i want to ask ur opinion on what laptop should i buy.

im looking for laptop dat suitable for me to use in engineering field.
dat latop should be can running smoothly for (software)
-catia
-solid work
-auto cad
-eagle
-photoshop
-visual basic
*if hav serial port is quite good

my budget for this laptop is about RM2200.i`ll spend another RM200-RM300 for the extended warranty.

my option:
1. at pcdepot ipoh,they sell Asus X50GL-AP160 = RM2199

specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5800 (2.0GHz, 800Mhz FSB)
Nvidia MCP79MVL Chipset
Nvidia GeForce 8200MG - shared up to 895MB
250GB SATA HDD, 2GB DDR2 800Mhz RAM (upgradeable to 4GB)
DVD SuperMulti Double Layer Drive
15.4" Wide Screen WXGA LCD Screen
Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit LAN
Integrated Atheros AR928x b/g/n Wireless Network Adapter
Integrated Webcam, Card Reader, Bluetooth
Integrated Realtek High Definition Audio, Nvidia HDMI Audio
USB port x4, VGA port, HDMI port, Express Card Slot
Mic in port, Audio out port
Weight: 2.9kg
2 Year International Limited Warranty

my problem with this laptop is about the warranty.they provide 2 years warranty.but if i want to extend for another years,i need to buy it for RM460.

my frenz suggest me to buy hp or dell laptop bcoz they will come to ur place to repair ur laptop if hav probs.

any suggestion?

thanks

thanks to all.

ya.my budget is around RM2200.

about dedicated memory,how to check it?
juz want to know.which one is more better between Intel GMA 4500M (shared up to 782MB) and Nvidia Geforce 8200MG (shared up to 895MB) ?
im noob about this.

thanks

lacus,hav u try the latest game with ur laptop?
hav u test it with another software ?can giv me some review?

act,there hav 2 model.
one is X50GL and another one is X59GL.
X50GL come with 250gb hdd and X59GL come with 160gb hdd.
but the price is same.

if i use windows XP 32bit,is it worth to use 4gb ram?can windows detect my ram if i shared the memory with the gc?some one said that XP 32bit juz can recognize 3gb ram.

sori.im noob about this.

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Added on January 25, 2009, 11:27 pmabout the warranty,im not sure.
juz read pcdepot ipoh pricelist.they put there to add RM460 for 3rd years warranty.( Local Limited Warranty)

This post has been edited by class_sick: Jan 25 2009, 11:27 PM

act,juz want to test with latest software that require good graphic.

sum ppl said,if share the graphic memory by using ram memory can make the laptop become slow.is it true?

thanks to all for ur advice.
how about acer and compaq laptop?
people alway said dat acer and compaq hav low quality.is it true?
my frenz suggest me to buy Acer 4935G-842G25

Acer 4935G-842G25
Specs:
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26GHz, 3MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB) - Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset - Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, featuring MIMO technology, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™2 wireless technology, NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS with up to 2303MB of TurboCache™ (512MB of dedicated DDR2 VRAM, up to 1791 MB of shared system memory), supporting NVIDIA® PureVideo™ HD technology, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 10, 14" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit TFT LCD, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista, 250GB SATA HDD, 2GB DDR2 RAM Memory (upgradeable to 4GB), Integrated 56Kbps modem & 10/100/1000 mbps LAN, Integrated 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive, Integrated Acer Crystal Eye high-def webcam, supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite™ technology, Integrated Bluetooth, Integrated Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution, featuring Windows® logon, computer protection, Acer FingerLaunch, ProfileLaunch, MusicLaunch, Password Bank, MyLaunch, FingerNav, Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers (True5.1-channel surround sound output), 5-in-1 Card Reader supporting MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital, xD-Picture, Memory Stick & Memory Stick Pro, 6-cell Li-Ion Battery Pack (3.0 hours battery life), (Actual battery life may vary, depending on usage and configuration). 3xUSB, VGA port, Acer EasyPort IV connector, Express Card Slot, HDMI™ port with HDCP support, Ethernet port, 1xModem port, Headphone/speaker/line-out port, 340.4 (W) × 247 (D) × 22.9/42.3 (H) mm, Weight 2.4kg, Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eAudio, ePower, eDataSecurity1, eRecovery, eSettings Management), McAfee® Internet Security Suite, 1-Year International Traveller Warranty, Free:- Acer Designed Carrying Bag

Price : RM2999