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astria
post Jun 22 2010, 04:16 PM

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if u re concerned abt warranty, best that u dun pick Sager...

by rit their service center exist only in US, by left the Mucro Asia, the company that imports Sager, has engaged a shop in Lowyat to do the repair service if u need...

HD5850 at ur budget is almost impossible, for the other brands...

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post Jun 22 2010, 07:46 PM

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QUOTE(adz83 @ Jun 22 2010, 07:39 PM)
Hi all the sifuu's here. currently planning to buy a lappie and i would like to ask for opinion as i dun wanna ends up with something i dun like but stuck with it. here goes. notworthy.gif

1. Brand. - any reputable brands
2. Budget. - rm 2k
3. Specs. - not looking for a monster machine, but just a multi-tasker on work and entertainment. can run photoshop, good video capabilities. internet and movies.
4. Size. - preferably 14"

Note - i like to test softwares and apps but not really into gaming. online easy gaming just for fun. dunno wether intel GPU is sufficient or not.  rclxub.gif
planning to buy a C2D as it's cheaper but afraid that it cant keep up with time as i plans that this lappie gonna stick with for a while.  blush.gif
or should i opted for i3 or i5? as most that i can see are bove rm2k  sweat.gif  not being kedekut but i'm just looking for a good for value but not sacrificing the performance.  rclxms.gif

sorry if i ask too much or asks wrongly since i'm a noob and there's seems too much models and i'm confused.  rclxub.gif 

All  icon_question.gif is greatly appreciated.  notworthy.gif
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Acer 4741G, i3 330M + Nvidia 310M@RM2199
Acer 4740, i5 430M@RM1999
Dell Inspiron 14R, i3 350M + GMA HD Home Basic@RM2099

seriously speaking, rm2k is barely sufficient... since u re working with Photoshop, u'll want to stick with Intel and minimum Core i3 since HTT is gonna be beneficial... u can go by with Intel GMA HD, but to maximise performance, u'll want a laptop with Nvidia GPU to make use of CUDA acceleration...

the above is ranked as the preferred choice... nod.gif
astria
post Jun 22 2010, 09:29 PM

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QUOTE(GabrielZAZA @ Jun 22 2010, 09:27 PM)
looking for gaming laptop. budget 4k. brand dell or asus. best processor possible, i5 or i7. best display possible. graphic card around 512 or 1gb.
all i want is fast and durable.
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Asus N82Jv, Dell SXPS16...
astria
post Jun 22 2010, 09:30 PM

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QUOTE(Are_keem @ Jun 22 2010, 09:29 PM)
hi all sifus, need recommendation for a new lappy. now eyeing Dell Inspiron 14R, Acer 4745G or HP Compaq CQ42 - all with i5 CPU.

1. Brand - as above
2. Budget - RM2-2.6k
3. Specs - more to multi-tasker machine. not a serious gamer, but for leisure time only. also looking for lappy which had no problem to run for another 3-4 years (might use AutoCAD in 2 years time since i'm 1st year engineering student)
4. Size - preferably 14"

thanks all smile.gif
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Asus A42Dr, AMD N830 + ATi HD5470@RM2599

u re gonna love the tri core when u work... with a not too shabby graphic card for ur leisure time... nod.gif
astria
post Jun 22 2010, 09:36 PM

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QUOTE(miahahaha @ Jun 22 2010, 09:34 PM)
None mentioned about the warranty..thought the machine does looks nice but need to confirm about the warranty part nod.gif..take a look at Lenovo Y460 also tongue.gif


Added on June 22, 2010, 9:35 pm@lee
Where is Sony VAIO EA16, i5 520M + HD5650 @RM3999 tongue.gif
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it's US import...

can tell from the model number...

not really a fan of G51Jx 2nd revision since GTS 360M is weaker than GTX 260M...

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post Jun 23 2010, 12:26 PM

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already got ppl bought it at lowyat...
astria
post Jun 23 2010, 03:15 PM

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QUOTE(careless_89 @ Jun 23 2010, 03:14 PM)
please help me to decide

1. Asus
2. 2,5 - 2,7k
3. i3 or i5 / HD5470 1Gb DDR3 vram
4. 14 / 15

i plan to buy asus A42JR-vx065v which is
i3 core 2.26 GHz, memory 2GB DDR3, HDD 500GB, HD 5470 1024MB VRAM with RM 2637
someone have better plan??
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yes...

Asus A42Dr, AMD Phenom II x3 N830 + ATi HD5470@RM2599
astria
post Jun 23 2010, 03:16 PM

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QUOTE(dlwl @ Jun 23 2010, 03:15 PM)
Checked out for some laptop models, but wanna get a 2nd opinion here smile.gif

- Brand - any reliable ones
- Budget - cheapest available, 1.5k to 2k
- Prefer smaller size, 13" or 14"
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Dell Inspiron M301z, AMD K325 + ATi HD4225@RM1999 *no DVD, free optical drive
Acer 4551, Athlon II P320 + ATi HD4250, FreeDOS@RM1499
Toshiba C640D-1004U, AMD P320 + ATi HD4250, freeDOS@RM 1449
Compaq CQ42-203AU, AMD P320 + ATi HD4250, freeDOS@RM1499

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post Jun 23 2010, 03:27 PM

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QUOTE(careless_89 @ Jun 23 2010, 03:24 PM)
any recommended store that i can buy it?which one's better now between i3 and phenom II?
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dual core vs tri core... wat u think??? laugh.gif
astria
post Jun 24 2010, 09:44 PM

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GT 335M > GT 320M > HD5470

basically, 4820TG = mobility and battery

5741G = pure CPU performance (great for work like Photoshop, video editing, etc)

A42Jv = pure gaming performance
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post Jun 24 2010, 10:56 PM

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QUOTE(ivan92 @ Jun 24 2010, 09:51 PM)
astria

thanks for the info
which one is the best choice for multitasking?
4820TG, 5741G, or A42Jv?
thanks biggrin.gif
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every time when i see multitasking, i really dunno how to answer...

because u throw any work at a CPU and of course it will be able to multi-task, even the so-called slow Atom...

if by multi-tasking u merely mean gaming + internet + music + youtube + DVD burning + MSN, any mainstream CPU will be able to handle that without any problem (in fact that's wat i always do on my laptop, less the DVD burning part)...

back to my own comment... gaming = A42Jv, CPU intensive work = 5741G, mobility = 4820TG...

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post Jun 24 2010, 11:17 PM

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QUOTE(GooD_DaY @ Jun 24 2010, 11:10 PM)
Hi guys, currently in dilemma for which brand and model to buy a laptop, hope all the sifus here can give some recommendations. Thanks in advance!!  biggrin.gif

1. Brand.  Currently using Toshiba and no problem with it, but any brand will do.

2. Budget. RM2.5k

3. Specs.  Not sure about this, main usage is just for college, surf net, little gaming like DotA, photoshop(never use it before but want to learn as thinking of getting a DSLR), youtube, fb.

4. Size.    Don't really matter, as long not too heavy

Btw I still can wait for the next PC fair or if some new models are coming around 2months or so.
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Thanks again!!
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Asus A42Dr, AMD Phenom II x3 N830 + HD5470, rm2599
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post Jun 25 2010, 08:43 AM

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QUOTE(GooD_DaY @ Jun 25 2010, 08:26 AM)
Thanks! Will check on it later. Btw any other model recommended? Just want to compare maybe specs and design.

Thanks!

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Added on June 25, 2010, 8:31 amBtw what's the difference between these three models?

Asus 42DR/JR/JV??

Cause this page got 3 similar Asus models.

Thanks.
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D = AMD K10 platform
J = Intel Core i platform
r = HD5470
k = HD5150
v = GT 335M

u can take a look also:

Acer 4740G, i5 430M + Nvidia 310M@RM2499
Dell Inspiron 14R, i5 450M + ATi HD5470, Home Basic@RM2599

but still, it's a tri core on the A42Dr, and it's a dual core on the 2 i mentioned above...
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post Sep 16 2010, 11:03 AM

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QUOTE(nicvoo @ Sep 16 2010, 10:10 AM)
1. Brand.dell/hp/any
2. Budget.3k
3. Specs.core-i5/7, and standalone gc
4. Size.12/13"

any idea wat to geT?
thought of the m11x but not sure  the ri su7300 or the i7 proc is worth spending on or not. built quality ok?
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but are fine... though dun expect outstanding performance in strategy games...

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