The document compares specifications and pricing for laptops from HP, Dell, and Lenovo brands from different vendors. It recommends purchasing the HP ProBook 440 G2 Notebook from vendor QCS for RM3,460 as it has the lowest price and provides specifications comparable to other options. Key factors in the recommendation include the HP model having more ports and an optical drive for convenience compared to the Lenovo, and better customer service than Lenovo.

1. IT Equipments' Specifications and Price Comparison
To purchase five units of laptops for Parkson Branding Sdn Bhd's personals.
Extract of Comparison:
No. Description Ablenet Linexcom QCS
*1. Table 1: Choosing Laptop, HP
ProBook 640 G1/ 440 G2 Notebook RM4,319 RM3,638 RM3,460
Ranking 3rd 2nd 1st
*2. Table 2: Choosing Laptop, DELL
DELL Latitude E5440 RM4,159 RM3,782 RM3,740
Ranking 3rd 2nd 1st
*3. Table 3:Choosing Laptop, Lenovo
ThinkPad Edge E450 RM3,907 RM3,717 N/A
Ranking 2nd 1st N/A
*For the details, please refer to the appendixes which are attached on behind.
Table 4: Comparison Summary
Model abd brand Vendor Price Ranking Saving
HP ProBook 640 G1 Notebook Ablenet RM4,319 8th RM859
HP ProBook 440 G2 Notebook Linexcom RM3,638 2nd RM178
HP ProBook 440 G2 Notebook QCS RM3,460 1st Benchmark
DELL Latitude E5440 Ablenet RM4,159 7th RM699
DELL Latitude E5440 Linexcom RM3,782 5th RM322
DELL Latitude E5440 QCS RM3,740 4th RM280
Lenove ThinkPad Edge E450 Ablenet RM3,907 6th RM447
LenovoThinkPad Edge E450 Linexcom RM3,717 3rd RM257
Recommendation Sumarry
>Among all brands and models, they'r not much different in term of specification except for Lenovo
ThinkPad Edge E450 which better speed, RPM by 500gb as highlighted in APPENDIXS.
>The Table 4 is the comparison among all brands and vendors in term of price competitveness.
>In overall, HP ProBook 440 G2 Notebook from QCS has the lowest price which is RM3,460.
>The second place goes to Linexcome for the same model is RM3,638.
>The different between them is RM178 for a unit; for 5 units is RM890.
>The other reason why we would choose HP insteads of Lenovo in brands' view is the poor
customer service a.k.a NBD service of Lenovo as the feedbacks from public.
S: <https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/General-Discussion/On-Site-Next-Business-Day-Warranty>
>In addition, the HP model would has more ports spec. and builded-in optical which is more
convenient for users.
>After considering all the facts as mentioned above, we would choose HP ProBook 440 G2
Notebook from QCS.
Prepared by, Reviewed by, Concurred by, Approved by,
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Henry Liu
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2. APPENDIXS:
Specifications and cost comparison between brands and vendors
Choosing Processor
Comparison between processor i3 i5 i7
Frequency 2.4-3.6GHz 3.0-3.4GHz 2.0-3.5GHz
Turbo Boost No Yes Yes
Cores 2 4 4
Hyperthreading Yes No Yes
Smart Cache 3-4 MB 4 - 6 MB 8 MB
Thermal Output (TDW) 35- 54W 35 - 84W 35 - 84W
Graphics Varies Intel HD 4600 Intel HD 4600
Users (In general) Entry-level Mainstream High-end
Price/Cost by differences (RM) Set as benchmark 220 555
Recommendation Summary:
The most appropriate processor would be i5 althought it would cost extra RM220. The reason of chosing i5 is its moderateness/
which means i5 is suitable for any people; any performance; and any purpose.

3. Table 1: Choosing Laptop, HP
Description HP HP HP
Vendor Ablenet Linexcom QCS
Model Name HP ProBook 640 G1 Notebook HP ProBook 440 G2 Notebook HP ProBook 440 G2 Notebook
Display 14" LED-backlit HD anti-glare 14" LED-backlit HD anti-glare 14" LED-backlit HD anti-glare
Operating System Windows 7 + 8 Window 7 + 8 Window 7 + 8
Processor Intel Core i5-4300M Intel Core i5-5200U Intel Core i5-5200U
GHz 2.6 GHz, 3 MB cache, 2 cores 2.2GHz, 3 MB cache, 2 cores 2.2GHz, 3 MB cache, 2 cores
RAM/Memory 4GB DDR3-1600 MHz 4GB DDR3L-1600 MHz 4GB DDR3L-1600 MHz
RPM (speed) (Revolution/minute) 500gb 7.2RPM SATA 500gb 7.2Krpm, SATA 500gb 7.2Krpm, SATA
Camera 720p HD webcam 720p HD webcam 720p HD webcam
Optical / DVD drive SuperMulti DL SuperMulti DL SuperMulti DL
Bluetooth Yes Yes Yes
Finger Print Sensor Yes Yes Yes
Ports USB3.(3),3.0Charge(1),VGA(1) USB3.0(2), 2.0(2), HDMI,VGA USB3.0(2), 2.0(2), HDMI,VGA
Warranty 3y NextBusDayOnsite Not included
Microsoft license Not include Included Not included
Graphic HD Graphic 4600 HD Graphic 5500 HD Graphic 5500
Battery life 55 WHr 40 WHr 40 WHr
Backpack / Case Free backpack Free Case Free Case
Anti Virus N/A N/A
Price RM3,669 RM3,299 RM2,550
If adds on Microsoft RM650 Included 650
If adds warranty Included RM339 RM260
Delivery cost FREE with T&C FREE with T&C FREE with T&C
After add ons price RM4,319 RM3,638 RM3,460
RANKING 3rd 2nd 1st
Brands

4. Table 2: Choosing Laptop, DELL
Description DELL DELL DELL
Vendor Ablenet Linexcom QCS
Model Name DELL Latitude E5440 Dell Latittude E3450 DELL L3450-I5204G50-W87
Display 14" Anti-Glare WLED-backlit 14" HD Anti-Glare LED 14" Anti-Glare WLED-backlit
Operating System Windows 7 + 8 Win8.1Pro 64 bit + Win 7 Pro Window 7 + 8
Processor Intel Core i5-4310U Intel Core i5-5200U Intel Core i5-5200U
GHz Not stated Not Stated 2.2GHz, 3M cache, 15W
RAM/Memory 4GB DDR3-1600 MHz 4GB DSL-1600 MHz 4GB 1600MHz DDR3L
RPM (speed) (Revolution/minute) 500gb 7.2kRPM 500gb 7.2kRPM 500gb 7.2kRPM
Camera Light Sensitive Webcam Webcam Webcam
Optical / DVD drive DVDRW Not Available Not Available
Bluetooth Yes Yes Yes
Finger Print Sensor Yes Not Available Not Available
Ports USB3.0(2); 2.0(1); HDMI; VGAUSB3.0(2); 2.0(1); HDMI; VGA USB3.0(2);2.0(1); HDMI; VGA
Warranty 3 years + Accidental Not included Not Available
Microsoft license Trial Only Not Included Trial Only
Graphic HD Graphic 4400 HD Graphic 4400 HD Graphic 4400
Battery life 55 WHr Close to 40 WHr 43 WHr
Backpack / Case Not Included Free backpack Free backpack
Anti Virus N/A N/A 60 days trial
Price RM3,410 RM2,704 RM2,750
If adds on Microsoft RM650 RM700 RM670
If adds warranty Included RM378 RM320
If adds backpack RM99 Included Included
Delivery cost FREE with T&C FREE with T&C FREE with T&C
After add ons price RM4,159 RM3,782 RM3,740
RANKING 3rd 2nd 1st
Brands

5. Table 3:Choosing Laptop, Lenovo
Description Lenovo Lenovo
Vendor Ablenet Linexcom
Model Name ThinkPad Edge E450 ThinkPad Edge E450
Display 14 W HD Antiglare 14 W HD Antiglare
Operating System Win7 P64 DG Win8.1 Pro Win7 P64 DG Win8.1 Pro
Processor Intel Core i5-5200u Intel Core i5-5200u
GHz 2.70GHz, 3MB Cache 2.70GHz, 3MB Cache
RAM/Memory 4 GB PC3-12800 DDR3L 4 GB PC3-12800 DDR3L
RPM (speed) (Revolution/minute) 1TB 5.4kRPM 1TB 5.4kRPM
Camera Light Sensitive Webcam 720 HD Camera
Optical / DVD drive Not Available Not Available
Bluetooth Yes Yes
Finger Print Sensor Yes Yes
Ports USB3.0(2), 2.0(1), HDMI USB3.0(2), 2.0(1), HDMI
Warranty 1 year only Not included
Microsoft license Not included Not Included
Graphic HD Graphic HD Graphic
Battery life 48 WHr 48 WHr
Backpack / Case Not Included Free case
Anti Virus N/A N/A
Price RM2,829 RM2,688
If adds on Microsoft RM650 RM700
If adds warranty RM329 RM329
If adds backpack RM99 Included
Delivery cost FREE with T&C FREE with T&C
After add ons price RM3,907 RM3,717
RANKING 2nd 1st
Brands