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    HP Pavilion-Good or Bad?

    in IT and Computers

    Posted

    The HP Pavilion looks okay but a new i7 should really be paired with 8GB of RAM. Also the hard drive is 5400 which is painfully slow. Fortunately both of those can be upgraded later by adding another stick of RAM and a SSD. The RAM would probably be okay as is unless you're planning to do Photoshop or video editing etc but for basic use is adequate. I would definitely recommend the SSD though.

    Just because it's got a 6th generation chip does not necessarily mean better, faster, etc. Yes, almost for sure it will use less power but it may not be as fast/powerful as a 4th or 5th gen CPU.

    For example...my two year old Lenovo Z510 laptop uses an Intel i7-4702MQ CPU...it's a 4th gen CPU but has 4 physical cores/8 threads (like having a CPU that is really 8 CPUs) compared to the i7-6500U CPU which has 2 physical cores/4 threads (like having a CPU that is really 4 CPUs). But I will be the first to admit that a 2 phyical core/4 thread CPU is all the great many people need in a laptop or even a desktop. If they are gamers then they probably want to go with a desktop since desktop CPU have more horsepower and you can add a powerful GPU to run games faster/smoother. But for me, I'm not a gamer....I want the mobility of a laptop.

    Below are some links comparing my Lenovo's 4th gen CPU with the HP's 6th gen CPU. In so many cases the new generation mobile/laptop CPU have not got more powerful, they have just got smaller, run cooler, and use less power...and generally got cheaper. Using less power is good thing for mobile devices when operating off battery power, but if your laptop stays plugged in most of the time it's really no advantage. And when it comes to heat generated my 4th gen CPU runs very cool...no noticeable heating affect on the laptop case like older 3rd and earlier CPU generations would cause.

    I'm just pointing out the CPU thing since that will be one of the most important hardware choices in a computer since that's your laptop's engine. Will also have to say the great majority of 5th and 6th gen laptop CPUs are dual core/4 threads CPUs since they are cheaper to make and really meet the needs of the great, great majority of laptop users. Below are some comparison links for the two CPU mentioned above.

    http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-6500U-vs-Intel-Core-i7-4702MQ/m36930vsm2674

    http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i7-4702MQ-vs-Intel-6500U

    http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/936/Intel_Core_i7_Mobile_i7-4702MQ_vs_Intel_Core_i7_Mobile_i7-6500U.html

    Thank you for the comments.

    I guess the main question overall is if this is a good laptop for me based on price and usage.

    I only plan to use this for pretty much basic things like surfing the net, watching movies, listening to music and mild gaming.

    Based on that, is this a good computer and value or do you recommend another brand and/or model.

    HP Pavilion-Good or Bad?

    in IT and Computers

    Posted

    Integrated 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet LAN

    10/100 you usually find only in the museum......

    My laptop....don't know how old but newest driver are from 2009 (so it is for sure 6-8 years old) has a 10/100/1000 LAN

    If I get this laptop, is there a way to change the ethernet?

    I am not a techie, how will this affect my internet?

    Thanks

    No effect on the internet, unless you have a connection faster than 100 Mbit (which is extreme unlikely).

    Just if you connect it to the office network and move large amount of data.

    Like I move my huge email mailbox and complete office data on the laptop if I travel and when I come back I move it back to my other computer.

    So I guess for most people it isn't a problem....Just I ask myself why they would put something so outdated in it and what other strange components it may has.

    I would recommend before you buy it, look at Amazon.com for the same laptop and read the reviews (there are always some negative, but there easy to see what is real and what are just troublemaker).

    That way you also see if it is a "normal" laptop or some Thailand only thing.

    This is just a Thailand only thing and just came out so no reviews of any kind.

    Thanks for your reply and advice

    HP Pavilion-Good or Bad?

    in IT and Computers

    Posted

    Integrated 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet LAN

    10/100 you usually find only in the museum......

    My laptop....don't know how old but newest driver are from 2009 (so it is for sure 6-8 years old) has a 10/100/1000 LAN

    If I get this laptop, is there a way to change the ethernet?

    I am not a techie, how will this affect my internet?

    Thanks

    Screen Resolution 1920x1080 or 1366x768?

    in IT and Computers

    Posted

    Have not owned any products from either HP or Acer but this site would suggest that HP is better:

    http://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings

    However, many people would say that it depends on the model more than the brand.

    but be aware that some/most HP laptops have a 10/100 Mbit LAN connection only in case you want to connect to the office LAN this should be in a museum....

    I just checked and the ethernet connection is 10/100 NIC

    How will that affect internet speed and connection?

    Thanks again

    Screen Resolution 1920x1080 or 1366x768?

    in IT and Computers

    Posted

    Have not owned any products from either HP or Acer but this site would suggest that HP is better:

    http://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings

    However, many people would say that it depends on the model more than the brand.

    but be aware that some/most HP laptops have a 10/100 Mbit LAN connection only in case you want to connect to the office LAN this should be in a museum....

    I am not a techie, what does that mean?

    Will I have trouble connecting to wi fi?

    Will it mean my internet speed will suffer?

    Please explain.

    Thanks

    Screen Resolution 1920x1080 or 1366x768?

    in IT and Computers

    Posted

    You didn't say anything about a possible price difference?

    Generally a higher resolution is never wrong if the HW (graphic card) can handle it.

    Try to find out the details of the graphics HW and compare it.

    But honestly: on a 15.6 inch display you will have a hard time to see much of a difference.

    I assume both laptops come with an HDMI port?

    Do you have a reasonably big LCD TV (32 inch or better 40 inch up) with HDMI port?

    That would make sense: viewing full HD (1920*1080) on such a screen.

    Assuming your videos have this quality (which is still not the rule)!

    Its then even possible to do dual monitor operation.

    Viewing a video/movie on the LCD TV in full HD while surf/email/write on TVF on the laptop.

    I disagree that surfing the net has use for full HD.

    Watching videos/movies and gaming are THE use for full HD.

    The difference in price for the 1920x1080 is about 3,000 baht more.

    Both have the Geforce 940M graphics card

    Thanks for your help

    Thanksgiving Dinner

    in Phuket

    Posted

    If you can travel south, Moo Tex Mex in Nai Harn will have her annual Thanksgiving buffet.

    Usually Lots of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, cranberry and good gravey. Cannot remember if there is ham. Even some ribs and some Thai food. Desserts as well.

    Beverages not included.Been there three years and well worth the cost, but price probably up from last year.

    Some years she has a Christmas buffet, but not always.

    Thanks, but a little too far for me.

    Xiaomi — where to buy in Thailand ?

    in Mobile Devices and Apps

    Posted

    The MI4c is impressive .

    Well worth the wait.

    You can preorder (for 28th Sep) both models here from https://www.ibuygou.com/

    I like one too smile.png

    It might be smarter to wait for the international version which they will sell in HK/Singapore etc., because as I understand it, the MIUI 7 OS will not have google play store installed, and it is some pain to get it manually on there.

    I agree this phone will be the hottest setup for the money, but best to wait for an international version.

    Sorry for the dumb question, but why is it a pain to install google play store on this phone?

    Moving to Chiang Mai-Need Help

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    Thank you everybody for the thoughtful replies and advice.

    Yes, I will look around first for a school and try to live close by.

    Varee may be an option BUT, nobody has yet to tell me where a good Thai public school that has an English program is located.

    Does anybody know of one?

    I would be moving to Chiang Mai because of work, not cause I want to.Not that it is a bad place to live.

    I am not happy to hear about the pollution or immigration issues, but I would have no choice if I must work in Chiang Mai.

    Thanks again

    Moving to Chiang Mai-Need Help

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    Find a school that suits, then look for housing in an area near such school will save time being stuck in traffic , good luck with your quest

    There are a number of good schools offering an international education in Chiang Mai. Follow the web links to learn about the schools and contact them for further information.

    American Pacific International School

    Website

    158/1 Moo 3 Hangdong-Samoeng Rd.,

    T. Banpong,

    A. Hang Dong,

    Chiang Mai

    50230

    Phone - 053 365303

    Fax: - 053 365304

    Email - [email protected]

    A highly regarded American syllabus school with boarding facilities. The school also runs a kindergarten on a different site.

    Chiang Mai Christian German School

    Website

    P.O. Box 12,

    Chiang Mai 50140

    Phone 053 816 624

    Fax: 66 53 816270

    [email protected]

    A German language school offering a German syllabus. The school also has kindergarten facilities.

    Chiang Mai International School

    Website

    13 Chetuphon Rd.,

    T. Wat Ket,

    A. Muang,

    Chiang Mai 50000

    Phone 053 242027, 053 306152

    Fax: 66 53 242455

    [email protected]

    Established for over 50 years. CMIS is an American Christian based faith school with an American syllabus with classes running from kindergarten to Grade 12.

    Grace International School

    Website

    178/832 M.7 Chiang Mai-Hod Rd. KM 10,

    A. Hang Dong,

    Chiang Mai 50230

    Phone 053 442 185

    Fax: 053 442 189

    [email protected]

    An American syllabus school with a strong emphasis on the Christian faith.

    Lanna International School

    Website

    300 Moo 1,

    Chiang Mai-Hang Dong Rd.,

    T. Mae Hia,

    A. Muang,

    Chiang Mai 50100

    Phone 053 806 231or 806230

    Fax: 271159

    The only school in Chiang Mai following the British curriculum. Has kindergarten facilities.

    Nakorn Payap International School

    Website

    240 Moo 6, T.San Phi Sua, A.Muang

    Chiang Mai, 50300, Thailand

    Tel. (66)-053-266-301

    Fax. (66)-053-266-308

    [email protected]

    An American syllabus school

    Prem Tinsulanonda International School

    Website

    234 Moo 3,

    T. Huay Sai,

    A. Mae Rim,

    Chiang Mai 50180

    Phone 053 301500

    [email protected]

    Widely acknowledged as the best internatonal school in Chiang Mai and one of the best in Thailand. Prem Tinsualonda offer an education from kindergarten to high school culiminating in the highly regarded International Baccalaureate. The school has excellent facilities.

    Thanks so much for the information and links.

    Unfortunately, the prices are way too high for me to send him to a private school.

    I will need a Thai public school that has an English program. Not happy at all to do that, but no choice for me.

    Moving to Chiang Mai-Need Help

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    Do you mean that you want a school that teaches the British curriculum or a Thai school that has an English language program?

    I am looking for a Thai school that has an English program as I am not sure I can afford to send him to a private school.

    Any idea of the average price for a decent private school that teaches both Thai and English?

    Not top of the line, but a good school.

    Thanks

    Moving to Chiang Mai-Need Help

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    After living in Phuket for the past 7 years, we may be moving to Chaing Mai for various reasons.

    My wife is Thai and we have a 10 year old son that is going to a public school with an English program and is in P4

    Can you please tell me what is a good area that has an English program public school and what is the average rent for a house.

    We would like a house with 3 bedrooms, city water,a/c and western bathrooms in a good/decent neighborhood.

    Thank you for your help!

    Budget Car Tire for Wet Road

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted

    I really like michelin pilot sport 3 for wet weather and have them on both of my cars. They have very deep and wide grooving. They are stable at freeway speeds in heavy rain, provided deep puddles are not on the road. I wouldn't skimp on tires, especially in the wet conditions we get here. I wouldn't call the michelin ps3 a budget tire though. They would be about 3500 each for the vios, at a guess.

    Again, Michelin is not a budget tire.

    That's true, but nobody should skimp on the only thing connecting one to the road. Especially in Thailand with all the idiots on the roads here. Aside from thunderer, Maxxis is another brand to look at that is a bit cheaper. Tyreplus have them.

    Davis but skimping on price does not necessarily mean skimping on safety, that's the age old sales pitch they want you to buy into and so many do. I can and have personally vouched for the quality of the Thunderer brand as have a couple of other posters recently. As an example when Kumho first came to the state side market they too were thought of the same way you do by many and then they began competing on them and now they have a much higher quality point of view but are still a reasonably priced tire. Still that does not belie the fact that the OP is about "budget tires", it's the OP's choice in the end, not for us to criticize his reasoning. Maxxis is also a good alternative and yes OP it would be much easier if we had an idea of size?

    Buying tires for my GTI recently (autobahn speed engineered car) and they call for Z rated tires when one will never see anything higher then an "S" rated tire speeds (not legally at least) and even that's extreme but they won't sell or mount them (lower then OEM rating, using the excuse of liability when the real truth is they want to sell you the most expensive and have an excuse to try to do so) because it deviates from the OEM, which is way over-rated for our speed limits as is even the S rated tire. There is also little to NO chance that if you exceed the max rating of a given tire, that the tire is instantly going to de-laminate or some other auto destruct mode instance either.

    Thanks for your reply. I agree with your opinion as well.

    I did post my tire size above. 185/60R15

    Bottom line as you have already figured out, I am just looking for the best value tire that is good on wet roads

    Budget Car Tire for Wet Road

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted

    We changed from the stock Bridgestones to Yokohama "Earth" on our VIOS. It changed the whole personality of the car. These tires inspire confidence in any weather.

    Pretty sure the OP said "budget", nothing with the name Yokohama on it is "budget". OP check out these, good wet grip and cheap.

    http://www.b-quik.com/en/tyre_search.php

    Put in your tire size and have a look, the one I recommend if it is made in your size is Thunderer, but it may not be as it is a reasonable cost performance tire, but have a look anyway.

    Thanks for the reply, but they are not available in my size.

    What size do you want? This company stocks cheaper tires: http://www.sportmag100.com/sportmag/. 15 inch are considerably cheaper than 16/17inch.

    Another option is to buy nearly new tires that have been traded in. You could probably but a new/nearly new set with alloys for 10000 baht.

    My size is 185/60 R15

    I don't find any Thunderer tires in this size

    Budget Car Tire for Wet Road

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted

    We changed from the stock Bridgestones to Yokohama "Earth" on our VIOS. It changed the whole personality of the car. These tires inspire confidence in any weather.

    Pretty sure the OP said "budget", nothing with the name Yokohama on it is "budget". OP check out these, good wet grip and cheap.

    http://www.b-quik.com/en/tyre_search.php

    Put in your tire size and have a look, the one I recommend if it is made in your size is Thunderer, but it may not be as it is a reasonable cost performance tire, but have a look anyway.

    Thanks for the reply, but they are not available in my size.

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