can i buy them online? how much are they?

no, BenQ dun offer online sale...

S42 - RM3599
S57 - RM3999 (no windows - can use Win7 though )

damn...i think i better stick with studio 15...i don like go shopping coz im staying in KK...not much choice. btw..i dont need so good..i juz wan play some old games like i mentioned in previous post..hehe..

toshiba M300-D4313 is good.
any comment on this?

can anyone reco me a laptop for a budget of 5k and below ?


I don't care the brand, or specs,

for the weight, it is for a girl using =)

erm..

use for wat??? gaming? normal use? etc etc...

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Added on May 7, 2009, 3:49 pmwell, all i can say is for the budget, u can ve better choices...

or for the xpec, u can get a cheaper one...

This post has been edited by astria: May 7 2009, 03:49 PM

Hi all. I'm new to laptop. I'm thinking of buying a laptop for the purpose of tertiary education in a couple of months time and would need recommendations.

Any Brands That I Prefer / Don't Really Like
Since I'm new I don't have particular liking or dislike. Dell looks appealing to me though.

Budget
Around RM2500 to RM3000

Screen Size
15" sounds nice. 14" sounds small but would probably suffice.

Weight
If possible equals to or less than 2.5kg. That'd probably mean 14" screen.

Tasks I'll Be Performing
-I'll be studying Civil Engineering so will probably use application and softwares related to Engineering. Autocad and so on.
-Assignments
-Internet browsing
-Music and Movies
-Photos (e.g. Photoshop)
-Light downloading only
-Most likely no gaming at all. At most is Sims.

Specs
I don't know. What is recommended for my case?
-Is processor speed of 2.0Ghz enough? or higher?
-Is RAM of 2GB enough?
-Hard drive at least 320GB.
-DVD + /-RW Combination Drive

Design (Looks & Stylishness)
Not my main deciding point. Average is enough. But I don't want a brick either.

Other Preferences
-Wireless
-Bluetooth
-Built-in card reader
-Doesn't heat up easily
-Generous amount of USB ports
-Considerably good speakers

Thanks

Asus F6 series
Dell Studio 14
HP Pavilion dv4/dv2
Compaq CQ40

This post has been edited by astria: May 7 2009, 05:06 PM

hmm.... u guys think benQ is good??
not anti-benQ or wat.
i'm using a benQ 18' lcd for my desktop. and i certainly do think for its price n quality, its certainly worth buying than samsung lcd.

for laptops....
though their pricing is quite attractive.
but i really doubt their quality (FOR LAPTOPS)
their jus in the laptop business for like ermm.. .2-3years?
could you guys enlighten me on this?

tats why i mentioned quality built, warranty, and service.

This post has been edited by ahnien: May 7 2009, 05:11 PM

BenQ has been in the market for pretty long... at least 5 yrs...

anyway, i am using BenQ's Joybook S41... quailty wise, it certainly is better than Acer... spec wise, it's the highest spec 14" at that time...

the palm rest is built with aluminium... even Asus also may not give u that...

build wise... besides the GPU problem (yeah, 8600M GS... ) never encounter any problems...

Thanks Astria fro your prompt reply. Asus F6 offers only 13.3" if I am not mistaken.

So i'll look at the other three. Thanks again!

uhm, for university use lol

very minor gaming. plays games like school tycoon etc.. etc..


and will do some presentation.

thanks for the help !

If you're not going to be doing much gaming, you'll probably be investing alot into mobility? You don't really need a powerful graphics card, even the most basic of GC's should be good enough. You could probably look into the Inspiron series, but they're more for the budget-concentrated consumers.

in that case, 5k is overkill imo...

some models u can consider:

Asus F6 series
BenQ S42
Dell Studio XPS 13
HP dv4/dv3

i prefer getting a dedicated GPU, as they can provide hardware acceleration in HD videos and some programs (eg Photoshop)

This post has been edited by astria: May 7 2009, 06:26 PM

so what you are saying now is that GPU determine most % in the price ?


i am planning to get a MackBook for my sis even, isn't it too overkill ?

it's only one of the more expensive component in a laptop... there are many factors that contribute to the price

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Added on May 7, 2009, 10:03 pmas for Macbook, well, it's pretty subjective... honestly i ve not used a Mac before, but as a person who looks for the best possible performance within a limited budget, Macbook is not on my list...

This post has been edited by astria: May 7 2009, 10:03 PM

1. Brand -
Other than Mac,every brand will be ok. Prefer brand that support online purchase though.

2. Budget -
Around RM 2k ~ 3k. Or maybe 3.5k?!

3. Specs -
Eh.. Ideal for gaming and other normal task. Would prefer laptop with RAM of 2GB or more. Don't know about the importance of graphic card though. Should I be having one? Usually play games like DotA,Fifa online 2 and Facebook only. And other stuff like bluetooth,wireless etc etc.
*Sorry about what I'm saying,WEAK computer knowledge. Only know how to play games. *

4. Size -
Don't like bulky lap top. Prefer lap top with screen size about 14" or Below.


Thanks in advance.

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Added on May 8, 2009, 2:08 amAsk for my friend.

If he want a lap top just for U usage,which model is good?
Used for mainly online+school assignment+some movies.

Should be light I think.

This post has been edited by AhTeo: May 8 2009, 02:08 AM

guys, i really need help..
i want to buy laptop for my brother..
any laptop with price range of rm1000-rm1200
help needed.. want to buy asap.

for u:

Dell Studio 15 and 14
*Asus F6 series
BenQ S42 (RM3599)
*HP dv4 and dv3
*Compaq CQ40

* = for ur friend as well

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Added on May 8, 2009, 10:32 ami suggest Netbooks instead... laptops sure more than ur budget...

This post has been edited by astria: May 8 2009, 10:32 AM

thanks for the input