Can consider the Dell XPS 15 or Asus N55SF..

Under RM 3.5K depends the spec.
Asus has 2 years international. Dell has one year default, but onsite warranty.

This one would be the best option for now
Asus N55Sf-S2043v [black], i5-2410M + Nvidia GT555m (2GB) + 1600x900@RM2799[Bang & Olufsen]; USB3.0, Sonic Master subwoofer

it loses to both of them specs wise....

n55sf wins them both specs wise..

the xps is older gen cpu... gpu also nt strong.....

the y570... gt555m is a much more crippled card...

it goesd like this...

top notch gt555m is in alienware m14x...
then below it is gt555m in n55sf....

then below more is the one in y570.. yes. it's weird so many versions of the same card.. but yeah.. weird stuff happens sumtimes...XD

xps 15 JBL speakers are better than the speakers in n55sf.. if u don't count in n55sf's external subwoofer...

edit:grammAR error

Okay, got a change of budget. I can afford bout <3k. Any new recommendations, or do dell xps 15z and asus n55sf 's lower specs models still fit the bill?
Guys, need your recommendation for a new laptop for university.

Brand : A reliable one. (good international service as i'll be going overseas for studies )

Price : Below 3k

Size : maybe 14' or 15' ?

Usage : mid level gaming, movies, surfing.

If you guys need any more info, pls ask. Not sure what other info you need to determine a suitable laptop for me. :/ Also, maybe you guys could give me a couple of choices so i could go down to lowyat plaza to have a look at the laptops. THanks in advance guys!

Since money isn't a problem,I would buy DV6-6114tx if I were you.Not a quite fair competition here,dv6-6114tx is more expensive compared to the others two. 

the 2799 is new batch eh,,, XD.....

also... the 3799 is with beats.... minus beats should reach just 3k....

Before thinking that i7>i5, do note that processors are optimized
For more gaming-effective one, get an i5. For more intensive heavy calculation, get an i7

HP Pavilion Dv6-6114Tx is the newest model 6001Tx is considered old adi 

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Added on August 25, 2011, 9:16 pm

That only applies to Arrendale processors... for Sandy Bridge, bigger is better
The deciding factor is whether one really need the extra power or not? If not, then its better to opt for the i5 which generates less heat and uses less power 

... get one without beats.. XD
yea.. for gaming.. yes... dv6 would rock... amd cards are awesomely powered...XD i wun deny.. lolx..
but somehow.. nvidia clicked wif me.. XXD

For HP Dv6-6001Tx without beats@RM3k, find this guy: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...&hl=marcus20125

Well, do take note that Asus comes with 2 years international warranty; whereas HP only one (unless you want to fork out some more money to extend the warranty)...
The choice is pretty obvious lol...
Performance - Dv6
Warranty - N55Sf

and since HP has decided to quit its PC business.. its hard to say what the future holds

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Added on August 25, 2011, 10:09 pm

Well, for starters, the stock AMD 6630 has some problems playing The Sims 3
And Bacon will ask you each time you start a new game/ software on whether you want to use the dedicated GPU or integrated one... the thing is, its supposed to remember the settings so the next time you open the game/ software, it won't ask you again... but the time I tried, Bacon seemed to "forget" my settings, so its rather annoying
But that was quite some time ago, hopefully the problem has been solved already