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Choosing a laptop may be a difficult task these days since there are many models and brands available. Each with its enticing features, sleek looks and many other attractions. Here we look at the best three laptops available for less than Rs. 40,000.

CJ: Devarshi Upadhyay

Fri, Apr 20, 2007 00:00:00 IST

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Reviews on 3 Laptops under Rs 40,000

Features	Acer 5572ZNWXMi	HCL AX008002	Dell Inspiron 1501 n-Series	Advantage
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Processor	Intel Core Duo T2050, 1.6 GHz	Intel Core Duo T2050, 1.6 GHz	AMD Turion 64 X2, 1.6 GHz	Intel is market dominant. Acer and HCL are fitted with an Intel processor.
RAM	512 MB DDR2 667 MHz	512 MB DDR2 533 MHz	512 MB DDR2 533 MHz	Acer has the fastest RAM
HDD	120GB/ SATA	60GB/ SATA	80GB/ SATA	Acer has the biggest HDD
Connectivity	56k Modem, 10/100 & Integrated 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN	56k Modem, Gigabit LAN & Integrated 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN	56k Modem, 10/100 & Integrated 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN	HCL Wins the battle here.
Expansion Slot	PCMCIA Card	Express Card	Express Card
Weight	2.38 Kg	2.5 Kg	2.7 Kg	Acer is the most lightest amongst the three.
Camera	0.3 MP Webcam	No	No	Acer has a Camera
Card Reader	5 in 1 Card Reader	5 in 1 Card Reader	No	Acer & HCL have a 5 in 1 Card reader.
Screen Resolution	14.1" Wide Screen (1280 x 800)	14.0" Wide Screen (1280 x 768)	15.4 " Wide Screen (1280 x 800)	Dell has the biggest screen amongst the three.
Graphics	Intel 945GM/Intel GMA950	Intel 945GM/Intel GMA950	ATI Xpress 1100/ ATI Xpress 1150	Dell has Powerful graphics.
Operating System	Linux	Linux	DOS	Linux is a far more advanced OS than the DOS.
Warranty	1 year Carry-In	1 year Carry-In	1 year On-Site	Dell wins this section, as you simply need to call Dell and they shall send in their engineers to your location to fix the problem.
Carry Case	Rexene-Leather	Rexene-Leather	Nylon
Battery	6 cell	6 cell	6 cell	Equivalent in all.
DVD ROM	8X DVD-Dual Layer DVD Writer	8X DVD-Dual Layer DVD Writer	8X DVD-Dual Layer DVD Writer	Equivalent in all.
Price	Rs. 39,490	Rs. 39,490	Rs. 39,157	Dell is the cheapest

Acer and Dell laptops stand neck to neck in the comparison, although we can say Acer has more credits in its bag. Acer has the biggest hard disk, fastest RAM, fastest processor, lightest weight and additionally it has a camera and a 5 in 1 card reader that adds to its score.
The best part Dell has, is the on-site warranty, this is a real good feature that no other laptop provides amongst these three. Also it has the largest screen size. Not to be kept aside, it has the most powerful onboard graphics support.

HCL has not much to be compared with the above two. Acer is the MeriNews Pick.

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