Which Laptop

lkswan747

lkswan747

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I am looking to buy a new laptop and would like some suggestions:
Intel i5
8GB Ram
256GB SSD
FHD Display
R10,000.00 Maximum
 
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alternate

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Speak to the guys at wootware.co.za
Avoid evetech.
Get an extended warranty, you will have problems with the laptop later in its life.
 
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ponder

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Stay the fsck away from evetech for your own good.
 
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|tera| said:
I haven't followed or heard of any issues with evetech, what's the problem with them?
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There are quite a few threads on mybb & carb about them. They will fsck you over properly.

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Is Evetech legit?

Hi guys, So I am in the market for a new laptop. I had a look at this one from evetech: https://www.evetech.co.za/gigabyte-sabre-15-gtx-1050-core-i7-gaming-laptop-deal-with-512gb-ssd-and-24gb-ram/laptops-for-sale/4137.aspx Basically I want it for gaming and Graphic design.
mybroadband.co.za

Is evetech good or shady?

Hi. I'm buying a new released CPU for my new PC build and it's the last component I need. I've read terrible experiences with evetech. What's your experience with them? The cost of product is R3550 Evetech beats competition on price but not by much, though evetech include 3 month xbox game...
mybroadband.co.za

Don't buy from evetech - horrible service and unfair business practices.

BEWARE of EVETECH - KNOW WHO YOU ARE BUYING FROM FELLOW MYBROADBAND FORUMITES. FOREIGNERS OWN EVETECH. I bought a laptop from Evetech, later I picked up a manufacturing defect on the keyboard, one of the keys was missing a clip and could easily be removed and it had a Windows License Expiring...
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https://carbonite.co.za/index.php?threads/when-did-evetech-get-so-****.248918/

Advice about Evetech warranty issue | Smack talk

I need a bit of advice about a warranty issue with Evetech. My dual MSI 1080ti system started to throttle and I notice that the fans on one of the GPUs where stuck. I send the unit back to Pinnacle and they informed me they can't replace MSI fans as MSI does not provide spare parts. As the unit...
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Evetech, Do I take the gamble? | Smack talk

As title says, Looking to do a pricey new rig, think I should even bother with Evetech? The prices are fairly cheaper but is it even worth dealing with Evetech?
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Evetech RMA service | Smack talk

Hey everyone trying to get some feedback on what you would do in this situation. Bought a evetech combo about 4 months ago 9400f,b360m bazooka etc. On Friday I put my headset on and notice I'm only getting sound through 1 speaker, decide its the front audio port so plug into back just static...
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Just shout if you want more.
 
Johnatan56

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Unless you up by ~R1/2k you will probably have to compromise on one of those things.
 
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Makro has this special. I got one on Saturday, & its great. -- R 7499.00 There's also an i7 @R8999.00
Maybe give them a call for SSD specials.
ASUS 39 cm (15.6") VivoBook X543 Intel Core i5 Laptop
Oops.. No SSD drive

OSWindows 10 Home
ProcessorIntel Core i5-8250U (Up to 3.40 GHz)
Memory8 GB RAM
Storage1 TB hard disk drive
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 620
Optical DriveNo
Display Size39 cm (15.6")
Display Res1366 x 768
Touch DisplayNo
HDMIYes
USB Ports3
SD Card ReaderYes
ConnectivityEthernet/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth


Features

Model
| 8 GB | 1TB HDD
Size
39 cm
Service Guarantee
2 year collect and repair warranty
 
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AshenP

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wobbie said:
Makro has this special. I got one on Saturday, & its great. -- R 7499.00 There's also an i7 @R8999.00
Maybe give them a call for SSD specials.
ASUS 39 cm (15.6") VivoBook X543 Intel Core i5 Laptop
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Hi Wobbie

How is this laptop working for you? My brother is looking to get the exact same one and thought I would check what your experience is first before he goes to buy it.
 
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Exaelea

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wobbie said:
Makro has this special. I got one on Saturday, & its great. -- R 7499.00 There's also an i7 @R8999.00
Maybe give them a call for SSD specials.
ASUS 39 cm (15.6") VivoBook X543 Intel Core i5 Laptop
Oops.. No SSD drive


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Features

Model
| 8 GB | 1TB HDD
Size
39 cm
Service Guarantee
2 year collect and repair warranty
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It's an Asus though. They are nice yes, but the support is horrible in ZA. Always look at them and then go to an other brand in the end
 
CataclysmZA

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AshenP said:
About 10K. Anything you can suggest?
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You have a limited amount of options for R10k, but here are my picks:

Lenovo S145 @ R8499 (previous gen, but still good)

HP Pavilion 15 @ R8999 (requires another 4GB DIMM, but build quality is decent)

Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15API @ R9847 (Ryzen 5 3500U, soldered plus one DIMM)

I would also go to a local Incredible Connection and try score a deal with a display unit. Some of the higher-end machines get discounted to around R10k.
 
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