What to go for ? Dell Vostro A860, Inspiron 15 or a Compaq CQ 40 - 327 TU model ?

I have been always uncomfortable with the idea of not seeing something physically and just ordering it online . (DELL) And since I know this is India At least I can see a Compaq in person. Although Vostro A860 is a few thousand rupees cheaper than Compaq CQ 40 - 327 TU it is the customer care of dell that worries me. How is the customer care of HP ? Any advice please ?

CC of dell is way better than hp.
even i have been always uncomfortable with the idea of not seeing something physically and just ordering it online.
i wanted to see it myself before ordering
and my 1st laptop itself was a dell inspiron 1525 orederd online without actually seeing it,
and dell didnt disappoint at all
dell is way better than hp
get the vostro A860.

Now you can see some of the Dell's models at croma and other Dell experience zone. Also many retailers are also keeping Dell's laptop.

yes go n have a look at the stores but order online to customise it according to ur needs and get a better quote online..

while hp-compaq customer care is not great as dell is reputed to be, i never had a bad experince with them when i dealt with them two times for friends.

you dont have the convenience of having them pick up the laptop, but well, i prefer a actual service center where i can get hold of people.

i am using a compaq cq60-104tu and am pretty happy with it

I Have a Very Very Bad Experience with HP-Compaq Service for Notebook.

And Dell is excellent and that too onsite.

vostro A860 is a buisness series laptop very sturdy for 32-33k
i think u shud get inspiron 15 as it has better mulltimedia features for an average home user,
it wud be around ~35k

inspiron 15 is 37,990 without carry bag. so add another 2k for a good laptop bag and its 40k right there. not to mention the externl speakers which i will need to buy. lets see. there is not much diff in the vostro n inspiron onfig except for HDD i think and screen size. neway thanks. will check out.

then get the vostro A860.
its a good deal
i dont think this has a webcam

first of all u have not mentioned ur budget...have u seen Dell Studio 15 ?...a review has been put up on it recently....

+1 for the new Dell Studio 1555 ..

hmmm... I didnt specify my budget because i pinpointedly asked for a choice between these 3 models.