In this technical blog of LAPTOPS, I share detailed features and technical specifications of top 10 laptops available in India till date. This ranking of laptops is solely based on my personal reviews and hands on.
TOP 10 LIST [First Quarter 2011]
10. Sony VAIO VPCS137GG/B.
9. Hewlett Packard Envy 14.
8. Sony VAIO VPCEA16FG/G.
7. Dell™ XPS 14 Laptop E-value code: U541002IN8.
6. Hewlett Packard Envy 14 Beats Edition.
5. Apple MacBook.
4. Sony VAIO VPCZ138GG/XQ.
3. Dell™ XPS 14 Laptop E-value code: U541003IN8.
2. Dell™ Alienware M15x Laptop.
1. Apple MacBook Pro.
Detailed Features And Specifications.
10. Sony VAIO VPCS137GG/B.
Its Black exterior offers a soft, calm and reserved image that is accented with a subtle green pearl pigment. Equipped with a backlit keyboard,it delivers performance and mobility to meet your professional and personal needs in a variety of scenes.
- Intel® Core™ i5-560M Processor 2.66 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.20 GHz
- Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit
- HDD: 500 GB (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm)
- 13.3 (33.8 cm) wide (WXGA: 1366 x 768) VAIO Display, LED backlight
- NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M GPU with CUDA™ Technology
- 2 Kg in weight with built-in ODD
Standard Retail Price:
(MRP inclusive of all taxes)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Operating System | Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit (English Version) |
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| Language Pack | Language Pack: Hong Kong Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai |
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| Processor Name | Intel® Core™ i5-560M Processor 2.66 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.20 GHz*1 |
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| Chipset | Intel® HM55 Express Chipset |
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| Cache Memory | 3 MB (L3 Cache) |
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| Pre-installed/Max | 4 GB (2 GB x 2) DDR3 SDRAM*2 (upgradeable up to 8 GB*3) |
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| SO-DIMM slots | DDR3 SO-DIMM slots (Unused Memory slot 0) |
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| Hard Disk Drive | 500 GB*4 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm) |
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| Drive | DVD SuperMulti Drive |
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| Maximum Reading Speed | DVD+R: 8x(SL), 8x(DL) / DVD-R: 8x(SL), 8x(DL) / DVD+RW: 8x, DVD-RW: 8x, DVD-ROM: 8x, DVD-RAM: 5x, CD-ROM: 24x, CD-R: 24x, CD-RW: 24x |
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| Maximum Writing Speed | DVD+R: 8x(SL), 6x(DL) / DVD-R: 8x(SL), 6x(DL) / DVD+RW: 8x, DVD-RW: 6x, DVD-RAM: 5x, CD-R: 24x, CD-RW: 10x |
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| Graphics Accelerator | NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M GPU |
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| Dedicated Video Memory | 512 MB DDR3 |
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| Type | 13.3 (33.8 cm) wide (WXGA: 1366x768) TFT colour display (VAIO Display, LED backlight) |
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| USB | Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) x 3 |
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| i.LINK(IEEE 1394) | 4 pin(S400) x 1 |
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| Network (RJ-45)Connector | 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T x 1 |
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| Display Output Connector | Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15 pin x 1 |
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| Headphone | Stereo, Mini Jack x 1 |
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| Microphone | Stereo, Mini Jack x 1 |
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| HDMI In/Out Connector | HDMI Out x 1 |
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| Memory Stick Slot | Memory Stick Duo (Memory Stick PRO-HG compatible, MagicGate )*5 |
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| SD Memory Card Slot | SD memory card (SDHC,SDXC compatible, Copyright protection (CPRM)) |
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| PC Card Slot | ExpressCard™/34 x 1 |
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| Others | Docking Station x 1 |
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| Wireless LAN Type | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n*6 |
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| Wireless LAN Data Rate | Maximum transmission speed: 300 Mbps*7, Maximum receipt speed: 300 Mbps*7 |
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth® standard Ver. 2.1 + EDR |
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| Front Side Camera | Resolution: 640 x 480, Effective Pixels: 0.3 Mega pixels |
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| Sound Chip | Intel® High Definition Audio |
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| Speaker | Internal, Stereo speakers |
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| Microphone | Internal, Monaural microphone |
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| Keyboard | 19.05 mm key pitch/2.0 mm keystroke, 86 keys, Backlit Keyboard |
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| Touchpad | Touchpad (Gesture supported) |
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| Bundled Battery | VGP-BPS21A Lithium-ion battery: up to 3.0 hours of use*8 |
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| Optional Battery | VGP-BPL21 Lithium-ion battery: up to 4.5 hours of use*8 |
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| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 329 x 27.6-31.5 x 228.5 mm |
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| Weight | 2 kg (including the supplied battery) |
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| AV Entertainment | Media Gallery, Windows® Media center |
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| Content Creation/Editing | PMB VAIO Edition, Adobe® Premiere® Elements 8 30 day trial version*9, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 8 30 day trial version*9 |
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| Home Network | VAIO Media plus |
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| Word Processor / Spreadsheet | Microsoft® Office Starter 2010*10 |
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| Tool | Evernote for VAIO, Adobe® Reader® 9 |
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| Utilities | VAIO Control Center, Battery Care Function, VAIO Gate, WebCam Companion, Magic-i™ Visual Effects, Protector Suite 2009 |
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| Security | McAfee PC SecurityCenter 30-day Free Trial*9, Webroot® Spy Sweeper® 90-day Free Trial*11 |
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| Support | VAIO Care, VAIO Care Rescue, VAIO Update, VAIO Transfer Support, Norton™ Online Backup 60-day Free Trial*12 |
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| AC Adaptor | VGP-AC19V42 or VGP-AC19V36 |
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| Others | Windows® 7 Professional 32-bit Recovery Media |
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Personal Review.
It is a good laptop with decent specs but isn't really worth the price. For a 64k INR you really have lot of better options to look out for. Functions such as iLINK and Win 7 Professional OS makes it more business oriented system.
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9. Hewlett Packard Envy 14.
IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN
The HP ENVY range has outdone itself. Refined and reinvented, the newly
enhanced selection delivers the ultimate in sensorial indulgence, addressing
the visual, aural, tactile and emotional aspects of a premium digital lifestyle.
The various models have been crafted differently so that you may have your
say on which suits you best. Do you prefer light and luxurious? Or one that’s
larger-than-life? You choose. Empower yourself with the knowledge of what
makes each HP ENVY so desirable. Deliberate a little. Decide. Once you’re
ready, set yourself free and be the object of envy.
Rs 45,000/- (Approx)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.
Processor 1,2 Intel® Core™ i5-430M processor 2.26GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.53 GHz
Intel® Core™ i5-520M processor 2.40GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.93 GHz
Intel® Core™ i5-540M processor 2.53GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.06 GHz
Intel® Core™ i7-720QM processor 1.6GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.8 GHz
Operating
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit
System
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64bit
Chipset Intel® HM55 Express Chipset
Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 switchable graphics with 1GB VRAM
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 Graphics with 1GB VRAM
Display Panel 14.5” diagonal HD+ HP Radiance Infinity LED Display (1600x900)
Standard Memory DDR3 System Memory with Dual Channel Memory 5 Support – up to 8GB max supported
Hard Drive 160GB Solid State Drive Flash Module, 250GB/320GB/500GB – 7200RPM
640GB – 5400RPM Hard Drive,
HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Optical Drive SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Networking/ Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector),
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n 10 WLAN + Bluetooth, 802.11a/g/n 10 WLAN + Bluetooth
Media Card 2-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader 11 for Secure Digital cards &
MultiMedia cards
I/O Ports 3 USB 2.0 (3rd shared with eSATA port) 12 , mini-Display Port, HDMI, RJ-45,
Headphone-out,
Headphone-out/Microphone-in combo jack
Webcam HP TrueVision HD Webcam
Audio Beats™ Audio
Optional HP HDMI to VGA Adapter, 8-Cell Lithium-Ion (59Whr),
Accessories HP ENVY Slim Fit Extended-Life Battery
Keyboard/ Full-sized island-style backlit keyboard; clickpad with On/Off button
Security Kensington® MicroSaver lock slot; Power-on password;
Accepts 3rd party security lock devices
Battery 13 8-Cell Lithium-Ion (59Whr)
Power 90W AC Adapter
Software Product Support
HP Total Care Setup 14, HP Wireless Assistant, HP Support Assistance,
HP Software Update, User Guide Documentation, Symantec™ Norton
Internet Security 2010
Consumer (60 days live updates), Motorola SoftStylus,
HP ProtectSmart (HP 3D DriveGuard)
Productivity and Lifestyle
Windows® Live applications
Multimedia and Entertainment
HP QuickWeb, Cyberlink DVD Suite 7, Omnifone™ International Music Store
Adobe flash Player, Adobe Shockwave Player, Stardock My Colors, Corel
VideoStudio X3, Corel Paintshop Photo Pro X3, HP MediaSmart V3.2
Approximate Starting from 2.38kg
Weight
Dimension 35.6cm (W) x 23.7cm (D) x 2.77cm (min H) / 2.82 (max H).
PERSONAL REVIEW
Specs and features of HP ENVY 14 makes it a more youth oriented laptop. Its trendy design and low pricing makes it more suitable for students and low budget buyers. If you are ready to shell out big bucks, look out for some amazing options below.
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8. Sony VAIO VPCEA16FG/G
VAIO E Series is equipped with a 14 (35.6 cm), 16:9 Real Wide display. The ATI Mobility Radeon™ GPU assures high-resolution video gaming. The Glossy transparent finish overlaying a dot gradation provides a fresh and vivid image.
- Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor 2.40 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.93 GHz
- Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
- 14 (35.6 cm) wide (WXGA:1366 x 768) VAIO Display, LED backlight
- ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 Graphics
- Instant web browsing: Quick Web Access button
- Bundled media player "Media Gallery" & creation software "PMB VAIO Edition"
Rs 56,000/-
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.
| Operating System | Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit (English Version) |
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| Language Pack | Hong Kong Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai |
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| Processor Name | Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor 2.40 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.93 GHz *1 |
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| Chipset | Intel® HM55 Express Chipset |
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| Cache Memory | 3 MB (L3 Cache) |
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| Pre-installed/Max | 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM *2 (upgradeable up to 8 GB*3) |
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| SO-DIMM slots | 2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses two) |
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| Hard Disk Drive | 500 GB*4 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm) |
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| Drive | DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive |
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| Maximum Reading Speed | DVD+R: 8x (SL), 8x (DL)/DVD-R: 8x (SL), 8x (DL)/DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 8x/DVD-ROM: 8x/DVD-RAM: 5x/CD-ROM: 24x/CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 24x |
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| Maximum Writing Speed | DVD+R: 8x (SL), 6x (DL)/DVD-R: 8x (SL), 6x (DL)DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 6x/DVD-RAM: 5x/CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 10x |
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| Graphics Accelerator | ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 Graphics |
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| Dedicated Video Memory | 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM |
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| Type | 14 (35.6 cm) wide (WXGA:1366 x 768) TFT Colour display (VAIO Display, LED backlight) |
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| USB | High Speed USB 2.0 x 3 |
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| Network (RJ-45)Connector | 10Base-T/100Base-TX / 1000Base-T x 1 |
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| Display Output Connector | Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15 pin x 1 |
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| Headphone | Stereo mini jack x 1 |
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| Microphone | Stereo mini jack x 1 |
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| HDMI In/Out Connector | Output x 1 |
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| Memory Stick Slot | Memory Stick Duo (PRO-HG compatible, MagicGate function)*5 |
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| SD Memory Card Slot | SD Memory Card (SDHC compatible, Copyright protection function (CPRM) ) |
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| PC Card Slot | ExpressCard™/34 x 1 |
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| Others | eSATA / USB port x 1 |
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| Wireless LAN Type | Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n*6 |
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| Wireless LAN Data Rate | maximum 11 Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11a/g) 300 Mbps (802.11n)*7 |
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| Wireless LAN Frequency | 5 GHz (802.11a/n), 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n) |
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.1+EDR |
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| Front Side Camera | Effective pixels: 640 x 480 |
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| Sound Chip | Intel® High Definition Audio compatible , 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) |
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| Speaker | Built-in stereo speakers |
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| Microphone | Built-in monaural microphone |
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| Keyboard | Approx. 19 mm key pitch / 2 mm keystroke , 86 keys |
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| Touchpad | Intelligent Touchpad |
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| Bundled Battery | VGP-BPS22A Lithium-ion battery: up to 2.5 hours of use |
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| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 345.8 mm x 27.3-32.9 mm x 238.7 mm |
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| Weight | 2.35 kg (including the supplied battery) |
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| AV Entertainment | Media Gallery, Windows® Media Center, Quick Web Access |
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| Content Creation/Editing | PMB VAIO Edition, Adobe® Premiere® Elements 8, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 8, Roxio Easy Media Creator |
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| Home Network | VAIO Media plus |
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| Word Processor / Spreadsheet | 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Professional 2007*9 |
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| Tool | Evernote for VAIO, Adobe® Reader® 9 |
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| Utilities | VAIO Gate, VAIO Control Center, Battery Care Function, WebCam Companion, Magic-i™ Visual Effects |
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| Security | McAfee PC SecurityCenter 30-day Free Trial*10, Webroot® Spy Sweeper® 90-day Free Trial*11 |
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| Support | VAIO Care, VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update, VAIO Transfer Support, Norton™ Online Backup 60-day Free Trial*12 |
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| AC Adaptor | AC Adaptor (VGP-AC19V33 or VGP-AC19V37) |
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| Battery | Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS22A)*13 |
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PERSONAL REVIEW.
One of the best models for mid range. If you are ready to shell out 56k and you want a windows platform, this is the one you will have to look out for. Glossy green finish is simply outstanding and the vaio branding adds to it . It runs greatly and handles with ease. 1 gig ATI radeon graphics makes all the major PC games runs with ease making it an option for gamers with mid range budget. In my opinion this is the best buy for 56k. Its really worth what you pay.
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7. Dell™ XPS 14 Laptop E-value code: U541002IN8.
Brace yourself
Movies, games, music and web chat come to life with leading edge graphics, 3D capabilities, HD video chat and sound that can fill a room.
- Leading edge NVIDIA® performance graphics bring your media to life
- High-fidelity JBL speakers with Waves MaxxAudio®
- First SkypeTM -certified laptop — video chat with HD webcam
- Enjoy 3D on the big screen1 with integrated NVIDIA 3DTV Play software
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Rs 59,900/-
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.
Intel® Core™ i7-740QM Processor(1.73GHz,4Core/8Threads,turbo boost up to 2.93Ghz,6M cache)
Genuine Windows(R) 7 Home Premium 64bit (English)
6GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (1 x 2GB + 1 x 4GB) (operates at 1066MHZ for Core i5 processors)
500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
14.0 HD WLED TL (1366x768)
2GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425M (for Core-i7 processors)
Tray Load 8X DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R double layer write capability
Wireless Network Card
Intel Wireless Network Card 6200
Security Software
McAfee(R) Security Center - 30 Days Trial Version
Dell Services: Hardware Maintenance
1-year XPS Premier Service with 1-year CompleteCover
PERSONAL REVIEW.
Bundled with the superb hardware, this is a piece you never wanna miss out. In its specs and features, its simply brilliant making it the best buy for its range. The 60k u shell out for this is really worth it. JBL speakers makes it a pro in audio department. The only thing dell lacks in this is a trendy design. Design is a bit formal and not up to the mark. If you are a geek and you really don't care about designs, this is the one for you. If you are more into design and sleek looks, check out the above VAIO option. Technically this is way better than the VAIO posted above.
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6. Hewlett Packard Envy 14 Beats Edition.
Rs 69,000/-
Rap, rock, punk, pop: whichever you prefer, our ENVY 14 series with Beats Audio will make you feel like you're in the studio, front row, or back stage, and let you hear the music as each artist intended. You'll get reliable performance plus DJ tools.
Two-year warranty and support
This series comes with two-year limited warranty for parts and labor, including two years of toll-free support, 24 x 7, via on-line chat or e-mail.1
Cutting-edge performance
ENVY 14 series PCs provide an ideal combination of audio and PC technology: You get Beats audio and Intel i-core performance in a thin, light, future-proof design, with:
- A top-of-the-line Intel Core i5 processor (upgradeable to core i7)
- Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- HD§§ viewing on a 14.5" (diagonal) HP Brightview Infinity LED
- Outstanding 3-D graphics: discrete ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 (1GB dedicated)
- A slot-loading DVD burner2
- Crystal-clear sound with deep, controlled bass
- Wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g/n)3 and Bluetooth
- Built-in hard drive protection: if the PC is dropped, the drive automatically locks to guard against damage
- Up to six hours of battery life (or optional extended-life battery; up to 13.75 hours†††)
Everything you need
With everything you need to spin digital, get ready to rock the club. The PCs in this series include:
- An audio console that lets you customize output through a powerful equalizer
- A red back-lit keyboard
An exceptional experience
Filled with high-tech touches, this series includes:
- The simplicity of a desktop with only the apps you want
- Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements for photos and movies
- Video production in HD or standard definition
- HP MediaSmart for quick access to photos, music, games, Internet TV, and streamed or recorded TV1
- Safe Web browsing1
- An integrated low-light webcam (1280 x 720 resolution, 24 frames/second)
- The ability to connect a monitor or HD TV4 via HDMI port and other devices via USB 2.0 and eSATA5
- File sharing with iPAQs and cameras via 2-in-1 digital media card reader
- Movie watching or app loading via SuperMulti DVD+- R/RW dual-layer7 optical drive
- The ability to remotely lock down your PC if lost or stolen with Intel Anti Theft Technology (available on Intel Core processors; enabled with purchase of LoJack for Laptops)
Premium warranty and support
This series is backed by a two-years HP limited warranty7 on hardware. Our award-winning Total Care offers friendly, expert, around-the-clock assistance by phone, e-mail, and on-line chat. You can:
- Get help toll-free or online, 24 x 7 from our North America call center, which provides two years of priority service and support
- E-mail a question and receive an answer in about an hour
- Take advantage of on-line chat, FAQs, and other resources
- Click on the desktop icon for quick access to on-line support
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.
Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
OS and recovery media System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor Choices:
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-460M Dual Core Processor (2.53 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-480M Dual Core Processor (2.66GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.93GHz
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-560M Dual Core Processor (2.66 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-580M Dual Core Processor (2.66GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.33GHz
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Quad Core processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.8 GHz
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-740QM Quad Core processor (1.73GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) w/Turbo Boost up to 2.93 GHz Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-840QM Quad Core processor (1.86GHz,8MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.2 GHz
Graphics card Choices:
1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5650 DDR3 graphics [HDMI] - For Quad Core Processors
1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5650 DDR3 switchable graphics [HDMI] - For Dual Core Processors
Memory Choices:
4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
4GB DDR3 System Memory (1 Dimm)
6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
8GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)Hard drive Choices:
640GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
750GB 5400RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
256GB (Solid State Drive Flash Module)
Office software Choices:
No Additional Office Software
$20 OFF!! Microsoft(R) Office Home and Student 2010
$20 OFF!! Microsoft(R) Office Home and Business 2010
$20 OFF!! Microsoft(R) Office Professional 2010
Primary battery Choices:
8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard) - Up to 6.0 hours of battery life +++
Two 8 Cell Lithium Ion Batteries (standard)
Display Choices:
14.5" diagonal High Definition HP BrightView Infinity LED Display (1366x768)
Primary optical drive Choices:
SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
Personalization Choices:
HP TrueVision HD Webcam
Networking Choices:
Intel Wireless-N Card with Bluetooth
Keyboard Choices:
Red Backlit Keyboard
Included Software Bundle Choices:
Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) Elements 8 & Adobe Premiere(R) Elements 8
Mobile Broadband Choices:
HP Mobile Broadband with GPS (Choose Verizon Wireless, AT&T or Sprint; service activation required)
Accessories Choices:
HP Notebook Slim Travel Power Adapter - 90W
Roxio Back Up Software Choices:
Roxio BackOnTrack 4
Roxio BackOnTrack 4 Deluxe
Usage Business
PERSONAL REVIEW.
HP Beat 14 comes with a decent configuration and a high pricing. Make it an option only if you want a real music laptop. Beat audio is simply awesome. DJ's around the world, this is the laptop for you. Technically i would recommend the Dell XPS posted above unless you are into beat audio.
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Rs 59,500/-
Durable unibody enclosure.
A mere 1.08 inches thin and only 4.7 pounds,1 the sleek MacBook cuts
a slim profile on any desk (or in any backpack or briefcase). It features
a seamless, durable unibody enclosure with rounded contours that make
it easy to pick up and slide into and out of your bag. It’s made of rugged polycarbonate that withstands the rough and tumble of everyday life at school, at work, or while traveling. And since the bottom of the MacBook is covered in a nonslip material, it always stays right where you put it — whether it's on a desk, table, or airplane tray.
Quality screen time.
MacBook features an LED-backlit 13.3-inch glossy widescreen display for a spectacular viewing experience. Documents, videos, photos, and games look incredibly sharp and detailed. The LED backlighting delivers stunning colors and instant full-screen brightness the moment you open the lid. And its 1280-by-800-pixel resolution offers an outstanding balance of luminous color and easy readability in a perfectly portable size.
Spacious glass Multi-Touch trackpad.
The MacBook Multi-Touch trackpad has no button because it is the button. That means there’s plenty of room to move your fingers around, and you can click anywhere — left, right, center, and everywhere in between. The trackpad features a silky smooth glass surface that feels great to the fingertips. Use it to perform familiar functions such as right-clicking, as well as Multi-Touch gestures: pinch to increase font size in a document, rotate your fingers to reorient photos, swipe to navigate through web pages, and more. And now with inertial scrolling, moving up and down documents and web pages feels completely smooth.
A comfortable keyboard your fingers will love.
MacBook portability doesn’t happen at the expense of key features. The keyboard is full size, with keys that are curved to contain your fingers and highly responsive to your touch. Its low-profile design integrates perfectly into the unibody enclosure, so you’ll get a comfortable experience whether you’re typing a quick email or writing a lengthy research report. The keyboard also gives you one-touch access to music and video controls and Mac OS X features such as Dashboard and Exposé.
Clean, simple interior design.
MacBook is as well designed on the inside as on the outside. Turn it over and you’ll notice a seamless,
sturdy, single-piece bottom case with no battery compartment. That’s because the lithium-polymer battery is strategically built right into the enclosure. In addition to providing extra overall durability, this integrated design eliminates the space-consuming parts required by a removable battery. This allows more room for a larger-capacity battery and provides an even longer battery life of up to 10 hours on a single charge2 — all in an enclosure that is thin and light. When you remove the bottom case, you’ll discover a clean, simple interior
layout that makes it easy to add more memory or a larger hard drive.
Friendly to the environment.
MacBook is designed to have less impact on the environment than most other computers. It’s more energy efficient, free of many toxic materials, and made of recyclable materials.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.
Processor and memory
- 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3MB on-chip shared L2 cache
- 1066MHz frontside bus
- 2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB
Display
13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
Supported resolutions: 1280 by 800 (native), 1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 1024 by 640, 800 by 600, 800 by 500, 720 by 480, and 640 by 480 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio
Connections and expansion
- MagSafe power port
- Gigabit Ethernet port
- Mini DisplayPort
- Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
- Audio in/out
- Kensington lock slot
Storage
- 250GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA hard disk drive; optional 320GB or 500GB 5400-rpm drive4
8x slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/
CD-RW)
Maximum write: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R; 4x DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, DVD+RW; 24x CD-R; 10x CD-RW
Maximum read: 8x DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-ROM; 6x DVD-ROM (double layer DVD-9), DVD-R DL (double layer), DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD-RW, and DVD+RW; 24x CD
Graphics and video support
NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor with 256MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory3
Extended desktop and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
iSight camera
Mini DisplayPort
Video output options
DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
Dual-link DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter supports 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display (optional)
HDMI output using a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter
Communications
AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking;2 IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless technology
10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Battery and power5
Built-in 63.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
60W MagSafe Power Adapter with cable management system
MagSafe power port
Electrical and operating requirements
- Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
- Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
- Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
- Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-24° to 45° C)
- Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
- Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
- Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
- Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet
Input
- Full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)
- Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch, rotate, swipe, three-finger swipe, four-finger swipe, tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Audio
- Stereo speakers
- Omnidirectional microphone
- Combined headphone/line in (supports digital output)
- Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
Installed software
- Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard (includes Time Machine, Quick Look, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Photo Booth, Front Row, Xcode Developer Tools)
- iLife (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, iDVD)
Size and weight
- Height:
- 1.08 inches (2.74 cm)
- Width:
- 13.00 inches (33.03 cm)
- Depth:
- 9.12 inches (23.17 cm)
- Weight:
- 4.7 pounds (2.13 kg)1
PERSONAL REVIEW.
Apple MacBook is the best option available for a pricing of 60k. It comes with an inbuilt Mac OS X Snow leopard v10.6 which according to me is the best operating system till date. It is very user friendly and totally bug free when compared to windows. Unless you are a programmer and your laptop use is mainly coding and stuff, I would recommend you to go for this. This is the best option compared to all the options above. Apple has its way to work things beautifully. Own it to feel it.
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4. Sony VAIO VPCZ138GG/XQ.
VAIO Z Series with Quad SSD in RAID 0 for unprecedented speed, Intel® Core™ i7 Processor for ultimate performance, NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M GPU for smoothly rendered video and graphics. The glossy "Carbon" top panel with Black palm rest assures a stylish and modern look. - Intel® Core™ i7-640M Processor 2.80 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.46 GHz
- Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit
- Quad SSD in RAID 0: 256 GB (64 GB x 4, Serial ATA)
- Automatically controls Gfx mode: Dynamic Hybrid Gfx system
- High Durability & lightweight: Carbon top cover & single-piece milled aluminium palm rest
- 13.1 (33.2 cm) wide (FullHD: 1920 x 1080) ; VAIO Display Premium, LED backlight, Adobe RGB 96% coverage
Standard Retail Price:
The configuration says it all. A total business oriented laptop. It comes with a really high price. It isn't worth what you pay. Main added advantage in this is flash memory replacing the regular HDD's. It facilitates high speed file transfers. I you are ready for a budget of 1.6l, i would recommend a MacBook Pro. You don't need this unless you are still stuck with windows.
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3. Dell™ XPS 14 Laptop E-value code: U541003IN8.
Brace yourself
Movies, games, music and web chat come to life with leading edge graphics, 3D capabilities, HD video chat and sound that can fill a room.
- Leading edge NVIDIA® performance graphics bring your media to life
- High-fidelity JBL speakers with Waves MaxxAudio®
- First SkypeTM -certified laptop — video chat with HD webcam
- Enjoy 3D on the big screen1 with integrated NVIDIA 3DTV Play software
Rs 75,900/-
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. Intel® Core™ i7-840QM Processor(1.86GHz,4Core/8Threads,turbo boost up to 3.2Ghz,8M cache)
Genuine Windows(R) 7 Home Premium 64bit (English)
8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (2 x 4G) (operates at 1066MHZ for Core i5 processors)
640GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
14.0 HD WLED TL (1366x768)
2GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425M (for Core-i7 processors)
Tray Load 8X DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R double layer write capability
Wireless Network Card Intel Wireless Network Card 6200
Security Software McAfee(R) Security Center - 30 Days Trial Version
Dell Services: Hardware Maintenance 1-year XPS Premier Service with 1-year CompleteCover
PERSONAL REVIEW. The best laptop running windows. For a reasonable price of around 76k its totally worth for what you get. The system works like a charm and handles high def games like crysis with ease. Provides an amazing media experience with nVidia graphics HD display and JBL speakers. For those who can't afford a MacBook pro, this is your best buy. Its a piece you wont regret after buying. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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