Laptop under 1400 USD from US with international warranty.
LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE
Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
Max 1400 USD purchased from the US
Are you open to refurbs/used?
No, I would like to buy a new one if possible.
How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
I would prioritize battery life and build quality.
How important is weight and thinness to you?
Thinness and weight are not that important.
Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
14 inch screen size is preferred.
Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
I would be doing CAD, CFD, simulation, and Analysis/Coding on it. Software:
- FreeCAD, Solidworks
- OpenFoam, Gmesh
- Matlab, Scilab, Octave, and Python
If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
N/A
Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
I prefer a reliable build quality and long battery life
Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
I will be purchasing the laptop from the US, but I need a laptop that can be serviced in India if necessary. Can you also suggest where to buy it from?