Laptop Experiences

By Elias | Published: December 14, 2010

From john doe:

just bought a second hand neo basic 2161 xN,from tpc,well as far as it goes….its still works,runs hot when pushing its cpu to its limits.,runs hotter than normal when watching dvd hi res movies…..either way…….im still taking care of it often,powering it off in normal windows and not forcing shutdown…..sounds kinda scratchy but hey, its a cheap laptop what do you expect?…..you buy somethin cheap its konks out on you….if you dont take care of it,so they say…..

if a product has a warranty, thats goes to show that it will break down on you.if a product has no warranty,then that goes to show its indestructable(that would be nice haha)…any gadget,new or used,when used to an extent or rather beyond usage or tolerable limit,will break down……..if you used it on its normal limit,let say for example 3 hours max……it will last longer than expected….turn it off from time to time when not in usage…then it will not break down from limited use…for a cheap laptop that is…….if its cheap:

1.) mass produced,cheap labor,cheap parts,cheap export…
2.)quality mediocre,if its faulty,if partially running,it still counts as passed..
3.)sold on the blackmarket,cheap for wholesale,no tax,no hassle,no warranty when sold cheap on wholesale….you buy it you bought it…
4.)hey its cheap! its got more bells and wistle than the original one…(yeah right).
5.)”sucker…”sly remark of those selling it cheap….

sometimes usually it depends upon the user……..if your gona used it,lets say about 48 hours then putting it on standby for the whole week,chances are it will breakdown on you….you bring it back,talk to the techs support,and viola!normal wear and tear,this and that,lcd not covered by warranty…etchetera…etc…etc..your’e on your own pal sionara sucker!!!!

remember,nothing last forever…..buy something cheap,equals bad quality,bad warranty service,bad technical help……………buy somethin expensive,it means its quality is valued….but then,it still has a warranty thought,top notch tech service,so and so…..and so forth.

Well based on the self experience shared above, quality has its price and yes expensive laptops gives them more advantage. But not all expensive laptops are better than cheaper ones, some cheap laptop are built to last. Some cheaper units when properly taken care of and used efficienty usually last than other laptops. Hope you find the laptop that suits your needs and remember these laptops if taken care of and handled with care will last longer than expected. Have a nice day!

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HP MiniNote 110-1013TU

By Ely | Published: November 15, 2010

Intel Atom N280 (1.66Ghz)
1GB DDR2 Memory
160GB HDD
Intel GMA 950
Windows XP Home
10.1 WXGA Display
Webcam, 3x USB, VGA, 6-cell

SRP: P17,950
Seller: Complink

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Site Renewed!

By Ely | Published: November 15, 2010

Hey gang,

Our site was down for a while while we transferred to a new web-hosting provider. We’ll continue to give you the best feedback on Laptops in the Philippines.

Thanks for visiting!

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Sharing One’s Experience

By Ely | Published: September 11, 2010

From Yuki;

Well, i’m using a Neo basic laptop. I’ve had this since… March 23, 2008. I’ve encountered some problems but nothing too major. Only major problem is that the keyboard stopped functioning, but that was my doing (spilled bread crumbs). The SM City North EDSA branch didn’t have the parts but they tried to redirect me to another one. I just didn’t bother to do so. It’s even compatible with Windows 7.

We students (only high school) can’t help but to buy cheaper laptops. If I had the money, I’d either buy a Mac and start learning how to use it or another brand running Windows that has about the same kind of reliability. Besides, while good customer service is NEO’s responsibility, it is also our responsibilty to ensure that all parts are in good working order before making a purchase regardless of what you are buying, especially gadgets. Besides, how are you so sure that you really didn’t do something to your laptop that caused the warranty to be null and void?

Kudos to NEO for the improvements, there is always room for more but hey, beggars can’t be choosers. And NEO is a good deal for people like me. I mean, if I were to buy a “better quality” laptop, what’s that gonna cost me? More that a year’s worth of allowance? My tuition is already a jawdropping 55k (and that’s supposed to be cheap). I’d wouldn’t sacrifice school for a laptop.

So you incredibly rich people would have to excuse us for prefering a cheaper laptop. It’s not that we are being cheap and easily tricked, it’s simply because we can’t afford any other.

From Karen Love Santos;

It was a Saturday when I visited the Neo Service Center at Shaw Blvd. I was quite delighted that it was very easy to find and that I didn’t need to pay for parking. My Neo laptop is just one of the 4 laptops i get to use at home and i can say that it is actually my favorite. That’s why I was quite worried when I got home that the kids have actually played with the laptop because I couldn’t open it anymore. I would like to thank the staff of Neo Service Center for making me feel at home with their friendliness. I’m not a techie and I did feel awkward at first to ask for help about my laptop but I never felt any awkwardness when I went to Neo, in fact I felt more confident about not being fooled or overcharged as they were both professional and sincere.

Thanks for these shared Laptop experiences and giving out advice to those who already own or wanting to buy laptops. We the consumers have different need and likings, it is essential to both consumers and providers to expect or think about each others needs. We buy laptops for the convinience of doing things outside of our office and homes to do work, and these providers of our laptops always think more non-hassle and convinient way for us to do so. So think of this, we always complain… why? we complain because we want better services. Out come of this complains gives us better services or they try to meet our needs. We are all just helping each other in the process.

We all hope for the best for all of us, so smile and take compliments and give out advice too. It helps us all.

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Sony Vaio E Series

By Ely | Published: August 7, 2010

As you can see there are 5 different colors in this E Series of Sony Vaio.

Keyboard
The large isolation keyboard offers an excellent tectile feel, is quiet and unobtrusive while typing. VAIO S Series is desighned to let your style and personality shine through, available in Glossy and Matte finishes. Glossy models feature a deep glassy top and palm rest. looking almost like water on the surface ready to pour over the edge. the Matte finish offers a more reserved feeling.

Sounds
Featuring powerful and advanced audio technologies. Dpbly Home Theatre® allows you to enjoy music, movies, and games in vivid surround sound using just the built-in-speackers or any set of headphones.

Full HD
VAIO E Series is available in 14″, 15.5″ and 17.3″ models. so you can choose the size that fits your style of use. The Full HD 1920x 1080 pixel array lets you experience all the beauty of Full HD as well as high-resolution video games.

HDMI
VAIO E Series is also equipped with HDMI output so you can enjoy watching movies and photos on big screen HDTVs with a single cabble connection.

Some Specifications:

Windows® 7 Home Premium
Windows® 7 Home Premium makes it easy to enjoy and share your favorite TV shows, photos, videos, and music.

Intel® Core™ i5 Processor
Intel® Core™i5 processor delivers solid performance with the ability to increase speed as needed for demanding tasks, thanks to Intel® Turbo Boost Technology. It also features Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology for smart multitasking.

ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650
This GPU has advanced technology to deliver cinema-quality audio and video when watching the high-quality Blu-ray movies or other HD content for a truly immersive entertainment experience. Play the latest games with support for Microsoft DirectX® 11.

Built-in Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n
Wirelessly access network resources at home and elsewhere with up to 5 GHz performance, thanks to compatibility with fast and stable IEEE 802.11a, widely available IEEE 802.11b, downwardly compatible IEEE 802.11g, and advanced IEEE 802.11n.

Bluetooth®
Built-in Bluetooth® unleashes the power of communication by enabling swift wireless data transfer with minimum power consumption. Compatible accessories for enhanced wireless enjoyment include a Bluetooth® mouse, keyboard, and headset.

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Toshiba Tecra A11-S3540

By Ely | Published: June 22, 2010

Design

The A11’s matte black lid is dimpled with a handsome pattern that doesn’t show fingerprints, and it continues on the deck; the bezel is also a matte black plastic, but lacks the fancy design. Overall, this a very understated look that will no doubt appeal to business users, but it lacks the panache of the HP ProBook series, which has a more elegant brushed aluminum lid.

Above the keyboard are buttons for launching Toshiba’s Eco utility, outputting the screen to a projector or larger display, and volume controls. These are handy to have, but we think they would be better put to use if they offered quick access to, say, PowerPoint or some other business-centric function.

Measuring 14.7 x 9.9 x 1.5 inches and weighing 5.8 pounds, the A11 is a bit too bulky to carry around; those who travel often should look elsewhere. This notebook is certainly portable enough to take to meetings, but you’ll need to keep an eye on that battery meter (more on that below).
Heat

The large chassis of the A11 kept the system relatively cool while streaming a Hulu video at full screen. After 15 minutes, the touchpad was 88 degrees Fahrenheit, the space between the G and H keys reached 90 degrees, and the middle of the underside was 92 degrees. Still, we could tell this notebook was working hard: the underside by the exhaust vent measured 110 degrees.
Keyboard and Touchpad

The A11’s deck is large enough to comfortably fit a full keyboard and number pad. The black matte keys are of the traditional variety, had a nice textured surface, and responded well when typing. We were up to our usual speed in no time.

The 3 x 1.6-inch touchpad is comfortably large, and its surface let us move around with ease. Below, the two mouse buttons (separated by a fingerprint reader) are made of a shiny metallic plastic, which makes them really stand out on the all-black deck. Despite picking up fingerprints, the buttons were large and responsive.

Secifications & Features:

Operating System
Genuine Windows XP Professional, SP3
Recovery media for Genuine Windows 7 Professional

Processor and Chipset
Intel Core i7-620M processor
2.66 GHz (3.33 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology), 4MB Cache
Mobile Intel QM57 Express Chipset

Graphics
NVIDIA NVS 2100M with 512MB DDR3 discrete graphics memory, plus up to 1228MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory using NVIDIA TurboCache technology
Total Available Graphics memory 1740MB

Memory
Configured with 4GB DDR3 1066MHz (max 8GB)
2 main memory slots, both slots may be occupied

Storage Drive
320GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive

Fixed Optical Disk Drive
DVD SuperMulti drive supporting 11 formats
Maximum speed and compatibility: CD-ROM (24x), CD-R (24x), CD-RW (24x), DVD-ROM (8x), DVD-R (Single Layer, (8x)), DVD-R (Double Layer, (6x)), DVD-RW (6x), DVD+R (Single Layer, (8x)), DVD+R (Double Layer, (6x)), DVD+RW (8x), DVDRAM (5x)

Display
15.6” diagonal widescreen TFT LED backlit display at 1600 x 900 native resolution (HD+)
Native support for 720p content
16:9 aspect ratio

Sound
Built-in stereo speakers

Input Devices
Standard US keyboard with 10-key numeric pad
TouchPad pointing device
TouchPad Enable/Disable
Media Control Buttons: TOSHIBA eco Utility button, Volume Down, Volume Up, Presentation button

Communications
Webcam and microphone
Modem
Intel 82577LC Gigabit Ethernet Connection (10/100/1000 Ethernet)
Intel 802.11a/g/n10
Bluetooth version 2.1 plus Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)

Expandability
ExpressCard slot (ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54)
Memory Card Reader (Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Mini SD Card, Micro SD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multi Media Card [shared slot])

Ports
Video:
RGB (monitor) output
Mini DisplayPort
Audio:
Microphone input port
Headphone output port
Data:
Serial port
2 x USB v2.0
1 x USB v2.0 with Sleep and Charge (left side)
1 x eSATA/USB combo port with Sleep and Charge
RJ-45 LAN port
RJ-11 modem port
Docking connector
Security:
Fingerprint Reader
Slot for Security Lock

Physical Description
Textured Finish in Charcoal Black
Dimensions (W x D x H ): 14.7” x 9.86” x 1.31”/1.48”
Weight: Starting at 5.63 lbs., depending upon configuration

Battery
6 cell (55 Wh) Lithium Ion battery pack
Dimensions (W x H x D): 8.11” x 1.78” x 0.79”
Weight: starting at 0.72 lbs.
Battery Life Rating (measured by MobileMark Productivity 2007) Included 6 cell battery: 3 hours, 7 minutes

Power Supply
75W (15V x 5A) Auto-sensing 100-240V/50-60Hz AC Adapter
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.96” x 1.18” x 1.97”
Weight: starting at 0.79 lbs.

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HP EliteBook 8440p

By Ely | Published: June 16, 2010

Features

With a 14-inch screen and starting weight of 4.7 pounds, the EliteBook makes no pretension of ultra-portability, but manages to carry down many features from much larger notebooks. Chief among them: A full array of Intel Core i5 and even some i7 processors, which give the EliteBook power ranging from refined to almost brutish. Consumers also get their pick of Intel integrated graphics, or Nvidia’s NVS 3100.

Our EliteBook 8440p came equipped with a 2.4GHz Intel Core 5 CPU, an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD, 2GB of RAM, 250GB hard drive, as well as accessories like a fingerprint reader and 2.0-megapixel webcam.

HP EliteBook 8440p Notebook PC Laptop Key Features:

Design

Let’s break this into military terms: If Lenovo’s business-class ThinkPads scream “standard issue” with uniform black matte plastic, sparse graphics and chunky edges, HP’s EliteBook styling looks more like the notebook of an officer: simple but not Spartan, elegant but not flashy, and unmistakably solid. Brushed aluminum covers every inch of the lid and palm rest, but unlike the thin, flexible veneers you might find on an Asus, these feel like trim from the interior of a Lexus or Audi. According to HP they’ve been thermally welded to the magnesium subframe, not just glued over plastic.

    * Intel Core i7 Processors with Turbo Boost Technology
    * Genuine Windows Professional 32
    * 8 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
    * 14.0 inches diagonal LED-backlit HD anti-glare
    * 160 GB 7200 rpm SATA
    * Chipset: Mobile Intel QM57 Express

HP EliteBook 8440p Notebook PC Laptop Specification:

    * Intel Core i7 Processors with Turbo Boost Technology
    * Genuine Windows Professional 32
    * 8 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
    * 14.0 inches diagonal LED-backlit HD anti-glare
    * 160 GB 7200 rpm SATA
    * Chipset: Mobile Intel QM57 Express
    * HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology
    * NVIDIA NVS 3100 graphics with 512 MB dedicated gDDR3 video memory Intel HD Graphics
    * Weight: 1.2 kg
    * 2.0 Megapixels webcam
    * Battery: 6 Cell
    * I/O Port: RJ-45, RJ-11, 3 USB 2.0
    * Express Card/54, Smart Card Reader

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Laptop Experience Shared

By Ely | Published: May 20, 2010

From dadi74

hi & gud day.. share lang ako ng experinces ko sa Neo b2145n ko (Intel Core 2 Duo T3400 2.16 ghz , 2 gig ram, SIS mirage 3 graphics) i bought it july last year for around 20k. so far ok p rin nman sya, i been using it for browsing the net anytime i want and without control of time using ti. kung baga pag tinatamad nang gumamit stop n ko. gamit ko rin sya for downloading movies sa gabi(700mb & up) i just let run habang natutulog ako, pag nagising ako ng madaling araw to chek kung ok n ung movie dun pa lang ako nag sshutdown pero syempre with support n rin nang exhaust fan underneath it.dala ko nga rin pala sya sa backpack ko everytime i go to work riding my motorbike, imagine the bumps my lappy absorbs during the trip. sabi ko nga nung binili ko to im giving it at least half year of gud service, pag nalagpasan nya un then masasabi ko naka sulit na ko s neo ko. windows xp ang OS ko, nag load ako windows 7 ultimate, ok naman kaso basag ang audio. naisip ko baka d p supported ng drivers for windows 7 ang mga hardware ko. pwede ring vista pero binalik ko n rin sya ulit sa xp service pack 3. share ko lang some tips n gamit ko sa neo ko. 1)Always use your ac adaptor pag gagamitin nyo nang matagal ang laptops nyo esp kung sa bahay lang kayo or sa office. kung nasa public place naman as much as possible hanap kayo ng ac outlet, lam nyo naman battery life ng laptops minsan d mo maasahan. extract nyo ung battery pag naka ac kayo, wag pag sasabayin ung 2 diff power source. ung iba kc ginagawa ang pag ccharge while using laptops on ac power mode. ever heard of battery memory? 2)Gamit kayo nang reliable na virus protector, ang dami sa net libre lang karamihan nito. basa kayo ng reviews to make sure na maganda ung napili nyong anti-virus. update nyo rin palagi virus definitions para your always protected sa latest virus n lumalabas esp sa net. wala pa naman akong major complain so far dito s unit ko. tingin ko proper use and care, mag tatagal din ang gamit nyo whether cheap or TOTL p yang unit nyo. take care of your unit and your unit will take care of all your pc needs.

From melanie

well my sister gave me a laptop for xmas gift with a whooping 40k pesosesoses needless to say after 1 year it just turned off and i cant turn it on again. had it checked with their service center but i was quoted 20thou for a switch hehehhe well with the amount they are asking me its better to buy a new one and just have neo as a souvenir (my… to think that i handled it with care u cant see any scratches on the exterior… it could be mistaken as a brand new… except that its not working anymore hahahahaha). i also noticed that the standby time of neo is less than 1hour. i am using toshiba now and i can use it for several hours without hooking to a charger while i’m using it. well, as i read several forums i can surmise that the expected lifespan of neo is only 1year just enough for its warranty to expire hehehhe…. and to those who are still using their neo for 1+++ years… your laptop is truly exceptional and that is one of a kind…. hahhahhhaha you deserve a big ……CONGRATULATIONS…. :D

Thanks for sharing your laptop experiences, like dadi74 said know your hardware or your laptops supported hardwares. Changing OS on your laptops that sometimes that OS dosent support the hardware of your laptops gives complications on your hardware and applications. And follow some simple tips on how tom make the most of your laptops. To melanie yes it is true that Php 20,000 is so much for a switch and yes you can buy a new one with that much of money, but all laptops have different lifespan depending on the user, hardwares and given OS. It wouldn’t hurt to know this types of things to better the usage and the life span of your laptops. Thanks for sharing yet again and giving out some pointers. Have a nice day.

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Sharing Some Advice

By Ely | Published: April 13, 2010

From lem

guys!! haayy..wawa nmn ung neo.. uhhmm marami pa kasi tlga ang may d alm sa nagyayri sa pc ung iba.. sbi nga nla inalagann nla lptop nla.. yes maybe nga.. pro d enough ung physical side lng nung gmit ang alagaan..with regards sa software problem.. d cover ng khit anung manufacturer ung prob dun..ksi depende un sa user a newly formated pc can even crash down in a single mistake.ung iba nmn tweak ng tweak..oo nga mganda ung twek pro pinapaikli nun ung lifespan ng part na tinitweak..tips lng po..1 wag gwing super computer ang neo laptop nyo..2 khit hindi neo na tatak nasisira din..3 sa battery para humaba ung life please i charge nyo po pg atlease 10% or pagngbeep na..para macomplete ung cycle..pra lng din yang cellphone..4 pg lmpas na sa wranty pde nyo linisin ung loob ng paunti unti..marami videos pano gwin yun..haler kala ko ba pinoy’s got talent..hehehe..use your initiative.wag kau 5 wag kau basta pindot ng pindot at install ng install(paboritong pindutin pa nmn next next next..tas d alam puno na ng toolbar ung browser making the cpu super busy.. kya un dali mginit..6 pagaangin nyo din ung work ng pc nyo or lptop..start ka sa pagalis ng mga start up softwares..pano gawin???magresearch kayo!!ang lapit lng kaya ng google!!!sa mga my neo na.. uhhmm doble ingat po sa unit nyo..

Guys just like lem said, “marami pa kasi tlga ang may d alm sa nagyayri sa pc ung iba”. From this advice that is shared learn to look for solutions and how to take care of your pc’s in the net. Internet provides information in how to maintain your pc/laptops to make if function more properly, speed it up, keeping it in a minimal memory usage and others. Thanks lem for sharing.

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Shared Laptop Experience

By Ely | Published: April 11, 2010

From dadi74

hi & gud day.. share lang ako ng experinces ko sa Neo b2145n ko (Intel Core 2 Duo T3400 2.16 ghz , 2 gig ram, SIS mirage 3 graphics) i bought it july last year for around 20k. so far ok p rin nman sya, i been using it for browsing the net anytime i want and without control of time using ti. kung baga pag tinatamad nang gumamit stop n ko. gamit ko rin sya for downloading movies sa gabi(700mb & up) i just let run habang natutulog ako, pag nagising ako ng madaling araw to chek kung ok n ung movie dun pa lang ako nag sshutdown pero syempre with support n rin nang exhaust fan underneath it.dala ko nga rin pala sya sa backpack ko everytime i go to work riding my motorbike, imagine the bumps my lappy absorbs during the trip. sabi ko nga nung binili ko to im giving it at least half year of gud service, pag nalagpasan nya un then masasabi ko naka sulit na ko s neo ko. windows xp ang OS ko, nag load ako windows 7 ultimate, ok naman kaso basag ang audio. naisip ko baka d p supported ng drivers for windows 7 ang mga hardware ko. pwede ring vista pero binalik ko n rin sya ulit sa xp service pack 3. share ko lang some tips n gamit ko sa neo ko. 1)Always use your ac adaptor pag gagamitin nyo nang matagal ang laptops nyo esp kung sa bahay lang kayo or sa office. kung nasa public place naman as much as possible hanap kayo ng ac outlet, lam nyo naman battery life ng laptops minsan d mo maasahan. extract nyo ung battery pag naka ac kayo, wag pag sasabayin ung 2 diff power source. ung iba kc ginagawa ang pag ccharge while using laptops on ac power mode. ever heard of battery memory? 2)Gamit kayo nang reliable na virus protector, ang dami sa net libre lang karamihan nito. basa kayo ng reviews to make sure na maganda ung napili nyong anti-virus. update nyo rin palagi virus definitions para your always protected sa latest virus n lumalabas esp sa net. wala pa naman akong major complain so far dito s unit ko. tingin ko proper use and care, mag tatagal din ang gamit nyo whether cheap or TOTL p yang unit nyo. take care of your unit and your unit will take care of all your pc needs.

Thanks for sharing your laptop experience, like dadi74 said its how we take care of the unit. Think of this he’s using a Neo laptop and yet it still works well for his needs. This is why we should not discourage others to buy Neo laptops, for if we take care of the unit and it will take care of us. Have a nice day and thank you for sharing and I hope more people will share their experiences.

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