trying to keep the list from being cluttered up but once netbooks variations start increasing, we might see the need for a whole new section for them



the vostro is alright when it's outfitted with basic specs. But when you start upping the numbers, it's price comes close to the XPS 1330 (or even exceeds it, depending on what you choose to put inside). The vostro's build quality also comes across as being abit flimsy and plasticky .

what do you all have to say about the macbook13'? is it value for money? or are there other computers with almost the same or better specs around the same price.
i feel that it's a bit overpriced.

Superb Guide. something that answers users frequently asked questions over this section.

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what do you think of the compaq cq40? i think for a small budget it represents the best value.. or are there better ones around within that price range?

and btw, i too agree that netbooks should be separated. as stated above, there are already several variants offered here by different manufacturers. IMO at least..

there's the Acer 4530 at almost the same price. Depends on what you use it for. spec differences are minor , the acer comes with bluetooth while the cq40 does not. but the acer has a slightly lousier graphic card.

hmmm ... many requests for netbooks eh? expect a small small section to come up soon then

i still can't differentiate those graphic card...juz like u said, isn't bigger number means better performance?
then i hear sum1 saying nvidia wif 256mb ddr3 is better than those 512 wif ddr2??

more i hear, more i confuse...

may some1 briefly explain this to me? coz i'm planning to buy a laptop for high graphic gaming...

PLEASE don't giv me link(s) to those long, boring review...

Whats the difference between HP HDX16t and dv5t? They seem to have similar specs other than the 16 in screen for hdx. And they are going for the same price of rm5999

this would probably help you. just search for the model of the graphic card and see it's ranking





the HDx16t has a better build quality than the already solid dv5t think of the HDx16t as the big brother, better proc, higher screen reso and nicer design imho. dv5t has the advantage of a higher capacity batt however. Hard to comment on the price since it depends on your own config, but the HDx16t is usally more expensive.

From what i know, HP in malaysia is not customizable? From the price list i got they are going at the same price but the dv5t has slightly better specs lol

if they're going for the same price, just get the 1 you like the most

btw : netbook sections has been added. hope it helps abit

I think you should add these popular CQ40 models in 14" budget category:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/786771

thanks for the input

considered that laptop, but thought the BenQ S42 was better. Last I checked their prices were about 1k different ?

EDIT: the dell studio 14 also just came out. waiting to see if its good

This post has been edited by corad: Dec 22 2008, 11:55 AM

Studio 14 using old CPU.. not centrino 2.. expensive furthermore.. suggestion u get studio 15(centrino2, Cheaper).. both using same graphs hd 3450

The Benq S42 is in a different league, it's definitely better but it's definitely not for budget users. It's in the RM3500+ range.
CQ40-133AX is RM2099, CQ40-125AX is RM1999.

sorry for leaving this idle for so long.

yeap, that is a worthwhile buy i'll be adding in a budget section in a few weeks ... exam period now

hope this thread continues to be helpful.

Perhaps time for a thread update? I might be getting a lappy soon

haha ... will do !

check back after this weekend

any update on the netbook part?

just wanna ask.. is that true Kingston RAM contribute to laptop overheating? coz some guy at lowyat inform me like that when i survey laptop at his shop.. he said if want to upgrade RAM, better to choose transcend etc rather than kingston.. is that true? or he just BSing?

more opinions needed on this issue..pls clarify