It’s true that the mobile phones and tablets are getting all the attention these days, but that doesn’t mean that the laptops are dead. True that, they aren’t as game-changing as the no of cores and MP race we see on portable devices, their use cases can’t be replaced. Also, they are getting continually updated with better processors, memory and features. So, if you’re on a tight budget and looking to buy affordable laptops in India, then we’ve curated this list-
HP 2000-2125TU
HP laptops have always been admired for their quality and impressive specifications, this one don’t disappoint either. Apart from no OS, this laptop is a great purchase at the price of Rs. 30000. Some of its key specifications are:
- 2.45 kg weight
- 15.6 inch screen with 1366 x 768 pixels resolution
- 3rd gen Intel Core i3 processor running at 2.4 GHz and 2 GB RAM
- 500 GB HDD
- Webcam and integrated mic
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Ethernet LAN, Bluetooth, HDMI and 3 USB 2.0 ports
- DOS
- 6 cell battery with 4 hours backup
Dell Vostro 2520
Dell laptops have become a favorite for those who like to get customized as Dell allows option of upgrading just about anything on its website. The Vostro series is targeted as students/ professionals with all the features they need:
- 2.36 kg weight
- 15.6 inch screen with resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels
- 2.4 GHz 3rd gen Core i3 processor with 4 GB RAM
- 500 GB HDD
- 1 MP webcam and mic
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.0, HDMI and 3 USB 2.0 port
- Ubuntu OS
- 6 cell battery with 3 hours backup
Lenovo G580 (59-358346)
Lenovo has become number one in laptops category globally thanks to its aggressive marketing and sturdy laptops. The G series falls into essential series of laptops from Lenovo, which provide combination of good specs at VFM price:
- Weight of 2.7 kg
- 15.6 inches screen (1366 x 768 pixels)
- 2.5 GHz Intel’s 3rd gen i3 processor with 2 GB of RAM
- 1 TB hard-disk
- VGA webcam
- Wi-Fi, LAN, 1 USB 2.0 and 2 USB 3.0 ports
- DOS
- 6 cell battery giving up to 5 hours backup
Sony VAIO SVE1513ACNB
Sony laptops have been known for their stand out designs and durability. The configuration of this laptop is same as others, but with older generation of processor. However if you want to have Windows OS, then this one is a good choice:
- Weighs 2.7 kg
- 15.5 inch screen bearing resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels
- 2.2 GHz Intel’s 2nd gen i3 processor and 2 GB RAM
- 500 GB storage
- 1.3 MP camera
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, LAN, 3 USB 2.0 and 1 USB 3.0 port (supports charging during sleep mode)
- 64-bit Windows 8
- 6 cell battery with backup of up to 5.5 hours
Samsung NP300E5C-A0CIN
Buoyed by the success of its mobile phones, Samsung has been trying to make inroads to the laptops market. The laptop is the cheapest of the lot and still manages to pack in good specs:
- 2.26 kg weight
- 15.6 inch screen with resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels
- 2nd gen Core i3 processor clocked at 2.2 GHz with 2 GB RAM
- 500 GB storage
- 1.3 MP camera
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, LAN, 3 USB 2.0 port
- 64-bit Windows 8 OS
- 6 cell battery giving backup of around 3 hours
