If you concern about battery life, go for Acer 4830 la.
But for other part (warranty, heat issue, speakers, design (subjective) go for N43SL.

If weight and battery life (including usb3) is not my concern, N43SL already on my lap now already.

Tomorrow PC Expo at PWTC, gonna go and 'molest' all the physical unit there until satisfy LOL.

Hahaha, then another 1 more reason not to choose 4830 .

I am going to PC Fair to test the actual unit. Some how, photo doesn't do justice.

Sifoo like T.J, Lee_What etc of course la no need to go to PC Fair. They have tonnes of experience with laptop already.

Want to exchange printer and perhaps, got Ipad2 for lucky draw LOL.....hahaha, I wish

But, honestly, I doubt the PC Fair could give price as good as devour. He really throw price because he doesn't need to cater with expensive rent, staff salary/promoter etc. Highly recommend him (very patience, friendly and informative).

Actually, PC Expo. (Probably competitor pc fair..haha).

Tomorrow at PWTC.

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Added on July 21, 2011, 2:21 pmIvan, the Asus Onsite Warranty (the one they pick up from our residential area) no need extra fees ke? Confirm FOC?

This post has been edited by expertester: Jul 21 2011, 02:22 PM

+ another 1.
Hahaha.

If want to scout the girl, need to go tomorrow la. Not too crowded. If last day, some model might sold out already and the girl all tired one....

Hahaha, this is pc fair la...not automobile exhibition. If auto exhibition, I look more at girl instead of car... >.<! hahaha.

Whoa, so rajin one.

Sifoo, what is the expected battery life for A43SV?
Pure idle (theoritical) and casual browsing with wifi on.

I am trying to justify the purchase of U41SV over A43SV. The different is approx RM650 (despite it is 7.8mm thinner and 300 gram lighter).

Thanks.

wah, that sucks especially when N43SL could easily touch 6-8 hours.

RM200 premium seem will provide:
+ extra 2-4 hours of battery life
+ better sound system
+ better overall design (subjective)
+ better community feedback, tutorial, tips/trick at LYN
- additional 100 gram

Damn, I guess I should go to N43SL now. Hahaha, thanks for the input and thanks T.J for your very well explain and informative PM. Really really appreciate em.

I was in this situation as well (5 days ago). After reading all the posts in Acer 4830TG threads, pass experience with acer, hands on at shop, feedback and information from several sifoos (TJ, Lee_What, Ivan, Alex), I decide to heads up to Asus path? Well, allow me to share my finding and opinion.

First, 4830 battery is not removable. Heat will kill it eventually. Doesn't matter it can last up to 8 hours now. What if only 2 hours when the warranty expired (battery only 1 year) (Finally I got this idea..thanks T.J).

Second, warranty concern. Only Asus and Dell provide on site pickup. No need to send back to shop. Acer and others (AFAIK), you have to send back to the shop or distributor.

Third, 4830TG has heat issue due to 1 heatsink design. This is really sucks because when you try to play games at extended period, the CPU will throttle down. If not gaming, why bother with GT540 at all. Personally, I do not play game at notebook. Has pc for that purpose. But, if I want to play but being restricted by heat issue, I don't like the idea because I already pay some money for GT540. It is like, you can play current game but....... the 'but' is I hate most.

Forth, Asus N43SL could reach 8 hours as well. You can PM devour and get great deal for this N43SL. It is cheaper than 4830TG and the battery is removable as well. A shop at LYP even sell this for RM3340. Some more, you automatically enjoy 2 years warranty oppose to 1. Acer extended warranty (additional 2 years) will cost you another RM195. Battery is excluded (correct me if I am wrong).

However, by choosing this path, I have to forgo one of my important requirement. USB 3.0 (Although JC edition has it, but the stock and design...haiz, lazy la to fight for it). N43SL also a bit bulky and heavier than 4830TG and less metal material. Well, we can get everything for limited budget don't we.

This is just my preference. I decide to share this since I was in your dilemma several days ago. Perhaps this explanation could help you even tiny itty winy bit

PS: From Vostro 3450 -> 4830TG -> U41SV -> Vostro 3350 --> A43SV --> N43SL. (whoa, what a journey...wasted 6 days of life due to intensive searching)

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Added on July 22, 2011, 11:23 amConfirm with devour, U41SV doesn't has USB. Very weird because Asus Product Guide said otherwise. I will verify it today.

U46JC or U46SV? If you mean the gold color one, the temptation is high. But then, need to wait until mid of august. Waaaaa, so long without notebook. Afraid later on, Asus spew another model that ask me to wait another several weeks. Haha, can't chase technology. Unless you happen to know otherwise

Latest Asus Product guide does mention that N43SL could reach up to 10 hours using its hybrid engine. I guess, the 8 hours claim seem valid. Well, who know, in pc fair today if got JC edition with reasonable price...i just need to buy a matte filter screen and other LCD lid sticker lar..hahaha. Got USB3 too

This post has been edited by expertester: Jul 22 2011, 11:23 AM

Erk now I know. Thanks Lee. Btw, so far I have yet to find any review that state N43SL/N53SV has heat issue? Does this notebook has heat issue too?

6 hours idle or 6 works casual browsing with wifi?

That sound pretty good for a 6 cell battery and multimedia laptop. I am convinced