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

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wjtai
post Nov 21 2018, 12:43 AM

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1.Preferred Brand : Dell or acer or hp
2. Budget : Around RM1000~RM1500
3. Screen size : normal standard size., lightweight
4. Config : Intel Pentium, 4GB RAM, 500GB HD, DVDRW, Basic Graphic card, long lasting battery
5. Usage : For work like typing Word/Excel, browsing internet, watching movie/football.

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wjtai
post Nov 21 2018, 01:43 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Nov 21 2018, 09:45 AM)
Go used, budget too low
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Hi,

If I reduce below spec:
3. Screen size : smallest (cheaper?)
4. Config : Intel Pentium, 2GB RAM, 250GB HD, , Basic Graphic card

Any recommendation?

If go for 2nd hand,
any recommendation?

Thanks.
wjtai
post Nov 22 2018, 01:41 PM

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QUOTE(aqilsyafi @ Nov 22 2018, 01:18 AM)
As mentioned by others, you maybe opt for used/refurbish set...just got to build my laptop for office work

ThinkPad x230
i5 3230M
4 gb
320 gb HDD

Cost me for RM 530 for refurbish set with 3 month warranty

Swap the hdd with ssd 240 - cost RM 127
Swap ram with 2x8gb Corsair vengeance - cost  RM 350
Total RM 1007...totally worth it as it better than laptop provided by employer (ThinkPad L440 i5 4200M, 4gb, 500gb hdd).
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THanks for your recommendation!
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post Nov 22 2018, 01:43 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Nov 21 2018, 02:12 PM)
Pentium+4GB RAM+HDD is already struggling to handle light tasks in W10

Search for used premium Thinkpads (T,X,W series) with 1 year warranty
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THanks for your recommendation!

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