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post Oct 27 2019, 02:14 PM

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QUOTE(navilink @ Oct 25 2019, 05:14 PM)
thanks! actually Acer nowadays good or not? last time has bad experience with 3 Acers laptops..

any models from Dell and HP in similar range?
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Now acer better d, more consistent and stable
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post Mar 1 2020, 04:09 PM

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QUOTE(baltic @ Mar 1 2020, 01:40 AM)
Hi, need some recommendations as I have not been using a laptop for the past 7 years (been using tablet).

Budget: 2k but can stretch to 2.5k for less than 1.3kg weight
Usage: 
Primary: excel and browsing. No gaming.
Secondary : Netflix during weekends
Requirements: 
Hard disk : SSD
Weight : this is my main requirement. Must be less than 1.5kg. The lighter the better.

Been looking at Huawei Matebook D15. Any other choices?

Thanks all.
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Acer Swift 1, 1.3kg, 256GB ssd, 1.5k only i think
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post May 4 2020, 04:54 PM

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QUOTE(espada123456 @ May 4 2020, 02:06 PM)
1. Budget :
Please recommend to me mid-range and high-range stuff

2. Usage :
- Heavy on graphics
- Audio mixing
- Coding and programming
- Some video editing
- Occasional gaming on the side

3. Requirements :
- Best if the CPU and GPU can take the constant stress well
- Removable battery if possible (pretty sure newer models are all built in nowadays)
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Acer predator triton 500/700.
Beast laptops.
Not sure whether the battery is removable.
It would be more than capable to perform your stated usages.
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post Jun 1 2020, 04:12 PM

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QUOTE(coolkidz @ Jun 1 2020, 12:37 PM)
Dear sifus,

Currently looking for a laptop for wife.

1. Budget : Estimated 3k or max 4k
2. Usage  : Normal Ms Office usage, checking emails thru browser, multiple tabs in Chrome, occasionally YouTube/Spotify, planning to play The Sims 4
3. Requirements (display size, battery life, weight etc) :
- between 13 to 14"
- acceptable battery life (hopefully min 5 hours without power adapter)
- lightweight if possible (below 1.4kg)
- need min at least 8GB RAM and min storage 256GB SSD
- if there good laptop withing few months can still wait (aware the AMD 4xxx series is out)

Remarks: Will need to understand your professional opinion whether the default integrated gpu of Intel/AMD able to support playing The Sims 4 properly (decent frame rate/no thermal issue)? If not, is it advisable to switch to gaming laptop series to be able play The Sims 4 properly? If to switch gaming laptop, any chance my budget and weight still withing the range?

Thank you.!
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Hi, I think if u want to play it smoothly, you will still need a gaming laptop. I wouldn't suggest playing w integrated graphics haha, its hell. Price range wise varies, you can take a look at acer nitro 5. I think its within 3.5-4.5k
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post Jun 3 2020, 06:22 PM

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QUOTE(MasBoleh! @ Jun 3 2020, 01:50 AM)
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.

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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
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post Jun 4 2020, 05:48 PM

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QUOTE(HayateAyakasi8 @ Jun 4 2020, 02:48 PM)
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

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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
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post Jun 5 2020, 11:32 AM

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QUOTE(starry-starry @ Jun 5 2020, 11:23 AM)
With the budget around RM2.5k, which model of the following model do you recommend?

1) Acer Swift 3 SF314-42-R8A9
- AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
- 8GB DDR4 RAM
- 512GB NVMe SSD
- AMD Radeon Graphics
- Windows 10 Home
- 14” Full HD IPS Display (1080p)

2) Thankpad E495
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500U Processor (2.10GHz 2MB)
- 8.0GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SODIMM 2400MHz
- 256GB SSD PCIe
- AMD Radeon Vega8 Graphics
- Windows 10 Home 64
- 14.0"LED Backlit HD AntiGlare 1366 x 768

Thank you!!!
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acer swift 3, bigger storage, resolution and most importantly, sleek look biggrin.gif

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