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TSweidro
post Dec 7 2016, 06:36 AM, updated 8y ago

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If i were to buy a laptop at 2- 3.5 k budget which laptop should i get and why ?
which part is the priority in programming ? Any IT guy here can give some advice ?
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post Dec 7 2016, 09:27 AM

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i'm looking for a laptop too. slim laptop (as light as possible) that have quad core processor. not ULV type. no need dedicated gpu. iGPU enough already. any recommendation?
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post Dec 7 2016, 09:39 AM

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QUOTE(iwubpreve @ Dec 7 2016, 09:27 AM)
i'm looking for a laptop too. slim laptop (as light as possible) that have quad core processor. not ULV type. no need dedicated gpu. iGPU enough already. any recommendation?
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same here bro..... it seems like the forum here is mainly on custom rig.Maybe that's why nobody is answering ...

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post Dec 7 2016, 09:58 AM

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Performance & weight don't exist together. sweat.gif
Higher performance = more heat = larger heatsink = heavier.
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post Dec 7 2016, 10:04 AM

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dell laptop are good for IT stuff and programming
the programmers in my company all use dell precision series and latitude series
or you can go for vostro series, cheaper but still can make the day
it all depend on the programming software you are using and how intensive the programming you are doing, example on compiling and executing when testing phase.

PS : i dont know the prices of these because we do bulk purchase using company credits account, but they have a range from low to high, meaning from cheap to expensive


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post Dec 7 2016, 10:10 AM

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QUOTE(weidro @ Dec 7 2016, 06:36 AM)
If i were to buy a laptop at 2- 3.5 k budget which laptop should i get and why ?
which part is the priority in programming ? Any IT guy here can give some advice ?
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macbook.

and need to install windows also


But in end depend on what enviroment.. If real developer prefer intel graphic card.. more longer time battery like me.. long term macbook min 8gb
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post Dec 7 2016, 10:13 AM

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In case u r looking for Macbook. I have a MacBook Pro for sale that I used to do iOS dev.

I must say it is very smooth operation in terms of speed and durability.
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post Dec 7 2016, 11:24 AM

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An advise from programmer to programmer.

Find those laptop with cooler palm rest aka better heat ventilation.

Me myself using Dell 15 7559. You can try other brand too.
iwubpreve
post Dec 7 2016, 12:35 PM

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QUOTE(nebula87 @ Dec 7 2016, 11:24 AM)
An advise from programmer to programmer.

Find those laptop with cooler palm rest aka better heat ventilation.

Me myself using Dell 15 7559. You can try other brand too.
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my bro have this. too big and heavy. 1 of the reason coz got gtx 960m inside sweat.gif
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post Dec 7 2016, 12:44 PM

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I usually grab dell latitude from some sellers in lelong, few sellers there, who sell refurb or demo units at great price, recenty grab one dell latitude i7 512gb, 8gb 12.5 inch, less than 4k, also manage to grab on i7 256gb 8gb, 12 inch, less than 3.2k , you hv to keep looking.. bro.. haha..

example :
http://www.lelong.com.my/demo-set-dell-lat...7-01-Sale-I.htm


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post Dec 7 2016, 12:47 PM

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usually the newer they are the better they'll be because of the new instructions built into it. But if you wanted smoothness go for at least 8GB ram and a SSD. The SSD is optional because it will make your life a lot better with its speed thumbup.gif . For the OS that's up to you but since windows 8.1 is no more unless you reinstall it you're stuck with buggy windows 10 lol.gif
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post Dec 7 2016, 12:49 PM

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If only for programming and web development, any laptops with i5 and 8GB will be more than enough. Just depends on which brand/design/thickness/weight you like. You're looking at around RM2.0k-RM2.5k.

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post Dec 7 2016, 05:27 PM

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QUOTE(iwubpreve @ Dec 7 2016, 12:35 PM)
my bro have this. too big and heavy. 1 of the reason coz got gtx 960m inside sweat.gif
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Yes..it is heavy. but the vent is nice..strong air out.

but really, that gtx960m is not that good la.
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post Dec 7 2016, 10:45 PM

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Software development in multithreading environment? Get a laptop with quad-core CPU, optional with hyperthreading (core i7). I/O intensive? Faster RAM (2133MHz, usually DDR4) at least 8GB. And an SSD (or SSD+HDD) for prevention on hitting 100% disk usage like those 5400rpm HDD.

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post Dec 7 2016, 10:51 PM

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Clevo (aka boutique machines) will do the trick, and here it is sold as an Illegear/Aftershock. icon_idea.gif

The reasons?

1. Great customer service that actually knows the product
2. User-serviceable (you can even get the service manual in which you can repair or service the machine at your own)
3. High price/performance ratio
4. No bloatware (most laptops come with bloatware, and you get to choose your own OS)
5. Very durable and well made icon_idea.gif
6. Highly upgradable (which means no pesky tamper resistant screws, solders and glue) icon_idea.gif

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post Dec 8 2016, 03:57 AM

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What sort of programming?

Programming isn't something processing intensive so what notebook you buy also generally no problem.

Now the question is whether you're running a certain emulator / environment for certain programming, some setup does require a little more processing power and RAM.
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post Dec 8 2016, 03:58 AM

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Actually when comes to notebook for programming - the primary concern would be monitor and keyboard.

You'd want something to be comfortable to view and type, a larger screen like 15" onwards would be better than 14" or smaller.
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post Dec 9 2016, 01:25 PM

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last time my bro bought Mac bookfrom 11street, got slightly discount

 

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