[narutiment]

Hi guys, would like to know is there any good offers on notebooks (from ntu, or outside shops) which is:
-lightweight (about 2kg)
-long battery life
-not too bulky
-rather perfomance series(including smooth usage in programming,video editing)
-not necessary need a dedicated gfx but at least gma 256mb shared.
-abt 2 to 3 years warranty

Budget hopefully not more than 2.8k.
Macbook pro is sought of out of reach since it cost 3k and above, though it will be interesting.

[arthurlee04]

w3j

[TheHypez]

i think that's slightly above 2kg

[narutiment]

Originally Posted by arthurlee04

w3j

how much does it cost? It only has core duo? Will most likely be looking for core 2 if there is better performance.

[Exz]

V1J Asus
I dont think they make w3j anymore.
about 2.5-2.8k if im not wrong

Check this Asus usergroup
photo has the spec but incomplete. u gotta turn ur head sideways hehe

[narutiment]

Originally Posted by Exz

V1J Asus
I dont think they make w3j anymore.
about 2.5-2.8k if im not wrong

Check this Asus usergroup
photo has the spec but incomplete. u gotta turn ur head sideways hehe

very nice design and specs! Sadly the weight is close to 3 kg.

[arthurlee04]

W3j is 2.2kg. core duo and x1600. and under 2.8k. cept last i heard no stock at all. go to funan's microware.

either this.. or a8jp.

[naro]

http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/prod...24534~0~110086

XPS M1210

[narutiment]

Originally Posted by naro

http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/prod...24534~0~110086

XPS M1210

the basic stock one is almost similar to lg t1 that I am using now,except that it comes with vista.

Is it better to continue with xp pro instead of going over to vista now? Seems that there are still programs which are not compatible

[narutiment]

Originally Posted by arthurlee04

W3j is 2.2kg. core duo and x1600. and under 2.8k. cept last i heard no stock at all. go to funan's microware.

either this.. or a8jp.

ok thx will go check out the actual laptops over at funan when I am free.

[narutiment]

does asus produce models with matt screen instead of glossy?

[SkyCheong]

Originally Posted by narutiment

Hi guys, would like to know is there any good offers on notebooks (from ntu, or outside shops) which is:
-lightweight (about 2kg)
-long battery life
-not too bulky
-rather perfomance series(including smooth usage in programming,video editing)
-not necessary need a dedicated gfx but at least gma 256mb shared.
-abt 2 to 3 years warranty

Budget hopefully not more than 2.8k.
Macbook pro is sought of out of reach since it cost 3k and above, though it will be interesting.

hey bro, kinda hard to get performance + long battery life + lightweight....

For video editing, of course a core 2 with 2gb ram will be good, and definitely you need 14" screen or more if editing is done on the lcd itself, which most probably translate to around 2kg to 2.5kg range with a normal battery.

For Asus A8 series, weight around 2.2kg, cpu core 2, 14" screen. Battery life will last 2-3 hrs for programming, but very short for video editing. In my case using adobe premiere, laptop needs AC power for editing to be lag free, and I have 2gb of ram running core2 2ghz.

IMO, A8JS will be a good buy for you if you want a dedicated gfx and better processor. If not, go for those A8 series with integrated gfx card and slower processor and it will shave you off around 600. Go to funan and bargain around, and you will have money to get an extended batt for even longer battery life

[Xross.FiRE]

I too feel that the A8Js is a very good buy. But sadly I looked around and seems like there isnt any stock. For 2.6k. I think its one of the best lightweight performance notebooks.

heard from HWZ members that Renova have stock for A8Js....maybe u can call and check with them

[Xross.FiRE]

Just called Renova, they say they are trying to bring it in by mid of April.