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 Buying new laptop? Need RECOMMENDATION?, PLEASE POST IT HERE !!! Ver. 2.

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cedar
post Jun 17 2007, 08:41 PM

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QUOTE(kaiserreich @ Jun 17 2007, 02:43 PM)
Well, have to agree with you in this one, but still depends on what does the poster means by Fastest, is he going to play games on it, or is he going to watch movies and that's about it. Fast and Light normally are mutually exclusive, save the MBP, for Fast and perhaps good, VAIO SZ sounds a really good one. For Faster then SZ but a tad more heavier, it's the MBP. and there are the 14 inchers that are lighter than the MBP, and a little slower than it, ....namely....the Benq S41.

By the way, is it time that the mods set up a format on enquiries regarding laptop purchases? Most of the time, the questions posted aren't really comprehensive and makes response a tad slower and honestly, the questions sometimes are so general that you can answer from the script i.e., "well, it depends on what you are using it for." more often than not, that would be a standard response before a poster decided to give more details
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Hi guys, thanks for replying.

Sorry that i raised quite a vague question.

"Fastest" means shorter waiting time when i run excel spreadsheet or loading graphics with the browser for example.

I use ibook currently but i am stucked with it unable to syncronise and allow me to install PPC software which i wanted to buy over the net.
So i'm thinking to have another window based that can run with no problem.

I know the new macbook can run windows too, but not all softs are able to run on the platform. I've been told, that even actviesync cant run on it. Anyone here actually having this problem ?
Anyway, thanks for the suggestion. Checked sony SZ series just now, looks good maybe this is the best deal so far.

But the unit looks fragile. So i hold my decision. Any more good comparable models out there.

How about Lenevo, HP, Twinheadd etc etc
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post Jun 17 2007, 10:34 PM

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is there any portable yet powerful laptop in the market, hope to get a good graphics card as i would like to play game and i want it to be portable
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post Jun 17 2007, 11:23 PM

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QUOTE(cedar @ Jun 17 2007, 08:41 PM)
Hi guys, thanks for replying.

Sorry that i raised quite a vague question.

"Fastest" means shorter waiting time when i run excel spreadsheet or loading graphics with the browser for example.

I use ibook currently but i am stucked with it unable to syncronise and allow me to install PPC software which i wanted to buy over the net.
So i'm thinking to have another window based that can run with no problem.

I know the new macbook can run windows too, but not all softs are able to run on the platform. I've been told, that even actviesync cant run on it. Anyone here actually having this problem ?
Anyway, thanks for the suggestion. Checked sony SZ series just now, looks good maybe this is the best deal so far.

But the unit looks fragile. So i hold my decision. Any more good comparable models out there.

How about Lenevo, HP, Twinheadd etc etc
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Unfortunately, the unit IS fragile... I hate to say this, I have heard bad stories about the build quality of 1 specific VAIO model (the TX) and have personally encountered the horrendous build quality of another (a VGN-SZ44 = SZ cheapest model)... The TX had a broken hinge after 1 year, and it's owner was a very delicate type who takes very good care of his machines to boot...

Now, about the SZ, oh, don't let me get started on the SZ44... Light leakage, hugely noticeable LCD frame gaps, gaps on the sides of the keyboard... And Sony expects me to pay the premium VAIO price for it?

The SZ premium (the most expensive SZ) and the middle model seems to be exempt from this build quality problem (they're solidly build), but then comes my second point of ranting... rolleyes.gif

The recovery options you have on the SZ sucks, big time... Or on ANY VAIO computer actually... You get 1 recovery partition that you can burn to 2 DVDs, with NO OPTION WHAT SO EVER TO NOT INSTALL NORTON AND EVERY OTHER BLOATWARE THAT COMES WITH THE VAIO WITH YOUR RECOVERY! vmad.gif

Sorry for that... I just can't stand having crap shoved up my... My lil bro uses the VAIO C (it has commendable built quality, BTW), and his lappy is running quite slow with all the bloatware that comes with it...

And if you try reformatting and installing Pure Vanilla, separately bought Vista or XP for the machine, guess what? Sony has no drivers for you... Its not in any of the recovery DVDs and any attempts you make to find them will be answered with a "this action is not supported for your machine" or "there's no drivers for that operating system (especially if you want to use XP) available for your machine" from the Sony people... mad.gif

Try checking the internet for stories of people going through this drama...

But, if you're the sort who doesn't (or have no time to) care about the optimal performance of your machine, by all means... The VAIOs (the SZ44 and TX excluded) are nice, well built machines... Shame about the bloated software package and the fact that the recovery/reformatting options are so bad... mad.gif

At least Fujitsu, even if they bundled everything together, had an option for you to install whatever you want and not to install whatever you don't want... At least for the C2220, which is around 3-4 years old (I dunno about current Fujitsus)...

I don't hate VAIOs people, I actually lust after the FE (if only I had the money and the recovery options wasn't so... bleh...)... icon_rolleyes.gif

So, what fully Windows PC can you get for that money? Get a fully decked out (with the fastest processor, graphics, everything) IBM (now Lenovo) Thinkpad R61 or the famously delayed T61... That should be well worth every cent of your money, and would last a heck of a long time to boot... thumbup.gif

But I still would get the MacBookPro if I were you... Try checking the net about the ActiveSync problems, maybe they have solutions? What Palm are you using BTW? Palm should have ActiveSync running well on OSX (it did, last time I checked, when I was using a Palm Zire - yeah, the first craptastic model)... icon_rolleyes.gif

Sorry about the long winded post people... sweat.gif

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 17 2007, 11:33 PM
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post Jun 18 2007, 12:25 AM

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QUOTE(albertonia @ Jun 17 2007, 01:41 PM)
Newbies here,can anyone confirm with me are those v3500 are santa rosa platform? Vista or XP,which one better.saw one V3514 and loveit.
Is it a good buy?Need some input B4 decide.Thanks.
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yes .. compaq V3500 is santa rosa platform
n already ready to sell in the market ^ ^
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post Jun 18 2007, 09:13 AM

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QUOTE(john_jay2 @ Jun 18 2007, 12:25 AM)
yes .. compaq V3500 is santa rosa platform
n already ready to sell in the market ^ ^
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santa rosa but not centrino branded, they not using intels wireless chip... it was only a/b/g
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post Jun 18 2007, 09:24 AM

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QUOTE(bladegirl @ Jun 17 2007, 04:52 AM)
Hello. I'm looking to buy a new laptop soon and would like some recommendations.

My preferences:

Processor: C2D
Screen: 15"++ (17" widescreen preferred)
O/S: Windows XP
Memory: 2Gb DDRII
HDD: 80Gb++
Other requirements: good gfx card, at least 4 USB2.0 ports, wifi, ethernet
Optional: Firewire and bluetooth would be nice ^^ and maybe a good sound card

Purpose: PC gaming (~high end) and multimedia editing. Weight is not a big issue, neither is battery life - and I would like the laptop to NOT overheat too often.

Budget: RM 3000 - 5000

I don't expect the specs to fit exactly smile.gif so if you know anything similar to what I want, please suggest also.

Hope to hear a reply from here soon!! Thanks!!
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ur budget will limit whatever high-end graphic card u want. Im not that familiar with laptops-line that on the market now but my suggestion will be since ur getting windows XP, I assume u dont want dx10-capabilities for future gaming. So get any kind except those 8xxx series. I suggest u get the best gpu u can get by changing ur ram to 1gb for now, and upgrade it along the road. GPU part is harder to get rather than ram. So if ur a gamer, consider the gpu first. U can check laptop's gpu classes @ http://www.notebookcheck.net

In case ur changing ur mind about the dx10, it whether u wait for high-end dx10 mobile gpu to come out, or just get that 8600GT for now.

Added on June 18, 2007, 9:26 am
QUOTE(Kenny4820 @ Jun 17 2007, 09:34 AM)
is there any portable yet powerful laptop in the market, hope to get a good graphics card as i would like to play game and i want it to be portable
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budget please. and what will u be using it for? gaming? stuffs? name it.

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post Jun 18 2007, 12:00 PM

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QUOTE(bladegirl @ Jun 17 2007, 05:52 PM)
Hello. I'm looking to buy a new laptop soon and would like some recommendations.

My preferences:

Processor: C2D
Screen: 15"++ (17" widescreen preferred)
O/S: Windows XP
Memory: 2Gb DDRII
HDD: 80Gb++
Other requirements: good gfx card, at least 4 USB2.0 ports, wifi, ethernet
Optional: Firewire and bluetooth would be nice ^^ and maybe a good sound card

Purpose: PC gaming (~high end) and multimedia editing. Weight is not a big issue, neither is battery life - and I would like the laptop to NOT overheat too often.

Budget: RM 3000 - 5000

I don't expect the specs to fit exactly smile.gif so if you know anything similar to what I want, please suggest also.

Hope to hear a reply from here soon!! Thanks!!
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there are few santa rosa models coming up... i think asus, benq, acer and also hp. But your budget is pretty much limits your options. U need to increse your budget if u were to get a good gpu, as u gonna use for HIGH END gaming.

Benq S41

ACER 5920G

ASUS A8Sc

ASUS F3Sc

HP Pavilion dv6500

the first 3 is well within ur budget, the last 2 is off ur budget. And all comes with Windows Vista, but u can always downgrade... n late reinstall if u wanna use Vista. The GPU are Nvidia 8xxx dx10 compatible.

[edit]forget to mention.... 17" is just unimaginable with your budget not even with Dell. 15" is the max u can get...

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post Jun 18 2007, 02:32 PM

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John, can you mention the price of other Benq notebooks that is light (below 2 kg with battery) and fast (1.6 Ghz above)
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post Jun 18 2007, 02:57 PM

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Thanks alot for the recommendations. I've changed my mind about not getting Vista. The ACER 5920G seems to have just about everything I want - although the usability of the laptop is questionable and I can only get 1280x800 resolution (but not a big deal).

Any idea how much it's selling for currently?

Also, let's say between ASUS G1S and ACER 5920G which one is more worth the price? (yes, I know.. I've raised my budget to < 7k)

Some say ACER has better performance, and others tell me that ACER has many problems. Not too sure who is right or wrong sad.gif
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post Jun 18 2007, 03:23 PM

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Wat is the price for Benq S31 now?
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post Jun 18 2007, 03:34 PM

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QUOTE(cedar @ Jun 18 2007, 02:32 PM)
John, can you mention the price of other Benq notebooks that is light (below 2 kg with battery) and fast (1.6 Ghz above)
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so far benq hv a line up for
S31V RM 3399
T31 RM 2899

both is 13.3" ^ ^

Added on June 18, 2007, 3:34 pm
QUOTE(bladegirl @ Jun 18 2007, 02:57 PM)
Thanks alot for the recommendations. I've changed my mind about not getting Vista. The ACER 5920G seems to have just about everything I want - although the usability of the laptop is questionable and I can only get 1280x800 resolution (but not a big deal).

Any idea how much it's selling for currently?

Also, let's say between ASUS G1S and ACER 5920G which one is more worth the price? (yes, I know.. I've raised my budget to < 7k)

Some say ACER has better performance, and others tell me that ACER has many problems. Not too sure who is right or wrong sad.gif
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G1s is more worth to take ^ ^
more better quality ^ ^

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post Jun 18 2007, 03:56 PM

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QUOTE(john_jay2 @ Jun 18 2007, 03:34 PM)
G1s is more worth to take  ^ ^
more better quality ^ ^
Can you please explain further? smile.gif What do you mean by better quality? The performance is better quality or the laptop material is better quality? Any overheating problems?
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going to buy a lappy soon for programming and internet surfing use..

How about compaq v3252AU? izizt RM 1999 ??
but i saw some thread here said that hp reduce the price to RM 1799 oredi?

hope any 1 can provide me more details about this model or other lappy is within this price range.. thanks smile.gif
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QUOTE(john_jay2 @ Jun 18 2007, 03:34 PM)
so far benq hv a line up for
S31V RM 3399
T31 RM 2899

both is 13.3" ^ ^

Added on June 18, 2007, 3:34 pm

G1s is more worth to take  ^ ^
more better quality ^ ^
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John the RM3399 version S31 is with wat spec?
Becoz from the Benq website, there are 2 types? one is S31VW-308 another V07.
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QUOTE(bladegirl @ Jun 18 2007, 03:56 PM)
Can you please explain further? smile.gif What do you mean by better quality? The performance is better quality or the laptop material is better quality? Any overheating problems?
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wht i mean here is the built quality is more better ...
thn the warranty also more longer ...
n less complaint ^ ^
heat issue ... nv heard b4 ^ ^

Added on June 18, 2007, 4:37 pm
QUOTE(zuying1985 @ Jun 18 2007, 03:58 PM)
going to buy a lappy soon for programming and internet surfing use..

How about compaq v3252AU? izizt RM 1999 ??
but i saw some thread here said that hp reduce the price to RM 1799 oredi?

hope any 1 can provide me more details about this model or other lappy is within this price range.. thanks smile.gif
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V3252 is still selling at RM 1999
n HP is now doing promotion free 2 GB pendrive n FOC upgrade to 3yrs warranty...

Added on June 18, 2007, 4:47 pm
QUOTE(300078 @ Jun 18 2007, 04:21 PM)
John the RM3399 version S31 is with wat spec?
Becoz from the Benq website, there are 2 types? one is S31VW-308 another  V07.
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the one with core 2 duo is S31V ^ ^

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post Jun 18 2007, 04:48 PM

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QUOTE(john_jay2 @ Jun 18 2007, 04:36 PM)
wht i mean here is the built quality is more better ...
thn the warranty also more longer ...
n less complaint ^ ^
heat issue ... nv heard b4 ^ ^
Awesome. Has the price for it dropped yet? tongue.gif I also heard that ASUS G1's sound card is not that good. Any complaints about that so far?
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QUOTE(john_jay2 @ Jun 18 2007, 04:36 PM)

Added on June 18, 2007, 4:47 pm

the one with core 2 duo is S31V ^ ^
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Thx for the info! I am considering to buy a S31 too.
So i can end up with S31 and S41
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QUOTE(Eiraku @ Jun 18 2007, 12:23 AM)
But I still would get the MacBookPro if I were you... Try checking the net about the ActiveSync problems, maybe they have solutions? What Palm are you using BTW? Palm should have ActiveSync running well on OSX (it did, last time I checked, when I was using a Palm Zire - yeah, the first craptastic model)... icon_rolleyes.gif

Sorry about the long winded post people...  sweat.gif
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yep, choose mbp unless you are hardcore game. If i had the money, i rather choose mbp. You get 2 choices btw, mac osx & vista/winxp. Well, i had pretty much "experience" on windows.. Couple of months again, heard friends said that "just reformat".. Get my point? rolleyes.gif
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QUOTE(bladegirl @ Jun 18 2007, 04:48 PM)
Awesome. Has the price for it dropped yet? tongue.gif I also heard that ASUS G1's sound card is not that good. Any complaints about that so far?
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Sound card is comparable in most laptops (most of it use integrated, motherboard mounted sound chips), but it's the speakers that are the problem... Just use externals, built in speakers on laptops are bound to be crap anyway (even though the dolby thingies on the Gemstone looks interesting, even if it's only a gimmick... I mean just how many watts can you stuff into a such a small, build in sub-woofer?)... icon_rolleyes.gif

And if you care to wait, you'll soon have a competitor to the Acer in the sub RM6k catagory... The new upcoming 15 inch Dell Inspiron replacement model... 8600GT for cheap + the best warranty in the business... icon_rolleyes.gif

The design's a bit bleh to most people though, even if it looks ok to me... thumbup.gif

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yer...... cry.gif cry.gif cry.gif
why dont hav pp answer my question? cry.gif
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