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CPU performance is not very big from SB to IB...
And even though they say we could expect lower heat as well, so far from what I've heard IB i7 processors can get really hot

is mobile IB also having heat problem?
i read about the desktop ib heat problem,,

Looks like the Acer V3 can get really hot..
And insights from bro putochip123 also suggests the same with new Alienware units... the temperatures are quite high

hmm.. guess should wait review first before decide to buy ib laptop

Its expected to run more or less similar with the Nvidia GT640m, which will be slightly better than the AMD HD7690M XT..
Perhaps you would want to wait for actual benchmarks 1st

1. Preferred Brand: Asus/Acer
2. Budget:<RM3000
3. Usage: use for gaming most of the time, movies
4. Preferred laptop/screen size:15'6 inch

already look into V3-571G and A53S i7 and also N55SL , which all this laptop had the same price RM2899 but not sure which 1 should i choose, need suggestion on this.

Not sure 100% correct or not, but at least predicted to be :

Anyone using this model? Need some reviews.. Pro, what do you think about it?

Dell Latitude E6320

Processors : Intel Core i7-2620M(2.7GHz,4M cache) with Turbo Boost to 3.4GHz
Memory : 4GB(2x4GB) 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Drives : Toshiba 7200RPM 500GB
Displays : 13.3” HD (1366x768) Anti-Glare LED (protective LCD seal and 360-degree bumper screen protection)
Graphics Cards : Intel HD Graphics 3000
Audio and Speakers : High Quality Speakers
Optical Drives : 8X DVD+/-RW Drive
Wired : Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Wireless : Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300(802.11 a/b/g/n) Half Mini Card
Bluetooth Options : Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth Module
Keyboard : Dual Pointing Keyboard with Backlit (spill-resistant keyboard)
Palm Rest : Palm Rest with Swipe Fingerprint Reader & Contactless Smartcard Reader
Power Supply : 65W AC Adapter
Battery : 6-cell(58Wh) Primary Battery, 6 hours battery life (3 Years Warranty)
Operating System : Genuine Windows 7 Professional, 64bit, English
Camera & Mic : Integrated HD(1MP) Webcam with Digital Microphone (noise reducing array microphone)
IO : Mini HDMI, Display Port, 2x USB 2.0 (1 USB/eSATA combo), Memory card reader, Stereo headphone/Microphone combo jack and integrated RJ-45 port
Starting weight: 3.64lbs / 1.65kg (with 3-cell battery and airbay)

I use a dell latitude e6420 and it's a solid laptop build wise (uses a magnesium construction for the build). I'm quite sure the e6320 is made of the same materials.. obviously it's not a gaming laptop but it handles multimedia ok (mine's core i5-2520M @ 2.5GHz, 64bit win 7 pro, 4gb ram, nvidia nvs4200m 512mb ddr3, 500gb 7200rpm, 1366x768 14", e.t.c... but no usb 3.0 ). its a weeny little bit heavier than other laptops in its class though. If you're not gonna be using it for games, then yeah go for it.

N53SN | 15.6" | i7-2670QM | 4GB | W7HP | NVIDIA GT555 2G DDR3 | 640GB | RM3,059

saw this in garage sale. is it typo ? n53 got come with gt555 ?

Definitely typo. Should be GT550M.

1. Preferred Brand
None

2. Budget
6k

3. Usage
Gaming and designing

4. Preferred laptop/screen size
17"

I've been looking around and some caught my attention (overall of spec+design+price): ASUS G74SX and MSI GT70/GT60 (is the extra 2" worth the price?). Alienware has cool design+build, but spec+price point is not competitive.

I've also heard about Sager and its customizability + bang-for-buck value. Thoughts?

This post has been edited by Hairy Potty: May 7 2012, 03:28 PM

1. Preferred Brand - Toshiba , Asus , HP or other quality built brands ( NO NO to ACER )
2. Budget - 3k plus minus . ( prefer with 3 years warranty )
3. Usage - normal usage ( documents , skype , music and movies and light gaming .)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 14" / 15" / 16"

my major concern is the durability of the laptop and after sales service . Other than that keyboard that good for typing .

This post has been edited by telur: May 7 2012, 03:46 PM

Not sure the market price for this in Malaysia. But it fits your requirements.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-G...ok.73636.0.html

Wonder when will N56 launch & how much would it be?

Hi, would some help from the sifu's here

1. Preferred Brand : ASUS
2. Budget : < RM1.5K
3. Usage : Movies, Listening to music and a little gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size 13" - 15"

If you're looking for the best bang for buck, then go for Sager Last I've checked there are no 17" models with IB yet, but do check out illegear again, maybe its updated already

As you've mentioned, the new MSI desktop replacements are quite good as well:
GE70, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650M (2GB) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4599, 8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W7HP, 2 years warranty, gaming mouse & backpack, free SteelSeries QCK Mass Mousepad
GT70, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX670M (3GB) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM6399[Dyaudio], 8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W7HP, 2 years warranty, gaming mouse & backpack, free SteelSeries Siberia V2 Headset; backlit keyboard

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Added on May 7, 2012, 5:31 pm14"
Asus A43Sd-VX216, B960 + Nvidia GT610M@RM1499[2.2kg], FreeDOS, 2GB, 320GB(5400rpm)

...without Windows though


This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: May 7 2012, 05:31 PM

14"
Dell Vostro 3450, i5-2450M + AMD HD6630M@RM2517, W7HB,backlit keyboard colors: silver/ brown/red

15"
Vostro 3550, i5-2450M + AMD HD6630M@RM2457, W7HB, backlit keyboard, colors: silver/ brown/red

For either pick, use the remaining money to extend warranty to 3 years on-site (RM249 iinm). You might want to upgrade the Windows to W7HP as well.

Oh ya, can get a pair of external speakers/ earphones as well if you're an audiophile since the speakers in the Vostro is not very good

Preferred Brand | Acer or Asus, but I'm open to suggestions from other brands too

Budget | RM 2k - 3k

Usage | Main laptop for college as well as serious media usage [Internet, videos, music, word processing, graphic design, photo editing, etc., etc.]

Preferred laptop/screen size | 14"

I'm upgrading from a 4-year-old Acer Aspire 4930 [14", 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Intel Core2 Duo P7350 (2.0GHz)] so I'm looking out for these specs:

+ Intel i5-2450M (2.5GHz)
+ dedicated graphics memory (1GB/2GB) alongside 4GB RAM
+ optical drive
+ long battery life
+ HDD space (500GB, perhaps?)

Please and thank you!