Hi,

I am looking for a laptop but I seem to be too timid while having an okay budget.

Here's my requirement.
1. Quadcore - seems like only i7-2630QM fits in the bill.
2. Not all plastic - can accept mixture of plastic and metal.
3. Not too big and best possible thin and light. (Max size 15.6" - which is what everybody is offering. But I really want a smaller one.)
4. A resolution better than 1366x768 - I can accept 1600x900, not necessarily must be FHD.
5. Matte display.
6. 3 years international warranty whenever possible.
7. Maximum RM4,500. Preferably RM4,000
8. Wherever possible, a dedicated GPU unit. An entry-level will do. Not hard core gamers.

My usage is mainly surfing internet and watching movies/dramas/animes. Portability should be good. Will really love to have a good speaker but seems like I cannot have a good speaker with slim design out there. Foresee-ing myself to go overseas next year so international warranty is pretty handy (possibly I can wait until then only to buy?)

The new Samsung Series 7 seems to be offering most of my need. But I am not sure how good is their build.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/30/samsung...we-go-hands-on/

The other possible candidate is Sony VAIO S line but currently they don't offer quad-core option, maybe after a new refresh?