Here are my suggestion if getting a laptop:

For Wintel laptops, get IBM. Or maybe Toshiba. But always go for IBM. If you're on a tight budget, don't even get a laptop until you have enough bling bling. You'll end up with a crappy one and wish you haven't bought it. IBM laptops are very durable. And their laptops are good overall.

Don't ever get Dell. Dell is cheap and of cos you're getting what you're paying for. Which is crap. If you have a Dell, try pushing the LCD (when it's up) to see if it shakes / wiggles. And try that on an IBM and see the difference.

If you have money, get a Mac. I heard that iBook G3 900mhz with maxed out ram are able to run UT2003 great. Also Photoshop (but photoshop is better on G4). iBooks aren't that expensive anyway. But Powerbooks are always better. If you're planning to get a Mac, don't get it now, wait till Apple puts Panther into their machines. Expose is so sweet.

This post has been edited by levitate: Aug 11 2003, 03:30 AM

fujitsu ...
nice outlook

the ibook though it can run ut2003,the performace would be better on the desktop..

hey... who knows the page for toshiba's notebooks? cari tak de punya.....

btw... what do you guys think about texas instrument notebooks?

http://www.teledynamics.com.my/

http://www.toshiba.com.sg/

http://www.asia.toshiba.com/tapl/index.htm

texas instruments ? dunno..have never seen thier notebooks for a long time already,dunno they still manufacturing or not..hmm..what about gateway?

This is the official Toshiba Asia site: http://pc.toshiba-asia.com

TI long time no hear... thats why wondering still got or not
i tot gateway bankrupt liau

netboy... thanks for the link

erkk .. asus m2n nbook?? is it good??

gateway still selling pc`s in the states as far as i know,but thier laptops is unknown.i remember the gateway store in kl tutup alread..

the gateway store at KLCC open only 3 mths den close already... the cow shop

Hey, i'm in a dilemma here... dunno which laptop to pick

specs

This is from toshiba

1. Tecra M1 series
Intel® Centrino(tm) mobile technology (Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.6GHz, Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100, Intel® 855PM chipset), 512MB PC2100 SDRAM, 14.1" XGA TFT, 60GB HDD, CD-RW/DVD-ROM, SD slot, i.LINK(IEEE1394), 32MB VRAM, Bluetooth upgradeability, WinXP Pro, 3-yr ILW
Model No. PT930L-03YCW

2. Tecra S1 series
Intel® Centrino(tm) mobile technology (Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.5GHz, Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100, Intel® 855PM chipset), 256MB PC2100 SDRAM, 15.0" XGA TFT, 40GB HDD, CDRW/DVD-ROM, SD slot, ATI Mobility Radeon 32MB VRAM, WinXP Pro, 3-yr ILW
Model No. PT831L-11Q4L

3. Satellite Pro M10
Intel® Centrino(tm) mobile technology (Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.6GHz, Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100, Intel® 855PM chipset), 256MB PC2100 SDRAM, 15.0" XGA TFT, 40GB HDD, CDRW/DVD-ROM, SD slot, i.LINK(IEEE1394), NVIDIA GeForce4 420 w/ 32MB VRAM, Harman/Kardon stereo speakers, WinXP Pro, 1-year ILW
Model No. PS630L-G205S

As for Tecra S1 series and Satellite Pro M10, HDD come with 40 GB but you can upgrade up to 60 GB .

Ask me to get from
Tele Dynamics Sdn. Bhd.
No. 2A Jalan 13/1, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Telephone:(60) 3 795 67788
Facsimile:(60) 3 795 67688


THis is from HP

Compaq Presario X1031 Features
Processor Intel Pentium M processor with Centrino Technology 1.3Ghz on Mobile Intel Pentium M processor with 400Mhz FSB
1024 KB internal L2 cache
15.4" TFT WXGA (1280 x 800 display)
256MB PC2100 266MHz DDR SDRAM (1 memory slot available); supports up to 2GB DDR (without discard)
40 GB 4200 rpm IDE, ATA100.
24X DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
1 integrated secure digital (SD) slot
ATI MobilityTM RadeonTM 9200 with 32MB DDR SDRAM
JBL Pro Integrated Speakers and 16-bit stereo sound
56K (V.92) modem, integrated 10/100 NIC
802.11b using integrated Intel Pro/Wireless 2100 Technology
8-Cell Lithium-Ion; 4.4Ahr; Smart Battery Technology (provides accurate, instantaneous battery status)
Two (2) Type II PC Card slot with support for 16-bit PCMICIA and 32-bit Card bus.
Three (3) USB 2.0 Connector
Infrared port
IEEE-1394
Parallel SPP/ECP standard interface
RJ-45 Ethernet jack
RJ-11 modem jack
Two audio ports (headphone/speaker out, microphone-in)
S-Video TV-Out
75w/90w AC Power adaptor
External VGA monitor port
Docking / Port Replictor port
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition (pre-installed)
Unit Dimension 14.0" (L) x 10.0" (W) x 1.36" (H)
6.6lbs/2.95kg
1 year Limited Warranty includes - 1 year parts, 1 year labor (carry-in)" (no onsite)(international)
free pen drive 128MB

MYR 5488.00

Order direct with HP 1800-88-4848

Fujitsu S6120

Intel® Pentium® M Processor 1.4GHz (w/ Enhanced SpeedStep®)
Secondary Cache : 1MB
Chipset : Intel® 855GM
Memory : 256MB DDR266, Max 2048MB
Hard Disk Drive 30GB (Ultra DMA/100 and S.M.A.R.T Support)
Display : 13.3" XGA TFT Colour (Max 1024x768 dots)
Graphics : Integrated Intel® Graphics w/ Dynamic Video Memory Technology with 3D Graphics Accelerator and MPEG-2 Support (for DVD)
Sound : AC Link Audio (AC97 compliance: SigmaTel STAC9767) with Internal Speakers (Stereo)
Communication :V.92+ modem & 10/100 Base-T LAN
Wireless LAN : Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100
Bluetooth(tm) : PC Card Option
Storage Device : External USB FDD (Optional)
Modular Bay**(Hot Swappable) : CD-RW Drive Replaceable with options:USB FDD Bay UnitDVD-ROM DrivePC Card Slot2nd BatteryWeight Saver

External I/O Interface :1xVGA, 2xUSB 2.0, 1xRJ45, 1xRJ11, IEEE1394, Audio (Line-in, Headphone-out, Microphone-in), Docking for Port Replicator, AC Adapter Power Input
Port Replicator : 1xVGA, 2xUSB 2.0, 1xPS/2 KB/mouse port, 1xSerial, 1xParallel, 1xRJ45, AC Adapter Power Input
Card Slot : PC Card Slot Type I/II x 1
IR Interface : IrDA1.1 (Max. 4Mbps)
Application Mode:Programmable Application Launch Buttons for Internet, Email and two other software
Security Mode:Unique Numeric Buttons for Security Lock (More than 800,000 possible password combinations)
Keyboard : 82-key w/19mm Key Pitch, 3mm Key Stroke
Pointing Device : Touch Pad with Scroll Button
AC Adapter : Input: AC100-240V, Output: DC16V 60W
Battery* : Approx. 4.7 hours, Lithium-Ion
OS Supported : Microsoft® Windows® XP Home EditionMicrosoft® Windows® XP Professional EditionMicrosoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Edition
Other Software Bundled : Norman Virus Control/Norman Personal FireWall
Dimensions : 293mm (W) x 236.5mm (D) x 31.5mm min. (H)
Weight : Approx. 1.75 kg (w/ Weight Saver)

MYR 7788

DELL Inspiron 500m
Centrino 1.5
Soundblaster Compatible Sound with Wavetable
Integrated 1MB ON-DIE L2 Cache
Intel® 855GM Chipset
14.1" XGA Display
Moonlight Silver with Venice Blue Accents Color
Intel® Integrated 3D AGP Video with Up to 64MB Shared System Memory
Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet
Intel® PRO Wireless 2100 WLAN (802.11b) miniPCI Card
256MB (1x256) DDR Memory PC2100 SDRAM
1.44MB 3.5" Floppy Drive
D/TravelLite Module
Internal Dell™ 87 Keys Keyboard (English)
60GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition (English)
Norton Antivirus™ 2003 (English)
For NAV 2003, Free 90 Days of Live Update for Latest Virus Definitions
Microsoft® Windows® XP Software Driver
Dell™ Inspiron™ Info
WordPerfect Productivity Pack
Internal 24X Max DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive (24X-10X-24X) - Roxio Easy CD Creator®
DVD Decoder Software
Internal 56K Modem
6-Cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Nylon Case
Shipment Box for Case
Mod Specs Info (Malaysia)
Adapter (110V/220V UK) Document
1 Year Next Business Day (8x5) Onsite Response (Parts + Labour)

MYR 5752

sigh... dunno which to choose... warranty wise.. idunno how efficient they are tho...

wildcatz,
TI's computer division (or was it just notebooks?) was purchased by Acer sometime in the late 90's, I think. That's why you'll find old TI model names like Travelmate and Extensa sold as Acers.

sonic_cd,
Gateway pulled out of selling computers in the whole of Asia, I think. I don't know if they sell anything in China/Japan, though, but they are definitely out of South-East Asis/Australia. They shut down their factory in Melaka in 2000 or 2001 I think.

Wildcatz, if you have like about RM10k and above to spend then go for the Tecras. M10 is about RM7k.

My opinion: Get the Fujitsu S6120. Is the best you can hope for for in the price range.

wah..open 3 months then tutup kedai? business must have been bad.. now if only klcc will open a Apple shop... my opinion ,if anybody has enough cash,get the the toshiba wide screen laptop(forget model,sorry. ) which has a screen as wide as the apple 17"powerbook..or the powerbook it self..

if bought a 17inches laptop seem like buying a desktop
hard to transfer

Don't try local brand...Pls. don'r try....My first choice is DELL. But becarefull about thier warranty guide. Some package come with 1 year warranty, but some come with limited 3 MONTH warranty (refurbish I ThinK!!??)

that 3 mth limited one is refurbished ones. You can check out www.dell.com.my and see... there's a section for refurbished coms. Specs not so good and etc lar... wat u expect from refurbished ones

Dell... the only thing that chokes is the international warranty. 3 yrs = MYR 729. They dun offer 1 yr international like the others. So that's one of the setback i have on them.

The other setback about dell is everything they offer... not so nice one. Most of their display cards all intergrated mem one... unless you wanna choke up ur wallet den different. They also have limited upgrades. and when you upgrade... cost you a lot more than the market price. So always scratch head there... sigh

wildcatz,
The 90-day warranty policy only applies to some of their new bottom-end systems (laptops and desktops).

I don't think I've ever seen any of their refurbs go with 90-day warranties, depending on the line many even come with 3-year warranties.

i using fujitsu laptop...good! i think so far..but there are other brand equal too ...anyway i use this laptop play rise of nations and war 3 , frozen throne lan games..at my frens house. and the graphics so far is smooth and not yet hang =P