yeap!! of cus i still do!!!!.. my dear E63 fans

anyway, i did consider integrated GPU too...but then i'm greedy for the new Intel i- processor...and then the worst part are those with integrated GPU cost nearly as much as those that are with dedicated GPU... so kinda a catch-22 situation...

but..will still consider those with integrated GPU too...less heat mah..as quoted below...



no la..3k too much liao..over budget...anyway, thanx for ur suggestion..

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Added on May 5, 2010, 7:54 pmis this for real???...i5 for below 2k?...if this is the real deal without any typos, seems like i've made my decision oredy and this thread can close liao...

seriously....this spec is for real?...

This post has been edited by fastreader: May 5 2010, 07:51 PM

@fastreader
Yes, that spec is real ....

the new Dell Inspiron 13R looks like a value buy.. for RM2299, you got Core i3 with ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 - 1GB

4741G also not bad, same spec as 4740G.
But with better outlook and lighter.

dell inspiron 13R..im looking 4ward to it...is it a new model???

New model

is it available now????

stick with the laptop den u have to get build in graphics , less heat and somemore longer time battery life per usage...compare dedicated graphics .. if u purposely for gaming puropose and less take out from ur room .. better take desktop la

build in graphics mostl;y can run this edy "surfing, skype, youtube, movie, (facebook game)" mafia wars mayb can with low settings

This post has been edited by destee88: May 5 2010, 09:59 PM

oic...juz curious lah, how come most of the 4740 i googled are advertised with the i3 processor?...is the i5 proc a phased-out model?...dun mind to advise me on this...


4741G?..still available?..

Hi, can consider

Acer AS4741G-332G50
-Ci3-330/2GB/500GB/DVDRW/ATI radeon 5450 512MB VGA/Webcam/B.Tooth/Wifi/W7HP/3 yrs warranty
RM2260

COMPAQ CQ42-189TX
-Intel i3 330, 2gb DDR3 ram,320GB HDD,ATI radeon 5430 512MB VGA, Webcam, B.Tooth, Wifi,Win7 Premium, 3 yrs warranty
RM2199

Lenovo G460-Core i3-330M 5903-8711 (W7HP)
I3-330M 2.13GHZ / DDR3 2GB / 500GB / DVDRW / Nvidia 310M 512MB / 14.1"WXGA / CAM / WIFI / W7HP
RM2399

TOSHIBA L510-S4316B WEIGHT: 2.35kg
i3-330M 2.13G / DDR3 2GB / DVDRW / 320GB / 14.1" / Intel X4500 GMA / WEBCAM / W7HP
RM2499

Asus A42JK-I350WHP2G500GDL
14" HD (1366x768) LED backlit | i3-350M 2.26 GHz 3MB | 2GB DDR3 SO-DIMM | Windows® 7 Home Premium | ATI Mobility Radeon HD5145 1G GDDR3 VRAM| WLAN 802.11b/g/n | Bluetooth2.1 + EDR | 500GB HDD | 0.3M Pixel Web Cam | 3 in1 card reader, SD,MMC,MS | 8xSuper Multi-Dual DRW| 2 YearsGlobal Warranty | Battery & Adapter 12 months warranty |
RM2699

iaya juz go to the Vostro 3400 Professional 32 / 64bit package la.
i3-330M
2GB DDR3
320GB Hard Disk
GeForce 310M
14" (1366 x 768)
Price : RM 2399

Alternatively, can go for Dell 13R instead.
Intel® Core™ i3-330M Processor (2.13Ghz, 4 Threads, 3M cache)
2GB (1 X 2 GB) 1 DIMM DDR3 1333Mhz
250GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 - 1GB
13.3" (1366 x 768)
Price: RM 2,299.00

[quote=fastreader,May 5 2010, 07:45 PM]
yeap!! of cus i still do!!!!.. my dear E63 fans

anyway, i did consider integrated GPU too...but then i'm greedy for the new Intel i- processor...and then the worst part are those with integrated GPU cost nearly as much as those that are with dedicated GPU... so kinda a catch-22 situation...

but..will still consider those with integrated GPU too...less heat mah..as quoted below...

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Lol...glad tht u still rmb me...
IMO...no point u get a dedicated gpu which u never gonna use it... no only heat...it also drain ur battery ...can u imagine...ur laptop can only stand for 2 hours ? unless u get a hybrid gpu system laptop ...if not... i would recommended u to take integrate GPU ...
however...it still based on u urself...wat u wan...if battery & $$ not a prob for u...then a dedicated GPU is always > integrate ...caz u cant upgrade ur gpu...

13R is good on GPU, but unfortunately she / he dun needs it. also 13R dun have the optical drive, when u wan install something. it's kind of unpleasant and inconvenient even u use External optical drive, will the USB faster than internal? 13" too small already and without optical drive + cheap OS.

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Added on May 6, 2010, 8:47 am
haha.... that's y my Vostro 3400 was the best choice for her, got discrete graphic, good OS, OKOK Processor, larger screen, included with optical drive.

This post has been edited by alex890628: May 6 2010, 08:49 AM

Was replying because I saw TS mention: "best bang-for-buck laptop in the market which is in the range of Rm2500.00 and below". Dell 13R just a suggestion as alternative.

Well, if TS prefer bigger 14" or 15" screen, a must optical drive, good OS, OKOK Processor, then do consider the rest also. Vostro 3400 has nice corporate design.

This post has been edited by Kelv: May 6 2010, 11:50 AM

alrite...will check out Vostro 3400..


This post has been edited by fastreader: May 8 2010, 03:16 PM

ok..technically, i've narrowed it down to this 2 models..side by side battle...

Compaq CQ42-188T
i3-330 processor
ATI 5430 GPU
2Gb, 320GB

Acer Aspire
i5-430 processor
Integrated GPU
1GB ( which i dun mind to upgrade,NOT an important factor), 320GB

BOTH are priced at RM 2049.00 NETT.

dear experts, pls advise me which is the best bang for buck...

Do you have any other personal preference that should narrow down more on your choice? Maybe keyboard design and weight?

it is hard for me to choose...no preference for design or weight..just function over form...

so which would u choose?..the acer or the compaq?..

btw, i notice in ur siggy u own an Acer...how's it?..heating issue?.. dun mind to share ur honest review about it..

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Added on May 8, 2010, 3:29 pmam reading ur review..no worries... high end stuff dude...

This post has been edited by fastreader: May 8 2010, 03:29 PM

188tx - reason is because there is a gpu. altho 5340 is entry level, but sufficient for the things u mentioned u r gonna use ur laptop for.

also, i've come to notice that those entry level i3 and i5 does makes very little difference in performance as long as u got a whole bunch of ram.

abt heating issue, compaq does haf a slight heating issue (i mean those cq 42 series). im using 177tx and i notice there is a significant amt of hot air at the vents eventho im just fb-ing and mafia war-ing. however easily overcome with a cooling fan and unless u r gonna use ur lappie in an oven, i dun think it posed any explosion hazards.