Any laptop recommendation for the below listed requirement???

1. Brand.... Dell, Asus, Sony, Lenovo
2. Budget....<RM8500
3. Specs....strong graphic display & fast processing
4. Size.....14" or smaller

Major use; photo editing, CAD design & others 3D software for data processing... also for watching movie & games at night time~~

so far I found that the sony vaio z series; VPCZ116GG/B quite close to my need, wanna know is it a good buy? what's the latest price? also, are there any others brand which have the similar spec & small size? coz I need to travel a lot... thanks.

I'm a student going to Australia to study.
I'm looking for a laptop upgrade before I go:

1. Brand.
No preference; As long as it has international warranty; 2 years or more.

2. Budget.
Below RM3000.

3. Specs.
- Core : Core i3, Core i5 (Preferably something that I can use for the next 3 years)
- Hard disc : 320GB Hard disc or larger
- RAM : 4GB DDR2 RAM (Upgradable to 8GB in the next 2-3years?)
- Graphics : Do not need a dedicated graphics card
- VGA/HDMI Output
- Preferably good set of speakers
- Ext Headphone/Mic 3.5mm Jacks
- 4 USB Ports
- DVD-RW Drive/Blu-Ray?
- Bluetooth
- WLAN
- Memory Card Reader
- Webcam

4. Size.
- Screen : 14.1" or larger


Usage
Main: For surfing, programming, MS Office, downloading, watching movies
Occasional: Gaming, Image Editing






I am currently having a CQ40.
Had to wait three weeks to get my AC Adaptor replaced due to malfunction.
Laptop battery died within a year.
And now, it's core temperatures are averaging at 78 degrees!

yes VPCZ116GG/B is really a good choice... its around RM 7.8k only... and it is slim + weight about 1.38kg only...
it has 128GB SSD which can guarantee faster processing... + 6GB RAM + GT330 with CUDA technology for your graphic work
it is also Full HD too.. but.. it lack of BD player[its okay for me]
i5 540M seems okay...
yes.. it is really a good choice.. go for it..

or.. if you want quad core laptop..
you can go for Sony Vaio F117 .. the price is RM 7299..
it is i7-720QM laptop...means.. better processor...
compared to Z116, it lacks of DVD drive[but it has BD drive], it lacks of speed.. but it has better processor, it come with 500GB[5400rpm though] HDD

well.. your choice is better @ Z116

Asus A42JK[i5 430M spec] as it has 2yr international warranty.. but it has 3 usb port only

wondering whether to choose A42jk or A52jk...i think 2864 can buy a more gud spec of A52jk compare to A42jk...but its more heavy...wondering need to upgrade the ram or not...add rm175 to upgrade or w8 few months or a year the price cut down only upgrade?kae7...can u giv me ur opinion or any susgestion...

ve u thought of buying the laptop at Aus instead???

prices are generally cheaper, and more choices as well...

hi guys, im a student looking for a laptop for assignments and web browsing. my budget is 2.5k

my requirements are light, portable, good battery life. Im kinda interested in the new dell inspiron m301z laptop, but the screen is 13' not really my liking. I want a 15' lappie.. anyone can suggest 1 for me?

btw, there is 2 thread like this.. i dont know which to post on.. so i post on both. dont mind me ya

then come for my Vostro 3500, do u need ur notebook for gaming?

abit of light gaming, but not really. i have a dekstop at home.

hi looking for a laptop

max 4k


major in gaming, surfing, assignments, hd movies

asus n82jv

go for Lenovo Y460 [i5 540M + HD5650] for RM 3.5k

or u want stylish laptop with various color options..

Sony Vaio EA16 [i5 520M + HD5650] for RM 3999

or if u want Full HD laptop .. go for Dell Studio XPS 16 [i5 430M+ HD5650] for RM 4100++

well... Lenovo Y460 still the best option..

lenovo??? good ma?? i wanna use it for couple of years .. izit worth???
wat bout n82jv?

any other laptop "similar spec" to vostro 3700 (RM 2849) except the 17 inch monitor? recomecnd me? preferable laptop freedos, at least 14 inch monitor and pls no ACER pls.....

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Added on May 31, 2010, 10:12 pmany other laptop "similar spec" to vostro 3700 (RM 2849) except the 17 inch monitor? recomecnd me? preferable laptop freedos, at least 14 inch monitor and pls no ACER pls.....

This post has been edited by tcl_01: May 31 2010, 10:12 PM

lenovo is good...

do you travel/stay oversea..?
yes,. asus offer 2 yrs global warranty..

well Asus N82JV[i5 520M + GT335] one of the good choice too..its priced RM 3999

it has 1 USB 3.0 which is 10 times faster than normal USB 2.0 ..

the Nvidia GT 335 with optimus technology is really good actually... but still lose than HD 5650 in term of directx support... it doesnt support DirectX11 which is not suitable if u want to use the laptop for couple years.. and play newer games which require DirectX11 .. GT335 only support until DirectX10.1 ...


Lenovo Y460[i5 540M + HD5650] is still better choice..

it has better processor too...

so.. its up to you..

Lenovo Y460 [i5 540M + HD5650] , RM 3599 - better processor
Sony Vaio EA16 [i5 520M + HD5650] , RM 3999 - its VAIO !! , and has various color option[5 options to choose] , stylish looks
Dell Studio XPS 16 [i5 430M + HD5650] , RM 4200 - FullHD resolution !! , stylish looks,nice color..
Asus N82JV [i5 520M + GT335] - USB 3.0 !! , 2yrs international warranty...

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Added on May 31, 2010, 10:21 pmbudget??

if under RM 3k no similar spec..

Vostro 3700 using GT 330 ..

well.. if u have RM 3.2k.. better go for Lenovo Y460 [i5 430M + HD5650]

better than Vostro 3700

if u want freedos .. just ask seller to uninstall the OS

This post has been edited by kae7: May 31 2010, 10:21 PM

[quote=kae7,May 31 2010, 10:18 PM]
lenovo is good...

do you travel/stay oversea..?
yes,. asus offer 2 yrs global warranty..

well Asus N82JV[i5 520M + GT335] one of the good choice too..its priced RM 3999

it has 1 USB 3.0 which is 10 times faster than normal USB 2.0 ..

the Nvidia GT 335 with optimus technology is really good actually... but still lose than HD 5650 in term of directx support... it doesnt support DirectX11 which is not suitable if u want to use the laptop for couple years.. and play newer games which require DirectX11 .. GT335 only support until DirectX10.1 ...
Lenovo Y460[i5 540M + HD5650] is still better choice..

it has better processor too...

so.. its up to you..

Lenovo Y460 [i5 540M + HD5650] , RM 3599 - better processor
Sony Vaio EA16 [i5 520M + HD5650] , RM 3999 - its VAIO !! , and has various color option[5 options to choose] , stylish looks
Dell Studio XPS 16 [i5 430M + HD5650] , RM 4200 - FullHD resolution !! , stylish looks,nice color..
Asus N82JV [i5 520M + GT335] - USB 3.0 !! , 2yrs international warranty...


haha.. i see...guess have to think wisely =D
1 last question.. is gt 335 performs almost like 5650?

guys, already narrow down my options

asus ul30A
asus a42jr
dell Inspiron M301z

which is a better choice?

[quote=hctang,May 31 2010, 10:39 PM]
[quote=kae7,May 31 2010, 10:18 PM]
lenovo is good...

do you travel/stay oversea..?
yes,. asus offer 2 yrs global warranty..

well Asus N82JV[i5 520M + GT335] one of the good choice too..its priced RM 3999

it has 1 USB 3.0 which is 10 times faster than normal USB 2.0 ..

the Nvidia GT 335 with optimus technology is really good actually... but still lose than HD 5650 in term of directx support... it doesnt support DirectX11 which is not suitable if u want to use the laptop for couple years.. and play newer games which require DirectX11 .. GT335 only support until DirectX10.1 ...
Lenovo Y460[i5 540M + HD5650] is still better choice..

it has better processor too...

so.. its up to you..

Lenovo Y460 [i5 540M + HD5650] , RM 3599 - better processor
Sony Vaio EA16 [i5 520M + HD5650] , RM 3999 - its VAIO !! , and has various color option[5 options to choose] , stylish looks
Dell Studio XPS 16 [i5 430M + HD5650] , RM 4200 - FullHD resolution !! , stylish looks,nice color..
Asus N82JV [i5 520M + GT335] - USB 3.0 !! , 2yrs international warranty...


haha.. i see...guess have to think wisely =D
1 last question.. is gt 335 performs almost like 5650?

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gt335 almost perform same as HD5650, except it dont have DX 11~~ but it has better driver

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Added on May 31, 2010, 10:45 pm[quote=Shawnzz,May 31 2010, 10:43 PM]
guys, already narrow down my options

asus ul30A
asus a42jr
dell Inspiron M301z

which is a better choice?

[/quote]

still got A42Jr?

This post has been edited by bananalow: May 31 2010, 10:45 PM

do u need long battery life??

imo 5hour is enough for me, but the longer the better right? btw, im using it for college use. so it would be great if i wouldnt need to bring the charger around college.

most of the time battery life and performance dont come together. choose wisely