You can get the FreeDOS version of the Y480 at around RM2499, do bargain abit
Lenovo Y480, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT640(40nm Fermi)@2999[JBL], backlit keyboard

If the resolution is fixed at 1366x768, then
14R SE = 15RSE > Y480

The GPU is the same for the 15R SE and 15R SE FHD, but do take note that when you game at 1366x768 (15R SE) and 1920x1080 (15R SE FHD), you'll notice that the performance for the latter will drop because it'll be more taxing to display more pixels within one screen. But you can always lower resolution to 1366x768.
So the FHD version is still better

The former is better, by a lot

Try to look for this one online
Dell Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2199[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm); backlit keyboard optional

If don't have, then this:
Dell Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2799[2.38kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm); backlit keyboard optional

Use the remaining cash to extend warranty to 3 years for peace of mind

For 15"
Dell
Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + AMD HD7730M@RM2799, 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm); backlit keyboard optional
Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + AMD HD7730M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + 32GB SSD + 1TB HDD(5400rpm)@RM3199, 8GB,backlit keyboard optional

Similarly, extend warranty to 3 years

Yeah, getting a SSD would be great, like they say, once you used it, you'll never turn back
i5 generates less heat and consumes less power... no real need for an i7 if you're only using the laptop for gaming

Different people, different demands.
Weight is a big problem for those who travel around alot (particularly those traveling overseas, each kg counts)..
Actually the concept of ultrabook is quite good. The manufacturers are creating a laptop that is "all roundered" in all aspects by putting in an SSD (most laptops are bottlenecked by the conventional HDD). Manufacturers realize that most people don't need that much processing power (both CPU and GPU) for their laptops (hell, not everyone is as hardcore as we are over here) anyway...
At this stage ultrabooks are still very expensive, but we can expect the price to drop after awhile~
Since they are running on ULV processors, heat is more or less okay..

These are some of the laptops that make ultrabooks look bad though
Dell
Vostro V131, i3-2350M + Intel HD3000@RM1799[1.82kg], 4GB, 320GB(7200rpm), anti-glare, W7HB, colors: silver/red
Vostro V131, i5-2450M + Intel HD3000@RM1999[1.82kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), anti-glare, W7HB, colors: silver/red

Toshiba
Portégé R830-2071U, i3-2330M + Intel HD3000@RM2999[1.4kg], W7P, 4GB, 640GB (7200rpm), 2nd & 3rd year international warranty, color: metallic black
Portégé R830-1004UB/UR/U, i5-2410M + Intel HD3000@RM3499[1.4kg], W7P, 2nd & 3rd year international warranty, Microsoft Office Home & Student 2010; colors: metallic Black/Blue/Red
Portégé R830-1056UB/UR/U, i5-2430M + Intel HD3000@RM3299[1.4kg], W7P, 2nd & 3rd year international warranty, Microsoft Office Home & Student 2010; colors: metallic Black/Blue/Red
Portégé R830-2073U, i5-2520M + Intel HD3000@RM4299[1.4kg], W7P, 4GB, 500GB (6400rpm), Microsoft Office Home & Student 2010; color: metallic black
Portégé R830-2047U, i7-2640M + Intel HD3000@RM4999[1.4kg], W7P, 4GB, 640GB (7200rpm), Microsoft Office Home & Student 2010; color: metallic black

Abit heavier than ultrabooks, but many, many folds more powerful... all they need is an SSD (which you can put in urself)

Unfortunately yes
Its the transition period from Sandy Bridge to Ivy Bridge now, most of the laptop lines for each brand are not yet refreshed or updated yet

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Added on June 11, 2012, 11:29 pmMarketing strategy at its best my friends
Larger doesn't actually mean that its all better, you'll need to compromise on weight and size, and also shorter battery lives

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Jun 11 2012, 11:29 PM

You don't really need such high end laptops based on the stated usage of the girl
But based on all the 3 models you've mentioned, I'd pick the 14R even though its more expensive. The smaller size will be more convenient for girls to carry (in fact, most girls will already say that 14" is too big )... and not to mention the top notch Dell warranty would be very nice to have too~
Like what PhungTM has mentioned, try waiting if you can because the current laptops will eventually be switched to IB later on. I'm sure you don't wanna pay the same price for older specs right?

Yes, 8th of July is still a long way to go bro There will definitely be more options by then
If you must buy now, then just go for the RM2299 Inspiron 14R since she doesn't really need the additional GPU power.

Can try to check out Dell's upcoming Vostro lines with IB if you can wait, those are quite decent as well, especially if the girl is always on the go~

You din't mentioned Photoshop in your requirements I think... having an Nvidia card will make Photoshop experience smoother. Not sure whether the same can be said for AMD cards though...

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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