HP Intel Core i3 5th Gen 5010U - (4 GB/1 TB HDD/DOS) 15-ac098TU Laptop  (15.6 inch, Turbo SIlver Color With Diamond & Cross Brush Pattern, 2.19 kg)

If not for Krishna Das's comment above, I would never have imagined where the Windows 7 drivers for this laptop were. Thanks so much, Krishna - you saved my day.

Some points to remember for Windows 7:

The HP customer care (1800 11 22 67) is very responsive. Please call them if you have any questions. They were the ones who first alerted me that I should use a 64-bit OS.

- If you are installing Windows 7, please ensure that you install the 64-bit version, not the 32-bit one. That's because ...

Core i3 (5th Gen- 5010U) 2.1 GHz with 4 GB DDR3 RAM Expandable up to 8 GB with 2 Slots & Intel HD Graphics 5500 Processor. These specs speak for itself. Nice performance, no lag. More than sufficient for our daily usage.
Sleek design and metal like finish gives the premium look. HD LED Backlit 15.6 inch display makes viewing a pleasant experience. Images are sharp and able to play 1080p videos flawlessly. Viewing angles are also good.
1 TB HDD, Bluetooth v4.0 and 3 USB (2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB...

Good product for day to day use.
Not suitable for gaming and heavy video editing.
Compact and stylish design.
Touchpad is not very good