Suggestions for a lap for normal daily use

[schnsunny]

What is your budget?
40000

What country will you be buying this in?
india

What size notebook do you prefer?
Ultraportable (11 - 12-inch screen)
Thin and Light (13 - 14-inch screen)

What brands do you like or dislike?
Like: Sony Dell
Would you consider a refurbished laptop?
No

What are the primary tasks you need this notebook for?
Web Surfing, Office and Productivity Software, Listening to Music, Photo Editing, Video Editing, Computer Programming, Video Chat and Conference, Movie Streaming and Viewing, Output Video to TV or Large Monitor, 3D CAD Design

Where will you be using this laptop?
Will be used different places

How many hours of battery life do you need?
5

Will you be buying online or in store?
online or in store

Which OS do you prefer?
Windows 7

List the screen resolutions that interest you:
Standard Resolution (1366 x 768)
High Resolution (1600 x 900)

Do you prefer a glossy or matte screen?
Glossy or Matte is fine

Is the laptops design important to you?
No

Approximately what date will you be buying this laptop?
Around 05/05/2012

How long do you want this laptop to last?
5 years

How much storage capacity do you need?
500 GB

Are you interested in SSD for storage?
No

Do you want a built-in optical drive, what type?
DVD Burner

[schnsunny]

budget is Rs 40000

[pepper_john]

how about thinkpad E430? It's an entry-level business notebook with decent build quality. I have an E420 for two years with zero issues.

[schnsunny]

wht about itz battery backup?