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 Buying new laptop? Need RECOMMENDATION?, PLEASE POST IT HERE !!! V3

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ahhann
post Oct 17 2008, 12:03 PM

Lim Peh
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Joined: Mar 2006
From: The Weirdo River O_o


QUOTE(h.buster @ Oct 17 2008, 11:43 AM)
hello fellow forumers

This laptop choosing business is really overwhelming' I would highly appreciate any help I can get choosing a laptop...please advice

I need a laptop for mainly running photoshop, Autocad, Archicad, Sketchup, MS word, 3dmax etc etc (graphic rendering/ design)

My budget is really tight ~ around 2000-2500 RM Max

looks not really thaaat important but would be a plus smile.gif

the thing is i came across this laptop with the following specs:

COMPAQ CQ40-125AX (2100 RM)

FreeDOS;
AMD Turion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM-70 (2.0 GHz, 1MB KB L2 Cache);
14.1" TFT WXGA high definition widescreen LCD panel with brightview technology;
1024MB 667MHz / max to 2GB DDR2 Memory (1024 x 1 pcs);
250GB HDD;
DVD +/- RW Double Layer Drive with LightScribe;
Bluetooth;
802.11b/g;
Integrated 10Mbps, 100Mbps;
ports include USB 2.0 (3), VGA, HDMI, RJ-11, RJ-45, 1 headphone, 1 microphone jack,
Compaq Webcam with integrated microphone;
5-in-1 intergrated digital media reader slot;
ATI Radeon HD 3450 Graphics with 256MB dedicated memory

what do you think? Is this any good? will it run the applications smoothly/ reasonably?

Please advice or recommend a better laptop within the budget

Thank you
*
Hi, i have the same issue here.
My max budget is RM3K.
BTW for lady user, studying graphic design/rendering as well.

We both need pro advise here ....

PLEASE HELP US rclxub.gif
ahhann
post Mar 7 2009, 01:00 PM

Lim Peh
****
Senior Member
545 posts

Joined: Mar 2006
From: The Weirdo River O_o


Hi Guys, i need to buy 2 lappy here for office use:

2 LAPPY for a total of RM5000 (Max)

First:
- Free OS
- 2G RAM
- no need GC
- Processor enough for normal data typing and DVD viewing (Smooth for HD video)
- Light (2KG ++)
- Prefer 15" and below size (NO for EE pc size tongue.gif )
- 2 year warranty at least

Second:
- Window XP OS (Still available? If not, i have to purchase and install by myself?) *If can, don't want Vista .... as it is HELL slow for a lappy with 2k spec.
- 2G RAM
- No need GC
- Light (2KG ++) for female user.
- Processor enough to run XP smoothly for daily office work(data typing)
- At least 2 year warranty.

* As for the brand, NO Dell and Acer plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz .....
* I have limited experience for laptop usage, need advise from all the notebook user tongue.gif
* Please help as there are hell alot notebook selection out there ><"

This post has been edited by ahhann: Mar 7 2009, 01:02 PM
ahhann
post Mar 7 2009, 07:46 PM

Lim Peh
****
Senior Member
545 posts

Joined: Mar 2006
From: The Weirdo River O_o


Someone help pls ?

Hi Guys, i need to buy 2 lappy here for office use:

2 LAPPY for a total of RM5000 (Max)

First:
- Free OS
- 2G RAM
- no need GC
- Processor enough for normal data typing and DVD viewing (Smooth for HD video)
- Light (2KG ++)
- Prefer 15" and below size (NO for EE pc size tongue.gif )
- 2 year warranty at least

Second:
- Window XP OS (Still available? If not, i have to purchase and install by myself?) *If can, don't want Vista .... as it is HELL slow for a lappy with 2k spec.
- 2G RAM
- No need GC
- Light (2KG ++) for female user.
- Processor enough to run XP smoothly for daily office work(data typing)
- At least 2 year warranty.

* As for the brand, NO Dell and Acer plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz .....
* I have limited experience for laptop usage, need advise from all the notebook user tongue.gif
* Please help as there are hell alot notebook selection out there ><"

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