well, formatting the laptop is just like any usual task you do with your notebook, its just hdd read/write. its not really the only factor that will spoil the notebook.

as for the windows, as long you got the key on the sticker below the notebook, you can use other windows cd and key in it to install.

lee_what2004 : oic...ok...tq~ u mean i can use other windows&its key 2 install it 2 my laptop? so it mz b ori 1 lo? i have a qus here, wat if other desktop/laptop use my windows key 2 install it into their desktop/laptop? does it work? wat will happen if i use d same key 2 install it back 2 my laptop?

well, technically, you can install using your cd-key to other notebook/pc
but its illegal...
the cd-key is tied to that particular notebook only, since its oem

oic....so d other pc/lt dat have my windows key wun happen anythg 1 lo? wat happen if dey track it down n found out abt it? will my windows key being pulled back/cancelled?

Well, formatting a hard drive is quite a rigorous task and thus may shorten its lifespan if you do so too often

Yes. The product/activation key that comes with your notebook can be used with other Windows installations. But bear in mind that it is bound to your notebook and you wont be able to use it to install Windows on a different PC.

Loki[D.d.G] : oic....ok....i get it now...thanks much... =)

Abch: how 2 knw whether its ez 2 b upgraded or not?

upgrade a notebook wont be a good idea to invest...
notebook can be upgrade, but the cost is likely to be hefty
and by cost it is not only in term of money...
to me, get a good spec notebook today can already last you a 3-4 years...
do not forget, hardware is always a few miles ahead of advancement in software.

Quite expensive to upgrade.. like the CPU and GPU.. very expensive.. LoL.. you'd better buy a new system if so..

Upgrading the RAM and HDD of most notebooks is pretty easy. Likewise the CPU and GPU, though those have more procedures and caveats you have to abide by.

But as others have noted, apart from the RAM and HDD, a mobile CPU or GPU is likely to cost you an exorbitant amount of cash that is rarely justified by the performance increase they afford.

thanks, wanttobuylaptop , Eugene91 & Loki[D.d.G] . ya, i understand ram n hdd r easier 2 b upgraded. i oso heard dat if wana upgrade cpu&gpu, better get another 1. i got u now...tahnks...

Hehe...i got mine yesterday for RM2400 ...without any accesories of course ...being running up and down lowyat and imbi plaza so that i can get the best price.
Try it already...the performance quite ok for rm2.4k.

ur specs exact?

nicholas_ywk: yer~ y so lucky 1? shit! spent rm150 extra. wun go 2 dat shop again. u mean x have d acer bag? mz have wat, cz its free 1. i knw u x have all d mouse n everything. wher u get it? i mean d shop. low yat or imbi? n d shop's name.

VIDIA® GeForce® 310M with 512 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM

this gc equal wit wat desktop gc??

thanks..

Considering it seems to be a re-brand of the G 210M, then I'd say it is slightly weaker than the desktop HD4350

And if compare against Lenovo G450 W7HP, which one is better?
I guess it should differ in terms of proc and of course an extra $200-300 on the price tag, rite?

well, most difference would be the cpu,
as gpu wise, 310m is just rebranded from g210m, not much difference.

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Feb 2 2010, 12:52 PM

mind to tell me where u bought it??

Hi.. i got mine 2 days ago. There are some problems i found out. While i was installing those pirated games, some hang, some just missing file. But when i install original games or what, it works. I dont know if the rest of you expirienced it. Well, since people were asking about games, i can run left for dead at 1366x768 with 4xMSAA and 2XAA and the rest are att enabled and high... i get a reading FPS of 30~40FPS. But i set high performance throught the nvidia control pannel. f i run on Quality i get 15~25FPS only. Will update later once i complete install my CODMW2