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Enquiries/Recommendations Buying a new laptop? NEED RECOMMENDATIONS? V23, Please FOLLOW the FORMAT TQ~!

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post Apr 18 2014, 06:01 PM

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QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Apr 18 2014, 11:51 AM)
noted. notworthy.gif
but normally less people will go for 11" notebooks. the screen was so tiny, even reading a document can be pain in the ass.
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i using it personally, the screen is actually 11.6", native resolution is 1366 by 768. no problem for normal daily use.

only will feel small when need to multi task, so i would say it is not primary laptop for all people

the only reason people buy 11" mba is becoz its tiny, light, yet still powerful to carry and travel around.

anyway, if upcoming mba kill the thick bazel in mba (feel about 2cm for me but didnt really measure it), they actually can fit a bigger screen at same form factor...

i "upgrade" from 2012 mba 13" to 2013 mba 11", never regret and never look back at all, heck sometimes i dont even know my laptop in my bag or not doh.gif
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post Apr 23 2014, 08:11 PM

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QUOTE(FrothBite96 @ Apr 23 2014, 06:07 PM)
1. Asus, Lenovo, Any recommendations for good quality laptops
2. Below Rm 3500
3. Gaming, studies, movies and music
4. Any, preferably 15"

I've set my sights on the Lenovo Y510P with single gpu (3400 RM), but I'm asking if there is anything that is better in price and/or performance...
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you can nego to get it at 3199... good luck
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post Apr 23 2014, 08:14 PM

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QUOTE(iimcrystal @ Apr 23 2014, 12:52 AM)
how much would the MSI CX61 2OD-078MY

Classic Series 15.6" Laptop/ Notebook
- Intel® Core™ i5-4200M-2.5GHz
- 4GB DDR3 RAM, 500GB SATA HDD
- NVIDIA GeForce GT740M
- OS: Windows 8

cost if i were to change the OS from win.8 to win.7 AND 500 GB HDD to 256GB SSD ?
(could you please show in the cheapest and the most expensive price if the change were made ?)
thanks B)
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i not sure msi laptop got downgrade rights or not... if not you only can buy a new windows license...

windows 7 HP = RM 330
windows 7 Pro = RM 438

Samsung 250GB 840 EVO = RM 599

do your math
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post May 19 2014, 10:51 AM

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QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ May 15 2014, 01:45 PM)
your request :
and what im trying to say, no 4K HDMI output for laptops yet.
believe it or not, one of my clients tried connecting his haswell refreshed MSI GT70 to a 4K external monitor via HDMI, and its not working.
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fyi.. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6008 notworthy.gif
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post May 22 2014, 10:50 AM

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QUOTE(Ikuso @ May 22 2014, 12:34 AM)
Looking for laptop

1. Brand : Any
2. Budget : 2.5k~3.5k
3. Usage : autoCAD , slight gaming (going to uni)
4. screen size : 15.6"
5. Battery life : medium (around 4 hours?)

Is Lenovo y510p a bit expensive ??  because i don't wanna regret saving money and end up looking for a new laptop.

Suggestion , please ??
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if you can bare its weight, then the laptop is good for you

i recommend my fren several lighter laptop, but in the end he also choose lenovo y510p.... he say not so heavy la...

after 1 week use, he say is heavy...
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post May 26 2014, 11:35 PM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ May 23 2014, 10:53 PM)
Ever considered an Apple MBA13? hmm.gif
13"
MacBookAir 13", i5-4260U + Intel HD5000 + 128GB SSD + (1440x900)@RM3199[1.35kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX
MacBookAir 13", i5-4260U + Intel HD5000 + 256GB SSD + (1440x900)@RM3799[1.35kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX

Why would you need i7, especially when you need long battery lives? hmm.gif
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post Jun 10 2014, 03:48 PM

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QUOTE(Invisible @ Jun 10 2014, 02:54 PM)
Hey guys! I've lost track in this notebook thingy for quite sometimes.
Hopefully can get some ideas from you guys notworthy.gif

1. Preferred Brand: Any brand with good after sales service
2. Budget: 2.5k - 3.2k max
3. Usage: Mainly for photo editing, light video editing, some music and web browsing. No gaming.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 13"-14"

*prefer thin size and with backlit keyboard
*good battery life

Thanks icon_rolleyes.gif
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Apple MacBook Air 13", i5-4260U + Intel HD5000 + 128GB SSD + (1440x900)@RM3199[1.35kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX

Asus UX31A-C4059H, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920 x 1080; IPS touch)@RM3399[1.3kg], 4GB, W8; backlit KB

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 2 13, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + (1920x1080; IPS touch) + 16GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM2899, 8GB, 2 years; colors: grey/orange

Sony Vaio SVP13213SGS, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080)@RM3499[1.06kg], 4GB, W8SL
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post Jun 19 2014, 09:17 AM

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QUOTE(tabs @ Jun 19 2014, 08:48 AM)
for your propose get can go check Lenovo Y510 spec. it has 17 inch size and suit most of your requirement
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lol, y510 = 17" screen?
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post Jun 19 2014, 02:15 PM

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Looking a laptop for my gf staff

1. Preferred Brand: -
2. Budget: max RM1100
3. Usage: MS office work (already have license), email
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: light, max 13"

for survey, i think i will goes the following
Acer Aspire E3-111-C4FKs, Intel N2930 + Intel HD@RM1099[1.29kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8.1

this model seems no review online, and i dont think got display model at shops, any other recommendation? tq
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post Jun 19 2014, 05:25 PM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Jun 19 2014, 04:06 PM)
Yeah, can consider that one nod.gif
Or this:
Lenovo Flex 10, Celeron N2805 + Intel HD + (1366x768; touch)@RM1199, 2GB (soldered), 500GB, W8, Office Home & Student 2013, sleeve case
Otherwise look for the Surface RT (1)
10.1"
MS
Surface RT, Nvidia Tegra 3 + 32GB SSD + (1366x768; touch)@RM1099[680g]; WRT, 2GB
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surface RT is not quite confident with it... coz need connect to normal printer and normal work task i not sure whether support or not...

i did consider lenovo flex 10, it seems have better built quality, but for sub RM1000 notebook, from benchmark, the processor N2805 (TDP=4W) is slower than celeron N2930 (TDP=8W), i not sure hows it translate in real life, but i affraid it will be quite slow...

even last year the sub rm1000 notebook i brought is processor celeron 1000M (TDP=35W), higher benchmark score than n2805 and n2930 i can feel the slowness already, i cant imagine how is the flex 10 or acer E3-111 compares to it...

but both Flex 10 and Acer E3-111 is fanless, after i brought either one i will test how it performs, anyway i think might will choose Acer E3-111 due to processor...

anyway Flex 10 now RRP is RM 999, you can update the price already price here
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post Jun 21 2014, 02:35 PM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Jun 19 2014, 06:26 PM)
Personally I think for entry-level "net"books, the most important thing is still having extra RAM and an SSD for snappier performance  nod.gif
It doesn't matter what Processor the notebook has  hmm.gif
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notebook with 4gb ram is ok liao...
SSD is overkill for sub rm 1000 laptop...

anyway will go buy later....
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post Jun 23 2014, 02:03 PM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Jun 23 2014, 09:48 AM)
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Wow you sure know your stuffs  laugh.gif
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updates...

buy liao acer e3-111, very light to carry 1.3kg+ 150g adapter (mini type), comes with laptop sleeve, booting is in efi (i think), cold boot to windows screen is about 15-20 sec only (didnt measure but is pretty fast )...

lag a bit in multitasking (install multiple program together) but single task speed is ok... run 1080p youtube is ok also...

uninstalled some of the acer bloatware, clean up the start screen (removed all the weather/new etc. widgets), installed office / adobe reader and good to go... set leehom wallpaper/lockscreen/account picture because want give staff surprise... but duno how to change welcome screen background...

no fan is really quiet... but no keyboard light really not used to it esp when typing since i am two finger typer, but for staff to use it is okay liao....

1st time buy acer.... let see how it goes... tq for your help
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QUOTE(ah_suknat @ Jul 14 2014, 08:28 PM)
hi fellas, some one selling refurbished dell vostro 3400 for RM700 and latitude e5410 for RM720.

I just missed out the vostro, so now left the latitude, is it worth the price?
or if you have budget of less than 1k, which used laptop would you choose from those selling here? https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showforu...ks%20%28Used%29

thanks
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if budget 1k... i will get this (new item, i think better than used and refurbished models)

lenovo G40-70 5941-2513, Celeron 2957 + Intel HD@RM999, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS
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