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Enquiries/Recommendations Buying a new laptop? NEED RECOMMENDATIONS? V24, Please follow the format :)
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chester91
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 Aug 7 2014, 02:46 PM
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Hi Guys,
I need some recommendations for a budget laptop.
1. Preferred Brand - None (as long as there is good warranty coverage & decent after sales service)
2. Budget - 1.5k ~ 1.8k
3. Usage - Portability is of utmost importance as my work requires me to move around.
- mainly used for excel work, watching movies, internet browsing
- I tend to multi task n run many programs at once (skype, excel, itunes & chrome with many many tabs). Would an i3 CPU suffice or do I need to get an i5?
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 14 inches.
Other requirements
1. Windows pre-installed
2. Decent speakers
3. At least 8gb ram
4. Good screen for video playback (1080p support)
5. Dedicated media buttons (play/pause/next) preferred.
*Touch screen is not a must but would be a plus to have.
*Dedicated GPU not required as I have a desktop for gaming.
Please provide multiple laptop recommendations of varying brands if possible.
Thanks in advance!
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chester91
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Aug 7 2014, 03:18 PM
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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Aug 7 2014, 03:12 PM) Wah, this one is hard man  How to find such a good laptop at that price range? huhu  lol. are my requirements that hard to meet? basic work use only. no video rendering or AutoCad sort of work wo.. |
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chester91
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Aug 7 2014, 03:57 PM
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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Aug 7 2014, 03:25 PM) Yeah, you will need RM3-4k for a notebook with decent built, speakers, (especially the) screen etc. haha Anyway, can try these: 14" Dell Inspiron 14 3000, i3-4030U + Nvidia 820M@RM1549[2.2kg], 4GB, 500GB, Linux, 4-cell, spill-resistant KB, 2 years Pro support; W8.1SL@RM1699 Lenovo Ideapad Flex 2-14, i3-4030U + Intel HD4400 +(1366x768; touch) + 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM1699[2kg], 4GB, W8, 2 yrs; color: black *Please check out the real thing to decide whether they are okay to you or not  The screens are standard ones (only)  Upgrade RAM to 8GB I see. Well atleast i have u guys to educate me. What are the options from asus or acer? Seems like acer is no longer the popular choice. My last laptop was an acer which died after 4plus years of usage. |
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chester91
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Aug 7 2014, 04:12 PM
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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Aug 7 2014, 04:02 PM) Acer is still popular, just that I might not have the most recent pricelists Asus, on the other hand is much hated by those who know just how terrible their after sales service is in Malaysia 14" Acer E1-472G-54204G1Tk, i5-4200U + Nvidia 820M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB, W8.1; 3 years local warranty upgrade@RM50 **slightly older model, newer variant should be available already Thanks for your prompt reply. Are there any shops in lowyat that you would recommend? There are so many laptop shops in lowyat, I don't want to waste so much time hunting for the best bargain. |
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