Moonrakers Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I will be looking for a new laptop early next month. I don't want the whistles and bells and I am certainly not looking for something as a fashion item. I just want something that is reliable and practical, will allow me to use microsoft office and to browse the net using wi-fi. I am on a budget but would definitely prefer something new. Any recommendations? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givenall Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 HP Pavilion dv3000, fast and reliable and only about 32,000 bth. has everything you ever want for at least next 3 to 5 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Speaking for myself, I will never buy another full blown laptop. I use my desktop for anything that requires much muscle and the laptop is a backup and for traveling. One of the new net-books will be my choice if/when my high powered Laptop dies. Smaller, lighter and more suitable for traveling, most net-books have WiFi installed and easily hook up to an EDGE cell phone. Laptops are difficult and usually expensive to have repaired. Most any small computer shop Somchais know their way around a desktop. Repairs and upgrades are cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemunk Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 since there is no heavy usage. i suggest getting a netbook. its light , compact and cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonrakers Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 since there is no heavy usage.i suggest getting a netbook. its light , compact and cheap. How cheap. I am only looking for something that I can browse on and use word and maybe excel for work. So pretty basic really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Asus - Eee PC Netbook series gets very good reviews. I'm really not up on what is the best one. I know for less than 10,000 baht you can get a pretty good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonrakers Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 Cheers, sounds like just the thing I am looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigold Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Toshiba Satellite add Windows 7 / about baht 22500 total. Buy at Fortune Town, not Panthip 3-year warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Conners Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Netbooks are cool and cheap but tiny display may not work for everyone. There's a whole range of low-cost laptops just out from all the big names incl. Acer, HP/Compaq, Lenovo. Dual-core Intel CPU, 1-2 GB RAM 250GB HD in the 14,000-16,000 range. Well worth a look if you're in the market for a new laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiksilva Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 the latest netbooks are pretty powerful, google the Lenovo s12 (if it ever arrives here) and the new Asus Eee PC 1201n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazey Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Swindonians use macbooks. It's the law! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Budgets and Apple just don't belong in the same sentence. Anything with the Apple logo are EXPENSIVE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammycic Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 just bought the wife a samsung nc10 for 13,800. does everything great little netbook. quite fast actually. the screen is a bit small for me but you can always hook up a monitor to it. great for travelling slips into her handbag. very happy with it fot its size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 If for home use I would get a full size laptop which will have a keyboard/display that you can use. They can be found for 15/16,000 baht or so (or even less on sale). Even Carefour and Lotus have good selections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simcity Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Today making potty with Thai newspapers for my dog, i saw few adds for notebook, Lacer and Dell Both price were the same 21990 baht, the Dell configuration were a bit better : Dell Vostro 1320 Intel core 2 duo (2.20Ghz) Windows 7 home 3 GB sdram 250GB Sata HD, I think free upgrade to 320GB 13.3 inch WXGA display Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonrakers Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Again, thanks for the advice for all. I have the kit at home to do the 'heavy' stuff, which is why I am looking for something else to work from that is lightweight. The 10k sort of price range should suit my needs. @ phazey, Intel have their European HQ based in Swindon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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