Based on an article I viewed from the web, there are top 5 laptops available in the market:
a. Dell
b. HP/Compaq
c. Acer
d. IBM/Lenovo
e. Toshiba
Years ago, a laptop costs PHP80,000 or more. Now, they are dropping prices. However, if you are planning to use it for a longer term, I suggest you buy now at least PHP40,000.00 since it already comes with a webcam and other special features. However, though you may not purchase from the top 5, you should be concerned also on the after sales service and the availability of parts in the Phils. Other good laptops are MSI, Neo etc.
The following are some of the laptops I browsed over the internet and it may help you find what suits you best.
a. Dell D610 laptop (photo attached with specs description)
PHP40,000.
Dell D610 Notebook with bluetooth, infrared and WiFi ready.Docking StationDell 17" Flatscreen Monitor
These items cost total of P100,000 but since we urgently need the money, we are giving it only for P40,000.
http://lipacity.olx.ph/dell-d610-laptop-iid-4456229
b. MSI Megabook S270 (photo attached)
Php39,999
R12.1" WXGAAMD Turion ML-30 1.6GHzATI Radeon X200MSI Wireless 802.11BGBuilt-in Bluetooth256MB RAM40GB HDD8x DVD+/- RW Dual Layer4-in-1 Card Reader3 to 4 hours battery life
An equivalent S260-R8 comes with a Centrino 1.6GHz for the same price. Though this one only goes with 256MB of memory, the small screen size and weight is more attractive for travellers. It has the longest battery life as well. You can always upgrade the memory later on.
please click this link: http://www.yugatech.com/blog/personal-computing/sub-40k-laptops-for-the-budget-conscious/
c. ACER Laptop (picture attached)
PHP40,000.00
a. ACER LAPTOP AMD TURION 2.0GHz1GB DDR2 RAM160GB HDDDVD+-RW DUAL LAYER5 IN 1 CARD READER WIRELESSBLUETOOTH WINDOWS VISTA HOME BASIC
b. Acer Aspire 2920Z-2A0508Mi Intel® Pentium Processor T2330, 80GB SATA HDD, Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, 512MB DDR2 Memory, Acer Crystal Eye webcam, Integrated 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive, 12.1" Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD, Card Reader. (for complete specs, please click the links below)
You may view other link in this website:
http://www.buyandsellmax.com/classifieds.php?c=402
http://www.asianic.com.ph/product/acer-aspire-2920z-2A0508M
You simply have to register to buy the laptops you want.
Where to purchase:
a. amdiphil.com pop Quality, service, support - your #1 choice when buying computers - Sampaloc, Manila.http://www.amdiphil.com
b. Compex International pop COMPEX International, Inc. is acclaimed as one of the country's foremost computer and office equipment distributors in the Philippines.http://www.compexinternational.com
c. Computer Store, Inc. pop Our vision to be the largest computer store and Business Center in the Philippines. With fast-changing technology of computers, cellular phones, print, media, and mailing services. From warehousing, distribution, and delivery at the least possible time. With branches in Metro Manila, Baguio City, Bacolod City and soon Cebu City.
http://www.csi-cybershop.com.ph
d. DataBlitz pop Your family and business multimedia store. Each DataBlitz store carries thousands of titles of computer books, software and games - all 100% originals, ensuring our customers ALWAYS of the highest quality and value for their money's worth, not to mention assurance as well on the authenticity and genuineness of each and every product. Stores in Metro Manila, Cebu City and Davao City. http://www.datablitz.com.ph
e. Electronics Depot pop A company conceptualized to cater to the growing and diverse needs of the modern consumer when it comes to the electronic world - video, audio, cellular, computing and accessories - Libis, Quezon City.http://www.electro-depot.com
Electroworld pop Electroworld is the largest business store network in the Philippines. At present, we are the only retail store which carries a full line of Information Technology and Business Solution equipment. We provide the local market with top brands of quality computers, office automation equipment, technology and communication products, office furniture and basic office supplies - with 22 branches nationwide.http://www.electroworld.com.ph
for more listing, please click this website: http://www.filipinolinks.com/Computers/Computer_Dealers/index.html
3 review on the laptops endorsed above:
a. Dell D610 laptop
this review is for the Latitude D610. You will notice that some of the reviews here are 1) not for this model but for prior modles, and/or 2) submitted by people who don't actually own this machine.Briefly: I've ownded about 8 laptops over the years; I've been a laptop owner since the earliest sewing machine-sized models. Currently, the main competitors to the D610, are the IBM t4x series, and the HP NC6230, and potentially the ACER travelmate 3200 series. These are elite busines-class laptops. (one could argue the apple powerbook g4 too, but I would disagree; not that the powerbook isn't a great machine, just machined for different use). Sadly, the HP 6230 is still "unavailable" at this time, else I may have gone with it (my prior laptop was an NC6000 - a cleanly designed and sturdy machine).D610 - my config: 1.86mhz processor, 60gb 5400 speed hard drive, 512 mb (2 dimms), x300 video with 64mb dedicated mem, SXVGA w/ native res of 1500x1050).Upside: This machine is CLEARLY speedier than even the last gen top of the lines. Response is crisp, drive I/O excellent for a laptop (8mb drive cache). there's some nice reviews of the ATI x300 video mem: google it and read - it's substantially faster than the latest gen Intel integrated 900 series chipset, let alone the older intel 855 series). D610is nicely weighted, base and screen balance well, overall weight is fine (about 5.5lbs). Keyboard is large, provides good tactile feedback, feels sturdy. Case of the 610 is noticeably sturdier than the older d600, though still not on par with the HP magnesium alloy cases used on their NC6000 series. However, D610 is quite sturdy, atleast as sturdy as the IBM T4x cases (wife owns a T42). Lastly: cost - with Dell's current promotions, this laptop is $400-$600 cheaper than IBM; cheaper even than acer. Good deal, I must say.Downside: power adaptor design is positively moronic: requires that cables sit at awkward right angles, thus increasing breakages; proprietry clumsly large design, inefficient use of cable length. This may seem minor but trust me: every cable gets accidentally pulled, yanked, dropped, tripped over, stepped on: this adaptor will wear/break quickly. CNET should have called this out and DELL should be slapped HARD for it. Remember: when your power adaptor breaks, you're permanently offline until you get a new one. Next, weight: Dell lists laptop starting at about 4.7 lbs, but if you read fine print that's with the 4 cell battery and the "weight saver" in the multi-bay (it's a non-functional plastic piece that fits into and covers the cd/dvd slot). Fine, BUT: they don't include a weight saver either with the laptop or as a listed accessory (maybe at some future point it will appear on their web site...?...)! Fraudulent? you decide. Simply put: the laptop is 5.5+ lbs, not 4.7. Next, screen. Good but not great. And be advised: if you've never used 1500x1050 native res, try before you buy. Fonts are tiny, you really need to futz with dpi settings to make it fully usable; also some programs like mozilla's firefox really choke on that high res. I spent hours getting it too look good. And it does: looks great, exceeding crisp at 1500x1050. SADLY, however, it is surprisingly SUBPAR at standard 1024x768. Very disappointing. Overall, I'd give this laptop a 7 out of 10.
b. MSI Megabook S270
Advantages: Really good value for money
Disadvantages: The keyboards too small and not set out too well
...I got this as a Christmas present last year as i needed a laptop to do school work surf the internet and just th usual sorts of things. This laptop is great for that and more. It comes with a 1.8 ghz AMD sempron processor which is pretty good for the £500 this laptop costs. It has 1 gb of ram and an 80 Gb hard disk which is big enough for the average home user. It has a 15.4" TFT monitor. It can play about 2 hours of DVD playback at full charge and it can do just under 3 hours while doing normal work on it. It's very good value for money but it does have bad things going for it aswell. The keyboard was the main let down for me as it has been crushed into a small space and i pretty hard to get used to it. They have tried to cram a whole numerical keypad onto the side of the keyboard which is only useful if you are doing alot..
link: http://www.ciao.co.uk/MSI_MEGABOOK_S270_V2__6459722
c. Acer Aspire 2920Z-2A0508Mi
I just bought a brand new Acer Aspire 2920z with Windows Vista. I find it nice looking and I connected external power and started it up, just as it said in the manual. Everything looked nice.It did have Windows Vista Premium Home preloaded.I just followed the instructions and it got installed. Sure took some time, but no error messages or tricky questions.
link:http://www.notebookforums.com/showthread.php?p=2813882
Hope this helps. Have fun looking for your brand new laptop! =)
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