laptops are not exempt frm customs if they arrive in india through courier....
it duty free only when some1 brings laptop as part of personal luggage...
else it will draw arnd 15-20 % import duty....
so unless some1 is coming frm US u dont get to save much....
its impossible to advise in any fashion if u dont have or remember the model number. as far as config is concerned its a personal decision. u have to get one based on ur needs.
u had better checked out compaq's website www.compaq.com They provide complete configurations and prices.
one other option u have is in Acer. cheap notebooks with decent configs but with a Linux platform. so if u are comfortable with Linux, then anything from Acer is great value.
personally, i have used Compaq and have found it decent but at exorbitant price tags.
cheers!!!
just a doubt ! how accurate are the prices that are quotes on the website ? I mean are the prices inclusive of everything ? and is there any room for negotiations?
eddy Saysjust a doubt ! how accurate are the prices that are quotes on the website ? I mean are the prices inclusive of everything ? and is there any room for negotiations?
the prices give there are indeed inclusive of all but the handlin charges. but u sud use them more as a pricing decision and then pay a visit to the nearest Compaq showroom havin been educated abt configs and prices.
it helps because otherwise the overfriendly salesman will slip u one to sink ur wallet but with an useless config.. i have seen it happen, so it is wise to to be aware of ur choices.
cheers!!!
personally, i have used Compaq and have found it decent but at exorbitant price tags.
cheers!!!
i m planning to go for a compag laptop(presario b3816ap/b3817ap). wanted to know whether anybody has faced any problems with the battery etc before shelling out the money...
how long does the battery last generally?
i m planning to go for a compag laptop(presario b3816ap/b3817ap). wanted to know whether anybody has faced any problems with the battery etc before shelling out the money...
how long does the battery last generally?
i have used a Compaq Presario 2001.
it was a nice machine with decent features. battery life was never an issue. the battery holds up pretty nicely for around 3 hours with moderate to slightly heavy usage. the only problem was the cost. it was a whoopin 1 lakh arnd a year and a half ago and the outfitter had put in just 128MB RAM. with 256MB popped in, the notebook was good enough for a desktop replacement. it had a 30GB HDD.
check for expansion ports like USB ports, card readers, blue tooth, LAN connectivity, inbuilt modem for a dialup, infrared and so on. opt for a DVD/CD RW if u can. a RW is absolute must as it is the easiset way to clean up the HDD.
cheers!!!
Hi friends...I am in a dilemma right now...Have been visiting the showrooms of
some of the vendors like Toshiba,IBM and Compaq...
I have to choose between...Compaq Presario M2013AP ( Cost : 54K approx)
and IBM Thinkpad R51-2887 LQ3( Cost : 56K approx)...Both have similar
configurations...My only mandatory requirement is a WiFi enabled laptop...
with decent RAM and HDD capacity...both of them offer a 1 year warranty
Please guide me...as which one should be preferred...and why....
Thanks....
I have to choose between...Compaq Presario M2013AP ( Cost : 54K approx)
and IBM Thinkpad R51-2887 LQ3( Cost : 56K approx)...Both have similar
configurations
Thanks....
hey abhijit,
can u tell me how much RAM and HDD do both of them provide in that price range???
D.M.
Hello Guys
I've been following this thread for some time as I myself am going to buy a notebook in the near future. So here are my findings, currently I have narrowed down my choice between
1. Compaq M2013AP
2. IBM
3. Acer
Out of these, I am more inclined towards Compaq M2013AP as the configuration and price are the best - fit, also its the best looking of the lot. Some of us have got the price wrong, this model is priced at 49,990 by compaq and some dealers can go down as low as 47,000. Regarding IBM, I don't remember the mdel number but they have recently launced a centrino machine for 50,000 excellent configuration but touchpad and a few extra ports are missing.
Go for Acer only if you've an resource crunch, as the new models have not yet been proven in the market.
Ankush
The choice for the processor is Centrino 715/725/735 or a celeron. It has got 256 MB RAM 40/60 GB HDD, 802.11b/g wireless fidility, bluetooth(optional), 6-in-1 media port, 3 USB ports
and a battery life of approx. 3 hrs, combo drive etc.
The only thing is compaq is giving away XP home and not XP prof. but still its a good buy.
hi gyani public
even this mortal is thinking of buying a laptop and have this simple query ---
can a game such as quake 3 or NFS-UG2 run properly on a laptop ??? i have only 2 purposes for a comp
1. playing games
2. watchng movies
so kindly advice accordingly
my budget is 70000 at max!!1
plz help....
khota
256 Mb RAM and 40 Gb HDD
hey abhijit,
can u tell me how much RAM and HDD do both of them provide in that price range???
D.M.
Hey dude...
The base price for the Compaq model is 49,990...I was talking about the final price(VAT + Cess inclusive)...
Also, the IBM model(R50e series ) which you are talking about is now obsolete....
The latest entry level centrino machine is R51 series, the one which I have
mentioned previously...and the base price for the same is 53,500...It has a
touchpad....
So, which one should one prefer....IBM or a Compaq
Please, pour in your comments(experts...), so that poor sould like
me can decide....
Thanks....
Hello Guys
I've been following this thread for some time as I myself am going to buy a notebook in the near future. So here are my findings, currently I have narrowed down my choice between
1. Compaq M2013AP
2. IBM
3. Acer
Out of these, I am more inclined towards Compaq M2013AP as the configuration and price are the best - fit, also its the best looking of the lot. Some of us have got the price wrong, this model is priced at 49,990 by compaq and some dealers can go down as low as 47,000. Regarding IBM, I don't remember the mdel number but they have recently launced a centrino machine for 50,000 excellent configuration but touchpad and a few extra ports are missing.
Go for Acer only if you've an resource crunch, as the new models have not yet been proven in the market.
Ankush
hi gyani public
even this mortal is thinking of buying a laptop and have this simple query ---
can a game such as quake 3 or NFS-UG2 run properly on a laptop ??? i have only 2 purposes for a comp
1. playing games
2. watchng movies
so kindly advice accordingly
my budget is 70000 at max!!1
plz help....
khota
Wot i really would suggest is go for Compaq presario V2102 AP
It has 1.7 Ghz centrino , 512MB ram , 8X DVD burner, and rest all blah blah like JBL Speakers, WI-FI ,6in1 card reader, TV IN out, 14" wide screen xtra bright....
it has 64 MB shared Video Ram
for 69,990 its worth it... may be u can strik a deal for some where around 67K..
Hey dude...
The base price for the Compaq model is 49,990...I was talking about the final price(VAT + Cess inclusive)...
Also, the IBM model(R50e series ) which you are talking about is now obsolete....
The latest entry level centrino machine is R51 series, the one which I have
mentioned previously...and the base price for the same is 53,500...It has a
touchpad....
So, which one should one prefer....IBM or a Compaq
Please, pour in your comments(experts...), so that poor sould like
me can decide....
Thanks....
i guess IBM one are much heavy in weight as compared to compaq ones.moreover compaq lapi's r much decent ones.there service is also gud .moreover they r also providing us wid d gud set of s/w's also. i myself is goin to compaq.
hi gyani public
even this mortal is thinking of buying a laptop and have this simple query ---
can a game such as quake 3 or NFS-UG2 run properly on a laptop ??? i have only 2 purposes for a comp
1. playing games
2. watchng movies
so kindly advice accordingly
my budget is 70000 at max!!1
plz help....
khota
get one of those Compaq wide screens.. the V2000 series.
lovely config really...
check out the specifications :
15" display in 12" form factor
Intel Extreme Graphics 2
DVD/CD-RW combo drive
80GB hard drive (select models)
6-in-1 digital media card reader
three ports for USB 2.0
a FireWire (IEEE 1894) port
an S-Video port
6-in-1 digital media card reader
*droooooolllll*
how does it sound Mr.Donkey??????????? it will let u play and watch movies alrite
cheers!!!!
hi ppl, cud u advice which lappie to buy from. i have shorted these lappies and am gonna buy one of them
1.IBM- Rs 58000/-
ThinkPad R51 (2887KQ1)
Intel Centrino Mobile Technology
- Intel Pentium M Processor 725 (1.60GHz)
- Intel 802.11b/g Mini PCI card
Microsoft Windows XP Home
2MB on board L2 cache Intel 855GME chipset
64MB shared graphics memory
256MB Memory expandable to 2GB (333MHz)
40GB HDD
Combo Drive
Active Protection System
Gigabit Ethernet, 56K modem, IEEE 1394
15" TFT
1 year Customer Carry-in Global Warranty
2. Dell- Rs 57900
Intel Pentium M Processor 730 (1.6 GHz, 2MB Cache, 533MHz FSB)
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Intel 915GM Chipset
On-die 2MB L2 Cache
256MB Shared DDR2 400MHz SDRAM
Integrated Intel Media Accelerator 900TM up to 128MB of shared system memory
40GB1 5400RPM Performance Hard Drive
Fixed Internal 24X CD-RW/DVD Combination Drive
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 WLAN (802.11b/g)Wireless Networking Internal miniPCI Card
Internal stereo speakers
Integrated Stereo Sound
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet
Internal 56K Capable Fax Modem
Deluxe Carrying Case
Norton Internet Security 90 Days Introduction Offer
Integrated IEEE1394 port ; 2 USB Ports (2.0)
6 Cell 53Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery
1 year warranty
3. Compaq- V2136AP (PV263PA)- Rs 62000
Compaq Presario V2136AP - Microsoft Windows XP Home; Intel Pentium M Processor 725 (#) supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (1.6GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 400MHz FSB); 14" colour TFT WXGA (1280 x 768 resolution) High-definition BrightView 15:9 Widescreen; 256MB (1 x 256MB) DDR SDRAM (266MHz); 60GB (4200 rpm); DVD/CD-RW combo; Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2 (up to 64MB Shared Memory)
Plz adive and also will these laptops will support the games. I m an avid gamer.
hi ppl, cud u advice which lappie to buy from. i have shorted these lappies and am gonna buy one of them
1.IBM- Rs 58000/-
ThinkPad R51 (2887KQ1)
Intel Centrino Mobile Technology
- Intel Pentium M Processor 725 (1.60GHz)
- Intel 802.11b/g Mini PCI card
Microsoft Windows XP Home
2MB on board L2 cache Intel 855GME chipset
64MB shared graphics memory
256MB Memory expandable to 2GB (333MHz)
40GB HDD
Combo Drive
Active Protection System
Gigabit Ethernet, 56K modem, IEEE 1394
15" TFT
1 year Customer Carry-in Global Warranty
2. Dell- Rs 57900
Intel Pentium M Processor 730 (1.6 GHz, 2MB Cache, 533MHz FSB)
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Intel 915GM Chipset
On-die 2MB L2 Cache
256MB Shared DDR2 400MHz SDRAM
Integrated Intel Media Accelerator 900TM up to 128MB of shared system memory
40GB1 5400RPM Performance Hard Drive
Fixed Internal 24X CD-RW/DVD Combination Drive
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 WLAN (802.11b/g)Wireless Networking Internal miniPCI Card
Internal stereo speakers
Integrated Stereo Sound
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet
Internal 56K Capable Fax Modem
Deluxe Carrying Case
Norton Internet Security 90 Days Introduction Offer
Integrated IEEE1394 port ; 2 USB Ports (2.0)
6 Cell 53Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery
1 year warranty
3. Compaq- V2136AP (PV263PA)- Rs 62000
Compaq Presario V2136AP - Microsoft Windows XP Home; Intel Pentium M Processor 725 (#) supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (1.6GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 400MHz FSB); 14" colour TFT WXGA (1280 x 768 resolution) High-definition BrightView 15:9 Widescreen; 256MB (1 x 256MB) DDR SDRAM (266MHz); 60GB (4200 rpm); DVD/CD-RW combo; Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2 (up to 64MB Shared Memory)
Plz adive and also will these laptops will support the games. I m an avid gamer.
Moi gut feel says u shud go for the Dell..
Anish
dell is better ,
for it is the latest chipset 915 ,others, no mention of the chipset !
alos intel is coming up with 955 chipset ( desktops only for now)
so anything less than 9xx chispet will belong to the jurassic age , in 1 or 2 years,imho
adios
adi
hi ppl, cud u advice which lappie to buy from. i have shorted these lappies and am gonna buy one of them
1.IBM- Rs 58000/-
ThinkPad R51 (2887KQ1)
Intel Centrino Mobile Technology
- Intel Pentium M Processor 725 (1.60GHz)
- Intel 802.11b/g Mini PCI card
Microsoft Windows XP Home
2MB on board L2 cache Intel 855GME chipset
64MB shared graphics memory
256MB Memory expandable to 2GB (333MHz)
40GB HDD
Combo Drive
Active Protection System
Gigabit Ethernet, 56K modem, IEEE 1394
15" TFT
1 year Customer Carry-in Global Warranty
2. Dell- Rs 57900
Intel Pentium M Processor 730 (1.6 GHz, 2MB Cache, 533MHz FSB)
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Intel 915GM Chipset
On-die 2MB L2 Cache
256MB Shared DDR2 400MHz SDRAM
Integrated Intel Media Accelerator 900TM up to 128MB of shared system memory
40GB1 5400RPM Performance Hard Drive
Fixed Internal 24X CD-RW/DVD Combination Drive
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 WLAN (802.11b/g)Wireless Networking Internal miniPCI Card
Internal stereo speakers
Integrated Stereo Sound
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet
Internal 56K Capable Fax Modem
Deluxe Carrying Case
Norton Internet Security 90 Days Introduction Offer
Integrated IEEE1394 port ; 2 USB Ports (2.0)
6 Cell 53Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery
1 year warranty
3. Compaq- V2136AP (PV263PA)- Rs 62000
Compaq Presario V2136AP - Microsoft Windows XP Home; Intel Pentium M Processor 725 (#) supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (1.6GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 400MHz FSB); 14" colour TFT WXGA (1280 x 768 resolution) High-definition BrightView 15:9 Widescreen; 256MB (1 x 256MB) DDR SDRAM (266MHz); 60GB (4200 rpm); DVD/CD-RW combo; Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2 (up to 64MB Shared Memory)
Plz adive and also will these laptops will support the games. I m an avid gamer.
Both weigh around...3 Kg odd...also many told me that IBM laptops are
more sturdier than any other laptops...though they are not aesthetically
not done...also someone told me that Compaq Presarios get heated up
pretty fast...so, I guess, I will settle for an IBM laptop....
panks1000 Saysi guess IBM one are much heavy in weight as compared to compaq ones.moreover compaq lapi's r much decent ones.there service is also gud .moreover they r also providing us wid d gud set of s/w's also. i myself is goin to compaq.
well thanks a bunch ppl for replyng. but no one has mentioned anything bout them being gud enough to play games on. u see i m an avid gamer.