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Enquiries/Recommendations Buying new laptop? Need RECOMMENDATIONS?, V15, Kindly FOLLOW the FORMAT TQ~!

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ranytan
post Jun 21 2012, 12:35 AM

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I am looking for a new notebook

Brand: Prefer Asus but not a must
Budget: Around 3000
Usage: Meeting 1-3 clients for presentation everyday, so VGA port and long battery life a must (or spare battery if choices are limited). Prefer fast startup. I also do 3D model and rendering for buildings. Other than that, I promised some friends to play Diablo3.
Prefered screen: 15' non-reflective surface.

Don't understand why Asus website for N55SF show: HD (1366x768)/HD+ (1600x900)/Full HD (1920x1080), that means there are 3 variants?

Thanks.
ranytan
post Jun 21 2012, 12:57 AM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Jun 21 2012, 12:49 AM)
The Vostro 3550 comes entirely in matte, but the battery life is only normal, and the specifications are considered outdated already (you might want to wait for it to be refreshed if you are not buying in a hurry)
15.6"
Dell
Vostro 3550, i5-2450M + AMD HD6630M@RM2257, 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), W7HB, backlit keyboard, colors: silver/ brown/red
Vostro 3550, i7-2640M + AMD HD6630M@RM2920, 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), W7HB, backlit keyboard, colors: silver/ brown/red
*use remaining money for warranty extension to 3 years

Other than that, you're going to have to make compromises on the non-reflective screen unfortunately sad.gif
15"
Asus N56Vz-S3088V, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2699[Bang&Olufsen], 4GB, 750GB, W7HP, subwoofer and backpack

Toshiba Satellite L850-1001X, i5-2450M + AMD HD7670M@RM2499[2.41kg], 4GB, 640GB, W7HP, 3 years warranty

These two are running on an i5 processor, which will help save you some battery life, just try not to expect too much from them since almost all laptops within your budget only come with 6-cell batteries sad.gif
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Thanks for speedy reply, even at this hour.

Is there any possibility those units added with SSD option? (for fast start, data security,etc...), how much the price may go up?
ranytan
post Jul 7 2012, 06:55 PM

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QUOTE(PhungTM @ Jul 7 2012, 10:56 AM)
Can try these:

Acer
[Ultrabook] M5-481TG-53316G12, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M LE (28nm Kepler) + 128GB SSD@RM2899, 6GB, W7HP
Attracted by its SSD, I travel alot, hit and bump everywhere, one year and I had to replace HDD, just 2 issues:
1. How does this machine (with the GT640M LE) fare in Diablo 3? I couldnt find detailed review anywhere...
2. What if the built in battery go bust? I am a very heavy user.

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ranytan
post Jul 7 2012, 09:09 PM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Jul 7 2012, 09:01 PM)
1. The GT640M should be able to handle Diablo 3 smoothly, no problems there thumbup.gif
2. If the built in battery dies, then you're going to have to replace with a new one... batteries are rather susceptible to heat, which is going to be a problem here for the Acer M5 hmm.gif
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Thanks for reply.
1. Just to confirm, GT640M LE is a notch lower than GT640M, so both should run smoothly? On medium setting I guess?
2. Ah, still ok if can replace. From experience I have to replace battery about one year too..when the warranty.just expired sad.gif
Is it possible to check how much it will cost me for replacement? RM250-300?
ranytan
post Jul 7 2012, 10:36 PM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Jul 7 2012, 10:23 PM)
Based on the gaming benchmarks here: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Game...ds.13849.0.html
Both GPU would be able to handle Diablo 3 at maxed settings (presumably at 1366x768)

Batteries are usually around RM200-300? Its hard to say, you might wanna check with Acer for better feedbacks nod.gif
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Wow, what a nice site! It surprising that LE version has better FPS at Ultra setting.
Further read up caught myself another question, there's Fermi version and Kepler version of the GT640M LE, even the Acer site itself doesnt state it has GT640M LE. Should I be concerned about it?
Thanks again, you are very helpful. rclxms.gif
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post Jul 7 2012, 11:28 PM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Jul 7 2012, 11:22 PM)
Its Kepler-based, so no worries there brows.gif
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Thanks! All set then. Just need add a HDMI to VGA cable.

Hmm....I wonder if next week's PC fair can get a good bargain. hmm.gif

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