How to choose a notebook?

[ling26854]

I wish to know which brand of notebook to buy,I will use the notebook for personel job, online purpose,using XP :) Please reply ASAP :p

[HTH]

There was a thread on this earlier....check this out:
http://www.usj.com.my/bulletin/upload/showthread.php?t=6744

[ling26854]

how to choose a notebook since there are so many choices?Where have promotions? :)

[Icehart]

Wait till PC FAIR...you can get a very cheap notebook.


Article:

We are pleased to announce that the PIKOM PC Fair 2005(II) exhibition space will be opened for booking as follows:

DATE: 26 May 2005 (Thursday) PLACE: Plenary Theatre, Level 3, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur TIME: 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm

In KLCC, we are taking up all the 4 exhibition halls on the Ground Floor and Level 3.

In addition, if you are interested to take a block/island of 4 or 6 booths in KL and a block/island of 4 booths in Penang, you must pre-register your interest by 13th May 2005. Only those who pre-register would be entitled to ballot for these booths during the launch.

The deposit payment is set at RM1,000 per booth at all locations and credit card payment by VISA or MasterCard is accepted. All deposit payment should reach PIKOM by 5:00 pm on 23 May 2005

Should you need more information, please call Grace at the PIKOM Secretariat, telephone no. 03-7955-2922.

[HTH]

normally I just check out the ads on the newspaper. Do a comparison on the specs and price. If u have a budget, try to get the best spec out within ur budget. :)

Side track a bit, it's amazing PC Fair is gonna be held in KL Convention Centre (KLCC). I got some work there, and I m not sure whether they'll (KLCC) make it!!

[myproperty]

It depends on your specification, do you always need to carry it along? If you use the notebook for so simple personal work, like surf net, check mail, not much of programming work and do not mind of the weight, the normal one you can get is around RM3000-RM4000.

The things we always look into and compare is the processor, brand, hard disk, weight. There are always good deal to buy at PC fair as the price will be more cheaper and will have more free gifts. Go for more booth and ask for question you do not know, you will also learn from there. After comparing with different booth then you can make decision more easily.

[ryws]

I would buy a Compaq 15' centrino 1.6, 512 DDR2 RAM. It's all about performance. You can get one for RM3,299

[Mynetcity]

Dear, I would prefer Acer, as their service is good here (Ipoh). Some more the part is cheaper compare with Compaq. For "Basic" use, RM2699 (jun 2005) can get a celeron with 15",wifi and combo drive(dvd+cdrw). :p

Anyway the most important is - Alwayz get/buy the "Extended Warranty" as an insurance for your NB! Watever brand is it, it cant guarantee that all parts will be running fine within 1-3 yrs! :cool:

[ceo684]

i'd say toshiba, the glenmarie svc center is pretty good, did a hdd change fast in lunch hour. (cos i dropped the lappie) :D company mostly using toshibas , noprob..i also have a personal toshiba.

buy branded like toshiba/dell/compaq is better than going for those no-names. battery availability 3 yrs down the road is one thing...good service also important