Enquiries/Recommendations Buying new laptop? Need RECOMMENDATION?, PLEASE POST IT HERE !!! V4
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 May 3 2009, 04:14 PM
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QUOTE(chchyong89 @ May 3 2009, 04:08 PM) oh.. i found one, is it the lenovo 3000 G430 with RM20XX one come with conexant soundcard? i saw namez is selling it.. quite cheap T6600, 320GB hardisk, HD4500, but only 1GB RAM T_T... RAM not a problem bro. u can upgrade anytime u need.actually i am helping my sister check around, but oh GOSH, she LIKE COMPAQ, it come with crappy soundcard!  |
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Jul 6 2009, 10:16 AM
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QUOTE(bikz @ Jul 6 2009, 01:36 AM) afta lot of research, and going to shops to test out... i;ve narrowed my choices to these two laptops: Go for HP CQ40-401AX which u stated above. It has better proc + ATI grahic performance. Nice outlook too.. 1) Toshiba Satelite (forgot the model L300 series i think) -Intel Dual Core t4XXX -DDRII 3gb -Intel x4500 graphics -other specs forgot d... -Price = RM1699 2) Hp Compaq CQ-40 (i think...) -AMD Turio X2 -DDRII 3gb -ATI 3450 -other specs forgot... -Price = RM1940 so my main questions are: the Compaq more worth the 240 bux?? and is there lot of difference between the intel dual core and amd turion?? and which has better after sale services, in terms of warranty and stuffs....  |
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Jul 13 2009, 10:32 PM
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QUOTE(honghongnet @ Jul 13 2009, 07:37 PM) do u guys think buy it now or wait for august pc fair? Dell everyday got promotion lo. Every batch will giving diff promotion like free upgrade HDD,RAM,warranty 2 years, delivery...Depends on their management. Like this week,Dell free upgrade HDD for certain models. Yeah.. ---------- another question is DELL sometime will do big offer 1 isit? it will send the the news to our email 1....  QUOTE(kae7 @ Jul 13 2009, 10:26 PM) what laptop should i get with budget RM 3500 If u are talking about gaming laptop just grab either these 2. best choice alr within this budget i'm aiming for BenQ S42 and S57 recommend me other lappy too  |
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Jul 27 2009, 12:53 PM
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QUOTE(kingofwind @ Jul 27 2009, 12:37 PM) brand: any Hp compaq CQ40-401AU is ur choice. Cheap and great performance in low budget.budget : 1.5 to 1.8k spec: i would use it more for surfing net but not gaming, not a too small screen if possible not really care bout size, brand or outlook, i just need it to be convenient and durable if possible i think thats all my requirement, hope some one would give me a guide thanks. |
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Jul 28 2009, 12:41 PM
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QUOTE(LoPakTao @ Jul 28 2009, 12:32 PM) Oh i see... Centrino 2 = Intel Core 2 Duo P series + Intel 965 chipset motherboard + Intel WiFi cardHow about intel core 2 duo and intel centrino 2 What's the difference? Can you please tell me ? =D So if lets say i choose the U series How much will it cost me for one ? Is talk about power saving technology |
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Jul 28 2009, 03:16 PM
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QUOTE(astria @ Jul 28 2009, 12:43 PM) dun give wrong info bro... Opps..I heard that when attend HP launch the Centrino 2 laptop event. May be that is just the laptop spec.to be precise, Centrino 2 = 45nm Penryn C2D (T9000, P9000, P8000, P7000 and T6000) + Intel 4 series chipset (GM47, PM45, GM45, GS45)+ Intel 5000 series wifi adapter it's all abt maximum compatibility among the 3 most impt hardware in a laptop... Btw CLICK HERE to read the full description. Sorry if wrong info given just now. |
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Jul 29 2009, 09:36 PM
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QUOTE(SheepMekk @ Jul 29 2009, 01:57 PM) Hmm.. Xps 16 Ram is faster but u feel nothing when compare with S57. Both using higher spec. While if talk about gaming sure s57 better cos use higher range GC.What game are u playing? If interested with xps 16 may refer to my sign. Dell Studio XPS 16 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670, 4GB (2 X 2GB) Dual Channel 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM BenQ S57 ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4650, DDRII-800 1GB and above ( max to 4.0GB) I'm noob at hardwares here.. So does the SXPS's RAM is better than S57 and S57's graphic card is better than SXPS? QUOTE(sixpacksgirls @ Jul 29 2009, 06:43 PM) hey, Look for Studio 1555 from my sign below . I am doing promotion with 500GB HDD too.looking for a laptop below RM3000 for graphic design purposes and gaming. Been eyeing Dell Studio 1555 or Asus K50IN. both has almost the same specs and price but Asus has 500gb HDD and full keyboard with keypads. any advice? |
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Jul 31 2009, 04:24 PM
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QUOTE(davidlow7 @ Jul 30 2009, 06:00 PM) Hi HP540 is a good choice and more than enough for ur usage. Not need waste RM2k unless u like the design. I sold 25+ unit HP540 without complain as its is business class HP laptop. This laptop is much better then netbook. Basically I am not comparing them two but just need to know the individual feedback such as Heart dispersing.. Materials made for each model respectively If HP 540 can provide enough durability and heat dispersing.. I will take. Price is around RM1800 Pavilion is RM3800 Both are already difference class but I am just into normal usage (internet i.e) and I wouldn't mind taking an over-powered DV4 if HP540 have some known issues i.e unstable, heat, durability etc.. Thanks QUOTE(SiLv3R @ Jul 30 2009, 08:45 PM) Hi guys, Want nice design, ddr3 ram, good proc & gc? Go for dell xps16. Check my sign Planning to get a laptop for uni use. I have a budget of 4k-4.5k. Any recommendation on which brand and model to look out for? Planning to check them up during PC fair Thx QUOTE(netcrok @ Jul 31 2009, 02:34 PM) Anyone can recommend with this price Rm2000 - RM2500? Inspiron 13, 14, acer 4736G for intel1. Brand: Any 2. Budget: RM2000 - RM2500 3. Specs: core 2 4. Size: nothing bigger than 14" 5. RAM: 2GB or above 6. HDD: 250GB or above 7. OS: Windows 8. Battery: 6-cell or above Thank you. Asus k40ab for Amd |
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Aug 2 2009, 02:39 PM
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QUOTE(kingofwind @ Aug 1 2009, 01:45 PM) jz done a quick search for it.. Overheat?I use to surf net + office work = no even warm(How heat?)overheating is one of its cons... or actually its not true? I play NFS can feel a bit harm on left hand but it is normal degree not overheat that u mentioned. No problem bro.. QUOTE(J(o)y @ Aug 1 2009, 11:19 PM) Dear all, IF wanna get laptop below 2kg must go with 13" screen. If dell I do recommend Dell Inspiron 13(1.8kg) & xps 13(2.2kg)I need some recomendation to get my first laptop. The following are my several criterias. Most important criteria: 1. Prefer less than 2kg, including battery (not so prefer but can also consider up to 2.5kg) 2. Updated and fast processor, such as Intel Core 2 duo (don't want AMD, atom or something similar) 3. Laptop, not netbook. Brand: Preference for Dell, HP (not HPcompaq), Fujitsu and Toshiba as these few are mostly recomended. Whereas, acer, asus and HPcompaq are not recomended. Budget: RM2.5K to 4K (preferably around RM3k). Therefore i cannot afford any iMac. If any Sony can meet all my objectives, but below RM4k do list it out also. Size: 12inch to 15inch. Specs: -Hard disk: at least 80GB -RAM: at least 2GB -Battery: not less than 3.5hrs (after fully charged). Usage: Surfing, online trading and watching movies. I don't need great sound card or graphic cards for playing games. Thank you all in advance Inspiron 13: ------------- Dell Inspiron 13 (S510702MY): ==================== Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 32 bit SP1 Edition (English) Intel® Core™ Duo P8600 (2.4GHz/1066MHz FSB/ 3MB) 13.3" High Definition (1366x768) LED Display with TrueLife 4GB Dual-channel 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive ATI Mobility Radeon® HD4330 - 512MB Intel® High Definition Audio 2.0 6-cell Primary Battery Intel® WiFi Link 5100 (802.11a/g/n) Half Mini-card (MY) Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth Obsidian Black 1 Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis * Online selling Rm2899(PM me if want cheap price )Dell xps 13: -------------- Specification: ========= Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 3MB Cache) Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1 32 bit Edition (English) 4GB (2 X 2GB) Dual Channel 1067MHz DDR3 SDRAM 320GB (7200 RPM) SATA Hard Drive Obsidian Black 13.3 " WXGA (1280x800) WLED Display w/ 1.3MP webcam Slot Load 8X DVD + /-RW Drive with double layer write capability 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9500M-GE with Hybrid SLI® Technology Integrated CREATIVE Sound Blaster® X-Fi MB Audio Software Solution 6-Cell (56WHr) Li-Ion Primary Battery 90W AC Adapter Dell Wireless 1510 802.11n Half Mini-Card Dell™ Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module (MY) 1-year XPS Premier Service with 1-year CompleteCover * Online selling RM3999 (PM me if want cheap price )QUOTE(kumaTARO @ Aug 2 2009, 12:52 AM) Hi! I am desperately in need of a laptop since I'm going off to uni next month! Any recommendation would be highly appreciated. I'm really noob in this area, so I definitely need your help! T^T Dell studio 15 is the best option. Its cheap, nice design,good graphic card & spec can be customize if u prefer higher processor or any Brand: Not Acer/BenQ/Asus/Lenovo/Sony (Remarks: I like HP laptops alot, but if you have better suggestions PLEASE feel free to post it here) Budget: 3~3.5k Usage: Gaming mostly, I need a laptop that can support Blade & Soul, or any other high-end MMORPGs. If not, a laptop that can support most MMORPGs would be nice. I will also surf the net alot and do assignments. Movies and music is a MUST in my life Specs: Good graphic and sound card At least 2GB of RAM Battery life atleast 2~3 hours(Fully Charged) Additional Stuff: Nice Design, light and durable. Good Processor. Also, not easily overheated. Thats y it sell like hot cake now. Need wait 3weeks for Dell delivery to buyer. If u wan enjoy and nice design can top up a bit budget to get xps16. Really great machine to own. *PM me if got any question or interested to buy.  QUOTE(TsYap @ Aug 2 2009, 10:43 AM) Laptop Newbie here, I plan to get a laptop as my 1st laptop. Again Studio 15 is a good performance laptop to own. I can say many laptop with good performance GC sure will get heat easily compare to integrated GC. If u prefer no heat can go for desktop or buy an external keyboard to plug in ur laptop when gaming.As i read through this forum, Dell inspiron and studio 15, HP, and Asus is the popular brand been discussed. As i feel that Dell studio 15 easier to get heat, any suggestion on what spec and brand suit my requirement as below:- Brand: Not Asus and Acer, prefer Dell, Hp or Compaq, BenQ under consideration too Price: <3000 Size: 14-15 inch Spec: Duo core Processor, 2-4GB memory with no sharing basic graphic card Purpose: Net stuffing, movie, music listening, some light gaming, working and some charting analysis |
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Aug 2 2009, 09:41 PM
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QUOTE(TsYap @ Aug 2 2009, 09:26 PM) Yup, aluminum casing manage to release the heat faster Just like Macbook Pro.  |
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Aug 2 2009, 11:07 PM
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QUOTE(D_ACE @ Aug 2 2009, 09:59 PM) How about other brand like lenovo.. is it a good brand compare other brand like acer etc.? Lenovo ideapad Y450 below are the spec for this laptop RM2.8k laptop cme with freedos only?Hm..Quite exp.intel C2D T6600 2GB DDR3 320HDD nvidia geforce G110 256MB 14.1" free DOS price rm2,749 |
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Aug 3 2009, 10:20 PM
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QUOTE(akmal89 @ Aug 3 2009, 08:46 PM) is it worth it? Should be no problem as u just light use user only.1. ASUS x83vb-x1 2. Price is rm 2,599 3. 4gb ddr2, 250gb hdd,nvidia 9300 512mb, centrino core2duo t5800 4. 14.1" not really using it for gaming mostly surfing internet and lite gaming |
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Aug 4 2009, 08:10 AM
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QUOTE(akmal89 @ Aug 4 2009, 12:22 AM) compared to dell studio 14 which specs: Studio 14 come with T5800,256mb ATI radeon 3450, 4gb ddr2, 320gb hdd selling rm2999? Where u get the price? So expensive!!1. 256mb ATI radeon 3450, 4gb ddr2, 320gb hdd 2. rm 2,999 which one should i buy? Dell online Studio 14(S510204my) selling RM2699 only with: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T6500 (2.10GHz/ 800 FSB/ 2MB Cache) Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1 Edition 32 bit (English) 14.1" Widescreen WXGA+ WLED (1440x900) TFT Display with TrueLife™ with webcam 4GB ( 2 X 2048MB ) Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 500GB SATA Hard Drive Slot Load 8X DVD+/-RW Drive with DVD+R double layer write capability Integrated Stereo Sound 6-cell Primary Battery Dell Wireless 1510 802.11n Half Mini-Card Palmrest without Finger Print Ruby Red Colour with Black U-Trim 1 Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis Btw ur studio spec has better performance than asus if they using same processor. HD3450 is slightly better than Nvidia 9300. |
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Aug 4 2009, 11:17 AM
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QUOTE(akmal89 @ Aug 4 2009, 10:06 AM) wow if i know about it earlier i would have go for dell U buy from pc fair right? I think that studio 14 is pc fair clearance old stock. but sadly i ordered asus.. btw congrat to ur new laptop  |
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Aug 4 2009, 05:51 PM
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QUOTE(nohal @ Aug 4 2009, 03:48 PM) hehe.. im thinking of ordering from weeklynotebook.. can trust a?? Dont want consider Alienware M17x?he said.. RM6.5k after all calculations.... hmm~ |
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Aug 6 2009, 11:03 AM
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QUOTE(wreth @ Aug 6 2009, 08:52 AM) how about toshiba satellite L510-s432? any comment on this? Hm..Very less toshiba buyer recently. May be the outlook design and price not attractive. Why not consider Asus, Acer or Dell? |
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Aug 6 2009, 05:27 PM
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QUOTE(WMfan @ Aug 6 2009, 05:15 PM) Thank you guys miahahaha and astria. 1) U r comparing diff class processor. SU9400 for energy saving or long battery life. P7350 sure much better than Su9400.So, I am making a rough comparison below: 1. Processor - Acer 3810T: Core 2 Duo CPU U9400, 3 MB L2 Cache, 1.40GHz, 800MHz - Dell Inspiron 13: Intel® Core™ Duo P7350 (2.0GHz /1066MHz FSB / 3MB) : this is not C2D, right? > what is the performance gap between the two? I saw the most popular processor in the market is intel core 2 due T6500, 2.1 Ghz. Is this higher in perfomance than the CPU U9400 and P7350? 2. Memory: - Acer 3810T: 4GB, 1066MHz DDR2 - Dell Inspiron 13: 4GB Dual-channel 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM > which one is better? 1066mhz or 800mhz? 3. Graphics - Acer 3810T: Intel GMA 4500MHD (integrated) - Dell Inspiron 13: ATI Mobility RadeonTM HD 4330 > I guess ATi is better, right? 4. Battery: I expect at least 3 hours when wifi connected. 5. Temperature: anyone can help? i have no idea but the less hot the better when running. Supposedly no need to buy a cooler  I can not afford any model with price above Rm3k. Thanks & look 4ward to your further advice. 2) 1066mhz should be DDR3 RAM. Not much diff on this. 3) Yup Ati HD4330 better than integrated of course 4) Timeline is ur choice. Inspiron last 2 hours only. 5) Inspiron is hotter (performance proc + dedicated GC) Conclusion: Acer timeline suit u more if u not gaming on this. |
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Aug 6 2009, 10:45 PM
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QUOTE(aikjin @ Aug 6 2009, 10:37 PM) Brand : Preferably HP, any other brand also ok Studio 15 with HD4570 + P8600 proc Budget: Between RM2500 and RM3000 Specs Wide screen, medium gaming with moderate graphic card, normal use Size : Any size will do Please suggest any model as there will be PC Fair this week in Penang. Thanks in advance! |
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Aug 6 2009, 11:32 PM
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QUOTE(aikjin @ Aug 6 2009, 10:51 PM) Studio 15 with HD4570 + P8600 proc What is the DV7 spec and price?dun understand this..mind to explain further? thanks. Between this model and HP DV7, which one u guys would personally go for? thanks! |
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Aug 7 2009, 07:49 AM
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QUOTE(aikjin @ Aug 6 2009, 11:48 PM) More information can be obtained from the link below. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/documen...us&lc=en&dlc=en Not sure about the price though. sorry. QUOTE(astria @ Aug 7 2009, 07:18 AM) u use for??? Thats I wonder why he comparing DV7 with studio 15 since the budget only between RM2.5~3k. different usage, different suggestion... there's no 1 size fits all when comes to laptop... Added on August 7, 2009, 7:20 amdv7... iirc it's C2D + HD4650... if dv6 has the same spec already sells for rm5k..... forget abt it... for rm3k and yet want good performance, Studio 15 is the only choice...  |
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