Budget 2008 just released a few weeks back in India. A glance over at technology products did seem to be a little profitable as there is no price hike. Moreover, the custom duties in the IT/electronic hardware have been reduced from 7.5 percent to 5 percent. Still, people do look for gadgets or any other devices that are cost-effective as well as have a high configuration. The recently launched Asus Eee PC and Intel Classmate PC as well as HCL MiLeap are the very popular low-cost laptops, which do offer basic features but differ to provide the high-level of performance that is required. Thus, we are in the mission to offer you five branded laptops that are priced under Rs. 40,000 and deliver high-end features. These notebook PCs will surely be helpful for college-youth, professionals and small-home businesses.
Let’s look at the leading company’s brand models that fulfill most individuals’ demand.
HP Compaq Presario V3777TU Laptop :
Powered by Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T2370 1.73 GHz with 1MB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB, the V3777TU runs on Windows Vista Home Basic and offers 2GB DDR2 667 MHz standard memory, 160 SATA HDD, 14.1-inch WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display with 1280×800 pixel resolution, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, up to 251MB video RAM, 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards, 802.11b/g WLAN, Bluetooth.
Besides, the device also incorporates Altec Lansing speakers, 101 keys’ keyboard with 1 Quick launch Button as well as Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical and horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad.
Acer 2920: This stylish laptop is motorized by Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83 Ghz with 2MB Cache, 2GB DDR2 memory, 160GB HDD, DVD writer, 15.4-inch Wide Crystalbright TFT screen, Wireless Lan and 5-in-1 Card reader. It also features Linux operating system, modem and USB connectivity, S-Video output and Bluetooth, Intel Media Graphics X3100, Dolby Digital Sound, Crystal Eye webcam and 6 cell batteries.
If you want a portable laptop with a bit small screen, then you can go for Acer Aspire 2920. However, most of the specs of this laptop are similar to the above mentioned 5920.
Weighing 2.6kg, the Acer Aspire 5920 notebook PC costs Rs. 32,900, whereas the Acer Aspire 2920 laptop weighs 1.9kg and retails for Rs. 36,500.
Lenovo 7757 62Q: The features of the Lenovo 7757 62Q laptop include Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 Processor (1.66GHz, 667MHz, 2MB L2 cache), 1GB DDR2 RAM, 160 GB SATA HDD, DVD+ RW, DVD RAM (slot in), Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, Intel 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth, 5 in 1 media card reader, Camera, 14.1-inch WideScreen, Dolby Home Theater, Audio DJ, Vista Home Basic Edition.
Here is an alternative, if you are ready to adjust on the HDD. Lenovo offers the G400 that sports Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz with 2MB Cache, 1GB DDR2, 120GB HDD, DVD writer, 14.1-inch Wide Vibrant View TFT screen, Intel Media Graphics X3100, WLAN, Bluetooth, Modem, USB, integrated speakers and 6 cell battery. It supports DOS.
The Lenovo 7757 62Q comes with an approximate price of Rs. 39,990, and the Lenovo G400 would retail for Rs. 30,990.
Dell Inspiron 1525: The 15.1-inch laptop comes bundled with Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 2.0 GHz processor, 2MB L2 Cache with 800 MHz FSB, Intel 965GM chipset, 2GB DDR2 and support up to 4GB, 160GB SATA HDD, DVD/CD reader and Writer, 8-in-1 media card reader, Intel Integrated Graphics media Accelerator X3100, Modem, Ethernet, Bluetooh, Wi-Fi 802.11a/g, USB, headphone port, mircrophone, HDMi and Expresscard 54mm card slot.
Weighing around 2.70 kg, the dimensions of the 1525 are 35.7 x 2.5 x 25.6 cm (WxHxD). It carries a price tag of Rs. 39,000.
Toshiba Satellite L40-A511D Laptop
Based on Pentium Duo Core T2310 processor, the laptop has a speed rate of 1.46Ghz 533Mhz and is equipped with 512 MB RAM DDR II 667 Mhz, 80 GB S-ATA HDD, SuperDVD DL with LabelFlash drive, Intel 943 GML Shared 128 MB graphics card, internal 802.11g Atheros WiFi card, Windows Vista operating system, 15.4-inch WXGA display, 6-Bit Stereo Full Duplex and MIDI support and 5-in-1 Card Reader.
It also has RGB, 3 USB 2.0, Headphone out, Microphone in, RJ11, RJ45, PC Card slot (Type II) 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN Stereo speakers and 56-kbps V.92 fax/modem.
The Toshiba Satellite L40-A511D Laptop is approximately priced at Rs. 34,599.
All the above mentioned prices of the laptops vary from retailers to retailers. These are the approximate prices of the models.
These are amongst the best devices that produce high amount of portability and high-end specifications with low-cost budget. If you compare them with desktops, laptops are a rather convenient, mobile, upgradeable and of course incorporate all the features that desktop possesses. Consequently, all the above listed laptops do give the impression to be a great option if you are planning to buy one.
In all these Dell Inspiron is the best but the only problem is that U cant buy a better battery which could run the Laptop for more than 2 hours!!but if U have the budget at 50K thenI would prompt anyone to only look at HP paviliion notebooks..