Both have the same processor and are both capable of editing and programming. The G53Sx is said to have Full HD screen as well, so its better for 1080p movies. The relatively more powerful GTX560m will also help in gaming~ So I think the G53Sx would be the better pick provided you are okay with the relatively larger size and heavier weight

Don't like them, best to avoid

Its up to you to decide brands don't really matter in most cases
Different ppl have different taste and preferences
Just go for the one that you like, extend the warranty if you're worry, and then take good care of the laptop

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Added on November 30, 2011, 2:52 pm13"? Don't have...
Might want to consider 1.16-12.1" subnotebooks instead~

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Nov 30 2011, 02:52 PM

Every brand have different lines of laptops e.g. budget, business, premium etc.
Budget ones will surely not be as good as more expensive ones...

Other than that, these are electronics, sometimes it depends on a little bit of luck..
But its mostly dependent on how the user takes care of his/her laptop....

Dell updated the prices

Yeah, Dell updated the price, its RM2499 already
The pricelist has already been updated yesterday...

Price hike probably due to the floods

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Added on November 30, 2011, 11:43 pmDell is considered still okay, try taking alook at Toshiba and Fujitsu

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Nov 30 2011, 11:43 PM

Screen size? 13" or 14"? Netbooks sure lighter and slimmer

Can consider these:
13"
Dell
Inspiron 13z, i3-2330M + Intel HD3000@RM1799, 2GB RAM; colors: black/red *No VGA port
Inspiron 13z, i3-2330M + Intel HD3000@RM1899, 4GB RAM; colors: black/red *No VGA port
Vostro V131, i3-2330M + Intel HD3000@RM1999[1.82kg], W7HB

14"
Dell
Inspiron 14z, i3-2330M + Intel HD3000@RM1999[2.01kg], colors: Black/Red

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Dec 1 2011, 10:01 AM

Well, those are the ones closest to your requirements:
Others:
12.5"
Samsung 3 series [NP350U2B-A01MY/A02MY/A03MY], i3-2310M + Intel HD3000@RM1799

13"
Asus U36Sd-RX359v, i3-2330M + Nvidia GT520M@RM2299[1.78kg]; USB3.0 external OD, Asus optical mouse
Lenovo Ideapad Z370, i3-2310M + Intel HD3000@RM1849[2kg], colors: Blue/Pink/Black

The 3 series and Z370 doesn't have battery lives as long as the U36 though

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Added on December 1, 2011, 10:38 amCan consider these:
Asus A43Sa-VX084v, i7-2670QM + AMD HD6730M@RM2999
Lenovo Y470, i7-2630QM + Nvidia GT550M@RM2599[JBL]

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Dec 1 2011, 10:38 AM

Preferred laptop size?

Here's some of the more popular ones

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Added on December 1, 2011, 5:09 pmThe 13" Z370 is not exactly build for gaming...
Can consider these below, these can handle games at low-low mid settings :

14"
HP Pavilion G4-1204TX/1205TX, i5-2430M + AMD HD6470M@RM2149; colors: Charcoal Grey/Sonoma Red

Lenovo
Z470, i5-2410M + Nvidia GT520M@RM2099, 640GB, colors: Black/Pink
Z470, i5-2410M + Nvidia GT520M@RM2199, 750GB, colors: Black/Pink

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Dec 1 2011, 05:09 PM

Nvidia GT540m for better driver support
AMD HD6730 for lower heat emissions

Performance should be more or less similar

CPU: i5-2520M > i5-2410M
GPU: Nv GT540M > Nv GT520M > Intel HD3000

If you're into gaming, the U41 is the better pick
If you're into portability, then the R840 can be considered
Fujitsu for reliability and faster processing power

I guess the fall sensor for all HDD works the same, retracting the HDD into a save position during falls?

Better in what sense?
Both laptops comes with Nvidia Optimus

Because its not stated/ not stated clearly in the latest Asus product brochure
We're not sure as to whether its really discontinued or its only temporarily "discontinued"

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Added on December 2, 2011, 11:20 pmWhat does 3dsmax require? Good CPU + GPU?
Preferred screen size?

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Dec 2 2011, 11:20 PM

fJok3R is right GPU is more important.

Based on NBC's article, Black Ops seemed to see improved performance with a better CPU (i5/i7 compared to i3).. I guess its the same with MW3
i5 or i7 would be more than enough, choosing a more powerful CPU would mean you're going to have to make do with higher heat/ shorter battery life

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Added on December 4, 2011, 4:04 pmIts the same regardless of what brand you buy


This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Dec 4 2011, 04:04 PM

Yup, i5-2450M is already available e.g. Dell Latitudes
Gaming relies more on GPU... There are only a handful of games that are CPU dependent/optimized at the moment

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Added on December 5, 2011, 9:24 amMind sharing your budget, usage and preferred screen size?

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Dec 5 2011, 09:24 AM

Tough choice
Assuming you're referring to the UX31 here.

For the ZenBook you get higher screen resolution, faster performance (the SSD in the ZenBook is faster according to reviews) and better aesthetics
For the Z830, you get backlid keyboard and more ports for the price paid~

Reviews here:
UX31
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/21/asus-zenbook-ux31-review/
http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/a...nbook-ux31.aspx

Z835 (or 830)
http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/toshiba...ge-z835-review/
http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/to...rtege-z835.aspx

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Added on December 5, 2011, 6:47 pmCan consider these:
Dell
Inspiron 15 (N5050), i5-2430M + Intel HD3000@RM2149, W7HP
Inspiron 15R, i3-2330M + GT525M@RM2049 *if got gaming

HP
G6-1107TX, i5-2410M + AMD HD6470M@RM2299

Toshiba
Satellite L755-1019X,i5-2430M + Nvidia GT525M@RM2299, 2nd and 3rd year local warranty

The Toshiba would be the best pick here because of the relatively powerful CPU/GPU and 3 years local warranty

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Dec 5 2011, 06:47 PM

Its the same provided the unit is taken out from a sealed box