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ZM Fong
post Jul 31 2021, 11:03 AM

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QUOTE(azri00 @ Jul 30 2021, 09:23 PM)
i think my friend can wait, yeah
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then would say wait a bit, mayb a month
QUOTE(patricktiew @ Jul 30 2021, 11:56 PM)
1. Budget : 3-5k
2. Usage  : Personal use, require good graphic card, heavy use on adobe photoshop, illustrator, InDesign
3. Requirements:
3.1 screen: 13-15 inch
3.2 weight： as light as possible
3.2 Hard disk: 256GB SSD
3.3 OS: Window 10
3.4 RAM: 8GB up to 16GB
3.5 with pen if it is possible
3.6 USB 3.0 ports/type C
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wait time? max weight in kg?

not much 2in1 with stylus supported touch screen+dGPU FYI
QUOTE(620omen @ Jul 31 2021, 01:44 AM)
1. Budget : Max 3K, But if not realistic (due to current shortage situation), please suggest best for the bucks.
2. Usage  : For taking Animation courses at University
3. Requirements (display size, battery life, weight etc) :
3.1 Display - 14 - 15 inch
3.2 Battery - 4 h
3.3 Weight - less 2kg
3.4 Hard disk/RAM - Upgradeable for future proof. (target 2.5 year through out the course)
3.5 OS - Windows
3.6 Wait time - Mid Aug

Thanks TS. Good Day All and stay safe.
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Fine with 16GB soldered RAM or 1 slot+1 soldered?
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post Jul 31 2021, 01:18 PM

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QUOTE(patricktiew @ Jul 31 2021, 12:27 PM)
I can wait for about a 2 weeks. Max weight: 2kg
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choose either 2in1 or with dGPU
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post Jul 31 2021, 03:48 PM

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QUOTE(patricktiew @ Jul 31 2021, 01:58 PM)
i think dGPU better
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you prefer 4C8T CPU+RTX or 8C16T CPU+GTX?
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post Jul 31 2021, 08:34 PM

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QUOTE(patricktiew @ Jul 31 2021, 05:40 PM)
i think 8C16T CPU+GTX looks good
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https://shopee.com.my/LENOVO-IDEAPAD-5-PRO-...7819.4394312024
this ok? or this
https://shopee.com.my/ASUS-ZEPHYRUS-G14-GA4...6288?position=9
QUOTE(620omen @ Jul 31 2021, 06:24 PM)
Yes, i'm ok with 16gb soldered RAM with expendable slot.
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so you need at least 1 expandable slot? cannot be all soldered?
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post Aug 1 2021, 10:25 AM

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QUOTE(620omen @ Aug 1 2021, 08:13 AM)
Yes, at least 1 expandable slot.
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https://shopee.com.my/DELL-INSPIRON-14-5415...3607?position=1
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post Aug 1 2021, 12:58 PM

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QUOTE(620omen @ Aug 1 2021, 12:41 PM)
Does radeon vega able to deliver animation rendering? Or it better for me to opt. For gtx 1650? Any suggestion? (Max buget 4k)
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i have no idea what programs you'll be using, perhaps u can be more specific
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post Aug 2 2021, 12:43 PM

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QUOTE(ProfessorHi @ Aug 2 2021, 10:58 AM)
RM1k Price hike ahhh.... RTX3060 price now is RTX3070 price then. Regret a lot not pulling the trigger 2 weeks back. Heart painnnn..  cry.gif
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good deals wait no one in 2021...
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post Aug 3 2021, 05:07 PM

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QUOTE(Flame111 @ Aug 2 2021, 08:44 PM)
Hi, I was suggested by my company to get a Huawei D15 i5 11th gen (RM3699 ish), I was wondering with that money could I get a better deal?

1. Budget : RM3.7k ish
2. Usage : Heavy excel works and auditing software etc
3. Requirements: Window 10 Pro/Office if possible and able to smoothly handle multitasking workloads. Need it within this month
Thank you! biggrin.gif
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A lot of options in this budget...preferred display size?
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post Aug 3 2021, 11:43 PM

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QUOTE(renelf @ Aug 3 2021, 10:42 PM)
Hello. Comparing MSI Prestige 15 A11SB-449 with Honor Magicbook pro 16 AMD set, which one is better ya? since the price different is just RM200-300.
Thanks.
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would lean towards Magicbook Pro
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post Aug 5 2021, 09:08 AM

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QUOTE(Flame111 @ Aug 5 2021, 12:19 AM)
Mhmm...15? no preference tbh haha, just want something that is good in workload (multitask)
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something like Magicbook Pro is good enough
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post Aug 5 2021, 04:47 PM

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QUOTE(febreze2xxx @ Aug 5 2021, 12:11 PM)
Sifu need help. What is the best bang for for the buck for laptop.

Budget around 1.5K (not able to stretch more).

Light usage for class & office work.

PS: So far scourging around found out with my budget, it's either celeron or pre ryzen amd. Should I include refurbish laptop into my radar?
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get used business laptop
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post Aug 6 2021, 04:50 PM

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QUOTE(popchork @ Aug 5 2021, 07:43 PM)
1. Budget : 2k to 3k
2. Usage  : Office work, social media, watching videos
3. Requirements (display size, battery life, weight etc) : Main requirement is fast and smooth multitasking on office tasks and heavy browser usage. Any display size, battery life and weight is fine. No rush on shipping.
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don't get inspiron 3000

you prefer 15 inch?
QUOTE(x-crusader @ Aug 5 2021, 09:38 PM)
just to check which i should go for, dont plan to buy now, so can wait for the good stuff

1. Budget : below 5k

2. Usage : heavy usage on browser like 10+ tab at a time, axure, photoshop, bluestack; occasional gaming (i can bear with mid-graphics but not lags)

3. Requirements (display size, battery life, weight etc) : slim and lightweight (gonna bring in and out of office, so, below 2kg), prefer to have numpad and good screen for colours, expandable ram and hdd if possible, battery life not really an issue
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hard to find HDD+2kg, sacrifice either one
QUOTE(Hevrn @ Aug 6 2021, 03:24 PM)
Is the new Huawei Matebook D14 going at RM2,299 a good deal? Looking for something that can last for simple Microsoft Office use.
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ur budget?
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post Aug 6 2021, 06:02 PM

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QUOTE(x-crusader @ Aug 6 2021, 04:57 PM)
i can sacrafice the hdd
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prefer non gaming or gaming laptop?
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post Aug 6 2021, 11:19 PM

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QUOTE(x-crusader @ Aug 6 2021, 06:27 PM)
im ok with either
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https://shopee.com.my/LENOVO-IDEAPAD-5-PRO-...9899?position=1
this ok? soldered RAM though
QUOTE(toffy @ Aug 6 2021, 10:17 PM)
Hi

1. Budget : 2.5k preferably (but could max to 2.7k)
2. Usage  : Online learning, ms office, social media, youtube, watching videos, non-gaming
3. Requirements (display size, battery life, weight etc) : 8GB RAM and upgradeable RAM.

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the IP5 model is out of stock from what i noticed, if u still can find it then ok

if u need upgradeable RAM mayb consider Thinkpad E series
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post Aug 7 2021, 02:58 PM

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QUOTE(toffy @ Aug 7 2021, 10:50 AM)
What's the max RAM I could upgrade for this model? 16GB? Does that mean 8GB onboard plus 8GB SODIMM?

Is it true that budget laptops at this price range have limited RAM upgrade capability?
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max 32GB, if ady got 8GB soldered max is 24GB

not really, more like more and more laptops having soldered RAM
QUOTE(Enemy @ Aug 7 2021, 11:40 AM)
Hi all, need help with recommendations for a friend who is looking to buy a gaming laptop.

1. Budget: RM4k~5k
2. Usage: Gaming
3. Requirements (display size, battery life, weight etc): RTX3050 or 3060 preferred. Tested and proven brands or models.

I don't know much about laptops, but I guess it's important to have the ability to upgrade certain parts e.g. storage and ram?
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wait time?

important things are GPU TGP and MUX, also for your reference: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4771329
QUOTE(wyk85 @ Aug 7 2021, 12:24 PM)
Looking for laptop recommendation for a 2-in-1 laptop with budget RM 4k - RM 4.5k.

Mainly used for reading, Netflix, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), web browsing, take notes.

Gaming is lowest priority (as long can play some low demand games with lowest setting, it is ok).

Prefer 1 week delivery time. Max 2 weeks, because need it urgently.
However, if there is a good deal, but the wait time is longer, do let me know.

Thank you.
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fine with 8GB non upgradeable RAM?
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post Aug 7 2021, 08:54 PM

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QUOTE(wyk85 @ Aug 7 2021, 03:56 PM)
Yes, I am ok with with 8GB non upgradeable.

Thank you.
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https://shopee.com.my/ACER-SPIN-3-Laptop-SP...780.11807953762
i5 model
QUOTE(toffy @ Aug 7 2021, 04:10 PM)
1) I read that my initial choice, the out-of-stock IP5 model, does not have a slot for RAM upgrade. Any reason for that? Does that mean I am stuck with the onboard/soldered RAM size?

2) Since more and more laptops are having soldered RAM, is this the direction going forward for premium or mid-range laptops also? Or do we need to pay a premium price, say RM5k or more, to get machines that use non-soldered RAM?

3) How do I check the max allowable RAM for soldered RAM laptops like this such cases?
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1. The model design is like that, can't explain
2. It's just a small matter tbh, many ppl are fine with it also. It's not related to the price of the model.
3. Models with soldered RAM has fixed amount of RAM, so the max allowable RAM doesn't really matter since you can't upgrade it. Usually laptops with soldered RAM max out at 16GB
QUOTE(popchork @ Aug 7 2021, 04:57 PM)
prioritize best performance and cheapest price within budget,
prefer 15 inch but will take 14 inch if cheaper but same or better performance.
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For your usage a decent CPU and SSD will do the job

can take a look at Thinkpad L15 G2 AMD
QUOTE(Enemy @ Aug 7 2021, 05:31 PM)
Any other laptops with RTX3060 you would recommend below RM5k? Or would you say RTX3050 wouldn't make much of a difference? (FYI I doubt she'll be playing games like Cyberpunk, etc).
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no 3060 laptop under RM5k is decent for now, you have to make sacrifices like performance or display quality

3050 is not worth over RM4k, unless you can't afford 3060 there's no reason to buy
QUOTE(x-crusader @ Aug 7 2021, 07:37 PM)
i'll look into that. if gaming laptop?
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something like Zephyrus G14, but it doesn't have numpad, only 1 upgradeable RAM

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post Aug 7 2021, 09:52 PM

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QUOTE(toffy @ Aug 7 2021, 09:30 PM)
3. If I am getting a gaming or higher end laptop, I would prefer to have 32Gb RAM. So if the laptop comes with soldered 8GB RAM, then the max I could get is 24GB RAM. That's one concern.
You mentioned 16GB as the max here but you mentioned max 24GB for the Thinkpad E Series. So should i assume Thinkpad E Series is an exception, which allows me 24GB in total?
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24GB is for 8GB soldered+1 upgradeable slot, not all soldered
if it comes with 16GB soldered+1 upgradeable slot, then max is 32GB

question is do you need 32GB RAM, even 16GB is plenty for non heavy usage - might as well spend the money on something else like SSD or better build quality
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post Aug 8 2021, 03:10 PM

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QUOTE(wyk85 @ Aug 7 2021, 09:38 PM)
Hi, thank you for the recommendation smile.gif
Beside Acer, can you recommend 2 more similar laptops from different brands so I can try to compare?

Thank you.
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You can refer to here, thought prices might not be updated: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4771316
QUOTE(Mikeshashimi @ Aug 8 2021, 12:23 PM)
Hi Sifus!

1. Budget : Sub 3k
2. Usage : heavy browsing and work
3. Requirements (display size, battery life, weight etc) : fast and smooth performance with long battery life, not for gaming usage. Portable and long battery life.

TQ
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Wait time? Any other requirements like display size?
QUOTE(shaniandras2787 @ Aug 8 2021, 01:55 PM)
i'm not planning to breach the RM2,000.00 threshold.
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there's nothing decent below RM2k though
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post Aug 10 2021, 12:54 PM

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QUOTE(Mikeshashimi @ Aug 8 2021, 03:26 PM)
14 or 15.6 is okay as long as it's portable.

Prefer 14 but 15.6 is still okay...
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how long can wait? or need it urgently?
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post Aug 10 2021, 02:47 PM

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QUOTE(Mikeshashimi @ Aug 10 2021, 01:26 PM)
Kinda urgent but can wait also if its worth it  biggrin.gif
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