The biggest lie in laptop retail is that newer always means better
Walk into any electronics store in India today, and you'll be steered toward the "latest launches" with bright stickers screaming "NEW MODEL 2025!" But here's what nobody tells you: that shiny new budget laptop at ₹40,000 is often a worse machine than a three-year-old business laptop selling for the same price in the refurbished or clearance section. I've watched countless students and freelancers fall for this trap. They buy the newest Celeron or entry-level Ryzen laptop because it feels modern, only to struggle with it six months later. Meanwhile, someone who picked up a 2022 ThinkPad or a 2021 Dell Latitude is cruising through the same workload without a hiccup. Let me show you why this happens, using real examples that matter to actual buyers. The Comparison Nobody Talks About Let's put two laptops side by side. Both are available in India today for roughly ₹40,000–₹45,000. Option A: New Budget Laptop (2024/2025 launch) ...