Laptops
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I want to get a laptop for home use.. but not sure what model is good. Not too expensive though.. budget about $1,000 - 2,000?
I saw the Dell Inspiron 6400 online offer for about $1,200 only. Has anyone used it before? Is it a good laptop? -
is this laptop safe from exploding batteries
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ok lah...quite safe from exploding batteries...
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You are very vague.
First of all, what does 'good' mean to you?
Are you looking for specs or just look and comfort.
If you looking for specs, don't bother about the model. 1 model can have many many different specs. So if you just tell us model it doesn't help.
For specs, try to keep yourself up to date, especially during this time when a IT revolution is taking place.
Below is 1 I built online.
Dell - i6400
Processor - Core 2 Dual T7200
2GHz, 4MB Cache, 667 MHz FSB
OS System
Windows Xp Home SP2
Display- 15.4 Wide Screen
RAM - 1024MB DDR2
HArddisk - 80GB SATA
Video - 256MB ATI dedicated
S$ 1814.40 when order online on Dell Singapore portal. -
How do you define good?
Duo core? AMD? Intel? 64-bit? 32-bit?
And bundles? Some companies like HP and Acer bundles in antivirus as well as firewalls, so it saves you the need of buying them again. -
Can try HP dv2000 series... It cost around $1799...Originally posted by bluejuice:I want to get a laptop for home use.. but not sure what model is good. Not too expensive though.. budget about $1,000 - 2,000?
I saw the Dell Inspiron 6400 online offer for about $1,200 only. Has anyone used it before? Is it a good laptop? -
Hi bluejuice, maybe I can shed some light.
Firstly, before you begin considering notebooks, you should first decide what you want your notebook to do.
If its going to be for day to day office applications, surfing the web, and misc. non-intensive programs, then note that any core duo processor will be just fine for your needs. People tend to overestimate and give too much credit to processor speeds. Even if you're going to be gaming, processor impact between those few hundred mhz wouldn't be massive.
If you're going to be gaming, then you should be looking more towards what graphics solution the laptop comes with - the Dell 6400 that you're looking at for example can be configured for either an onboard Intel graphics accelerator, or a dedicated graphics solution such as the X1300, or X1400.
There are heaps of considerations that you're gonna have to factor in and account for. Instead of listing every one of them manually (because I'm lazy; but feel free to PM me if you need specific direction), why don't you tell us what you expect your laptop to do.
Regarding the 6400, it's of excellent build quality for that price. Dell makes great notebooks for the price bracket because there is no middle man. Infact, its the only notebook company I know of who has a rather translucent operations process. Dell customer service is pretty incompetent, but always polite and great to deal with. Besides, within the first year of use, any manufacturing defects will come to light, and will/can be dealt with using the standard one year warranty. Anything beyond that one year is anyone's guess. Go with the Dell, and save yourself a couple of hundred quid~ -
How abt HP dv2009tx?
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unfortunately, i am a tech idiot. Totally don't know anything about specs
I'll have to do a study thoroughly before I decide on a specific model to buy i suppose.. -
OK, that makes things clear.Originally posted by bluejuice:unfortunately, i am a tech idiot. Totally don't know anything about specs
I'll have to do a study thoroughly before I decide on a specific model to buy i suppose..
Besides the budget, what do you wish to use it for? -
Very basic use. normal microsoft applications, surf net, msn.. I don't play games..Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:OK, that makes things clear.
Besides the budget, what do you wish to use it for? -
y not get a pc since its more cost saving on the long run...? pc part is cheaper to replace n upgrade, wheras laptop parts cost more... but if u still insist on laptop, extend ur warranty for a few years..
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want to be more mobile mah. And save space also. I don't have that much space in my room, plus i have to share room with my sister, so really lack of space...Originally posted by BrUtUs:y not get a pc since its more cost saving on the long run...? -
oic then go for wat u need lo...Originally posted by bluejuice:want to be more mobile mah. And save space also. I don't have that much space in my room, plus i have to share room with my sister, so really lack of space...
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A lot of laptops is able to give you this then.Originally posted by bluejuice:Very basic use. normal microsoft applications, surf net, msn.. I don't play games..
You talk about being more mobile, so I presume you want it light? -
acer is not bad, can consider.Originally posted by bluejuice:I want to get a laptop for home use.. but not sure what model is good. Not too expensive though.. budget about $1,000 - 2,000?
I saw the Dell Inspiron 6400 online offer for about $1,200 only. Has anyone used it before? Is it a good laptop? -
i would hardlike call that a build....did you get a notebook case? what OEM brand is that csae? what about the display...from whcihc OEM manufacturer? what about the mobo and graphics card? so u just add some ram or swap that hard disk you call it a build? what about floppy and optical drives? u mean u can just get any OEMs out there and fit it in and it will work? i tell u u r stcuk with only the selected expansion modules from certain notebook makers.Originally posted by chenc:You are very vague.
First of all, what does 'good' mean to you?
Are you looking for specs or just look and comfort.
If you looking for specs, don't bother about the model. 1 model can have many many different specs. So if you just tell us model it doesn't help.
For specs, try to keep yourself up to date, especially during this time when a IT revolution is taking place.
Below is 1 I built online.
Dell - i6400
Processor - Core 2 Dual T7200
2GHz, 4MB Cache, 667 MHz FSB
OS System
Windows Xp Home SP2
Display- 15.4 Wide Screen
RAM - 1024MB DDR2
HArddisk - 80GB SATA
Video - 256MB ATI dedicated
S$ 1814.40 when order online on Dell Singapore portal.
please don't fart here becasue u r going to get a louder fart from me in return -
Based on what you've stated, and as I've earlier replied, the Dell 6400 will be fine.Originally posted by bluejuice:want to be more mobile mah. And save space also. I don't have that much space in my room, plus i have to share room with my sister, so really lack of space...
If mobility is an issue, do consider the ultra portables, but from what you've indicated regarding your would-be use of the laptop, I don't think you should stress yourself too much over specs.
If its all about the looks, then just head down to funan or simlim, walk about and just settle on the one you like the most
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Rephrase - That was i i take from Dell's website. Not 1 i build myselfOriginally posted by pipipopo:i would hardlike call that a build....did you get a notebook case? what OEM brand is that csae? what about the display...from whcihc OEM manufacturer? what about the mobo and graphics card? so u just add some ram or swap that hard disk you call it a build? what about floppy and optical drives? u mean u can just get any OEMs out there and fit it in and it will work? i tell u u r stcuk with only the selected expansion modules from certain notebook makers.
please don't fart here becasue u r going to get a louder fart from me in return
1. the guy dun even care! He just need some basic advice.
2. What you posted did not help him at all. So look who farted first? -
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Get this,try to invest some more into ur budget
I'm using this too and if ur a lazy person like me who wants great performances but lazy to keep upgrading ur machine,this notebook shld provide u more than enuff reason to buy it.
I expect this notebook to last me 3 more years.
for u,who knows,u might even find urself using this machine for games or movie maker.
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If its home use, get a desktop replacement model..much more hardy and lasts longer.
and you need to invest more too. -
I'm also looking to buy a new laptop but after reading through the net ( I don't keep up-to-date) , I think it's best if I wait till at least Q1 of next year. By then, I think most laptops will be bundled with Windows Vista and thus I don't have to spend money to upgrade. But if you're happy with Windows XP, that shouldn't be a problem.
Also, at around the same time period Intel will be releasing their new Santa Rosa platform which will give a significant jump in performance.
Info here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrino#Santa_Rosa_platform
One of the interesting feature is the Robson flash memory:
"....gave a demonstration using a laptop that booted up almost immediately. Robson flash memory uses NAND flash memory to reduce the time it takes for a computer to power up, to access programs, and to write data to the hard drive. For notebook computers, it could also improve battery life..."
More info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robson_flash_memory
So, since it's not urgent for me to get one, I'd rather wait a few months. I know pple will say that there will always be a new technology coming soon but I think this one will be significant and I want my laptop to last as long as possible. Price-wise, I think the cheaper versions will also take advantage of this technology except they just have reduced clock speed and perhaps lower memory. They'll just phase out the current platform. -
rephrase - i don't need to rephrase my words and i make my stand and do you know why i made the post to reply? because:-Originally posted by chenc:Rephrase - That was i i take from Dell's website. Not 1 i build myself
1. the guy dun even care! He just need some basic advice.
2. What you posted did not help him at all. So look who farted first?
1. the guy dun even care! He just need some basic advice.
2. What you posted did not help him at all. So look who farted again? -
for general use any notebook under sgd 1500 will do fine. never get Dell...make sure for first time buyer go down to the shop and tell the sales assustant to bring out the set that you intend to buy and hav it powered up and you start testing on the spot...check for dead pixels and even if u find one insist that you want to change another set without a dead pixel. check for other visible defects too.Originally posted by bluejuice:I want to get a laptop for home use.. but not sure what model is good. Not too expensive though.. budget about $1,000 - 2,000?
I saw the Dell Inspiron 6400 online offer for about $1,200 only. Has anyone used it before? Is it a good laptop?
Dell ships their sets to your doorsteps so they can pick any bad units and ship to you...never buy from them. -
This is a groundless accusation and reflects your narrow-mindedness.Originally posted by pipipopo:for general use any notebook under sgd 1500 will do fine. never get Dell...make sure for first time buyer go down to the shop and tell the sales assustant to bring out the set that you intend to buy and hav it powered up and you start testing on the spot...check for dead pixels and even if u find one insist that you want to change another set without a dead pixel. check for other visible defects too.
Dell ships their sets to your doorsteps so they can pick any bad units and ship to you...never buy from them.
Let me explain the Dell build process briefly:
1) You place your order - order is sent to the factory
2) Parts are picked out from their warehouses and sent to the factory.
3) The machine is built, tested and gets software installed.
4) Shipped to your door
During the build process, you can track your order at any point in time through their online order status check.
FYI: If your Dell laptop does turn out to be a lemon (and only very rarely does that happen), you can definitely return it and get a full refund, OR get an exchange. I know that Dell will exchange even for the most minor of things, e.g. light leakage
I'm not a big fan of Dell, but I do believe in thinking/checking facts before speaking.
EDIT: Mistakes in sentence structure.
EDIT EDIT: In any case, Dell wouldn't specifically "target" you - why would they? Dell doesn't hope to just sell computers once to each customer; they hope you'll actually return to buy more - a large percentage of their customer base is formed by returning customers (and corporations)