Thanks for recommendation
1. Prefer Toshiba, Asus
2. <3k
3. Usage: surfing, entertainment
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14 inch, prefer light weight and look nice

looks like i have to cut my budget a bit...
if only i can top-up rm1k for G55...
with RM3k budget, is these 2 the only laptops with ivy bridge?

Dell Inspiron 15R (Limited Edition), i7-3612QM + AMD HD7730M@RM2999, 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm)
Acer V3-571G-73614G1T, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT640M@RM2899, 4GB, 1TB

about the gpu..which 1 better?
eventhough i dont really prefer these 2 brands..but they are the cheapest one with IB and good gpu...

wait a bit for the Y580

is that the one with gpu gtx 660m?
any news about its price and release date?

To those who wants to get a HP laptop, check this out: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2348091

Thanks for the recommendation, anyone got any alternatives?

what are the options for lightest 15" laptops? price < Rm4k

hmmmm is that true HP products(Laptops) overheat easily even with cooling pads are on?
please someone answer me, gotta buy HP Pavilion G4 2026tx/2027tx in few hours starting from now, or is there any alt laptop that i can purchase at the same price? well adding 300-500rm won't be a problem. thanks in advance.

My experience, yes.

ah man...this is saddening, now i need to look for another lappy then! anny suggestion?

1. Preferred Brand : Asus
2. Budget : RM3000
3. Usage : Mostly for watching movies and listen to songs, sometime gaming. Hopefully can get i7 processor.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 15"6 - 16"

15" Asus laptops with i7 are usually RM3.5k and above unfortunately
You don't really need an i7 processor for gaming anyway, the GPU is more important
Closest would be:
Asus N55Sl-S2064v, i5-2450M + Nvidia GT635M + (1600x900)@RM2899[Bang & Olufsen], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm)


Or you might want to wait for the upcoming Asus N56 (i5 variant) and see how it fares, if you can wait, that is

1. Preferred Brand : HP /Asus / Lenovo
2. Budget : RM3000 - RM 3500
3. Usage : Programming, Graphical design, watch movies and video, gaming (at least can play starcraft 2 smoothly)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 14'' ~ 16''

Any recommendation? Thanks.

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

Though I would suggest you to wait since new Ivy Bridge laptops + Kepler GPUs are gradually being released now

Thanks for reply.
When will these Ivy Bridge laptops being released? Mid june or earlier? because i need a laptop to do my final year project in June.

1. Preferred Brand : Asus
2. Budget : RM3000
3. Usage : Surfing web
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : Very Ultra Slim like the previously UL series of Asus laptop without CD-ROM, any new models now?

A couple of IB i7 laptops are already in the market, just that their more expensive and doesn't fulfill your requirements

Then I guess ultrabooks are what you're looking for
For Asus:
11.6"
[Ultrabook] UX21E-KX004V, i5-2467M + Intel HD3000 + 128GB SSD@RM3299[1.1kg], 2 years international warraty


13"
[Ultrabook] UX31E-RY010V, i7-2677M + Intel HD3000 + 256GB SSD + (1600x900)@RM4499[1.3kg], colors: silver/gold
[Ultrabook] UX31E-RY009V, i5-2557M + Intel HD3000 + 128GB SSD + (1600x900)@RM3499[1.3kg], colors: silver/gold

There are decent ultrabooks from other brands as well

Wah... over my budget already, preferably around the U36 range? So far from what i've seen, that's a decent range...?

What "range"? For your usage you don't really need too good specs haha
If Asus only:
I'm not sure whether you'll still be able to find these or not:
13"
Asus
U36Sd-RX234v, i5-2430M + Nvidia GT520M@RM2899[1.66kg]; 640GB, 8-cell battery, USB3.0 external OD, Asus optical mouse
U36Sd-RX359v, i3-2330M + Nvidia GT520M@RM2299[1.66kg]; 8-cell battery, USB3.0 external OD, Asus optical mouse