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

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post May 5 2007, 11:46 PM

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QUOTE(cloudstrife07 @ May 5 2007, 11:44 PM)
need opinion guys  icon_question.gif

budget: RM3000

need:

14" screen
good speakers
able to play NFS carbon
added features would be good  thumbup.gif

currently there are 2 models to choose from, which is Compaq Presario V3203 and benQ T31.which is better eh?
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among tis 2 brand ...take Compaq ... built quality and product stability is much more better than benq biggrin.gif
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post May 21 2007, 06:58 PM

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QUOTE(DefMafia @ May 21 2007, 06:53 PM)
1. Brand : compaq or twinhead...or u have other idea??
2. Budget : rm3000
3. Specs : amd turion or intel core 2 duo
                1GB RAM
                120GB HDD
                dvdrw, bluetooth, light weight
4. Size : if possible i want 12.1" but if cannot i still can consider 14.1"
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i advice u to get a 14' notebook wif AMDTurion 64 ...it is nearly impossible to get a 12' notebook wif less than Rm3.5

twinhead ? get a compaq or dell better ... u hav better choice since notebook are pretty cheap nowadays... Twinhead's quality r no way compare to compaq or dell
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post May 22 2007, 11:16 AM

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QUOTE(silent_mode @ May 22 2007, 08:15 AM)
hello guys,

i just saw black Compaq Presario (but i forgot which series) about 2.2k.
Intel Core Duo.
just asking is it Compaq better than Acer?
i'm using only for normal job not graphic or mutlimedia.
need ur help guys.
tq.
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yerp ...HP-Compaq is much more better compare to Acer ...

try it and u will blieve wat i say icon_rolleyes.gif icon_rolleyes.gif

notebook ventilation is better , and it look more stylish
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post May 25 2007, 05:47 PM

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QUOTE(deathzone @ May 25 2007, 05:39 PM)
Im planning to buy a new laptop soon...i know nothing about laptop and i never own any before. Just wanna know is Hyundai M-life M521N good? The spec looks ok to me and its not so expensive. Or u guys can intro other brand with similar spec and price.
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can u post the spec and the price for Hyundai notebook u mentioned ?
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post May 26 2007, 03:18 PM

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QUOTE(vpire @ May 26 2007, 02:24 PM)
They want the business, their major earning from selling computer is from upgrades, so if you won't upgrade then they didn't earn much from you.
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QUOTE(john_jay2 @ May 26 2007, 03:15 PM)
yeah their upgrade package is kinda crazy ...
so better buy out side ^ ^  tongue.gif
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wat upgrade package u all referring to ?

warranty extension ? part upgrade after system bought ? or part upgrade when buying the system ? whistling.gif whistling.gif whistling.gif

almost every brand like HP or Sony even Acer also the same .... did acer Certified ram cheaper than dell or same as market price for 1gb DDR2 RAM ? Rm300++ for 1gb ram rite ? icon_rolleyes.gif


Added on May 26, 2007, 3:21 pm
QUOTE(vpire @ May 26 2007, 10:32 AM)
Dell provided installment plan for maybank and citybank credit card only. Actually dell got some unspoken deal like they can match the price of the other brand same hardware spec and give you additional Rm300 discount and if you got friends work inside dell also can get employee discount.
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matching wif with brand ?

their pricing alredi very low ... shocking.gif shocking.gif

employee discount is applicable on any brand whistling.gif whistling.gif whistling.gif like HP ....

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post May 26 2007, 04:37 PM

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QUOTE(Irzani @ May 26 2007, 04:20 PM)
I'm looking for a notebook that range price is below than Rm 2950. The problem I had is I need :

1) Win XP Pro or Win Vista Home Premium (Original)
2) Whether to take the Core 2 duo T5300/T5500 or Turion X2 TL-56 ...
3) Even there are fastest Intel proc option, I heard that there are problem with the Intel Integrated graphic (950 GM) that low performance when playing games rather than nVidia/Ati graphic ..

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What in my mind :

1. Brand - Dell, Compaq, and Acer

2. Budget - below Rm 2950

3. Specs - Core 2 duo T5300/T5500 or Turion X2 TL-56

4. Size - Don't care

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What have I done in this few weeks :

Dell - I've visiting the Dell website because it can be customised, but this week the offer were include with free Targus webcam that not in my list and I didn't need it (I know that they still charge the price Rm 87 sweat.gif ) and it over my budget ....

Compaq - Compaq can't customised but I think I'll wait until 1 june to wait if there are new model .. I can get the free DOS version but compared to the Dell price, Dell give more better option ..

Acer - Acer didn't have AMD Turion option that better than Compaq ..

So, until know it's hard for me to choose ..  rclxub.gif

It have been 2 weeks since I want to buy it ... but I'm become confused since I only have limited budget ..  sweat.gif

Anyone can help to give me any solution? Or perhaps I should wait a little more ..

Thank you ..  laugh.gif
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for Dell , which 1 u prefer ? 640m or 6400 ?

if 640m , u can get it at around tis budget ....but i think u better wait until Tuesday for the free targus webcam promotion over ....

or u can opt for Compaq V3000 series ....it is within ur budget too
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post May 26 2007, 05:10 PM

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QUOTE(Irzani @ May 26 2007, 05:03 PM)
For AMD, Inspiron 1501 , E-Value Code : Q520504 , Catalog number : 154073 , Price : Rm 2929
For Intel, Inspirion 640M , E-Value Code : Q520510 , Catalog number : 154079 , Price : Rm 2927

Confused .. confused ..  rclxub.gif 

P/s: Yeah, perhaps I should wait until the promotion end this Monday ... at least new promotion will come?  sweat.gif
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erh...i think u should refer to dell website ...the price over there r much more cheaper ..

and i cant find the spec with the E-value code u provided hmm.gif

~ the price for Q520510 is Rm2815 laugh.gif

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QUOTE(john_jay2 @ May 26 2007, 05:12 PM)
hmm .. i am not meaning dell is oni the expensive 1 ...
every company like acer , hp the ram also expensive ..
acer is abit cheaper ... confirm ...
so , i recommend .. jz buy the ram n upgrade urself ^ ^
more ez .. n save more cost .. ^ ^ isn't it ....  icon_rolleyes.gif
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haha....agree... buy at lowyat cheaper tongue.gif tongue.gif
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post Jun 5 2007, 06:48 PM

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QUOTE(Lcsx @ Jun 5 2007, 04:37 PM)
Hi,

I was thinking of buying a Ftec brand of laptop. Is Ftec reliable? I think they are considered cheaper, are they really? Thanks for the comments.
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if u want cheaper and reliable + greater warranty support , take dell ....Juz Rm2500++ for 14' LCD notebook or Rm2700++ for 15' notebook ...

no point wasting money on FTEC local notebook shakehead.gif shakehead.gif
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post Jun 7 2007, 07:08 PM

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QUOTE(Lexitachi @ Jun 7 2007, 06:56 PM)
hey guys, im looking through laptops. i think my budget err.. around 7-8k (can be more, since this is only the one life time machine) looking through Asus G2S and F3Sv. and Dell too. should i wait for XPS m1330?

im working, student, gamer, audio engineer as part of Dj-ing. haha. wink.gif

Any advice? or should i wait?
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r u really rushing for notebook ?

lots of new series notebook will be releasing tis month ....Dell will be releasing the new series of Inspiron and XPS tis month ...


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post Jun 8 2007, 12:08 AM

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QUOTE(Lexitachi @ Jun 7 2007, 07:09 PM)
hmm. rushing? not really. oh it is releasing? izit coming to malaysia too?
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yerp .... Inspiron 6400 will be phrased out and replace by Inspiron 1520 thumbup.gif thumbup.gif and XPS got M1330
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QUOTE(TauhuTauhu @ Jun 9 2007, 12:49 PM)
People, can you guys somehow give me suggestions on which notebook to get?

I have been asked to quote a small-sized, as in light and powerful notebook.

Budget: Less than RM7k

Thanks in advance.
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small size mean 12' notebook ? so far the powerful g.card been use is x1400 or Geforce go 7400 only ..

Dell XPS m1210

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QUOTE(ihz @ Jun 10 2007, 02:08 PM)
How come T5500 is only 1.66ghz and T2250 is 1.73ghz and u consider it as an upgrade? Just curious, in fact i'm ignorant in this.
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tis is bcoz T2250 is CoreDuo and its FSB is only 533mhz ....Its RAM is support up 2 533mhz also while T5500 is Core2Duo running on 667 mhz FSB.....Its RAM is support up 2 667mhz ....

T5500 is 64bit system , while T2250 is only can support 533mhz only smile.gif

although T2250 is 1.73ghz , it is only CoreDuo and 32bit system ....
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QUOTE(izumi88 @ Jun 11 2007, 11:52 PM)
help ...
can any i tell me among acer 5584wxmi , 5583nwxci , R42 and compaq pv3204tu which is better ?
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i advice u take HP Compaq 3204tu ... in term of quality and customer service , it is much more better than them... rclxms.gif rclxms.gif
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QUOTE(fariz2k @ Jun 12 2007, 04:54 PM)
how do we know its santa rosa? its there got any special series number or something?
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the FSB is 800mhz and the integrated g.card is X3100 or X3000 ....

normally the g.card coming along wif Santa Rosa Platform is Nvidia 8800gs or something like tis

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QUOTE(surferx @ Jun 27 2007, 06:48 PM)
I'm currently looking at the following models:
benq s41
dell xps 1330
asus A8sc

anyone can recommend similar specs from other brands? You can exclude those which are heavy (3kgs ++) as i'm looking for lightweight laptops.
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no offense to Benq , take Dell XPS m1330 ... a fantastic machine wif LED backlight and 8600GT g.card .... 3yrs warranty wif RM5000++

no idea on ASUS model icon_idea.gif
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QUOTE(nskoon83 @ Jul 9 2007, 10:42 AM)
Need recommendation upon buying new laptop.
Brand - any but Compaq due to bad experience using 2 Compaq laptops where both end up with harddisk crash. but do share your GOOD Compaq experience as well if u think i'm just unlucky and should change my mind on this issue.

Budget - around RM2500 or lesser. If can installment then better.

Specs - looking at my budget and u'll know it's not a high end laptop coz it is not affordable for me.
Processor : Intel C2D
Ram : 1G at least
Graphic : Capable of mild gaming such as DotA, CS, WOW and etc. I heard GMA950 not bad, izzit?
Harddisk: 80G will do
Rom : DVD Burner
Software : Not needed any software. As long as I can get the notebook and
can format myself to install window then is ok oredi.
Others : Got wireless and must be nice looking :-P
Currently the option i have on my mind is Dell Inspiron 640m that quoted at RM2399 on dell.com.my. It matched all my needs but there is one thing i dont like about it. It looks sux. So, i would like to listen to you people out there to see if got any better suggestions. Thanks first ya. :-P
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i tot Dell 640m has been phased out ? blush.gif

now only got 1420 & 1520 only ...

no more 640m ....

1420 is much more better than 640m in term of quality and outlook .... thumbup.gif thumbup.gif thumbup.gif

magnesium alloy casing + 8 colors to be choose lid


Added on July 9, 2007, 11:17 am
QUOTE(john_jay2 @ Jul 8 2007, 03:37 PM)
ACER gemstone oni RM 4499 ^ ^
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acer gemstone is 17' ?

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QUOTE(xin @ Jul 12 2007, 03:58 PM)
there is a limited time for the extended warranty ..after that grace period then u cannot extend already ..so better ask dell first ..
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u can extend the warranty anytime u want as long as it is still within warranty when u want to extend it .
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QUOTE(jamik @ Jul 19 2007, 09:14 PM)
How bout MIne, sifu..... biggrin.gif
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portability ? is 15' heavy for u ?

if not , take Dell Inspiron series ... value for money and warranty and spec wise

or Compaq series ...

not encourage to take benq or acer due to my own perception .... tongue.gif
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QUOTE(yenxi @ Sep 20 2007, 10:25 PM)
HI. I'm currently looking for a laptop. I would prefer the following specs :

17" Screen
2.0 Dual Core
2GB DDR2 SDRAM
Any standard graphic card

Budjet : About RM4000

Thx in advance smile.gif
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Try Dell 1720 ...

>>> Dell 1720

The only brand that can get it below Rm4k or around that ...

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