Basic, entry level laptop

**shadow** · September 5th, 2016 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by jut703

First things first, regardless of the brand, it's the specs inside that matter.

Most basic laptops will come with a dual-core Celeron processor, 2 GB RAM, and 500GB of storage. This is sufficient (albeit barely) for basic use (browsing, MS Office).

However, if you want to multi-task and future-proof your laptop, the best upgrade you can get is an extra 2GB of RAM. 4GB RAM is the minimum nowadays for a lag-free experience.

Here's my suggestion: Lenovo G40-30

Lenovo G40-30 14-inch Intel Celeron Quad Core N2940/4GB/500GB/Windows 8.1 | VillMan Computers

Already has a quad-core processor and 4GB RAM, for the same price as a dual-core 2GB RAM laptop (13k). 14" screen makes for easier viewing than an 11" laptop, with a more ergonomic keyboard as well. Looks very boring, but all basic laptops look boring.

Thanks jut punta also later Hillman

how about OS windows 8 vs 10?

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**WallyWest** · September 5th, 2016 11:01 AM

^
I agree with this.

I got my wife one of these G series laptops for her online work about 2 to 3 years ago. Came with no OS, a core i5, dvd writer, usb 3 ports, and 500GB HDD. I just added 2GB RAM and installed win 7. Cost us about 25k iirc. Still works great to this day and she has no complaints.

Future proofing is good kasi for sure magbabago ang needs mo. Dati bumili kami ng netbook kasi inisip namin pang browse browse lang naman ng internet but then my wife ventured into working at home and the netbook just wouldn't cut it anymore. Napabili tuloy ng laptop.

G series are workhorses and not for eye candy.

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**_Cathy_** · September 5th, 2016 11:06 AM

I have a g series too. This is what was recommended to me here at the board. It's 3 yrs old now and I don't have problems naman except I had to replace the power cord (which is my fault). I got the free win 10 upgrade and I am very happy. I also bought mine at Villman.

**shadow** · September 5th, 2016 11:30 AM

Ok lang sa akin itusra na lenovo kahit masagwa talaga. Dahil sa bahay lang Yan Hinde Naman dinadala

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**jut703** · September 5th, 2016 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by shadow

Thanks jut punta also later Hillman

how about OS windows 8 vs 10?

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Win 10 is better but 8.1 is liveable as well. Win 8 lang naman yung panget. Pwede mo tanong kung magkano upgrade to Win 10, minsan may promo offers eh.

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**shadow** · September 5th, 2016 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by jut703

First things first, regardless of the brand, it's the specs inside that matter.

Most basic laptops will come with a dual-core Celeron processor, 2 GB RAM, and 500GB of storage. This is sufficient (albeit barely) for basic use (browsing, MS Office).

However, if you want to multi-task and future-proof your laptop, the best upgrade you can get is an extra 2GB of RAM. 4GB RAM is the minimum nowadays for a lag-free experience.

Here's my suggestion: Lenovo G40-30

Lenovo G40-30 14-inch Intel Celeron Quad Core N2940/4GB/500GB/Windows 8.1 | VillMan Computers

Already has a quad-core processor and 4GB RAM, for the same price as a dual-core 2GB RAM laptop (13k). 14" screen makes for easier viewing than an 11" laptop, with a more ergonomic keyboard as well. Looks very boring, but all basic laptops look boring.

How about other recommendations pa? I don't need the big screen actually Kasi permanently nakasaksak Naman sa monitor Kaya I'm looking at those 11 inches.

I was thinking mas Hinde clutter sa office table sa bahay kung maliit size

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**badkuk** · September 5th, 2016 01:06 PM

Personal experience ko, 2GB is not adequate for Windows. Gumanda lang ang performance nitong gamit ko after i bumped it up to 4GB. If you can bump it up to 8GB for future proofing, even better -- Windows performance tends to be more memory- than CPU- bound.

Do you plan to lug it around sir, kaya 11in hanap nyo? i'm using a Dell Inspiron 11, very portable, but i find myself scrolling around too much when browsing. Kung around the house lang naman, a lightweight 13- or 14- inch is fine.

**jut703** · September 5th, 2016 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by shadow

How about other recommendations pa? I don't need the big screen actually Kasi permanently nakasaksak Naman sa monitor Kaya I'm looking at those 11 inches.

I was thinking mas Hinde clutter sa office table sa bahay kung maliit size

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Meron naman, dami options depende sa type mong brand. Acer, HP, Dell - lahat pare-pareho lang specs; dual-core Celeron, 2GB RAM, Windows 10.

Acer TravelMate B117-M-C2RM 11.6-inch Intel Celeron N3160/2GB/500GB/Intel HD Graphics/Windows 10 | VillMan Computers - P15k

HP Notebook 11-F108TU Red/F107TU Black 11.6-in HD Intel Celeron N2840/2GB/500GB/Intel HD Graphics/Win10 | VillMan Computers - P12k

Dell Inspiron 11 3162 11.6-inch HD Intel Celeron N3050/2GB/500GB/Intel HD Graphics/Windows 10 | VillMan Computers - P14k

I'd get the HP (in red), kasi pinakamura and maayos naman tingnan. Second yung Dell. Last yung Acer, di ko talaga trip design ng kahit anong Acer tapos pinakamahal pa.

**shadow** · September 5th, 2016 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by jut703

Meron naman, dami options depende sa type mong brand. Acer, HP, Dell - lahat pare-pareho lang specs; dual-core Celeron, 2GB RAM, Windows 10.

Acer TravelMate B117-M-C2RM 11.6-inch Intel Celeron N3160/2GB/500GB/Intel HD Graphics/Windows 10 | VillMan Computers - P15k

HP Notebook 11-F108TU Red/F107TU Black 11.6-in HD Intel Celeron N2840/2GB/500GB/Intel HD Graphics/Win10 | VillMan Computers - P12k

Dell Inspiron 11 3162 11.6-inch HD Intel Celeron N3050/2GB/500GB/Intel HD Graphics/Windows 10 | VillMan Computers - P14k

I'd get the HP (in red), kasi pinakamura and maayos naman tingnan. Second yung Dell. Last yung Acer, di ko talaga trip design ng kahit anong Acer tapos pinakamahal pa.

Yan din type ko yun HP because I need the LAN port and VGA. ok Sana Dell because upgrsdable yun ram. Pero walang LAN port.

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**shadow** · September 5th, 2016 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by badkuk

Personal experience ko, 2GB is not adequate for Windows. Gumanda lang ang performance nitong gamit ko after i bumped it up to 4GB. If you can bump it up to 8GB for future proofing, even better -- Windows performance tends to be more memory- than CPU- bound.

Do you plan to lug it around sir, kaya 11in hanap nyo? i'm using a Dell Inspiron 11, very portable, but i find myself scrolling around too much when browsing. Kung around the house lang naman, a lightweight 13- or 14- inch is fine.

No, nasa table lang sa bahay para anytime mag browse ok na Hinde ko na rin pala off.

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