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tan31_8

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Am looking for something around 1.2~1.3k
Purpose is mainly for work, and entertainment (videos)... and maybe some light games, preferably with i7
Not sure if its too much to also want a small 128 SSD with HDD, and maybe Nvidia 1050.

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Acer Swift 3 SF314-56G.

Intel® Core™ i5-8265U / i7-8565U (Whiskey Lake, most current version)
NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 (2GB DDR5 VRAM)
8GB DDR4 RAM
256GB PCIe NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD

Good for work and videos (i5+SSD). Light games depends on your graphic needs.

i5 was selling for $1165, i7 selling for $1365 during IT Show in March.
 

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Any kind soul can advice if this is a value for money 15-inch laptop?


Lenovo S340-15IWL 81N80039SB


8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8265U Processor
(6M Cache up to 3.9Ghz)
8GB DDR4 RAM
NVIDIA MX230 2GB GDDR5
512GB M2 PCIe SSD
15.6” FHD Display (1920 x 1080)
Backlit keyboard
Windows 10 Home


Price at $1099
 

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Acer Swift 3 SF314-56G.

Intel® Core™ i5-8265U / i7-8565U (Whiskey Lake, most current version)
NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 (2GB DDR5 VRAM)
8GB DDR4 RAM
256GB PCIe NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD

Good for work and videos (i5+SSD). Light games depends on your graphic needs.

i5 was selling for $1165, i7 selling for $1365 during IT Show in March.

was there just now.
price now at $998 which I think worth the mony
has SD card slot too and not forgetting full HD IPS panel
 

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How’s the quality of acer nowadays.?
Is acer better than lenova?
Saw that these two are almost similar in specs and prices.

If used for work , is it better to go for asus or hp?
 

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Anyone knows how much is Acer 3 SF314-55G about the same specs but 1.35kg instead of 1.5kg!
 

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Anyone knows how much is Acer 3 SF314-55G about the same specs but 1.35kg instead of 1.5kg!

I7 is about $1285 When I checked it out in March PC show. I am not sure whether to get in cee or pc coming show end of the month.
 

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I7 is about $1285 When I checked it out in March PC show. I am not sure whether to get in cee or pc coming show end of the month.
Actually Ive been reading up apparently the i7 variant is only very slightly faster than i5 esp if Ur a regular user. i7 actually makes it less energy efficient. 16GB is what you want. But usually 16GB comes with i7. The brochure says $1245. Only $40 cheaper than march. https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/cee/view_brochure/20421/#.XOcwUFPmgwB
 

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Actually Ive been reading up apparently the i7 variant is only very slightly faster than i5 esp if Ur a regular user. i7 actually makes it less energy efficient. 16GB is what you want. But usually 16GB comes with i7. The brochure says $1245. Only $40 cheaper than march. https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/cee/view_brochure/20421/#.XOcwUFPmgwB

Hi. I am refering to the swift 3 premium. The latest price list is $1425. I still keep the mar 2019 price list which is stated $1395. At the actual pc show last mar. The price offer was much lower which is $1283.

One of the reason I considered getting it as it has a better graphic and a light weight at 1.35kg. Other brands offering the similar spec are at 1.5kg.
 

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Hi. I am refering to the swift 3 premium. The latest price list is $1425. I still keep the mar 2019 price list which is stated $1395. At the actual pc show last mar. The price offer was much lower which is $1283.

One of the reason I considered getting it as it has a better graphic and a light weight at 1.35kg. Other brands offering the similar spec are at 1.5kg.

The swift premium is a better buy overall. I think there will be good discounts like the previous time. I got the Asus zenbook 14 though as I was very conscious of the weight (want something really light).
 

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Get the Acer Swift 3 Premium. Asus products are overpriced in Singapore. For Asus, you can get it for cheaper and better specs from overseas.. That's why I will never support them.
 

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Is there a lot of difference between CEE and IT/PC Show, Comex/Sitex?

CEE have only 2 levels instead of 3 levels for the rest of them.

Probably may wait for the PC Show next week if it is much better with more competitors etc..
 

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Is there a lot of difference between CEE and IT/PC Show, Comex/Sitex?

CEE have only 2 levels instead of 3 levels for the rest of them.

Probably may wait for the PC Show next week if it is much better with more competitors etc..

They are the same thing, just different organisers.. Wait for the latter one bah.. Got more stocks to clear.
 

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They are the same thing, just different organisers.. Wait for the latter one bah.. Got more stocks to clear.

So that means the price could be much lower as compared to this week’s CEE? Then those who bought laptops during this CEE may end up missing out on better deals during the PC show next week.
 

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So that means the price could be much lower as compared to this week’s CEE? Then those who bought laptops during this CEE may end up missing out on better deals during the PC show next week.

i went on the first day as i was nearby... the price same as online store..

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last day they will start cutting...
 

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Sometime deal also has to act fast.

In mar 2019 IT show . A Lenovo i7 idealpad 330S is priced at $849. After 1st day, total no stock .
 
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