Evolution of Laptops

Before laptop/notebook computers were technically feasible, similar ideas had been proposed, most notably Alan Kay's Dynabook concept, developed at Xerox PARC in the early 1970s. What was probably the first portable computer was the Xerox NoteTaker, again developed at Xerox PARC, in 1976. However, only 10 prototypes were built.

1.HP 15-G002AX

At 35k, if you need a quad-core AMD processor equipped laptop that also has AMD Radeon HD 8570M 2GB DDR3 graphics, then look no further than the HP 15-G002AX, sporting the best configuration at its budget, compared to any other laptop. It also comes with Windows 8.1 64-bit OS, dual-HD audio speakers, and other connectivity ports you'd come to expect from any self-respecting laptop. Buy this, upgrade the RAM to 8GB and you will have a powerful laptop on a low budget.

2.Dell Inspiron 3542

The Dell Inspiron 3542 is a 15-inch laptop that's worth considering if you're looking to purchase a laptop under a budget of 40k. It has a latest generation Intel Core i5 chip, 4GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, and onboard Intel HD 4000 graphics. Nothing fancy, but a great combo at the price.

3.Acer Aspire E1-572

A plain jane 15-inch laptop that offers a solid buying proposition under 40k. The Acer Aspire E1-572 has everything essential covered, if you're trying to buy a budget laptop. Good specs, a host of connectivity options, full keyboard with dedicated number pad, and it isn't heavy at 2.3 kg either.

4.HP Pavilion 15-p001tx

One of the best sub-50k laptops out there, the HP Pavilion 15-p001tx. It has a nice form factor, an Intel Core i5 chip, oodles of RAM and storage, and NVIDIA GeForce GT 830M graphics with 2GB dedicated memory. It has all the connectivity ports built-in, too.

5.Dell Inspiron 15 5547

Sporting a full-HD display, Intel Core i7 chip, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, and AMD Radeon HD R7 M265 graphics with 2GB RAM, the 15-inch Dell Inspiron 5547 is a great all-rounder of a laptop at its asking price. It looks good, can handle whatever you throw at it, and is just a top laptop, all things considered.

6.Lenovo Y50-70

If you're looking for a sub-1 lakh rupee gaming behemoth, definitely consider the Lenovo Y50-70, a great gaming laptop at the price. Just take a look at its specs: Full HD 15.6-inch screen, Intel Core i7-4710HQ chip, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 1TB HDD + 8GB SSD, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M graphics with 2GB GDDR5 memory. It's specs are very similar to an entry-level Alienware priced a lot higher.

7.Toshiba Satellite P50t

This 4K Toshiba laptop has great hardware capabilities. It has an Intel Core i7-4710HQ processor clocked at 2.5 GHz, 16GB of RAM, 1TB hard drive, and Intel HD 4600 graphics paired with 2GB AMD Radeon R9 M265X discrete graphics. And all the connectivity options one would desire, not to mention a 4K UHD screen that can output in 3840x2160 pixel resolution.

8.Apple MacBook Air 13

The MacBook Air is one of the best ultrabooks you'll ever buy, and probably the one that every other manufacturer wants to best with their respective ultrabook offerings. With a 13-inch screen, Core i5 chip, 4GB RAM, and a powerful 128GB SSD, this 1.5 kg industrial design wonder claims to churn out 12 hours of battery life on a single charge. And continues to up the bar for others to beat.

9.Lenovo IdeaPad YOGA 2

The Yoga 2 is a great convertible laptop, and a fantastic ultrabook to buy. It features a gorgeous screen, excellent ergonomics, average battery life and great build quality. And it's not short on hardware firepower, either, letting you use it as a work or home ultraportable.

10.Toshiba Portege Z30t-A

Toshiba have really created quite a stellar device in the Portege Z30T-A. It?s almost an ideal laptop because it is very light, comfortable, portable, has great battery life, a great keyboard and a lovely screen. It?s only let down by its very high asking price and somewhat bad touchpad.

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