Need Reviews/Comments on the laptop configuration

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  koli

  😔 (I think your post is quite long for anyone to read and respond)
  
  I have used HP, IBM, Dell, Compaq, Acer, Toshiba laptops. My suggestion is if you want to buy laptop look for following.
  
  1 - What are expansion possibilities especially for memory and hard disks
  
  2 - How is serviceability - I mean can you yourself remove the parts like CD/DVD drive, Hard disk, memory, battery, etc (I go upto extent of replacing LCD myself)
  
  3 - Battery life - Isnt this one of the main reason why you are choosing laptop over desktop. Look for at least 2.5 hours of battery time(marketing numbers are always higher).
  
  4 - weight - especially for females. I feel sony will be best in terms of weight, and dell is heaviest, but it largely model dependent and lighter weight laptops are usually costly. Also when you are comparing weights, do consider the power adapter and other accessories you would carry in the carry case.
  
  5 - Extended warranty - most vendors provide this if you pay some nominal charges. It is very helpful especially for laptop. I burnt my fingers by not opting this.
  
  Since you are looking at programming and research, you may not need to worry much about other expansions or accessories.
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  If its purely for programming and regular internet browsing - you don't need a powerful laptop.
  
  My advice would be - first be very clear about why you want a laptop 😀
  
  When I bought a laptop (Dell XPS m1210) , I knew I wanted a machine that would run Vista Business, Office 2007, give me good connectivity, will let me video conference and be very mobile. Dell XPS was an obvious choice.
  
  Do take a look at Dell Inspiron models.
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  Ashraf HZ

  Is this config ok from the point of view of doing programming and R & D kind of stuff?

  Ah, I'm also planning to look for that purpose.
  With programming, most laptops will be suitable. For R&D, I'm guessing you'll need to use a lot of resource intensive applications like simulators and CAD, yes?
  
  At minimum you'll need a dual core processor, lots of RAM, and a decent graphics card (but you don't need a fancy type). The HDD must have fast speeds (SATA for example).
  
  I recommend you try checking out the benchmarks for the processors. Tom's Hardware: For The Hardcore PC Enthusiast is a good place to check out laptop processors and their benchmarks for resource intensive applications.
  
  You can always replace the RAM modules later (look for better performance ones), as well as 2.5" laptop drives, but focus on the "harder to replace" modules like CPU.
  
  Heres some links you can check out:
  Mobile CPU charts: #-Link-Snipped-#
  
  Another Mobile CPU chart:
  Mobile Processors - Benchmark List - NotebookCheck.net Tech
  
  Laptop HDD chart:
  #-Link-Snipped-#
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  KINETIC_JOULES

  I tried to read your post. . . It was a little long. I've heard sony vaio's are quite good laptops!
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  Itanium

  VAIO series are good.. but they seems to be costly due to its brand value...but its worth due to its perfomance and style. But be clear on your actual requirement and check if your ok with the config.
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  Shalini - have you purchased the machine yet? Tell us about your experience. A review of the product would be appreciated 😀
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  shalini_goel14

  Thanks to all who took patience in reading my post and sent their valuable feedbacks.😀
  
  Ya Big,
  
  I bought Sony vaio finally.It is good.Till now i didn't find any problem with it.I wish in future also I dont' get.Performance is good though it is still 2 GB ram.I am going to update its ram soon.I am having wonderful time with it.
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  niraj.kumar

  Sony Vaio is one of the stylist laptop in the market ofcourse wid good configuration ( I am planning 2 buy 1) But its lil bit expensive
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  shalini_goel14

  Hi niraj,
  
  Instead of spending extra money for shipping for Dell laptops,its better you pay for some good configuration in other laptops.
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  amitd

  You can try Olive Net books. Its simple, easy to carry anywhere anytime. More important so, its has an inbuilt 3G modem and does not need a separate modem. The configuration is as follows:
  
  
  

  • [FONT="]Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz processor[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]Intel 945GSE+82801GBMChipset(ICH7)[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]1 GB DDR memory[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]160 GB 2.5-inch hard drive[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]Screen Size 10.2” TFT[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]Dimensions 250x183x28[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]Weight 1.2Kg[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]1.3MP camera[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]Bluetooth[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]802.11b/g/n[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]LAN[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]Card reader[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]Qualcomm’s QSC6085 chipset[/FONT]

  [FONT="]The Qualcom’s QSC6085 chipset will help in connecting to the EV-DO Technology.[/FONT]
  Moreover the [FONT="]X107H will be exclusively available at all the Tata Indicom stores, with others to follow in some time.[/FONT][FONT="] Saves cost of Rs 3500 as it already includes an inbuilt 3G modem. There is no purchasing required of a separate Tata Photon Stick.[/FONT] [FONT="]Includes 3 months of broadband connection on the Tata Photon broadband service on the 2 GB thus saving you Rs 2250.[/FONT] You save a total of almost Rs 6000.
  [FONT="][/FONT]
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  jeetut

  that is just crap. dell and HP are better suited for 3G purposes and would have better configuration that are at our finger tips. there are better products in the market that are out there for in regards to quality and price.

  amitd

  You can try Olive Net books. Its simple, easy to carry anywhere anytime. More important so, its has an inbuilt 3G modem and does not need a separate modem. The configuration is as follows:
  
  
  
  

  • [FONT="]Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz processor[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]Intel 945GSE+82801GBMChipset(ICH7)[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]1 GB DDR memory[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]160 GB 2.5-inch hard drive[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]Screen Size 10.2” TFT[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]Dimensions 250x183x28[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]Weight 1.2Kg[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]1.3MP camera[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]Bluetooth[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]802.11b/g/n[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]LAN[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]Card reader[/FONT]
  • [FONT="]Qualcomm’s QSC6085 chipset[/FONT]

  
  [FONT="]The Qualcom’s QSC6085 chipset will help in connecting to the EV-DO Technology.[/FONT]
  Moreover the [FONT="]X107H will be exclusively available at all the Tata Indicom stores, with others to follow in some time.[/FONT][FONT="] Saves cost of Rs 3500 as it already includes an inbuilt 3G modem. There is no purchasing required of a separate Tata Photon Stick.[/FONT] [FONT="]Includes 3 months of broadband connection on the Tata Photon broadband service on the 2 GB thus saving you Rs 2250.[/FONT] You save a total of almost Rs 6000.
  [FONT="][/FONT]