a. dell studio 15
b. benq s42, benq s57
c.asus n51vn, sxps 16, studio 15 with i7
d. asus k40ab

Thanks for the quick feedback
Let me check up reviews for all models listed above and see if any suit my needs.

Anyway for SXPS16 and K40AB, I don't think they belong to slim and light category? Correct me if I'm wrong. SXPS16 at 2.3kg++ while K40KB is around 2kg if my memory serve me right.

Sorry I did not state earlier that I'm looking for slim and light laptop below 2kg weight. Oh ya, prefer with Win7 preinstalled or Win7 upgrade options.

I kinda like Asus UL30A and Acer Timeline but their graphic capabilities are not that good...

Thanks again

Sony Vaio SR if you insist below 2kg.

SXPS is entertainment laptop. Bulky weight is normal.

U can try Acer Timeline 4810TG-942G32 with SU9400 + HD4330 graphic. Weight just 1.9kg and price below RM3k. Sooner all laptop will pre-installed Win7.

Hi guys! I'm in a bit of a dilemma. :-P I've been lappie hunting for awhile and i've narrowed it down to 3 possibilities based on looks/specs/budget. It's either dell studio 15, benq s42, or the acer timeline series. Problem is i wonder if DDR3 RAM is an issue as i read that it's much better than DDR2 and not backward compatible. Plus the acer line is light with good battery life! However, i've heard some unkind stuff about acer. Hence the other alternatives. I also know dell doesn't include a carrying case and i'd really like the freebies given by normal distributers eg. Mouse, cooler pad etc. So that's the bad point bout buying online. Oh btw i'm getting it come christmas time too where i might be shopping in singapore. Advisable to get there? Sorry for the wall of text. I'm using my mobile to type. Thanks!

DDR3 ram won't matter much, no significant improvement.
studio 15 and benq s42 is different league from acer timeline.
decide which you need, performance or battery life.
benq s42 with intel gpu can reach 4 hours battery life.

want a balance between weight and performance can consider Asus U80V (14", 2.1kg, HD4570, rm3199 for T6500, rm3599 for P8700) or Dell SXPS13 (13", weight i think abt 2kg also, P8600 with G 210M, rm4149)

personally i quite like U80V... users report abt 5hrs of battery life, exceptionally light for a 14", and the back-lit keyboard is pretty cool too...

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Added on November 2, 2009, 10:49 amhonestly speaking, it boils down to:

warranty - Dell Studio 15
performance - BenQ S42
battery life - Acer Timeline

so wat do u want???

as for DDR3, it offeres no significant performance gain (except for working at lower voltage, thus probably give u a few mins more batt life), while costing abt 50% more than DDR2...

This post has been edited by astria: Nov 2 2009, 10:49 AM

SXPS 13 is actually one of the heaviest 13'', starting at 2.2 kg

oh really??? well, looks like Nvidia chipset is really hot afterall...

don't say like that
toshiba m900, 13.3'',t6600 , ati hd4570 at rm 3699 also weight at 2.2 kg

ah well, but Nvidia chipset is notorious for being hot afterall...

i guess even AMD chipset is better in terms of heat management... have seen so many 12" laptops with AMD platform...

even so, it back to the cooling design of the notebook itself.

Thanks for the quick reply guys. Probably have a look at the design for benq now. :-) though dell has a funky look. Oh how bout the carrying case? Benq has that freebie? And it's not advisable to get in singapore? Heard electronics are dirt cheap there.

well, my S41 came with an original BenQ carrying bag...

as for buying in Singapore or not, i think it depends on the model... eg Asus K40Ab is really cheap in MY, but not so in SG...

as a S'porean, i think MY seems to have better deal for many models... so do ur comparison before deciding...

Check the warranty valid claim in Malaysia or not lo. If Asus or Dell should be no problem.

Ok thanks! Heh heh. Yay for new laptop! :-) just curious though, who here would splash for dell's designer look? I always end up making the price go sky high when customising online.

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Added on November 2, 2009, 4:52 pmOh also the price for studio 15 doesn't include a carrying case but benq does. Is it expensive? I tried the ones for dell online but they are $! You know what i mean? It adds up. Whereas when buying from distributors you get free stuff. Bang for buck right?

This post has been edited by CloudDave: Nov 2 2009, 04:52 PM

erm..im planning to buy a lappy
budget around RM2k to 2.3k
use for gaming and movies
and hopes that it wont heat up easily
any recommendation?

i found this >> toshiba L510 RM2300
is this worth the price?

@lancer193 how about asus k40ab or k50ab??RM1999
@CloudDave u can always call dell to nego some freebies when u purchase online

This post has been edited by Fantasia: Nov 2 2009, 07:14 PM

Asus k40ab/k50ab
that toshiba not suitable to play games with the intel gpu.

erm..where can i get the spec?
wasnt sure about which asus k40ab/k50ab
there are alot of asus k40/k50..0.0
izit with gc G102 or x4500?