Lol yea.

Best bang for bucks for 3k+ range.

You do know, the guideline for laptop is already at the 2nd thread, the price list guide there.

That roughly gives you the expected price and how much you can nego.

And 4k can't buy everything

There are more expensive laptop than 4k

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2026498

This post has been edited by chiahau: Apr 7 2012, 02:16 AM

I think it has more. I usually prefer empty laptop without OS since I got original keys for Windows 7 mostly.

Drivers are installed by default, you can choose to update them if there is any newer version.

Nothing much to do one. Once you unseal it, follow the on screen display and use your laptop like a boss.

Don't need to think so much, once got it, you know what to do

Memang no problem one la..

Even my Alienware and Sager gets hot when i game alot..

It's normal. The older Dv6 version however, might roast your hands

I think that was like 1 years ago punya issues.

You want something that does not get hot when you game? Get a Mac

And as i keep telling you, MAKE SURE THE BOX IS SEALED BEFORE YOU PAY

I don't accept open boxes for what reason whatsoever.

If not urgent, do wait.

Ivy coming really close jor.

Asus G-series not bad ar.. Wont really mind spending for a G-series.

Wait for the newer Gt640m ++ series lo..

Since your budget is good and you can wait....

Err, graphic designing usually requires alot of power.. So does animation creation.

Suggest you top up to a 2,5k range and get something like Asus..
Or maybe add abit more and get an i7 since you will be using Raw processor power.

A43Sm-VX102v, i5-2450M + Nvidia GT630M@RM2099[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm)
A43Sm-VX002v, i5-2450M + Nvidia GT630M (2GB)@RM2499[2.4kg]v, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm)

Acer -
V3-471G-52452G60g/s/k, i5-2450M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1999, 2GB, 500GB
V3-471G-52454G75g, i5-2450M + Nvidia GT630M@RM2299, 4GB, 750GB

Dell -
Vostro 1450, i5-2450M + AMD HD6470M@RM2083, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB

Editing such as? Photoshop or??

Well, if you budget can squeeze another 200 more, try getting this -

Asus -
A43Sm-VX037v, i7-2670QM + Nvidia GT630M (2GB)@RM2899[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm)

Lenovo -
Y470, i7-2670QM + Nvidia GT550M (2GB)@RM2799[JBL], W7HP, 4GB, 750GB (5400rpm), Lenovo P350 headset OR 2 years warranty

How hardcore?

Asus G-series or Mx15 series enough for you? Alot of option for you since your budget is not really a problem..

Asus -
G53Sx-IX199v [3D], i7-2670QM + Nvidia GTX560M (2GB) + Bluray@RM4999, 640GB +640GB, backlit keyboard, 3D glasses, gaming backpack & mouse

Msi -
GE60, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650M (2GB) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4399, 8GB, 750(7200rpm), W7HP, 2 years warranty, gaming mouse & backpack, Free SteelSeries QCK Mass mousepad
GT60, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX670M (1.5GB) + (1920x1080;anti-glare)@RM5599[Dyaudio], 8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W7HP, 2 years warranty, gaming mouse & backpack, Free SteelSeries Siberia V2 headset; backlit keyboard

Sager -
NP8150, i7-2670QM + AMD HD6990M + (1920x1080)@RM5499, FreeDOS [CPU Options: i7-2630M - i7-2960XM]

In fact, there is more out there lol.

How about this?

HP
dv6-6c19TX, i7-2670QM + AMD HD7690M XT@RM3099[Beats], 4GB, 750GB (5400rpm)

Quite worth the price at 3k slightly.

Asus -
A43Sm-VX037v, i7-2670QM + Nvidia GT630M (2GB)@RM2899[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm)

Acer -
M3-571G-73614G1T, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT640M@RM2899, 4GB, 1TB

Maybe something like Vostro?

Dell -
Vostro 3450, i5-2450M + AMD HD6630M@RM2517, W7HB,backlit keyboard colors: silver/ brown/red
Vostro 3450, i7-2640M + AMD HD6630M@RM2983, W7HB,backlit keyboard colors: silver/ brown/red

Not really. HP once had a bad reputation for RMA.. I am using one HP now and I think its pretty okay except for it does not have a backlit keyboard =,=

Asus -
A43Sm-VX037v, i7-2670QM + Nvidia GT630M (2GB)@RM2899[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm)

Lenovo -
Y470, i7-2670QM + Nvidia GT550M (2GB)@RM2799[JBL], W7HP, 4GB, 750GB (5400rpm), Lenovo P350 headset OR 2 years warranty

This one can last pretty much normal gaming, unless you abuse it kaw kaw.

Nothing is too much.

Since your budget can fit it, might as well get it

Wait for your MBP.

5-6k can get you some pretty decent ultrabook if you are somewhat interested.

Because Apple is a religion and people usually don't bother taking advices once they are determined to get an Apple

Anyways -

How bout

Hp Spectre
Asus Zenbook
Dell xps 13 ultrabook.
Lenovo u300e

Good

Around June, there would be more options once ivy Bridge goes all out.

So, maybe you should wait to June, then make your decision then.

I love MBP alot due to the aluminium brushed body

Too bad, the 15" version too much for me to purchase

Dv6 can get abit toasty but not to an extend of roasting your palm..

Can reach 90+ if hardcore.

Normally around 60~70 if not really hardcore.

If idle to normal usage, 40+ liddat only lol.

Simple google can tell you

It has Intel built in GPU for switching when under low usage/battery powered.

Nope.

The only way you can get a laptop bundle with SSD is paying a premium price for it XD

And its cheaper to get a SSD on your own and slap it onto your laptop.

Most likely, the 1st batch of Ivy would be slightly pricier compared to current pricing before it stabilizes and replaces the current price.

But Ivy only offers roughly 10% performance increase with almost 50% lower power usage when idle.

Peak load and etc, should be the same. If you don't really mind the figures and numbers. the SB is still good for another 2 years XD

Which is why I decided not to wait for a Ivy

The S- and Z-series systems are similar in terms of their capabilities. The S series has a 13.3-inch screen, 500 GB hard drive and a 2.66 GHz processor. The Z series's screen is a bit smaller at 13.1 inches, but the processor clocks in at 2.80 GHz and the computer is lighter at 3.04 (compared to the S-series's 4.4 pounds).

Something I googled outta my free time

There is no diff much except for one is lighter, another slightly more powerful?

Imported from Japan?

More like made in China Don't worry about where the laptop comes from.

I have no idea with Sony's laptop though my house is full of Sony products..

RM2,000- RM3,000

13"
Acer [Ultrabook] Aspire S3, i5-2467M + Intel HD3000@RM2599[1.35kg], 320GB HDD

HP [Ultrabook] Pavilion dm3-1001TU (Folio 13), i5-2467M + Intel HD3000 + 128GB SSD@RM2999[1.49kg], W7HP

Lenovo [Ultrabook] U300e, i5-2467M + Intel HD3000 + (500GB HDD + 32GB SSD)@RM2899 *upcoming

Samsung [Ultrabook] 5 series 530U3B, i5-2467M + Intel HD3000 + (16GB SSD + 500GB [5400rpm])@RM2699[1.45kg], 4GB

14"
Samsung [Ultrabook] 5 series 530U4B, i5-2467M + AMD HD7550M + (16GB SSD + 1TB [5400rpm])@RM2999[1.84kg], 6GB

Should b able to handle mild gaming to moderate gaming.

Benchmark wise, the new 640m beats the crap outta my HD7690XT

So, for that price, I would say its epicly tempting.

Same problem, most cheap Acers can't last really long. Tbh, you pay for what you get. You want powerful and cheap, dun expect too much outta it~

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/20/14-inch...-np530u4b-a01u/

Review is here, read it yourself and decide.

Lolz, all my fren's Acer did not pass the 2 year mark. So, as i said, depends.

Not bad for the Dv6. Just lack backlit keyboard nia.

If not, perfect dy.

Slightly slower but doubt you will notice.

Unless you are using SSD anyways.

Nah, got Lenovo below as a comparison.

Newer CPU and GPU.

Price you go ask him but should be nearly the same with the Dv6

This is good!

Price pls XD