try Compaq CQ40 series, AMD Turion x2, Radeon HD 3450

or if u dun know/ dun like AMD, try Compaq CQ45, Core 2 Duo with GeForce 9300M i think...

CQ45 should get u slightly longer batt life compared to CQ40...

as for Nvidia problem, uncle Google will give u a lot of results... search for "Nvidia GPU problem"

finally decided.
Compaq Presario CQ20-214TU Notebook PC or Dell Vostro 1200

fits my budget, size requirement, etc. after adding specs, it's almost the same amount, few hundred difference. opinion?

This post has been edited by rhapsodie: Dec 29 2008, 10:08 AM

O people....any recommendation?

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This post has been edited by ir1z: Dec 30 2008, 02:18 PM

at tesco there's limited units of Compaq Presario CQ40-128AU for sale at RM1499.

14.1", athlon x2 64, ati radeon 2300, altec lansing speaker, webcam, 1GB DDR2, 160GB HDD, free DOS, HDMI port.

Waaa..... Happy New Year!!! hehehe....

Wonder what it means for my new year when one of the first things i do in 2009 is come to LYN!

Hope can get some assist... Looking for a notebook for my mom with the following criteria:

1) size - not more than 13" (very important!!)
2) Processor speed - highest specs in the market (I think there is a new processor called quad something?)
3) RAM - highest possible specs in the market
4) energy saving features - long long long battery life
5 Cost - RM2 - 3K
6) excellent after sales support
7) disk space not really an issue as have own portable drive

For this, not considering a netbook, since the atom processor apparantly won't be fast enough. Notebook must be very travel friendly, but can support multiple programs, and can also support heavy-duty movie editing.

I think the best way to describe this would be a notebook which is like a netbook on steroids!

Thankz... and Happy happy new year 2009!

hello guys, here's my short enquiry for laptop specs. It's for my parents to use, but i also share it for outdoor use at college.

1. Brand. - Any brand except Dell and Sony. (i have bad experiences with dell, and i know sony prices are cutthroat)
2. Budget. - RM2k min. RM2.3k max.
3. Specs. - anything suitable for work, a little photoshop, net surfing, medium gaming (at least able to play left 4 dead at minimum specs)
4. Size. - Any size

Sorry if my spec requirement sounds weird. thank you in advance for help! (:

EDIT:: about specs, I prefer windows XP support, but i just want to ask, if the laptop can only support vista, is it good choice to go for vista-only anyway? because windows 7 will be out next year, i scared will be outdated. i'm noob about this things, sorry if i assume wrong. (:

This post has been edited by laxa88: Jan 1 2009, 02:01 PM

HELLO..
i need recommendation.. a laptop used for designing.. budget under 3k.. please this is for my auntie that studying at uitm in designing..

can someone gimme a recommendation?? I need a laptop with preferably 12" screen or larger (not more than 14") plus DVD burner...budget around RM 1400 - RM1600

look for Compaq CQ40... the one with Radeon HD 3450...

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Added on January 1, 2009, 5:29 pmi suggest a netbook for that kind of money...

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Added on January 1, 2009, 5:36 pmbro, i suggest u either adjust ur budget or ur expectation...

u want powerful but small laptop with long batt life but without spending much...

CPU highest is Core 2 Extreme QX9300... it's a quad core, but this CPU alone already cost more than US$1k...

if ur movie editing program support CUDA, u can try Asus N10J, Atom with GeForce 9300M GS

or Compaq CQ45, which has C2D and GeForce 9300M GS, but it's a 14" laptop...

how abt BenQ S42??? C2D P8600 (SSE4.1), GeForce 9600M GT (CUDA), max 8GB DDR2, hybrid graphic with GMA 4500MHD for extended battery life (approx. 4hrs, long for C2D, short compared to Atom), but it's a 14" and cost RM3.7k

This post has been edited by astria: Jan 1 2009, 05:36 PM

Recommend me a notebook, RM2k-3k. Main purpose for entertainment and 3D modeling, 15" if possible.

Previously I've asked for recommendation for Dell Inspiron but someone recommended me Asus X59SL instead. So in my head I have two choices:
- Asus X59SL
- Dell Studio 15

But then I've read some bad comments on Studio 15 on sound, keyboard, optical drive X59SL looks good. How's Asus support after sale ?

- posted by afosz, using bro's id at home

This post has been edited by smiloon: Jan 1 2009, 08:46 PM

recommend either ASUS F6 or HP Pavilion dv4-1167tx pls

Yikes.... will definitely review expectations... was hoping for best value for money laptop... thankz for recommendations!

Which one is better, Asus X59SL or Benq R47 ?

wanna buy new laptop suggestions pls...
1. Brand: experts recommend?
2. Budget: not more than 2k
3. Specs: anything good that available for 2k
4. Size: any size

one special request... must be white in colour...

1. Brand: hp, apple, vaio
2. Budget: 5k - 6k
3. Specs: normal gaming
4. Size: not more than 15'
recommend me one please...

Brand : asus, compaq

Budget : 2k-2.5k

Size : less than 14'

Spec : prefer dedicated graphics card

purpose: a little photoshop and medium gaming

thinking of buying a laptop before chinese new year. I wonder if the price will b cheaper during dis period. Hope to get some suggestions from u guys. thx a lot

where can i get someone selling dell xps 1730 with the specs that i want but cheaper than the price at dell website??

Go to lowyat.net garage sales.

Hi guys, i'm looking for a netbook.
Budget is less than 2k.
Suitable for a girl.

Thank you!