Thin and Light Laptop under 45k

manu1991 · Nov 28, 2020

Need to buy a laptop for my mom. The only requirements are that it should be as thin and light as possible. Needs to be windows because of some software she needs to run for her work. Specs wise as long as it has a SSD and at least an i3 or equivalent Ryzen it would be fine.

I have found the Asus Vivobook 14 on Flipkart for 39k. Weighs 1.4kg. specs seem fine apart from only 4GB ram. Also ram seems to be soldered to the MB so I don't think it will be expandable

Jonas · Nov 28, 2020

It's mentioned on various websites that the webcam is an additional accesory and both products may ship separately.

Nishant · Nov 28, 2020

And apparently the cheaper i3 variant has built-in webcam.

Jonas · Nov 28, 2020

I saw just two variants both on Amazon and official website. Core i5 and i7.

Kick933 · Nov 29, 2020

Mi notebook have very small footprint...and longer battery life compared to the HP laptop mentioned.
I really suggest mi notebook as a starter laptop considering all aspects.

Nishant · Nov 29, 2020

Samuel said:
I saw just two variants both on Amazon and official website. Core i5 and i7.

This one.

Mi Notebook E-learning Edition | Computers

Mi Notebook 14 Intel core i3-10110U 10th Gen Thin and Light Laptop (8GB/256GB SSD/Windows 10, Home/Intel UHD Graphics/Silver/1.5Kg), XMA1901-FI ₹34,999. Has built-in webcam unlike the other models that come with an external USB ones.

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manu1991 · Nov 29, 2020

Been using it for 2 hours, seems really nice

Looks pretty 'inspired' from the 13" Macbook although they managed to cram in a 14" screen because of thin bezels

Doesn't seem to heat much with normal usage

There doesn't seem to be any flex at all unlike the plastic built ones

The only things I don't like are that the keyboard is not backlit, and it doesn't seem to support USB C charging. I believe their international models do support it

Also the small keyboard takes some getting used to

Jonas · Nov 29, 2020

Do update us with the battery backup as well. I am considering this for myself.

manu1991 · Nov 30, 2020

Lasted me roughly 7.5 hours on the first full charge. I think 7-8 hours would be normal. 10 hours seems overoptimistic

Tejas01 · Nov 30, 2020

I think MI should come out with a laptop powered by Ryzen 4500/4700 processor with some upgrades and competitive pricing. It would be Bang for buck.
10 hours would be quite doable under moderate usage.
@manu1991 what is the max brightness nits it can go upto? How much does the screen appear washed out under reasonable sunlight?

Kick933 · Nov 30, 2020

It sticks under sunlight...
I can guarantee that non horizon edition is practically unusable in direct sunlight.

Thin and Light Laptop under 45k

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