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Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by Gptech(m): 4:15pm On May 24, 2016
olayinkajnr:




I can see you are a fan on AMD laptops. Can you specify new generation AMD gaming laptops for me?
Not actually a fan, but believe in real life experience rather than paper specs and biased generalisation
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by henry457: 4:17pm On May 24, 2016
It depend on what u want to use it 4.i just purchased Intel quad core i7 workstation(laptop) from ebay a month ago at a rate of $1500 London used bt like new.it came with 16GB RAM,3.1Ghz processor with turbo boost 3.8Ghz,(8 processor),3 internal HDD(1TB normal hard drive,500GB SSD,32GB msata SSD),full HD screen,4 USB 3.0,backlight keyboard,speaker are subwoofer,etc.i bought dis dell inspiron laptop(workstation) with dis specification 4 professional course and programs am currently running.it has everytin a laptop can have with a desktop feature. so if what you are using it is 4 minor jobs,u can go with system with atleast 4GB ram,2.1-2.5GHz cpu,volume of hard disk is not mostly a problem in system because the can b upgraded to any volume at anytime,etc
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by sylver1(m): 4:17pm On May 24, 2016
BetaTechnicians:
Yes, for games like Zuma cheesy
Tetris rather cheesy

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Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by selfmadeOLX(m): 4:22pm On May 24, 2016
Acer Aspire E1-570 notebook PC


Under The Hood
Platform: Windows 10 Pro 64bit Edition
Intel® Core™ i3 processor Dual-core 1.80 GHz

Dimension: 39.6 cm 15.6" HD LED LCD CineCrystal, HDCP (1366 x 768) 16:9 aspect ratio
Intel® HD 4000
1792MB (up to 2GB) dedicated graphics video memory (GPU)

Memory: 6 GB RAM - DDR3
Max Supported Size 8 GB
Dual RAM slot (Upgradable anytime)
1TB (1,000 GB) HDD

Optical Drive : DVD SuperMulti DL Drive
DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - fixed tray

Connection: 802.11n, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Standard Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

Integrated Webcam:
Camera Features 720 x 1280 ( HD ) video recording

Full type keyboard, touchpad
Localization & Layout
Features : Acer FineTouch keyboard, built-in numeric keyboard, multi-gesture touch pad

2 x USB 2.0
1 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
VGA
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader
Yes ( SD Card )

Sound Stereo double speakers high Definition Audio, microphone.

Color : Steel Grey

Battery : 4-cell Li-ion battery
Run Time ( Up To ) 4 sec
Up Time ( Up to ) 6 hours

Included Laptop Accessories
Power Adapter
Bluetooth Mouse

Miscellaneous
15.6" Laptop Bag

Photoshop cs5, cs6
Adobe Auto Cad
Adobe premiere
PES 2014
GTA
Need for Speed
Handles graphics demanding softwares smooth and perfectly

Others
Carton, receipt and Documentations

Note :
Was bought brand new
Super slim notebook PC
Condition: Working Perfectly
Neatness 9/10
Pricing
70,000 naira

Contacts are via my Signature..! Thanks..!
Slightly negotiable
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by banme1(m): 4:27pm On May 24, 2016
Check color

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Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by CELEBRITIZ(m): 4:28pm On May 24, 2016
henry457:
It depend on what u want to use it 4.i just purchased quad core i7 from ebay a month ago at a rate of $1500 London used bt like new.it came with 16GB RAM,3.1Ghz processor with turbo boost 3.8Ghz,(8 proocessor),3 internal HDD(1TB normal hard drive,500GB SSD,32GB msata SSD),full HD screen,4 USB 3.0,backlight keyboard,speaker are subwoofer,etc.i bought dis laptop with dis specification 4 professional course and programs am currently running.so if what you are using it is 4 minor jobs,u can go with system with atleast 4GB ram,2.1-2.5GHz cpu,volume of hard disk is not mostly a problem in system because the can b upgraded to any volume at anytime,etc

those specs are crazy?
u just made me hate ma laptop.
which generation is d laptop?
coz i just found out ma system is core I3 2nd generation
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by selfmadeOLX(m): 4:36pm On May 24, 2016
CELEBRITIZ:


those specs are crazy?
u just made me hate ma laptop.
which generation is d laptop?
coz i just found out ma system is core I3 2nd generation


No doubt he's PC is a beast.. but first, Just convert $1,500 to NGN.. then go back to loving your PC smiley

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Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by Engineermbugame(m): 4:38pm On May 24, 2016
This thread is made for me,which laptop can i bought for drawing a building plan,gaming etc my buget is 60 to 70k second hand system.

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Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by Nobody: 4:43pm On May 24, 2016
The processor, the GPU memory size and speed and the ram speed.
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by desydivy: 5:04pm On May 24, 2016
Assistance:
Hello people..

This thread should be in the computer section but I got registered newly so I can't post in there yet..

My question is this.. What are the very important specifications one should check out in a laptop before getting it.. Whether new one or fairly used..please advice me ..I'm planning on getting a laptop..

Thanks


You have to ask yourself a few questions like:
1. What would I be using the laptop for eg just day to day word processing and browsing or powers users like graphic/web developers?
2. What size of laptop best fit my style?
3. How Long does the battery last?
4. How much can I afford?

As soon as you answer this questions you can reach us for further advice at kentyng@kenty.ng and also visit our site for affordable/reliable UK Used Laptops/phone @ www.kenty.ng
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by freeage7(m): 5:12pm On May 24, 2016
djakinwande:
Ram :2gb hard disk:320gb(minimum) 2ghz processor nd 3hrs backup battery
cool

You make sense.
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by gcof(m): 5:46pm On May 24, 2016
udemzyudex:
Whatever you do, don't buy an AMD laptop....
Lol..I have tasted and seen
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by MizMyColi(f): 5:47pm On May 24, 2016
swisscarter:
U wan boil yam without stove? use amd smiley...

Lies!
Lies!

My Toshiba satellite runs on AMD.
No hotness biko.
No way!

It's an 8GB RAM; 1TB device.

Definitely not their latest range of processors.

It is even my Intel laptop I can use to roast plantain dry.

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Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by gcof(m): 5:56pm On May 24, 2016
I think the first thing you have to consider is how much you have but more importantly, why you need a laptop. I cannot give you a reliable info until I have gave those details

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Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by PenSniper: 6:00pm On May 24, 2016
Okay
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by openmine(m): 6:13pm On May 24, 2016
Babycherry:
Thank God for this thread o-jare


Pls I just got a second hand laptop on my bday
Features:

Processor: Pentium(R) Dual core
installed memory: 3 GB
System type: 64 bit OS
Local disk: 285
HP Compaq.

It gets hot like kilode........ Abeg, geeks, wetin shld I does?.....

Uses:
Lots of videos, photoshop, corel draw, Microsoft word, and small small games.

Battery life: 1hr 38mins.
local disk?
is it in 'm' or 'g'?
Wat purpose do u intend 2 use d laptop 4?
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by EdoBoy90(m): 6:14pm On May 24, 2016
computer
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by dwayneflicker(m): 6:16pm On May 24, 2016
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by Misterdhee1(m): 6:42pm On May 24, 2016
HP Probook 6460b for sale ...Not so neat, but highly functional... Core i5, 4gig ram, 500gb...
Location : OSOGBO..Contact 08034716385 for more info..

Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by tochstorm(m): 6:43pm On May 24, 2016
but for me is firstly, avoid HP. buy laptop within last 2 years make sure it's I series and the ram and HDD is 4gb and 500gb and above then you are good to go.

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Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by ehisdan(m): 7:06pm On May 24, 2016
I have AMD laptop with 4gb ram, 298gb hdd but processor is 1.30ghz. Pls is it possible to increase processor and if yes how do I go about it.
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by Khemhyte(f): 7:13pm On May 24, 2016
tochstorm:
but for me is firstly, avoid HP. buy laptop within last 2 years make sure it's I series and the ram and HDD is 4gb and 500gb and above then you are good to go.
why should we avoid hp?

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Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by Threecrownz(m): 7:25pm On May 24, 2016
udemzyudex:
Whatever you do, don't buy an AMD laptop....
i wouldn't know what made you said that but my hp system's processor is AMD and this is the fifth year since its purchase...very fast, run all softwares and games...
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by Threecrownz(m): 7:37pm On May 24, 2016
Gptech:

I tell you! I believe many people here are referring to the old generation AMDs. I played PES 2016 on an AMD A6 laptop and enjoyed it with almost unnoticeable lag. The same laptop ran PES 2013 for more than a year without issues. A more expensive laptop running Intel core i3 could not even run PES 2013 without force closing in less than 15 seconds. In terms of price the Intel laptop was more expensive and had better specs on paper. My point is don't just go for name, and there are many AMD laptops out there that out perform many Intel variant. I agree Intel is the boss, but you don't just generalise like that. Remember the same argument between snapdragon and mtk devices? And some persons will gladly chose a snapdragon 400 device over an Mtk x10 because they believe so long it is snapdragon it is better.
you re right bro...my AMD hp system performs better dan most intel systems av come across...buh d video card too determines a lot whn it comes to powering games nd powerful softwares..
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by Darey00(m): 7:42pm On May 24, 2016
pat077:
will this specification effectively run autocad?

not to a perfect level.
if u are going big on AutoCAD u need 4 GB RAM and a wider screen laptop.. but the above specs should help u get by.. not optimum but adequate

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Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by Nobody: 8:00pm On May 24, 2016
selfmadeOLX:
Acer Aspire E1-570 notebook PC


Under The Hood
Platform: Windows 10 Pro 64bit Edition
Intel® Core™ i3 processor Dual-core 1.80 GHz

Dimension: 39.6 cm 15.6" HD LED LCD CineCrystal, HDCP (1366 x 768) 16:9 aspect ratio
Intel® HD 4000
1792MB (up to 2GB) dedicated graphics video memory (GPU)

Memory: 6 GB RAM - DDR3
Max Supported Size 8 GB
Dual RAM slot (Upgradable anytime)
1TB (1,000 GB) HDD

Optical Drive : DVD SuperMulti DL Drive
DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - fixed tray

Connection: 802.11n, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Standard Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

Integrated Webcam:
Camera Features 720 x 1280 ( HD ) video recording

Full type keyboard, touchpad
Localization & Layout
Features : Acer FineTouch keyboard, built-in numeric keyboard, multi-gesture touch pad

2 x USB 2.0
1 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
VGA
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader
Yes ( SD Card )

Sound Stereo double speakers high Definition Audio, microphone.

Color : Steel Grey

Battery : 4-cell Li-ion battery
Run Time ( Up To ) 4 sec
Up Time ( Up to ) 6 hours

Included Laptop Accessories
Power Adapter
Bluetooth Mouse

Miscellaneous
15.6" Laptop Bag

Photoshop cs5, cs6
Adobe Auto Cad
Adobe premiere
PES 2014
GTA
Need for Speed
Handles graphics demanding softwares smooth and perfectly

Others
Carton, receipt and Documentations

Note :
Was bought brand new
Super slim notebook PC
Condition: Working Perfectly
Neatness 9/10
Pricing
70,000 naira

Contacts are via my Signature..! Thanks..!
Slightly negotiable
50k.. Last

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Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by Blessedward: 8:36pm On May 24, 2016
selfmadeOLX:



No doubt he's PC is a beast.. but first, Just convert $1,500 to NGN.. then go back to loving your PC smiley
i just cant stop laughing dude..ur comment alone made my day.u hit it spot-on!!!
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by djakinwande(m): 8:57pm On May 24, 2016
freeage7:


You make sense.
thanks cool
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by miketayo(m): 9:05pm On May 24, 2016
Threecrownz:

i wouldn't know what made you said that but my hp system's processor is AMD and this is the fifth year since its purchase...very fast, run all softwares and games...

is urs an AMD processor or an AMD graphic card?
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by miketayo(m): 9:05pm On May 24, 2016
ehisdan:
I have AMD laptop with 4gb ram, 298gb hdd but processor is 1.30ghz. Pls is it possible to increase processor and if yes how do I go about it.

nah srry
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by miketayo(m): 9:07pm On May 24, 2016
Threecrownz:

you re right bro...my AMD hp system performs better dan most intel systems av come across...buh d video card too determines a lot whn it comes to powering games nd powerful softwares..

my intel laptop uses and AMD graphic card so its a win win
Re: What Are The Major Specs To Check In A Laptop When Getting One? by whiz10(m): 9:45pm On May 24, 2016
tochstorm:
but for me is firstly, avoid HP. buy laptop within last 2 years make sure it's I series and the ram and HDD is 4gb and 500gb and above then you are good to go.

On what price can yhu buy an hp 655 laptop, if it were yhu?...fairly use (still looking new)

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