this technology is too expensive for our consumer, only target those extreme gamers.
however there are some lower end enternal PCIE i saw in taiwan IT forum, in comparison with price and graphic performance, i'll still opt for internal dedicated graphic because it is still more powerful.
i cannot reveal you the tech/brand name, but i can tell you for lower end external card cost around 150USD, which the performance is slightly above 8400 and HD2400,
if you're looking for SLI(8800GTX x2 and above), that single graphic box cost you >1000USD (about RM3300)

the good thing is that the laptop without dedicated graphic card weight 10-15% lighter ( 14.1 inch=2.3 ---> 2kg, 15.4 inch=2.9kg----> 2.5kg)
and the next generation laptop become slimmer because of the different cooling system design( previosly shared among GPU and CPU) , now they only need one simple HSF to cool off the CPU), as well as the power consumption greatly decreased due to seperated GPU.

cons? of course you will need to bring another external graphic box with you if you want to enjoy some mobility gaming because the internal graphic is sucks... hahaha...
and price...seperated graphic and laptop will greatly increase the laptop price...(especially those mid class laptop with class 3-4 laptop)
however, consumer now can choose between pure mobility, (without gaming) and pure performance for power users.

I looking for pc...currently on my eyes - Acer2920(2.5k,included 3years waranty, intel c2d 2.o mhz, 2g ddram, 160gb hdd, 12"inch screen, only weigh 1.99kg)..

I use for online net surfing and chat.burn picture on cd.budget around 2.5k only. use alot for watch movie(dvd).

any other recommendation,please?thanks alot

This post has been edited by sazzzhi: Jun 29 2008, 04:57 PM

hi guys i need help in buying laptops.

1. Brand. - perhaps brand doesn't matter if the performance is so damn good for gaming (cs source) and photo editing apps like photoshop, illustrator and any multimedia apps. is hp good?
2. Budget. - around 6-7k
3. Specs. - gaming. doesnt matter intel or amd.
4. Size. - bearable

thanks

This post has been edited by bjbjbj: Jun 29 2008, 05:01 PM

6-7k? rich man.. lol. can go for dell XPS M1530. upgrade the specs.. hp laptops have only average specs but expensive price.. or u can go for asus also.. the gaming series..

haha where got rich maa. at first i tot of buying the rm2k ones but since im into gaming so i saved some money for a better one. thx for the help nyways

OMG it seems i need to buy a new laptop... Ok guys I need recommendation, for gaming laptop:

1. Budget : Middle-high. Not some Alienware level but atleast some decent G-card for me to play new games.
2. Reliable brand.
3. Prefer 17 inchs' screen.
4. Price is ok, just let me know the spec and I will consider the price later according to my pocket...

Thanks in advance

Asus M70, Asus G2, Acer 6920G(16 inch)

Erm, Asus G2 using X1700 which I think is a bit outdate... as for acer, it score the most on worst lappy poll right?

Hey guys i see the Asus M70 using Radeon HD3650, is this a good G-card?

Hi everyone,

I m new to this forum. Anyone using Levono? Is it stable? Please advise. Thanks

HD3650 is on the middle class of graphic performance.I think this is a good graphic card.

i saw tat the new release benQ joynook R45 was nice...i planning to buy 1... the spec was good and it come wif intel C2D t8100,2gb ram,nvidia 8400,14' screen.. is it good? does benQ laptop bring a lot of hardware prob..?

dell also got their new studio laptops.. both also quite ganas..

and their using ATI HD3650? dunno whether it's better than 8600GT

HD 3650 was design to fight against 8600GT.
performance are considerably 5-10% better than 8600GT, but it also depends what memory it is using because some manufacturer cut the cost by using DDR2, instead of GDDR3.
studio laptops are expensive, only available in 15 and 17 inch size. the design for me is like a hybrid of inspiron+xps...haha...well, i already seen it last 2 months...
the only difference now is that they are using back Ati platform to target the ATI users.
ATI platform has been known to be more power conservative and stable as compare to nvidia platform.

if i were to buy a new laptop @ 4k price, i wont go for studio, i'll rather wait for the class 1 and 2 nvidia 9000 series to be release in local market.

roughly how much are those new line up fr0m dell? N0t m0re than 4k? When is the expact date for them to be 0n the market?

i already got a rig....
still using tt rig cause thousands was spents on it...not to mention oc n watercooled...
now planning to get a laptop..so tt i can go mobile...budget 2000...
can RECOMMEND me?

lol. sad to say.. the base price for the studio 15 is 4199 and the studio 17 is 4799.. so exceeded the 4k limit..

most probably now can buy adi.. i think..

Below RM2k budget. good quality. Dual core. easy warranty claim. size 12-15" . with webcam.

any recommend?

Hi people. May I know it is worth to buy Acer Laptop for long term usage? I was being told by my friends about Acer's after sales service. Its terrible. But in the other hand, their specs and the price range is far way cheaper compared to Dell/HP. Did anyone had a Dell and an Acer Laptop? Currently aiming for Acer Aspire 6920G-812G32 laptop and also Dell's latest Studio 15 laptops.

Hi guys,

i am at a dilemma state,
should i get DELL XPS M1330 or Mac Book.

anyone mind to share some views here?

hi, looking for laptop with at least the following specs:

1) intel c2d 2.0ghz
2) 2gb ddr2
3) graphics (for newer games such as c&c tw, and the upcoming ra3)
4) NO OS required

budget: rm2500+/-

This post has been edited by ptewee: Jul 2 2008, 06:42 PM