imo, abit of an asus fanboy... but not really willing to shell out 10k just for good speakers on a laptop... but the design is beautiful man....

if you want onsite... better to buy the laptop there.

@bluehaven

you can get the studio 14 or Asus X42Jr (14") if you want quad core cpu, but not that slim

can consider the
Dell XPS 15, i7 740QM + nVidia GT435M@RM3499

a) now between both not much difference, the GT8400m was the faulty gc, not hp's problem.

b) service life, if ur talking about laptop service warranty, then it depends how many years warranty you buy lur. If ur talking about how long the laptop can tahan, then it depends on how you treat your laptop. If you dun damaged it (eg, put on bed and use for long hours, drop it etc) then it can last 3 years easily. And by then, the tech will be nearly outdated, and probably a good time to refresh your laptop. But of course you can use it for longer... my bro's first compaq laptop is being used by my dad for word processing only (7 years old)

Get a PC (lol sounds like opposite of mac advert)
2012 still a long way to go.... don't need to get the highest end rig also, just a medium one.
and by 2012 means new laptops, new tech... who knows? maybe in 2012 all laptops have touchscreen le xD

Asus A42Ja, i7 740QM + ATi HD5730@RM3599
Asus X42Jr, i7 740QM + ATi HD5470@RM2799
Dell XPS 14, i7 740QM + nVidia GT425M@RM3499
Dell XPS 15, i7 740QM + nVidia GT435M@RM3499

basically better to have i7 for ur processing needs

yea, uk keyboard layout is different, but i think you can choose if you want american keyboard layout from dell uk. But, instead of getting it from malaysia... might as well order from US. Brands like Asus are cheaper in US. Or come back during christmas break and get it?

If you want mbp, i think tjhe mbp 13 is better choice. Smaller, more portable, just as powerful. MBP 15 unless you really want the big screen. Also consider the HP Envy see if you like that laptop. (more powerful, same price, design is like mbp too)

if you want the beats version, you can import it from US yourself. You sound like you have the budget ;D

@haoyuan, what?

Anyways, if money is not a problem, I would go for the HP envy, (can still game on it mah) If you want portability and power, then its the mbp 13, if you want portability only, then mba.

processing needs? if using lower clocked cpu, keep in mind

Acer 3820TG (singapore version)

yes, unless you want something smaller, can import the 3820TG (13" cousin)

This post has been edited by DoubleU: Oct 30 2010, 10:07 PM

HP envy specs will definitely beat the M11x, its just the M11x is cheaper. If you can afford hp envy, and you like the design, then go get the laptop la.

no, Cannot just say that ATi is lousier than nVidia like that. Anyways the HD5650 in the 4820tg is among the top mainstream cards. Its better than the GT425m and the GT335m, GT435m that still duno. Still no benchmarks for that card.

the A42jv already eol quite a while. The replacement is the Acer 4820TG.

hm erm, ur dad is bringing this laptop outstation? or will it just sit in one place? cause a desktop might be better suited.

@icycokes

Acer 4820TG, or if you want 13.3", can import the singapore 3820TG

maybe, or it might eol and they release new model. 4830TG

you can buy it from the retailer in US, and have it shipped to either australia or Malaysia, just depends which one more convenient for you. Laptops are non-dutiable items in Malaysia, so there will be no tax when shipping to malaysia. (Australia shouldn't too, but check just in case)

oh yea, he bought from a shop in sydney, but i think it was slightly more expensive (about same price as singapore, that being mentioned, you can also get it from sgcubhubs, but the cost is about 600-700 ringgit more, and can't customize the laptop so much)

if you have the budget and you want that extra performance, then yes. If you want a laptop that has a longer battery life, then get the 4820TG

if you compared to the U45JC, i find the build quality is about the same, but i prefer the 4820TG design.

go touch touch both laptops la.... you hammer the keys until the shop people look at you.... then you walk away xD

what's the resolution on the 3820TG i thought its 1336 x 768?