Its around mid June according to the news.

Y580, i7-3610QM + GTX660M (2GB)@RM3399, 8GB, 1TB HDD(7200rpm), W7HP

This is taken from The Star newspaper.

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Added on June 13, 2012, 10:20 amRight now most i5 are still running on SB. Only i7 is running on IB.

Asus N55SL is a good deal. It comes with its own speakers and a 15" HD screen.
Since most new models are running on i7, there's not much choices.



This post has been edited by PhungTM: Jun 13 2012, 10:20 AM

Thanks for the feedback, but may i know what is SB and IB? and what different it makes. Thx.

Hi Pros, pls help to suggest a good buy for me for my requirement as below:

1. I need a laptop that will dissipate less heat most importantly at the palm rest and preferrably at the bottom. I kinda need to place the lappy on my legs for typing quite frequently and hope my legs won't get burnt. I have a hp tx2520 laptop with a Athlon X2 processor, i juz can't put it on my leg for > than 1 min as it is so hot that it could fry an egg!!! (Even when i'm juz surfing, not playing games) I hope this wud not happen at my new laptop.

2. With GREAT battery life, best possible based on u all experience, as I know the no. of hrs in the advertisements r not trustworthy. Expectation will be at least sustain a 4 hrs of continuous use for net surfing.

3. Nothing with a intel HD 3000 or GMA graphic ONLY (no discrete graphic, i mean...) and at least 4GB RAM.

4. Lightest possible but of course not as light as an ultrabook as I have limited budget. (preferably around 2k, max 2.3k. Will buy a 2.3k 1 unless it's really damn good deal)

My priority will be in the follow sequence: Less Heat -> Battery Life -> Specs as specified -> weigh


Btw, is there any laptop with i5 Ivy bridge CPU, no discrete graphic (as HD4000 built in), at least 4GB ram in the market currently with a good price?

This post has been edited by gorson: Jun 13 2012, 02:04 PM

Its Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge.
IB is the new processor to replace SB.

So new stuff will generally be less power consuming, faster, etc.

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Added on June 13, 2012, 2:09 pmWhy would you put the laptop on your lap? What happened to tables?

There are laptops with i5 IB:
Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1999[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm)
Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2199[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm); backlit keyboard optional

The latter has been removed by Dell but there are sayings that you can still get it. You can look around.

Most importantly what is your usage? Mainly on gaming?

This post has been edited by PhungTM: Jun 13 2012, 02:09 PM

Abt tables... emm... actually I will use the laptop mostly on bed in my room (when my wife watching TV at living room) and at the sofa. Under these 2 condition, the most comfortable position will b it on my legs. And, due the design of my house, I dun have any fan blowing anywhere near the table area, (the ceiling fan on top of my sofa, and yes i have only 1 fan in living room) so i'll choose the sofa or my bed. (weird reason, i know...)

I mostly use it to surf net and watch HD movies while doing BT download, occasionally light games. Will plug to my TV when the movie is in favour of my wife's taste, else I'll watch myself on the laptop itself. (My wife only like those 'happy' movies and HK and TWN drama, but dun like those terrorist, sci-fi and documentary, I'm on the contrary to her) That's y i watch in room while she watch in living room, not interfering each other. I kinda need decent raw CPU power as i will b watching rmvb most of the time and I find out that GPU is less helpful decoding rmvb. I've tried it b4, my current Athlon X2 using 50%+ of CPU power when watching a 1280 x 720 rmvb, but only 35%+ of resources watching a 1080p mkv. I need to keep the utilization low as not to generate more heat.


Btw, u mention I can still get the Inspirion 14R SE? meaning?? from where??? (of course not from Dell website i think)

Hey guys

1. Preferred Brand : Any (except Acer) at least with i5 if possible
2. Budget : RM 2000 max
3. Usage : Mostly for watching movies and gaming (at least can play BF3 and Diablo 3)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 14"- 15"

Thanks

It's not a good idea to put it on the bed. As it will block the airflow and cause your laptop to heat up pretty quickly. Tables with flat surfaces will be better.

I would recommend 15" but since you can plug into the TV, try these 14":

Acer
V3-471G-53214G75g, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM2299, 4GB, 750GB

Asus
A43Sm-VX002v, i5-2450M + Nvidia GT630M (2GB)@RM2399[2.4kg]v, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm)

Toshiba
Satellite L745-1204XB/XR/XW, i5-2450M + Nvidia GT525M@RM2099, color: brown/red/white, 2nd & 3rd year local limited warranty

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1999[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm)

That I am not sure myself. Perhaps you can look around. Else the former I recommend will be the only choice

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Added on June 13, 2012, 3:30 pmYou can try these 14":

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1999[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm)

Asus
A43Sm-VX002v, i5-2450M + Nvidia GT630M (2GB)@RM2399[2.4kg]v, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm)

Though I'm not sure if you can play it on highest settings

This post has been edited by PhungTM: Jun 13 2012, 03:30 PM

Hey, I checked the Dell website and I can still find the 14R SE!!! Is it still available???
Btw, if it's avail, do u think it worth the price to choose GT640M over GT630M for RM200? I heard there is GT640M that is less powerful, is that true?

Which Inspiron 14R SE is that? There is one with this spec:

Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2799[2.38kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm); backlit keyboard optional

If its the one with the i5 version then I guess you found it and yes its worth it.

There is a weaker GT640M LE (Fermi) but the one in Dell is the normal one. So no worries

go for the 14r se. I just ordered yesterday. it's the best value for money buy in the current market. did homework for almost a week. finally made up my mind with the 14r se.

I think it's quite worth it considering u r getting a better graphic card (i dont think this is 640LE) and oso a 500gb 7200rpm hdd...it would b even better if u r willing throw in another rm42 for the backlit keyboard which imo is totally worth it and awesome...

Yes, it's the i5 1, love at first sight especially when it's hard to get a 7200rpm HDD these days without insane high price...

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Added on June 13, 2012, 4:19 pmHoly God, I'm at the crossroad now... I'm planning to pull the trigger after I've visited the PC Fair in July... m thinking there shud be better deal by then...

So, u guys think I should take this deal right now or wait???


Btw, how can I opt for the backlit keyborad? Can't see this option there???

This post has been edited by gorson: Jun 13 2012, 04:19 PM

Actually you can still get 7200rpm HDD without selling one of your kidney. Just that the GPU will be much weaker and running an older CPU

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Added on June 13, 2012, 4:26 pmDepends on your liking. If you want it now then get it. Or if you can wait, then wait for more new laptops to come by.

It should be in the keyboard section when customizing.

This post has been edited by PhungTM: Jun 13 2012, 04:26 PM

Yeah u r right. But the CPU and GPU are on higher priority, the HDD speed is a bonus to me, and it's happy to get bonus...

Acer Aspire S3-391-32364G34

i3-2367 / 4GB / 320GB + 20GB SSD / 13.3" HD LED / Win7HB @ RM1899

This post has been edited by Beouwulf: Jun 13 2012, 05:15 PM

1.i prefer Asus as i feel that it is cooler in nature..is this thinking true?

2. priced around RM3000

3. i wish to get one that can support gaming like diablo 3 or high quality game
hence wish to get a good graphic card
besides that is there any recommendation of 5.1 sound card? cz roccat kave can only carry out its function when there is a support of 5.1 sound card o~
and allow me to use photoshop or 3d max studio at high setting

4. wish to get 15+ inch de labtop~

This post has been edited by money_rule: Jun 13 2012, 06:50 PM

Closest would be the Asus N56Vm, which is very not worth it
15.6"
Asus N56VM-S3022V, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT630M@RM3599, 4GB, 750GB, W7HP

I'd suggest you to wait if you really want Asus since there were rumors that they'll be bring in a newer N56

Otherwise, just go for this:
15.6"
Lenovo Ideapad Y580, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M (2GB)@RM3399[JBL], 8GB, 1TB HDD(7200rpm), W7HP

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Jun 13 2012, 06:54 PM

my perception towards lenovo is not so good~
is their quality okay as compare with asus?
haha

The quality and after sales support should be more or less equal for Asus or Lenovo; unless if you upgrade for on-site warranty support for Lenovo, which is a lot better than Asus.

thxx a lot~~~
i think i will wait~
hehe
for the lastest tech and less regret after buying my 1st labtop
hehe