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darthbii	Jun 26 2013, 10:01 PM Return to original view \| Post #1
:C // C: // ;( // (; Senior Member 791 posts Joined: Jan 2012 From: nil	1. Preferred Brand Either Sony, HP, ASUS or Samsung (can also suggest other brand laptops, I will consider) 2. Budget 2300, max 2600 3. Usage light gaming (think games like Minecraft) Djing music production document processing web surfing Photoshop and Illustrator 4. Preferred laptop/screen size 14-16.5 inch 5. Other preferences • the laptop must be able to change the hard drive and graphics card • if possible, an optic drive (not a priority) This post has been edited by darthbii: Jun 26 2013, 10:05 PM
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darthbii	Jun 26 2013, 11:16 PM Return to original view \| Post #2
:C // C: // ;( // (; Senior Member 791 posts Joined: Jan 2012 From: nil	QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Jun 26 2013, 10:21 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Change the graphics card as in Nvidia Optimus (switching in between the dedicated GPU and integrated GPU to save power)? Or upgradibility in the future? For the latter, you will need around RM5k or more for those kind of machine unfortunately Perhaps a relatively older Y400 will fit your requirements (Photoshop and Illustrator are quite demanding) 14" Lenovo Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT750M@RM2499, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS, 120wPSU, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty or Perhaps these? 15.6" Dell Inspiron 15R, i7-3612QM +AMD HD7670M@RM2599[2.74kg], 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8 Lenovo Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2299[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 years warranty If you bargain hard enough in Garage Sales, you might get the following for around RM2.6k: 15.6" Acer V3-571G-736b8G1T, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT730M(DDR3) + (1920x1080 IPS) @RM2899[2.6kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8 MSI GE60K, i5-3230M + Nvidia GTX660M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM2899, 4GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, 2 years warranty The higher screen resolution will mean more workspace for your editing needs thanks for the suggestions ! now I'm thinking between the Dell Inspiron and Acer V3-571G, which is a better deal? also the MSI GE60K is coming in my head, is it an ok brand? are there reliable? thanks in adv.
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darthbii	Jun 27 2013, 07:03 AM Return to original view \| Post #3
:C // C: // ;( // (; Senior Member 791 posts Joined: Jan 2012 From: nil	QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Jun 26 2013, 11:44 PM) Yeah, MSI is reliable Just be sure to check and make sure everything is okay before purchasing Like all other electronic devices, there are always lemon units ok. know what, for usage i dont think ill be using Photoshop and Illustrator for it (needing more space for other stuff). my desktop can handle it for me . also, 1TB is now priority for me. can you list down some suggestions?
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darthbii	Jun 27 2013, 04:04 PM Return to original view \| Post #4
:C // C: // ;( // (; Senior Member 791 posts Joined: Jan 2012 From: nil	QUOTE(x132755 @ Jun 27 2013, 03:40 PM) For ur budget, u will get i5 with 15.6" or i7 14" only Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 Touch Notebook (Z500T-4978) Processor Memory HardDisk Graphic Screen OS Remark Price i5-3230 4GB 1TB NV GT740 2GB 15.6" WIN 8 2 YEARS / TOUCH SCREEN Normal: RM 2,4XX Lenovo IdeaPad Y Series Notebook (Y400-7760) Processor Memory HardDisk Graphic Screen OS Remark Price i7-3630 4GB 500GB NV GT750 2GB 14" DOS 2 YEARS Normal: RM 2,4XX HP Pavilion m4 Notebook (M4-1002TX) Processor Memory HardDisk Graphic Screen OS Remark Price i7-3632 4GB 1TB NV GT730 2GB 14" WIN 8 BLK / 2 YEARS Normal: RM 2,4XX ASUS VivoBook S550CB Touch Notebook (S550CB-CJ102H) Processor Memory HardDisk Graphic Screen OS Remark Price i5-3337 4GB 500+24GB NV GT740 2GB 15.6" WIN 8 TOUCH SCREEN Normal: RM 2,4xx although these aren't suggested for me but I think now im decided on that Asus VivoBook S550CB. can i ask you, if this laptop can change the HDD and GPU?
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darthbii	Jun 27 2013, 04:35 PM Return to original view \| Post #5
:C // C: // ;( // (; Senior Member 791 posts Joined: Jan 2012 From: nil	QUOTE(x132755 @ Jun 27 2013, 04:21 PM) HDD can GPU cannot thanks, looks like i'll be looking forward to it. the RAM can change?
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darthbii	Jun 28 2013, 01:26 PM Return to original view \| Post #6
:C // C: // ;( // (; Senior Member 791 posts Joined: Jan 2012 From: nil	QUOTE(x132755 @ Jun 27 2013, 04:55 PM) yes can great. im sure the processor also can change (just in case). well, if i want to replace the RAM with an 8gb version, can i use desktop type? sorry, quite new in modding and customizing pc components.
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