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post Jul 26 2007, 10:02 PM, updated 6y ago

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I hereby present to you......

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Notebook Buying Guide : A Simple Approach
Notebook Buying Guide : A Technical Approach

The article will evolve as necessary. Feel free to chip in ideas or whatever you think that can improve the guide.

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post Jul 27 2007, 12:02 AM

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really a good guide for those beginner for notebook.. but unfortunely, most ppl the ppl like other ppl feed them... hopefully they can fully use this guide.. thx man.. is really a good job!
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post Jul 27 2007, 02:21 AM

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QUOTE(steve2895 @ Jul 27 2007, 12:02 AM)
really a good guide for those beginner for notebook.. but unfortunely, most ppl the ppl like other ppl feed them... hopefully they can fully use this guide.. thx man.. is really a good job!
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Haha, i wholly agree! Easier for people to digest facts if it's from word of mouth compared to a page of text. tongue.gif I'll go through the links a bit before i go to bed.. smile.gif

Edit: It certainly was an entertaining read and easy to understand. Some comments? smile.gif In the simple approach, maybe you could list the heading of purpose, price, etc 1st before indulging in the explanations? Also, in the technical approach, it feels like the article is targeted towards people who don't intend to use multimedia/gaming capabilities of laptops. I think a fine word of advise, especially in the CPU section would be; if you really want the performance, get the 2nd best, it not worth the premium you pay "just to have the best". Just my 2 cents, hehe. smile.gif

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post Jul 27 2007, 06:49 AM

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QUOTE(Gaza @ Jul 27 2007, 02:21 AM)
Edit: It certainly was an entertaining read and easy to understand. Some comments? smile.gif In the simple approach, maybe you could list the heading of purpose, price, etc 1st before indulging in the explanations?


i like this.

QUOTE(Gaza @ Jul 27 2007, 02:21 AM)
Also, in the technical approach, it feels like the article is targeted towards people who don't intend to use multimedia/gaming capabilities of laptops. I think a fine word of advise, especially in the CPU section would be; if you really want the performance, get the 2nd best, it not worth the premium you pay "just to have the best". Just my 2 cents, hehe. smile.gif
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but i have no idea about this. just to pay for the highest end la in short. smile.gif

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post Jul 27 2007, 08:28 AM

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even the highest end wont last long...
instead of spending 10k on a notebook in one shot, why not spend 5k for a notebook that can lasts at least 2 years and then buy a new one after that tongue.gif
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10k on notebook just isn't worth it. it costs 2x more than a 5k notebook but doesn't last twice as long. smile.gif

EDITED : and yeah, you don't get 2x the performance either.

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post Jul 28 2007, 02:28 AM

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A very useful one! Thanks for sharing!

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maybe you can add a bit more on battery life? i was just reading bout it the other day about stuff u can do to increase the batt life. Having more RAM on your laptop for example, so you wont have to access the HDD as much
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QUOTE(danixal @ Jul 31 2007, 09:44 PM)
maybe you can add a bit more on battery life? i was just reading bout it the other day about stuff u can do to increase the batt life. Having more RAM on your laptop for example, so you wont have to access the HDD as much
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ahh. that's a seriously good point.

but HDD access also depending on application. so boils down to whether the cost of additional RAM justifies.

i still think it's good to get a step upgrade in RAM la.
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I was saving my post count to keep it "555" by PMing every time I want to reply to anyone, but F it.

As I read thru everything, it comes to my mind to write a whole new idea for notebook buying guide, but i just couldnt find myself a good long time to sit down and write.

As you good in what u r doing, I greatly appreciate any suggestions that I can do progressively, building towards my future to-be notebook buying guide.
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and i hope your guide will contribute even more to the cause of stopping people from asking "what notebook to buy ah?" without even considering the available options. smile.gif

it's like go into a shop and ask "what shoe to buy ah?" smile.gif it's a matter of understanding purpose and preference, unfortunately people here like to be spoon-fed.

it's when you give them the model then you'll see stuff like......
1. oh this brand i don't want la, logo ugly
2. this brand my auntie's uncle's daughter's nephew say no good - basket if you want to listen to that guy then waffor you ask here?
3. i prefer X processor
4. the looks not so nice la. i want grey color, thin like pancake but below RM 3k.

yadayadayada........ humans..........
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exactly, i need like alot of times for this so it's gonna be awhile. I hope my approach will cover that. Good suggestion thanks. I hate repetition so that the purpose im writing it. Just like you smile.gif

That is definitely true. Usually those spoon-fed want to be spoon-fed for everything. Let alone choosing a laptop. Sometimes daddy even willing to pay for everything also lazy just to even choose. Losers.
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how to check the laptop is all come form org items and accs?
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post Sep 19 2007, 05:45 PM

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nice...
u make me think twice b4 i buy the new lappy
thanks dude!!
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post Sep 22 2007, 11:05 AM

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is there any tips to buying dell laptop? wat r the difference between buying form dell direct or from other sellers that u see in the garage sell?
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QUOTE(basdo @ Sep 22 2007, 12:05 PM)
is there any tips to buying dell laptop? wat r the difference between buying form dell direct or from other sellers that u see in the garage sell?
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u mean dell brand buy from garage sell???
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post Oct 18 2007, 12:06 PM

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may I also Add that one should also consider Battery life as more battery life means more portability
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hope tat u can help me wit it. wat is the cheapest price to get a Dell M1330 T7300 online? and the price for M1330-2Ghz is how much. If comparing Dell M1330 to Asus Z99 (refer to the 2Ghz model)and to HP DV2715TX, which model is better?

i hv around 3.5k budget, wan to get a loptop above 2.0Ghz wit at least 2G ram because i need to do Matlab simulations. i do play games, like CS, Dota.... but however since i need it for simulations, so i stress more on high performance laptops. Slow laptops will keep me waiting long time to wait for executing simulations. Good graphics will be an additional value to the laptop i buy.

Overall, i need is a good performance and stable laptop, but having good graphics at the same time, it's a credit. can u suggest any laptop for my requirements wit around Rm3.5K and meet my requirements. TQ
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I prefer IBM, is there any tips can share?

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