Top Laptop Brands in India

Top Laptop Brands in India: An Overview

CyberMedia Research states that in 2012 the Indian market for personal computers, including laptops, will see a significant growth of 8 percent. This will be more than 2011 when a growth rate of 6 percent was achieved.

The notebook PCs accounted for 44 percent of the aggregate sales during 2011 – it is expected that in 2012 this sector will see a 13 percent growth. It is expected that majority of this growth will come from ultrabooks, which were launched in India in 2011.

The shipments remained restricted to a select few thanks to the prices. But with prices expected to be rationalized, ultrabooks will get a lot of prominence by 2012. However, the future does not look so bright for the mini laptops.

India Laptop Industry Current Scenario

At present brands like Apple, Dell, Sony, HP, and Toshiba are being regarded as the most preferable options when it comes to laptops. However, other companies like Samsung are also making their mark. Indian companies such as Wipro have some takers as well.

Lenovo has recently completed the ELCOT deal with the state government of Tamil Nadu for providing laptops in schools. In addition to the Tamil Nadu government, there are many other states that are looking to implement or add to their present information technology structures.

The present governments in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh had promised greater use of computers during their election campaigns and if they stay true to their word it could only be positive news for the industry in India.

Recent statistics have shown that portable personal computers like laptops are becoming increasingly popular even in semi urban parts of India. Notebooks, tablets, and similar portable mobile devices are also gaining popularity in these areas.

Top Laptop Brands in India

Apple

Apple is one of the leading laptop brands in India well known for its opulence in terms of both software and costs involved. Its most preferred models are MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air. However, its customer service is a problem area and this makes it a brand that is hard to maintain.

Acer

Acer laptops are fairly convenient to operate and have thus been termed among the most user friendly of their kind. The notebooks have also been pretty popular in India, especially among the students. Following are its most well known models:

• Acer Aspire 4736z
• Acer Aspire 5738
• Acer Aspire 4736
• Acer Aspire 5738G
• Acer Aspire 5738z
• Acer Aspire 5739G

Lenovo

Lenovo has always been known for its capability to withstand rough usage. Users also like it for its wide screen. Its most prominent ranges are ThinkPad, Essential, and IdeaPad. Following are the various Lenovo laptops available in the market:

• Lenovo G Series G410 204952Q
• Lenovo Y Series Y410 775788Q
• Lenovo G Series G410 204955Q
• Lenovo Y Series Y510 775852Q
• Lenovo G Series G510 405625Q
• Lenovo Y Series Y410 775789Q
• Lenovo Y Series Y410 775762Q

Dell

When it comes to graphics Dell leads the way. The Inspiron range has performed really well in India and the Studio Series has been doing commendably as well. Following are its leading models:

• Dell Inspiron 14
• Dell Studio XPS 13
• Dell Inspiron 15
• Dell Studio XPS 16
• Dell Studio 17

HP

HP laptops are well known for their efficiency along with light weight and bright screens. Its Pavilion range has been extremely successful in India. Following are its most prominent models:

• HP Pavilion DV6516TX
• HP Pavilion DV9704TX
• HP Pavilion DV2401TU
• HP Pavilion DV6767TX
• HP Pavilion DV9502AU
• HP Pavilion DV2701TX
• HP Pavilion DV2601TX
• HP Pavilion DV2819TX
• HP Pavilion DV9223

Sony

Sony has got immense popularity as a laptop brand. Sony Vaio enjoys a lot of fame among various notebooks and laptops available in India. The biggest advantage of its laptops is that they can be carried anywhere very easily. Following are its top models:

• Sony Vaio (VPCEB42EG)
• Sony Vaio (VPCEA46FG)
• Sony Vaio (VPCEA45FG)
• Sony Vaio (VPCCA15FG)

Samsung

Samsung laptops are equipped with a wide range of features like 2^nd generation Core i7 processors, 13.3 inch screens, and 8GB DDR3 RAMs. Following are its top models:

• Samsung Ultrabook NP900X3A-A04IN
• Samsung Series 3 NP350U2B-A0AIN Netbook
• Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A 13.3 Ultrabook
• Samsung NP300 E5Z-A01IN
• Samsung Series 9 NP900X1B 11.6 Ultrabook
• Samsung RC 420 S02
• Samsung Series 9 Notebook
• Samsung RC 420 S03
• Samsung Series 5 14 inch Ultrabook
• Samsung RC 420 S01
• Samsung 14 inch Ultrabook Series 5
• Samsung NP300 E5Z A0HIN
• Samsung Ultrabook NP530U4B
• Samsung NP300 E5Z A0JIN
• Samsung SF411
• Samsung NP350U2B-A09IN
• Samsung Series 5 13.3 inch Ultrabook
• Samsung R 439
• Samsung SF 511
• Samsung RC 410

Toshiba

The finest Toshiba laptops come with features like Intel 2^nd Generation Core i7 processors, 18.4 inch screens, and 4GB DDR3 RAMs. Its leading models may be mentioned as below:

• Toshiba Qosmio X500-X8310
• Toshiba Satellite C650-I5011
• Toshiba Portege R700-I3331
• Toshiba Satellite C640-X4013
• Toshiba Satellite L850-Y5310
• Toshiba Satellite Pro C640-I4410
• Toshiba Satellite C640-X4013
• Toshiba Satellite L750 Y5310
• Toshiba Satellite C640-X4010
• Toshiba Qosmio F60-X5310
• Toshiba Satellite C850-I5010
• Toshiba Satellite L750-X5318
• Toshiba Satellite L750-I5010
• Toshiba Portege R700-I3330
• Toshiba Satellite C640-X4014
• Toshiba Satellite L640-X4310
• Toshiba Satellite L750-P5210
• Toshiba Satellite L740-X4210
• Toshiba Satellite C660-I5210
• Toshiba Satellite C660-I5310

Asus

Asus laptops feature Intel Core i7 processors along with other facilities like 17.3 inch screens and 8 GB DDR3 RAMs. Its best models may be enumerated as below:

• Asus G73 Ci7
• Asus K53SV-SX267V
• Asus Zenbook UX31E-DH53 Ci5 Ultrabook
• Asus K53SV-SX521D
• ASUS G53SW A1
• Asus K53SM SX010D
• ASUS G53SW XA1
• Asus K53SV-SX520D
• Asus Zenbook UX21E-DH71 Ci7 Ultrabook
• Asus A53 A53SJ
• ASUS G53SW XT1
• Asus Eee PC VX6
• Asus Zenbook UX31E-DH52 Ci5 Ultrabook
• Asus K52DR-EX144D
• Asus N55SF-S1209V
• Asus Eee PC Lamborghini VX6-BLK096M
• Asus U43SD-WX018V
• Asus K53SC-SX196R
• Asus K55VM
• Asus K53SD

Fujitsu

Fujitsu laptops provide facilities such as Intel Core i3 processors, 15.6 inch screens, and 3 GB DDR3 RAMs. Following are its main models:

• Fujitsu Lifebook AH530
• Fujitsu Lifebook S710
• Fujitsu Lifebook LH530M
• Fujitsu Lifebook SH771

Following are other laptop brands available in India:

• Wipro
• Microsoft
• MSI
• Intel
• LG

India laptop industry news

Sony India has recently announced its plans to market 6.5 lakh laptops of the Vaio brand in 2012-13. The electronics company from Japan is supposed to put in INR 90 crore and initiate a fresh marketing program for the brand with Kareena Kapoor, its brand ambassador.

Sony India has also introduced the newest models of Vaio and is looking to increase its network of distribution with the addition of 500 new stores, which will take the total number of Sony India stores to 4500.

Sony is presently the top name in the segment for consumer notebooks in India. According to IDC statistics, in the third quarter of the 2011-12 fiscal its market share was estimated at 20 percent. Vaio laptops have a 100 percent growth rate as opposed to the entire laptop industry, which averages 25 percent.

Sachin Thapar, the head of Sony India’s IT and Mobiles division, has stated that Vaio’s contribution is set to increase to 25 percent from 20 percent as far as the aggregate sales of Sony India in 2012-13 are concerned.

Sony Vaio is also supposed to introduce 15 exclusive brand stores of Vaio in 2012, which will make the total number 50. Its onsite services for laptops are also supposed to have started during July 2012.

ACi, a UK based laptop brand, has introduced the cheapest and completely operational laptop in India. ACi Icon 1100 is worth INR 4999 and 10.2 inch screen as well as high resolution. The company’s Indian representatives are Allied Computers International (Asia) Ltd.

Hirji Patel, the chairman of Allied Computers International (Asia) Ltd., has stated that the laptop is compatible with Windows and has an expandable memory with an upper limit of 1 GB. The company has also introduced 6 other mid to high end laptops. He estimates that the company will be able to sell 2 lakh ACi laptops every year. The company will also look to add approximately 500 dealerships to its existing base by July 2012.

Last Updated on 11/09/2012