All about laptops.

[riverhorse]

^ I think that's a good choice. Kaming magkakapatid minalas kami sa HP laptops namin. While they were nice to look at, they never really lasted that long. Too bad because I really loved my HP Pavillon.

[GrieverLion]

Thank you for the reply! Yes that is my model.

Does the replacement neccesarily have to be a Quadro? I know this graphics card line is pretty expensive and I am not so sure if I can afford it. And I just checked the Nvidia website anyway and they have discontinued production of the 2500m.

I am looking for a cheaper and easier to find alternative. As long as it works on my laptop then I can probably live with it. I just don't want the laptop to go to waste, this thing was forking expensive when I bought it.

Currently, I am working in VGA mode and it is a headache just scrolling through webpages, considering the display is optimized for 1920x1200. Everything comes out too big, and there are horrendous display artifacts showing up. Lines and dots everywhere on the screen

The laptop is an older model workstation. I don't understand one thing. The card still works but only in VGA mode?

Try asking sa TipidPC.com for parts but it is still unlikely that those cards are available locally even if there are cheaper alternatives.

[add616reneb]

Ano mas OK. itong new Lenovo IdeaPad U460 Intel Pentium Processor P6000 (1.8 GHz 3MB cache memory, 4.8GT/s DMI)- 14" TFT, 320GB HDD, Genuine Windows 7 Home Basic 74

Cash promo price at Php 30,000 (SRP Php 34,900) w/ FREE External ODD, Laptop Bag,

or



Acer Aspire Timeline 3810T, Intel Core 2 SU3500-1.4GHz, 13" Widescreen, 3.0GB / 250GB HDD, Vista Home Basic

Cash price @ Php 28,980 w/ FREE BT Adapter, USB Optical Mouse, Notebook Cleaner, Notebook Lock & Earphone w/ Microphne

[GrieverLion]

that Acer has a single-core low voltage processor. Good for 7-8 hours of battery life. It's like a bigger netbook but more powerful than an atom processor in netbooks. This Acer does not have a DVD drive either. (if it does it will be an external USB DVD drive) Depending on your usage or needs because those two laptops are not in the same class.

The Lenovo is an all around laptop with half the battery life (perhaps less). and heavier. But the P600 I believe is a dual-core processor.

[off_limits888]

i have two laptop model on the top of my list, still udecided though.

Asus K42JK or the Samsung laptop (black and red one)

both core i3 pero mas affordable ang ASUS..

any comment po. thanks.

[b_9904]

ooohhh.... i'm learning from this thread hehehehe

[rapid28]

i am also eyeing the samsung r439, comparing it to msi cx420. i think the samsung is more durable. and the price is just right at 30K. just my 2 cents

[arrimacababayao]

I need expert opinion.

My HP Compaq NC4000 served me well for the last six years and I feel that it is at its last hours. Lately, I had encountered problems with it (errors, battery problems, etc.)

So, I am planning to buy a new portable computer (laptop). I do not know the latest technology and developments on computers, that is why I am seeking some professional and expert help. I am in need of a laptop apt for:

a. various multimedia functions such as photo and video editing (i.e. Photoshop, Premiere Pro)
b. business (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Reader)
c. gaming and entertainment (i.e. Starcraft 2, movies)
d. multitasking
e. web browsing

I am also very particular about speed (of course), storage capacity (approx 500GB) and the screen resolution. As much as possible, a screen like that of a MacBook. Is it LED display? I am not sure. Running Windows 7, too.

Thanks in advance.

Btw, the budget is PhP 40,000.00. Though, I am much more than willing to shell out an additional PhP 10,000.00 for a more quality, performance-driven computer.

[riverhorse]

^ For your needs I would recommend this :

http://laptopmanila.com/316/news/asu...e-on-a-laptop/

ASUS N61Jv SonicMaster

* Intel Core i5-430M (2.26GHz)
* Windows 7 Home Premium
* 16.0″ LED-backlit TFT LCD display (1366 x 768, 16:9)
* 4GB DDR
* NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 325M with 1GB DDR3
* 500GB SATA HDD
* 2-megapixel webcam
* Altec Lansing® Speakers with Sonic Master Technology
* 6-cell 4400maH Li-Ion battery
* Comes with Sleek Messenger Sling Carry Bag With Mobile Mouse
* SRP: Php55,900

Available at some laptop stores including : http://www.hypergearmag.com/events/a...l-of-asia.html

Ito maganda din but it's a little pricey and I'm not sure if it's already available here in the Philippines : http://www.pinoytechblog.com/archive...nology+Blog%29

[arrimacababayao]

It's almost at PhP 56,000.00. Impressive specifications and features, though, I prefer the 13-inch MacBook Pro over this for some reason. Argh. Decisions. Decisions.

[riverhorse]

^ I almost bought the 13 inch MacBookPro too. Ang ganda ng screen nun and it's just the right size for me. I just wasn't sure if I'm ready to swith to a Mac just yet ... perhaps in 3 years time hehe.

[arrimacababayao]

Say, di ba bawal ang mag install ng pirated softwares sa Mac, and they are prone to virus than Windows-based computers?

[riverhorse]

i have two laptop model on the top of my list, still udecided though.

Asus K42JK or the Samsung laptop (black and red one)

both core i3 pero mas affordable ang ASUS..

any comment po. thanks.

Okay yang Asus K42JK What I would suggest is that you take a good look at the screen, as it's 14 inch HD 16:9 , which means it's actually shorter ( in terms of height ) than say a 14.1 inch widescreen display or a 14 inch laptop with a regular screen. Mas maliit yung screen , if that doesn't bother you ( it doesn't bother me at all as I actually like the size ) then go ahead and get it. Otherwise get a K52xx series if you want a larger 15.6 HD 16:9 display. Sound quality is okay, not the best but not terrible. Screen is gorgeous. Keypad is comfortable to use. Good build quality, I'm speaking as someone who's used Compaq and HP laptops in the past.

If you're looking for alternatives , I would recommend Toshiba laptops. They cost more though.

[riverhorse]

Say, di ba bawal ang mag install ng pirated softwares sa Mac, and they are prone to virus than Windows-based computers?

I don't want to get in trouble, but I hear that's not necessarily the case lolz. Mac users here in the Philippines are more likely to buy original software when necessary, at least that's what I've been hearing/reading.

Hmm, re: viruses, there's a very interesting thread about that at PhilMUG. If I understand it correctly, the Mac OS itself is not prone to viruses, though viruses can enter a Mac , and can become a problem if for example a Mac shares media files ( for example through a flash drive ) with a Windows machine. A Mac isn't necessarily hacker proof either.

I'm no Mac expert though so you'll have to take what I say with a grain of salt.

[arrimacababayao]

I am adamant to ask in Mac threads. Them fanboys just won't accept any Mac flaws. In any case, thanks. Seriously considering Asus now.

[riverhorse]

^ To be fair, some of them Mac fans at PhilMUG are relatively reasonable, you just need to know who to ask. But yeah, Asus is good, I love my Asus laptop. Acer's good too.

[Papichulo168]

Excuse my ignorance but anong laptop yung may Q na logo sa cover?

[chepips]

Excuse my ignorance but anong laptop yung may Q na logo sa cover?

Compaq

Anyways... mas practical ba magpabili ng laptp sa america tapos pa ship na lang dito... meh kamag anak kasi kami duon at habang nagbrobrowse ako ng pricelist nagulat ako sa website ng toshba *** qosmio nila papalo siguro ng php70K kung bibilhin sa tate kas pag naandito ang presyo eh papalo na ng php150K... so ano sa tingin nyo guys... My target is a gateway nv79c47u
17.3", i5 450M (2.4ghz *2.66ghz turbo mode), mobility radeon 5650, 4gb exp. to 8gb, 500 gb hard drive sata, price last time I saw $750 na lang sya... ok kaya to?

[add616reneb]

^ I almost bought the 13 inch MacBookPro too. Ang ganda ng screen nun and it's just the right size for me. I just wasn't sure if I'm ready to swith to a Mac just yet ... perhaps in 3 years time hehe.

Check this thread! OK, legitimate kaya ito?

20% a new Apple MacBook Air 2.13GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with Warranty at PhP 28,500

http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/...d.php?t=465944

Add'l link:

Apple 13” MacBook Pro 2.4GHz



Retail Price: $1,300.00
Your Savings: $ 500.00
Your Price: $800.00

http://www.e-mobileinc.com/MacBook-Pro_p_27.html

[pimp_c]

Compaq

Anyways... mas practical ba magpabili ng laptp sa america tapos pa ship na lang dito... meh kamag anak kasi kami duon at habang nagbrobrowse ako ng pricelist nagulat ako sa website ng toshba *** qosmio nila papalo siguro ng php70K kung bibilhin sa tate kas pag naandito ang presyo eh papalo na ng php150K... so ano sa tingin nyo guys... My target is a gateway nv79c47u
17.3", i5 450M (2.4ghz *2.66ghz turbo mode), mobility radeon 5650, 4gb exp. to 8gb, 500 gb hard drive sata, price last time I saw $750 na lang sya... ok kaya to?

yep mas mura sa state kesa dito nagpabili din ako dun dell 14r naman.. Ang prob mo if may international warranty yung bibilhin mo kung sakaling masira siya atleast pwede mo pagawa dito..

Then, mas maabuti kung ipadala mo sa kamaganak mo pag umuwi dito. Kasi kung ishiship through mail mahal ang aabutin ng tax niyan sa customs... Pero kung papadala through balikbayan box walang problema dun basta ayos lang pagkakalagay para hindi masira..