QUOTE(lowhenghao @ Dec 9 2008, 11:43 AM)
Hi guys ^^ this is my 1st post so hi everyone ^^
Actually I'm not a notebook user yet but I'm gona get 1 coz my degree starts in Jan.
I've read up quite a lot on forum these few days and I'm thinking of buying CQ40-134AX and upgrading it to 4GB DDR 800 RAM and with the coming PC fair at KL how would this roughly cost? I've seen some1 getting it for RM2319 from the latter post so just wondering what's the price gona be for the coming fair, any ideas?
Also my dad was tellng me to consider CQ45 as it has the ProtectSmart technology, Integrated Fingerprint reader, eSATA Combo and whatever I'm missing, I'm looking at CQ45-108AU btw. So is it really worth the RM500 (based on internet online shoping price of RM2809) extra to get it?
Also can I upgrade the warrenty duration to 3 years? If so how much extra?
Whats the eSata for anyway?
Your opinions and replies are greatly appreciated. Thanks
Feel free to give me any better suggestions if you have.

What is your purpose of usage?
Cq40-133AX cost RM1949 (after rebate Rm150)
Additional 2 years Warranty from HP cost RM199 ( FREE something)
I trade in my 1GB 667 RAM and upgraded to Kingston 4GB 800 RAM cost me additional RM120
for me, those ProtectSmart technology, Integrated Fingerprint reader, eSATA Combo and others special feature really useful as i just use it as normal use but not 1Billion dollar biz.. heheh