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    Default Advice needed for New Laptop

    Requirements:

    1) i7 QuadCore proccessor
    2) HDMI output (So i can link it on my HD TV for a optional display)
    3) as light as possible
    4) decent amount of ram
    5) budget below USD $1500 (Im in Singapore though, so its about SGD $2000)

    Uses:

    1) Adobe package
    2) Autodesk 3D Max, Maya
    3) Streaming online videos

    Reference:

    1) Asus N82JQ Current promo priced @ SGD $1898 (Usual SGD $259
    2) Asus N61JQ
    3) Acer 4820TG-646G64MN Current promo priced @ SGD $1698 (Usual SGD $219

    *I am currently looking at these 3 laptops and am open to other brands if its available in Singapore. Most importantly i am here for your advise and need it asap as there are promo prices going on.
    Again i am open to more options if there is some new laptops which better and close to my budget coming out in the near future.

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    Default Re: Advise needed for New Laptop

    The Asus models are both good, which one depending on how much GPU power you need. Personally though, I would go with a Thinkpad T410 or T510, or if it fits in your budget, an X201. I have an X200, the 'tick' the the X201's 'tock', and I love it. You can upgrade the X201 to an i7-620M and 8GB of RAM and with the smallest battery it only weighs 2.89lbs.

    EDIT:
    Sorry, I forgot about HDMI.. The X201 unfortunately only has VGA out (without the docking station), but the T410 and T510 both have Displayport as well, which can power an HDMI display with an adapter.
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    Default Re: Advise needed for New Laptop

    Thank you for the responds and inputs, really appreciate it. Anyone has any other recommendations close the the Asus specs?

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    Default Re: Advise needed for New Laptop

    I have the Asus G73J and love it. Will do everything you want, but it is not small. 17" screen.
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    Default Re: Advise needed for New Laptop

    When did you get a G73? Those are teh sex0r

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    Default Re: Advise needed for New Laptop

    Quote Originally Posted by Luke122 View Post
    When did you get a G73? Those are teh sex0r
    Mmm, yes. Yes they are! My work bought it for me to run some design apps on. Little did they know I am now claiming it to play some games...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Airbozo View Post
    Mmm, yes. Yes they are! My work bought it for me to run some design apps on. Little did they know I am now claiming it to play some games...
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    Default Re: Advise needed for New Laptop

    I guess the G73 is off budget... lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by PuB_Evo View Post
    I guess the G73 is off budget... lol
    No. $1499 without the blueray player.
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    Default Re: Advise needed for New Laptop

    Airbozo: I guess its 17+" which is gonna be very heavy but its a good choice for the price though.

    Still need advise/recommendations for a purchase of laptop, thank in advance!

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