(I had put this question on another thread, was told by fantasia to put the question here (btw, thks fantasia).... so here goes)

I would like some advice on which to choose between Alienware M11x or Vaio VPC-EA16FG.

Specs:-
Alienware M11x
Intel® Core™ i5-520UM Processor(1.06GHz, 4 Threads, turbo Boost up to 1.86GHz, 3M cache)
11.6" WideHD 720p WLED (1366x768) Display Integrated 1.3 mega pixel web cam
1GB GDDR3 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 335M
4GB Dual Channel 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (2 X 2GB)
500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive Price: RM 4199

Vaio VPC-EA16FG
Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor 2.40 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.93 GHz *1
14" wide (WXGA:1366 x 768) TFT Colour display (VAIO Display, LED backlight)
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 Graphics (1 GB DDR3 SDRAM)
4 GB DDR3 SDRAM *2 (upgradeable up to 8 GB*3)
500 GB*4 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm) Price: RM 3999
Purposes of purchase:- Work, Multimedia and Gaming (Casual to Moderate)

I know that Alienware is at the moment the best in gaming, but Dell only provide display card for DirectX 10.1 (for M11x). Other than that, I think M11x is ok.

Vaio, on the other hand provide ATI HD 5650 for DirectX 11, but the battery is not quite good as Alienware.

For gaming, is it important to have display card with DirectX 11 capabilities? My most demanding in terms of graphic at the moment is Hitman Blood Money. I also play Fifa Manager 09, Warcraft, Need for Speed and Grand Theft Auto. I read somewhere that another game I play, Civilization, will require DirectX 11.

If I buy Alienware with display card for DirectX 10.1 capabilities, can I upgrade the display card software to DirectX 11?

Please advise me.

Thank you.

(I had put this question on another thread, was told by fantasia to put the question here (btw, thks fantasia).... so here goes)

I would like some advice on which to choose between Alienware M11x or Vaio VPC-EA16FG.

Specs:-
Alienware M11x
Intel® Core™ i5-520UM Processor(1.06GHz, 4 Threads, turbo Boost up to 1.86GHz, 3M cache)
11.6" WideHD 720p WLED (1366x768) Display Integrated 1.3 mega pixel web cam
1GB GDDR3 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 335M
4GB Dual Channel 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (2 X 2GB)
500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive Price: RM 4199

Vaio VPC-EA16FG
Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor 2.40 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.93 GHz *1
14" wide (WXGA:1366 x 768) TFT Colour display (VAIO Display, LED backlight)
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 Graphics (1 GB DDR3 SDRAM)
4 GB DDR3 SDRAM *2 (upgradeable up to 8 GB*3)
500 GB*4 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm) Price: RM 3999
Purposes of purchase:- Work, Multimedia and Gaming (Casual to Moderate)

I know that Alienware is at the moment the best in gaming, but Dell only provide display card for DirectX 10.1 (for M11x). Other than that, I think M11x is ok.

Vaio, on the other hand provide ATI HD 5650 for DirectX 11, but the battery is not quite good as Alienware.

For gaming, is it important to have display card with DirectX 11 capabilities? My most demanding in terms of graphic at the moment is Hitman Blood Money. I also play Fifa Manager 09, Warcraft, Need for Speed and Grand Theft Auto. I read somewhere that another game I play, Civilization, will require DirectX 11.

If I buy Alienware with display card for DirectX 10.1 capabilities, can I upgrade the display card software to DirectX 11?

Please advise me.

Thank you.

1. Brand: Prefer HP, Dell, Fujitsu, Asus, Sony
2. Budget: RM2000 and below
3. Specs: Netbook spec
4. Size: Screen size 10.1"

I saw lots netbook around.. just confused which to choose..

correction...

1) it's not even GMA HD... it's GMA3150 which is based on GMA950...
2) EEE PC has different warranty terms compared to Asus-branded laptops... they ve only 1yr local warranty...

hye im going to continue my study soon so im goin to buy new laptop soon.so please help me.give me some suggestion.
1. Brand.= doesnt matter

2. Budget.= around below 2.5k.

3. Specs. = idk but just for doing assigment,watch movie,surfing internet,and for  presentation.not for gaming.if can long battery life

4. Size. 11'6 -12 .prefer thin,light,easy to bring anywhere.slim/etc
pplease help me cause if not my father will randomly pick any laptop and buy it for me. ofcourse after being convinced by the salesperson. . thanks

Can consider
Acer 1830TZ, 11.6'', U5400 + GMA HD@RM1899
Toshiba T110, 11.6'', SU4100 + GMA 4500MHD@RM2299

Speaking of DELL Inspiron 11z, I was wondering where I can actually see a display unit in KL/PJ?
Most shops are only displaying the new Inspiron R notebooks. Couldn't find any 11z or 13z 
Just wana have a feel of the comfortability of the keyboard and also see whether the materials will wear off under prolong usage or not hmmm 

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Added on June 20, 2010, 12:53 am

Yeah, the T110 should be better than the 11z since it runs on DDR3 RAM, and it does not have glossy keyboard buttons like all other Toshiba units 

11.6'' with latest spec is Acer 1830TZ

upgradeable to 4GB...