anyone knows buy laptop from Sen Heng using RHB plusOne credit card can get extra 2 years warranty on top of the default warranty year?

tq monza..i think i've decision already..a
since i'm gonna use it for office work and im not a gamer..
so it would be better to choose dell as per ur suggestion..tq again..

thanks for ur reply..i will take dell as i'm in tight budget..even acer is only 150++ diff
from dell..but it is a lot..tq again..

the extra warranty is covered by sen heng most probably..
it is so-called retailer warranty in the foreign countries
erm...it is subjective, but i would prefer brand's warranty more...

@ajercrazy
you are most welcome
you cannot go wrong with either one,
and Dell is really worth the buck
i would most probably buy the same one for my sister also

but also worth ma since if anything happens during the period, sen heng will cover it instead of we pay extra 200+ to get extra 2 years from manufacturers.

Well, true because SH would cover all the cost for you, but please be sure what actually SH will include in the warranty...

dear sifu's,

i am contemplating to get Core-Duo or Core-2-Duo. whether it worth the money (+/- RM600) to get C2D. is the different that significant for one to spend extra RM600 for C2D?

btw, my usage is mostly internet surfing, and occasionally Photoshop CS4 because I am a photography hobbyist.

your advice is very much appreciated

if u are refering to laptop, we need spec for the whole laptop to comment wor..
if u are mentioning hardware...
generally c2d is the mainstream...

for example,

dell inspiron 1440 with dual core processor (t4300) = rm1499
dell inspiron 1440 with c2d processor (t6600) = rm2099

in such case, is the performance so noticeably different that one would top-up rm600 for the c2d processor?

with the dual core processor (t4300) + 2gb ram, would the lag be too irritating if i process/multitask internet surfing (firefox) + photoshop cs4?

again, thanks for your advice

@brian

In the very first place,please do state your budget first as there might be other better laptops around

ok, maybe i should list down in details. here you go...

1. brand : i am open to any brand, except compaq
2. budget : rm2000 and below, the cheaper the better
3. specs : of coz c2d if i can afford, but i just want to explore how "slower" is the dual core processor (e.g. t4300), that's why i asked those questions as above.
4. size : 14" - 15"
5. usage : 90% firefox/facebook, 10% photoshop

will an independent gpu helpful for photoshop? coz i see the Dell VOSTRO V1088 (with ATI 4330) on sale at rm1830 is quite attractive.

Yes it will help in Photoshop CS4. The Core 2 Duo is 5-15% faster then T4300 and since it has a larger L2 Cache and stuff its a bit faster but if you use an onboard video card , its going to suck. The ATI 4330 seems to be a good offer. It will be helpful for photoshop or other applications and not to mention that with Flash 10 and such you can even use the GPU's help when it comes to intense flash gaming (i.e restaurant city)

prasys


any comment on MSI ? worth it ?

mine use ~ skype, msn , facebook ,
(would Dota if can)?
thx

This post has been edited by devil94: Feb 4 2010, 06:44 PM

thanks prasys! now i have better idea on what to get

anyone interested in buying a good gaming laptop which supports the latest games?

im selling off my benq s57 at a good price

anyone interested can visit this link :
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1316766

Quoted from previous version thread :-
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31554120



I'm also looking for a netbook within that range. What shop in lowyat do you recommend with good price and trade in an old laptop (5 years old acer).

Its better for you to roamed around in LYP before buying the laptop..some shop are just pricey while some give good deals ...just roamed around and compared each other prices and what freebies can you get from the shop ..

iinm your budget is rm 1.1k?
Consider EPC 1001P-BLK013X-XPH @ PCZone, RM 1099,
As for the trade in, I'm not sure, even if the shop allowed, it would usually be valued lower than its value...

Anyone got any recommendations for a gaming laptop for aroung 3k? With generous memory, a good fan ( don't wanna burn my hands) and decent resolution? I prefer dell and hp, thanks.

Get a Acer 5740G.Its value for money

i5-430M + HD5470 +15.6 WXGA

Dell would be Studio 15,
Though value for 3k as for now is Acer 5740G@RM2999