Try the Benq S42 or Dell Studio 15.

Just to clarify things. Your initial comment was a mite inaccurate. There is actually a Dell XPS 13 which was based on the old Santa Rosa platform and has now been phased out from their website. It's intended replacement is the Montevina based Dell Studio XPS 13, or SXPS 13 as astria pointed out, and that is the product that I think you originally intended to recommend.

Hi there, I'm thinking to get a new laptop. Been a while since i last browse one...Thanks.

1)Budget = RM5000+
2)Usage of laptop = Photoshop, multimedia application, gaming
3)Size/Weight = 13"-17"/any weight will do
4)Brand = Acer/Dell/Apple

I'd say go for Dell Studio XPS 16 either the:
RM3999 Configuration:
-Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53GHz
-3GB DDR3 1066MHz RAM
-ATi Mobility Radeon HD4670 1GB DDR3
-320GB 7200RPM HDD

or

RM4999 Configuration:
-Intel Core i7-720QM 1.6GHz(Turbo 2.8GHz)
-4GB DDR3 1066MHz RAM
-ATi Mobility Radeon HD 4670 1GB DDR3
-500GB 7200RPM HDD

Since you do photoshop you "might" need Core i7, or you can customise the RM3999 configuration with a Core 2 Duo P9700 2.8GHz which is less than RM4999

how about sager NP8662 and alienware m15x??

Look good for gaming & photoshop. And my I add it also good for watching hi def movies.

Dell Studio XPS 16, Acer 5935G (with GT 240M), Asus N61Vn...

i would suggest u stick to C2D as long as gaming is concerned...

probably grab the rm4k SXPS16, use the leftover budget to get a C2D T/P9000...

sager NP8662 can customize to get Q9000 ^^ good for ur work also and iirc, it's performance almost same with high clock c2d if the program doesnt optimize 4 core and beat c2d a lot if the program can utilise 4 core ^^ and u dont lose performance on gaming as well

This post has been edited by Fantasia: Dec 11 2009, 10:01 AM

Dell Studio 15 is a great notebook? I needs it to be fast enough for surfing and with multiple programs operating at the same time.

Not too keen on BenQ or Acer. Would prefer "better" brands like HP, Compaq, Dell, etc...

Any other recommendations?


This post has been edited by V-Spec: Dec 11 2009, 10:08 AM

i lol-ed at the "better brand"...

had mixed experience (both good and bad) with the brands u mentioned, so are BenQ and Acer...

anyway, alternative to Studio 15 would be Toshiba L510, 14", but same spec, or BenQ S42, if u re performance conscious...

astria, the Dell Studio looked good. But just am afraid of it's size and weight. I guess 14" would be perfect for mobility? I dunno man. A bit lost here.

well, Studio 15 is consider light for a 15"... at 2.5kg only... most 15"/16" in the market weight 3kg...

so it's really up to u... do u need to carry it around frequently??? for myself i prefer 14"... not too big, but with spec that is similar to 15", or even surpass...

Thanks Eugene91 and astria,
Just customize a unit of Dell Studio XPS 16 online..hehe

-Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P9700 (2.80GHz/ 1066 FSB/ 6MB Cache)
-4GB (2 X 2GB) Dual Channel 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
-500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
-1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670

RM4885

*how's the battery life? Never use a dell b4.
**Is Acer 4810TG a worth buy? Mac book pro 13?

well, as for 4810TG, better take asus ul80vt, better spec and longer warranty for the similar price.
macbook is only worthy if you want to use mac os x.

as for sxps 16, the battery life... i'm expecting 2-3 hours depending power management

I suggest you call dell to order and request for 9-cell battery Should give you at least 3 hours battery life based on the review I saw here exactly like your customised specs:

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Dell-S...ok.21440.0.html

Acer4810TG (Core 2 Duo SU9400 1.4GHz, DDR3 1066MHz, ATi Mobility Radeon HD4330, Win7 HomePremium) RM2999 - 5-7 hours IIRC
Asus UL80Vt (Core 2 Duo SU7300 1.3GHz Asus Turbo33 Technology 1.73GHz, DDR3 1066MHz, Hybrid Graphics Nvidia GeForce G210M and Intel 4500MHD, Win7 HomePremium) RM2999 - review shown 8-9 hours WiFi Surfing

The UL80Vt performs better than the 4810TG and Asus gives 2 years International Warranty

This post has been edited by Eugene91: Dec 11 2009, 11:53 AM

9-cell battery not cheap... btw, 1 by extending 1 more hour, i dont think it's worth it

but i saw dell option add-on 9-cell for RM212.. wouldnt it be better to directly get a 9-cell option? instead of buying an add-on?

izzit? last time i saw i think RM600+ but not sure is add on or not la

Studio 15 and Toshiba L510 has the same specs? hmm. so i just choose whicvh one is cheaper lah. can?

up to u... Dell offers on-site service, but Toshiba dun...

then it just the matter of wether i prefer a smaller laptop or an on site service.then.