Computers have drastically changed the way businesses used to operate in yesteryears.Be it a small business or a larger one everyone is trying to improve its products and services by introducing computers in their work flow.Business requirements in general , are not fulfilled by traditional laptops for home use.Although it depends upon the niche of business , however in a broader sense , a business laptop need to offer better portability , reliability , battery life , security and performance like features.Check out these popular budget business laptops in 2015.
1 Dell Vostro 3546 Notebook
The Dell Vostro 3546 is a budget friendly notebook which price ranges from the lowest price of Rs 26200 to the highest price of Rs 39500. The dimension of the notebook is 381.4 x 267.5 x 25.6 mm and weighs 2.3 Kg.
The notebook features a 15.6-inch HD LED Backlit Display with Anti-Glare which provides clear outdoor visibility. The Dell Vostro 3546 is powered by a fourth generation Intel Core i5 processor clocked at 1.7GHz along with NVIDIA GeForce GT 820M graphics processor and 1TB SATA hard disk. In addition, it has 4 GB DDR3 RAM which is further expandable up to 16 GB via two DIMM ports.
In terms of connectivity and networking, the Dell Vostro 3546 supports Bluetooth 4.0, an HDMI port, VGA ports, multi card slots, RJ45 LAN port, one USB 3.0 port and two USB 2.0 ports, 1.0 MP Web-cam resolution, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack, 2 x 2 W Stereo speakers and in-built microphone.
On the battery front, the notebook operates with a 4-cell Cylindrical Lithium Ion with a 40 W power.
2 Asus X552LAV – SX394H
The Asus X552LAV- SX394H is a standard laptop which is perfect for students as well as professionals. The latest price of the Asus X552LAV- SX394H Laptop is Rs. 30000 at Amazon.in. The dimension of the laptop is 380 x 251 x 31.7 mm while its weight is 2.3 Kg and and is available in Black colour.
The laptop comes with a 15.6-inch HD LED backlit Glare display. The laptop has 64 bit Windows 8.1 OS and is powered by an Intel Core i3 4th generation processor clocked at 1.9 GHz together with Intel HD 4400 GPU. In addition, with its 500 GB of SATA hard disk capacity, a huge amount of data can be stored without any hassle.
From the networking and connectivity point of view, the Asus X552LAV- SX394H comes with Bluetooth 4.0, Digital Media Reader, Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n, VGA Port, Web-cam, In-built Microphone, SonicMaster Sound Technology, One HDMI, Two USB 3.0 ports and One USB 3.0 slot.
Furthermore, the laptop is powered by a 4 cell Li-Ion battery.
3 Lenovo Essential G510 (59-398411)
The Lenovo Essential G510 laptop is perfectly designed for everyday use and is available at the lowest price of Rs 28000 which goes up to to Rs 32990. The laptop has a heavy weight body at 2.6 Kg. while its dimension is 377 x 250 x 34 mm.
The Lenovo essential G510 comes with a 15.6-inch HD LED backlit display with a FWXGA resolution for comfortable viewing. of 1,366 x 768 pixels. The laptop is wrapped in a totally black outfit with smooth finish.
The Lenovo Essential G510 is powered by an Intel Core i3 4th generation processor clocked at 2.4 GHz along with ATI Sunpro 8570 graphics processor. In addition, the laptop packs 2 GB of DDR3 RAM and 500 GB of hard disk drive with RPM specification of 5400. Apart these, the laptop comes preloaded with free DOS operating system on 64-bit machine.
On the connectivity front, the Lenovo essential G510 includes a 0.3 megapixel web cam, an HDMI port, a VGA port, two USB 3.0 ports, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11g/n, Ethernet 10/100 M, 1 x Stereo Headphone and Microphone Combo Jack, Bluetooth and 2 x 1.5 W Speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio.
Moreover, the laptop is fuelled by 6 cell battery with a backup of up to 3 hours.
4 HP 250 G3 Notebook (L9S61PA)
The HP 250 G3 (L9S61PA) Notebook is excellent for everyday use. The current price of the notebook is Rs. 28,210 in India. The HP 250 G3 (L9S61PA) comes preloaded with Windows 8.1 operating system with 64 bit version. For input, the HP 250 G3 (L9S61PA) houses a touchpad with the multi-touch gesture support and a full-size island-style keypad.
The HP 250 G3 (L9S61PA) sports a 15.6-inch diagonal HD anti-glare flat slim LED-backlit screen display. The notebook is powered by Intel Core i3-5005U processor clocked at 2.0 GHz with Intel HD Graphics 5500 processor. Besides, it has 4 GB of RAM which can be expanded up to 8 GB by using 2 DIMM memory slots. At the same time, the notebook packs 500 GB of SATA hard disk drive with RPM specification of 7200.
From the networking and connectivity point of view, the HP 250 G3 (L9S61PA) supports Webcam, 1 HDMI, 1 stereo microphone, Bluetooth 4.0, 1 digital media card reader, 1 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, 1 VGA and Ralink 802.11b/g/n.
Furthermore, the notebook is fuelled by a 4 cell Li-ion battery with a power supply of 65 W AC Adapter. The battery can work up to 6.3 Hours. The dimension of the notebook is 376 x 247 x 35.8 mm and weighs 2.1 kg hence, users can easily carry it.
5 Acer Aspire E5-571 Notebook
The Acer Aspire E5-571 Notebook is suitable for everyday use since it comes with a host of impressive options. The current price of the Acer Aspire E5-571 in India is Rs. 32,180. The dimension of the notebook is 381.6 x 256 x 30.3 mm and weighs 2.3 Kg.
The notebook features a 15.6-inch HD TFT LCD Colour LED backlit display and houses a standard keyboard for smooth input. The Acer Aspire E5-571 comes preloaded with 64 bit Linux OS and is powered by an Intel 4th generation Core i3 processor with a clock speed of 1.9 GHz along with the inbuilt Intel HD 4400 GPU. At the same time, the notebook has 4GB DDR3 RAM which is further expandable up to 16 GB. Besides, it packs 500 GB of SATA hardware interface with RPM specification of 5400.
On the connectivity front, the Acer Aspire E5-571 is equipped with an HDMI port, HD Webcam, Bluetooth v4.0, VGA ports, Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n, digital media reader, one USB 3.0 port and two USB 2.0 ports.
Moreover, the notebook operates with a 4-cell Cylindrical Lithium Ion battery with a 40 W power, that promises up to 7 hours of backup.
6 Asus Notebook F450CA
The Asus Notebook F450CA is ideal for handling standard computing tasks and entertainment. The current price of the Asus Notebook F450CA is Rs. 24,569 in India. The notebook is available in Grey colour.
The notebook sports a 14-inch HD LED backlit Glare Slim display with ASUS Splendid Technology which provides moderately sharp visuals and greater amount of brightness. The Asus Notebook F450CA comes with 64 bit Windows 8.1 OS and packs 1.8 GHz Intel Core i3 3rd generation processor along with Intel HD 4000 Graphic processor.
At the same time, it houses 2 GB DDR3 RAM which is further expandable up to 8 GB via the single DIMM slot. Besides, the notebook includes a SATA hard disk of 500 GB with RPM specification of 5400.
From the networking and connectivity point of view, the Asus Notebook F450CA supports HD webcam, an HDMI port, crystal-clear Audio with the SonicMaster technology, SD card reader, RJ45 LAN, VGA Port, Bluetooth v4.0, one USB 3.0 slot, one USB 2.0 port, Gigabit Ethernet, Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n, Headphone Jack and Microphone Jack.
Moreover, the laptop is fuelled by a 4 cell Li-ion battery with 65 W AC Adapter. The dimension of the Asus Notebook F450CA is 348 x 241 x 31.7 mm and weighs 2.10 kg.