u/LandscapeEastern3763

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to buy a laptop and have narrowed it down to these two options.

ASUS TUF F16 (FX607VJB-RL179WS)

Intel Core 5 210H (8C/12T)

NVIDIA RTX 3050 6GB

16GB DDR4 RAM

512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD

16" FHD+ (1920×1200), 144Hz, 16:10

56Wh battery

Windows 11 Home + MS Office Home 2024 + Microsoft 365 Basic

Price after 18% GST claim: ~₹63.5k

Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 (Latest i5-13450HX SKU)

Intel Core i5-13450HX (10C/16T)

NVIDIA RTX 3050 6GB (95W)

16GB DDR5 RAM

512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD

15.6" FHD (1920×1080), 144Hz, 100% sRGB

60Wh battery

Windows 11 Home + MS Office Home 2024

Price after 18% GST claim: ~₹70–73k

My use case:

I'm an MBA student and will primarily use the laptop for programming, AI tools (ChatGPT, Ollama, local LLMs), Excel and data analysis, video editing, heavy multitasking, and occasional gaming (GTA V, RDR2, Valorant, Forza Horizon 5). I plan to keep it for at least 4–5 years, so long-term reliability, thermals, and performance are important to me.

Questions:

Is the LOQ worth paying ₹7–10k more?

Which has better thermals and long-term reliability?

Are there any common issues with either model?

If you were spending your own money, which one would you choose and why?

I'm based in Haryana India and am considering starting a brake pad manufacturing business. I'm trying to understand whether it's a worthwhile industry to enter in 2026 and what the biggest challenges are.

My biggest question is about sales and customer acquisition.

Let's say I have a quality product and manufacturing setup in place. How do I actually get buyers?

Do new manufacturers usually sell through distributors and wholesalers?

How do you convince auto parts retailers and workshops to stock a new brand?

Is direct-to-consumer a viable option in this industry?

How long does it typically take to build a distribution network?

What sales channels have worked best for you?

I'd love to hear from anyone involved in automotive components, brake pad manufacturing, distribution, or aftermarket sales. Any advice, lessons learned, or mistakes to avoid would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

I'm based in Haryana (India) and considering starting a brake pad manufacturing business. I'm trying to understand:

Market demand and competition

Typical startup investment

Profit margins

OEM vs aftermarket opportunities

Do new manufacturers typically sell through distributors and wholesalers?

What sales channels worked best when you started?

I'd appreciate insights from anyone with experience in automotive manufacturing or brake components.