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

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Archmage Warlic
post Jan 30 2019, 05:59 AM

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Hi all, please do recommend a laptop fitting the specifications below:

1. Budget: RM4,000
2. Brand: NOT Lenovo (known security risks). I have used Acer for years, but I'm also open to other non-Lenovo brands. Currently using Acer Aspire F15.
3. Usage: Games (on Steam / Garena), text processing, web-browsing, video streaming.
4. Minimum Requirements: See below

MUST HAVE
1. Storage: SSD (of any size), preferably with HDD as well
2. Memory: Minimum 4GB DDR4.
3. Processor: Equivalent to Intel Core i5, or better
4. Graphics: Equivalent to NVIDIA 940MX, or better
5. Good after-sales service (repairs), in case laptop breaks down

PREFERABLY
1. Has NumPad
2. Has durable casing, such as metal cover / casing. Bonus points if the cover is scratch-resistant. For example, Acer E5-571 is fucking ridiculous on this aspect - the painted cover got scratches after I placed my wallet & watch on my laptop. In contrast, Acer Aspire F15 has a very scratch-resistant metal cover, surviving scratches of coins and stapler with no obvious marks. However, it has fragile hinges and plastic bottom casing, which seems to crack quite often.
Archmage Warlic
post Jan 30 2019, 10:15 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Jan 30 2019, 05:26 PM)
If you get Lenovo laptop, just need to do clean Windows install (which is essential in every laptop, not just Lenovo ones), not a big deal

No preference on weight and battery life?
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I forgot to mention that long battery life is very much preferable. I spend long hours on laptop daily.
No preference on weight, the laptop can be as light / heavy as you want.
I prefer 15.6" laptops though, my backpacks are all too small for 17" laptops. Laptops smaller than 15.6" are of course welcome too, but they often do away with the NumPad.

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