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post Dec 24 2011, 05:53 PM, updated 14y ago

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Whiu, that was fast! V13 is over, moving on to V14!!

Again, thank you very much to everyone who helped, especially bot lee_what2004 sifu for his countless + priceless recommendations notworthy.gif notworthy.gif
Thank you very much to IvanWong1989, fJok3R , Acid_ruleZz and all the others who helped too laugh.gif

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This thread is specially made to offer laptop/tablet PC recommendations to EVERYONE
However, in order for us to recommend you with laptops/tablet PCs which suits you the most, we would require some basic information from you. Hence please kindly state your the following when posting:
1. Preferred Brand
2. Budget
3. Usage
4. Preferred laptop/screen size



Laptop models and associated prices can be found here: LYN Notebook Price Catalog V3

With the help of the sifus here, we hope that you will be able to find the best laptop for your usage~
Happy Hunting!
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post Dec 24 2011, 05:54 PM

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Dear mods, if you can see this, please untag the previous V13 and tag this V14 notworthy.gif notworthy.gif
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post Dec 24 2011, 08:48 PM

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QUOTE(AlexLai @ Dec 24 2011, 06:14 PM)
Well, that's fast. laugh.gif

We're at V14 and it's not even Christmas yet!
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All I want for Christmas is V14 haha laugh.gif

Added on December 24, 2011, 8:50 pm
QUOTE(firedragon0074 @ Dec 24 2011, 06:18 PM)
Hey,help me recommend a model

1. Preferred Brand: Any reliable brand
2. Budget: 2k-3k(can be slightly higher)
3. Usage: MS Office, Browsing, office use,watching movies,listening music, the usual stuff,middle-end games,Presentations (lightweight & good batt life)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14"-15.x"
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Can consider these:
14"
Asus
N45Sf-V2g-VX054v [black], i5-2430M + Nvidia GT555m (2GB)@RM2699[Bang & Olufsen]; USB3.0, Sonic Master subwoofer
U46Sv-WX023v, i5-2410M + Nvidia GT540M@RM2999[2.14kg]; USB3.0, Asus optical mouse
U41Sv-WX031v, i5-2410M + Nvidia GT540M@RM2899[2.14kg], Asus optical mouse

Dell
Vostro 3450, i5-2430M + AMD HD6630M@RM2517, W7HB,backlit keyboard, Belkin Radius 15.6" Backpack
Vostro 3450, i7-2640M + AMD HD6630M@RM2982, W7HB,backlit keyboard, Belkin Radius 15.6" Backpack

Lenovo
ThinkPad Edge E420, i3-2330M + AMD HD6630M@RM3099[2.2kg], W7P; 18 months on-site warranty



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post Dec 24 2011, 11:59 PM

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QUOTE(firedragon0074 @ Dec 24 2011, 11:22 PM)
How bout if battery life and office use are optional?
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Only the U series laptops will have slightly longer battery lives (up to 6-7 hours).. the others are only normal, which is around 3-4 hours...
All are okay for office use and are even capable of mid-level gaming icon_rolleyes.gif

Added on December 25, 2011, 12:01 am
QUOTE(sOuLx @ Dec 24 2011, 09:43 PM)
from last thread
i still looking for a good 14" with HD+ if there is. samsung 7 series i have waited long time. but i heard the RRP is quite high.
stiil have one week. going to do some reading for MSI laptop first.huhu
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Really dun have la haha....
The Dell Latitude E5420 can be upgraded to HD+ screen, but then it doesn't have a dGPU option laugh.gif And its also rather expensive....

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post Dec 25 2011, 12:29 AM

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QUOTE(CLian @ Dec 25 2011, 12:24 AM)
Good Day and Merry Christmas!  biggrin.gif

I have a query.

How much should this costs? -

Acer Aspire 4740G, i5, 1year and 9 months old

Thanks in advance.
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Mind sharing the full specs? hmm.gif
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post Dec 25 2011, 12:46 AM

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QUOTE(CLian @ Dec 25 2011, 12:33 AM)
Intel Core i5 processor 430M (2.26GHz, 1066 MHz FSB)
NVIDIA GeForce 310M Up to 1279 MB TurboCache
14.0'' HD LED LCD
2Gb memory
500 GB HDD
DVD-Super Multi DL drive
Acer Nplify 802.11b/g/n
6 cell Li-ion battery
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Since the Nvidia G310M is more or less on par with that of Intel HD3000...
I guess the price is around RM1.5-1.6k, depending on physical conditions as well as remaining warranty duration smile.gif

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post Dec 25 2011, 07:54 PM

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QUOTE(alvin ong @ Dec 25 2011, 05:30 PM)
Oh... Is the vostro reliable? Will it spoil easily?
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Vostros are quite reliable, do go for extended warranty coverage for peace of mind ya~ thumbup.gif
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post Dec 25 2011, 10:31 PM

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QUOTE(Grey.J @ Dec 25 2011, 09:33 PM)
1.) any
2.) budget around 3k
(as low as possible, but willing to spend more if it's really needed)

3.) usage : need it to run 3D...modeling, rendering on 3D-max...
4.)any...
*buy a 5k+ laptop direct will fit perfectly into my needs, just...
if there any recommendation where the price could be lower?

thanks
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Can consider MSI's GE620DX-FHD, i7-2670M + Nvidia GT555M + (1920x1080)@RM3299, 8GB, 2 years warranty hmm.gif

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post Dec 26 2011, 02:08 PM

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QUOTE(kimchuan88 @ Dec 26 2011, 02:03 PM)
brand: any
budget: 3.5k
usage: high end game, music, net, movie and working (not graphic design)
screen; must be 15++

actually planned to get n55sf i7 this week, because heard that got resolution 1600 x 900 dy, but after go to lowyat still can'tfound.. just found 1300x700..
so any similar spec that I requested but have better screen resolution..
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Pretty much this one: MSI GE620DX-FHD, i7-2670M + Nvidia GT555M + (1920x1080)@RM3299, 8GB, 2 years warranty
Perhaps you can ask devour for the N55sf? hmm.gif But heard that its EOL-ed already
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post Dec 26 2011, 04:49 PM

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QUOTE(amexX @ Dec 26 2011, 02:57 PM)
Hi guys!

1. Preferred Brand = Any reliable brand.
2. Budget = RM 1900
3. Usage = Office use, web, HD movies
4. Preferred laptop/screen size = 14 to 15"

A little bit feminine(thin. light) would be a bonus.

Thanks  : )
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14" laptops are more towards thin and light compared to 15" ones~
Here's some:
Dell
Inspiron 14z, i3-2350M + Intel HD3000@RM1919[2.01kg], colors: Black/Red
Inspiron 14z, i5-2450M + Intel HD3000@RM2119[2.01kg], colors: Black/Red

Lenovo
Z470, i5-2410M + Nvidia GT520M@RM2099, 640GB, colors: Black/Pink, 2nd & 3rd year warranty

Some others worth considering (13")
Dell
Inspiron 13z, i3-2350M + Intel HD3000@RM1799, 2GB RAM; colors: black/red *No VGA port
Inspiron 13z, i3-2350M + Intel HD3000@RM1899, 4GB RAM; colors: black/red *No VGA port
Vostro V131, i3-2330M + Intel HD3000@RM1999[1.82kg], W7HB

Added on December 26, 2011, 4:51 pm
QUOTE(fact3 @ Dec 26 2011, 03:07 PM)
hello,

brand: any reliable brand
budget: rm4000 +/-
usage: high end game, hard core torrent n surfing, music, movies, some office work
screen: full HD, 17" preferably, HD only and smaller screen is ok actually
additionally
- durable, since i move around a lot
- solidly available in malaysia for cash n carry; my acer 6935G is dying and i dont have time to wait for postage
i did check ASUS G53SX-S1208V from december product guide the resolution only 1366x768,
and Qosmio F750-1001X didnt even mention the resolution.
should i go with one of these 2 or any better alternative?
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The Asus G53Sx (RM3999) comes with FullHD screen, the brochure is wrong laugh.gif
As for the Qosmio, the screen is HD only~

The Asus would be the better pick~
The only competitor is from Sager:
NP8130, i5-2430M + Nvidia GTX560M + (1600x900)@RM3654, FreeDOS [CPU Options: i5-2410M - i7-2860QM]
NP8130, i5-2430M + Nvidia GTX560M + (1920x1080)@RM4099, FreeDOS [CPU Options: i5-2410M - i7-2860QM]

Added on December 26, 2011, 4:55 pm
QUOTE(jduquesne @ Dec 26 2011, 03:35 PM)
1. Preferred Brand: any reliable brand
2. Budget: 3k
3. Usage: online streaming, general web surfing, music, movies, some office work
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 15"to 16'"

additionally
- would prefer to get it without OS - I plan on installing Linux

So far I have pre-selected 3 models.
1- Samsung Serie 7 Chronos 700Z5A but I don't know if it's coming to Msia :/
2- N55SF but I'm a bit lost with the recent upgrade and what not. Also, can it be found without Windows ?
3- dv6-6c19TX with an interesting RM3.1K offer on hp.com.my but it comes bundled with Windows and not too sure about HP brand.

Looking forward to reading feed-back / advices from the sifus browsing this board  nod.gif
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Well, you don't really need a very powerful laptop for your usage brows.gif
1. No idea when the Series 7 are coming as well sad.gif
2. Nope, FreeDOS version aren't available
3. The Dv6 would be a good choice, quite a good bargain~

Anyway, can consider these multimedia laptops as well:
Dell XPS 15, i5-2450M + Nvidia GT540M@RM3299 [JBL], upgradeable to FullHD, backlit keyboard customizable
Toshiba Satellite P755-1003X, i7-2670QM + Nvidia GT540M@RM3299[harman/kardon]
Lenovo IdeaPad Y570, i5-2410M +Nvidia GT555M@RM2699[JBL]


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QUOTE(sOuLx @ Dec 26 2011, 07:29 PM)
i check the price for samsung 7 series chronos 15" in Australia, the price is dem expensive. $1970. put if minus GST 10%, around $1773.. almost rm 5.5k . the price is now compareable with macbook pro 15"
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Its not very surprising actually, especially for Samsung laptops with innovative features, just look at the previous 9 series sweat.gif sweat.gif
Samsung is a rising brand in terms of laptops, hopefully we'll be able to see cheaper laptops in the future, at least around Toshiba pricing levels thumbup.gif
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post Dec 27 2011, 12:43 AM

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QUOTE(kimchuan88 @ Dec 26 2011, 11:16 PM)
siapa tu devour, can give me link?
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Here you go: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showuser=394297

Added on December 27, 2011, 12:44 am
QUOTE(jduquesne @ Dec 26 2011, 11:23 PM)
Thanks !
I guess I'll have to give free $$$ to MS then... oh well. It will be easier to play games ^^

Will check early next week in MidValley and see which one is available then  tongue.gif
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Midvalley doesn't have a lot of laptop options unfortunately sad.gif

Added on December 27, 2011, 12:46 am
QUOTE(xterence428 @ Dec 26 2011, 10:51 PM)
Hey,help me recommend a model

1. Preferred Brand: Any reliable brand
2. Budget: 2.5k
3. Usage: MS Office, Browsing,watching movies,listening music, downloading torrent,middle-end games, (lightweight & good batt life)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14"-15"
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laugh.gif you can't have the best of everything
Closest would be:
Acer
TimelineX 4830TG-2434G75, i5-2430M + Nvidia GT540M(2GB)@RM2499[2.17kg]

Asus
N43SL (Jay-Chou edition), i5-2430M + Nvidia GT540M (2GB)@RM2799[Bang & Olufsen], *USB3.0, Colors: Gold/Red
N45Sf-V2g-VX054v [black], i5-2430M + Nvidia GT555m (2GB)@RM2699[Bang & Olufsen]; USB3.0, Sonic Master subwoofer

Dell
Vostro 3450, i5-2430M + AMD HD6630M@RM2517, W7HB,backlit keyboard, Belkin Radius 15.6" Backpack

MSI
CR460DX, i5-2410M + Nvidia GT540M@RM2499, W7HP, 2 years warranty

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QUOTE(xterence428 @ Dec 27 2011, 11:38 AM)
Is HP Pavillion dv4-3138tx good for my usage?
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Its abit more on the expensive side, but yes~
Battery life ain't long though smile.gif
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QUOTE(Shaddy @ Dec 27 2011, 02:51 PM)
So this is asus..hmm, ok
What do you mean by this: [Bang & Olufsen] - sorry noob question

What do you think of A53SV-SX516V with RM2499?

tq
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Sorry about that, typo laugh.gif
Should be Bang & Olufsen --> Speakers smile.gif
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QUOTE(ImbaSteamulation @ Dec 27 2011, 05:33 PM)
1. Preferred Brand : Any
2. Budget : < RM 4k
3. Usage : Extreme versatile usage
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 15.6''
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What do you mean by extreme versatile? laugh.gif
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QUOTE(Abg-SEM @ Dec 26 2011, 09:13 PM)
hi sifus.. i need some reccomendation.
i will buy a 2nd hand lappy (save budget) preferably for gaming,movie etc.. some work oso biggrin.gif

the choice is between

1. Asus A42JV (i5 480m + GT 335M)
2. Dell XPS 1460 ( Core 2 Duo P8700 + HD4670)

i could get about same price actually,,,.. or isit better if i go for A43TA (A6+HD6720G2) ? heard dat amd proc isnt so good compared with intel..
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QUOTE(Abg-SEM @ Dec 27 2011, 08:07 PM)
no1 answer my question? sad.gif
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Mind sharing your budget?
2nd hand laptops are only good if you can confirm that there's no defects with them... hmm.gif
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QUOTE(creative zn @ Dec 27 2011, 09:06 PM)
1. Preferred Brand : Any will do
2. Budget : Erm.. Less then 2k? Or if more its ok. I willing sell my phone for this.  tongue.gif
3. Usage : Office / Photoshop
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : IPS Panel got? Really want this so bad. Its hard for me to migrating my work from desktop to laptop. My eye strain after couple of hours in front of my laptop, due to i used to work with my desktop with IPS monitor. Ouch. >.<

Thanks in advance.  smile.gif
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IPS screens are usually only available at more expensive laptops... way expensive sad.gif
If its mainly for Office and Photoshop (excluding IPS), then can consider:
(assuming you would want a 14" laptop)
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QUOTE(Abg-SEM @ Dec 27 2011, 09:44 PM)
thx 4 replying. hehe... rclxms.gif
my bdget around 1.5-1.6k..
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You won't be able to get much with that budget unfortunately...
If you're into gaming, then the closest would be to get the Asus A43Ta nod.gif
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post Dec 28 2011, 11:02 AM

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QUOTE(Abg-SEM @ Dec 28 2011, 09:15 AM)
a43ta is the amd a6 rite? i heard is not so good cos of amd proc and crossfire hassle.. is dat true?
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Not very sure about the specifics, but I think there is such a thing... you might wanna ask users directly smile.gif

Added on December 28, 2011, 11:04 am
QUOTE(Firdaus92 @ Dec 28 2011, 10:37 AM)
Guys, i'm using Asus N43SL 14" right now, someone wants to trade it with N55SF 15.6". I really like the design of the laptop. And I'm quite a gamer,the upgrade GPU is a plus right?How much should i add if i want to trade my laptop with him? Is RM200 enough?

My laptop specs:
i5 2410m
8gb ram
640gb hdd
gt540m 1gb
n43-sl
got bang & olufsen ICEpower really nice sound~ same like yours just without the small woofer.

His laptop specs:
Intel® Core™ i5-2430M 2.4GHZ

NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M 2GB DDR3 VRAM

750GB HDD Data

DDR3 Upgraded To 8GB RAM

Diagonal Size : 15.6”
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Sounds fishy... why would he trade a better laptop for yours? rclxub.gif
You might wanna check thoroughly before dealing.. If the laptop is in pristine condition, then RM150-200 would be enough~

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QUOTE(Firdaus92 @ Dec 28 2011, 11:08 AM)
He wants to a 14" laptop. Yeah. Will do. I think I'm going with rm150 first. smile.gif
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Well, if you're fine with a 15" laptop, then its a really good deal considering the fact that the N55sf has better speakers, higher resolution and also better specs brows.gif
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