You can get a very high mid-range laptop already

looking urgently for new branded notebook (not netbook).
1. Brand - no idea (best bang for buck)
2. Budget - less than rm1400
3. Specs - with os and ms office. use for internet and word
4. Size - >12"

u mean screen size smaller than 12"?

he means more than 12"

Acer 4253-E350

Hi..Looking to buy laptop.
Prefer good branded. Last time using HP. Been kicking fr till now almost 4 years bought in 2007.

But now i saw so many Asus, is it good?

Anyway, here my need:-
1) Good Brand, prefer HP, if got others plz tell me
2) Not more than RM2500. Max can go till RM2600
3) Must have wifi, bluetooth,webcam, able to streaming hD movie,and game as well.

Asus X42DE-VX070 AMD P520/2GB/500GB/Radeon HD5470(512MB)/14"/Dos@RM1499

should be able to get it around RM1400

lol so happen to bump onto your thread only


ASUS A42JY (RRP RM2,499) Core i5, ATi HD 6470, 4GB RAM. Ain't too bad for it's price. And seriously, please try other brands Dont stick to one.

This post has been edited by jusjus88: Mar 13 2011, 02:34 AM

but ati 6470 are quite lousy 1....

Erm, means machine will be overly powerful for the usage, then become under utilise?
Sorry, not too IT savvy nowadays.
I browsed a few sites, saw some recommend Acer Timeline, some recommend HP, while some Dell.
Your opinion? Is there really a difference between the brands?

Well, difference in brands is in their customer services/warranty...

I see, so for the range of 2-3K with 3 yrs warranty, which brand would you recommend?

The better warranty would be Dell, but the 3 years can be much more expensive...
For 13'', can consider the Acer 3820TG, i3 380M + ATi HD6550M@RM2199, extend to 3 years is RM199...

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Mar 13 2011, 08:58 AM

Ok, Acer's 3 yr warranty is RM199 and while Dell is RM299.

I m a little concerned about warranty despite it being expensive is because my previous laptop (before this one) got fried by a power surge after 1 1/2 yrs of use only.

For Dell, it depends which model you interested, some can reach RM6xx for the 3 years..
But you get onsite warranty..

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Mar 13 2011, 09:32 AM

Looking at Dell, comparing RM1899 vs the RM2199 model, both Inspiron 14,
I note the difference is mainly in the processor, RAM and Video Card
the 2199 model has better processor and RAM
while the Rm1899 model has got a separate video card

Since my usage is mainly on charting - with live stream, sometimes multiples of screens with live stream, I was wondering which would be more suitable - more processing and RAM power OR a separate video card?

More processing and RAM.

okok got it. Thanks for answering my silly questions.
You have been most helpful

Maybe can consider this rather than the RM2199 setup...
http://configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/con...-14-intel-n4020

or this, comes with much better GPU, highest Core i3 and default 2 years
http://configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/con...id=inspiron-14r

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Mar 13 2011, 10:47 AM

Looking for Laptop:
1. Brand - yesterday survey at lowyat most of it Lenovo/Toshiba/Asus. others not very interested. but do recommend any. the people there say Asus hv good quality. is it true?
2. Budget - < RM2000 (max)
3. Specs - i3? i5(possible to get in dat budget)?
4. Size - > open for suggestion
5. DVD-RW
6. description: this laptop is intended for use by my sister to browse the internet (mostly YOUTUBE) without any slow connection and other M.Office programme.

I'm kindly request for your expert in recommendation. it has been to long since i bought a laptop. now company always give free. so I don't know wats the market now is.

Lenovo Ideapad Z460 (i5-460M + G310M@~RM2099)/ (i5-480M + G310M@~RM2299)/(i5-40M+ Intel GMA HD@~RM1.7k [FreeDOS])