Hi, I need some recommendations on laptops. Here's the details:

1. Brand: Any

2. Budget: RM5,000

3. Specs: Any

4. Size: Light

5. Purpose: Studies

Thanks!

P.S Is a Mac necessary for Pre-U studies? My friend told me that using Mac for Pre-U/University is not good because when you're needed to give a presentation, it will be harder to connect to the screen if compared to using Windows. Is this true?

This post has been edited by SRLee: Mar 23 2011, 10:05 PM

Oh ok sorry. Here's something more detailed:

1. Brand: Preferably Apple, but I guess anything goes.

2. Budget: RM5,000

3. Specs: Any

4. Size: 13.0" to 16.0"

5. Purpose: Pre-University Science subject studies - probably creating documents, presentations, etc.

So it really IS much harder and more illogical to use Macs when studying. I guess I should forget about Macs then lol.

Thanks for giving me some basic information.

I've found two models, U36JC-RX162V and U41JF-WO134V. Why is the 14" (U41J) laptop cheaper than the 13.3" (U36JC) laptop?

In your opinion, is it really necessary to spend up to RM5,000 to buy a laptop that will be primarily be used for purposes of studying?

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?

Hey everyone, here's my new, updated version of criteria for selecting a laptop:

Brand: Any reliable brand

Budget: RM4,000

Specs: At least running a Sandy Bridge processor

Size: 13.3" to 14.0" and less than 2.0kg

Purpose:

- Surf the internet
- Create documents, presentations, etc (for school/college)
- Watch 720p Blu-Ray movies

Extra Notes:

- I'm planning to bring it wherever I go.
- Back-lit keyboard is a major advantage.
- Battery life should be as long as possible, preferably more than 6 hours on a single charge (surfing the internet with Wi-Fi connection OR watch 720p Blu-Ray movies).
- I plan to get this laptop sometime in June, but I am willing to wait for a better model that's coming out soon (if applicable).

I think that's it.

Thanks for recommendations!