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!

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