This is marketing strategy
14" notebooks are smaller and thus lighter, the smaller screen will consume less power as well, leading to longer battery runtimes
15" notebooks, on the contrary have larger screens, thus more workspace. The larger size will mean better cooling as well due to the large space within the laptop. However, the larger size will result in it being less portable and have shorter battery lives..

Your pick

Nvidia Optimus is a technology (program) allowing you to switch in between your Nvidia card and the Intel HD3000/4000 of the CPU.
Optimus will automatically switch to the Nvidia card when you are playing games for better performance; and will automatically switch to the integrated GPU when you are trying to save battery

Its a good thing when it works properly
The problem with Nvidia Optimus is that sometimes it doesn't switch the GPU for certain games and you'll have to do it manually
Still, its acceptable since the technology is still quite new, it'll require some time to mature..

I think you guys should hold 1st...
It seems like Dell Malaysia haven't fully updated their customization options for the Inspiron 15R (Special Edition) yet...
There might be HDD customization options as well

Still, with FullHD, this laptop will probably be a hit, even better now since its a Dell

Yes, the RM3399 version of the 15R comes with FullHD as standard...
There is a description on "mSATA SSD - 32GB " as well... so you guys might want to wait until the customization website is completed 1st

I thought those coupons are constantly being given out?
Anyway, I doubt it'll take long for Dell to update their systems

If you are really that impatient, then do confirm with Dell Sales Agents on the available customization options for the HDD (if you are looking into using SSD/ SSD-HDD hybrids systems, that is)..
Personally I would try to avoid the 1TB (5400rpm) HDD because its very slow... at least go for 7200rpm ones even though the storage might be smaller (750GB).. which is why I would advice you guys to wait and see 1st as we're not sure whether they are offering these kind of configurations or not

If you're not planning to move about with your laptop, then changing from desktop to laptop is not really a good choice

Why would you want to purchase via email?
You can purchase through Dell Malaysia right?

You could also deal with Dell sellers here in Garage Sales, where payment will be via cash/ bank transfer

There are small desktops as well

Something like this
http://www.dell.com/my/p/alienware-x51/pd

You do get a lot more bang for the buck with desktops...

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: May 28 2012, 11:08 AM

Its just an example bro
There are mini tower Vostro/ Inspiron desktops as well..

Anyway, its up to you in the end
If you're going to go for laptops, then try not to compare them with desktop performance

Those are just for reference..
You could always customize your own desktop, and you decide what kind of atx casings you want (small ones for your case)

Simply put, a RM1.5k desktop can easily pawn a RM3k laptop

No worries bro, if he's a Dell agent, then you'll be fine...
Dell cannot afford any con cases

Grats grats~~
Review please

The HDD is 5400rpm, so 5.9 is normal... the bottleneck in performance will most probably be caused by the HDD
Please do keep us posted, this is a hot model and I'm sure a lot of people are waiting for reviews
You can obtain temperature readings by downloading HWMonitor

Thanks~

Wow, it looks quite nice and classy man
Mind sharing temperature readings?
Can download HWMonitor to check the temperatures

Wah, so serious ar?
The keyboard buttons are plastic right? It looks similar to the keyboards in the current Inspiron 14/15

Mind sharing the max temperatures when on load/gaming?
Idle temperatures doesn't fully reflect the cooling system of the laptop~

Usually they will give freebies when they delay

As what danleongwz mentioned, you can always bargain for the bag, or for more discounts...
The bag is quite good in terms of quality, but its kind of ugly haha

Well, just try not to expect too much from budget-line laptops
Get a pair of external speakers if sound quality is important for you... any cheap ones will be able to pawn laptop speakers