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post May 30 2020, 03:20 PM

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Inspiron 15 5000 Laptop (5593)
https://www.dell.com/en-my/shop/laptops-and...5160552413myw10

Inspiron 15 3000 Laptop (3593)
https://www.dell.com/en-my/shop/laptops-and...516055149bmyw10

Can anyone explains to me which one is better? Both are priced at RM2999. Is Vostro better than Inspiron? Currently looking at Inspiron cuz of its 15.6" screensize.

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post May 30 2020, 06:10 PM

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Open to other options? Neither are competitive products IMO
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Yes! Please do recommend.

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post May 30 2020, 07:14 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ May 30 2020, 06:22 PM)
May I know budget? Usage? Any preferences or requirements? (eg display size, upgradeable RAM, good display etc)

Acer Swift 3 SF314-41-R5UP/R3AS +RAM

Nowadays laptops in general won't last long due to mass production and business tactic, 3-5 yrs would be my best bet
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Actually I don't have specific preference, just hope.to get a decent laptop that can last long. Have been using Dell but usually lasted < 5 years.

My budget is around RM2.5k, just a normal user using laptop for web browsing, youtube, office work etc. I am ok to pay up to RM3k but I am not sure if it is worth getting a very expensive laptop if they last less than 5 years too. Display size at least 14", perhaps wider is better? 😅

I saw you recommended Acer Swift 3 SF314-41-R5UP/R3AS +RAM quite often, is it really good? For brand wise I prefer Dell or Lenovo but I don't really know much anyways.


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post May 30 2020, 11:41 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ May 30 2020, 11:36 PM)
For this price bracket there aren't many decent options TBH, Swift 3 is a decent budget option

Need to up to at least RM3k budget in order to get a decent model

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Can u also recommend laptops around RM3.5k? Is it really better than RM2.5k ones? But they do last almost the same no matter how pricey the laptop is?

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post May 31 2020, 05:38 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ May 30 2020, 11:45 PM)
RM3.5k you can consider business laptops, wait for Thinkpads with Ryzen 4000 or go for Latitude 5000/7000 series DFO
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Meaning this Thinkpads with Ryzen 4000 is not available yet right? Worth the wait? I am not interested in any refurnished unit.

Around the price range of RM3k, what would you recommend? I checked out Thinkpads like you suggested, there are many options though, which would you recommend since I can't tell the difference much besides the price doh.gif

So dell is not recommended ya?
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post Jun 2 2020, 11:15 AM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ May 31 2020, 06:15 PM)
They are not available yet, probably will arrive around August. If you can wait then wait

Around RM3k previously there are Thinkpad T495 and X395, but now both models are more expensive. If you want 'true' business laptops, consider Thinkpad P/T/X series (minimum L series) / Latitude 5000/7000 series / Elitebook 800/1000 series

I only recommend models not brands
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Why are the Thinkpad T495 & X395 more expensive now? I thought they should be getting cheaper due to newer models are available and stuffs.

And would you recommend Thinkpad E495? Thanks.

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post Jun 2 2020, 12:38 PM

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QUOTE(ZM Fong @ Jun 2 2020, 11:42 AM)
I really have no idea

E495 is consumer grade, still a decent model though but price has slightly increased as well
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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? blink.gif

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post Jun 5 2020, 11:23 AM

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With the budget around RM2.5k, which model of the following model do you recommend?

1) Acer Swift 3 SF314-42-R8A9 https://www.acer.com/ac/en/MY/content/model/NX.HSESM.001
- 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) https://www.lenovo.com/my/en/laptops/thinkp...ASAAEgKRePD_BwE
- 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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post Jun 6 2020, 02:10 PM

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QUOTE(shrade @ Jun 5 2020, 11:32 AM)
acer swift 3, bigger storage, resolution and most importantly, sleek look biggrin.gif
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post Jun 16 2020, 12:39 PM

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Is Acer Swift 3 314-57-57E3 a good buy?

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