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Enquiries/Recommendations Buying new laptop? Need RECOMMENDATION?, V9, NOW UPDATING MODEL n PRICE

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post Jan 13 2011, 01:24 PM

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Fuyoh~ Grats on new version notworthy.gif
Maybe I can try and help 2nite thumbup.gif
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post Jan 13 2011, 09:03 PM

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QUOTE(angelbratz @ Jan 13 2011, 05:59 PM)
I think i have decided to buy Acer 5750G...based on all the comments...

Any Other opinion?
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Not much competition at the moment laugh.gif
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post Jan 19 2011, 12:37 PM

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QUOTE(jessika @ Jan 19 2011, 12:26 PM)
im considering to buy a laptop for travelling. can u recommend me some that r compatible. light weighted, 11.6" scrn sz,big ram and the budget around 3k.

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Perhaps can take a look at:
Sony VPCYA15FG/B, i3-380M@~RM2199
Toshiba Portege T210, U5400@~RM1.9k
Dell M101z, K145/K345@~RM1499-RM1699 (varies according to specifications)
Asus Lamborghini VX6 (12.1inch), Atom D525@~RM2299
Acer 1830TZ, iinm it runs on U5400 as well, price is around RM2k (do correct me if I'm wrong, I'm rather outdated already hehe) hmm.gif
There's some from Fujitsu and Thinkpad as well... can't remember them models haha sweat.gif

Also, if you're into gaming, then the Alienware M11x hehe laugh.gif

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post Jan 22 2011, 04:03 PM

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QUOTE(razorboy @ Jan 22 2011, 02:45 PM)
Hi there mates, I'm looking to buy a laptop. I was looking at m11x, i"m actually pretty happy at it and the price is alright.

I have a few questions though, I'm hoping you mates can provide me with some good reviews.

1) at 11.6" , alright at 12", wouldn't it be an eyesore?I mean, I've tinkered with my friend's netbook and at 11", my worth, half an hour with it, i felt like dying.
2) i searched through dell, for m11x, the rams are by default 1333mhz. However, according to dell, as we purchase the laptop, it'll be running on 800mhz.
3) Again, the size, 12", typing on it would be a pain also ain't it?

Do enlighten me. Thanks !
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The M11x is not a bad laptop at all apart from being underpowered abit nod.gif
Q1: Different people have different views on the screen sizes. Personally I like small screens hehe laugh.gif So I guess its totally up to you. Can get an external monitor if viewing is a problem
Q2: No idea haha doh.gif
Q3: Typing on a 11.6-12.1 subnotebook depends on the keyboard quality/ergonomics. The keyboard on the M11x is quite good and will do fine. Not sure about long term typing though.... but that can be solved by simply getting an external keyboard la hehe laugh.gif
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post Jan 23 2011, 08:43 PM

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QUOTE(kennlpw @ Jan 23 2011, 07:57 PM)
Hi all Sifu, im going to get my sis a notebook

1. Brand. --> Any
2. Budget. --> max to 2.5k
3. Specs. --> decent processors like i3
4. Size. --> 12" and below (mayb 11.6" ?), hav to be lightweight

the vaio Y series VPCYA15FG/B seems like the ideal 1 but seems like can't b found in local market...is there any others choices except this?

any recommendation is appreciated~
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The 11.6 inch Vaio is quite prevalent... I've seen them before (even in 1Utama) haha laugh.gif Still do take note that its running on a ULV processor (i3-380UM)...
Other alternatives include Acer 1830TZ, Toshiba Portege T210, Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11, HP DM1, Fujitsu PH520/530 etc.


Added on January 23, 2011, 8:45 pm
QUOTE(raymondlemon @ Jan 23 2011, 08:38 PM)
1. Brand. - Asus or anyothers?
2. Budget. - 3K-5K
3. Specs:
Good cooling system

Usage
Work, Graphics, Gaming, Multi tasking

Thank you
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The upcoming 14, 15 inch Asus N series will be perfect for you hehe laugh.gif

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post Jan 24 2011, 10:26 AM

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QUOTE(|sorcerer| @ Jan 24 2011, 10:17 AM)
guys, need opinion and comment on these laptops..
im considering to get 1 laptop and had already shortlisted 3 models..
all are within my budget, and are easy to get (i think)..
which and which got advantage than the other?

Acer 4820TG, i5 460M + ATi HD5650@RM2599
Toshiba Satellite L645-1090X, i5 460M + ATi HD5470@RM2649
Toshiba Satellite L645- 1052X, i5 450M+ ATi HD5145@RM2649

thanks in advance wink.gif
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The Satellite L645 models you listed are old models.... the new ones comes with i5-460/560 + ATI 5650 as well @~RM2.6k/RM2.8k nod.gif
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post Jan 24 2011, 10:54 AM

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QUOTE(fJok3R @ Jan 24 2011, 10:49 AM)
can anyone suggest me

1. brand (any but prefer laptop with cool design like alienware)
2. budget (max 4k)
3. spec (i7 proc, nvidia gc, good linux support)
4. size (max 14", need to be lightweight)

gonna be suitable for multitasking, heavy downloading, graphic, and some light gaming
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Perhaps the new Asus N43? Its not going to be light in terms of weight though haha laugh.gif
Not much options at the moment for SB equipped laptops.. need to wait


Added on January 24, 2011, 11:11 am
QUOTE(arr9ow @ Jan 24 2011, 10:50 AM)
Hi guys.. I need some recommendation on netbook. I prefer something that the most value for the buck.

brand : any.
price : Not more than 1600
spec : Any.
size : 10-11 inch
warranty : international or malaysia only.
purpose : normal surfing / typing.
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Best bang for buck? I would say the Dell M101z is the best option for you nod.gif
If possible try to get the one with the K345 processor for better performance icon_rolleyes.gif

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post Jan 24 2011, 11:33 AM

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QUOTE(fJok3R @ Jan 24 2011, 11:14 AM)
ah im not going to buy it by latest at the end of this year, need more time to do research on suitable laptop
have check on asus n43, not liking the design though
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End of this year? Then there's still plenty of time left haha laugh.gif Wait and see what the other brands has to offer hmm.gif
If want Alienware with i7 then need to top up alot lo rclxub.gif


Added on January 24, 2011, 11:37 am
QUOTE(|sorcerer| @ Jan 24 2011, 11:20 AM)
thanks for the correction/update
im getting the quoted model from this forum also  doh.gif

can u recommend me which one to consider between acer and toshiba?

thanks in advance wink.gif
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The price forum is abit outdated already nod.gif
Both the Acer and Toshiba will have the same performance... But the Acer has much longer battery life. The keyboard may require some getting use to though.
Toshiba is solid but glossy... and doesn't have multimedia buttons (if you're very particular about those haha) laugh.gif
Perhaps you should choose the Acer and use the remaining money to extend the warranty to 3 years?

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post Jan 24 2011, 11:46 AM

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QUOTE(fJok3R @ Jan 24 2011, 11:38 AM)
aha yes, but if aw, then im gonna go with m11x only, still surveying suitable laptop
the gpu switching is not well supported in linux
thats the only concern now

if got some more poweful laptop with better linux support, and cool design
then im gonna go for it
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Haha.... not much laptops offer as good a cool factor as AW laugh.gif
M11x most probably won't have those mainstream (non ULV) i7....

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post Jan 24 2011, 12:10 PM

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QUOTE(|sorcerer| @ Jan 24 2011, 11:51 AM)
was thinking about that also (choosing the less pricey model = acer)
but heard my colleague complained about his acer laptop that goes "kong" just after 1 year warranty ended made me think it twice..
if it is an acer, can u quote me the latest model u got in mind? and within my previous budgeted model of course wink.gif

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Err.... that's why you should extend to 3 years warranty hehe laugh.gif
Anyway, the latest AS4820TG-482G64 (W7HP64) runs on i5-480M+ ATI HD6550@~RM2400
Can consider nod.gif If you're not in a hurry can wait for newer models nod.gif


Added on January 24, 2011, 12:37 pm
QUOTE(kelvinclyap88 @ Jan 24 2011, 12:09 PM)
hi everyone~~

would like to ask is there any good/value for money laptop...
planning to buy it this IT fair at Mid valley coming friday
is Lenovo Ideapad z460 ok? does it graphic card enough with only 512mb
http://www.mylenovo.com.my/archives/2026
or any other laptop such as HP G42, Toshiba etc, budget around RM2k to RM2.3k
help me pls... dumb on this area :'(

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If you are into gaming then the Z460 will definitely not be enough nod.gif But it sure looks good though hehe~
Perhaps you should consider Acer 4820TG/3820TG instead thumbup.gif

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post Jan 24 2011, 01:06 PM

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QUOTE(|sorcerer| @ Jan 24 2011, 12:51 PM)
thanks bro..
will check the recommend model..
actually not in a hurry, but is it worthy to wait for a new models?  hmm.gif
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If can wait then wait hehe~
Good laptops will be out regularly thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(Quantum_thinking @ Jan 24 2011, 01:23 PM)
Any Dell Laptops with SB processor is out already?
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Alienwares included? Hehehe laugh.gif
None at the moment... the waiting game goes on cry.gif
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post Jan 24 2011, 03:47 PM

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QUOTE(applecyee @ Jan 24 2011, 01:53 PM)
Hi there! I'm looking for
1. Brand: Any kind
2. Budget: Within RM4000
3. Specs: Any. For student use
4. Size: 14"

Prefect light weight and battery last long.. Thanks! smile.gif
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Any gaming?
Try Asus U41Jf, i5-480M+ GT425@RM2.9k

Can consider Portege R700 (13 inch) as well if not into gaming nod.gif


Added on January 24, 2011, 3:50 pm
QUOTE(Quantum_thinking @ Jan 24 2011, 02:02 PM)
Yup. I am looking forward to use the UM or ULV processors powered laptops. Which model of the Asus uses this model?
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Based on the previous brochures, it seems that Asus is not really into ULV processors, where the only model that comes with ULV is the 12.1inch Asus UL20FT (only available in Singapore)...
Asus managed to offer good battery lives even without the use of CULV processors thumbup.gif


Added on January 24, 2011, 3:53 pm
QUOTE(fJok3R @ Jan 24 2011, 02:29 PM)
ah, thats one more thing thats been bugging me, the ulv cpu.
read about those,does it affect the perfomance much.

im afraid if im using ulv one, cant do heavy job or multitasking?
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ULV processors are very weak, even for SB ones... performance difference is very big nod.gif
I think if you prioritize in performance, you will need to either top up your budget, or let go of the cool factor hmm.gif

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QUOTE(kelvinclyap88 @ Jan 24 2011, 03:04 PM)
or is asus can last longer??
still doubt on acer as many complain on the trouble/problem...
my hse got acer desktop and always down with many problems

how about toshiba? any good laptop from them?
cheers! wink.gif
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Acers have improved alot... my housemate's Acer 4820TG so far no problems at all thumbup.gif
The only models worth considering from Toshiba are the L645 with i5-460M/560M+ATI5650@RM2.6/2.9k... the other L645 models are not that good though, there are better alternatives from other brands... icon_rolleyes.gif


Added on January 24, 2011, 3:57 pm
QUOTE(bear300 @ Jan 24 2011, 03:16 PM)
hi everyone!

i need a laptop that is able to edit full hd video..
i'm eyeing on ASUS N53SN.. but the led screen itself does not comes with full hd resolution..

is there any laptop that comes with sandy bridge processor, has full hd resolution?

budget: 5k
brand: any
requirement: any that is better than ASUS N53SN, and has a full hd resolution

thank you..
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Maybe can wait for the new XPS refresh>? hmm.gif
Not many brands offer full hd screens 1...
Or maybe can consider importing other versions of the N53? hmm.gif

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QUOTE(fJok3R @ Jan 24 2011, 04:10 PM)
gonna have to prioritize performance then.
budget is stil max 4k
spec : good performance, multitasking, heavy downloading, good linux support, nvidia graphic. and light gaming of course. fullhd is a bonus

any laptop in mind?
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I think its best to wait until there are more options bro... now the laptops with SB are quite limited to Acer 5750G, Asus A43/N43/53, HP DV6, Lenovo Y560P. Maybe you can wait for the refreshed ones from Dell nod.gif
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QUOTE(Quantum_thinking @ Jan 24 2011, 04:27 PM)
Last time i recall that there is a model from Asus can survive for 6 hours like that on battery. Is it the model you are talking about?
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Alot of Asus models can last up to 6 hours and more now haha laugh.gif
If you are referring to the one with ULV i3-330UM, then yes, its probably the UL20FT... its just to bad it ain't sold here cry.gif cry.gif
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QUOTE(kelvinclyap88 @ Jan 24 2011, 08:58 PM)
TJ,
thx for reply...
but still worry on it bcos my previous dell inspiron 1420 only last around 2 years and the monitor start to have prob...  cry.gif
this time, would like to get better one, $ still can consider if up to 2.6k...
and other brand which you think are better alternatives  hmm.gif
after have bad experience on dell and acer, bit worry on using it already...  whistling.gif
cheers! wink.gif
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The Inspiron 1420 is a budget laptop with many problems doh.gif But its good to see that the newer batches of Inspirons are better already thumbup.gif
Can consider Asus A42JP/A52JV/N43JF as shown here: http://event.asus.com/my/2011/productguide/PG_Jan_Feb.pdf
But you may need to wait a few more weeks for these models to arrive though...
I think you can either get a 4820TG and upgrade the warranty to 3 years, or you can get an Asus laptop (they come with 2 years international warranty)... If you plan on getting a Toshiba and then extend the warranty I'm afraid it will exceed your budget
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QUOTE(Daronlicious @ Jan 25 2011, 11:17 PM)
Hi guys i am looking for a laptop

1. Brand: Any kind ( better asus or dell)
2. Budget: any but better arond or below than rm 3000
3. Specs: core i 7 or i 5
4. Size: 14"

Your comments and advices are very important to me and i would like to say a million thanks for those who given me a comment or reply......
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Asus N43JF or Dell XPS 14 nod.gif
For your budget you'll be able to get way better 15 inch laptops with Intel Sandy Bridge nod.gif
Still, it really depends on whether you need a 14/15 incher icon_rolleyes.gif
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QUOTE(Dark Vader II @ Jan 28 2011, 11:36 PM)
soo far the acer timelineX  3820TG for 21xx is the bang for the buck laptop ~~ agree ??
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Best specs for the price? Definitely hehe laugh.gif
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QUOTE(shantiolim @ Jan 31 2011, 11:00 PM)
is it worth to buy V470 now?
or wait other brand release first?
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The V470 is already a very great laptop. The keyboard is really ergonomic nod.gif
I think its okay to buy if you need a laptop in a hurry.
If not then it doesn't hurt to wait for some release from different brands. At least you have more options to choose from laugh.gif

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