Haha... I thought the should be getting cheaper as there are always newer and better models available. I also came across posts stating if we order from Lenovo, it is actually shipped from overseas? Worry might be a delay in receiving the laptop.

May I ask is there a major difference in T495 & E495? I mean what are the main difference since E495 is closer to my budget but if T495 is worth the extra cost, I will consider. And any idea the battery life? Can last for perhaps 7 hours?

This post has been edited by starry-starry: Jun 4 2020, 10:52 PM

It's shipped from China for customized models

T495 uses higher quality materials (slight downgrade from T490, but still better build quality compared to E495, not to say that E495 isn't good tho), also better QC in general. Other differences you can check via spec sheet (weight, number of ports etc)

7 hrs should be obtainable in T495 under light load

Looking for a laptop for my mom,

Her budget is max 1.5k (which I wanna ask, is there actually any decent laptop at this price?).

Usage: Microsoft Word, Excel, WPS Office usage and streams Youtube often.

No other requirements, she just wants a laptop that can do those without lags. Hopefully 1.5k is enough because I asked her to raise the price a bit to 2k but she thought that it was too expensive.

My female friend is looking for a laptop

Budget: < MYR 3000
Screen : 14 inch
Usage: surfing internet, stream YouTube and watch drama. Occasionally use it for photo editing and video editing.


Which will be the best laptop for her? Need a reliable laptop

She and me both confused on which one to get, intel or amd. We are eyeing for matebook D14 but it has both intel and amd variant.

I have read and a lot of people mentioned that amd is superior than intel nowadays. But I have also read that amd without the Radeon graphic card, will be not so good compared to intel.



Need sifu here to recommend

RM1.5k you won't get a decent, new model
Using which programs for photo editing and video editing?

If reliability is a main concern, consider business laptops, more expensive though

This post has been edited by ZM Fong: Jun 3 2020, 12:07 PM

Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Premiere Pro

Not really a main concern la, you know we just want a laptop that can last.

Budget really constrained so remain at < myr 3000

So not sure matebook D14 ok or not.


Thank you

This post has been edited by MasBoleh!: Jun 3 2020, 04:34 PM

can take a look at acer swift 3. very light weight, I think the style suits your friend.
https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/series/swift3

Since you'll be using Adobe programs, would be better to take Intel

Fine with low sRGB display and non-upgradeable RAM?

It's been awhile I post in this thread
Helping cousins looking for new laptops

Laptop 1

1. Budget : around 3k
2. Usage : for university student use (surfing internet, microsoft office)
3. Requirements (display size, battery life, weight etc) : none

Laptop 2, same as above, but with light gaming such as esports game

1. Budget : around 3k
2. Usage : for university student use (surfing internet, microsoft office) + esport gaming
3. Requirements (display size, battery life, weight etc) : must have ssd + hdd as ram can add on myself as long as got 1 more free slot

This post has been edited by XeactorZ: Jun 3 2020, 07:47 PM

sure will look into this. thank you
I don’t think she will go and upgrade ram or anything in the future.

As for the screen I think she is ok as well.

It would be great if you can provide us an option like low sRGB which laptop is good , and if high sRGB which laptop is good as well.

I am sorry for asking such a spoonfeed question but we are kinda lost and really not sure which is good.

No preferences on weight and battery life for both options? Also I assume that you need the laptops now and cannot wait further?
Fine with consumer laptops or need business laptops with better reliability (in general)?

Since budget less than 3k, can’t really ask for much. Consumer laptops will do as well

doesn't matter as long as got comes with ssd
and yes cannot wait further
both laptop budget maximum up to 3.2k

This post has been edited by XeactorZ: Jun 4 2020, 12:07 AM

Ryzen 4000 options still worth considering: Acer Swift 3 SF314-42-R8A9 / R43G

Intel options: Acer Swift 3 SF314-55-57T3 (SF314-55G-55DX if need dGPU)

Ryzen 3000: Acer Swift 3 SF314-41-R5UP / R3AS
Laptop 1: Can refer to the post above
Laptop 2: Acer Nitro 5 AN515-43-R3B4 (suggest upgrade to x2 8GB RAM)

I see. Additionally, let’s say if we have some stigma on Acer’s brand, will there be an alternative?

Following is the question that she insisted to ask 😅:
Would like to know also why not the matebook D14 because she said she wanted to have huawei laptop due to she is using huawei phone now.

Again, we are truly appreciative on all the efforts given to us.

there are other alternatives, you can refer to this list but I haven't update it for quite some time: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4771316

still skeptical about Huawei QC and aftersales on laptops

Thank you so much.

So in your opinion, Intel shall be the preferred one. Noted

I think the list obsolete edi. Latest Acer Swift 3, only AMD processor under our budget

https://www.acer.com/ac/en/MY/content/models/laptops/swift3

Swift 3 (SF314-42-R43G) - RM 2599
(AMD)

Swift 3 (SF314-42-R8A9) - RM 2599
(AMD)


Nevertheless.. appreciate a lot thank you so much again

This post has been edited by MasBoleh!: Jun 4 2020, 11:55 AM

Hello sifu, would like a laptop recommendation.

1. Budget : RM3-4k
2. Usage : Gaming (mainly CSGO) and uni work mainly
3. Requirements (display size, battery life, weight etc) :
Display size (prefer 17 inch if possiblem but if it's too much of a compromise then 15inch should be good), battery should be okay for some uni classes as well

Thank you!

Acer nitro 5 AN515-52-50WX 15.6 inch. price might be lower than your budget but should be able to cater to your needs

you're welcome
min how many hours for battery life? (rough figures will do)

no preference on weight?