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« Reply #15 on: November 06, 2009, 08:30:41 PM »
Quote from: michaewlewis on November 06, 2009, 12:54:10 PM
Works is a crappy, dumbed down version of Microsoft Word. If you can afford it, get Microsoft Office. You won't regret it. If you can't afford it, check out OpenOffice.org. It's a free alternative to Microsoft Office.

btw, is Open Office compatible with Microsoft Office? Cos I believe most people would be using Microsoft Office and I wouldn't want to have a problem when opening these files with different softwares.
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« Reply #16 on: November 07, 2009, 07:40:01 AM »
Yes.
Completely compatible...
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« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2009, 12:33:39 AM »
okay, then that's one part where I can save my money and maybe spend it on hardwares. So are there anyone else with any other recommendation for a laptop?

 Refer to the first post for some descriptions on what I'm looking for.
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« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2009, 08:04:58 AM »
Flazzard, what kind of budget are you working with? 
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« Reply #19 on: November 08, 2009, 09:32:20 AM »
Quote from: Quantos on November 08, 2009, 08:04:58 AM
Flazzard, what kind of budget are you working with? 

Uhmm..About $800. I'm not looking for a super gaming computer or stuff like that. I just want it for my mainly for my assignments, listening to music, and maybe watching videos. For the gaming part, I'm not aiming to get a laptop which can support high end games, cos those are definitely out of my budget. I just want the laptop to at least be able to produce decent graphics for gaming.
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« Reply #20 on: November 08, 2009, 09:33:49 AM »
I would recommend a Dell, they have good service and support.  They also put together a fairly reliable laptop.
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« Reply #21 on: November 08, 2009, 09:38:45 AM »
I've seen Dell and I think if I'm going for Dell, I'll be taking the Studio 15. Just that I know there are many other brands in USA, compared to my country Malaysia. So I was wondering if there are other brands which many also find quite good.
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« Reply #22 on: November 08, 2009, 09:44:27 AM »
I have absolutely no idea what brands may be available in your locale.  Or for that matter what the duties on imported items may be.  I would suggest checking locally to determine that.
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« Reply #23 on: November 08, 2009, 10:13:25 AM »
nono..I'm planning to buy the laptop in USA, not Malaysia.
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« Reply #24 on: November 08, 2009, 10:20:53 AM »
For $800 ?
If  you can wait until after the first of next year.
Buy almost anything and have money left over.
Prices are falling like hailstones.
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« Reply #25 on: November 08, 2009, 10:28:13 AM »
well, I think I would be able to as I am only flying to USA after the first week of January. Why? Is there some sort of computer fair going on there then?
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« Reply #26 on: November 08, 2009, 10:31:16 AM »
No, it's just that after all the christmas spending the manufacturers usually reduce the prices to encourage people to spend more money.
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« Reply #27 on: November 08, 2009, 11:34:01 AM »
ah..i see. Then this is one good news for me. If just say a laptop which costs around $724 now, roughly, around how much would it be after christmas?
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« Reply #28 on: November 08, 2009, 11:37:30 AM »
I really couldn't say.  My crystal ball seems to be defective today.   Wink
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« Reply #29 on: November 08, 2009, 11:39:42 AM »
haha..should I help polish your crystal ball to make it clearer for you? lol

Anyway, Quantos, thanks for the info about the after Christmas pricing.
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