Since u wont be needing that sort of performance i say u only need half the price of ur budget to get something good enough. 5k lappy to use microsoft office and presentations is overkill lol. I dont even use something tht expensive for 3D stuff~

To be honest I actually think that maybe AMD's Fusion APU can fulfill SRLee's requirements pretty well.

ok last question.does 4820tg comes in 15.6" ?

can the first choice be better for gaming if I upgrade the RAM to eight? if yes I might buy it
my games are hon sc2 and wow and sa

If work is more important, Lenovo Z460 (powerful processor, ergonomic keyboard)
If gaming is more important, then Asus A42Jy  (Slightly better GPU, poor speakers)
But do take note that the A42Jy comes with FreeDOS (no Windows) even though it comes with 2 years free international warranty...

Perhaps you could go and check out both models before making the final decision? Its quite a hard pick 

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Added on March 23, 2011, 7:02 pm

LOL, I thought you've narrowed down to these 2 laptops along time ago? 
Yeap, the GT525 should be able to handle low-medium graphics, with some minor tweaks on the resolution, AA, graphic settings etc.
But as mentioned earlier, gaming depends on the GPU... and the gaming performance is not really affected by the processor no matter its an SB i3/i5 or i7

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Added on March 23, 2011, 7:05 pm
Acer
TimelineX 3820TG, i3-380M + AMD HD6550[1.8kg]@RM2199
This should be the best (no SB though, not much SB options in the market atm for something <1.9kg within RM3k), extend the warranty to 3 years and you're good to go 
Do take note that it doesn't have an optical drive o... 2nd pick would be the more expensive Asus U36Jc

15.6" can consider new Dell Inspiron N5110 too
I7-2630QM + NVIDIA GT 525M 1GB

Ok so it is overkill.

No point spending RM100 to eat a Big Mac when I can get two Quarter-Pounders at much cheaper price.

So what laptops should I be considering right now?

looking for a lappy that does sc2 hon lol wow and sa smoothly and planning to try bo.  <rm3600 14 or 15 inch also can . cheapest and the best spec

hi guys..
any advise...

i'm helping my cousin to buy new lappy..
interested for 14" + gaming purpose

which one is reccommended and best buy..

1. Acer Aspire 4750G (AS4750G-2414G50)
    i5-2410 (2.30/2.90GHZ)
    4GB DDR3
    Nvidia GT520 1GB DDR3
    RM 2240

2. Dell Inspiron 14R
    i5-480M (2.66/2.93GHZ)
    4GB DDR3
    ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 - 1GB RM
    RM 2399