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durrrr
post Mar 10 2019, 02:55 PM

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QUOTE(prasys @ Mar 10 2019, 01:34 PM)
% of work vs gaming If more into work , i would opt for business laptops like Thinkpad T480
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I want at least 15" display and keyboard with numpad, min i5 and 8gb ram. And originally budget around rm3500±.
Was looking at Dell for after sales service but only their gaming range have what I want.
Since I end up at gaming laptop range, legion seems the least stand out in terms of design. (I hate the eye catching gaming laptop designs and also it is not presentable/appropriate)

Of the 2 options, which is more worth it?
Other than T480 any other suggestions?
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post Mar 10 2019, 03:24 PM

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QUOTE(durrrr @ Mar 10 2019, 02:55 PM)
I want at least 15" display and keyboard with numpad, min i5 and 8gb ram. And originally budget around rm3500±.
Was looking at Dell for after sales service but only their gaming range have what I want.
Since I end up at gaming laptop range, legion seems the least stand out in terms of design. (I hate the eye catching gaming laptop designs and also it is not presentable/appropriate)

Of the 2 options, which is more worth it?
Other than T480 any other suggestions?
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I am assuming battery life isn't a concern for you at all. I just want to set the expectations right here - https://www.lenovo.com/my/en/laptops/ideapa...H/p/88GMY501020

Personally you would need to define your battery life (if it's important) and other work related features (such as a solid water-proof/dust resistant keyboard , longer availability of spare parts and replacement , etc)


Also Lenovo's website has a cheaper option for you to configure your Y530

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post Mar 10 2019, 05:26 PM

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QUOTE(prasys @ Mar 10 2019, 03:24 PM)
I am assuming battery life isn't a concern for you at all. I just want to set the expectations right here - https://www.lenovo.com/my/en/laptops/ideapa...H/p/88GMY501020

Personally you would need to define your battery life (if it's important) and other work related features (such as a solid water-proof/dust resistant keyboard , longer availability of spare parts and replacement , etc)
Also Lenovo's website has a cheaper option for you to configure your Y530
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Battery life is not important. I will be plugged in 100% of the time.
I have compared the same config from Lenovo site, price is higher even after 15% discount. Out of the 2, the i7 one seems like I save a lot.

Just wondering how does the i5, 16gb ram, 256ssd go up against the i7, 8gb ram, 128ssd?
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post Mar 10 2019, 07:40 PM

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QUOTE(durrrr @ Mar 10 2019, 05:26 PM)
Battery life is not important. I will be plugged in 100% of the time.
I have compared the same config from Lenovo site, price is higher even after 15% discount. Out of the 2, the i7 one seems like I save a lot.

Just wondering how does the i5, 16gb ram, 256ssd go up against the i7, 8gb ram, 128ssd?
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Upgrade RAM and SSD after purchase, cheaper

i5-8300H is enough for your workload imo. And it's easier to be cooled
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post Mar 10 2019, 08:42 PM

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QUOTE(durrrr @ Mar 10 2019, 05:26 PM)
Battery life is not important. I will be plugged in 100% of the time.
I have compared the same config from Lenovo site, price is higher even after 15% discount. Out of the 2, the i7 one seems like I save a lot.

Just wondering how does the i5, 16gb ram, 256ssd go up against the i7, 8gb ram, 128ssd?
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Just get the i5 , the i5 is quad core anyway ...so you'll get 8 threads .- should be good for your tasks

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