When it comes to laptops, we tend to ogle at the best and shin­iest ones that can process loads of data in seconds. We’re taken away by the glitz and glamor of expensive performance-oriented devices, failing to acknowledge that laptops in today’s informa­tion age have also turned into a necessity. Most of the time lap­tops are used casually for inter­net browsing, word processing, and general content consump­tions. For a laptop to perform any of these tasks well, it doesn’t need to be equipped with the lat­est and greatest the industry has to offer. A decently spec’d laptop at a modest price range should be good enough. If you’re in the market for a general use laptop at a competitive price, here are some options.

 

 

Lenovo IdeaPad 110

Price Rs 53,990

 

If you’re looking for a laptop that you can comfortably work on, the Lenovo IdeaPad 110 is just for you. The specifications on the computer is decent, with a 6th Generation core i5 proces­sor paired with 4 GB of RAM. The screen is also decently sized at 14-inch and it has good color representation, meaning better saturated colors and viewing angles. While the laptop is also built well, its main selling feature would be excellent chiclet keyboard it comes with. The keyboard on this IdeaPad is perfect, as it provides decent feedback and has ample key-travel.

The keys are also adequately spaced, making the typing experience one of the best on a budget laptop. If you do a lot of typing, this keyboard will serve you well. In terms of performance, the computer is equipped with some decent mid-ranged specifications that work wonder under light load but once your push it with a plethora of Google Chrome tabs, the machine will start slow­ing down. But for casual usage, the computer is a stellar performer.

 

 

Acer Aspire E5-575g

Price Rs 56,990

 

 

Should your tastes deviate from a simple home laptop to a more business-oriented one that looks at home both at office and while you’re working out of a coffee shop, the handsome design of the Acer Aspire E5-575g has you covered. Even though the laptop is made of plastic, it has a scratch-proof design on the lid that repels many unsightly gnashes and scuffs. On the inside, the Acer comes with the same 6th Generation Core i5 as the previous model and the same amount of RAM, as well as a dedicated Nvidia graphics card. The addition of a dedicated graphics card extends the capabilities of the laptop signifi­cantly with higher graphics programs like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop and InDesign working flawlessly on it. The Acer Aspire E5-575g is a companion laptop that is great to take with you for work or while you travel.