Yea, try to be patient, the wait will be worth it

Thanks will look into it too.

The N56vm is not worth it at all, better hold 1st

hold for i5 with ivy bridge? honestly I'm clueless about the bridge..last time the most laptop on dual core..i have no idea the i version and now some storage using SSD?

The biggest problem with the current N56vm is the rather weak specifications you are getting for the price. At Rm3.6k, even the GPU in the previous N55@RM2.8k is better than the GPU in the N56... Not to mention the previous N55 has a higher resolution screen as well

Not necessarily hold for the N56 with i5, but to wait for more laptops to come out that might appeal to you

Hi! Really need help on choosing the right laptop.


1. Preferred Brand : Toshiba, Asus, any..except acer
2. Budget : RM5,000 or more..depends
3. Usage : Graphic Design, gaming, entertainment mostly.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 15 with high res

Thanks!

Can consider the following
15.6"
Asus
G55VW-S1095V, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080)@3999, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W7HP

MSI
GE60, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + Bluray@RM4199, 8GB, 1TB(7200rpm), W7HP, 2 years warranty, gaming mouse & backpack, Free SteelSeries QCK Mass mousepad

Thanks for the extra info!

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Added on June 13, 2012, 9:45 pmOya P.F.T.J may I know any model worth waiting with my budget <rm3k? Thx.

This post has been edited by kenary820: Jun 13 2012, 09:45 PM

Thanks for the reply.
I thought of Asus..Which one is better and The asus model you gave can upgrade to 8GB?

What do you think of Toshiba Qosimo..or alienware..but not sure if its good for graphic design.

I need help in looking for a suitable laptop.....

1. Preferred Brand - Toshiba, Acer, Lenovo any will do
2. Budget - Less than 3k...
3. Usage - For school work, but also able to handle gaming ( best if can support sims 3 at high setting)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 13" -14"

Yea you can upgrade to 8GB RAM easily, one piece of 4GB RAM only costs around RM70 or so
The Toshiba Qosmio line is not refreshed yet afaik
And Alienware M17x is out of your budget unfortunately, and the M14x is not worth the money

Well, the Sims 3 is not exactly very demanding haha, any of these will do:
14"
Acer
[Ultrabook] M5-481TG-53316G12, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M LE (28nm Kepler) + 128GB SSD@RM2899, 6GB, W7HP

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1999[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm)
Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2799[2.38kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm); backlit keyboard optional
[Ultrabook]Inspiron 14z, i5-3317U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2599[1.87kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm) *no VGA port
[Ultrabook]Inspiron 14z, i7-3517U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2899[1.87kg], 8GB, 500GB(5400rpm) *no VGA port

HP
Pavilion Dm4-3105TX, i5-3210M + AMD HD7570M@RM2699[Beats], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard

Lenovo
Y480, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT640(40nm Fermi)@2999[JBL], backlit keyboard

TOshiba
Satellite L840-1009X/XR/XW, i5-2450M + AMD HD7670M@RM2399[2.12kg], 4GB, 640GB, W7HP; colors: Black/Red/White
Satellite M840-1009XG/XP/XQ, i7-3612QM + AMD HD7670M@RM3099[2kg], 4GB, 750GB, W7HP; colors: Gold/Pink/Blu

Ohh..why m14x not worth? I almost bought that one for 5k..but thought about it first..someone told me better buy asus..still confused. The m17x is about 7k more..right?

Its hard to say, anything can come up these days
I'm sure there will be more from especially Asus, Acer and Toshiba. Do hang around, and we'll keep you posted haha~

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Added on June 13, 2012, 10:19 pmThe M17x R4 starts at around RM7k
The M14x is not worth it because the specifications you get for the price is not worth it, even so if you're not exactly very particular about portability (in terms of size). The M14x cannot be upgraded later on (unlike the M17x)...
Imho, the M14x is only suitable for those who definitely need a smaller size laptop, but are still concerned about performance and are also willing to pay more @____@

You can try and find an M17x R3, you might be able to get one with your budget, but its going to be really bulky and heavy though haha, better think carefully 1st~

The Asus G55vw and MSI GE60 should be more or less balanced in terms of performance and portability among desktop replacements

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Jun 13 2012, 10:19 PM

Hi guys, need to check with u guys, do anyone of you know that the discrete nvidia graphic in Dell Inspirion 14/14R equip with the Optimus or not? Which means is the graphic switchable between the HD4000 and the GT630/GT640?

Yup.. it's switchable.

Are u one of the owner? May I know about it's temperature and battery life?

No i'm not.. but you can ask Acer V3 owners here

Hi, need some help in choosing a laptop.

Preferred Brand: None
Budget: preferably <RM 2000, but will consider up to RM 2500
Usage: college work, medium gaming, watching movies
Preferred screen size: None

Hoping to get one with at least i5 and 4GB RAM. A large hard disk is not necessary. Battery life minimum 3 hours continuously (if possible?)

I will be carrying the laptop to school and back, about 20 mins walk.

Thank you for the opinions!

For light weight and long battery lives
14"
Dell [Ultrabook]Inspiron 14z, i5-3317U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2599[1.87kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm) *no VGA port

HP [Ultrabook] Envy4-1043TX/1053TX, i5-3317U + AMD HD7670M + 32GB SSD + 500GB HDD(5400rpm)@RM2699[Beats], 4GB, W7HP

Lenovo [Ultrabook]U410, i5-3317U + Nvidia G610M + 32GBSSD + 320GB(5400rpm)@RM2599,W7HP, colors: grey/pink, 2 years warranty

For better CPU and GPU performance:
14"
Acer V3-471G-53214G75g, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM2299, 4GB, 750GB

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

Lenovo Y480, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT640(40nm Fermi)@2999[JBL], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard *RM2.5k for FreeDOS version

Toshiba Satellite L840-1009X/XR/XW, i5-2450M + AMD HD7670M@RM2499[2.12kg], 4GB, 640GB, W7HP; colors: Black/Red/White, 3 years warranty