I Want a New Laptop!  

Posted by edelweiza in , , ,

Update: After a lot of thinking, I finally bought a COMPAQ Presario B1293TU. Read my review of the laptop here.

I was one of the not so lucky kids who had never seen a PC in my elementary years. During my high school days where computers are starting to dominate the landscape (if not the world), I was one of the many public high school students who never had the chance to get free computer lessons as part of my curriculum.

It was only in college that I had actually touched and used a PC. I admit I had difficulty using it the first time, though I must say I got the hang of it fast (ehem!) through constant practice and self-study. Given my late acquisition of computer knowledge and limited PC access, the optimist in me nurtured a dream of buying my own PC someday.

However, my PC dream was not able to keep up with the new PC units introduced in the market. Whenever I have saved up for a PC unit of my choice, a better one would come out. And it would always be like that. I was so depressed that I opted to save up for a laptop instead. After all, technology is constantly evolving and so should my preference. Maybe this time, I would have a better chance. I told myself I wouldn't care about the arrival of new and better laptops in the next few months. As long as I get a new laptop for myself, I'll be happy.

Yes, I really want a new laptop at this point. For me, it will be like the realization of my past dream. It will also give further boost to my online money making efforts, which will make it an investment of sorts. My siblings will also benefit from it since they could use it in their studies. I know there are still more purposes waiting to be unveiled.

As for my laptop preference, I want one that's durable, functional and of course, winner on the specs side. I can do away with a not so popular brand. In fact, I have this MSI laptop in mind (lemme know what you think!) right now. My budget is 30k. No more, no less.

Friends, any alternatives or suggestions? I will deeply appreciate your help, big or small. :)

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9 comments

Anonymous  

Hey sis,

If you can afford just a bit more, I suggest this model - http://www.pccorner.com.ph/products.do?action=showproductdetail&typeid=23&categoryid=88&productid=4214 - instead. Whatcha think?

Happy hunting. Love ya bunches. *squeeze*

July 15, 2008 at 9:38 AM
Anonymous  

I didn't see your 30K limit at the end of the post. Oooopsie! I could "help" though if you'd let me. (please)


(=-

July 15, 2008 at 9:39 AM
edelweiza  

@ teddy: the one you suggested is beautiful! I feel i'll have a hard time choosing...

thank you for offering your "help." you're so sweet! but no thanks, i believe i can manage.hehee. :)

July 15, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Anonymous  

I can truly relate to this topic. I was also in college when I first used a desktop AND understood how it worked. When I was in high school, we had computer classes, but DOS was gibberish to me.

Now on to the laptop... I bought a Compaq Presario C767 in May of this year at P 29,000. So far, so good. It has built-in camera, card reader, DVDRW drive, and Altec Lansing speakers. 1GB memory and 120GB hard drive. Intel Core Duo, 1.6GHz. It came with Free DOS though. But with our budget (I also set aside P 30k for this), we really don't have much choice, OS-wise. Only Acer comes with Windows Vista Starter. But I really don't like Acer and the Vista Starter anyway, so I settled for the Compaq.

I suggest you go to every shop you could go to and compare all units that fit your budget before you decide which unit to buy.

July 17, 2008 at 2:43 PM
edelweiza  

@angel: it feels good to know i'm not alone! hehe. i also like Compaq (the brand). re: your suggestion, i'll do just that. thanks! :)

July 17, 2008 at 3:39 PM
Anonymous  

Hmm. I'd go for the Compaq Presario B1256TU, but that would cost about PhP 34 to 35k (cash). Got one a few months ago. :) I chose it mainly because of its 12.1" widescreen. I'm more into the smaller laptops these days. I would say size is one of the primary considerations one would have, even before talking about specs.

July 17, 2008 at 6:43 PM
edelweiza  
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July 18, 2008 at 8:29 AM
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July 18, 2008 at 8:39 AM
edelweiza  

@jangelo: that Compaq unit you're talking about is also a good choice. I think I would have a hard time choosing what's best for me. i'd like a combination of value, performance and mobility. hope i find them all in one laptop that's within my budget(30k). thanks for sharing your laptop knowledge, Sir. :)

July 18, 2008 at 8:44 AM

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