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Compaq Presario CQ40 AMD Series V1, Turion X2, HD 3450, RM2k!
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Spade
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 Dec 10 2008, 12:24 PM
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QUOTE(shady @ Dec 10 2008, 11:09 AM) Maybe you should be more specific on what you are aiming for. Turion X2 Ultra? At same clock speed, X2 and X2 Ultra peformance difference is less than 10%. In real world almost no difference. If you a looking for a Notebook with hybrid graphics, it will cost a lot. Honestly speaking AMD notebooks can sell for RM2k range only. Anything more than 3k, AMD dont stand a chance against Intel. PUMA platform is new but Turion CPUs are outdated. Maybe you need to wait till nxt year for new CPUs. Btw, CQ40 does come with built in microphone. It is located beside the webcam. Almost all notebook comes with microphone now. Sorry bro, forget to put some details.  I would like to know anything about any AMD-Based notebook whether it is Turion X2 or X2 ultra with HD3200 graphics. I can't wait for next year as this is a Christmas gift for my sis. |
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Spade
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Dec 10 2008, 01:50 PM
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QUOTE(shady @ Dec 10 2008, 01:36 PM) I'm not sure what is available over there but if HP, for 12 inch, you can can get Tablet tx2500 series but I'm not sure whether Turion model is available because last time I saw only Athlon model. It comes with 64MB sideport memory and good design. Sadly no HDMI port. For 14 inch, CQ40 series is available. Not many companies are selling AMD notebooks because low demand and poor peformance. IMHO, CQ40 series is the best bargain if you wana get for Christmas gift. Here we have one. Just wonder is it available in Malaysia during the upcoming PCfair: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?...uct_id=10335852 |
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Spade
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Dec 10 2008, 06:48 PM
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QUOTE(daymond85 @ Dec 10 2008, 05:28 PM) that means no freebie at all? so in pc fair which booth selling cq40? or just go HP Compaq booth? one more Qs, the ext warranty 2 yr for 199 rite? worth to have it? original warranty got diff with ext 2 yr warranty? they warranty wat kind of damage? Yeah, would like to know what will be covered under the ext warranty. This post has been edited by Spade: Dec 10 2008, 06:48 PM |
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Spade
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Dec 10 2008, 10:55 PM
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QUOTE(cracksys @ Dec 10 2008, 09:11 PM) it cover part replacement and labor service. battery covered within the 1st year only, with or without ext warranty. unlike some manufacturers whose only cover labor service, this $199 should be consider as worth it. i wonder if the charger/wire/whatever-it-is-called will be cover accordingly too. Yeah, I also wonder about AD Adapter. Is it covered for 1 year or 3 years if we take ext warranty. |
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Spade
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Dec 10 2008, 11:26 PM
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QUOTE(keith87 @ Dec 10 2008, 11:19 PM) did somebody help wuth my ques?
Added on December 10, 2008, 11:19 pmdid some body can help with my ques please...? I'm not sure what exactly it the problem but its highly unlikely caused by different brand RAM. I think its other problem. A devil on my shoulder tels me that it might be the reason why HP sell the notebook so cheap is because it might not be up to their normal standard. Any thought on this? |
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Spade
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Dec 11 2008, 09:42 PM
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QUOTE(cracksys @ Dec 11 2008, 09:15 PM) mod jealous?  do take note that this post is not meant for serious business |
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Spade
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Dec 12 2008, 01:40 AM
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QUOTE(shady @ Dec 11 2008, 09:46 PM)  Btw, for those with 4GB RAM and using 32bit OS, you can allocate the unusable 1GB for RAMDisk. I used 1GB of RAMdisk for page file. What is the driver/software that you use for the RAMDisk thingy? |
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Spade
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Dec 12 2008, 05:44 PM
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QUOTE(daymond85 @ Dec 12 2008, 04:05 PM) anyone back from pc fair??? any freebie for cq40-126au? wah, i see pc fair promo brochures that kingston 2GB ddr2 800 only RM62, sure get 4GB tomolo.... Yeah, its RM62/2GB No other freebie except for Watson's RM50 |
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Spade
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Dec 12 2008, 06:04 PM
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QUOTE(daymond85 @ Dec 12 2008, 06:00 PM) u sure no other freebie ar? mouse backpack also dun have ar? nylon case? how is ur decision? any news let me know ya... hehe  They don't even have the 2 years ext warranty for me to purchase. When I ask as to when the ext warranty will be available to be purchased, the guy just say its already finished and not sure when they can sell it again. FU*K the thundermatch. Already get 2 units. |
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Spade
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Dec 12 2008, 06:09 PM
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QUOTE(daymond85 @ Dec 12 2008, 06:07 PM) every model also no freebie? u get from thundermatch? no hp compaq booth there? wat units u get?? how much? Its HP booth with BIG signboard but manned by thundermatch. RM 1649 per unit. I get two still no freebies or discount.  |
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Spade
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Dec 12 2008, 06:30 PM
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QUOTE(daymond85 @ Dec 12 2008, 06:25 PM) u also buy 126au? no other place selling compaq notebook le? how is the notebook? hot ma? becoz i will get it tomolo.....hope can get ur opinion by today....  Yeah, its 126AU. One for my sis Christmas present and one is to replace my current Torrent-Always-On Laptop. Lazy to go to small shops to survey so i just go to BIG HP (Thundermatch) Booth. Can't tell if its hot or not. Installing Vista Ultimate as we speak. |
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Spade
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Dec 12 2008, 06:35 PM
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QUOTE(daymond85 @ Dec 12 2008, 06:31 PM) then wat is include in RM1649? charger? anything? u buy any mouse? notebook cooler? I Buy 4GB 800 MHz RAM. anything else on Sunday. How about you? When you plan to get yours bro? |
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Spade
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Dec 12 2008, 06:40 PM
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DAMN!!! They give me PC RAM!!!!
DAMN that boy from Computer War!!!
Normally can we change it?
This post has been edited by Spade: Dec 12 2008, 06:43 PM
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Spade
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Dec 12 2008, 06:53 PM
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QUOTE(daymond85 @ Dec 12 2008, 06:44 PM) LOL....then how ? u can install mer?  alamak.....u din see clearly ar? hope wont happen to me tomolo....all shop same price for 2gb ddr2 800? RM62 rite? I don't know the price at other shop. I was in a hurry. DAMN!!! Anyone know whether or not I can change the RAM to SODIMM in PCfair? Anyone have experience to change small/cheap hardware like that during PCFair? |
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Spade
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Dec 12 2008, 09:58 PM
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QUOTE(daymond85 @ Dec 12 2008, 09:52 PM) oic....but i m going to buy cq40-126AU without vista one....u also buying without OS rite? get only nylon case? or u din ask for it? any thing can ask them to give? pendrive? ahaha.... The nylon case is a must. So no question about it. They will surely give you.
Added on December 12, 2008, 9:59 pmQUOTE(faiz_since86 @ Dec 12 2008, 09:50 PM) yup thundermatch..just nylon case for mine.. but for models like cq40 and cq45 with windows vista they will give you 4gb pendrive + headset + 160gb WD hdd + rm50 watson voucher... CQ40-126AU also get RM50 Watson.
Added on December 12, 2008, 10:00 pmQUOTE(Spade @ Dec 12 2008, 06:53 PM) I don't know the price at other shop. I was in a hurry. DAMN!!! Anyone know whether or not I can change the RAM to SODIMM in PCfair? Anyone have experience to change small/cheap hardware like that during PCFair?It seems nobody willing to help me with at least a thought.  This post has been edited by Spade: Dec 12 2008, 10:00 PM |
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Spade
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Dec 12 2008, 10:11 PM
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QUOTE(daymond85 @ Dec 12 2008, 10:03 PM) sorry spade, i nvr experienced with it wo....but i think they sure change back with u de la....dun worry....tml go and try lol.... then u got mouse from them or not ar? Mouse? You mean from thundermatch? No such luck. I feel so bad because I was in a hurry and I specifically told that boy twice that I want SODIMM/notebook RAM. Stupid him and careless me for nit double check. |
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Spade
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Dec 12 2008, 10:15 PM
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QUOTE(faiz_since86 @ Dec 12 2008, 10:11 PM) i've asked but they insisted there is no free gift for mine...but whatever the hell...the price is cheaper than lowyatt without hesitation i just bought it... FYI i've taken a day in lowyatt just to survey hp compaq price before pcfair... but i've got an issue whether to install xp or vista...anyone can help?? i've heard there are so many fuss if it is xp.. but i don't want to sacrifice my RAM for oh-so-good-looking vista.. What do you mean by no free gift bro? No RM50 Watson? |
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Spade
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Dec 12 2008, 10:36 PM
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QUOTE(daymond85 @ Dec 12 2008, 10:22 PM) spade, u better o!!!! spade, u finish installing vista 64 bit le? how is this lappy? hot on keyboard? noisy? faiz_since86, wat model u brought? Mine Vista ultimate 32bit. I do not dare to buy 64bit because I don't want any compatibility issue with any software. Now is updating the system for the 3rd time. At idle this Notebook CPU is damn cool. Around 45-46 Celsius only. But i have one unknown device which i think is the webcam.This post has been edited by Spade: Dec 12 2008, 10:37 PM |
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Spade
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Dec 12 2008, 10:40 PM
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QUOTE(faiz_since86 @ Dec 12 2008, 10:36 PM) i felt the heat on the left-side of the keyboard...as usual...but i think it is cooler than the older model... What is your temp reading on CPUID Hardware Monitor? Strange this hardware monitor can't show GPU temp for this particular notebook. How about yours? |
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Spade
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Dec 12 2008, 10:46 PM
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QUOTE(faiz_since86 @ Dec 12 2008, 10:36 PM) spade... is it normal for freeDOS version that they don't give any driver cd?? i'm such a noob  Its normal. The thing that is not normal is that it is very hard to find drivers for a specific model. Not like last time, now its very very different. I use to buy Compaq 3 years ago. The driver is very easy to get on HP website and they sort it by model. All driver is there. |
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