STUDENT GADGET GIZMO SPECIAL ..Best laptops students can buy 

STUDENT GADGET GIZMO SPECIAL Best laptops students can buy





When it comes to notebooks for students, most seek value for money. However, considering the variety of laptops available, that is no mean feat. Karan Bajaj lists the best options in the sub-`45,000 price bracket.

ASUS R558UF

PRICE: Rs `45,000

Weighing 2.3kg, the Asus notebook offers a 15.6-inch display in a stylish two tone finish. It is one of the cheapest notebooks to offer the latest 6th gen Intel core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 2GB dedicated Nvidia 930M GPU and a 1TB hard drive. You get three USB ports, HDMI, Ethernet, DVD drive and a 2-cell battery offering up to 4.5 hours backup.

LENOVO B5080

PRICE: Rs `40,000

This is amongst the cheapest notebooks available today to come out of the box with 8GB RAM. Other specifications include 5th gen Intel Core i3 processor, 1TB hard drive, dedicated GPU and a 15.6-inch HD display.It comes preloaded with Windows 10 OS and Lenovo claims up to 4 hours of battery backup from a full charge.

DELL INSPIRON 15

PRICE: Rs `35,000

Inspiron series of notebooks from Dell are known for their sturdy build and excellent performance. The Inspiron 15 3000 series is available in various configurations with choice of Intel processor, 4GB RAM, up to 1TB storage and Windows 10 OS. The screen size is 15.6-inches and Dell says the battery lasts up to 7 hours.

ASUS EEEBOOK X205

PRICE: Rs `15,000

If you prefer a compact device with great battery life, the X205 from Asus is recommended. You get a 11.6-inch display in a device weighing less than 1kg. Hardware includes quad core Intel Atom, 2GB RAM and 32 GB flash storage which can be expanded. The best part is the battery life--a claimed 12 hours' backup.

ACER ASPIRE E5

PRICE: Rs `32,000

If graphics performance is priority, the Aspire V5 offers a dedicated Nvidia 920M GPU with 2GB memory. The 15.6-inch notebook runs Windows 10 on a 5th gen Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB RAM and 1TB hard drive. It weighs 2.4kg, offers 3 USB ports, Ethernet, webcam, optical drive and a battery with over 5 hours of backup.

ACER ASPIRE ES1 520

PRICE: Rs `22,000

Looking for a value for money offering for basic daily use? The Aspire ES1 checks all the boxes. It gives you a 15.6inch display and runs an AMD dual core processor. Other specifications include 4GB RAM, 1TB hard drive storage, AMD Radeon graphics and a 3-cell battery. It comes preloaded with Windows 10 OS.

HP 15-AF001

PRICE: Rs `29,000

The only notebook in the sub-`30,000 range that comes with dedicated GPU and Windows OS. You get a quad core AMD A8 processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive and AMD Radeon M330 graphics with 2GB dedicated memory.Weighing 2.1kg, it has a 15.6-inch display, full size keyboard and runs Windows 8.1.

LENOVO YOGA 300

PRICE: Rs `31,000

If you want a notebook that can be used in multiple modes, then the Yoga 300 is the answer. It has a 11.6-inch HD touchscreen and runs Windows 10 OS. Inside you get 6th generation Intel Pentium processor, 4GB RAM and 500GB SSHD for optimum performance.It weighs just 1.4kg and has battery life of up to 5 hours.

HP 14-AC108TU

PRICE: Rs `32,500

This 14-inch notebook is sleek, stylish and lightweight at 1.9kg. You get a 5th generation Intel Core i3 processor with 4GB RAM, Intel HD graphics and 1TB of hard drive. The display has a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels and the notebook comes preloaded with Windows 10. You get 3 USB ports, HDMI, Ethernet as well as a DVD writer.

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