You are comparing two totally different things. The protege is for business use, and inspiron with the GPU will run circles around the Portege

Hi guys, i need recommendations for laptop for study purposes, surfing and a bit of gaming.

1. Brand.
- Any. I've been advised to stay away from Acer, don't really know why though.

2. Budget.
-max 2.8k

3. Specs.
- Intel Core 2 Duo T5xxx
- Windows Vista
- At least 1GB RAM
- DVD Burner
- Bluetooth
- Webcam

4. Size.
-no limitations

zzz lol.. got someone talk rubbish here..
dell inspiron for multimedia use... toshiba for work use...
dell better for gaming.....

term of quality.. toshiba are better than dell....

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Added on June 3, 2008, 8:05 pmplease dont make mistake...
turion x2 are turion x2
c2d are c2d..
turion x2 and c2d are 10000% not same technology

This post has been edited by weiwen: Jun 3 2008, 08:05 PM

hello guys..new ere...need to ask if u'lls happen to heard of a shop provides installment for IBM Laps?>.thanks!!

you got that spot on, turion x2 is not even on par with core duo let alone core 2 duo...it does not even come close

zzz lol....I think someone got misunderstood

He was asking whether turion and cd are equivalent, or competing products, since they don't have a x2 or a 2 on it.
I think he knows that turion, turion X2 and cd and c2d are completely different technology

Anyways, to the point, turions are single core and turion X2 are dual cores. Core Duo has 2 core, Core 2 Duo and 2 Cores. Turion is not equivalent to the Core Duo line from Intel, thus in this sense, the Core Duo would beat the Turion.

So

Turion < Core Duo
Turion X2 < Core 2 Duo

Turion X2 has about the same, if not the better performance as of the Core Duo
http://www.ferra.ru/online/mobilis/s26639/page-3/

Core 2 Duos runs circles around Turion X2 easily

This post has been edited by kaiserreich: Jun 4 2008, 11:24 AM

Hello, I'm looking for laptop, for overseas use, and moderate gaming other than normal student uses..

Budget: Preferably not more than 4k
Brand: Not ACER, looking into ASUS and DELL now, any other recommendation?

Specs: Processor T7500 to T8300, RAM not less than 2G, Graphic cards preferably 256MB, Screen size 14.1"

Hopefully someone can give me some ideas...

Comparing ASUS and DELL, which one is better? In term of gaming experience and quality?

hi guys..
need a bit advice on the specs..

i need a laptop to run this softwares :

AutoCAD (latest version)
CadCAM (latetst version)
PDS, Nova, MX (road design software)

and plus surfing,documentation and a bit gaming..
i just wonder if turion X2 could perform all the above..

hope to hear some good advice..thnx


This post has been edited by herzihussin: Jun 5 2008, 12:21 PM

hmmm... below 4k.. maybe can go for asus or dell inspiron..

between asus and dell.. asus has better quality i think.. dell has good after service?

Asus or Toshiba can do the job.. but I personally recommend Asus value for money ..

Has anyone bought and used MSI notebooks? How's the price range and the usability of the MSI notebooks?

I prefer ASUS. Dell, it would be tough when it comes to servicing.

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Added on June 6, 2008, 7:59 amDELL is more on business. I would prefer you to take ASUS. You are rite, please no acer. I got regretted after all these years my father buy acer from his friend just bcoz his friend sells acer when we need a new comp.

This post has been edited by ilovecookies92: Jun 6 2008, 07:59 AM

thnx bro..

need recommendation for buying notebook
max rm4.5k
for normal web browsing, watching movies, typing documents and so on
prefer to be light

for that price I recommend for Asus A8Sr RM3499- 2.4kg ,FUJITSU ESPRIMO U9200/C2DT7300 -RM3.6k core 2 duo and only 1.8kg...

perhaps go for dell xps or inspiron?

both in your budget range and good specs.. enough for your usage..

I'm student, will stay in off-campus soon..so need a laptop to carry in and out.. seldom play high end games, mostly play games like NFS,CS,n Dota that can lan multiplayer.
I got my desktop to play.... so now need a portable 1..

Dell 1520

Intel Core2Duo T7250 2.0Ghz
Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit SP1 Edition
15.4 WideScreen WXGA (1280x800) Display with TrueLife ™
3GB (1x1GB+1x2GB)667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
160GB SATA 72000RPM Performance HD
Internal 8x DVD+/-RW combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT 256MB GDDR2
Dell™Wireless 1490 802.11g 54Mbps Wireless Mini Card
1 year Dell Care
6 cell 53WHr Lithium Ion Battery
90w AC adapter

Total: RM3739

or

Dell XPS M1330

Intel Core2Duo T5550 1.83GHz
Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit SP1 Edition
Tuxedo Black LCD display with integrated 2.0 MP webcam
2GB (2x1GB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR SDRAM
160GB SATA 72000RPM Performance HD
Internal 8x DVD+/-RW combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities
NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS 128MB GDDR3
Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-Card
BlueTooth wireless 355 module
1 year dell care
6 cell 56WHr Lithium Ion Battery

Total: 3827

which suit me most? I so confuse...if i pick dell 1520..I will regret coz I seeing dell XPS for a long time b4 and its look light....if pick XPS, might be quite happy..but..I read alot about it and its give alot of problems especially the screen problems. I wanted a laptop that can last for a long period without calling for the warranty

This post has been edited by ¤~¤DaViD¤~¤: Jun 6 2008, 11:38 PM

Your desktop would suffice, what course are you taking? If it's in arts, an ultraportable/netbook etc, e.g. ASUS EEE, would serve you well, if you want to take notes in class that is. If you are taking science, consider a tablet, the tx2000, helps a lot in taking notes and combine it with Office OneNote, works wonders. Cost is Rm3000, or less, depending on where you are buying. And you can save the money to upgrade your desktop in the future.

In this age of increasing electric usage costs, a laptop is a much better alternative for some long-term & low-power needs (torrent downloading, etc). As I already have a desktop, a smaller laptop is my target. Smooth performance of web browsing (that means RAM), ample storage space and warranty service is the main criteria.

1. Brand. : Any brand that offers warranty

2. Budget. : Cheapest ( I use Dell's Vostro 1200 at a customised RM3150 as a benchmark, I'd like alternatives cheaper than Dell)

3. Specs. : Must have option for Windows XP Pro, largest possible storage space, 2 GB RAM

4. Size. : Must be size of 12.1" screen

Any ideas?

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Added on June 7, 2008, 1:59 amWoops, forgot, DVD+-RW also a must.

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Added on June 7, 2008, 3:05 amHmm, if anyone can convince me that Windows Vista Basic is suitable in terms of program compatibility, I would consider using the lower-priced OS.

This post has been edited by trencher10: Jun 7 2008, 03:05 AM

Acer 2920.. full your need... core 2 duo.. 2G ram only less than RM2.5k and 12"
this is fast selling model