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 Buying a new laptop? NEED RECOMMENDATIONS? V17, Kindly FOLLOW the FORMAT TQ~!

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miyakochan89
post Oct 19 2012, 11:12 PM

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Hi everyone. I am looking for a new laptop. Here's a bit of the details of what I am looking for:

1. Preferred Brand- NONE as long as it's reliable.
2. Budget- Less than RM2K
3. Usage- A lot of writings (Microsoft Office) + A bit of Photo editing + of course surfing.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - Not less than 14 inches.

Additional Info: I am looking for a laptop that could last at least 5 - 6 years, abit future proof (hopefully with my budget)?

The current laptop I am using is a HP DV2500 series which have lasted me for 5 years. I am a careful owner. Just that this laptop is getting a bit slow so I am on the lookout just in case (Or if you have any tips on how to make this laptop even last longer n faster, that'd be most welcomed!)

Thanks! rclxms.gif
miyakochan89
post Oct 20 2012, 09:44 PM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Oct 20 2012, 10:29 AM)
Well, whether a laptop lasts long or not depends on a little bit of luck (electronic devices will tend to break down regardless of how expensive it is) and of course, on how well you take care of your laptop nod.gif
But I think it will be fine for you since you have had a good record with your old laptop laugh.gif
Still, unfortunately its not possible to get something "future proof" with  your budget.. in fact, everything is not future proof with technology haha

Perhaps you could consider this one?
14"
Dell Inspiron 14R, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm) *and use the remaining money to extend warranty to 3 years on-site for peace of mind
If you have more budget to spare, try to go for this one as it has a better GPU (Photoshop etc will run smoother), and most importantly, a faster HDD (files and programs will load significantly faster)... and try to extend warranty to 3 years on-site too nod.gif

As for future upgrades, you can consider upgrading to SSD after the HDD starts to get old and slow, probably around 3 years or so nod.gif
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Woah that's a very good advice. Thanks a lot.
Was looking at Dell Inspiron 14R too. Looks good and light enough.
But I have been hearing that Dell spoils really fast.
Is it true?



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