Sub-30k Laptops as Netbook Alternatives

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief April 20, 2009 · 2 min read

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Sementara sebagian besar netbook saat ini berada dalam kisaran Rp20.000 hingga Rp30.000, beberapa orang tetap akan memilih notebook dengan spesifikasi yang layak dalam kisaran harga tersebut karena alasan-alasan tertentu. Berikut adalah rekomendasi laptop lengkap saya di bawah Rp30.000.

Compaq Presario CQ40-340TU
Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200, 2.0GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB
Chipset Mobile Intel GL40 Express, GMA 4500M
1GB RAM DDR2
250GB HDD SATA
Layar tampilan 14.1â€ (1280x800)
Drive DVDÂ±RW SuperMulti 8X Double Layer
WiFi 802.11 b/g
Pembaca kartu 5-in-1
Webcam
3x USB 2.0, port HDMI
Speaker Altec Lansing
Baterai 6 sel
Harga: Php29,940

Asus X80-LE
Intel Pentium Dual Core T2390, 1.86GHz, L2 1Mb, 533MHz FSB
Chipset Mobile Intel 965GM Express, Intel X3100 384MB terbagi
Layar tampilan 14.1"
RAM DDR2 2GB 533MHz
HDD SATA 120GB
DVD-RW
Pembaca kartu 4-in-1
Slot ExpressCard
Webcam
Intel PRO WiFi b/g/n
LAN Gigabit / modem 56Kb
1x firewire, 4x USB 2.0
Harga: Php 24,999

Dell Vostro A840
Intel Pentium Dual Core T2390 1.86GHz
Layar tampilan 14.1"
1GB DDR2 667MHz RAM
120GB SATA HDD
WiFI 802.11 b/g
Modem 56Kb, LAN
DVD+RW
Harga: 27,999

MSI MegaBook PR400
Intel Pentium Dual Core T3400Â ⟨PH0X⟩, ⟨PH1X⟩ L2, ⟨PH2X⟩
Intel GMA965 / Intel X3100
⟨PH3X⟩ DDR2 ⟨PH2X⟩ RAM
⟨PH4X⟩ SATA HDD
DVD+RW
14.1" WXGA / Biometrik + kamera ⟨PH5X⟩
WiFi 802.11 b/g
GigaBit LAN
Php24,999

Lenovo G430
Intel Pentium Dual Core T3400Â 2.16GHz, 1MB L2, 667MHz
Layar 14.1 inch
Intel GMA4500m
DDR2 2.0GB 667MHz RAM
HDD SATA 250GB
DVD Dual Layer
WiFi 802.11 b/g
Php27,995Â

Acer Aspire AS4730Z-342G16Mn
Intel Pentium Dual Core T3400 2.16GHz
Layar LCD 14.1"
Intel GMA 450MHD (64MB Dedicated, hingga 1659MB Shared)
2GB RAM DDR2
160GB HDD SATA
Drive DVD Super Multi
LAN Gigabit
Webcam
Pembaca Kartu 5-in-1
Bluetooth
Harga: Php28,500

Untuk perbedaan memori, cukup hitungkan 1GB RAM seharga Php750 atau 2GB seharga Php1.100. Jadi, jika masih dalam anggaran, Anda bisa melakukan upgrade. Namun, beberapa di antaranya tidak memiliki Windows yang terpasang sebelumnya, jadi Anda mungkin juga perlu memperhitungkan biayanya (selalu tersedia Ubuntu).

Kesempatan berikutnya Anda melihat sebuah netbook, pertimbangkan apakah Anda benar-benar membutuhkan portabilitasnya. Jika tidak, laptop reguler dengan harga yang sama mungkin lebih bernilai. Setidaknya Anda tahu bahwa Pentium Dual Core masih jauh lebih cepat daripada Intel Atom.

What is the price range of the recommended laptops?

The recommended laptops are priced under Php30,000.

Which laptop has the highest processor speed among the listed models?

The MSI MegaBook PR400 and Lenovo G430 have the highest processor speed at 2.16GHz.

What is the screen size of all the recommended laptops?

All the recommended laptops have a 14.1-inch display screen.

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52 Comments

feyoh · 16 years ago

i really appreciate you for taking time and effort to post product prices and specs comparison. really helps in the decision-making.

thank you.

trina · 17 years ago

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!

peachy · 17 years ago

I agree, a laptop is better than a netbook. The screen is bigger, performance and functionality you can more from a laptop.

earn a laptop : http://ezlaptop.com/?r=636721

reyhard · 17 years ago

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?

Paolo Bisnar · 17 years ago

Where can i get the Asus X80-LE? I couldn’t find any of these.

cy · 17 years ago

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.

grace morota · 17 years ago

thanks Sir Abe. this is a great help!! more power to you and to this site!!

Lezuric · 17 years ago

no AMD processors?.. :<

chris · 17 years ago

nice specs on Compaq Presario CQ40-340TU..

paul · 17 years ago

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.

What are Bloggs? · 17 years ago

that MSI notebook looks tempting hehe :D

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 17 years ago

Got the specs and prices at Villman and PC Corner.

John Ray Cabrera · 17 years ago

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).

Go · 17 years ago

I mean LENOVO G430. typo hahaha. thanks for the information abe

Rodney Garcia · 17 years ago

In what stores are these units available?

madzman23 · 17 years ago

@jHay – Oh yeah, Lenovo specs is also good. I overlooked at it. :D

@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?

Ryan Umadhay · 17 years ago

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).

Darren · 17 years ago

I thought NEO should be listed too ~

Jamby · 17 years ago

doesn’t any of these models have multi-touch pad?

aldrin · 17 years ago

all of the above are generally better than netbooks, but maybe the weight and battery life.

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 17 years ago

@aldrin – some of them even have 6-cell batteries too.

jhay · 17 years ago

Yeah, I got my eyes on the Lenovo G430. :D But for my next notebook, I’m looking for a smaller screen size and lesser weight.

madzman23 · 17 years ago

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!