@sifus,
went to PC fair today but didn't bought anything yet. My sis's friend suggested me to get this Asus model that has A8 cpu... I was wondering what model is he talking about. Anyone came across this model before?

how about this y480? http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/laptop/i.../y-series/y480/

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

I don't know which one to choose between these two. I want 4GB ram but i think 500gb HDD is enough. Have to add 400 to get the second one. Worth it? If add 2gb ram only rm 50.

Hi all... I managed to get two units of Asus N45SL (Jay-Chou edition) with rm2600 each, it's a good deal.
Thanks for the advice and help from everyone!

Hey guys,

My gf wants to buy a laptop in Australia.
Req:
Thin and light
14" minimum
Can play the latest games like Guild Wars 2 and Diablo 3
Watch a lot of TV series
Decent battery life
Does not heat up too much
Good speakers (not a top priority)
Budget: Less than a MBP

Planning to buy late May/ early June.
No Dell.

How are these laptops for the above requirements?

1. Aspire TimelineX AS5830TG-52454G75Mnbb $849
CPU: Intel 2nd Generation Core i5 2450M 2.5GHz(Turbo 3.1GHz)
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
RAM: 4GB DDR3
HDD: 750GB sata
Graphic: Nvidia GT 540M
2GB Dedicated VGA
Screen: 15.6” LED Screen


2. Asus N53SV-SX788V $1049
CPU:Intel 2nd Generation Core i7 2670QM 2.2GHz(Turbo 3.1GHz)
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
RAM: 8GB DDR3
HDD: 750GB SATA
Graphic: Nvidia GT 540M
2GB Dedicated VGA
Screen: 15.6” LED Screen

3. Asus N53SV-SX792V $799
CPU:Intel 2nd Generation Core i5 2430M 2.4GHz(Turbo 3.00GHz)
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
RAM: 4GB DDR3
HDD: 750GB SATA
Graphic: Nvidia GT540M
2GB Dedicated VGA
Screen: 15.6” LED Screen

4. Asus N53SV-SX712V $999
CPU:Intel 2nd Generation Core i7 2670QM 2.2GHz(Turbo 3.1GHz)
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
RAM: 4GB DDR3
HDD: 750GB SATA
Graphic: Nvidia GT 540M
2GB Dedicated VGA
Screen: 15.6” LED Screen

5. Asus N53SV-SX788V $1049
CPU:Intel 2nd Generation Core i7 2670QM 2.2GHz(Turbo 3.1GHz)
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
RAM: 8GB DDR3
HDD: 750GB SATA
Graphic: Nvidia GT 540M
2GB Dedicated VGA
Screen: 15.6” LED Screen

6. Asus N53SM-SX164V $1099
CPU:Intel 2nd Generation Core i7 2670QM 2.2GHz(Turbo 3.1GHz)
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
RAM: 4GB DDR3
HDD: 1TB SATA
Graphic: Nvidia GT 630M
2GB Dedicated VGA
Screen: 15.6” LED Screen


Note: These are all Australian prices.

This post has been edited by markypcs: Apr 14 2012, 06:12 PM

What's the screen resolutions for all the N53's?

The Acer 5830TG is only less powerful in terms of processing power but makes up with a longer battery life.

The N53's should have a higher resolution screen with better performance and sound system.

where did u buy them?

KLCC PC Fair...

Bought myself at last at KLCC PC Fair.
After looking at Lonovo E125 (hate it so much due to the nipple mouse), MSI U180 (freeDOS), Toshiba Netbook with Harman/Kardon and Hp dm1, i decided to buy the HP dm1 (E450/2GB) which has 500gb hdd including win7hb 64bit at rm1190 (price by HP next door was is rm1399) plus free laptop bag, plus rm30 Jusco voucher, plus RM10 Starbuck card and a trip to Beijing (hehe). Planning to see/feel Asus 1215B but got no stock and spec only has Win7Starter and bigger screen. Nevertheless still happy with my purchase. If kong in 7 days, got 1-to-1 exchange. So far so good. Now can start to do my loads of paperworks. Tq to TJ

This post has been edited by mdnurman: Apr 15 2012, 04:43 PM

Does VRAM important? What significant in 1GB VRAM vs 2GB VRAM

Since lappy is still on low resolution, I don't see any point getting 2GB VRAM.
Simply because the GPU doesn't need so much or unable to utilize.

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Added on April 15, 2012, 1:51 pmIf you are a heavy gamer (on tight budget), the APU (A8) platform is fine.
But don't expect it to run well when the games don't have support for CFX.

This post has been edited by kingkingyyk: Apr 15 2012, 01:53 PM

Alright. I think im going for A43SA..gonna buy it at all IT later.

Hi all, hope can get recommendations from u all,

1. Preferred Brand : Any will do
2. Budget : around Rm3500
3. Usage : Mostly gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 15'' or more

^if you can increase budget closer to RM4K, try get the Asus G53Sx..
or wait for Ivy bridge notebook if can wait..

When is Ivy Bridge laptops coming out? End of April?
Will it be expensive or will the prices be competitive?

This post has been edited by markypcs: Apr 15 2012, 04:50 PM

Based on the Acer V3 / M3, prices seems competitive..

Thanks, but i think the furthest i would go would be around rm3500 ba

15'':
HP dv6-6c19TX, i7-2670QM + AMD HD7690M XT@RM3099[Beats], 4GB, 750GB (5400rpm)
Asus N55Sf-S1515v [black], i5-2450M + Nvidia GT555m (2GB) + 1920x1080@2899[Bang & Olufsen]; 750GB (7200rpm), USB3.0, Sonic Master subwoofer *EOL-ed
Asus N55Sl-S2064v, i5-2450M + Nvidia GT635M + (1600x900)@RM2899[Bang & Olufsen], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm)
Acer M3-581TG-52466G52, i5-2467M + Nvidia GT640M@RM2599, 6GB, 500GB
Acer V3-571G-73614G1T, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT640M@RM2899, 4GB, 1TB

Thanks for the suggestions seems like rm3500 is like the hanging price, i heard about the asus G53SX, usually it costs around how much?

SRP RM3999..