a noob question, how did ou install Win 7 without the CD?

Just create a bootable thumbdrive with Win7

Follow the instruction from here: http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Bootable-W...Vista-USB-Drive

This post has been edited by scarxxx: May 28 2013, 08:00 AM

Hi all,

Searched for info on Lowyat forum before but here comes the time when I find the need to create my own account.

I would like to sell my Vostro 5460. Brand new. Have not even opened the lid. Have not even charged it.
I bought it from the PC expo at Midvalley a few days ago.


Why do I want to sell it?
The price is good. The specs is good. But here's my story. I am going to pursue my studies in UK this year, and my mother has been nagging me to purchase this and that instead of waiting until the last minute to settle everything, though I'd prefer to take my own sweet time to choose them. At the moment I bought it, I was just tired of trying to convince my mother that it is perfectly alright to decide on which laptop to purchase at a later time, and the stingy part of me took over and I thought the Vostro 5460 is just perfect. It still is.

But now, after thinking hard about it, I have decided that I am willing to spend more on my new laptop (probably MacBook, business grade Toshiba, or something ... not sure yet) because it is going to be my best buddy for at least 4 years and I thought, heck, I should invest more. Therefore, I would like to sell this to get back some cash so that I can purchase a new one.


Specifications

Colour: Graphite Silver

3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3230M processor (3M Cache, up to 3.2 GHz)
Windows 8
4GB DDR3 1600MHz (4GBx1)
500GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
14.0 inch LED Backlit Display with Truelife and HD resolution (1366 x 768)
Nvidia GeForce GT630M 2GB DDR3
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230, 802.11b/g/n + BT4.0
3-cell Prismatic battery

-I have not registered it in my Dell Online account yet, so the buyer can register it as his/her own and be entitled to Dell's services.
-Have not even opened the lid. Have not even charged it.

I got this set at the PC Expo and will give it to the buyer too:
Targus Laptop bag designed for Dell (padded, pretty good quality)
Wireless mouse
Headphone
Screen cleaning kit
Keyboard protective film
Optical mouse pad
Electric fan
YES Go 4G Dongle Trial

Basically, you get a brand new laptop, the freebies, need not wait for the delivery period, at a discounted price
Price: RM 2069

I would like to sell it as quickly as possible
Let me know if you are interested. Feel free to ask me any questions.
Thank you!

This post has been edited by Melody^^: May 28 2013, 11:19 PM

The problem is I already owned a Hyperx SSD, I'm afraid it cannot fit..

By the way, which 7mm SSD is better? considering to get one if Vostro 5460 really cannot fit normal-sized SSD

After reading all comments in here i decided to buy it.
Just placed my order for Vostro i5
Waiting for the parcel to reachhhh. HAPPY!

devour, can u PM me best price for the below service

Dell Vostro 5460, Red
Intel Core i5
Nvidia 630M
500GB HDD -----> swap with SSD
4GB Ram --------> swap with 8GB
OS Ubuntu OR OS Win8

i would like to see two price for comparison here

This post has been edited by suadrif: May 29 2013, 02:06 PM

Crucial M4 7mm SSD

basically it can last around 3.5-4 hours..pretty decent ..i love the laptop..

nais!

still looking for the best battery saver in windows 8..any suggestion?

Maybe you can try this: http://www.askvg.com/new-memory-power-mana...d-in-windows-8/

I am not sure whether it help but you can try..

p/s: i am not a Windows 8 user

Just like pressing gas pedal while pressing break. if got better way to do it
i also want to try.

manage to upgrade to 8GB ram. but usable only 7.86GB. hopefully my vmware enough to use.

just order mine! got mid year clerence discount rm48!!!! free targus mouse!!!!

I did have a look at the 5460 over the weekend. However, I am not convinced that it is the best option if you are looking at it spec wise.

isit offer from dell or

where did you go to see the 5460?

really?
what OS is currently u r running?
can provide us with the screenshot?

In what aspect u feel that its not the best option?
is it the spec wise only or price wise?
in your point of view, is there any other better option? HP Envy? Asus vivobook?

do u mean by RM118 free Targus Wireless Mouse in dell offer?
but i didnt see they are giving instant cash discount like they always did