i don't recommand anyone to buy local made a notebook. better go for dell, if $$ is a constraint


i have a few question, some expert pls help me:
1) celeron M and Pentium M also consider as centrino?<= NO, only Pentium M with 1MB L2 cache is considered as centrino processor
2) celeron M and Pentium M power consumption is big different? or same? <=Centrino processors consumes less power
3) can i buy from dell but don wan the original OS? <= IMPOSSIBLE!!
4) possible for 3.5k nb to use for 3dmax autocad?(although slow but still can accept right? <= With that price range, even a notebook with IEG2 can run autocad, rational rose (I supposed you are an engine student?)
5) pls recomeded a around 3.5k nb with
-posible-->centrino? pentium M? <= i recommand you to get Dell Inspiron
-long lasting batteries(at least 4hour)
-can use 3d max and autocad
-some gaming(not necesary)
-don too heavy
-must have wireless
-bigger harddisk is better
-screen size is better 14+ since working on 3D
-usb x 3 or more is better

This post has been edited by guanteik: Mar 5 2005, 11:16 PM

1st of all, centrino is NOT a processor, centrino is just a mobile technology 'package' introduced by Intel, or in another word, marketing and it's quite successful =p

centrino mobile technology consists of:
1. Intel Pentium M processor whether the L2 is 1MB or 2MB, 400MHz or 533MHz,
aka Banias, Dothan & Sonoma
2. Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection Family: 2100B/2200BG/2915ABG
3. Mobile Intel 915 Express Chipset Family: 915GM/PM/GMS & 910GML Express
or Intel 855 Chipset Family: 855GM/GME/PM Chipset

for more info can refer sniper's FAQ on Centrino (tho not updated yet )
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...dpost&p=2555392

2nd, there's no such thing as local made notebook in malaysia AFAIK, only the Brand name might sound local, but they get/contract their notebooks from the OEMs based in Taiwan. the same case for 'branded' notebook e.g Fujitsu, HP, NEC etc...


cheers. just my spamcents.

This post has been edited by 8431: Mar 6 2005, 09:47 PM

Saw a promo for HP M2000 or v2000 series ( silver) for Rm 3350 ( Celeron M 1.3 with 512MB Ram)
any opinion on that model?

IntelŪ Extreme Graphics 2, up to 128MB shared with 512MB system memory
15.0" XGA (1024 x 768)
2 SODIMM slots, 266MHz DDR PC2100, upgradable to 2048MB
40,
DVD, DVD/CD-RW combo
JBL Pro speakers, volume up/down,mute buttons
High speed 56K modem, integrated 10/100 LAN, 802.11b/g WLAN with
125HSM*/SpeedBooster support, IntelŪ Pro/Wireless 2200BG WLAN,
1 Type I/II PC card slots, 16-bit PCMCIA and 32-bit cardbus
Integrated 6-in-1 Digital Media Reader slot (xD, SD, MMC, Memory Stick, Memory
Stick PRO, and Smart Media)
VGA, USB 2.0(3), IEEE1394, RJ-11, RJ-45, headphone (1), microphone jack (1),
AC adaptor, S-video out, Expansion port 2 for HP Notebook Expansion Base
xb2000
6-cell Li-ion
65W AC adapter (3-wire plug)
3.0kg (6.5lbs)
36.3 x 28.4 x 3.0-3.8cm, (14.2 x 11.2 x 1.2-1.5in)

This post has been edited by maxster: Mar 7 2005, 01:17 AM

Looks like a decent deal for those with basic needs and budget. Which one is it - M2000 or V2000? Can you provide more details of the promo? Thanks.

The pdf brochures can be found here:
M2000 - http://h50198.www5.hp.com/Myuploads/ds_presario_m2000.pdf
V2000 - http://h50198.www5.hp.com/Myuploads/ds_presario_v2000.pdf

M2000 ..because it wasnt widescreen

i have c this promotion also
but since the shop is not really fully computer shop
so will any problem when wan to warranty?
i feel the price also very worth to buy..since it a HP brand,

thank wsl for the info

any idea where's the best place to shop for notebooks? can get some discounts on the new notebooks?

anybody got suggestion for notebooks with the new intel centrino sonoma? apart from dell 6000, that's the only one i know.

if u are looking for 15.4' widescreen, u can go for dell inspiron 6000, or HP NC8220 (RM5999), or Acer 1682

ahh crap.. dell coupon thing finish... any1 out there got save cart on the dell coupon thingy and doesnt want to get it? give me the cart number!!
Is it even possible to do that? i dun know just wanna try

Inspiron 9300 + GF6800

u have to wait till end of July for dell to come out the coupon again... Normally this online coupon offer available a week b4 pc fair.

hihi.. I AM BACK! and this time, i had decided to get this notebook..
it's a NEC Versa M540

Processor: 1.8GHz Pentium M 745 processor, 2MB L2 Cache, 400 FSB)
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Chipset: Intel i855GME Chipset
Memory: 512MB DDRAM
HDD: 60GB
Audio: Integrated audio
Video Card: ATI Mobility Radeon 9700
Video Memory: 128MB Video Memory
Optical: DVD Dual R9 no idea what this is??
Network Card: 10/100MB Integrated LAN + 802.11b/g Mini PCI Integrated
Modem: 56K ITU v.92
Screen: 15.4" Wide SuperShine View WXGA TFT
Ports: 1 x PCMCIA; 3 x USB 2.0; 1 x IEEE 1394; 1 x VGA-out; 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD, MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro)
Speaker: with SubWoofer
Service and Support: 1-year international warranty
Price: RM 5,999.00

what do u guys think about this model? worth buying?

thanks thanks!!!

yeah... i think this nec m540 1800dr is the most worth buy compare with other brands in terms of its processor and video card. I think it is a good choice. If i have $$$ now, for sure i will grab it too...

u can do some survey in this week pc fair and bargain for the best price.

here's the notebook link:
http://www.nec-asia.com/minisites/M540/M540_features_1.asp

This post has been edited by wsl: Mar 23 2005, 09:58 PM

there is another cheaper spec.. in only rm4699
all same but the only difference is.. 256mb ram, 40gb, 64mb video memory, dvd/cd-rw combo, ati mobility radeon 9600 and 802.11b mini pci

any one of these can be upgraded other than the ram and hdd?

i dont think they can be upgraded... the other diff is the proc speed, one is 1.6G another one is 1.8G.... huge price diff between these 2.

if u are searching for notebook which has powerful graphic card, may be u can consider compaq B3819, cheapest price i saw is RM5599. It is equipped with radeon 9700 128mb too.

But, in my opinion, M540 1800DR is more worth buy since it has larger screen, dvd burner, larger hdd (80G, not 60G) and faster proc just for the extra RM400, compared with B3819. The only thing is this model is not that popular in europe/us, may be it is a asia pacific model, which is same with B3819.

I havent see the actual product, so dunno how's the quality. I also dunno whether there is issue/prob with nec notebook too.

so, may be this coming pc fair u can get a good bargain.

ya.. i saw that compaq b3819ap today too.. it's rm5,999
but i dun like its color.. kinda creamy color.. easier to get dirty.. but other than that.. the spec are quite good too but if price-wise.. i'll have to agree to what u said.. nec is worthy to buy compare with compaq..

maybe i'll have a look around at the fair tomorrow.. and it will be my first time getting a notebook.. is there anything i have to pay attention to when buying a notebook?? like what to check or anything?? what kinda precaution/steps (whatever it is) i should take before actually making the payment??

thank thanks!!

boringping, the M540 1800DR now selling @ RM5799, with freegift. Do check it out in pc fair.

btw, if u are not a gamer/designer, u may consider IBM R51 (1830KA3) which it's built quality is superb.... RM5188, with 3 years warranty.

how about this compaq??
COMPAC Presario B3819[SIZE=7]
[COLOR=red]Mobile Intel Pentium M 725 1.6Ghz 2Mb L2 cache Memory (Dothan)
512Mb DDR-RAM
60Gb Hard Drive
15.1" WXGA TFT display with BRIGHTVIEW
ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 128Mb video memory
DVD /-RW Drive
56K Modem, 10/100 Ethernet, Wifi ieee802.11b/g, IEEE1394
3xUSB,1xPC Card Type II, 4in1 card reader(SD,MMC,MS,MSPro),RJ-11,RJ-45
2.5Kg (approx.)
1 year warranty
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
RM 5,799.00

what is the different between compaq evo and presario ????
is COMPAC Presario B3819 also member of B class??

i went to the fair today and checked on the m540. it's indeed rm 5799 with a lot of free gifts too!! hah

then i saw a dell inspiron 6000 and think it is quite nice too..

oh dear... dunno how to choose... heehhe

if ask me between B3819 with M540, I will choose M540 which are the same price at RM5799.

Between M540 with Dell Inspiron, the main difference is the graphis card. One with 9700, another one with X300. there is not bench mark to compare mobile graphic. But, i think 9700 is more powerful.

If u consider dell inspiron 6000, may be u have late 1 week already bcoz last week dell got online coupon which give u rm1000 rebate after u configure I6000 over RM6500 which is very worth compare with M540 1800DR.

If u have decide I6000 and not in rush to own a notebook, may be u can wait till end of July, a week b4 pc fair 2. I think they will come out the coupon again.

there is one thing that i dun understand..
notebooks with intel pentium m with centrino technology has different stickers on it.. some has the intel pentium m sticker while other has that intel centrino sticker?

i tot centrino is just a concept and every pentium m has that concept in.. so, why different stickerS?