Laptops that are inexpensive need not be badly endowed, and can actually have some pretty solid configurations. The time has come when companies have had to launch laptops under the 30k mark which can easily be used for everyday work. It is true that they would not be able to perform well in resource demanding applications like high end games, video editing/ rendering but for an everyday average user these laptops are quite good. We have featured a few we thought might top the list

MSI CR 420-3

This is is one the cheapest laptops available in India, and it comes with an Intel Core i3 processor. The screen on this is a 14-inch HD display and it comes preloaded with the operating system of your choice. The card reader supports SD/MMC/MS/XD and it has a Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n adapter. At a price of around Rs. 27,250 this laptop’s real value for money comes for three reasons: the Core i3 330M 2.13GHz processor, the 2GB Of DDR3 RAM, and a 250GB hard drive.

Acer Aspire 4741z

If you are looking for an affordable laptop that is of good quality and comes preloaded with the Windows 7 Operating system then this Acer laptop is the right choice for you. Acer Aspire 4741z is a very lightweight and thin laptop and it comes with a lot of good features and a price tag of less than Rs. 30,000. It comes with an Intel Pentium Dual Core processor - P6000 - which has a total of 3MB L2 Cache, and operates at a speed of 1.86GHz with an FSB of 1066MHz. It comes with 3GB of DDR3 RAM and has a 14 inch HD LED Display.

Toshiba L300-P5012

The new Toshiba L300-P5012 comes in a steel gray metallic shell which is pretty attractive to look at. And for a price tag or Rs. 29,000 this laptops packs quite a punch. It’s a heavily loaded laptop with a Pentium Core2Duo Processor - T4200 - which operates at 2.0GHz, has 1MB L2 Cache, and a 800Mhz FSB. It makes use of the Intel GL40 Chipset and has an integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator - 4500MH.

Toshiba has provided 2GB of DDR2 RAM and a 250GB hard disk preinstalled on the laptop, and it has a 15.4 inch WXGA Display with a resolution of 1280×800 pixels, a DVD writer and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g adapter. The Toshiba L300-P5012 also comes with a built in webcam with the Face Recognition Feature. Toshiba was kind enough to bundle a laptop bag with this laptop.

Dell Inspiron 14R

Dell requires no introduction to anyone who has even considered getting a laptop. They are one of the largest manufactures of laptops and desktops in the world. And with them its very easy to purchase a laptop, all you need to do is go to their website and configure your own laptop. The Inspiron 14R new comes pre-installed with the Windows 7 Home Basic 64 bit OS, and gives the choice of different coloured LCD backs.

For a price of around Rs. 27,500 you get an Intel Pentium P6100 processor which operates at 2Ghz, and has 2 threads, with a total of 3M cache. Dell is giving a 30-day trial version of McAfee Security Center with the laptop, and it comes with 3GB of DDR3 1333Mhz RAM memory. The laptop has a total of 3 slots so you can even upgrade to 4 gb. It has a 320GB hard drive for storage and comes with a DVD+/-RW Optical Drive. The package includes a 6-cell Lithium-ion battery , 65W AC adapter and 1-year of Complete Cover Accidental Damage Protection which covers all and any form of damage to the laptop.

Lenovo G460

Lenovo laptops have never been known to be all that good looking or affordable. But with the recent launch of the new Lenovo G460 which has come at a price of Rs. 28,490, they have surely shaken that image. At this price Lenovo is offering you an Intel Core processors i3-370M which operates at 2.4 ghz with an FSB of 1066MHz. It does not come with any OS so you can choose to install one of your own choice. It has a 14-inch HD LED glare free display along with 2GB of DDR3 RAM memory and a 320GB hard drive for storage.