Can consider Lenovo G460, i3 350M + Nvidia 310M, freeDOS@RM2349 or Asus A42Jr, i3 350M + ATi HD5470@RM2599

XP Pro should be around RM485...

BenQ S42@RM2699, P8700 + Nvidia 9600M GT
or the next step is Lenovo Y460, i5 430M + ATi HD5650@RM3299....
GC can be changed, but those mostly on high-end gaming notebook, even that, also need to check compatibility, bios, heatsink, etc.... so most of the time, its not possible.

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Mar 29 2010, 11:36 AM

Go to shop?

nothing particular, pczone perhaps...

Well, benchmark wise, i5 430M + ATi HD5470 scores around 4K and P8700 + Nvidia 9600M GT scores 6K in 3d Mark 06...

Gaming wise, the 9600M GT can reach temp 9xC....
the most problem on the BenQ S42 is its graphic card driver installation due to its hybrid card...
or best, can ask here more --> http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1314111

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Mar 29 2010, 12:03 PM

take a note perhaps?

I would still think S42 is better overall, but then if going to Japan, might as well take A42Jr, it comes with 2 years international warranty...

Depend on you, how frequently do you use the DVD drive..
if want cheap, buy the usb bluetooth, but you would lose 1 usb port if you need to use it frequently...

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Mar 29 2010, 02:42 PM

Acer 5942G@RM4799

Mainly on clock speed...
just get the one comfortable with your budget...

Thin series usually doesn't come with i5/i7....

Can consider Lenovo Y460 as well, i5-430M (RM3299), i5-540M(RM3599, coming soon)...

Nope, will still need to wait for delivery...

similar in term of ?

You can consider M17X, GTX280M SLI, starting price @RM6999 and do some upgrade of its processor, etc...
You would need to order online www.dell.com.my

budget? usage?

Well, there's inspiron 14@RM1599, it comes with Win 7 Home Basic though...
can upgrade it to Home Premium, total RM1731

Yup, dell only offer 64-bit, but there's 32-bit actually...
32-bit apps can install in 64-bit, not a problem unless the apps you want to use is too old, better look for newer version....

Don't have other computer with Win 7 to try it out, if want to make sure?

They say it can run with no issue, then it should run, or why don't inquire them back whether 64-bit is supported?

budget?

Can consider Asus UL30Vt, 13.3'', SU7300 OC + Nvidia G210M/GMA 4500M HD, 1.7KG@RM2899 or Inspiron 13z, 13.3'', SU4100 + GMA 4500M HD@RM2399
12'' MSI U200, Celeron 723, GMA 4500MHD, 1.6KG, RM1.8K

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Mar 30 2010, 02:26 PM