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lyekit
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Oct 1 2021, 12:23 AM
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Getting Started

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Got myself a Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro with the following specs for RM4,600.
Processor AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX Processor Speed 8C/16T, 3.3/4.6 GHz, 4MB L2/16MB L3 Memory 16GB DDR4-3200 Storage 1TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe (Samsung SSD) Screen Size 14.0 inch 2.8K (2880x1800) IPS 400nits Glossy, 90Hz, 100% sRGB, glass, Dolby Vision Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics Windows 10 Home + Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 Camera 720p + IR + ToF Connection ports 2 x USB Type-C™ Full-Function (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PD 3.0, DisplayPort™ 1.4) 1 x USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) 1 x Headphone / mic combo Wireless WiFi6 11ax, 2x2 + BT5.1 Battery Integrated 61Wh Dimensions W x D x H 31.24 x 22.14 x 1.46-1.69 cm Weight 1.3 Kg.
Using it for internet browsing, netflix and some basic photoshop and video editing (for fun). Don't play game on PC since I'm playing all my games on my phone.
This post has been edited by lyekit: Oct 1 2021, 12:25 AM
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vhs1
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Oct 1 2021, 02:01 AM
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ZM Fong, I'm looking at mac book air, rm 4399, ssd 256g Around the price, what best windows notebook should I be looking at?
Can help me choose?
TQ for your recommendation
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TSZM Fong
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Oct 1 2021, 10:14 AM
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QUOTE(vhs1 @ Oct 1 2021, 02:01 AM) ZM Fong, I'm looking at mac book air, rm 4399, ssd 256g Around the price, what best windows notebook should I be looking at? Can help me choose? TQ for your recommendation i assume that u need 13 inch? wait time?
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vhs1
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Oct 1 2021, 10:58 AM
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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Oct 1 2021, 10:14 AM) i assume that u need 13 inch? wait time? Thanks for your fast reply 14inch also can. Time : any time this month
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hussain
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Oct 1 2021, 11:18 AM
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Dear Shifu
Need help with recommendation
Looking for a good windows laptop
AMD Ryzen 7 16gb ram 256 gb storage with webcam and good clicky keyboard
also good screen..no need touch screen 13 or 14 inch
Usage for heavy excel power pivot workload etc
Weight below 1.5 kg
Budget below 4 k
Appreciate your help
was considering dell inspiron or hp
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TSZM Fong
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Oct 1 2021, 11:30 AM
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QUOTE(vhs1 @ Oct 1 2021, 10:58 AM) Thanks for your fast reply 14inch also can. Time : any time this month fine with non upgradeable 8GB RAM? QUOTE(hussain @ Oct 1 2021, 11:18 AM) AMD Ryzen 7 16gb ram 256 gb storage with webcam and good clicky keyboard also good screen..no need touch screen 13 or 14 inch Usage for heavy excel power pivot workload etc Weight below 1.5 kg Budget below 4 k wait time?
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hussain
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Oct 1 2021, 11:33 AM
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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Oct 1 2021, 11:30 AM) fine with non upgradeable 8GB RAM? need 16gb ram upgradable wait time? 2 weeks? also was looking at ideapad 5 pro This post has been edited by hussain: Oct 1 2021, 11:33 AM
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TSZM Fong
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Oct 1 2021, 11:41 AM
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QUOTE(hussain @ Oct 1 2021, 11:33 AM) 2 weeks? also was looking at ideapad 5 pro if u can only wait 2 weeks, don't buy from lenovo site https://shopee.com.my/ACER-SWIFT-3-SF314-43...7819.7190200337kb is nothing special though
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vhs1
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Oct 1 2021, 11:42 AM
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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Oct 1 2021, 11:30 AM) fine with non upgradeable 8GB RAM? I think ok. 8gb is the norm "standard" at the moment, right?
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hussain
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Oct 1 2021, 11:45 AM
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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Oct 1 2021, 11:41 AM) if u can only wait 2 weeks, don't buy from lenovo site https://shopee.com.my/ACER-SWIFT-3-SF314-43...7819.7190200337kb is nothing special though wow this is an awesome recomendation would you say this is better than ideapad 5 pro gen 6 /inspiron 14 2021 and hp pavilion aero?
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TSZM Fong
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Oct 1 2021, 12:58 PM
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QUOTE(vhs1 @ Oct 1 2021, 11:42 AM) I think ok. 8gb is the norm "standard" at the moment, right? 8GB is minimum, 16GB is recommended nowadays QUOTE(hussain @ Oct 1 2021, 11:45 AM) wow this is an awesome recomendation would you say this is better than ideapad 5 pro gen 6 /inspiron 14 2021 and hp pavilion aero? since u can't wait long IP5 Pro is out i dun think Inspiron 14 5415 got ready stock, if buy from dell site need to wait also Pavilion Aero dun hav 16GB config
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vhs1
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Oct 1 2021, 01:21 PM
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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Oct 1 2021, 12:58 PM) 8GB is minimum, 16GB is recommended nowadays
Ok. 16gb
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TSZM Fong
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Oct 1 2021, 02:01 PM
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QUOTE(vhs1 @ Oct 1 2021, 01:21 PM) hard to find higher end model with 16GB at that price mayb this https://shopee.com.my/Acer-Swift-3-(SF314-4...8462.3341826546
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Strifez
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Oct 2 2021, 09:11 PM
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New Member
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would like to ask, is thinkpad e14 g3 a good buy. i am seeing it at lenovo website below 3k
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TSZM Fong
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Oct 2 2021, 09:52 PM
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QUOTE(Strifez @ Oct 2 2021, 09:11 PM) would like to ask, is thinkpad e14 g3 a good buy. i am seeing it at lenovo website below 3k ur budget? usage? requirements?
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Strifez
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Oct 3 2021, 09:44 PM
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New Member
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i use it for daily youtube, microsoft office and serving the web
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Strifez
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Oct 3 2021, 09:46 PM
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New Member
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i just need it to be hassle free, good reliability and good heat management. my budget below 3k
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TSZM Fong
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Oct 4 2021, 12:24 AM
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QUOTE(Strifez @ Oct 3 2021, 09:46 PM) wait time?
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vhs1
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Oct 4 2021, 11:51 AM
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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Oct 1 2021, 02:01 PM) hard to find higher end model with 16GB at that price mayb this https://shopee.com.my/Acer-Swift-3-(SF314-4...8462.3341826546Hi its me again What if 8gb? Have more option? 4,399 for MBA 8gb /ssd 256gb, will it be OK?
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TSZM Fong
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Oct 4 2021, 12:35 PM
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QUOTE(vhs1 @ Oct 4 2021, 11:51 AM) Hi its me again What if 8gb? Have more option? 4,399 for MBA 8gb /ssd 256gb, will it be OK? got but what's the point of spending over RM4k for non upgradeable 8GB RAM... This post has been edited by ZM Fong: Oct 4 2021, 04:54 PM
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