Laptops Under 30000
Windows 8 hybrids aren’t being cranked out at the same rate as before (perhaps because Microsoft is prepping Windows 9 for deployment in the coming months) but they’re still relatively more expensive than your average notebook. That being said, what’s being offered in the average notebook department and for how much these days?
As it turns out, there are plenty of options to choose from, all under Rs. 30,000.These notebooks aren’t the creme of the crop when it comes to performance or fantastic display quality.
What they will do is let you surf the net, stream media and get your everyday work done without any hassles. Here are our top ten picks for laptops under Rs. 30,000.
Samsung XE303C12-A01IN
Samsung’s Chromebook may be horribly restricted when it comes to ordinary PC functionality. However, it still packs a ton of different features thanks to Chrome OS. Word processing, media viewing and of course internet surfing are all perfectly serviceable on the XE303C12-A01IN which comes with an Exynos 5 Dual CPU clocked at 1.7 GHz.
It only has a 16 GB SSD though and the 11.6 inch, 1366×768 resolution LED display is average at best. However, with some decent battery life and a low, low price, the Samsung XE303C12-A01IN is worth considering if you want a notebook for dirt cheap.
Price: Rs. 15,990
HP 15-r036TU
Finding a decent Windows 8.1 hybrid under Rs. 30,000 is tough. So why not settle for an ordinary notebook instead? The HP 15-r036TU fills that space very well, featuring a Pentium Quad Core N3530 clocked at 2.16 GHz with 4 GB of RAM and a 500 GB SATA hard disk.
The 15.6 inch BrightView LED display is not as sharp as it should be due to the 1366×768 resolution – which results in lower pixel density – and battery life averages a good 3 to 4 hours with heavy usage. Regardless, the HP 15-r036TU is worth a look.
Price: Rs. 25,700
Asus X550CA-XO702D
If there’s one manufacturer that’s been good with providing value with its notebooks, it’s Asus. The Asus X550CA-XO702D is a bit unorthodox in that respect, stretching the boundaries of what’s possible for this price. It includes a third generation Intel Core i3-3217U clocked at 1.8 GHz, 2 GB RAM and a 500 GB HDD.
The 15.6 inch LED anti-glare display comes with a 1366×768 resolution. Sadly, the default OS is DOS, otherwise the Asus X550CA-XO702D would have been an easier recommendation.
Price: Rs. 25,531
HP 240 G2
This notebook is for those who want a bit more power and don’t mind dealing with DOS. The HP 240 G2 includes a third generation Intel Core i3 3110M clocked at 2.4 GHz with 4 GB RAM and a 500 GB HDD. The 14 inch display features anti-glare properties and LED backlighting along with a 1366×768 resolution. Battery life could be better though. You won’t really get more than 2 to 3 hours of usage from the HP 240 G2 but it’s still a decent alternative.
Price: Rs. 26,990
Lenovo Essential G50-70 (59-417086)
Lenovo’s notebook is one of the few devices to feature a fourth generation Intel Core i3 processor in this range. The Lenovo Ideapad G50-70 (59-417086)’s Core i3 4010U is clocked at 1.7 GHz and also has 2 GB of RAM (which can be expanded to 16 GB apparently).
The 500 GB HDD and 15.6 inch display with its 1366×768 resolution are par for the course. The Lenovo Ideapad G50-70 (59-417086) is a great option for the processor alone, even if it comes bundled with DOS.
Price: Rs. 27,999
Asus X552EA-SX006D
The Asus X552EA-SX006D seems similar to the X550CA-XO702D but includes an AMD APU A4 5000 clocked at 1.5 GHz and a Radeon HD 8330 GPU. Along with 4 GB of RAM and a 500 GB HDD, you’re looking at a machine that makes for some decent mid-range gaming. There’s no Windows OS bundled and the 15.6 inch, 1366×768 resolution display is still only above average but on the whole, the Asus X552EA-SX006D is a compelling option.
Price: Rs. 23,801
Lenovo G405 (59-415703)
The Lenovo G Series 59-415703 takes an altogether different route from its Intel brethren. It’s equipped with an AMD APU A4 2020M dual core clocked at 2.4 GHz with 4 GB of RAM and a 500 GB HDD. Performance is fairly good as a result and if that weren’t enough, Lenovo was kind enough to include Windows 8.1 (albeit a 32-bit version).
The display is average at 14 inches and features a 1366×768 resolution. Battery life could have also been better than 3 hours of heavy usage but the Lenovo G Series 59-415703 is still intriguing for its hardware and OS.
Price: Rs. 27,473
Dell Inspiron 15 3542
Dell’s Inspiron series is yet another attempt by a manufacturer to bring Windows 8 to the masses and the Inspiron 15 3542 is a prime example. Armed with a fourth generation Pentium Dual Core 3558U clocked at 1.7 GHz, 4 GB DDR3 RAM and a 500 GB HDD, it provides some fairly strong performance at this price.
The only real detriment is the 15.6 inch display and its 1366×768 resolution (though it’s not necessarily bad) but when you’re getting Windows 8.1 (64-bit) at this price, who cares?
Price: Rs. 28,448
Acer Aspire E E1-510
Acer’s Aspire E E1-510 goes with Linux for its configuration and this helps keep prices down while still allowing for decent hardware like a fourth generation Pentium Quad Core N3520 clocked at 2.166 GHz. It also features 2 GB RAM and a 500 GB HDD to go with a 15.6 inch display with 1366×768 resolution.
With a modest battery life rated for 4 hours and a decent selection of ports, the Acer Aspire E E1-510 is an interesting alternative to Windows at this price.
Price: Rs. 21,999
HP Compaq 15-s001TU
The Compaq brand refuses to die and that’s nothing but good news. The HP Compaq 15-s001TU is another notebook with DOS but includes a fourth generation Intel Core i3 4010U clocked at 1.7 GHz, 4 GB RAM and a 500 GB HDD.
This is along with an Intel HD 4400 GPU and a 15.6 inch LED display with 1366×768 resolution. Originally priced over Rs. 30,000 the HP Compaq 15-s001TU is a much better option for budget consumers nowadays.
Price: Rs. 24,990
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