While most of the current netbooks are in the Php20k to Php30k range, some people will still opt for a decently spec’ed notebook within that price range for obvious reasons. Here are my recommended full-featured laptops under Php30,000.
Compaq Presario CQ40-340TU
Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200, 2.0GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB
Mobile Intel GL40 Express Chipset, GMA 4500M
1GB DDR2 RAM
250GB SATA HDD
14.1” display screen (1280×800)
SuperMulti 8X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive
WiFi 802.11 b/g
5-in-1 card reader
Webcam
3x USB 2.0, HDMI port
Altec Lansing Speakers
6-cell battery
Price: Php29,940
Asus X80-LE
Intel Pentium Dual Core T2390, 1.86GHz, 1Mb L2, 533MHz FSB
Mobile Intel 965GM Express Chipset, Intel X3100 384MB shared
14.1″ display screen
2GB DDR2 533MHz RAM
120GB SATA HDD
DVD-RW
4-in-1 card reader
ExpressCard Slot
Webcam
Intel PRO WiFi b/g/n
Gigabit LAN / 56Kb modem
1x firewire, 4x USB 2.0
Price: Php 24,999
Dell Vostro A840
Intel Pentium Dual Core T2390 1.86GHz
14.1″ display screen
1GB DDR2 667MHz RAM
120GB SATA HDD
WiFI 802.11 b/g
56Kb Modem, LAN
DVD+RW
Price: 27,999
MSI MegaBook PR400
Intel Pentium Dual Core T3400 2.16GHz, 1MB L2, 667MHz
Intel GMA965 / Intel X3100
2.0GB DDR2 667MHz RAM
160GB SATA HDD
DVD+RW
14.1″ WXGA / Biometric + camera 1.3MP
WiFi 802.11 b/g
GigaBit LAN
Php24,999
Lenovo G430
Intel Pentium Dual Core T3400 2.16GHz, 1MB L2, 667MHz
14.1 inch screen
Intel GMA4500m
2.0GB DDR2 667MHz RAM
250GB SATA HDD
DVD Dual Layer
WiFi 802.11 b/g
Php27,995
Acer Aspire AS4730Z-342G16Mn
Intel Pentium Dual Core T3400 2.16GHz
14.1″ LCD display screen
Intel GMA 450MHD (64MB Dedicated, up to 1659MB Shared)
2GB DDR2 RAM
160GB SATA HDD
DVD Super Multi Drive
Gigabit LAN
Webcam
5 in 1 Card Reader
Bluetooth
Price: Php28,500
For differences in memory, just factor in 1GB of RAM at Php750 or 2GB at Php1,100. So, if it’s still within budget, you can upgrade it. Some of these don’t have Windows pre-installed though so you might also need to factor them in (there’s always Ubuntu).
The next time you look at a netbook, think if you really need the portability. Otherwise, a regular laptop with the same price could be well worth it. At least you know that a Pentium Dual Core are still way faster than the Intel Atom.
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all are dual cores. means to show there are no decent core2duo under 30k?
I am eyeing on the Lenova G430. I was about to get an Eee PC 1000H until I see this article.
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Yeah, but its definitely faster than Atom and more functional than netbooks.
Good timing to post it Sir Abe, my sister is planning to get a laptop but her budget are just 30K. I think the Compaq will be the one.
Thanks!
Yeah, I got my eyes on the Lenovo G430.
But for my next notebook, I’m looking for a smaller screen size and lesser weight.
all of the above are generally better than netbooks, but maybe the weight and battery life.
@aldrin – some of them even have 6-cell batteries too.
doesn’t any of these models have multi-touch pad?
I thought NEO should be listed too ~
I don’t even consider netbooks that’s more than 20k. Netbooks have smaller screens and they can’t give you the gaming experience compared to regular laptops.
That’s why I have a regular laptop (already 2 years old) and an ASTONE UMPC (almsost six months 10k only).
@jHay – Oh yeah, Lenovo specs is also good. I overlooked at it.
@Jamby – Multi-touch is not that required, performance is what we need to look to dude.
@Sir Abe, where did you get your source to these pricelist?
I mean, from which store/s?
In what stores are these units available?
I mean LENOVO G430. typo hahaha. thanks for the information abe
yes, the price may fit on the netbook range, but how the netbook is qualified isn’t just the price but the compact, lightweight, and smaller screen(at most 10inches).
Got the specs and prices at Villman and PC Corner.
that MSI notebook looks tempting hehe
for my portability needs, i’d still go for a netbook. ever since i got the eee pc 900ha, my heavy, bulky, 15″ compaq presario has become a mainstay at home.
nice specs on Compaq Presario CQ40-340TU..
no AMD processors?.. :<
thanks Sir Abe. this is a great help!! more power to you and to this site!!
lezuric, there is a good Compaq and Acer laptop with AMD processor and chipset also below 30,000. For me, last March, I got a Lenovo G410 for just 23,000. intel dual core 1.73, 1gb ddr2, 160gb hd, dvd-writer, 14.1 monitor. just no webcam, anyways i’m not fond of using webcam and the store gave me a webcam for free.
Where can i get the Asus X80-LE? I couldn’t find any of these.
a recent survey show that ACER aspire outsale all leading loptop manufacturer..including ASUS..I had a bad reputation with ASUS..the keyboard is suck and a lot of consumer complaint about it..I’am planing to buy ACER aspire 4730z with upgradable to 4gig ram and install 32bit vista..i’am planing also to install VMWARE to make virtual os with ubuntu..i know it is possible but my question is…can I make it with OS X?? runing under Vista?
I agree, a laptop is better than a netbook. The screen is bigger, performance and functionality you can more from a laptop.
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Sir Abe, thanks for these infos! Ask ko lang if where did u get the prices for Asus X80-LE?
Im planning to buy one asap. Thanks!