Dec 28 2016, 11:58 AM
QUOTE(Archmage Warlic @ Dec 27 2016, 11:46 PM)
Thanks for your reply. I had already bought a new laptop this morning without checking LYN (I assumed that nobody would ever reply after some waiting).
OH GOD I'M SO ANGRY AT MYSELF NOW
I initially aimed to purchase the Acer Aspire E5-575G-54G7 (15.6" i5 7200U, 4GB DDR4 SDRAM, 1 TB, NV 940MX, W10H), or your third suggestion, Acer Aspire F5-573G-556W (15.6" i5-7200U, 4GB, 1TB, 128GB, NV 940MX, W10H).
I ended up purchasing Acer F5-573G-57VD (15.6" i5 6200U, 4GB DDR4 SDRAM, 1TB, 128GB, NV 940MX, W10H) for MYR2699.
However, I find 4 problems pretty quickly that made me regret my purchase.
1. Battery Capacity
One of the first things I did after the purchase was to check the battery capacity. As you can see from the image above, the battery of my new laptop could only hold about 82% of its design capacity just an hour after purchase. This seems pretty bad for a new laptop, considering that the laptop my mother bought recently had a design capacity of 48000, and could actually hold over 49000+ one month after regular use.
People say that purchasing tech gadgets is always a hit-and-miss. I feel like I have "missed" plenty of times. Is this supposed to be normal for a new laptop, or should I bring this device back to the seller?
2. Battery Design
Given that I need to run my computer(s) for close to 20 hours daily, I thought I could at least attempt to prolong the lifespan of the battery by removing the battery and using the device plugged-in. To my horror, the battery for Aspire F15 F5-573G-57VD is built-in. There is no way to remove the battery without unscrewing the entire bottom panel.
I realized too late. I should have spent more time to check, but given that I was too preoccupied with the specs and the laptop was wrapped in cling film, I couldn't really see until after purchase.
3. Processor
As mentioned earlier, Acer Aspire F5-573G-556W was one of the laptops I planned to purchase. I told the shopkeeper that I wanted to see Acer Aspire F5-573G, thinking that all "573G" laptops are just the same. She recommended the "last 573G model they have", which is on display. Thinking that is the same model as the one I saw online (and you recommended), I didn't notice that the F5-573G-57VD comes with only i5 6200U processor, instead of the i5 7200U processor.
4. Pixellation
The screen will pixellate randomly, and the pixellations will disappear when I mouse over the weird black / colourful pixels. It's not easy to predict (only comes occasionally) and hard to duplicate. Is this something worth worrying about, or just something insignificant?
Bonus: Price
Only after purchasing the laptop for a hefty price of MYR2699, I learned that the exact same model of laptop is available for sale on Lazada for only MYR2448.
Please excuse me while I go stab myself.
a little bit slow replying since its holiday season and im on a mountain at that time, so, i could not reply. i guess others having holiday too.. well, too bad for you. never though u are facing this unfortunate purchase. OH GOD I'M SO ANGRY AT MYSELF NOW
I initially aimed to purchase the Acer Aspire E5-575G-54G7 (15.6" i5 7200U, 4GB DDR4 SDRAM, 1 TB, NV 940MX, W10H), or your third suggestion, Acer Aspire F5-573G-556W (15.6" i5-7200U, 4GB, 1TB, 128GB, NV 940MX, W10H).
I ended up purchasing Acer F5-573G-57VD (15.6" i5 6200U, 4GB DDR4 SDRAM, 1TB, 128GB, NV 940MX, W10H) for MYR2699.
However, I find 4 problems pretty quickly that made me regret my purchase.
1. Battery Capacity
One of the first things I did after the purchase was to check the battery capacity. As you can see from the image above, the battery of my new laptop could only hold about 82% of its design capacity just an hour after purchase. This seems pretty bad for a new laptop, considering that the laptop my mother bought recently had a design capacity of 48000, and could actually hold over 49000+ one month after regular use.
People say that purchasing tech gadgets is always a hit-and-miss. I feel like I have "missed" plenty of times. Is this supposed to be normal for a new laptop, or should I bring this device back to the seller?
2. Battery Design
Given that I need to run my computer(s) for close to 20 hours daily, I thought I could at least attempt to prolong the lifespan of the battery by removing the battery and using the device plugged-in. To my horror, the battery for Aspire F15 F5-573G-57VD is built-in. There is no way to remove the battery without unscrewing the entire bottom panel.
I realized too late. I should have spent more time to check, but given that I was too preoccupied with the specs and the laptop was wrapped in cling film, I couldn't really see until after purchase.
3. Processor
As mentioned earlier, Acer Aspire F5-573G-556W was one of the laptops I planned to purchase. I told the shopkeeper that I wanted to see Acer Aspire F5-573G, thinking that all "573G" laptops are just the same. She recommended the "last 573G model they have", which is on display. Thinking that is the same model as the one I saw online (and you recommended), I didn't notice that the F5-573G-57VD comes with only i5 6200U processor, instead of the i5 7200U processor.
4. Pixellation
The screen will pixellate randomly, and the pixellations will disappear when I mouse over the weird black / colourful pixels. It's not easy to predict (only comes occasionally) and hard to duplicate. Is this something worth worrying about, or just something insignificant?
Bonus: Price
Only after purchasing the laptop for a hefty price of MYR2699, I learned that the exact same model of laptop is available for sale on Lazada for only MYR2448.
Please excuse me while I go stab myself.
For battery, if i not mistaken there article about laptop battery. the battery capacity are design to cover at least 80%. im could not remember why.i did read it many years back. if u found the article, do correct me... if im wrong, do correct me as well.
if you still hesitate, i suggest you to have a technical assistance from customer service department. email or call.
but for pixellation.. its something you need to worry. its not normal. can say it has display corruption so means that something on the video card.. how bout update the driver.. will it solve? this is something you can check with the shop.
so you are purchasing display unit?? the price kinda expensive. lazada...
sometimes, need to browse patiently, same model but different price
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