haha ^^...my friend also got one Aspire One (the first batch that also looks like a brick )...

Yes, my thought as well..i think because of the aspect ratio of 16:9 makes it look fatter & shorter...but Acer really good at this as the Notebook looks slim and nice..same goes with 4740G/4745G and others, though they have the same 16:9 ratio...

This post has been edited by miahahaha: Apr 16 2010, 09:10 AM

i'm in comp lab now and one of my friend's ASUS N61 is having a problem.

it's just 9 months old and blue lines are appearing on his screen. man.. haha..

btw guys, if i hook my laptop to a HDTV via HDMI, when i play a DVD captured in HD format, will it show in HD? do we need a HD player to play HD-DVDs ar ? or my normal DVD drive is sufficient ? the DVD doesn't look HD.. even my downloaded movies look sharper.

This post has been edited by Bushido: Apr 16 2010, 09:46 AM

how's the video encoded???

i ve a concert DVD but the video is encoded in HD-MPEG (or sth along the line)... 1080p format, but in regular DVD-9 disc... can be played on normal DVD player...

A normal DVD player will do ...no need for a HD player..

there's a diff between HD DVD and Bluray. Normal DVD drive can handle HD DVD.

Btw, my k-lite is having problems playing full hd vids, ie 1080p. Need another player. Recomendation? (interesting, my k-lite is perfect up to 720p.

hi guys
long time not here already but good to see some old frens still around

currently looking to get a 13" with dedicated gpu for as my travel companion
any recommendations?
would NOT consider any 14" models btw as the size make it harder to carry on my travels
thanks

sordanny, what's up submarine... what about the 14" timeline series... its quite slim...

hi doubleU
no would not consider 14 inchers becuz they are harder to carry because of 16:9 screens
it's long.....
13 inchers are the best cuz it's easy to handle

@sordanny
Maybe you can try your luck @ SG....Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG (yes, its 13" with dedicated GPU)

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Added on April 16, 2010, 10:46 amPink VAIO ...

This post has been edited by monza84: Apr 16 2010, 10:46 AM

Ion2???

@sordanny
What about Dell Vostro 3300...got G310M with Core I Series ..

Vaio Z with i5-540M + GT330M + 1.4KG@RM5999

Insane pricing ....

Then, maybe Alienware M11x ....can order from Dell MY

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Added on April 16, 2010, 10:54 amo crap..forgot that Sordanny actually want 13"

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Added on April 16, 2010, 10:55 amThen Alienware M13x ...

This post has been edited by monza84: Apr 16 2010, 10:55 AM

but still worse then 3820TG...

it also comes with 1600x900 and aluminium body with carbon fiber lid
3820TG is 1.8KG, wieght more and not available in MY...

haha ^^...well, that would be the problem as the laptop is not available in MY..well, sordanny always take flight oversea,then shouldn't be a problem going to SG

try toshiba portage ?? hp envy 13 ??

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Added on April 16, 2010, 11:29 amgo that country to hv a vacation then fly back with new laptop xD ^^
hv anyone help ppl buy iphone from Europe there ??
It's save to used DHL deliver my netbook with insurance cover ??

This post has been edited by Dackson: Apr 16 2010, 11:29 AM

thanks for all the suggestions guys

i'm looking for something plain and simple, business casual sort of laptop as support and personal laptop


alienware is obviously out of the question cuz it's too flashy
3820TG - sounds good, will keep a lookout for it on my transit in changi in another 2 weeks time
sony vaio Z - is it too fancy??
dell vostro 3300 - looked at dell website but the photos in customise and on the main page is different???
ion2 - what's that???

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Added on April 16, 2010, 11:33 amiphone best is get from maxis/digi for the official warranty lor
but seriously why use a toy like the iphone???
and such as pain in the arse when driving and want to use the phone

This post has been edited by sordanny: Apr 16 2010, 11:33 AM

Nvidia Ion 2... never heard of???

basically adds a discrete GPU to the N450 netbook... expect abt the same performance as GeForce 310M...

but take note Ion (1st gen) and Ion 2 works differently when u search in Google...

errr no lor
work issues have been keeping me very occupied lately