hey guys need ur recommendation...my budget is around rm2500 +-
need a laptop for net surfing/chatting/video....all normal usage...
want brand that provides good warranty, n good quality of course (can last more than 3 yrs+)
really lost, dunno which model to get

Maybe you should consider Dell Studio 15 or 14,and grab the extend warranty to 3 year.Then you will be
peace of mind.Now Dell offering Studio 15 RM2599 model to get free upgrade to Slot-load Blu-ray drive.

No recommendation for my lappie ?

if you only limit urself to hp then u can only look at the compaq CQ series but if not mistake this series uses build in graphic card?

other options i can think of is acer 4730zg, t4200 + ati 3470 for Rm2199

Thank you for your reply ... I didn't limit myself to HP , still looking for other model brand aswell .... some of the model didn't built-in graphics card on HP model...

1. Brand: aint sure yet.. head is with compaq cq40 series.. which my bro is using

2. Budget: hopefully around rm2k.. +/-300

3. Specs: i'll be using it for study purpose.. music n video entertainment.. online.. maybe abit of gaming too.. like Left 4 Dead.. and so


4. Size: da average size.. 14'1. hopefully light too..

i've been eyeing on compaq cq40-401ax.. rm1899
my bro is using cq40-103
his comp is like quite slow.. n he uses vista ultimate.. uses it to view HD movies.
is it a good deal?? or maybe any other better brands.. cos i dont do much research on laptops.. noobie here..

anyone can enlighten me in wads da diff with AMD and Intel series? compaq offers both n i find intel spec more expensive.. why is it so?

another question.. most ppl would jus stay with vista home basic rite? wouldnt need ultimate rite?

This post has been edited by Batusai: Apr 14 2009, 05:16 PM

The Dell Studio 15 is dam worth. Rm2600 for blu ray and P8600, although dont have Ati graphic card but it is enough for normal use such as movies surfing and light gaming. Strongly suggested for people that wanted to buy laptop that cheap and good spec. I wish i have blu ray rom with my Studio 1537

hello?? anyone can respond??

1. any brand would do
2. Rm3500 and below
3. nice graphics and sound
4. 14" to 15"

want a good graphic jz for gaming as to kill off my time..
any recommend? im totally no idea of any laptop..

im considering the hp pavilion dv3522TX...isit too high for my needs?

BenQ S42, best graphic card you can get in laptop with this budget

thx for the info..
i might consider it coz i checked the specs.. and ya the graphic is gud..
its time for me to do the price searching.. xD

Well it really depends on what type of games u play?No point having a high end GC when u play only Warcraft or Counter Strike right?

Well if you are into more demanding games such as Crysis,World in Conflict etc i suggest topping up about a few hundred ringgit for the BenQ S57(better processor and GPU) which is about 4K.

If you just play light games,then better not go for S42 as there might be heat and temperature issues.Correct me if I'm wrong

Cheers!

ya, saw those comments on the other topics.. it has the heat problem.. im still out of idea since S57 is a little out of budget..

Mind share what is the spec for dv3522TX?i not familiar with that model spec.

is this Dell XPS M1530 with this specs is gud enough for light gaming and for studying?

Tuxedo Black LCD display with Integrated 2.0 mega pixel web cam
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 (2.1 GHz, 3MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1 32 bit Edition (English)
Microsoft® Works 9.0 (Does Not Include Microsoft® Office 2003/2007 Software)(English)
1-year XPS Premier Service with 1-year CompleteCover
15.4" Widescreen WXGA+ (1440x900) TFT Display with TrueLife™
4GB ( 2 X 2048MB ) Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
250GB SATA Hard Drive
Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Combination Drive with dual layer write capabilities
256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
Integrated Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio Software
Intel® 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-Card
Dell™ Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module

1. Brand: aint sure yet.. head is with compaq cq40 series.. which my bro is using
2. Budget: hopefully around rm2k.. +/-300
3. Specs: i'll be using it for study purpose.. music n video entertainment.. online.. maybe abit of gaming too.. like Left 4 Dead.. and so
4. Size: da average size.. 14'1. hopefully light too..

i've been eyeing on compaq cq40-401ax.. rm1899
my bro is using cq40-103
his comp is like quite slow.. n he uses vista ultimate.. uses it to view HD movies.
is it a good deal?? or maybe any other better brands.. cos i dont do much research on laptops.. noobie here..

anyone can enlighten me in wads da diff with AMD and Intel series? compaq offers both n i find intel spec more expensive.. why is it so?

another question.. most ppl would jus stay with vista home basic rite? wouldnt need ultimate rite?

Wont recommend you for this laptop. The graphic card is like a time bomb which will explode anytime. The Nvidia 8series GPU have serious heat issue and you can google the review or article related to the GPU failure. I will suggest you for Studio XPS or Studio 1555. These laptop are running on ATI, although performance wise they not on the same par with 8600gt but at least your mobo can live longer

Seriously, for light gaming and study, go for Studio 1555 or BenQ s42, the price range is around rm3199 until rm3400

Since nobody answer you..you already have your machine in mind and you can have the reference of the laptop from you bro's machine. I not really into AMD processor so i will suggest you for Acer 4730ZG. This laptop have better processor and it offers you 3 years warranty and its on rm2299 which kinda cheap. It came with Vista Home Premium and in my opinion, you no need Vista Ultimate for movie and light gaming.

For the difference between AMD and Intel platform, just say Intel gave better performance and my impression on AMD is that their platform tend to have heat issue but Intel is no where better. Google it please, i bet there is alot of article on the difference between AMD and Intel processor.

so this specs is better? any negative feedbacks on this?

Dell Studio 1555
Jet Black Colour with Black U-Trim
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 3MB Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1 32 bit (English)
Microsoft® Works (Including Microsoft® Home & Student 60 Days Trial Pre-installed)
1 Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis
15.6” 720p WLED (1366x768) Display with TrueLife™ and Built-in 2.0MP Web Cam
4GB (2X2GB) DDR2 SDRAM Memory
320GB SATA Hard Drive
Slot Load 8X DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R double layer write capability
512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570
Integrated CREATIVE Sound Blaster® X-Fi MB Audio Software Solution
Intel® WiFi Link 5100 (802.11a/g/n) Half Mini-card (MY)
Dell™ Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module (MY)
Silver Palmrest

This is the hottest model offered by Dell. Previously the order for this machine have to be postpone to due lack of parts. But that is old story la, now Dell have no problem completing the machine order in one week.

Negative feedback i will say not alot. The machine has everything that you needed. A good processor, a good display and a good GPU. Dell Studio 1555 is the cheapest model around with the rm3199 price tag if your purchase online. Dell after sales service is good, some people have issue with this laptop and Dell reacted quickly to address their problem.

The only negative side from this laptop is the slot load dvd rom, it is slower and its kinda annoying if you use it frequently.
Is hard to find laptop bag for this machine as it is 15.6".