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directonpc(m): 9:41am On Dec 18, 2017
vickzdvipe:

the model and specs' are on the thread already. And for the price range, it's no longer available in the market(that is the brand new one) I got mine as a fairly used laptop for N57500
OK. Thanks.
wane01(m): 8:30pm On Dec 18, 2017
directonpc:
What's your budget? If you want start with web development (php/node.js/general javascript). A regular laptop with 4gb RAM and minimum of Intel pentium(R) process will be more than ok.

Avoid Amd processors. Even if it's QBASIC you intend to learn.
hey I have a gaming PC that runs beautifully well with AMD so what's ur grudge
wane01(m): 8:33pm On Dec 18, 2017
directonpc:
YES you can. Make sure it's not the Amd edition. Check it to see if there is intel logo on it.
Please tell me what's wrong with AMD ooo
or are u acting based on past experiences
don't forget that processors are being improved
daily
directonpc(m): 8:38pm On Dec 18, 2017
wane01:

Please tell me what's wrong with AMD ooo
or are u acting based on past experiences
don't forget that processors are being improved
daily
AMD handles video processing and gaming far better than Intel. But when you plan to do less of those things and more of non video processing jobs go for Intel.

Even Intel celeron is a bad processor for serious programing. Same as the Intel atom found on mini laptops and windows tablets.

Last last you can risk ur money believing that AMD has made so much improvements in 2017.
wane01(m): 8:43pm On Dec 18, 2017
directonpc:
AMD handles video processing and gaming far better than Intel. But when you plan to do less of those things and more of non video processing jobs go for Intel.

Even Intel celeron is a bad processor for serious programing. Same as the Intel atom found on mini laptops and windows tablets.

Last last you can risk ur money believing that AMD has made so much improvements in 2017.
so why the intense condemnation.....
Intel just has a larger scope of s than AMD
wane01(m): 8:46pm On Dec 18, 2017
directonpc:
AMD handles video processing and gaming far better than Intel. But when you plan to do less of those things and more of non video processing jobs go for Intel.

Even Intel celeron is a bad processor for serious programing. Same as the Intel atom found on mini laptops and windows tablets.

Last last you can risk ur money believing that AMD has made so much improvements in 2017.
I need a programmer to work on a project together ...
can we talk on WhatsApp
directonpc(m): 8:46pm On Dec 18, 2017
wane01:
so why the intense condemnation..... Intel just has a larger scope of s than AMD
cause I have tried coding on AMD before. Myself and my friends.
directonpc(m): 8:47pm On Dec 18, 2017
wane01:
I need a programmer to work on a project together ... can we talk on WhatsApp
is $$$ involved? cheesy
wane01(m): 8:58pm On Dec 18, 2017
directonpc:
is $$$ involved? cheesy
for now its just a personal project am working on for the banking sector which I know we can sell once done and the money is shared ...... finito ..... let's talk better on WhatsApp
before my idea is stolen
directonpc(m): 1:03am On Dec 19, 2017
wane01:

for now its just a personal project am working on for the banking sector which I know we can sell once done and the money is shared ...... finito ..... let's talk better on WhatsApp
before my idea is stolen
sent you a pm. Reply it with your number.
godfrey01(m): 12:34pm On Dec 19, 2017
Fongido:

Please can you recommend which one I should buy? with 150k - 200k Thanks

get lenovo thinkpad... or any lenovo with high grade..
wane01(m): 2:44pm On Dec 19, 2017
godfrey01:
hp 15 not a good laptop. don't waste your money buying it. I am an engineer and I can tell you that there are fake hp15 in the market. even if you are buying it, make sure you go with someone who knows computer hardware very well. but I will never recommend hp 15 for anybody.
what makes it not a good laptop
i have mine that was bought brand new ....
12gb
1tb
2gb video memory and graph card with extra online box storage
u people just like condemning by generalising

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godfrey01(m): 6:51pm On Dec 19, 2017
wane01:
what makes it not a good laptop i have mine that was bought brand new .... 12gb 1tb 2gb video memory and graph card with extra online box storage u people just like condemning by generalising
how much did you yours.
wane01(m): 7:47pm On Dec 19, 2017
godfrey01:

how much did you yours.
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bilefresh: 11:33am On Dec 21, 2017
wane01:

156
where??
stanliwise(m): 11:37am On Dec 21, 2017
Fongido:
I wanna start programming next year and I want to know the laptop I will get coz I just realize that not all laptops can do programming.
Also tell me the cost
My dear buy a durable and good laptop that you wont think of changing in like 2 years to come.

Core I3 4gb ram(2gb minimum) 500Gb storage space.
Model: Any(I advise you buy Dell).
vankaid: 12:09pm On Dec 21, 2017
This thread opened my eyes a lot on the kind of advise people throw around on nairaland.

People are saying things like 4GB ram, Core I3 and all the things but the guy just wants to start and I am sure most of these people saying all these use systems with less than 2GB ram and lower specs PCs.

Why scare people for nothing.

The guy just want to start and even android studio or visual studio can run on a 1GB intel core 2 duo U which he can get for as low as 30k at Computer Village.

Stop scaring inexperienced people here guys!!

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yusman14(m): 2:31pm On Aug 29, 2020
Hello sir..I want to start python programming language...which good fairly used laptop should I buy?
yusman14(m): 4:42pm On Sep 01, 2020
stanliwise:

My dear buy a durable and good laptop that you wont think of changing in like 2 years to come.

Core I3 4gb ram(2gb minimum) 500Gb storage space.
Model: Any(I advise you buy Dell).
Hello bro.. I want to go into programming and web development..is this laptop ok?
hp430 specs;4gig RAM, Intel corei3,4th Gen,500gb HDD....
hope the corei3 doesn't mean much for a programmer?
yusman14(m): 4:45pm On Sep 01, 2020
I want to go into programming and web development..is this laptop ok? hp430 specs;4gig RAM, Intel corei3,4th Gen,500gb HDD.... hope the corei3 doesn't mean much for a programmer?
yusman14(m): 4:45pm On Sep 01, 2020
vankaid:
This thread opened my eyes a lot on the kind of advise people throw around on nairaland.

People are saying things like 4GB ram, Core I3 and all the things but the guy just wants to start and I am sure most of these people saying all these use systems with less than 2GB ram and lower specs PCs.

Why scare people for nothing.

The guy just want to start and even android studio or visual studio can run on a 1GB intel core 2 duo U which he can get for as low as 30k at Computer Village.

Stop scaring inexperienced people here guys!!
I want to go into programming and web development..is this laptop ok?
hp430 specs;4gig RAM, Intel corei3,4th Gen,500gb HDD....
hope the corei3 doesn't mean much for a programmer?
stanliwise(m): 4:49pm On Sep 01, 2020
yusman14:
Hello bro.. I want to go into programming and web development..is this laptop ok?
hp430 specs;4gig RAM, Intel corei3,4th Gen,500gb HDD....
hope the corei3 doesn't mean much for a programmer?
what exactly are you gonna be doing? If it is web works then it is fine
yusman14(m): 5:10pm On Sep 01, 2020
stanliwise:
what exactly are you gonna be doing? If it is web works then it is fine
Web development (front-end) HTML5, CSS3,and JavaScript... python programming language...will it be able to install python assembler/compiler?
stanliwise(m): 5:19pm On Sep 01, 2020
yusman14:
Web development (front-end) HTML5, CSS3,and JavaScript... python programming language...will it be able to install python assembler/compiler?
very well
yusman14(m): 5:45pm On Sep 01, 2020
stanliwise:
very well
I actually thought corei3 means much for a programmer..
Thanks sir
yusman14(m): 11:14pm On Sep 02, 2020
stanliwise:
very well
The one I later bought was a Dell E series..specs;4gig RAM,500g HDD,4th Gen,1.6GHz,corei5 4006U...
Hope that U doesn't mean??
vankaid: 3:24pm On Sep 03, 2020
yusman14:
I want to go into programming and web development..is this laptop ok?
hp430 specs;4gig RAM, Intel corei3,4th Gen,500gb HDD....
hope the corei3 doesn't mean much for a programmer?

you have more than what you need.

It is not about computers but your dedication to learn...

Save money for data to and learn from as much youtube videos as you can.

Youtube videos makes all the difference!
yusman14(m): 3:52pm On Sep 03, 2020
vankaid:


you have more than what you need.

It is not about computers but your dedication to learn...

Save money for data to and learn from as much youtube videos as you can.

Youtube videos makes all the difference!
The one I later bought was a Dell E series..specs;4gig RAM,500g HDD,4th Gen,1.60GHz,corei5 4200U...
Hope that U doesn't mean??
vankaid: 9:00am On Sep 04, 2020
yusman14:
The one I later bought was a Dell E series..specs;4gig RAM,500g HDD,4th Gen,1.60GHz,corei5 4200U...
Hope that U doesn't mean??

What you bought is more than ok for you.
Kelvin30286063(m): 9:26am On Sep 05, 2020
Fongido:
I wanna start programming next year and I want to know the laptop I will get coz I just realize that not all laptops can do programming.
Also tell me the cost
Please don't do this to this guy. Yes all laptops can be used to write a program but not all laptops will give you the peace of mind you want, coupled with the hard work of writing codes.

I don't know too many cuz I don't sell laptops but I use an hp with 12gb ram and 2 terabytes storage. It's a machine and it has never blinked. If you have a fat budget, go for something heavy like that. You will enjoy learning programming that way.
yusman14(m): 1:12pm On Sep 05, 2020
Kelvin30286063:

Please don't do this to this guy. Yes all laptops can be used to write a program but not all laptops will give you the peace of mind you want, coupled with the hard work of writing codes.

I don't know too many cuz I don't sell laptops but I use an hp with 12gb ram and 2 terabytes storage. It's a machine and it has never blinked. If you have a fat budget, go for something heavy like that. You will enjoy learning programming that way.
What about Dell laptop with the following specs;.
4gig RAM,500g HDD,4th Gen,1.60GHz,corei5 4200U..
Kelvin30286063(m): 4:54pm On Sep 05, 2020
yusman14:
What about Dell laptop with the following specs;.
4gig RAM,500g HDD,4th Gen,1.60GHz,corei5 4200U..
That's good. For a start, but keep in mind that the more in depth you go into programming, the more softwares you will need to install and the more heavy your pc becomes so be ready to upgrade when you start making money.

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