laptop question, please help

[CoolTOYZph]

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[CoolTOYZph]

@BENZ, a bit on the high side. You can get the same model for more or less P46,000.00
http://www.cooltoyzph.com/viewitem.php?iid=148

@jellybeans, given the choice I would go for the IBM.
It is thinner and lighter.
However, I doubt it if you can find these two models brand new since these models have been phased out almost a year ago.
It is a Bait and Switch tactic.
Bait you by posting all the models then offering you different items when you come visit the store.


For your budget of 50,000.00 there are a lot of Branded and Brand New Celeron-M variants which perform like a P4mobile. A Celeron-M processor actually has more L2 cache than a P4mobile.

If you can weait until next week Acer Model will be releasing a new model: Travelmate 2423NWXCi (Celeron-M 370 + DDr2 + 14.1"WideScreen + WiFi + DvD+CdRw) for 45,000.00. In my opinion a very good buy!

Hope this helps.

[tykemeister]

Kung may pagkakataon jellybeans21, sa United States ka na nga lang magpabili ng laptop.

Magbababaan ang presyo ng mga laptop dahil may mga Dual Core laptops na magsisilabasan.

Bili ka ng Pentium M, Pentium 4 or AMD Turion 64 na may Ati or Nvidia graphics para sulit.

Napakalaki ng pagkakaiba ng Ati or Nvidia graphics sa Intel Graphics. Wag ka bibili ng laptop na may SIS graphics card dahil madali itong uminit.

[Hakaider]

Pentium 4 processors aren't specifically designed for laptops. They generate too much heat and consume too much power. Either Intel Pentium M (Centrino) or Turion 64 (MT series) is a better choice. Those two processors will give you better battery life.

[babygurl_archer]

is sony a good brand? la lang. kasi ngayon sila lang ang may pinaka magaang na laptop eh. 2.70lbs lang.

[smilewarrior]

Sony vaoi's are good but they tend to be more expensive than other laptop brands (though the Lenovo thinkpads and Alienware are also expensive).

Before buying a vaio, you might want to read laptop reviews first at CNET.com and laptopmagazine.com or other sites so that you'll know exactly what you're buying.

Different laptops have different issues/problems associated with them.

What actually bothers me is the growing trend of incorporating Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 graphics chip in laptops, including sony.

Gagastos ka na nga ng malaki para makabili ng laptop tapos di pa maganda ang graphics. Stick to laptops with Ati or Nvidia graphics. The additional price is worth it.

[paparagon]

trivia lang: alam nyo pa *** pentium M architecture based sa pentium III. astig no?!?

kung bibili ka ng pc kunin mo *** dual core pentium M- c'mon two cores sa isang die. brutal to sa bilis lalo na pag-multitasker ka!

at kung gusto nyo ng mura- dell ang kunin nyo. napakamura lalon pag-ginagamit nyo *** mga online coupons! may isa nga na -$1000 sa laptop purchase mo pag over 2k sya. astig.

[ay.ako.ba]

question..

i plan to buy an ACER TRAVELMATE notebook [since its the cheapest branded notebook i can find in the market].. kaya lang LINUX OS nya.. pano palitan yon?!!? basta mag insert lang ako ng Windows XP na OS installer, okay na ba?!

thanks!

[jopol_7]

dell mas mura nga... on linux os, not sure pero mukhang mag-mumultiboot ka na, di ko alam uninstall linux e. pwede rin kasi na linux na from live cd (nde nakinstall sa HD).

next on dell, ok sa kin ang acer, then compaq.

[khayec11]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/keichang/dell.gif

ok ba sya?

pentium M 740 (2MB L2 1.73GHz 533MHz FSB)
1GB(1GBx1)DDR2-SDRAM
100GB IDE HDD
40gb Hard disk partition (ano to?)
LAN Pentium PRO/Wireless 2200BG
DVD +/-RW DVD +R 2 ( do i have to purchase a dvd burner?)
6 cell battery

dito ko binili sa japan ito.buti na lang may customer choice kung japanese keyboard or english keyboard ang gusto mo. kase ayoko ng japanese keyboard iba ang function keys.

ang problema na lang e Japanese OS WNDOWS XP sya. pero may cd installer ako ng english version. Pwede bang ilagay ko lang sya sa cd player at i-clean install?

[seifadiaz]

pwedeng clean install, as long as you have the drivers.

[CoolTOYZph]

i plan to buy an ACER TRAVELMATE notebook [since its the cheapest branded notebook i can find in the market].. kaya lang LINUX OS nya.. pano palitan yon?!!? basta mag insert lang ako ng Windows XP na OS installer, okay na ba?! - Yes! Just make sure you have the Driver CDs on hand as not all the devices are supported by Windows.

[CoolTOYZph]

What actually bothers me is the growing trend of incorporating Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 graphics chip in laptops, including sony.

Gagastos ka na nga ng malaki para makabili ng laptop tapos di pa maganda ang graphics. Stick to laptops with Ati or Nvidia graphics. The additional price is worth it.
90% of laptop users use it for business and seldom for gaming.
(1)The primary purpose of dedicated video cards is for gaming and has no real world purpose for Microsoft Office Applications.
(2)Dedicated video Card consume a lot of power which shorten the battery life.
(3)The trend towards integrated Intel GMA is to maximize battery life critical for mobile users...

Noteworthy is that dedicated video cards increase laptop prices by at leasy 10,000.00 over Intel GMA powered models... in the age where price dictates that purchase, manufacturers are following the market demands...

[Ronnel_SBC]

ano po ba pwede pang linis ng lcd screen?

[smilewarrior]

** I removed my original post since as I read it again I realized it was a flamebait, sorry***

to CooltoyzPH, you claim to be a computer enthusiast right? Please prove it. Your customers have the right to know exactly what they're buying.

This is the last you'll hear from me, I'll never try to start an argument with you again as I know it's pointless (you never listen). For the sake of your potential customers here at Pex, please present both sides of the story.

You need to be more transparent. People will begin to trust you more if you do that.

[Hakaider]

ok ba sya?

pentium M 740 (2MB L2 1.73GHz 533MHz FSB)
1GB(1GBx1)DDR2-SDRAM
100GB IDE HDD
40gb Hard disk partition (ano to?)
LAN Pentium PRO/Wireless 2200BG
DVD +/-RW DVD +R 2 ( do i have to purchase a dvd burner?)
6 cell battery

That's a decent laptop. Good thing you opted for the 1GB of RAM. The Pentium M processor should give you decent battery time even though you only have a 6 cell battery. Your DVD drive looks like it's a DVD burner as well.



dito ko binili sa japan ito.buti na lang may customer choice kung japanese keyboard or english keyboard ang gusto mo. kase ayoko ng japanese keyboard iba ang function keys.

ang problema na lang e Japanese OS WNDOWS XP sya. pero may cd installer ako ng english version. Pwede bang ilagay ko lang sya sa cd player at i-clean install?

You may have to reformat the drive and do a clean install. It's usually not a good idea to install an OS directly over another one.

[topnotch97]

is sony a good brand? la lang. kasi ngayon sila lang ang may pinaka magaang na laptop eh. 2.70lbs lang.

might as well go with Dell. they've got 700m, which is small, light, and very portable. i heard that they offer it less than $1000

or you can try the iBook 14"

[babygurl_archer]

^ sige tignan ko ulit yun laters.. :)

[RLboy]

Dunno, if this soounds stupid or.. Anyhow, I would just like to ask since I need a computer at home, is it really advisable to get a desktop PC than a notebook (aka laptop, right?)?

What're their differences?

Am a graphic artist and design softwares such as Adobe and Macromedia + some other are used. Basic office tasks, internet surfing, download - play DVD/VCD/MP3. Games? Not sure but I can get hooked on some if I get bored. Would like to get myself a notebook and which of them do you suggest? Was eyeing on the Asus W5A (mainly because of it's white color, it's the only one available now besides Apple laptops, right?).

Hope you guys can enlighten me with this. Thank you.

[jopol_7]

well, sa yo na galing, it's for home use, mas maganada ng desktop ang bilin mo, mas madaling mag-upgrade, mas mataas ang specs, mas mura.

[Hakaider]

Dunno, if this soounds stupid or.. Anyhow, I would just like to ask since I need a computer at home, is it really advisable to get a desktop PC than a notebook (aka laptop, right?)?

What're their differences?

Am a graphic artist and design softwares such as Adobe and Macromedia + some other are used. Basic office tasks, internet surfing, download - play DVD/VCD/MP3. Games? Not sure but I can get hooked on some if I get bored. Would like to get myself a notebook and which of them do you suggest? Was eyeing on the Asus W5A (mainly because of it's white color, it's the only one available now besides Apple laptops, right?).

Hope you guys can enlighten me with this. Thank you.

Is portability/mobility important to you, or do you need more processing power and upgradeablity?

[GOwin]

well, sa yo na galing, it's for home use, mas maganada ng desktop ang bilin mo, mas madaling mag-upgrade, mas mataas ang specs, mas mura.

Maarin ngang mura ang acquisition cost pero mahal naman ang operating cost. Ever since I started using a laptop instead of a desktop, my electric bill dropped significantly.

This is especially noticeable for users who spend more than 4 hours a day on their computers.

@RLboy
For graphic artists, you may want to still use CRT monitors (the largest power consuming part of a pc setup). Why? Because most LCDs are notorious for rendering a shallower range of colors - something very important for graphic artists.

[coffeejelly101]

Hi, I'm interested in buying a laptop (this would be the first for me). What brand/model would u guys suggest? :)

I have a tight budget (30-50K), just the basics, no need for any fancy stuff, lightweight if there's such a thing in my budget range and of course durable.

I won't be using games. Just the basic stuff ( school work, presentations, email, etc.)

It would also be a huge plus if it lasts long without having to recharge hehe :lol:

Thanks! :D

[RLboy]

I've actually read about CRT's advantagees over LCD. Portability I believe is also important for me and I've also read that laptop manufacturers are making these gadgets upgrade-easy nowadays.

For graphic artist out there, do you really prefer CRT PC's over LCD Notebooks?

[RLboy]

I've actually read about CRT's advantages over LCD. Portability I believe is also important for me and I've also read that laptop manufacturers are making these gadgets upgrade-easy nowadays.

For graphic artist out there, do you really prefer CRT PC's over LCD Notebooks?

[Hakaider]

Hi, I'm interested in buying a laptop (this would be the first for me). What brand/model would u guys suggest? :)

I have a tight budget (30-50K), just the basics, no need for any fancy stuff, lightweight if there's such a thing in my budget range and of course durable.

I won't be using games. Just the basic stuff ( school work, presentations, email, etc.)

It would also be a huge plus if it lasts long without having to recharge hehe :lol:

Thanks! :D

Something with a smaller screen 12-14" and a Pentium M Centrino processor would be perfect for you.

[RLboy]

Guys, if I may ask, what's the ideal specs for a desktop publisher's notebook with a possiblity of editing video's in the future?

Which of the following brand do you prefer and why: Dell | Compaq Presario | Asus | Fujitsu | Sony | IBM?

[curaor]

Toshiba Satellite A75-S2292 Wireless PC!
Loaded 3.2GHz HT Widescreen Speedster!
Simply Intel's Centrino has no match to this powerfull work horse of 3.2 GHZ P4-M Hyper Threading Technology
An absolute steal! Lowest-ever price on this magnificent Satellite A75-S2292 from Toshiba. Loaded with the Mobile Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz processor and a half-GIG of memory, this high-flying Satellite notebook is more powerful than most desktop PCs. Massive 15.4-inch LCD display in the widescreen format, ideal for watching DVD movies---or working on two documents at once! Built-in 802.11g wireless and DVD±RW drive round out the list of features. In the Toshiba tradition, the A75-S2292 is brilliantly designed and masterfully built. A value-packed deal on an award-winning notebook...but there's more. Under the hood, the Toshiba Satellite A75-S2292 features ATI Mobility RADEON 9000 video and Hyper-Threading Technology that kicks this machine into overdrive. Ideal desktop replacement, perfect for home office, small office and students.

Hyper-Threading Technology enables multi-threaded software applications to execute threads in parallel. This level of threading technology has never been seen before in a general-purpose microprocessor. Internet, e-Business, and enterprise software applications continue to put higher demands on processors. To improve performance in the past, threading was enabled in the software by splitting instructions into multiple streams so that multiple processors could act upon them. Today with Hyper-Threading Technology, processor-level threading can be utilized which offers more efficient use of processor resources for greater parallelism and improved performance on today's multi-threaded software.
Hyper-Threading Technology provides thread-level-parallelism (TLP) on each processor resulting in increased utilization of processor execution resources. As a result, resource utilization yields higher processing throughput. Hyper-Threading Technology is a form of simultaneous multi-threading technology (SMT) where multiple threads of software applications can be run simultaneously on one processor. This is achieved by duplicating the architectural state on each processor, while sharing one set of processor execution resources. Hyper-Threading Technology also delivers faster response times for multi-tasking workload environments. By allowing the processor to use on-die resources that would otherwise have been idle, Hyper-Threading Technology provides a performance boost on multi-threading and multi-tasking operations for the Intel NetBurst® microarchitecture.


Cheers,

Omar Derick Cura
GlaxoSmithKline Philippines
IT Department
Mobile: (0917) 7370218
Email: omar.r.cura@gsk.com, curaor@yahoo.com

[curaor]

Toshiba Satellite A75-S2292 Wireless PC!
Loaded 3.2GHz HT Widescreen Speedster!
Simply Intel's Centrino has no match to this powerfull work horse of 3.2 GHZ P4-M Hyper Threading Technology
An absolute steal! Lowest-ever price on this magnificent Satellite A75-S2292 from Toshiba. Loaded with the Mobile Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz processor and a half-GIG of memory, this high-flying Satellite notebook is more powerful than most desktop PCs. Massive 15.4-inch LCD display in the widescreen format, ideal for watching DVD movies---or working on two documents at once! Built-in 802.11g wireless and DVD±RW drive round out the list of features. In the Toshiba tradition, the A75-S2292 is brilliantly designed and masterfully built. A value-packed deal on an award-winning notebook...but there's more. Under the hood, the Toshiba Satellite A75-S2292 features ATI Mobility RADEON 9000 video and Hyper-Threading Technology that kicks this machine into overdrive. Ideal desktop replacement, perfect for home office, small office and students.

Hyper-Threading Technology enables multi-threaded software applications to execute threads in parallel. This level of threading technology has never been seen before in a general-purpose microprocessor. Internet, e-Business, and enterprise software applications continue to put higher demands on processors. To improve performance in the past, threading was enabled in the software by splitting instructions into multiple streams so that multiple processors could act upon them. Today with Hyper-Threading Technology, processor-level threading can be utilized which offers more efficient use of processor resources for greater parallelism and improved performance on today's multi-threaded software.
Hyper-Threading Technology provides thread-level-parallelism (TLP) on each processor resulting in increased utilization of processor execution resources. As a result, resource utilization yields higher processing throughput. Hyper-Threading Technology is a form of simultaneous multi-threading technology (SMT) where multiple threads of software applications can be run simultaneously on one processor. This is achieved by duplicating the architectural state on each processor, while sharing one set of processor execution resources. Hyper-Threading Technology also delivers faster response times for multi-tasking workload environments. By allowing the processor to use on-die resources that would otherwise have been idle, Hyper-Threading Technology provides a performance boost on multi-threading and multi-tasking operations for the Intel NetBurst® microarchitecture.


Cheers,

Omar Derick Cura
GlaxoSmithKline Philippines
IT Department
Mobile: (0917) 7370218
Email: omar.r.cura@gsk.com, curaor@yahoo.com

[curaor]

Toshiba Satellite A75-S2292 Wireless PC!
Loaded 3.2GHz HT Widescreen Speedster!
Simply Intel's Centrino has no match to this powerfull work horse of 3.2 GHZ P4-M Hyper Threading Technology
An absolute steal! Lowest-ever price on this magnificent Satellite A75-S2292 from Toshiba. Loaded with the Mobile Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz processor and a half-GIG of memory, this high-flying Satellite notebook is more powerful than most desktop PCs. Massive 15.4-inch LCD display in the widescreen format, ideal for watching DVD movies---or working on two documents at once! Built-in 802.11g wireless and DVD±RW drive round out the list of features. In the Toshiba tradition, the A75-S2292 is brilliantly designed and masterfully built. A value-packed deal on an award-winning notebook...but there's more. Under the hood, the Toshiba Satellite A75-S2292 features ATI Mobility RADEON 9000 video and Hyper-Threading Technology that kicks this machine into overdrive. Ideal desktop replacement, perfect for home office, small office and students.

Hyper-Threading Technology enables multi-threaded software applications to execute threads in parallel. This level of threading technology has never been seen before in a general-purpose microprocessor. Internet, e-Business, and enterprise software applications continue to put higher demands on processors. To improve performance in the past, threading was enabled in the software by splitting instructions into multiple streams so that multiple processors could act upon them. Today with Hyper-Threading Technology, processor-level threading can be utilized which offers more efficient use of processor resources for greater parallelism and improved performance on today's multi-threaded software.
Hyper-Threading Technology provides thread-level-parallelism (TLP) on each processor resulting in increased utilization of processor execution resources. As a result, resource utilization yields higher processing throughput. Hyper-Threading Technology is a form of simultaneous multi-threading technology (SMT) where multiple threads of software applications can be run simultaneously on one processor. This is achieved by duplicating the architectural state on each processor, while sharing one set of processor execution resources. Hyper-Threading Technology also delivers faster response times for multi-tasking workload environments. By allowing the processor to use on-die resources that would otherwise have been idle, Hyper-Threading Technology provides a performance boost on multi-threading and multi-tasking operations for the Intel NetBurst® microarchitecture.


Cheers,

Omar Derick Cura
GlaxoSmithKline Philippines
IT Department
Mobile: (0917) 7370218
Email: omar.r.cura@gsk.com, curaor@yahoo.com

[Hakaider]

Toshiba Satellite A75-S2292 Wireless PC!
Loaded 3.2GHz HT Widescreen Speedster!
Simply Intel's Centrino has no match to this powerfull work horse of 3.2 GHZ P4-M Hyper Threading Technology


That machine overheats constantly from almost every user review I've seen. Even users who rated this system good comments that it runs way too hot. Pentium 4's simply do not belong in notebooks period. And this is a heavy machine at 8 lbs. There seems to be a lot of problems with the motherboards on this model.

http://www.notebookreview.com/price/default.asp?productID=10252&display=opinionDetail

[CoolTOYZph]

@Smilewarrior
** I removed my original post since as I read it again I realized it was a flamebait, sorry***

to CooltoyzPH, you claim to be a computer enthusiast right? Please prove it. Your customers have the right to know exactly what they're buying.

This is the last you'll hear from me, I'll never try to start an argument with you again as I know it's pointless (you never listen). For the sake of your potential customers here at Pex, please present both sides of the story.

You need to be more transparent. People will begin to trust you more if you do that.

Sorry I just logged on now.
What do I need to clarify?

[beauxbatons]

hi laptop enthusiasts. someone's selling me his pre-owned tangerine ibook clamshell for just 16,000. the one elle woods uses in the movie legally blonde. :)

i have no idea if the price is decent for that 'porma' laptop.

the specs:

# Unique orange color and running on Apple PowerPC G3 processor 300 MHZ
# 128 MB memory (UPGRADEABLE, CAN STILL TAKE UP 512 PC100/133 144 PIN SDRAM)
# 3.2 hard drive (UPGRADEABLE TO 40 GIG AND YOU CAN INSTALL MAC OS TIGER X)
# 512 memory cache for fast handling of Web pages
# Mac OS Jaguar with 10.2.6 update installed
# iTunes, iphoto, iMovie, iChat, Sherlock, Quicktime
# 12.1 bright inch screen (no dead pixels)
# 56k built-in modem
# Ethernet built in (for high speed Internet, DSL)
# 24x cd-rom
# Airport-ready, needs Airport card for wifi connectivity
# ATI RAGE graphics card, 4 MB
# battery that still lasts for 2 hours
# unique yoyo adapter
# headphone jack
# cool handle and very durable design
# USB port

the features are just for typing or listening to music i guess. but hey, pangporma ko lang naman di ba. haha.

is 16,000 ok for that?

[PhotoJoe]

^^^

that computer has got to be at least 5-6 or even 7 years old already and is pretty much a dinosaur by any standards. i don't think that is worth the purchase, even if just for show.

[CoolTOYZph]

** I removed my original post since as I read it again I realized it was a flamebait, sorry***

to CooltoyzPH, you claim to be a computer enthusiast right? Please prove it. Your customers have the right to know exactly what they're buying.

This is the last you'll hear from me, I'll never try to start an argument with you again as I know it's pointless (you never listen). For the sake of your potential customers here at Pex, please present both sides of the story.

You need to be more transparent. People will begin to trust you more if you do that.

@smilewarrior, we are awaiting your rejoiner on what needs clarification unless you have found your initial statement not factual and decided to delete it.
Reading back at the threads we did not find any post directed at you.
Majority of your views as laptop users are posted at our website www.cooltoyzph.com and would like to reply to your post if you can point out what you need to know.

note: As clarification we do not see this forum as an avenue to SELL but an avenue to share ideas.

[beauxbatons]

^^^

that computer has got to be at least 5-6 or even 7 years old already and is pretty much a dinosaur by any standards. i don't think that is worth the purchase, even if just for show.

oh ok. around how much will be a fair price for this? maybe i can negotiate. :D

[curaor]

Do you think ADM64 is far better than intel based laptops?
I returned Toshiba Satellite A75-S2292 which is using intel P4 3.2 GHZ with Hyper-Threading Technology.... because of overheating issues... and bad reviews on TOSHIBA BASED LAPTOPS....
Gateway 7510GX

Operating Systems Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
Platform Learn More Notebook PC
Expansion Ports 1 - Type II PC Card Slot
Parallel Ports Learn More 1
USB Ports 4
FireWire Ports 1
Fast Infrared Ports (FIR) na
LAN Ports 1
Modem Ports 1
Audio Out Jacks 1
Line In Jacks 1
Microphone Jacks 1
VGA Ports 1
S-Video Connectors 1
Processor Brand AMD
Processor Class Athlon™ 64-Bit Processor
Processor Number
Processor Speed 3700+
Processor FSB 1600MHz
Processor Cache 1Mb
Additional Technologies HyperTransport™ Technology/AMD PowerNow!™ Technology

Memory Type DDR
Memory Size 1GB (512MB x 2)
Memory Speed DDR333 (PC2700)
Memory Slots (Total) 2 - 1 slot not user-accessible
Memory Slots (Available) 0
Maximum Memory Supported 1GB
Capacity 100GB
Optical Drive Type DVD±RW
Media Types MicroDrive, Memory Stick, CompactFlash, Memory Stick PRO, Multi Media Card, Secure Digital card
Audio Description Integrated Audio
Audio Chipset
Graphics Description Integrated Graphics
GPU/VPU ATI Mobility Radeon X600 (PCI Express)
Video Memory 256MB
Video Interface XGA
Maximum Resolution 2048 x 1538, 1024 x 768
Communications Description Integrated LAN, Integrated Modem, Integrated Wireless LAN
Interface Type RJ-11 Phone Connector, RJ-45 Ethernet Connector, 802.11g Wireless Networking
Data Transfer Rate
Protocols V.92, 802.11g
Width 14.0"
Height 1.6"
Depth 10.4"
Weight 7.5 lbs
Mouse Type Touch Pad
Keyboard Type Fullsize
Display Type TFT active-matrix LCD display
Viewable Screen Size 15"

[RLboy]

Can anyone here give the most basic specs of a notebook that a graphic designer/desktop publisher/web designer/video editor can use?
Like which kind of processor (64 bit or dual core)? Graphic card (Nvidia or Ati)? Screen size (14 or 15.4 and above)? And so on.. :hmm:

[topnotch97]

for a hardcore graphic designer? hmmm... i say a mac system. i bet that some notebooks would be average. i find it more stable on a mac system. well that's my assessment, others can give a better assessment.

[GOwin]

Someone asked that same question on another thred in this forum a few months back. Try searching it.

64-bit proc is only maximixed if you have a 64-bit operating system and the applications to go with it. But 64-bit gives your laptop a longer lease of life because 64-bit is the way to go for all processors, dual cores included.

Reviews of recent dual-core laptops shows bad battery life. Maybe this would improve in the future when they finally managed to tweak out the systems.

Screen size? Get them as big as you can. Working on details on less than 15 inch on screen space is bad for your eyes. And you should get a CRT (and that's why you shouldn't really go for a laptop). The details and colors you get from LCD screens are still inferior to CRT. This is important for graphic artists.

[radianLB]

may alam ba kayong tindahan dito sa maynila na nagtitinda ng "battery/battery pack" para sa acer travelmate 2310/2312wlci? wala kasi dun sa pinagbilhan namin ng laptop eh, at mahigit-kumulang isang oras lang yung buhay ng "battery" ko. TIA

[RLboy]

topnotch97: I was actually eyeing on the MacBook Pro for it's Intel Core Duo processor, but it's expensive.

GOwin: What types of applications run 64-bit? Suppose it's better that I wait 'til a 64-bit dual core notebook comes out? As for the screen size, there are only 2 options I can choose from, right? Either I go for 15.4" or 17" screens? or are there any size? How about these WXGA thing? Do they matter with graphic or web designing or it just simply has to do with DVD playback?

[TheBedan]

Battery repacking? Try these :
http://www.tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=432443
http://www.tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=430709

[jimboy]

mga pips, i would like your input kung ano ba ang bibilhin ko. it is confirmed hp na. pero na sure kung yung kukunin ko eh yung 2.xGhz model or yung centrino duo.

i am planning to do photo and video editing. the system has a dvd writer na so i am just considering kung ano yung mas malakas na cpu.

[bludwid]

anakng...

nag-graduate na ata yung threadstarter buhay pa rin ito...

[RYJENLEE]

My Friend Is Selling His Laptop For 38k Eto *** Specs

Compaq Presario 2200 Centrino
Pentium M 1.5
40 Gig
512 Mem
Wifi
Windows Xp w/ service pack 2
64 mb shared video
cd-rw/dvd combo
2 usb

dba sayang *** money ko **?

[topnotch97]

topnotch97: I was actually eyeing on the MacBook Pro for it's Intel Core Duo processor, but it's expensive.


well that is true. either powerbook or macbook are expensive enough.

as for macbook, since it just came out, wait for rev B. expect the current as a "beta" product as people get to feel the difference. i don't want to be a lab rat and experience the macbook yet.
but for me powerbook still works like a charm. rushing to a macbook might not be a good idea for now. and it just came out like almost a month? and we might expect another upgrade soon, as Apple decides to go from the dual processor to a better one.
it's like waiting for a G5 powerbook back in the days. :lol:

[topnotch97]

anakng...

nag-graduate na ata yung threadstarter buhay pa rin ito...

:lol: well madaming freshmen sa susunod na school year. so kailangan supportahan.

[topnotch97]

mga pips, i would like your input kung ano ba ang bibilhin ko. it is confirmed hp na. pero na sure kung yung kukunin ko eh yung 2.xGhz model or yung centrino duo.

i am planning to do photo and video editing. the system has a dvd writer na so i am just considering kung ano yung mas malakas na cpu.

mukhang pareho kayo ni RLboy ng situation. refer to the previous post.*okay*

[jisc]

guys, i'm buying laptop next month, at baka this maybe the first and last time i'll buy a laptop, so i'm only considering the brands that have a good build quality namely IBM and Toshiba (based on reviews). I heard fujitsu will run forever, but that brand is too expensive. so based on this requirements, a i narrowed down my search to:

1. IBM Thinkpad R52 - R52 P(M) 1.73 @ 533 256/2048DDR 60 GB DVD + CDRW 14" INTEL 64 / 128 IR+BT XP HOME 80211.G / B 2.7 KG 1-YEAR price-RM3988=P55.8k

2. Toshiba L20-P430 - P(M) 1.73 @ 533 256/2048 DDR2 80 GB DUAL DVDRW 15" CSV RADEON 128 MB NIL XP HOME 80211.G / B 2.6 KG 1-YEAR F.O.C MNICROSOFT ONENOTE 2003
price-RM 3999=P55.9k

3. Toshiba Satellite A80-P431 - P(M) 1.6 @ 533 256/2048 DDR 60 GB DVD + CDRW 15" CSV INTEL 64 / 128 MB XP HOME 80211.G / B 2.6 KG 1-YEAR F.O.C UPGRADE TO 512MB DDR
price-RM3699=P51.7k

and i'm still contemplating and trying to consider this
4. acer 5542NWXMi its a core duo, 512MB DDR2 but the brand is acer, and acer is kinda known for cheap materials.
price-RM3988=P55.8k

so can you guys help me? and is it better to look for laptop with DDR2 rather than DDR?

[topnotch97]

^^ sa IBM na... pero thinking that this is a Lenovo.... still scratching my head.

saan mo ba ito bibilhin?

[jisc]

i'm buying it here at malaysia, whats wrong with lenovo? as i know lenove were manufaturer of high end laptops much like alienware (which we will be bought by dell)

anyway, thanks for the suggestion, i'm taking IBM, but another choice has come up:
1. IBM Thinkpad R52 - P(M) 1.73 @ 533 256/2048DDR 60 GB DVD + CDRW 14" INTEL 64 / 128 IR+BT XP HOME 80211.G / B 2.7 KG 1-YEAR price-RM3988=P55.8k

2. IBM ThinkPad R51 #1843CA1 Centrino Pentuim M740 1.73Ghz, 2Mb cache, 533Mhz, 256Mb DDR2-RAM, ATI Radeon Xpress 200M, DVD-RW - Multi Burner Drive, 1xPC Card, free upgrade to 512mb memory
priceRM 3,998.00=P55.8k

basically R52 has IR and BT but only 256MB memory which is DDR only, DVD+CDRW only

while R51 has free memory upgrade and the memory is DDR2, and DVD-RW, but no IR and BT

from these choices, i think i'll choose R51 and i'll just buy a dangling BT, and a free memory upgrade a a dvd burner isnt bad either. but i dont know what impact will DRR2 will have over DDR1?

and another question is in the shop, this thinkpad is tagged as "centrino" but the toshiba Toshiba L20s are tagged as "sonoma" but as i understand sonoma is 533FSB and DDR2, so why is that IBM 533FSB and DD3 not tagged as "sonoma"? is it just a typo error?

[topnotch97]

centrino was designed for portables, ie laptops. the objective was reduce power consumption and heat generation, unlike the previous chips.

so i guess, you can either pick ibm models.

any chance of going to singapore? who knows that there are more good stuff over there.

[jisc]

topnotch97, you didnt get me, i'd like to know if its sonoma so i can say "pare sonoma yan! yung iyo centrino lang eh" BWAHAHAHA :rotflmao:

i've thought of the core duo of acer that fits my budget so i can say "core duo to pre, sa yo centrino lang!" but then again he could get back to "eh acer lang naman yang brand eh, tsipipay lang, hahaha" :rotflmao:

my friend bought a R50 from singapore, as i compute it, its almost same price here in malaysia, the price diff. is almost the cost of the fare. and i'd hate going back to singapore for warranty claims.

[jopol_7]

guys i am selling various laptops, please take a look,

http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251098

thanks!!

[CoolTOYZph]

from these choices, i think i'll choose R51 and i'll just buy a dangling BT, and a free memory upgrade a a dvd burner isnt bad either. but i dont know what impact will DRR2 will have over DDR1?
- DDR2 running at 533Mhz "theoritically" is 10% faster than DDR333.
- DDR2 will allow you to maximize to 3Gb RAM. DDr1 has stopped at 1Gb per stick whereas they already introduced 1.5Gb-Stick DDR2 memory for laptops

and another question is in the shop, this thinkpad is tagged as "centrino" but the toshiba Toshiba L20s are tagged as "sonoma" but as i understand sonoma is 533FSB and DDR2, so why is that IBM 533FSB and DD3 not tagged as "sonoma"? is it just a typo error?
- "Sonoma" is the third generation Centrino Platform.
- So far we have not seen any laptop with the Sonoma Sticker all the Sonoma Platform laptops we have seen still have the Centrino Sticker.

thinking of Dual Core? ...I would wait until the updated Bios is released.
http://www.tgdaily.com/2006/02/14/microsoft_to_release_patch_for_power_drain_bug/
So far still no word on when the bug will be fixed as the Updated Bios has not yet been released.

Between IBM and Toshiba.
IBM as better support, Toshiba has better features(Excellent display).
If you like using your laptop for Multi-media like watching movies then Toshiba would be the clear choice.
If you want a rugged laptop then IBM would be the choice.
note: Even if you buy your IBM at Singapore the warranty is international so you would not need to go back to Malaysia for Warranty.

Hope this helps

[jisc]

- DDR2 running at 533Mhz "theoritically" is 10% faster than DDR333.
- DDR2 will allow you to maximize to 3Gb RAM. DDr1 has stopped at 1Gb per stick whereas they already introduced 1.5Gb-Stick DDR2 memory for laptops


- "Sonoma" is the third generation Centrino Platform.
- So far we have not seen any laptop with the Sonoma Sticker all the Sonoma Platform laptops we have seen still have the Centrino Sticker.

thinking of Dual Core? ...I would wait until the updated Bios is released.
http://www.tgdaily.com/2006/02/14/microsoft_to_release_patch_for_power_drain_bug/
So far still no word on when the bug will be fixed as the Updated Bios has not yet been released.

Between IBM and Toshiba.
IBM as better support, Toshiba has better features(Excellent display).
If you like using your laptop for Multi-media like watching movies then Toshiba would be the clear choice.
If you want a rugged laptop then IBM would be the choice.
note: Even if you buy your IBM at Singapore the warranty is international so you would not need to go back to Malaysia for Warranty.

Hope this helps

thanks for the info. but i've decided to buy a buget laptop, save my money and just wait for the coming release of windows vista, which im sure will spur more faster notebook (an core-duo 64 maybe? :D ) , im afraid a P100,000 notebook today may not be enough to run vista.

for now, i ordered this?

Brand New
Acer Aspire 5502ZWXCi

Product Description
Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Intel Centrino Mobile Techonologies
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740 (1.73GHz, 2MB Cache, 533MHz FSB)
Intel 915GM Chipset with Integrated 3D Graphics featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900
and up to 128MB RAM of video memory
14.1" Wide XGA Acer CrystalBrite Color LCD supports 1280 x 800 pixel resolution
and dual display via Acer GridVista
60GB HDD
256MB DDR2 RAM (upgradeable to 2GB)
Integrated 56Kbps modem & 10/100 Mbps LAN
Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG 802.11b/g Wireless LAN
Integrated DVD/CDRW Combo Drive
6-cell Li-Ion Battery Pack (3.5 hours battery life)
(Actual battery life may vary, depending on usage and configuration).
3xUSB, PC Card Slot, 1xVGA port, 1xEthernet port, 1xModem port, Headphone/speaker/line-out port
335 (W) × 240 (D) × 31.9/34.1 (H) mm
Weight 2.38kg (5.25 lbs.)
1-Year International Traveller Warranty
Free:- Acer Designed Carrying Bag
RETAIL PRICE RM 3499........NOW SELLING AT RM 2799

to peso thats around P40k. good buy isnt it?

[topnotch97]

i don't think you need a system capable of running Win Vista.
for now Win XP, even XP SP2, is just fine. who knows if vista will have bugs, you know.
considering that new release for next year will be appropriate, win xp will run most apps.

[CoolTOYZph]

@jisc, good buy indeed on a price to feature ratio!
Just upgrade the ram to alteast 512mb since the Intel 910 graphic will take up around 64mb of the 256mb RAM(128mb at 512mb RAM). At 256mb DDR2 Windows will run sluggish.

Nice Buy!

note: rumor has it Duo Core 64-bit will be launched in June in time for Windows Vista official release...

[GOwin]

Hmm ... didn't MS just announced that Vista is postponed for January 2007?

AMD 64-bit dual-core is supposed to be slated for release by Q2/Q3 of 2006.

[topnotch97]

whoa a 64-bit dual core. nice!

[babygurl_archer]

^^ OT: pards, baka gusto mo mag delete ng mga PM mo hehe. :bungi:

[topnotch97]

^^ o ayan na! delete na!
puro PM ni twishy!
jusme!

[babygurl_archer]

^^ anong puro pm ko?! :bop:

[curaor]

What do you think of this Gateway Model 8510GZ notebook I just bought this cost me 75k (this included a samsonite executive backpack, taxes, and shipping cost).

Im not sure if I will use it or sell it what do you think of the specs.


Gateway Model 8510GZ
Specifications



Operating Systems Microsoft® Windows® XP Home


Platform Learn More Notebook PC


Expansion Ports 1 - Type I/II PC Card Slot
CardBus Support


Processor Brand Intel


Processor Class Pentium® M Processor


Processor Speed 1.73GHz


Additional Technologies Intel Centrino Mobile Technology


Memory Type DDR2


Memory Size 512MB


Memory Speed DDR2 533


Memory Slots (Total) 2


Capacity 100GB


Optical Drive Type DVD±RW


Graphics Description Integrated Graphics


GPU/VPU ATI Radeon Mobility X700


Video Memory 64MB


Communications Description Integrated Modem
Integrated LAN
Integrated Wireless LAN


Interface Type Integrated Intel PRO / Wireless IEEE 802.11g
RJ-11 Phone Connector
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector


Width 16.06"


Height 1.4"


Depth 10.8"


Weight 7.86 lbs


Display Type Widescreen Ultrabright TFT WXGA


Viewable Screen Size 17"

[topnotch97]

^^ so what's stopping you from using it? planning to get a new one?

just use it.

[jisc]

@jisc, good buy indeed on a price to feature ratio!
Just upgrade the ram to alteast 512mb since the Intel 910 graphic will take up around 64mb of the 256mb RAM(128mb at 512mb RAM). At 256mb DDR2 Windows will run sluggish.

Nice Buy!

note: rumor has it Duo Core 64-bit will be launched in June in time for Windows Vista official release...

that reminds me of one of my question, i plan on slapping a 1gb ddr2 ram on my own, but some said that would void the warranty, is that true? i mean are there any warranty seal that will be ripped when i open the memory module?

they said i have to bring the laptop to acer and buy 1gb from them and let them slap it in, but as i saw on their site, their memory cost 30% to 50% more than the one bought outside. not to mention that i'll have a hard time getting to their service center cause im not used to travel around KL.

my other option is let the laptop run for a week, then if theres no problem, heck with the one year warranty, i'll just slap my own memory myself.


and one more question, i saw on one site selling "built-in" card reader, so something tells me that i can buy those "built-in" things i dont have like card reader, BT, IR. and put it inside the laptop, am i right? are laptops just like desktop that have holes for other devices?

[curaor]

^^ so what's stopping you from using it? planning to get a new one?

just use it.

Parang gusto ko ibenta to buy a new one... kainis *** tax nyan 11k kaya umabot ng 75k

[topnotch97]

that reminds me of one of my question, i plan on slapping a 1gb ddr2 ram on my own, but some said that would void the warranty, is that true? i mean are there any warranty seal that will be ripped when i open the memory module?


as far as i know, nope.
i mean you're upgrading it.
unless laws and policies are diff. there in malaysia.

[jisc]

the acer laptop specs said "256MB DDR2 RAM (upgradeable to 2GB)" if i want to upgarde that, what kind of memory should i be looking for? whats SODIMM? do i just look for DDR2 533? whats 533? and what KVR and KVC or KVT?

[topnotch97]

^^ langhiya. dumadami tanong. :lol:

but anyway, here's a good suggestion.

when you purchase your laptop, bilhin mo na rin yun RAM. tapos sila na store ang mag-lagay ng RAM sa laptop. para kung may ma void mang warranty, hindi ikaw ang may gawa kundi sila. or whatever yung policy nila.

or if you purchase a RAM elsewhere, dalhin mo yung laptop mo, tapos sila na ang mag install sa laptop.

so yon, para hindi ka magkamali kung may void sa warranty and para hindi ka rin magkamali kung yung RAM ay di pareho sa specs.

solve? :D

[babygurl_archer]

^^ OT: pards, ang sipag mo naman sumagot sa mga tanong tanong :lol:

[topnotch97]

^^ sanayan lang i guess. kasi naman pati mga girls dati, sabi sa akin: "ang labo mo!" o ngayon malinaw na ba? ine-explain ko na ha! :lol:

[babygurl_archer]

:glee: :rotflmao:

[jisc]

sorry for to many questions, apparently all those were answered na sa notebookreviews.com. i just have to search, hehehe

[maxsimo]

AMD vs INTEL read about the battle of the CPUs at http://tindahan101.blogspot.com

[topnotch97]

anyone bought a tablet pc yet?

[CoolTOYZph]

Apple Computer's surprise software release allowing the company's newest Intel-based Macs to run Windows has put "virtualization" -- an alternative, and arguably superior, method of achieving the same result -- in the spotlight.

Released Wednesday, Apple's Boot Camp beta installs Microsoft's OS in a partition on the hard drive, thus offering Mac users the option of booting up either with OS X or Windows XP. Virtualization, by contrast, allows Macs to run Windows and Mac OS X not just on the same machine, but at the same time, with only a slight drop in performance.

Although Apple says it has no plans to create a virtualization product for the Mac, the advantages of this approach are strong enough that a number of rivals are rushing to market with Mac virtualization products even as Apple offers its dual-boot option. http://www.wired.com/news/technology/computers/0,70604-0.html?tw=wn_index_1

[BaLdoMarO]

hey techies!
Im in the market for a laptop and I saw the latest ultraportable offering from Sony. It's a Sony vaio Tx27. I like the compact size and its features but before I purchase the machine I'd like to know your opinion first. For the price that I'll pay, do you think it would be a well worth investment?
Please find link below: http://www.sony.com.au/vaio/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=22104

Am I better of buying an Intel Centrino duo than an Intel M processor?
Sony claims that the TX27's battery lasts for 8.5 hrs.

[mark_17]

hey techies!
Im in the market for a laptop and I saw the latest ultraportable offering from Sony. It's a Sony vaio Tx27. I like the compact size and its features but before I purchase the machine I'd like to know your opinion first. For the price that I'll pay, do you think it would be a well worth investment?
Please find link below: http://www.sony.com.au/vaio/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=22104

Am I better of buying an Intel Centrino duo than an Intel M processor?
Sony claims that the TX27's battery lasts for 8.5 hrs.

IMO, sony vaios are over-priced laptops... you'll get the same performance, better specs and lower price with other brands. then again, it's your money.

if you multi-task alot and a heavy/power user, get a dual-core pentium m based laptops... otherwise the single core pentium m will just be fine.

[topnotch97]

now I can play Pangya on my Mac!! wohooo!!

[markpaul]

Ano pinaka latest na ANTI VIRUS SOFTWARE, my PC is infected again??

[topnotch97]

well ano gamit mo? ina-update mo ba yung mga virus definitions ng anti-virus mo?

[jd4680]

[QUOTE=jisc]guys, i'm buying laptop next month, at baka this maybe the first and last time i'll buy a laptop, so i'm only considering the brands that have a good build quality namely IBM and Toshiba (based on reviews). I heard fujitsu will run forever, but that brand is too expensive. so based on this requirements, a i narrowed down my search to:

1. IBM Thinkpad R52 - R52 P(M) 1.73 @ 533 256/2048DDR 60 GB DVD + CDRW 14" INTEL 64 / 128 IR+BT XP HOME 80211.G / B 2.7 KG 1-YEAR price-RM3988=P55.8k

2. Toshiba L20-P430 - P(M) 1.73 @ 533 256/2048 DDR2 80 GB DUAL DVDRW 15" CSV RADEON 128 MB NIL XP HOME 80211.G / B 2.6 KG 1-YEAR F.O.C MNICROSOFT ONENOTE 2003
price-RM 3999=P55.9k

3. Toshiba Satellite A80-P431 - P(M) 1.6 @ 533 256/2048 DDR 60 GB DVD + CDRW 15" CSV INTEL 64 / 128 MB XP HOME 80211.G / B 2.6 KG 1-YEAR F.O.C UPGRADE TO 512MB DDR
price-RM3699=P51.7k

and i'm still contemplating and trying to consider this
4. acer 5542NWXMi its a core duo, 512MB DDR2 but the br

[jd4680]

guys, i'm buying laptop next month, at baka this maybe the first and last time i'll buy a laptop, so i'm only considering the brands that have a good build quality namely IBM and Toshiba (based on reviews). I heard fujitsu will run forever, but that brand is too expensive. so based on this requirements, a i narrowed down my search to:

1. IBM Thinkpad R52 - R52 P(M) 1.73 @ 533 256/2048DDR 60 GB DVD + CDRW 14" INTEL 64 / 128 IR+BT XP HOME 80211.G / B 2.7 KG 1-YEAR price-RM3988=P55.8k

2. Toshiba L20-P430 - P(M) 1.73 @ 533 256/2048 DDR2 80 GB DUAL DVDRW 15" CSV RADEON 128 MB NIL XP HOME 80211.G / B 2.6 KG 1-YEAR F.O.C MNICROSOFT ONENOTE 2003
price-RM 3999=P55.9k

3. Toshiba Satellite A80-P431 - P(M) 1.6 @ 533 256/2048 DDR 60 GB DVD + CDRW 15" CSV INTEL 64 / 128 MB XP HOME 80211.G / B 2.6 KG 1-YEAR F.O.C UPGRADE TO 512MB DDR
price-RM3699=P51.7k

and i'm still contemplating and trying to consider this
4. acer 5542NWXMi its a core duo, 512MB DDR2 but the brand is acer, and acer is kinda known for cheap materials.
price-RM3988=P55.8k

so can you guys help me? and is it better to look for laptop with DDR2 rather than DDR?
vista ready ba ang mag itong binangit mo? so far there is no pc ready for aero yet that i know.

[topnotch97]

i know some that should carry the "Vista ready" sticker. but i haven't seen it in most brands. perhaps on Q3 when newer models come out.

[mark_17]

if the processor is 64-bit then it's Vista ready, Yonah core is Vista ready. the laptops you've listed are Sonoma core, then again Vista will have a 32-bit version.

[yumilee]

ei, new laptop user here...ask ko ***, pwede bng plagi nakasaksakn *** charger? kc plge me empty bat e..ndi ba masisira?

[topnotch97]

well, pag nasa labas ka, kalimitan walang electrical outlet.

kung meron, tanggalin mo yung battery mo, tapos sa ac adapter mo na siya isaksak.

what do you mean "kc plge me empty bat e"?

<kamot ulo, diretsuhin mo tagalog mo para maintindihan ng iba, at hindi text.>

[GOwin]

i think, what the poster means is that s/he always run out of batt juice. and, if it's ok to keep the laptop plugged to the mains.

frequent charge/discharge is bad for the batt life at least, that's what i experienced. malakas ako gumamit ng laptop eh so mabilis yung discharge cycle. it only takes me months before a battery gives up on me.

what i do now is remove the battery when im at home/office and keep it plugged to the mains. i only put the battery when I'm mobile.

you may wonder, "what if a power interruption occurs?". I actually plug it to a UPS, not directly to the outlet.

[yumilee]

ah ok gets.. so tinanggal ko na lang po yung battery, den nakasaksak. =)

[yumilee]

i understand dat laptops automatically detect wifi connections..is dat really okay to use? or illegal? :)

[bugstop1]

IMO, sony vaios are over-priced laptops... you'll get the same performance, better specs and lower price with other brands. then again, it's your money.

if you multi-task alot and a heavy/power user, get a dual-core pentium m based laptops... otherwise the single core pentium m will just be fine.

I was skeptical at first buying a laptop with the dual core pentium processor but it really works amazingly fast with all the simultaneous applications I run. Yes, I think Sony Vaios are overpriced. Before I bought my laptop, I deliberated on a Toshiba (which I actually purchased but returned), Sony Vaio, and an HP 5000t. I chose the HP 5000t and I don't have any regrets with my decision. With my HP 5000t, I was able to save $500+ compared with a Sony Vaio with the same specs as my HP 5000t.

[bluethehero]

baguhan lang ako. i wish to buy a laptop na maganda ang function for presentations, can surf the net in a reasonable speed at wi-fi enabled, and maximum budget is 40K, any advice for a starter? sana wag antipatikong sagot ha :D

[jisc]

a brand new celeron, or a 2nd hand centrino pwede na, maybe if you can ask someone from malaysia or singapore or hongkong, 42k lang may brand new acer core duo ka na :D

[topnotch97]

*okay*
ay thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you!

buti naman nirevive yung thread na ito!

gumagana na pala ang SEARCH Function!

ayan dadami na ang pasaway! :bop:

[paCUTEako]

tanong lang....

anong difference ng....

Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology
Intel® Pentium® M 730 1.6GHz

sa

A40-S435: Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 3.0GHz with Hyper-Threading Technology

halos magkasing price lang sila... pero yung pangalawa... 3.0GHz while the first one is 1.6 GHz. Is it because of Centrino technology? If yes, why?

[ajoyride]

a brand new celeron, or a 2nd hand centrino pwede na, maybe if you can ask someone from malaysia or singapore or hongkong, 42k lang may brand new acer core duo ka na :D


i will be in singapore in sept.:) saan dun ang may 40k na dual core laptop?specific shop pls.?thanks

[Little Wolf]

baguhan lang ako. i wish to buy a laptop na maganda ang function for presentations, can surf the net in a reasonable speed at wi-fi enabled, and maximum budget is 40K, any advice for a starter? sana wag antipatikong sagot ha :D
40k? baka mahirapan ka maghanap ng maganda.. my friend bought an MSI for 50k and yes it has wifi.

[bluethehero]

40k? baka mahirapan ka maghanap ng maganda.. my friend bought an MSI for 50k and yes it has wifi.

may Windows XP home edition na ba yang sa friend mo? marami ako nakita na 40K na Intel Pentium M naman, kaso lang magdadagdag pa me just for the OS. if wala pang bababa or enuf for 40K, i guess ill have to resort to modifying my desktop. hehe.

a brand new celeron, or a 2nd hand centrino pwede na, maybe if you can ask someone from malaysia or singapore or hongkong, 42k lang may brand new acer core duo ka na :D


may windows xp na ba ito at wi-fi enabled?

[topnotch97]

di kasi naiintindihan ng tao pag sinasabing "dagdagan" yung laptop.
di rin nila alam kung ano ibig sabihin ng pre-installed.

mas OS yan, wala lang Office suite atsaka application.

[zerglings]

ano ibig sabihin ng OS @ topnotch? turuan mo namana ko hindi ako marunong magcomputer eh.. balita ko g33k ka raw eh..

[maxelyjr]

zergling
OS = operating system po.

bluethehero
sa 40k, may mga mobile celeron laptops na po na maganda at wifi enabled na. you can check out the stores at gilmore or kahit sa malls :)

[topnotch97]

ano ibig sabihin ng OS @ topnotch? turuan mo namana ko hindi ako marunong magcomputer eh.. balita ko g33k ka raw eh..

geek daw ako!?!?! sinu nagsabi!?!?!

di mo alam ang ibig sabihin ng OS?!?! jusme!
ang ibig sabihin ng OS ay Original Soundtrack!

para pagnabili mo na yung laptop, may soundtrack ka.

kalimitan na soundtrack ay mga tugtugin sa Air Force One atsaka sa Starfleet. kasama na rin yung mga ugong. :naughty:

[zerglings]

zergling
OS = operating system po.


obviously, this dude hasn't been reading the threads lately.. hahaha.. dude, i know what OS means.. lol... i was just playing with topnotch...

topnotch.. lol sa original soundtrack.. hahaha.. pasaway ka pre!! hahaha

[topnotch97]

obviously, this dude hasn't been reading the threads lately.. hahaha.. dude, i know what OS means.. lol... i was just playing with topnotch...

topnotch.. lol sa original soundtrack.. hahaha.. pasaway ka pre!! hahaha

ows?!?! ba't may iba pa bang meaning yung OS?!?!?! :rotflmao:

[communista]

^^ oo db pg nabi2ngi daw ang isang tao, "OS" sya (over s3x) hehe :glee:

[Little Wolf]

may Windows XP home edition na ba yang sa friend mo? marami ako nakita na 40K na Intel Pentium M naman, kaso lang magdadagdag pa me just for the OS. if wala pang bababa or enuf for 40K, i guess ill have to resort to modifying my desktop. hehe.


meron na daw Home edition na kasama. 256mb, 40gb HD, at AMD 64bit. MSI yun.

[ajoyride]

40k budget?punta ka ng tipidpc.com,hanap ka sa username ng "curt",look at his laptops(and from what i've read sa discussions nila,cooltoyz and pc corner buys from him and sells them at a very high mark up!)...may 35k pa nga na toshiba,wifi enabled.

[zerglings]

hahaha.. kalokohan talaga ni topnotch!!!

[topnotch97]

ah OS! ibig sabihin On-Star.... :lol:

[dunamis]

check this out..

http://www.cooltoyzph.com/viewitem.php?iid=284

what do you think guys? my mom's planning to buy me a new laptop..mukhang ok itong dell..

nga pala, nasan mga apple centers dito sa pinas? is it really worth it to buy an apple macbook? im still hesitant..bukod kasi sa mahal na, pati softwares mahal..

^^that dell laptop or an apple macbook? im an on-the-go type of person..di naman ako mahilig sa mga games, panonood lang ng movies at audios solve na ako..btw, ilang hours ba ang battery ng apple? enlighten me with apple..la akong masyadong alam tungkol sa mga apple notebooks eh..:confused:

[tykemeister]

check this out..

http://www.cooltoyzph.com/viewitem.php?iid=284

what do you think guys? my mom's planning to buy me a new laptop..mukhang ok itong dell..

nga pala, nasan mga apple centers dito sa pinas? is it really worth it to buy an apple macbook? im still hesitant..bukod kasi sa mahal na, pati softwares mahal..

^^that dell laptop or an apple macbook? im an on-the-go type of person..di naman ako mahilig sa mga games, panonood lang ng movies at audios solve na ako..btw, ilang hours ba ang battery ng apple? enlighten me with apple..la akong masyadong alam tungkol sa mga apple notebooks eh..:confused:

Member ka ba ng tipidpc.com? Tingnan mo ito, same exact model but a lot cheaper (P52,000) : Click this http://www.tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=551613.

If you can afford it (P75,000), get this: http://www.tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=527899. Oks na oks na ito. Killer laptop!

Registration at tipidpc is free, wala namang mawawala sa iyo.

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Back to Cooltoyz (na medyo mas mahal nga magbenta, siguro dahil may actual store sila at minsan may freebies na kasama ng laptops nila)

The cooltoyz Dell E1045 looks nice and will have a very bright ( reflective screen). Could upgrade the ram to 1 gigabytes, but 512 mb is acceptable. I just don't like the graphics card (intel gma 950).

Intel graphics cards = average image rendering. If this does not bother you, then it's ok.

Even if you're not a gamer, if the graphics card of your laptop is not good, video playback from movies aren't fluid. Sometimes the images even get pixelated. Digital photographs don't look as good either. It's still your choice though, since it's your money.

With more money, I personally would get this (click): Dell 6400 Duo 1.83Ghz 1Gb 15.4"WSXGA+ ATi X1400 WiFi . (http://www.cooltoyzph.com/viewitem.php?iid=293.)
Dell 6400 Duo 1.83Ghz 1Gb 15.4"WSXGA+ ATi X1400 WiFi - has a superior graphics card. Better images though this unit is a little heavier and larger than the unit you like.

[tykemeister]

40k budget?punta ka ng tipidpc.com,hanap ka sa username ng "curt",look at his laptops(and from what i've read sa discussions nila,cooltoyz and pc corner buys from him and sells them at a very high mark up!)...may 35k pa nga na toshiba,wifi enabled.

Intriguing, informative, definitely useful tidbit. Thanks for sharing.

[dunamis]

Member ka ba ng tipidpc.com? Tingnan mo ito, same exact model but a lot cheaper (P52,000) : Click this http://www.tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=551613.

If you can afford it (P75,000), get this: http://www.tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=527899. Oks na oks na ito. Killer laptop!

Registration at tipidpc is free, wala namang mawawala sa iyo.

________________________________________________________

Back to Cooltoyz (na medyo mas mahal nga magbenta, siguro dahil may actual store sila at minsan may freebies na kasama ng laptops nila)

The cooltoyz Dell E1045 looks nice and will have a very bright ( reflective screen). Could upgrade the ram to 1 gigabytes, but 512 mb is acceptable. I just don't like the graphics card (intel gma 950).

Intel graphics cards = average image rendering. If this does not bother you, then it's ok.

Even if you're not a gamer, if the graphics card of your laptop is not good, video playback from movies aren't fluid. Sometimes the images even get pixelated. Digital photographs don't look as good either. It's still your choice though, since it's your money.

With more money, I personally would get this (click): Dell 6400 Duo 1.83Ghz 1Gb 15.4"WSXGA+ ATi X1400 WiFi . (http://www.cooltoyzph.com/viewitem.php?iid=293.)
Dell 6400 Duo 1.83Ghz 1Gb 15.4"WSXGA+ ATi X1400 WiFi - has a superior graphics card. Better images though this unit is a little heavier and larger than the unit you like.

^^cool. thanks for your response...panung mas mabigat? as in doble nung nauna kong na-suggest na laptop? kelangan ko kasi ng magaan na laptop. although yung current laptop ko, medyo magaan, kaya lang masakit na sa likod pag dala ko pa mga gamit ko para sa skul..will check out the website later. i suggested to my mom to buy a laptop online..direct from the manufacturer's website. mas safe yun di ba. wah. ayoko na ng big screen. ok na rin 15.4 at least medyo maliit. yung current laptop ko kasi ngayon, 15". maganda pag manunuod ng movies, pero hassle eh lalo na pag nagbabyahe at pag dinadala sa skul. agaw atensyon :lol:

[dunamis]

Member ka ba ng tipidpc.com? Tingnan mo ito, same exact model but a lot cheaper (P52,000) : Click this http://www.tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=551613.

If you can afford it (P75,000), get this: http://www.tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=527899. Oks na oks na ito. Killer laptop!

Registration at tipidpc is free, wala namang mawawala sa iyo.

________________________________________________________

Back to Cooltoyz (na medyo mas mahal nga magbenta, siguro dahil may actual store sila at minsan may freebies na kasama ng laptops nila)

The cooltoyz Dell E1045 looks nice and will have a very bright ( reflective screen). Could upgrade the ram to 1 gigabytes, but 512 mb is acceptable. I just don't like the graphics card (intel gma 950).

Intel graphics cards = average image rendering. If this does not bother you, then it's ok.

Even if you're not a gamer, if the graphics card of your laptop is not good, video playback from movies aren't fluid. Sometimes the images even get pixelated. Digital photographs don't look as good either. It's still your choice though, since it's your money.

With more money, I personally would get this (click): Dell 6400 Duo 1.83Ghz 1Gb 15.4"WSXGA+ ATi X1400 WiFi . (http://www.cooltoyzph.com/viewitem.php?iid=293.)
Dell 6400 Duo 1.83Ghz 1Gb 15.4"WSXGA+ ATi X1400 WiFi - has a superior graphics card. Better images though this unit is a little heavier and larger than the unit you like.

sensya na..pero di ba pwedeng papaltan ang graphics card? what do you mean by 'the images get pixelated'? astig nga yung na-suggest mong laptop. pero panalo din yung E1405 dahil sa haba ng battery life (although dun sa laptop na na-suggest mo pwedeng magpadagdag ng battery cell. ****. P80k kung sakali yung laptop!) kaya lang medyo na-discourage ako dahil sa graphics issue na sinabi mo (i like watching movies..plus ive tons of pics). hay. pano ba ito. my current laptop already cost my parents a fortune (toshiba laptop/P70k++, that is. bought this laptop last year. di pa ako gaanung satisfied sa current laptop ko ngayon). dell e1405 is a good deal for me already..hmm kelangan ko lang ng laptop na magaan, as much as possible maliit, mahabang battery life, at madadala ko sa skul palagi..btw, di kasi ako ganun kagaling tumingin ng mga specs. malakas ba audio ng dell e1405? i think buying the dell e1405 is more practical to me..besides, i already asked my parents to buy me an apple laptop as one of my grad gifts (meh bago na silang macbook hihintayin kong maglabas pa apple ng mga mas improved at magagandang macbook/macbook pro :naughty: )..kaya kung sakali mang bilhin namin yang dell e1405 eh more or less 2 years ko lang gagamitin..hmm..ikaw anong opinyon mo..

[tykemeister]

^^cool. thanks for your response...panung mas mabigat? as in doble nung nauna kong na-suggest na laptop? kelangan ko kasi ng magaan na laptop. although yung current laptop ko, medyo magaan, kaya lang masakit na sa likod pag dala ko pa mga gamit ko para sa skul..will check out the website later. i suggested to my mom to buy a laptop online..direct from the manufacturer's website. mas safe yun di ba. wah. ayoko na ng big screen. ok na rin 15.4 at least medyo maliit. yung current laptop ko kasi ngayon, 15". maganda pag manunuod ng movies, pero hassle eh lalo na pag nagbabyahe at pag dinadala sa skul. agaw atensyon :lol:

Mas mabigat ng 1 or 2 pounds sa gusto mong laptop. Malamang kasing bigat ng laptop mo ngayon.

Payong kaibigan lang, please do not commute with a laptop. Baka buhay mo ang maging kapalit.

Magdala ka ng sarili mong sasakyan o kaya magpahatid ka. May mga Hudas na ayaw magtrabaho na handang magnakaw ng laptop. :grrr: Lahat papatulan para lang makakuha ng pera.:bop:

Ako ayaw ko sa mga ultraportable, mas mahal sila , mas mababa specs at maliit screen. Mahirap ang multi-tasking.

Good luck.

[tykemeister]

sensya na..pero di ba pwedeng papaltan ang graphics card? what do you mean by 'the images get pixelated'? astig nga yung na-suggest mong laptop. pero panalo din yung E1405 dahil sa haba ng battery life (although dun sa laptop na na-suggest mo pwedeng magpadagdag ng battery cell. ****. P80k kung sakali yung laptop!) kaya lang medyo na-discourage ako dahil sa graphics issue na sinabi mo (i like watching movies..plus ive tons of pics). hay. pano ba ito. my current laptop already cost my parents a fortune (toshiba laptop/P70k++, that is. bought this laptop last year. di pa ako gaanung satisfied sa current laptop ko ngayon). dell e1405 is a good deal for me already..hmm kelangan ko lang ng laptop na magaan, as much as possible maliit, mahabang battery life, at madadala ko sa skul palagi..btw, di kasi ako ganun kagaling tumingin ng mga specs. malakas ba audio ng dell e1405? i think buying the dell e1405 is more practical to me..besides, i already asked my parents to buy me an apple laptop as one of my grad gifts (meh bago na silang macbook hihintayin kong maglabas pa apple ng mga mas improved at magagandang macbook/macbook pro :naughty: )..kaya kung sakali mang bilhin namin yang dell e1405 eh more or less 2 years ko lang gagamitin..hmm..ikaw anong opinyon mo..

I don't think it's possible to change the graphics card on a laptop. I'm not 100% sure, tanong ka sa mga computer experts dito.

I know that it's now possible to use MS office on a Macbookpro. Mahal nga lang ng macbookpro ( nasa P100,000).

About the pixelation, pangit talaga graphics rendering ng Intel Graphics Media Accelerator. I should know, nakagamit na ako ng ganyan.

Ganito na lang, ano ba graphics card ng lumang laptop mo? Kung ok naman graphics card ng lumang laptop mo at kung ok pa naman siya , hindi ba puwede yan muna gamitin mo? Or nagloloko na ba yang current laptop mo kaya kailangan mong bumili?

Pero alam mo, mas sulit naman na regalo ang laptop kaysa sa cellphone, iyon ay kung kaya talaga ng parents mong bumili. Pag nagtratrabaho ka na, mag-iiba ang pananaw mo sa paggamit ng pera.

Stick to the essentials ika nga. Mahirap buhay ngayon.

Kung kailangan mo talaga, sige bili ka na ng laptop.

[dunamis]

Mas mabigat ng 1 or 2 pounds sa gusto mong laptop. Malamang kasing bigat ng laptop mo ngayon.

Payong kaibigan lang, please do not commute with a laptop. Baka buhay mo ang maging kapalit.

Magdala ka ng sarili mong sasakyan o kaya magpahatid ka. May mga Hudas na ayaw magtrabaho na handang magnakaw ng laptop. :grrr: Lahat papatulan para lang makakuha ng pera.:bop:

Ako ayaw ko sa mga ultraportable, mas mahal sila , mas mababa specs at maliit screen. Mahirap ang multi-tasking.

Good luck.

salamat sa payo. pero indi naman sa literal na araw-araw akong nagdadala ng laptop..madalas kapag panahon na ng midterm dahil nagsusulputan na ang maraming ire-report, dun ako nagdadala..at saka pag weekends umuuwi ako sa laguna..minsan sinusundo na talaga ako ng parents ko pag alam nilang dala ko ang laptop dahil kailangan at dahil marami akong gagawin. baka mag-settle na lang ako dito sa dell e1405. but i still wnt to hear your opinion guys. tungkol naman sa panonod ng movies sa laptop..ginagawa ko lang to pag may free time lang talaga (minsan lang naman yun)..malakas ba audio nitong dell e1405? isa pa..ang iniisp ko lang kasi, syempre gusto ko namang maganda pa rin tingnan mga kuha ko (hobbyist/amateur photographer) lalo na pag nalipat na sa laptop. nga pala, ito bang screen ng dell e1405..di ko kasi alam kung anong tawag dun..pero pag ba tinitingnan mo mula sa gilid, kita mo pa rin ng malinaw yung nasa screen?

[dunamis]

how about this? http://www.tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=553978&page=

im not familiar with apple products..pag ba bumili ng apple notebook kasama na office? can i also open microsoft word files in apple notebooks? sensya na..

[tykemeister]

how about this? http://www.tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=553978&page=

im not familiar with apple products..pag ba bumili ng apple notebook kasama na office? can i also open microsoft word files in apple notebooks? sensya na..

I honestly don't know. Paki tanong sa seller, pero wala atang MS office yang laptop na yan.

I can't answer your other questions either. Gaya mo, mahilig lang din ako sa laptops kaya may alam ako ng konti. May hangganan nga lang alam ko, so please ask others.

May I direct you to Cnet.com (the US website). May laptop forum duon. You can register and ask questions there or use the search function.

Good luck.

[dunamis]

I honestly don't know. Paki tanong sa seller, pero wala atang MS office yang laptop na yan.

I can't answer your other questions either. Gaya mo, mahilig lang din ako sa laptops kaya may alam ako ng konti. May hangganan nga lang alam ko, so please ask others.

May I direct you to Cnet.com (the US website). May laptop forum duon. You can register and ask questions there or use the search function.

Good luck.

thanks. so am i..mahilig lang din ako. at mas convenient lang talaga sa akin ang laptop.

[dunamis]

I don't think it's possible to change the graphics card on a laptop. I'm not 100% sure, tanong ka sa mga computer experts dito.

I know that it's now possible to use MS office on a Macbookpro. Mahal nga lang ng macbookpro ( nasa P100,000).

About the pixelation, pangit talaga graphics rendering ng Intel Graphics Media Accelerator. I should know, nakagamit na ako ng ganyan.

Ganito na lang, ano ba graphics card ng lumang laptop mo? Kung ok naman graphics card ng lumang laptop mo at kung ok pa naman siya , hindi ba puwede yan muna gamitin mo? Or nagloloko na ba yang current laptop mo kaya kailangan mong bumili?

Pero alam mo, mas sulit naman na regalo ang laptop kaysa sa cellphone, iyon ay kung kaya talaga ng parents mong bumili. Pag nagtratrabaho ka na, mag-iiba ang pananaw mo sa paggamit ng pera.

Stick to the essentials ika nga. Mahirap buhay ngayon.

Kung kailangan mo talaga, sige bili ka na ng laptop.

di ko alam kung anong graphics card ng current laptop ko. di na ako high school. college stud na po ako..il be taking up med after my current degree kaya malaking tulong pa rin sa akin ang laptop. actually, walang prob sa current laptop ko. matibay nga eh..audio at battery life (naturingang pentium m pa man din. susme.) lang talaga ang reklamo ko. other than that, wala na talaga. kailangan kasi ng laptop ng parents ko, so ang mangyayari yung bago ang mpupunta sa akin at itong laptop ko na medyo mabigat eh sa kanila na (may sasakyan anman sila eh)...bagong labas lang ang macbook pro, nasisiguro ko na maglalabas pa ang apple ng mas magagandang models a few years from now kaya medyo hesitant pa ako..hihintayin ko na lang yun hehe

[dunamis]

I don't think it's possible to change the graphics card on a laptop. I'm not 100% sure, tanong ka sa mga computer experts dito.

I know that it's now possible to use MS office on a Macbookpro. Mahal nga lang ng macbookpro ( nasa P100,000).

About the pixelation, pangit talaga graphics rendering ng Intel Graphics Media Accelerator. I should know, nakagamit na ako ng ganyan.

Ganito na lang, ano ba graphics card ng lumang laptop mo? Kung ok naman graphics card ng lumang laptop mo at kung ok pa naman siya , hindi ba puwede yan muna gamitin mo? Or nagloloko na ba yang current laptop mo kaya kailangan mong bumili?

Pero alam mo, mas sulit naman na regalo ang laptop kaysa sa cellphone, iyon ay kung kaya talaga ng parents mong bumili. Pag nagtratrabaho ka na, mag-iiba ang pananaw mo sa paggamit ng pera.

Stick to the essentials ika nga. Mahirap buhay ngayon.

Kung kailangan mo talaga, sige bili ka na ng laptop.

di ko alam kung anong graphics card ng current laptop ko. di na ako high school. college stud na po ako..il be taking up med after my current degree kaya malaking tulong pa rin sa akin ang laptop. actually, walang prob sa current laptop ko. matibay nga eh..audio at battery life (naturingang pentium m pa man din. susme.) lang talaga ang reklamo ko. other than that, wala na talaga. kailangan kasi ng laptop ng parents ko, so ang mangyayari yung bago ang mpupunta sa akin at itong laptop ko na medyo mabigat eh sa kanila na (may sasakyan anman sila eh)...bagong labas lang ang macbook pro, nasisiguro ko na maglalabas pa ang apple ng mas magagandang models a few years from now kaya medyo hesitant pa ako..hihintayin ko na lang yun hehe

[zerglings]

kung maghahantay ka ng maghahantay wala kang mabibili!! hahaha... ako naghahantay lang ng vista bago ako bumili ng bagong laptop.. c",) para sa akin hindi worth bumili ng laptop ngayon dahil lalabas na rin na yung vista eh so why not wait? if you can wait and you want windows as your OS then go for the vista, IMHO....

actually, ang gusto ko bilhin tablet PC... c",) astig gumamit non.. parang pda.. hehehe...

[topnotch97]

kakadaan ko kanina sa Micro Center, tuminggin tingin ako nung latest Sony Vaio.
mukhang mas matino ang mga SZ models, kesa sa mga nagdaang models na gawa plastic yung body. etong SZ vaios gawa sa either carbon fiber or magnesium alloy, kaya durable atsaka magaan.

palagay ito na yung matinong laptops dahil maganda ganda. PERO!!! PERO!! pero may problema pa rin, maganda durable pero ang daming burloloy. hindi ka mapapahangga. alam mo naman ang Sony, di mo kailangan yung ibang features tapos naka-bundle ng ganito. so far, maganda lang ang SZ para sa mga longtime laptop users, dahil alam nila kung anong topak na puwede nilang i-expect.

yun lang.

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yeah sz series maganda pero ayaw ko na ng sony vaios.. laging overpriced... gateway or hp or toshiba na lang ako.. c",)

[dunamis]

ako din..ayoko ng sony notebooks. they're uber pricey. susme. i gave up on my wanting to buy dell e1405..been reading reviews about it..most are negative. id go for the macbook instead..guys, di naman mabilis maglabas ng panibagong model agad ang apple di ba?

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like i said, kung maghahantay ka ng maghahantay ng bagong model ng isang laptop then wala ka mabibili...

[topnotch97]

like i said, kung maghahantay ka ng maghahantay ng bagong model ng isang laptop then wala ka mabibili...

true, not unless na laptop user ka talaga. or at least may 3 or 4 laptops kang pinagdaanan, alam mo kung ano ang maganda at what to expect.

kung first time buyer ka lang, talagang mahirap. lalo na kung nabili mo, tapos hindi pa matagal sa iyo, balak mo ng bumili ng bago kasi hindi pala bagay sa iyo. sa loob loob ko, "eh ba't mo pa binili...guung-g@ong!"

once na nakabili ka na, di mo na malubos maisip yung mga features or kakailanganin mo, dahil mayamaya bibili ka ng pc cards or external drives, madami ka ng requirements at kakailangnin add-on or accessories. tapos pagtino-tal mo yung mga additional devices or add-on, lumalabas na parang bumili ka na rin ng laptop na mas mataas na kinuha mo. :lol:

yung ngang SZ series nung Vaio, siguro yung mark-up na $500, siguro yun yung presyo ng SONY name and logo. kasi, on average, yung SZ model na nakita ko nasa average price ng $1,500. yun naman talaga presyo nun, kung di lang may logo nung Sony. :rolleyes: :lol:

[topnotch97]

ako din..ayoko ng sony notebooks. they're uber pricey. susme. i gave up on my wanting to buy dell e1405..been reading reviews about it..most are negative. id go for the macbook instead..guys, di naman mabilis maglabas ng panibagong model agad ang apple di ba?

tatagal yung macbook sa iyo. 5 years or more? yeah.

kung marunong ka talagang gumamit. pwede deng 10 years. :D

[babygurl_archer]

^ bakit.. pano ba gumamit ng laptop? :brush:

[topnotch97]

^ bakit.. pano ba gumamit ng laptop? :brush:

inaalagaan ko na parang girl. :hmm:




*okay*

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ako hindi ko inaalagaan laptop ko.. haha.. basura na nga eh.. hinahantay ko lang vista bago ako bumili ng bago.. haha.. bigay ko na lang sa bro ko.. tulad ng vaio ko na nasira na.. binigay ko rin sa kanya.. c",)

anyways, kahit naman sa desktop eh.. ganon rin ang gagawin mo.. kung maghahantay ka ng mga bagong models eh wala kang mabibili.. =P tulad rin sa cellphone.. kung hantay ka ng hantay eh wala ka talaga mabibili.. when you're buying something you gotta know what you want and needs... don't be a girl that walks in a mall that does not know what to buy... spends 2-3 hours in a mall and walks out with no bags... c",) sorry pero may mga babae talagang ganon.. hahaha...

5 years? hmmm pwede pero if you're a power user hindi ka magchachaga sa 2 year old laptop... ngayon nagchachaga lang ako sa laptop ko dahil naghahantay ako ng vista.. hehehe..

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http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2006/07/burneddell.jpg

here's another dell laptop.. so you still want to buy a dell after all?

NOTE:
I AM A DELL HATER! c",)

[babygurl_archer]

^ ive seen that one. although di ko binabasa kung bakit nag explode yung laptop. lol

on the other hand, i love my dell desktop.

zerg, buying something like PCs/laptop doesnt happen overnight. but not to the extent that you wait around for the new model. la lang. lol

[zerglings]

I know it doesn't happen overnight but like I said, if you know what you like, want and need then it is easy for you to decide (of course you gotta have the budget for it)...

Hahaha.. I just hate DELL.. Though, their prices are tempting... But I swore to myself that I would NEVER buy DELL products... c",)

[babygurl_archer]

^ haha why not? you said it already.. prices ARE tempting :naughty:

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eh dell hater nga ako eh.. hahaha.. kahit may XPS line sila ayaw ko pa din... hahaha.. magalienware na lang ako kesa dell... c",)

[topnotch97]

but...but...but...Dell bought Alienware! :lol:
so does that mean even Alienwares would pop up and burst in flames? :D

[topnotch97]

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2006/07/burneddell.jpg




parang Mission Impossible!!!

[topnotch97]

siyanga pala, may nakagamit na ba ng Averatec notebooks?

napadaan ako kanina sa MicroCenter... dahil may demo nung bagong Intel chip.

alam mo na since 2 blocks away lang ang Intel Headquarters mula sa MicroCenter, nag-try ako ng mga displayed notebooks.

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pakingsiyet!! hindi ko alam binili ng dell ang alienware!! pasaway!! hindi na pala ako bibili ng alienware!! hahaha..

i used to work at CircuitCity and wala naman complaints don sa mga binentahan ko ng Averatec notebooks... c",) actually, oks nga yung price nya eh.. mura lang... kung skeptical ka sa pagbili ng ganon, bili ka ng extended warranty... it pays for itself naman eh dahil may libreng battery ka every year.. c",)

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http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2006/07/xbox-360-tissue-mod.jpg

eto topnotch bilhin mo.. hehehe

[dunamis]

basta, ayoko ng dell.

my parents will buy me a macbook this year :D no more waiting hehe

[fighter24]

ok ba ang DELL LATITUDE D600? ata sya or D620.....

w/ bluetooth and WIFI, dvd writer, cd burner, infrared.


tanung k *** 1st time kcng magkaroon n2...meron n bng nka installed na internal modem dun for dial-up?

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bsata ayaw ko ng DELL.. kaya sasabihin ko pangit yan.. c",)

usually, lahat ng laptop meron ng built-in modem..

[bryan_wafu]

Acer Aspire 3628ANWXCi Notebook

Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology - Dothan 400MHz !
Intel® Pentium® M 735A
- 1.70GHz / 2Mb / 400MHz
Intel® 915GM chipset - shared Video !
256Mb DDR2-533MHz
Intel® High def. Audio
14.1in. WXGA TFT - CrystalBrite TFT Color LCD and Dual Display via Acer GridVista (Wide Panoramic)
Intel® GMA 900 up to 128Mb VRAM
DVD+CDRW Combo Drive
40Gb Harddrive / 56Kb Modem
Battery - Li-ION
10-100Mbps Wired LAN
Intel® PRO-Wireless LAN 54Mbps
NO Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition


okei po ba 'to? mura lang kasi eh, yan lang kaya ng budget ko. thanks po.

[fighter24]

anu ba ang maganda DELL or ACER? which is more expensive at durable?
kc mom ko ACER laptop dpat ang bibilhin but then i dont know for what reason she changed it to DELL which is more expensive daw.....

its gud ba dhil nag change ** sa DELL or she should stick dpat sa ACER?

[babygurl_archer]

oi zerg - huli ka na pala sa balita eh, re: dell bought alienware. :lol:

lagi kong nakikita yung averatec na laptop. sabi pa nga nung isang pinoy na kasabay ko magtingin tingin ng laptop, 'eto dream laptop ko eh' nyehehe. la lang :bungi:

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yeah.. i know huli na ako sa balita.. hahaha.. damn... i can't believe na namiss ko iyon.. hahaha.. i wonder what was i doing that time na nabalita iyon.. hmmmmm.....

wala nanaman magawa.. ayaw ko pumunta ng mall.. pusa siguradong mapapabili ako nanaman ng damit.. argh.. hahaha.. pasukan nanaman tomorrow!! pusang gala!!!

what's wrong with averatec?? slim nga yung design na nakita kong model noong binebenta sa Circuit City non eh.. oks rin naman specs... tempting nga eh... though, i decided to go with sony vaio back then.. thinking it would last longer.. but it didn't.. hahaha...

kung gusto niyo pumutok ang laptop niyo bili kayo ng DELL.. hahaha.. maraming incidents na pala na nasusunog ang mga laptop ng DELL eh. quiet lang mga tao siguro.. hmmm...

oh yeah, i remember meron compaq na nasunog yung laptop.. kita ko yung laptop na iyon.. kasi pinapapalit sa amin yung laptop noong customer kasi may extended warranty sya.. of course, pinalitan ng bestbuy.... c",) buti na lang meron syang extended warranty from bestbuy kung hindi.. nasayang lang yung pera nya.. wawa naman... c",)

[limizkid]

stay away from acer, yun ang gamit ko ngayon after 2 years sira na yung cd rom ko, then yung fan sa loob sobrang ingay na..parang nasa eroplano.

[topnotch97]

may pagka-Eye Candy ang Averatec.....

ewan ko lang kung ang performance ay matino.

[zerglings]

si topnotch hindi matino.. hahaha.. meron pang medion.. alam niyo iyon??

[babygurl_archer]

medion? ano yun? :hmm:

[zerglings]

another computer and laptop manufacturer sya.. meron bestbuy nyan.. pero sa online lang sya.. ewan ko lang ngayon kung meron pa.. c",)

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2006/07/dell_laptop_3.jpg

another dell laptop.. tsk tsk tsk

[bryan_wafu]

Acer Aspire 3628ANWXCi Notebook

Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology - Dothan 400MHz !
Intel® Pentium® M 735A
- 1.70GHz / 2Mb / 400MHz
Intel® 915GM chipset - shared Video !
256Mb DDR2-533MHz
Intel® High def. Audio
14.1in. WXGA TFT - CrystalBrite TFT Color LCD and Dual Display via Acer GridVista (Wide Panoramic)
Intel® GMA 900 up to 128Mb VRAM
DVD+CDRW Combo Drive
40Gb Harddrive / 56Kb Modem
Battery - Li-ION
10-100Mbps Wired LAN
Intel® PRO-Wireless LAN 54Mbps
NO Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition


okei po ba 'to? mura lang kasi eh, yan lang kaya ng budget ko. thanks po.

[babygurl_archer]

so.. any reason as to why dell laptops are like that?

[RiskyMode]

may pagka-Eye Candy ang Averatec.....

ewan ko lang kung ang performance ay matino.

matino **** averatec in terms of speed and stability problema
lang yun casing is very sensitive dhil sobrang light/thin at
madaling uminit!.

my friend got his dell XPS laptop three months ago kaso
sira agad mga I/O ports nya! :eek:

[orionspear]

help po sana.. hindi po kasi gumagana yung delete and down keys ng laptop ko.. tapos paminsan, pag tinotopak, hindi rin gumagana yung ibang columns ng keyboard ko..

DELL din po laptop ko.. siguro mga 5-6 years na po ito, 3 years in my possession.. dapat ba akong kabahan sa pagsabog na iyan?

[DeepZer0]

@Dell Explosions: They unknowingly purchased Mission Impossible editions of Dell Laptops.

[zerglings]

help po sana.. hindi po kasi gumagana yung delete and down keys ng laptop ko.. tapos paminsan, pag tinotopak, hindi rin gumagana yung ibang columns ng keyboard ko..

DELL din po laptop ko.. siguro mga 5-6 years na po ito, 3 years in my possession.. dapat ba akong kabahan sa pagsabog na iyan?

bili ka na ng bagong keyboard for your laptop... unless may remedyo jan.. c",)

wag ka kabahan sa pagsabog ng dell laptop mo.. even though may mga reported na sumasabog yung laptop ng dell hindi naman lahat ng dell sumasabog.. c",) ayan, pinagtatanggol ko na dell kahit na dell hater ako.. hahaha...

[babygurl_archer]

^ wushuuuu!! :lol:

[zerglings]

totoo naman ah... pinagtanggol ko na... hehehe... basta hindi pa rin ako bibili ng DELL... hehehe

[topnotch97]

totoo naman ah... pinagtanggol ko na... hehehe... basta hindi pa rin ako bibili ng DELL... hehehe

tama! kaya dapat AlienWare ang bilhin mong notebook. :D

[iRebirth]

was thinking of buying a laptop/notebook by the time I graduate (HS), which would be better...

Mac or Windows?

If it's Windows, which brand would be best in money-wise and quality-wise?

thnx. :)

[karl29]

Try and wait for the Dual 2 Core ones..

[jisc]

does dual core means dual flame? :lol:

[zerglings]

hindi pa rin ako bibili ng alienware.. besides hindi naman ako bumibili ng desktop.. parts lang binibili ko... i know may laptop pero hindi ako bibili ng laptop for gaming... masaya na ako sa 1GB na RAM at dual core at nvidia or ati graphics card..

[omi0nggoy]

the sexy and small 12" sony vaio can last 8 hours of pure work. it also has a sexy carbon fibre casing makin it extremely small and lightweight as well as extremely durable. its also extremely expensive for IGP and pentium m 2ghz. $3000AUD --- 120000pesos for the current exchange rate. damn thats expensive.

if thats what tickles your fancy.. then go for it.

but if lan gaming is your thing.. nothin beats alienware coz they use the mxm form factor of mobile graphics cards - you can also upgrade it by exchanging it. plus, alienware is also owned by dell.. so purty sure you can get em. but if you dont mind carrying a monitor with you, then you have lots of options for SFFs. my fave being the Armari ZPC64 - the original is old.. but im sure if you emailed the sales office, they can still whip you up a conroe and nvidia 7900GT for that form factor though :).

[topnotch97]

was thinking of buying a laptop/notebook by the time I graduate (HS), which would be better...

Mac or Windows?

If it's Windows, which brand would be best in money-wise and quality-wise?

thnx. :)
try to wait for next year, so that the new laptops would either have Vista and Leopard ready.

depende din sa iyo, since pupunta ka ng college. as for starters anong major mo? kasi duon din nakasalaylay kung anong mga programs and softwares na kakailanganin mo sa college. then once figured out, duon na lalabas kung anong requirements mo, Vista or Laptop, at kahit ba deskstop or pc yan.

kung may kilala ka na nasa college, tanong mo sa kanila kung anong software ang ginagamit nila, para maanticipate mo kung anong build ang gusto mo.

para by the time na nasa college, alam mo na kung anong kakailanganin mo at pag-gagamitan. pagpipili ka ng laptop, parang tinanong ka: "anong gusto mo? pizza or hamburger?" *okay*

for now, ipon ko muna ng pera. kasi baka manghinayang ka by next year na may mas magandang revision dahil sa bagong OS.

tapos may chance ka pang pumili ng kung anong size ang gusto mo. dahil marami sa laptop ang malaki at mabigat.

don't be tempted sa "low" price, cause it might end up as "low tech." kaya sayang lang. and especially, avoid the so-called features, they're not gonna do any much. that's why laptops are for portability and accessibility, not a freakin space shuttle that do sub-orbital manuevers or interstellar travel. just travel by stargate.

[zerglings]

tama... kung sino man ang gusto bumili ng computer eh maghintay na lang next year para matake advantage rin yung kasamang OS sa binayaran mo.. thats one of the reason why i haven't upgraded my laptop.. im waiting for a tablet windows vista edition...

[dunamis]

try to wait for next year, so that the new laptops would either have Vista and Leopard ready.

depende din sa iyo, since pupunta ka ng college. as for starters anong major mo? kasi duon din nakasalaylay kung anong mga programs and softwares na kakailanganin mo sa college. then once figured out, duon na lalabas kung anong requirements mo, Vista or Laptop, at kahit ba deskstop or pc yan.

kung may kilala ka na nasa college, tanong mo sa kanila kung anong software ang ginagamit nila, para maanticipate mo kung anong build ang gusto mo.

para by the time na nasa college, alam mo na kung anong kakailanganin mo at pag-gagamitan. pagpipili ka ng laptop, parang tinanong ka: "anong gusto mo? pizza or hamburger?" *okay*

for now, ipon ko muna ng pera. kasi baka manghinayang ka by next year na may mas magandang revision dahil sa bagong OS.

tapos may chance ka pang pumili ng kung anong size ang gusto mo. dahil marami sa laptop ang malaki at mabigat.

don't be tempted sa "low" price, cause it might end up as "low tech." kaya sayang lang. and especially, avoid the so-called features, they're not gonna do any much. that's why laptops are for portability and accessibility, not a freakin space shuttle that do sub-orbital manuevers or interstellar travel. just travel by stargate.

is this the same case with apple notebooks (macbook)?

[topnotch97]

is this the same case with apple notebooks (macbook)?

nah. read the post again. only for people who are first time buyers.

you've been paying close attention to my post. ba't di ka ba kuntento sa Macbook mo? :lol:

[dunamis]

nah. read the post again. only for people who are first time buyers.

you've been paying close attention to my post. ba't di ka ba kuntento sa Macbook mo? :lol:

ay sorry. wala pa akong macbook. bibili pa lang :naughty:

[topnotch97]

malay mo may speed bump ng macbook next year. antay ka na lang muna, dunamis.

[fighter24]

PANU MALALAMAN KNG GUMAGANA *** COOLING FAN NG DELL LAPTOP? *** k c mahuli huli n a umiikot ** eh everytime na tinitignan ko laging nakastop *** *** fan....

[fighter24]

PANU MALALAMAN KNG GUMAGANA *** COOLING FAN NG DELL LAPTOP? *** k c mahuli huli n a umiikot ** eh everytime na tinitignan ko laging nakastop *** *** fan....

[jisc]

play a graphics extensive game or download and run that super pi program, it tries to compute pi with thousand precision, so it uses a lot of processing, thus making your computer hot

[accord_ex]

I really want to buy Dell 'coz of the price but then I read this:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060815/ap_on_hi_te/dell_battery_recall

What do you guys think of Lenovo? OK ba na company yan? Here's the laptop I'm looking at (out of stock nga lang):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16834146154

[zerglings]

I really want to buy Dell 'coz of the price but then I read this:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060815/ap_on_hi_te/dell_battery_recall

What do you guys think of Lenovo? OK ba na company yan? Here's the laptop I'm looking at (out of stock nga lang):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16834146154

Lenovo bought IBM. enough said. c",)

Dang it. I missed BestBuy's sale. I should've bought this laptop (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7907722&type=product&productCategoryId=cat15157&id=1149206843338).

[fighter24]

guys meron akong tanung regarding to my DELL LATITUDE notebook..........kc nung inopen ko ** it turns all white *** ang screen then as in naka hung *** ** sa white.restart ako ng restart ganun parin puro white screen *** anng nakikita ko.............d ko lam kng anung reason bat naging ganun........

then chinarge ko nlng ** kc lowbat narin that time, nagplaplano n nga akong ipaayos then half an hour ko syang chinarge then pagopen ko gumana na tas may nakalagay na "sorry for the inconvenience the windows did not start due to power interruption,accidentally shutdown"

ganun b un nagwhite screen ** pag na accidentally turnoff *** laptop?

[topnotch97]

guys meron akong tanung regarding to my DELL LATITUDE notebook..........kc nung inopen ko ** it turns all white *** ang screen then as in naka hung *** ** sa white.restart ako ng restart ganun parin puro white screen *** anng nakikita ko.............d ko lam kng anung reason bat naging ganun........

then chinarge ko nlng ** kc lowbat narin that time, nagplaplano n nga akong ipaayos then half an hour ko syang chinarge then pagopen ko gumana na tas may nakalagay na "sorry for the inconvenience the windows did not start due to power interruption,accidentally shutdown"

ganun b un nagwhite screen ** pag na accidentally turnoff *** laptop?

bawal na po ang magsulat ng TXT sa mga post. sige ka, magagalit sa iyo ang Mods.:)

[topnotch97]

Dang it. I missed BestBuy's sale. I should've bought this laptop (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7907722&type=product&productCategoryId=cat15157&id=1149206843338).
hintayin mo na lang ang SALE sa Labor Day Weekend.

di bale, hintayin ko yung scanned ads, tapos post ko dito. *okay*

[zerglings]

speaking of labor day weekend...on call ako nun... grrrrrr.... pang asar... punta dapat ako ng vegas that week...argh!!!!

[topnotch97]

orderin mo online, tapos in-store pick-up na lang.

may R-Zone card ka naman ng bestbuy diba?

[zerglings]

orderin mo online, tapos in-store pick-up na lang.

may R-Zone card ka naman ng bestbuy diba?

i know i can do that pero some items are not available for pickup.. anyways, ill try.. hehehe..

no, wala akong reward zone... hindi ako nagapply.... kapag employee kasi don hindi mo magagamit yung reward card... so far i haven't purchased anything big from bestbuy after i left the company... puro online purchases na kasi ko eh..

[topnotch97]

nasa 4th quarter na yung dadating na bagong & updated models eh. kaya kailangan ma-liquidate na nila. kaya pala dumadami yung pages ng weekend ads nila. tapos fall semester pa.

[zerglings]

ganon po ba sir???

[topnotch97]

yeah. "would you like to purchase a $200 warranty, coz we know you're gonna messed up you stuff, and you gonna come down crying on us.... blah blah..." :lol:

[zerglings]

the reason why they're pushing for the warranty because they hardly make money from those desktops and laptops that they sell.. maybe about $100-$150... that's it... i like the warranty because of the free battery every year.. c",)

[fighter24]

bakit po pag inopen ko yung laptop ko it turns all white lang ** with no reasons....then after 3-10 minutes ok na siya pag inopen ko ulit............
help me pls

[topnotch97]

the reason why they're pushing for the warranty because they hardly make money from those desktops and laptops that they sell.. maybe about $100-$150... that's it... i like the warranty because of the free battery every year.. c",)

i use those batteries as a door stopper. :lol:

[zerglings]

i use those batteries as a door stopper. :lol:

lol... okay?? labo mo.. hehehe..

[tylerdurden]

bili ako laptop, 30 thousand lang ang budget, meron kaya ako makikita na at least centrino man lang. brand new sana for the warranty....

any suggestions?

[topnotch97]

30k? mga 40k meron, matino-tino.
alam ko may nakita akong 40k na HP notebook, di lang matandaan kung aling store sa cyberzone ko nakita. hmmmm

[mortenharkett72]

OK rin ba yung laptop na verified by Intel?

[tylerdurden]

COMPAQ PRESARIO C501 CELERON NOTEBOOK

Compaq Presario C501 Celeron NoteBook

Super Best Valued Compaq . . .
• Intel® Celeron® M Processor 430
- 1Mb L2 Cache, 1.73GHz, 533MHz FSB
• Mobile Intel® 940GML Express Chipset
• 256Mb SODIMM Memory
• 15.4in. WXGA Widescreen Brightview LCD
• 80Gb Hard Disk Drive
• CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
• 802.11b/g Wireless LAN (54Mbps)
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900
• 10/100Mbps LAN / 56Kbps Fax Modem
• 3 x USB 2.0 Ports
• Li-Ion battery pack
• FreeDOS Operating System
• Weight: 2.9Kgs.

PhP 29,399.00

Eto Ok ba ito? celeron m lang sya. Maganda ba after sales support ng COMPAQ? Ok ba brand na ito? sirain? or what?

[encanto]

^ Mukhang ayos 'yan, 'a? *okay* Saan binebenta?

Ako naman ang magtatanong, I am planning to buy the following model of Toshiba. Lista ko 'yung specs. Pwede na ba 'to for Vista?

---
Toshiba Satellite 1400-503
Part Number : PS140E-03CSR-xx
Key Features
- Experience the power - the latest technology to run any application
- Get connected - superior communications keep you constantly in touch
- Entertainment to go - enjoy fabulous digital multimedia anywhere, anytime
- Move with style - innovative design delivers stunning looks and easy use
- Life made easier - everything pre-installed for ready-to-go convenience

Processor type : Mobile Intel® Celeron® Processor
clock speed : 1.33 GHz
Front Side Bus : 133 MHz
2nd level cache : 256 KB

System memory standard : 256 MB
maximum expandability : 1,024 MB
technology : SDRAM

Hard disk capacity : 20 GB
certification : S.M.A.R.T.

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive maximum speed : 24-speed CD-ROM, 8-speed CD-R, 8-speed CD-RW, 8-speed DVD

Display size : 14.1 "
type : TFT colour display
internal resolution : 1024 x 768

Graphics adapter manufacturer : Trident
type : CyberALADDiN-T
memory amount : 16 MB
memory type : SDRAM UMA
BitBlT : 128 bit
connected bus : 4 x AGP bus

Internal video modes resolution : 1,024 x 768
maximum number of colours : 16.7 million

Interfaces
1 x headphone
1 x DC-in
1 x external monitor
1 x TV-out (NTSC/PAL; RCA connector)
1 x RJ-11
1 x RJ-45
1 x parallel
3 x USB
1 x external microphone
1 x Fast InfraRed (FIR)

Expansion
2 x memory slots (1 to configure)
type : 2 x PC Card Type II or 1 x PC Card Type III

Wireless communication Compliancy : FIR
Network Support : 4 Mbps
Wireless Technology : Fast InfraRed

Wired communication topology : international V.90 modem
speed : 56 Kbps data (V.90) and 14.4 Kbps fax (V.17)
topology : Ethernet LAN
speed : 10/100 Base-TX

Sound system supported audio format : 16-bit stereo, SoundBlaster Pro 3.01 and Windows Sound System 2.0 compatible
supported sound standards : MIDI & Wavetable synthesis
speakers : built-in stereo speakers
manufacturer : Toshiba Bass Enhanced Sound System, ALI-M1535

Battery technology : lithium-ion
maximum life : 3.1 hours
AC adapter input voltage : autosensing AC adapter (100/240 V) for worldwide usage
Physical dimensions W x L x H : 327.6 x 286.6 x 42.8/45.5 mm
weight : 3.4 kg

Warranty
2-year international warranty

[topnotch97]

COMPAQ PRESARIO C501 CELERON NOTEBOOK

Compaq Presario C501 Celeron NoteBook

Super Best Valued Compaq . . .
• Intel® Celeron® M Processor 430
- 1Mb L2 Cache, 1.73GHz, 533MHz FSB
• Mobile Intel® 940GML Express Chipset
• 256Mb SODIMM Memory
• 15.4in. WXGA Widescreen Brightview LCD
• 80Gb Hard Disk Drive
• CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
• 802.11b/g Wireless LAN (54Mbps)
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900
• 10/100Mbps LAN / 56Kbps Fax Modem
• 3 x USB 2.0 Ports
• Li-Ion battery pack
• FreeDOS Operating System
• Weight: 2.9Kgs.

PhP 29,399.00

Eto Ok ba ito? celeron m lang sya. Maganda ba after sales support ng COMPAQ? Ok ba brand na ito? sirain? or what?

ok din yan. yung nga lang i-maxed out mo na yung RAM.
yung HD parang nakakabitin. maganda siguro kung 100Gig, pero ok na yan kung wala ka masyadong data na kailangan puno dapat.
walang WinXP? kaya siguro 30k.

[stepehenyan@12]

encanto>>> magkano yung toshiba? alam ko mahal yan? well if you can afford it why not! maganda yung 2 year warranty! as for the specs it depends what do you plan on using it?

[valvowski]

anybody here here had the chance to try this one;

acer aspire 5552wxmi

can't seem to find a review for this model

[▌▌►]

^ Mukhang ayos 'yan, 'a? *okay* Saan binebenta?

Ako naman ang magtatanong, I am planning to buy the following model of Toshiba. Lista ko 'yung specs. Pwede na ba 'to for Vista?


The short answer is no. I don't think you can run even Home Basic. The RAM simply won't cut it with any version of Vista. (You might be able to run stuff with a 2GB USB drive through ReadyBoost..) And couple that with a Celeron, and you'll even have major slow downs with XP.

And 20GB of HD space.. I think Vista needs around 15GB already..

[▌▌►]

I generally prefer Lenovo Laptops. I always recommend their Thinkpad line. Good specs, very nice build quality and very competitive price.

[tylerdurden]

very competitive? di ba mahal ang thinkpads?

[▌▌►]

^ It depends. Right now a ThinkPad Z61t is going for roughly US $ 1100 direct. Roughly the same as a similarly specced HP. And with a regular price of ~ US $ 1300 that's about the same as, or only slightly more expensive than other direct sellers. And you get much better build quality without paying for something like an Acer Ferrari.

Although of course if you get an HP, Acer, Toshiba or any laptop from a big box store, they might have a better sale every now and then.

[clueless_22]

how about second-hand laptops? interested kc tatay ko dun sa laptop sa openpinoy.com, yung SAMSUNG SENS Q 10 at SAMSUNG SENS Q 760.galing daw sa korea, ginamit before ng kia company, tapos binenta sa kanila kc kelangan daw mag-upgrade ng kia...

ok po ba un o hinde?

[swatchboy]

san ba pwede mag trade in ng laptop?

[HeaVeNSenT_18]

Hi! Just a question... which brand is nicer for a laptop? Sony or Toshiba? Which one has more support for hardware there in the Philippines? My cousin's interested to buy a laptop here in the States kasi and she's curious which brand is better if she decides to bring the laptop there in the Philippines.. :)

[jobls_prsn]

For Toshiba vs Sony, it depend on the use, specs, and price. :)

Suggestion ko, ask customer service of each brand about international warranty or check their websites. Ingat lang sa international 'LIMITED' warranty. Make sure your cousin reads the fine print.

[thebluemystery]

dun sa nag ask about dun sa laptop from open pinoy specially yung samsung sens q10 which is around 18k nung binili ko last yr.. i think ***** tsambahan because yun akin maganda parin quality..

binili ko kasi yung laptop based sa specifications ko.,. im a web designer.. and siempre kelangan yung laptop gagamitin ko sa mga presentations.. most of the programs naman ok.. indi naman cia mabagal sincer inapgrade ko naman yung memory and ram.. and meron pa kong konting inupgrade based on my specifications...

i guess pag bibilli ka ng laptop identify mo muna kung san mo gagamitin.. or gagawin mo na cia primary computer mo coz honestly ako most of all design and development (web development) and even playing pc games eh sa Desktop ko pa rin,, yung laptop ko is for secondary purpose or for travel lang kaya i dont need pa sobrang techie or hi perforamnce laptops.. but for me yung laptop na nabilis ko is hi-performance na based sa specifications ko :)

[smilewarrior]

COMPAQ PRESARIO C501 CELERON NOTEBOOK

Compaq Presario C501 Celeron NoteBook

Super Best Valued Compaq . . .
• Intel® Celeron® M Processor 430
- 1Mb L2 Cache, 1.73GHz, 533MHz FSB
• Mobile Intel® 940GML Express Chipset
• 256Mb SODIMM Memory
• 15.4in. WXGA Widescreen Brightview LCD
• 80Gb Hard Disk Drive
• CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
• 802.11b/g Wireless LAN (54Mbps)
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900
• 10/100Mbps LAN / 56Kbps Fax Modem
• 3 x USB 2.0 Ports
• Li-Ion battery pack
• FreeDOS Operating System
• Weight: 2.9Kgs.

PhP 29,399.00

Eto Ok ba ito? celeron m lang sya. Maganda ba after sales support ng COMPAQ? Ok ba brand na ito? sirain? or what?

Okay ang Compaq presario, bang for the buck talaga.

Tanong ko lang, may kasama bang recovery disks yung laptop?

Darating kasi ang panahon na kakailanganin mong i-reformat yung laptop, mas maganda sana kung may kasamang recovery disks ( isang Operating system DVD at isang Application and Driver recovery DVD).

Kung ako kasi, hindi ako bibili ng laptop ng walang kasamang Operating System.

Mas maganda sana kung dedicated yung graphics card, hindi talaga maganda kahit anong Intel Graphics Media Accelerator.

[lytblu]

diba pag core duo medyo mahal na? ano bang iba pang processor na matino pero di kasing mahal ng core duo?

[DJ_yAn]

got an Acer Aspire 3683NW at Villman

Intel Celeron 1.6GHz na siya
Centrino narin ata..
14.1Widescreen
512MB DDR2
60GB
DVD Multi-layer (w/c i dont know what that means)
WiFi-Lan
Modem
Card-Reader

got it for 29k

naka promo ata ito nung binili ko retail was at 35k.

[Eries]

Help please. I'm also planning to buy a laptop sometime next month. I'm willing to shell out around 70K for a good laptop since it'll most likely take the place of my beloved desktop. What can you guys say about these:

Windows Vista™ Home Basic: ASUS A8JR CORE™2 DUO NOTEBOOK
Offers the very first ATI Mobility Radeon™ X2300 Solution . . . Certified for Windows Vista™ graphics . . .

Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5500
(1.66GHz, 2Mb L2, 667MHz FSB)
Mobile Intel® 945PM Express Chipset
Intel® PRO / Wireless LAN 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g)
Microsoft Windows Vista™ Home Basic
1.0Gb DDR2-533MHz
120Gb SATA Mobile HDD
14.1in. WXGA ColorShine TFT Color LCD (Wide Screen)
1.3MP camera embedded
Bluetooth Device embedded
DVD Super Multi-Drive
4-in-1 card reader . . .SD, MMC, MS, MS-Pro
New ExpressCard Slot
ATI Radeon™ X2300 - 896Mb Hyper Memory**
10-100-1000Mbps Gigabit LAN / 56Kb modem

** The new ATI Mobility Radeon X2300 will boost graphical performance, and utilize ATI HyperMemory memory management technology to deliver enhanced performance-per-watt operations. It will also offer Certified for Windows Vista™ 3D graphics that supports the visually stunning Windows Aero user interface **

** ATI Mobility Radeon X2300 - Great Graphics for Thin and Light Notebooks
The ATI Mobility Radeon™ X2300 delivers Certified for Windows Vista™ graphics, ATI Avivo™ video and display technology for smooth video playback support, and ATI PowerPlay™ power management for long battery life; as well as, ATI HyperMemory™ to expand graphics memory with system memory for enhanced visual performance. **

Noteworthy . . . 5x USB Ports, 1x TV-Out, 1x DVI Port, 1x Card Reader, 1x Express Card, 1x IEEE1394, 1x VGA Out, 1x RJ11, 1x RJ45

Php 69,999.00

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Acer Aspire 5583WXMI Core™2 Duo NoteBook - (XPH / VHP)

Acer Aspire 5583WXMI Core™2 Duo NoteBook:

2 versions: XPH and VHP ......
both . . .runing 1Gb RAM and 120Gb HDD

Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5500
(1.66GHz, 2Mb L2, 667MHz FSB)
Intel® 945PM Express Chipset
Intel® Pro-Wireless 3945 a/b/g Card
14.1in. CrystalBrite WXGA TFT Display 1280 X 800 / camera embedded
NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7300 (Turbo Cache) - 256Mb VRAM
Built-in 8x DVD SuperMulti DL Drive
1.0Gb DDR2 667MHz Memory
120Gb 5400rpm PATA HDD
Built-in 10/100/1000Mbps
Gigabit LAN
6-cell Li-Ion Battery
5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
Weight: 2.4Kgs. (w/ battery)
Built-in 1.3M pixels CMOS camera
Bluetooth™
Carry Bag

Recovery CD - Microsoft® Windows® XP Home ---- PhP 64,999.00

or

Recovery CD - Microsoft Windows Vista™ Home Premium ---- PhP 69,999.00

The ff. features are only available if and only if Operating System comes from an Acer Microsoft® Windows® Recovery CD . . . (in this laptop . . .fortunately, ALL good features are included !)

1. Acer GridVista
2. Acer Empowering Technology
3. Acer Arcade Software

Note: Acer Empowering Technology - simplify - - - hard-to-access computer settings . . .

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Windows Vista™ Home Basic: Compaq Presario V3235TU - Core™2 Duo NoteBook
• Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
• Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5500
- 2Mb L2 Cache, 1.66GHz, 667MHz FSB
• Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset
• 512Mb DDR2 SODIMM Memory
• 14in. WXGA Widescreen Brightview LCD
• 120Gb Hard Disk Drive
• DL DVD±R/RW Drive (DVD Writer)
• 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN (54Mbps)
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
• 10/100 Mbps LAN / 56Kbps Fax Modem
• 5-in-1 Digital Media Reader Slot
• 3 x USB 2.0 Ports
• Built-In Bluetooth technology
• Infrared
• Altec Lansing Speakers
• Li-Ion battery pack
• Microsoft Windows Vista™ Home Basic
• Weight: 2.9Kgs.

Php 69,999.00

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Those are off Laptop King Online. They have similar specs, so you guys basically have an idea of my preferences. I'd have liked to include a Lenovo in my list but it won't fit my budget. Any suggestions? :)

[smilewarrior]

^Good morning. PC Express also sells the Asus A8JR for a similar price, but without an Operating System dvd. Personally, I like the specifications. Not sure, but if in the future you'd want Vista Premium, you'll have to increase the ram to 2 gb.

I'm a Compaq fan, so the the Compaq v3235TU really catches my eye. I'm not happy with the graphics card though. That intel graphics media accelarator just isn't worth it if you ask me, but this is my personal opinion.

Try looking at a laptop with dedicated graphics and one with shared graphics, if you don't mind the difference, then please go ahead and get one with shared graphics.

For the dedicated graphics card alone and because it even has an incorporated camera and DVD burner, I'd personally get the Asus A8JR.

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Have you tried looking at tipidpc.com? It's sort of like Ebay.ph , but focuses more on laptops and desktops.

Similar to shopping at Ebay, you'll have to be careful with your purchases.

You'll need to determine first whether the seller is trustworthy before paying, lest you become a victim of fraud (and for this, there is a feedback system incorporated , with both positive and negative comments for each seller). Both brand new units and second hand units are sold there.

Some of the tipidpc sellers like Cooltoyz have an actual store and a separate website you can visit and view the laptop options and prices (if I'm not mistaken, even PC Corner is a member of tipidpc). Just google Cooltoyz and you'll be able to find the website.

[Romancon]

Nabili ko yung Compaq Presario V3235TU kaso hindi talaga sapat yung 512mb na ram ang bagal talaga.

[smilewarrior]

^Kung Windows Vista, kahit vista basic, kailangan nga mas madaming ram. Kung Windows XP, medyo tolerable kahit 512 mb lang yung ram (pero siyempre mas madaming ram , mas mabuti talaga).

[Romancon]

ya vista nga kaya gapang.
pwede ba i upgrade yung ram nito?

[Eries]

Thanks for all the input. Now I'm torn between Asus and Acer. Truth is, I'm leaning more towards Acer simply because of its recovery CD and XP option. (I want to try out Vista but then again I'm thinking maybe I ought to stick with XP, for the mean time at least.) But I've heard that Asus is better in terms of quality. What's your take on that?

Regarding TipidPC and CoolToyz, I've been visiting those sites quite often lately but they don't have the Asus/Acer products mentioned in my previous post. Yet.

[smilewarrior]

Romancon, dude kung gusto mong i-upgrade yung ram, mabuti pa dalhin mo yung laptop kung saang shop mo siya binili at doon sa shop mo ipa-upgrade kung papayag sila. Ang inaalala ko kasi, baka magkaproblema sa warranty kapag sa iba mo ipagalaw laptop mo.

Eries, pareho tayo ng iniisip. Kahit ako, baka next year pa ako mag-uupgrade to vista. Medyo hesitant pa ako mag-upgrade ngayon, kasi malamang kailangan kong bumili ng bagong laptop para lang gumana ng tama ang vista.

Kung gusto mo, hanap ka na lang ng mga windows xp laptops na may dedicated memory at dvd burner drives sa Tipidpc or sa ibang computer sites.

Pansin ko lang, sa mga tinitingnan kong laptop websites sa US, yung mga binibenta nila usually Vista na ang bundled software.

Pwede ka rin namang maghintay ng input mula sa mga computer enthusiasts dito tungkol sa Acer.

Good luck.

[tylerdurden]

bumili ako acer walang kasamang WINDOWS OS. acer aspire 5610 ata yung model. intel core solo. so far ok naman, mabilis naman kahit 512 mb memory lang....

[altec chancing]

Is HP a good brand for laptops?

Are these specs ok?

HP Pavilion dv6000t series
Genuine Windows Vista Business (32-bit)
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T7200 (2.0GHz/4MB L2Cache)
15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
HP Imprint Finish + Microphone + Webcam
2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
HP Expresscard TV Tuner for Windows Vista Notebook
12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Thanks.

[smilewarrior]

^Wicked specs! Between HP's Pavillon line and Hp's business line of notebooks, I'd prefer getting the pavillon line.

Honestly though, even if HP had previously acquired compaq, my personal bias (based on using both an HP laptop and a Compaq laptop) is that a Compaq is slightly better in terms of build quality. Still, having an HP laptop with those specifications isn't unfortunate at all. If you really like it and can afford it, then please go ahead and buy it.

You might want to check out other laptop brands like Toshiba or even Dell before making your final decision.

Happy hunting.

[Horcrux]

Guys balak ko sanang magpabili ng laptop sa mom ko sa states ok na ba etong specs na napili ko? For gaming at school projects ko sya mostly balak gamitin.

Dell Inspiron E1505 Dual Core

PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7200 (2.00GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB)
OPERATING SYSTEM FREE Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium with 1GB of memory
LCD PANEL 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display with TrueLife™(glossy)
MEMORY 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2 Dimm
HARD DRIVE 120GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
OPTICAL DRIVE FREE 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
VIDEO CARD 256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory™
SOUND OPTIONS Integrated Audio
My Accessories

BATTERY OPTIONS 53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
WIRELESS CARDS Dell Wireless 1390b/g (54Mbps)
COLOR CHOICE Carbon Fiber QuickSnap™ Cover
My Software

PRODUCTIVITY No productivity suite- Includes Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD
ANTI-VIRUS & SECURITY McAfee Security Center 30-day trial
PHOTOS, MUSIC & MORE! Trial pack- Basic and trial products from Corel and Yahoo
My Service

WARRANTY AND SERVICE 1Yr Ltd Warranty and Mail-In Service
DIAL-UP INTERNET ACCESS 6 Months America Online Internet Access Included
ENVIRONMENTAL OPTIONS Free Recycling Kit
ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM

Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem

Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0
Miscellaneous E1505 Dual Core
Processor Branding Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
Labels Windows Vista™ Premium

$1,143

[smilewarrior]

^From the US? Tingnan mo website ng Dell, may special offer sila ngayon for the e1505, similar specifications as yours but 2 gb ram and 160 gb hard drive for only $1048.

[altec chancing]

^Wicked specs! Between HP's Pavillon line and Hp's business line of notebooks, I'd prefer getting the pavillon line.

Honestly though, even if HP had previously acquired compaq, my personal bias (based on using both an HP laptop and a Compaq laptop) is that a Compaq is slightly better in terms of build quality. Still, having an HP laptop with those specifications isn't unfortunate at all. If you really like it and can afford it, then please go ahead and buy it.

You might want to check out other laptop brands like Toshiba or even Dell before making your final decision.

Happy hunting.

This will be my very first laptop by the way. Is the specs really too high? I'm planning to buy this in the US, so my target price will be around USD800 - USD1,000 at least. If it's too high a spec, then I'll downgrade to 6 Cells and forsake the TV tuner. :(

Actually, I'm thinking of another brand like Toshiba. What current model can you recommend?

Thanks!

[Horcrux]

^From the US? Tingnan mo website ng Dell, may special offer sila ngayon for the e1505, similar specifications as yours but 2 gb ram and 160 gb hard drive for only $1048.

Yes sa US mangagaling. San po makikita *** special offer ng e1505 nila na check ko po dell site pero hindi ko mahanap? Wala na bang additional fees na kelangan bayaran pag bibili ka sa online stores?

[smilewarrior]

^Hello again, you can find it here:
Free Upgrades: 2GB memory and 160GB HDD, plus more! Inspiron E1505
All Around Entertainment
(http://www.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/cto_inspn_e1505?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs)

and you'll have to look at this : Build my Dell (http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=DNDWEA3&s=dhs)

The site says shipping is free for Inspiron systems over $799.

[smilewarrior]

This will be my very first laptop by the way. Is the specs really too high? I'm planning to buy this in the US, so my target price will be around USD800 - USD1,000 at least. If it's too high a spec, then I'll downgrade to 6 Cells and forsake the TV tuner. :(

Actually, I'm thinking of another brand like Toshiba. What current model can you recommend?

Thanks!

Hello. You can try looking at websites like CompUSA or Circuit City for pre-built laptop systems and their specifications. Sometimes you get lucky and you'll be able to find a decent laptop at a relatively affordable price. You can also look at Best Buy or PC connection.

For Toshiba, try looking at this: Satellite P100-087028
(http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/pdet.to?seg=HHO&poid=370238) (It's 7.2 lbs, combo drive not dvd burner, 17 inch screen, Vista Home Premium, but the ram's only 1 gb wish it were 2 gb)
If you want a dvd burner, it will cost you another $200.

[altec chancing]

^thanks.

Would you happen to know a laptop which could last you for 5 years at least?

[smilewarrior]

^I guess that would all depend on how well you take care of the laptop (here are some laptop don'ts I know of):

1. Don't drop your laptop (it happened to me, bummer :( )

2. Don't spill liquids on your laptop, particularly coffee, hot chocolate or sodas. Coffee and laptops do not mix, particularly when you spill hot coffee on your laptop's keyboard.

3. Don't store your laptop in a flimsy laptop bag. A laptop bag should have good padding and be of sufficient thickness so that it protects your laptops from accidental bumps, nudges or whatnot.

[Romancon]

Hi smilewarrior!
Anong magandang laptop bag ang ma susugest mo?

[smilewarrior]

^Hello. I'd recommend Targus. Pwede na rin siguro ang Sumdex.

[bishop]

I generally prefer Lenovo Laptops. I always recommend their Thinkpad line. Good specs, very nice build quality and very competitive price.

very competitive? di ba mahal ang thinkpads?

^ It depends. Right now a ThinkPad Z61t is going for roughly US $ 1100 direct. Roughly the same as a similarly specced HP. And with a regular price of ~ US $ 1300 that's about the same as, or only slightly more expensive than other direct sellers. And you get much better build quality without paying for something like an Acer Ferrari.

Although of course if you get an HP, Acer, Toshiba or any laptop from a big box store, they might have a better sale every now and then.

I'm very partial to Lenovo/IBM laptops as well.

A piece of advise though when getting ThinkPads, always go for either the T or X series. Anything else is garbage. Okay fine that's an exaggeration. But I won't mention the reasons anymore.

For those who might be asking for credibility, yeah I'm an IBMer.

[jobls_prsn]

If you do spill liquids on your laptop, http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/20/what-to-do-if-you-spill-liquid-on-your-laptop/

[TeQuiLa.cHiQ]

Hi! Same as everybody else... i'm planning to buy a laptop.. basically, i'm just looking for brand suggestions.. will be buying it here in US too! :) I've heard a lot of people say that Dell and Toshiba's a nice brand.. how about Sony VAIO? Anybody used it already? Also, does Dell/Toshiba/Sony have tech support for their laptops their in the Phils.. i'm planning to buy one for my cousin too!

[TeQuiLa.cHiQ]

I saw this Toshiba Notebook in the Circuit City Webbie... I think it's really nice and the specs are perfect for me! So what do you guys think?

Toshiba Satellite A205-S4597 15.4" Widescreen Notebook PC

SPECS:
Processor brand Intel®
Processor type Core Duo
Processor speed 1.9GHz
Bus Speed 533MHz
Level 2 cache 2MB

RAM 2GB
Memory Type (RAM) 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300)
RAM expandable to: 4GB
Storage/Drives
Hard Drive Speed 5400RPM
Hard drive size 160GB
Burns DVDs Yes
Graphics and sound
Screen size 15.4"
Maximum screen resolution 1280 x 800
Video memory 256MB
Video Memory Type Shared

USB 2.0 4
FireWire 1
Infrared port No
PC card No
Express Card Yes
S-video Out Yes
Media card slot Yes
VGA Yes
TV tuner No

Dial-up Modem Included
Ethernet Yes
Wireless 802.11a/g/n
Bluetooth No
Built-in Webcam Yes

Operating system Windows® Vista Home Premium
Warranty Parts 12 Months
Warranty Labor 12 Months

Height 1.3 inches
Width 14.3 inches
Depth 10.5 inches
Weight 5.7 lbs.

[RLboy]

Can anyone here tell me what a graphic designer's minimum laptop spec should be? I prefer a white casing and a 15" though, plus a camera if possible. :confused:

[dWitch]

suggestion naman pls, i opt to buy a new laptop, tulungan nyo naman ako mamili pls.

hp with intel dual core 1.66 and with 2 gb ddram, 120 gb hard drive, with 1.3 mp internet cam, dvd writer & bluetooth, this one has a special edition beautiful glossy white n silver look, the price would be 76,610 in php

or should i choose a toshiba laptop with a 1.73 gb dual core, 1 gb ddrm, dvd writer, bluetooth but without cam, the look is the normal black silver face of toshiba satellite. Price is 52,975 in php.

i really want an hp coz it was really beautiful face outside kso hesitate ako s specs, which is better ba, a 1.66 with a 2gb memory or a 1.73 with a 1gb memory and both would be running windows vista premium. Help me naman pls.

[dWitch]

~bump~ ko lang

[topnotch97]

subukan mong buhatin yung laptop. kung nabibigatan ka, kumuha ka ng mas magaan. wag kang kukuha ng mabigat sa balikat.

[tylerdurden]

nalalakihan ako sa screen ng laptop ko. 15.4 inches. di ko tuloy mailabas. :(

[smilewarrior]

TeQuiLa.cHiQ, price and graphics card of that laptop?

RL_Boy, if I were you, I'd register at Cnet.com and post my question there (at either the laptop forum or you can try and ask one of their editors). I'm positive they'll be able to help you.

dwitch, what's the model number and graphics card for both laptops?

[sadirmata]

i'm thinking na kukuha ng dell xps m1210. tanong ko lang, mayroon na bang dell service center sa manila or elsewhere sa pilipinas?

[smilewarrior]

^Wala ata, not sure though. The m1210 is a nice little laptop, with a comfortable keyboard and built-in camera.

I've never used one for a very long period of time though, so I can't really comment on the laptop's long term performance.

[TeQuiLa.cHiQ]

TeQuiLa.cHiQ, price and graphics card of that laptop?



it says: "...integrated Intel graphics and 256MB of shared video memory..."

Price: $1129.99

[donkey2004]

ok ba ASUS brand in general? may service center ba yun sa pinas?

[dWitch]

smilewarrior yung hp dv6298ea ang model nya special edition white ng pavillion, tas yung toshiba satellite 100. Yung graphics card, di ko alam exactly, basta alam ko pareho lang ata, ang pagkakaiba lang talaga nila were yung processor, memory, outer look. Tas extra lang yung built in internet cam sa hp. Ano bang mas prefer sa vista premium. 1.66 ghz with 2 gb memory or 1.73 ghz with 1 gb memory? Thank you, gusto ko lang maliwanagan bago ko bumili this fri. God's will.

[smilewarrior]

TeQuiLa.cHiQ: It's nice, except for the graphics card. What I'd suggest is that you physically visit a laptop store and see the difference between integrated graphics (Intel) and dedicated graphics (Ati Radeon or Nvidia). If you don't mind the difference, then please go ahead and buy this laptop.

Me, I use one laptop with an integrated graphics chip, and another laptop with dedicated graphics. Between the two, I prefer dedicated graphics. Images and video are crisper and cleaner. It's just a lot easier on the eyes. This is my personal preferrence though, you might think differently.

donkey2004: Between Asus and Acer, I'd get an asus. If you are interested in laptop reviews, you may want to look at Cnet.com and Notebookreview.com. Consumer feedback is certainly useful in finding the right laptop for you.

dWitch: Windows Vista Home Premium Recommended system requirements (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/homepremium/default.mspx)

I would also recommend you read specific laptop reviews at Cnet.com and Notebookreview.com.

I'm a fan of dedicated graphics, I don't really like integrated graphics (Intel). I would also recommend you physically visit a laptop store and see the difference between integrated graphics (Intel) and dedicated graphics (Ati Radeon or Nvidia). Just choose the one you like.

It would also be more convenient for you if the Microsoft Vista Home Premium comes bundled with the laptop. This way, at least you are sure that the laptop and the operating system are compatible.

I'd choose the hp, since it has more ram. You can save a bit by choosing a laptop without an integrated camera, but it's up to you.



Good luck.