usage? screen preferences?

the inspiron 14 is fine for normal usage and some light gaming.

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Nov 14 2009, 11:44 PM

full-pledged notebook:
12''= acer 2930, compaq cq20

thin&light notebook:
13'': inspiron 13z

benq s42, studio 15

performance wise s42,
movies wise, studio 15, bigger screen is better

asus k40in, samsung r470, inspiron 13
hp dv3-2111tx at rm 2849
all these only has g102m, g105m, hd4330, entry level gpu.
but if want better performance, benq s42 at rm 2999

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Nov 15 2009, 10:19 PM

usage? budget? screen size?

don't want consider asus k40ab?
its has the best performance in term of gaming for rm 1999, amd ql-64, ati hd4570, free DOS, comes with 2 years global warranty.

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Nov 16 2009, 10:09 AM

what's wrong with amd

well, its just that you are getting less performance with intel + nvidia/ati with that budget.

dell inspiron 13, if you don't need dvd drive.

if its to be your main computer, take the lenovo g450.
unless you need the portability and battery life of acer 1410T

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Nov 16 2009, 12:54 PM

well then, acer 1410T might be a good choice
but still, do try at shop first, see if the 11.6'' too small for your eyes.

Do consider acer 1810T, the extra pixel on height is good for seeing more lines on programming

unless portability and battery life is an issue, lenovo g450 has much more better value

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Nov 16 2009, 01:03 PM

budget? usage?

if don't need dvd drive
dell inspiron 13

if need dvd drive
hp dv3-2102TU
compaq cq35

if want long battery life
dell inspiron 13z
hp dm3
asus ul30a

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Nov 16 2009, 09:38 PM

benq s42 for 3k, studio 15 for 2.7k, if can up budget to 3.3k, benq s57 is much better choice.

Dell Studio 15 is available at shops, but you can't customize it.
in terms of performance and price, those two given the best with each cons.
better performance - benq s42
better aftersales + customizable spec - studio 15

lenovo y450 would be around 3.6k to get similar performance with benq s42

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Nov 17 2009, 09:25 AM

a bit overpriced since its sony, but still a great machine.
cons:
less resolution, this only 1600x900 vs 1920x1080
little bit less performance, hd4650 vs hd4670

Its ok, other alternative would be msi gt725, sager np8662, but these two more towards performance.

dell inspiron 14, up the gpu to hd4330, or asus k40ab for 2k

take inspiron 14 for rm 1999, though it might be more expensive than the one you looking, but it has better after sales.
take asus k40ab for rm 1999 if want some performance on latest games + it comes with 2 years global warranty.
else, those 4 are pretty much the same performance wise, just pick the design you like and the cheapest.
samsung r420 pretty much has slight better spec and for the price, it included original windows, consider this.

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Nov 17 2009, 07:47 PM

any gaming?

consider dell studio 15 for 2.7k, asus k40ab for 2k.

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Nov 17 2009, 10:47 PM