Neo B5700N is cheapest Core i7 at Php31k

Running an Intel Core i7-2630QM, the Neo Basic B5700 N is the cheapest quad-core laptop we’ve seen today with a suggested retail price of just Php30,999USD 528INR 44,781EUR 503CNY 3,847.

The Intel Core i7-2630QM processor runs at a base clock of 2.0GHz and boosts to 2.9GHz with 4 cores and 8 threads. It also comes with an integrated Intel HD Graphics.

Laptop comes with 2GB DDR3 RAM (upgradeable to 8GB) and 500GB HDD. Other specs include an eSATA port, USB ports, HDMI port, WiFi, Bluetooth, DVD+RW and the whole shebang.

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46 Comments

emendoza says:

14 years ago

dude that’s some serious hardware for 31k
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Doc Harry says:

14 years ago

Just for the processing speed? Too bad they couldn’t put in a better graphics card.
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Doc Harry says:

14 years ago

This is maybe good for the multitaskers out there. Gamers might end up disappointed.
Num Lock says:

14 years ago

I would rather buy an i5 with a good gaming card.
James says:

14 years ago

I would have have to agree with numlock and doc harry. Theres always a drawback with those kind of low prize laptop.its much better to save a little more money then buy a higher end. just my 2 cents. :) You get what you pay for, right?:)

jun says:

14 years ago

nice spec.. but how is the quality of neo in general?
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Zo says:

14 years ago

that’s a very tempting price.
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Jay-R says:

14 years ago

Hindi ba ito magooverheat sa tindi ng processor? Yun nga, how is the quality of Neo laptops when it comes to durability and heat management?
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garz says:

14 years ago

I don’t think the RAM nor heat management is the real concern here. They’re manageable. It’s the battery life. Imagine you have these specs but you can run it for only 2 hours. That sucks.
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adam says:

14 years ago

Base on my experience neo has problem with their battery.
Kevin says:

14 years ago

My friend’s NEO couldn’t even shut down before its battery ran out.

ferdinand marte says:

14 years ago

All that quad-core power will not be fully utilized because of the underperforming gpu. i7’s & any quad-core’s are supposed to be paired with dedicated graphics to fully use their power.

Likewise, quad-core pc’s/notebooks are designed for applications requiring graphics intensive apps & games. Since when did browsing, email, word processing need 4 cores?

This is what irks me with manufacturers pairing high-end cpu’s with low-end gpu’s.
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Shebangs! says:

14 years ago

I normally have 10 IE windows.. all of them running a java webapp (ok some of them are running facebook and other non-work sites)… 3 VMs running at the same time… throw in multiple word and excel windows..

Thats a normal work day for me… im not gaming and yet i think i would GREATLY benefit from a quad core system…
cirxesoul says:

14 years ago

The kind of application you are running dictates whether or not it needs a single core or multiple cores. A database application can fully utilize the power of multi core processors without having to need a wicked GPU.

Actually, that CPU model has an integrated GPU built into itself. It performs decently with most mainstream games.

The main reason, for me, regarding cores is not whether you are just using the internet or editing movies, It’s due to a fact that if a processor goes beyond 4 GHZ clock speed, it will need more power and cooling. So to achieve greater performance without sacrificing power and cooling, they invented cores.

Iyan Sommerset says:

14 years ago

Great for users running multiple VMs. Just stick 6gb more of RAM and you’re set to go.
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Mikoy says:

14 years ago

Check NEO’s Official Facebook Page and you will see a lot of comments about this model since it might still be using the old SandyBridge Chipset that Intel recalled.
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Calvin says:

14 years ago

gee they shouldnt be doing that. even if it’s using the first batch of sandy bridge, intel gave a directive for laptop manufacturer to recall or replace those machines with the newer version.
Mikoy says:

14 years ago

there were some costumers who ask Neo for a software to check what version of the chipset was on the laptop that they purchased and they were advised be Neo to ask Google instead.

They cant provide an official application to check the chipset that was on there laptop. Bummer.
adam says:

14 years ago

Wow ask na lang ang google. Nice response from a customer service agent.