All gaming laptops will get hot to an extent when on load, so n worries there
Perhaps you can deal with "hikari85" in Garage Sales, she's based in Penang

I prefer buying at shop, because easier for repairing. Can get Lenovo Y480 with GT650M or GTX660M for 2.5k?
If I upgrade to 8GB ram + blu ray DVD then will it cost more than 3k?

GT650M yes <2.5K, but GTX.....

btw, hikari85 also have a shop at butterworth there..iinm..



This post has been edited by AmeiN: Aug 16 2012, 10:41 AM

Oh really? Dang. Do you have idea bro how much it will cost for 2-3 month old laptop?

You can ask "Mr. Docter" for price quotes as its different from laptop to laptop

Hi everyone, I need a laptop for university (Engineering). Still confused whether to get a mac or a windows laptop. I've been using Windows since Windows 98, and I've never tried mac before. I'm afraid some software for engineering won't work in Mac. I don't game. My budget is 3.5k max. Any suggestions? Should I get a Mac or a Windows?

Better check with your seniors on this, based on what I've heard, certain engineering programs don't work with Macs...

And please follow the format, what is your preferred laptop size? 15?

Thanks bro. Appreciate it.

1. Preferred Brand: Dell, Samsung, Apple, HP
2. Budget: 3.5k max
3. Usage: University stuffs, browsing, watching videos
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 11"-13" max

Lol, haven buy already think of spoil?

just accompany my friend bought it at ICT Prangin Mall last night..

As previously mentioned, please check on software compatibilities 1st before considering to get an Apple.
I won't be recommending Apple in this case.

You might want to consider larger (at least 14" notebooks with higher resolution) since (iinm) having larger workspace would be more convenient for engineering stuffs
For your requirements, can consider these (11-12" notebooks are either too weak/ too expensive):
Closest-
For portability and long battery life (at the expense of performance)
13"
Asus [Ultrabook] UX31A-R4005V, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920 x 1080)@RM3499[1.3kg], 4GB, W7HP *ultrabook- if you are doing rendering for your course, you might experience lagginess
Dell [Ultrabook] XPS13, i5-2467M + Intel HD3000 + 128GB SSD@RM3499[1.36kg], 4GB, external optical drive
HP [Ultrabook] Pavilion dm3-1001TU (Folio 13), i5-2467M + Intel HD3000 + 128GB SSD@RM2999[1.49kg], W7HP

For performance at the expense of battery life and portability (not that much compromise actually )
13"
HP
ProBook 4341s, i5-3210M + AMD HD7570M@RM2699, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7P, anti-glare
ProBook 5330m, i5-2520M + Intel HD3000@RM2599, W7HP, no DVD

Sony
Vaio SVS13118GGB, i7-3520M + Nvidia GT640M LE@RM3999[1.67kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), W7P
Vaio SVS13116FGB, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M LE@RM3299[1.72kg], 4GB, 640GB(5400rpm), W7HP

Toshiba Portégé R930-2019, i3-2370M + Intel HD3000@RM3499[1.4kg], W7P, 4GB, 640GB (7200rpm), Microsoft Office Home & Student 2010; 3 years warranty, color: metallic black *can look for previous R830 SB i5 versions, it'll be more worth the price you pay compared to new, IB versions

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Aug 16 2012, 01:20 PM

for easier repairing... y don't take the lenovo Y480 and upgrade the warranty to 3 years ONSITE warranty from lenovo... got issue just call lenovo and thei engineer will come to your place...

Wow! That's a lot of choice! xD. Thanks so much! I think I'm going for the ASUS Zenbook. I need portability because I'll only be here for a year then move again xD.

Is the Lenove Y480 is freedos? From the website, it seems install by default.

yup free dos...

The ZenBook is a great choice, just remember that it was never built with performance in mind
And do check for screen bleeding before making the purchase, this issue seemed to be rather widespread

sorry, late say thanks for recommendation.. i see y480 current price around 2.3k.. was thinking of installing W7 on the laptop, and upgrade to 8gb ram, how much do you think it will cost?

around rm2.7k

Depends on the Ahem ahem version of W7
If everything ori, then should be around RM2.7k~