Laptop for college/programming and light entertainment

[LapBoot]

Hi,
I'm looking for a laptop for college. Appreciate any help with this.

1) What is your budget? INR 40000 (~ USD 750 / < EUR 600)
2) What size notebook would you prefer? Thin and Light; 14" screen
3) Where will you buying this notebook? INDIA
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like:
b. Dislike: HP
5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed? NO
6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? Development/Programming and light entertainment (movies / a little light gaming)
7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? Both
8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games? Quakelive maybe
9) How many hours of battery life do you need? 5+
10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK? Maybe ok getting online (if reviews are really outstanding) else would prefer seeing it first.
11) What OS do you prefer? Windows 7 / Linux

Screen Specifics
12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? 1280x800 / 1366x768
13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen? Matte preferable

Build Quality and Design
14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? Not as important as performance and portability but could be a differentiating factor.
15) When are you buying this laptop? Within the next 2 months (by June)
16) How long do you want this laptop to last? 3+ years at least

Notebook Components
17) How much hard drive space do you need? 500GB would be ideal. SSD maybe later if the prices come down.
18) Do you need an optical drive? Not really

[LapBoot]

Any suggestions? Can get from the US/Europe (via a friend)

[CowboyCoder]

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[LapBoot]

Which form? Is there something more (than my first post)?

[idiot101]

There is no additional form

Ivybridge laptops will not yet be out by then. From the crop of laptops available right now(and you have mentioned you can pick it up from the US),

X220 with the IPS display(prices will come down to clear out stock)
T420 with the screen upgrade if possible
Dell Vostro 3450/3350/V131

There are a few models with glossy screens but excellent battery lives
Toshiba R835
Acer 3830T

Where in Europe are you getting your laptop from?
You could get the Thinkpad E320.

You could try this in India
http://www.flipkart.com/

[LapBoot]

How much of the problem is a glossy screen (I mean is the reflective surface a big distraction)?

In Europe could get from Denmark/Sweden/Finland (am checking flipkart too now).

[idiot101]

If you intend to use the laptop outside, then please make sure that the screen is bright enough to be seen(even if it is matte). Glossy screens will struggle under such conditions. But they shouldn't cause you any problems if you are in a shaded place(again dependent on the brightness). I would recommend you try out a friend's laptop that has a glossy screen to determine if you are alright making that compromise. Matte screens are preferable if you work a lot on the move.

[CowboyCoder]

Which form? Is there something more (than my first post)?

My apologies, viewing on the iPhone and it only shows your question without the 'form'


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