We already did. You can;

a) Get an OEM copy of the desired version of Windows 7 you wish to use.

b) Get a laptop that comes pre-installed with Windows 7

c) Use an open source OS like Linux.

Don't bother about MS Office and the extra you need to pay for it. Open Office can do everything MS' paid version does.

RM5,000.00

- Business user
- Sturdy > Look

- Need : Web cam, > 14.1 inch, Docking system
- Don't need : > 250GB HDD, > 3GB RAM

Fire away.

thinkpad t400, dell latitude e6400

Hi all.
I bought this desktop for RM2k on August (just 2 months ago)
I am very happy with the performance. It matches exactly what I am looking for fast and realible, I am very happy with it. For me, it worth the RM2k I spent on it.
Basically, I enjoy the computer smooth and fast performance, and the built-in Intel G31 work good for all my daily need. So, I really don’t need an independent graphic card.
My main propose is internet surfing, Microsoft office, some photo editing, facebook gaming and watch DVD movie.
Configuration:
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (2x3.0GHz 1066FSB 3MB Cache)
Asus P5KPL-AM
1TB SATA 2
2x2GB DDR2 800 Dual Channel
Logitech Keyboard Mouse
Asus 20x/8xDL/14x DVD Ram



Well, I am going to buy another laptop.
I am looking for similar performance as above. Smooth and fast performance, a built-in graphic card is enough.
My main propose is still the same, internet surfing, Microsoft office, some photo editing, facebook gaming and watch DVD movie.
Please suggest me any notebook that suit my need.
But Intel processor only, Intel served me very well for past 5 years, I am happy with it.
Budget: RM2k – RM3k
battery power consumption is not important for me also

any size preference? weight?

as long as not >6kg..
size normal, no preference

well, for under 3k, the best processor you could get is p8600-p8700, which is around 2.4-2.5GHz
samsung r470, which has basic nvidia gpu g105m.

you might want to ugprade the hdd to western digital scorpio black 320GB 7200rpm WD3200BJKT for better performance.
since mobile hdd is still slower than desktop hdd.

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Nov 7 2009, 02:29 PM

yup, p8600-8700 is what i am looking for now. T9000 series is a bit too expensive..
samsung r470 meet all my need. thanks a lot.
any similar model from dell, asus, fujitsu, acer, lenovo, hp? for comparison in choosing.

This post has been edited by WoodStock: Nov 7 2009, 02:40 PM

acer 4937G had p8700, but not sure still available or not.
benq s42 also has p8700 and nvidia 9600m gt, overkill for your needs, but sells at rm 2999 near my place.
lenovo, >3k.
dell, inspiron 13 at rm 2999, inspiron 14/15 by customize it.
hp, would be only p7450.
fujitsu, >3k.
asus, >3k.

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Nov 7 2009, 02:42 PM

dell vostro 1520
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 32bit (English)
Intel Core 2 Duo P8700, 2.53GHz, 1066MHz, 3M L2 Cache, Dual Core
Microsoft® Works 9.0 (Does Not Include Microsoft® Office 2003/2007 Software
No Trial Ware
15.4" Premium WXGA+ (1440x900) Display With TrueLife™ (Wide View)
3GB (1x2GB+1x1GB) 800MHz Dual-channel DDR2 SDRAM Memory
320GB SATA 7200RPM Hard Drive with Free Fall Sensor
8X DVD/RW Optical Drive
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500MHD(Black)
4-cell 38 WHr Lithium Ion Primary Battery (1 Year Warranty)
65W AC Adapter (110V/220V) CHN
V1520 LCD Bazel with camera for WIN7
15.4" LCD cover, for integrated graphic, Black
Dell Wireless 1397 (802.11g) for Malaysia Only

RM2999
would this fit my demand??
any comment

can't be sure, but that's your best bet for the budget.

worth it worth the price?

Guys, need help choosing laptop.

Need:

Core 2 Duo (doesn't matter which processor)
2gb ram at least
250 gb hdd at least
graphics card (optional)
webcam
light, preferably <5kg
looks slim/solid
13 - 15 inch..
I need loong battery life..Preferably 6 - 10 hours.

Budget: 2000 - 4000. Brand doesn't matter.

Shoot it.

well, for me, its not, since at that price, I can get benq s42 with p8700 and nvidia 9600m gt,
but are you always maxing your processor usage?

culv notebook,
acer timeline series, asus ul series, hp dm series
13'': acer 3810T, asus ul30a, hp dm3
14'': acer 4810TG, asus ul80vt
15'': acer 5810T, asus ul50vt

well, basically i am looking for a problem free laptop. because the time to computer down, repair, lost of data, would cost me more. and i dont need graphic card because i pay facebook game only. well, may be i am bias, but i dont trust benq. worry if have a lot problem after sometime of using..

that part is understandable.
if thats the problem, I suggest up the warranty to 3 years.

What's the difference between XPS and Latitude -- other than look?

xps is outdated model.
studio xps is the new one.

well, sxps is more to multimedia notebook, latitude is built tougher.

I've been looking at that asus ul30 x5 for a looong time already! How much is it right now? It doesn't have a DVD burner though..Hmmm...How much to buy another standalone dvd burner?

I don't really trust acer, as i've heard many complaints about them...


No worries about Benq..They've been a solid performer for me

its should be around rm 2799.
external dvd-burner slim is around rm 200.