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Feonfeon
post Nov 24 2009, 04:38 PM

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Need an urgent help.

currently my HP laptop just decide to leave me after only 1 year + usage.
My previous laptop using AMD, 2 RAM, 160 GB and so far, i think this kind of spec is quite enough for me.

So, please help me decide on best laptop/mini laptop.

1. Brand.
I prefer HP. Or any brand with sleek and smooth design.
2. Budget.
Below RM 2K
3. Specs.
Im a multitasker user, so i like to play Youtube, Online, Watch Movies @ listening to Music, do office works and once a while, i will playing on game like Sims 3.
4. Size.
I like small and lightweight, prefer 13.1", the smaller the better. Prefer sleek design cos im kinda picky on how it looks also tongue.gif

Suggest please please? I dont want to do same mistake again ( i bought AMD, just to be informed by a friend that it burns easily. issit?)

Thanks!

This post has been edited by Feonfeon: Nov 24 2009, 04:40 PM
Feonfeon
post Nov 24 2009, 09:52 PM

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QUOTE(lee_what2004 @ Nov 24 2009, 04:52 PM)
dell studio 15, sager np2098, benq s42
can't get 13'' below 2k. Suggest Asus k40ab for rm 1999 if want to play game.
amd is just the same as intel, its just that its abit hotter but not that hot till can burn people.
but cpu are build to withstand it, no problem.
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err..got other brand? its AMD right? i prefer intel if can? price could b rm2+..
been using AMD myself, and using for 5-6 hours everyday and suddenly my old laptop jus~ rclxub.gif
Feonfeon
post Nov 24 2009, 10:15 PM

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QUOTE(lee_what2004 @ Nov 24 2009, 09:55 PM)
try inspiron 13 + up the gpu to hd4330, but no dvd drive, weight at 1.8kg
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http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/p...s=dhs&cs=mydhs1

is it dis one? it doesnt look too bad. i might consider it smile.gif
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post Nov 24 2009, 10:30 PM

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thankss. do u happen to know how much does it cost? for the laptop n upgrade?
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post Nov 24 2009, 10:36 PM

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ugghhh im not good in this technie thingy, far cry from customize it. but then if total is below rm2.5k, i might consider it.

any other similar brand?
smile.gif might go shopping for laptop dis weekend.
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post Nov 25 2009, 09:53 AM

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QUOTE(lee_what2004 @ Nov 24 2009, 10:44 PM)
that's what I mean, if you buy from shop, most probably they only keep the rm 2199 and rm 2999 model, you can't upgrade at shop. need to order online.

hp, 13'' also need 2.9k, dv3-2111tx
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Oh so d diff is the video card right? w.out it i cant play heavy game?


i think i'll take basic cos its within my budget. it shud b gud enof i guess. nod.gif

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post Nov 25 2009, 02:19 PM

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QUOTE(lee_what2004 @ Nov 22 2009, 11:58 PM)
can consider inspiron 14 for rm1999, better after sales service.
if want some break having games, asus k40ab for rm 1999
if want long battery life, 6-7 hours, acer 4810TZ for rm 1999
all is 14'' smile.gif

if want smaller, 11.6'', acer 1810TZ at rm 1899, long battery life as well.
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QUOTE(lee_what2004 @ Nov 25 2009, 09:55 AM)
well, if possible, buy online, since after upgrade the video card, still inside your budget~

the gma4500mhd on the basic model is weaker than nvidia on your last hp notebook sweat.gif
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VA5DM2?tag=hl...NJJ406SGZCF45Y&

http://www.netbookreviews.net/acer/aspire-1810tz/

this one...would it be good alternative beside dell inspiron 13?
saw the size is much smaller, altho i think i couldnt play much DVD game on it..hmmm hmm.gif
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post Nov 26 2009, 10:40 AM

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Sorry if i come back with more questions.. i jus don want to waste my $ on next laptop that last for 1 year oni.. sweat.gif

i checked my previous laptop that died on me.

HP Pav. 2032
-AMD Athlon (1.9Ghz, 512Kb L2 Cache), 2 GB RAM, 160 HD, 12.1", Nvidia Gforce 6150
-Bought for RM 2.8K

Now can i know if there's anything similar brand/model like my previous lap on the market nowdays?
I found this requirement is enough for me to do my everyday tasks including playing Sims 3. nod.gif
-Budget shall b RM 2k to 2.5k or less is better.

Thanks notworthy.gif

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post Nov 26 2009, 02:43 PM

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QUOTE(astria @ Nov 26 2009, 11:01 AM)
HP tx2500 series... laugh.gif

i ve seen 1 with Turion x2 Ultra and HD3200 before...

jokes aside... i would say models like Asus K40In, or even K40Ab would be good enough...
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Hmm..whats the price range?

Other than Asus...any other brand? HP new model got something similar like this?
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post Nov 26 2009, 02:48 PM

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How bout HP Dv2? would it be gud to use for office applications, online, and some gaming? hmm.gif
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post Nov 26 2009, 03:05 PM

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QUOTE(lee_what2004 @ Nov 26 2009, 02:48 PM)
if really want similar, consider HP Pav. dv2-1122, 12.1'', AMD ATHLON NEO X2 L355, ATI RADEON X3410, 2gb ram, 320gb hdd, should be rm 2.5k.
unless really anti-amd, consider k40in, or the inspiron 13 with upgrade video card.
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Im still 50-50 bout AMD tho, but im considering it.
Again, thanks for the alternatives. i'll take note of K40in, Inspiron 13 n HP DV2. notworthy.gif

QUOTE(lee_what2004 @ Nov 26 2009, 02:55 PM)
it should be fine unless you are demanding.
the lack of cpu power is compensated with the better gpu in its class.
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GPU? sweat.gif

QUOTE(astria @ Nov 26 2009, 02:55 PM)
good enuf, but dun expect much battery from it though...
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Erm, battery is not my primary concern smile.gif i x use it so much.



I only hope it could support some little gaming (i play Sim 3 only~hee) n enough power to do multasking work unsure.gif

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