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 Notebook Recommendation Thread v.31, Need To Buy Laptop... Please Come In

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ZM Fong
post Mar 30 2019, 12:12 AM

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QUOTE(wkh_united @ Mar 29 2019, 10:22 PM)
My brother is looking for a new laptop.
His requirement are:
1. 15.6 inch (prefer to have good SRGB display)
2. Lightweight (< 2.3kg, the lighter the better)
3. At least 8GB RAM (Must be RAM upgradable - will upgrade another 8GB in future)
4. i7 processor (for Building Analysis & Modelling Software, AutoCAD)
5. Prefer to have SSD
6. Must have dedicated graphic card (light gaming)
7. Battery life (at least 2 to 3 hours)

Budget is < RM4.5k
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Illegear Onyx Lite (TongFang GK5CN5Z)
Lenovo Legion Y530 (81FV00M8MJ) or customize
Commandos Glock 5 (Clevo NB50TK1) with 72% NTSC 60/120Hz IPS
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post Mar 30 2019, 11:20 AM

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Hi Bro,

1. Budget : The cheapest ..
2. Keyboard with numpad
3. Requirements : Required NVME M2 Slot only .


Any advice

Thank you

This post has been edited by lwk523: Mar 30 2019, 11:21 AM
hon kin
post Mar 30 2019, 12:12 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Mar 29 2019, 12:41 PM)
So you don't mind poor battery life? FYI, many Ultrabook / regular laptop with high sRGB display don't have upgradable RAM
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If just need the ram to be upgradable… any good choice? I saw the Acer swift series quite nice…
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post Mar 30 2019, 05:28 PM

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QUOTE(lwk523 @ Mar 30 2019, 11:20 AM)
Hi Bro,

1. Budget : The cheapest ..
2. Keyboard with numpad
3. Requirements : Required NVME M2 Slot only .
Any advice

Thank you
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define cheapest?

Give an absolute max budget. Also, any reason on why you need NVMe M.2?
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post Mar 30 2019, 05:31 PM

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QUOTE(hon kin @ Mar 30 2019, 12:12 PM)
If just need the ram to be upgradable… any good choice? I saw the Acer swift series quite nice…
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Acer Swift 3 SF314-54G-52L8/59WJ +RAM
Lenovo Yoga 520 / 530 +RAM (1 RAM slot only)
HP Pavilion 14-CE0082TX / 14-CE0083TX +RAM - small battery
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post Mar 31 2019, 01:22 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Mar 30 2019, 05:28 PM)
define cheapest?

Give an absolute max budget. Also, any reason on why you need NVMe M.2?
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Around RM2.5k, lightweight and come with NVMe M.2 slot. (for hdd upgrading to NVME card later)


Just want to have faster boot only and use it for office work.

THank ZM fong. smile.gif

This post has been edited by lwk523: Mar 31 2019, 01:26 PM
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post Mar 31 2019, 01:57 PM

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QUOTE(lwk523 @ Mar 31 2019, 01:22 PM)
Around RM2.5k, lightweight and come with NVMe M.2 slot. (for hdd upgrading to NVME card later)
Just want to have faster boot only and use it for office work.

THank ZM fong.  smile.gif
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FYI most users will be fine with a good SATA SSD

Can consider Ideapad 320s-14IKBR +RAM+SSD (1 RAM slot only, only support NVMe M.2)
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post Mar 31 2019, 10:46 PM

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QUOTE(lwk523 @ Mar 31 2019, 01:22 PM)
Around RM2.5k, lightweight and come with NVMe M.2 slot. (for hdd upgrading to NVME card later)
Just want to have faster boot only and use it for office work.

THank ZM fong.  smile.gif
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Yes normal SSD SATA speeds are damn good already , windows loads instantly , apps loads instantly

You may not need the insane speed unless you are doing heavy workloads or just a serious gamer that wants fast fast fast
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post Apr 1 2019, 04:32 AM

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QUOTE(prasys @ Mar 31 2019, 10:46 PM)
Yes normal SSD SATA speeds are damn good already , windows loads instantly , apps loads instantly

You may not need the insane speed unless you are doing heavy workloads or just a serious gamer that wants fast fast fast
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Thanks for your advise. To me , Nvme price is almost same with SAtA Ssd now and so I just don’t want regret later that buy a new laptop without NVME PCIE slot lol.

Pay a same price to get fast fast speed lol

This post has been edited by lwk523: Apr 1 2019, 04:35 AM
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post Apr 1 2019, 11:25 AM

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zm fong i forgot which acer predator series that need to be avoided? helios 300? 🤔 what was the reason again.. i forgot.. lol...
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post Apr 1 2019, 01:49 PM

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QUOTE(pandera999 @ Apr 1 2019, 11:25 AM)
zm fong i forgot which acer predator series that need to be avoided? helios 300? 🤔 what was the reason again.. i forgot.. lol...
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Helios 300, cooling issue (possibly can be solved via undervolt+repaste but not sure)

Helios 500 also, but that one is still buyable
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QUOTE(lwk523 @ Apr 1 2019, 04:32 AM)
Thanks for your advise. To me , Nvme price is almost same with SAtA Ssd now and so I just don’t want regret later that buy a new laptop without NVME PCIE slot lol.

Pay a same price to get fast fast speed lol
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Cough up more for NVME PCIe

QUOTE(pandera999 @ Apr 1 2019, 11:25 AM)
zm fong i forgot which acer predator series that need to be avoided? helios 300? 🤔 what was the reason again.. i forgot.. lol...
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Build quality , but to be honest - if it's cheap just grab it and go for it. It's like buying a car , people may complain tons but if you like it - go for it....personally i find the helios 300 affordable for people looking at entry level gaming laptop.
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post Apr 1 2019, 02:08 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Apr 1 2019, 01:49 PM)
Helios 300, cooling issue (possibly can be solved via undervolt+repaste but not sure)

Helios 500 also, but that one is still buyable
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then im correct.. 500 at least better than 300..

QUOTE(prasys @ Apr 1 2019, 01:57 PM)
Cough up more for NVME PCIe
Build quality , but to be honest - if it's cheap just grab it and go for it. It's like buying a car , people may complain tons but if you like it - go for it....personally i find the helios 300 affordable for people looking at entry level gaming laptop.
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nod.gif true... helios 300 is good enough.. apart from uncomfortable heat (maybe due to cooling) other is fine
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post Apr 1 2019, 05:43 PM

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QUOTE(dylan_chng @ Mar 28 2019, 05:13 PM)
Acer Aspire 5
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My brother own one Acer Aspire E14 2017 model. My company also providing me with Acer Aspire E 14. It's give good performance, however I'm trying other model also.


QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Mar 28 2019, 06:43 PM)
Preferred max weight in kg and min battery life in hours? Preferred display size? Mind low sRGB display and non-upgradable RAM?
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Preferred weight is less than 2kg. Battery life min 4 hours. Display size 14" would be a good, usually I hook up to monitor. I don't mind low sRGB. RAM min 8GB since my work require a lot of RAM and CPU usage.
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QUOTE(pandera999 @ Apr 1 2019, 02:08 PM)
then im correct.. 500 at least better than 300..
nod.gif true...  helios 300 is good enough.. apart from uncomfortable heat (maybe due to cooling) other is fine
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It's fine , again budget gaming laptop. ZM Fong has his views , mine is more like if it's going to be on a desk and you are connecting to a monitor and external keyboard. It's pretty fine

QUOTE(lordzarx @ Apr 1 2019, 05:43 PM)
My brother own one Acer Aspire E14 2017 model. My company also providing me with Acer Aspire E 14. It's give good performance, however I'm trying other model also.
Preferred weight is less than 2kg. Battery life min 4 hours. Display size 14" would be a good, usually I hook up to monitor. I don't mind low sRGB. RAM min 8GB since my work require a lot of RAM and CPU usage.
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Look at Thinkpad series anyway , if you want something that can last pretty long and you can upgrade.....RM 3123...

i5 , 8GB of RAM , you can replace the RAM later , these aren't soldered. Or you can opt for one 8GB stick and buy another one to upgrade it....It's 14" at 1080p

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post Apr 1 2019, 09:44 PM

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Hey guys, help me find the best value laptop for these requirements.

Budget: 3-4K
Usage: Normal usage at home, maybe light gaming
Requirements: 13-14 inch, lightweight, 8Gb RAM, 256GB SSD, MX150 (optional)

Currently looking at these, but open to suggestions.

1. Huawei Matebook D
2. Acer Swift 5
3. Asus UX331
4. Lenovo Ideapad 330s
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post Apr 2 2019, 12:33 AM

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QUOTE(GBP56 @ Apr 1 2019, 09:44 PM)
Hey guys, help me find the best value laptop for these requirements.

Budget: 3-4K
Usage: Normal usage at home, maybe light gaming
Requirements: 13-14 inch, lightweight, 8Gb RAM, 256GB SSD, MX150 (optional)
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No preference on weight? Mind low sRGB display and non-upgradable RAM?
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post Apr 2 2019, 08:36 AM

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QUOTE(GBP56 @ Apr 1 2019, 09:44 PM)
Hey guys, help me find the best value laptop for these requirements.

Budget: 3-4K
Usage: Normal usage at home, maybe light gaming
Requirements: 13-14 inch, lightweight, 8Gb RAM, 256GB SSD, MX150 (optional)

Currently looking at these, but open to suggestions.

1. Huawei Matebook D
2. Acer Swift 5
3. Asus UX331
4. Lenovo Ideapad 330s
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Moment you mention light gaming , get one with MX150 - at least you can play games...
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post Apr 2 2019, 06:26 PM

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QUOTE(lordzarx @ Apr 1 2019, 05:43 PM)
Preferred weight is less than 2kg. Battery life min 4 hours. Display size 14" would be a good, usually I hook up to monitor. I don't mind low sRGB. RAM min 8GB since my work require a lot of RAM and CPU usage.
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Acer Swift 3 SF314-54G-52L8/59WJ +RAM
Lenovo Yoga 520/530 (i5) +RAM
HP Pavilion 14-CE0082TX / 14-CE0083TX +RAM - small battery
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QUOTE(prasys @ Apr 2 2019, 08:36 AM)
Moment you mention light gaming , get one with MX150 - at least you can play games...
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Even just like sims and stuff? 🤔
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