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post Oct 21 2020, 12:58 AM

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Hi Im looking for a laptop below 3.5k (if possible) for my friend
screen size 13 or 14'
RAM 8 or higher?
SSD if possible 512gb
weight below 2kg
I noticed IONIC 15 Ryzen but dont know whether its good because other brand acer/hp/dell gives lesser but price almost the same
Dont know if possible but if the laptop is able to play very casual game like Fallguys etc ofc its better
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post Oct 21 2020, 10:55 AM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Oct 21 2020, 10:37 AM)
if you plan to play fallguys on non gaming laptop, wait for MX450 or Tiger Lake to arrive
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Around when will it arrive? Its not an essential for my friend so i guess its ok to not have it. What would you suggest if so? Thanks
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post Oct 21 2020, 12:34 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Oct 21 2020, 11:21 AM)
I have no idea when will they arrive tbh

Consider Thinkpad X13/T14/T14s
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Is it me or T13 and T14 are kinda above 3.5k or I misclicked something?
What about dell's new inspiron 14 5000?
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post Oct 21 2020, 11:52 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Oct 21 2020, 02:27 PM)
Can I have a look at your customization? Make sure you applied coupon

Which model? 5405?
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Yes 5405
I manage to set the price at 3.1k after usingtea suggested me the code BIGTREAT
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post Nov 30 2020, 03:41 PM

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what's the difference between inspiron 3000 and inspiron 5000? Is it still recommended to get inspiron 3000? I'm looking for a slim and light weight laptop. Budget preferably below 3.2k. Outlook of the laptop matters a lot to me. I normally only use the laptop for microsoft teams, microsoft word / excel / powerpoint, google chrome. Play games like overcooked, fall guys occasionally. Thank you! biggrin.gif
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post Nov 30 2020, 05:50 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Nov 30 2020, 04:37 PM)
Inspiron 3000 is mediocre - build quality, battery etc

5000 series is decent (newer releases, not older ones)

open to other options? how long can wait?
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Thank you for replying!! I'm currently using the 5000 series one (i3, 4gb ram, 1TB HHD). It's been 4 years and it's starting to get really laggy plus it gets really hot when I was playing games. Oh, to add on, I don't really save a lot of documents on my laptop, normally just games and softwares like SPSS software (400gb used). What other option will you recommend? I've checked lenovo thinkpad x13, really like how compact and lightweight it is but i personally really do not like the keyboard sweat.gif Will probably only buy end of this year mayb during the year end sale or christmas sale if they have one biggrin.gif If not, can wait until end of January 2021. Once again, thank you!!
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post Dec 1 2020, 06:43 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Nov 30 2020, 09:15 PM)
add RAM and SSD probably will solve the problem

mainly weight and battery life
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Thinking of getting a new one instead. If i were to get a laptop with 8gb ram, 512gb storage ssd and i5 / ryzen 5 with the budget of 2.8k, any recommendation? Is it possible?
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post Dec 1 2020, 11:58 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Dec 1 2020, 07:29 PM)
since many decent models are out of stock/have long wait time, how long you can wait?
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I can wait until maybe next year Feb?
Is idea slimpad 3i (15) any good? It's 2.6k after student discount with 4+4 ram 512 ssd and i5 I think but need to wait 8 week shipping time
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post Dec 2 2020, 12:02 AM

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QUOTE(Ccacctus @ Dec 1 2020, 11:58 PM)
I can wait until maybe next year Feb?
Is idea slimpad 3i (15) any good? It's 2.6k after student discount with 4+4 ram 512 ssd and i5 I think but need to wait 8 week shipping time
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post Dec 2 2020, 09:39 AM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Dec 2 2020, 12:22 AM)
fine with non-upgradeable 8GB total RAM?

nope
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Yes am fine with non upgradable ram as long as it's sufficient
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post Dec 2 2020, 12:52 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Dec 2 2020, 11:44 AM)
Thinkpad L14/L15 AMD (apply coupon)
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Sorry sweat.gif Is it possible to lower the budget to 2.8k? What will be the available option then? Also, can I know your stand towards the acer swift 3 amd?
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post Dec 2 2020, 01:05 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Dec 2 2020, 12:55 PM)
it is within your budget

Swift 3 out of stock everywhere
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The L14 one only have ryzen 5 + 8gb ram + 256gb ssd (2.7k) or ryzen 7 + 8gb ram + 512gb ssd (3.4k)

whereas for the L15 one they are 2.7-2.8k for ryzen 5 + 8gb ram + 256gb ssd, if 512gb ssd it will be 3.6k

I think I'd prefer 512gb ssd within the 2.8k budget, is it possible? Also, what's the ecoupon?
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post Dec 3 2020, 07:03 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Dec 2 2020, 01:29 PM)
they are discount codes: try these and see which give best discount: BIGSALE, GIVINGUP, IPRICE, SHOPBACKAMD, LENXCIMB
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Thank you, I have tried, L14 is cheaper than L15 with the price of 3k. Saw that you recommended X13 to some people, and I checked the price it's only 2.8k. Can I know the difference between L14 and X13 Gen 1? (Both with AMD 5, 8gb ram and 512gb ssd)
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post Dec 3 2020, 08:47 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Dec 3 2020, 08:21 PM)
X is 1 higher tier than L - better build material
X13 has smaller+lighter body and high sRGB display but RAM is not upgradeable
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I'm ok with a non upgradeable ram. So, in this case will u recommend me to get X13 (RM2850) instead of L14 (RM3093)? Which one worth the price better in your opinion?

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post Dec 4 2020, 10:15 PM

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Thank you both!! Sorry I have another question, what about illegear ionic 15 and illegear onyx v ryzen? How are those?
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post Dec 5 2020, 08:47 PM

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Hi can I knw the NTSC% for L14?

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post Dec 6 2020, 05:56 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Dec 5 2020, 09:17 PM)
45% (low sRGB)
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Ok thanks!
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post Aug 16 2021, 11:49 AM

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Hi asking for a friend, looking for a laptop

Budget: 3k or below (not sure yet but around here)
Use: Maple, autocad, web browsing, solidwork
Battery & weight no preference as long as usable
* is there any 16gb laptop within this price range?
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post Aug 16 2021, 03:39 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Aug 16 2021, 11:51 AM)
wait time?
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No wait time
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post Aug 16 2021, 06:28 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Aug 16 2021, 05:21 PM)
need dGPU? or fine with iGPU?
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How big the difference would be? He would probably play very light gaming even if so (currently only maple)

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