Hi all, need recommendation for new laptop:

Brand: Any
Budget: about 4.5k
Usage: Databases, programming, VM ware, HD video
Size: 14 inch or 15 inch

please help recommend. thx

Hi, need sifus here to recommend laptop

Brand: any
Budget: arnd 3k
Usage: Student, normal computing, internet surfing,documents and watch movie
Size: 14inch and above
Weight: prefer light easy to carry around
Warranty: need international or if its up-gradable to international also will do

Buying this laptop before goin US-california for studies next month, wondering if its better to buy here in malaysia or go over there (US) n buy.
Any other pointers i shud watch out for such as international warranty etc?

Had eyes on HP envy looks ok but not sure so looking for suggestions here

Tenkiu so much

This post has been edited by kripton888: Aug 21 2012, 04:51 PM

14"
Lenovo
Y480 (5934-1161), i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650(GDDR5)@RM2499[JBL], 4GB(1600mhz), 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, FreeDOS, 2 years international warranty
Y480(5934-1372), i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650(GDDR5)@RM2699[JBL], 4GB(1600mhz), 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, W7HB, 2 years international warranty



15"
Asus G55VW-S1095V, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080)@3999, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W7HP
Lenovo
Y580(59-345124), i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M + 1920x1080 @2999[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HBasic, backlit keyboard, 2 yrs warranty
Ideapad Y580, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3599[JBL], 8GB, 1TB HDD(5400rpm), W7HP, backlit keyboard, 2 years international warranty

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

How long with you be in the UK?
If for a long time then I guess its better to buy your laptop over there, less hassle, especially for brands i.e. Dell that requires you to transfer your warranty from one country to another

Thanks man, how is the graphic performance? Can handle normal 3d games? Becoz it don't have alternate graphic... I like Asus aluminium body, how is t their performance differ? If not much, I would prefer Asus, only concern is HP is newer...
P. S. I have no problem install the window myself.

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Added on August 21, 2012, 5:04 pmThanks man, but I manage to get same price...


This post has been edited by Vincentltl: Aug 21 2012, 05:04 PM

3 years, US not UK
Tq

wow
great recommendation thx alot!!!

Dont mind if i ask some questions:

1. is MSI good? i think the last time i heard MSI warranty have to bring to singapore or something... is that true?

2. for lenovo, my concern is somewhere says tht lenovo have slow HDD performance? and how good is lenovo's warranty?

3. for asus, i have a few frens using asus happily, but they are not using the G series... anyway i also heard b4 that asus warranty takes very long time. Do they still have that problem?

4. And all this good prices i can just walk in to lowyat plaza and get it right?

5. what is JBL??

6. What is Ivy bridge?

7. What is the difference for Ivy bridge and sandy bridge?

Sorry for asking so much just hoping that i can learn something from the experts

guys i need some infos.....is there any shops in lowyat offers easy payment....i wanna buy the y580..??

Most of the answer can be searched around

This post has been edited by PhungTM: Aug 21 2012, 08:37 PM

If you're planning to buy here, then can consider these:
14"
14"
Dell
[Ultrabook]Inspiron 14z, i3-2367M + Intel HD3000 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2099[1.87kg], 4GB, W7HP *no VGA port
[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
[Ultrabook] Envy 4-Sleekbook 4-1034TU, i3-2377M + Intel HD3000@RM1999, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP
[Ultrabook] Envy 4-Ultrabook 4-1035TU, i3-2377M + Intel HD3000 + [32GB mSATA+ 500GB HDD(5400rpm)]@RM2199, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP

Lenovo
[Ultrabook]U410, i5-3317U + Nvidia G610M + 32GBSSD + 320GB(5400rpm)@RM2599,W7HP, colors: grey/pink, 2 years international warranty
[Ultrabook]U410, i5-3317U + Nvidia G610M + 32GBSSD + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2699,W7HP, colors: grey/pink, 2 years international warranty

Toshiba
[Ultrabook] Satellite U840-1008X, i5-3317U + AMD HD7550M + 32GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2999[1.7kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, color: silver
[Ultrabook] Satellite U840-1005U, i5-2467M + Intel HD3000M + 32GB SSD + 500GB HDD@RM2699[1.59kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, color: silver, free 16GB Toshiba pendrive

Use the remaining money for warranty extension to 3 years international. They usually cost a bomb though

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Added on August 21, 2012, 9:18 pmEasy payment as in instalments?


This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Aug 21 2012, 09:18 PM

Thanks

Hi all, need recommendation for new laptop:

1. Preferred Brand : Lenovo
2. Budget : Rm1500 below
3. Usage : surfing,drama/movie,utube, light game play such football manager 2012(if can play Diablo3 with the budget i plan is best else forget it.)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 14,15


Thanks all.

1. ASUS/HP
2. maximum 3k
3. Gaming
4. Any size

thanks guys. Need recommendations. Really have no idea seeing all the specification on the web.

For Lenovo, closest would be:
14"
G480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1799, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS, *no USB3.0

Otherwise
14"
Asus A43TK-VX024 , AMD A6-3420M + AMD HD7670M@RM1399, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS

15"
Asus A53TK-SX131V, A6-3420M + AMD HD7670M@RM1699, 2GB, 500GB, W7HP

Can top up a bit? I found one for you and it might suit your needs!~

Here you go....

Lenovo G480 5934-4768 G-Series - RM 1,719
- Intel Core i5-3210M-2.5GHz
- 500GB HDD, 4GB DDR3
- NVIDIA® GeForce® GT630M
- OS: DOS

http://www.techhypermart.com/notebooks/len...4-notebook.html

Alternatively, you may consider Toshiba which is almost suit your budget perfectly! Some more the GPU is ATI 7670M

Toshiba Satellite L840D-1000 - RM 1,539
- AMD D.Core A6-4400M-2.7GHz
- 2GB DDR3, 500GB HDD
- AMD Radeon HD 7610M
- OS: DOS

http://www.techhypermart.com/notebooks/tos...ook-laptop.html

If strictly following Asus/HP, then this one:
15.6"
Asus N56Vz-S3088V, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2699[Bang&Olufsen], 4GB, 750GB, W7HP, subwoofer and backpack

Thought you might want to consider these two from Lenovo as well:
14"
Lenovo Y480(5934-1372), i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650(GDDR5)@RM2699[JBL], 4GB(1600mhz), 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, W7HB, 2 years international warranty

15"
Lenovo Y580(59-345124), i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M + 1920x1080 @2999[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HBasic, backlit keyboard, 2 yrs warranty

I would recommend going for the Y580 considering it has a much more powerful GPU, FullHD screen as well as premium speakers

Brand: Any
Budget: 3-5k
Usage: heavy gaming at medium setting. college use
Size: any

need it to be fast. do not want any lag at all.

i thought of getting a mac with bootcamp. thoughts? i like mac actually.

This post has been edited by bluears: Aug 22 2012, 02:05 AM

Anybody knows what is the difference between 'business' and 'consumer' laptops?

Business are the ones where they send brochure to ur office, where consumers are the ones selling in lowyat.

I do reliase some difference like:

1. business have 3 years warranty and consumer usually have only 1 or 2 years
2. business usually the hard drive is 7200rpm
3. business have different processors; for eg. i5 3320M, where i think lowyat only have i5 3210M...?
4. business way more expensive even though with W7 Pro but its still not justifiable

other than that, i do not know any difference.

Is there any 'hidden specs' for business that justifies the fact that they are selling way more expensive (for an i5 unit) compared to a consumer i7 unit?

Will a business i5 unit generally runs faster/ better than a consumer i7 unit? Is it considered apple to apple comparison if i compare them based on specs?

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Added on August 22, 2012, 9:36 amthanks alot for your help.

However for the ivy and sandy bridge, apart from one is newer than another, i wanted to know if there are any more in depth details to it, eg: maybe ivy have better performance but produce more heat... smthing like that.

Anyway sorry to ask so much... i tried googling around but all that comes out are too technical therefore hard to understand. Thanks for everyones patience

This post has been edited by fidel_castro: Aug 22 2012, 09:36 AM

Brand: Any
Budget: Around 2k
Usage : surf,movie,gaming (dota2,pes,nfs,fifa m etc)
Size : 15 (nice for dota2 )

Business class laptops have always been more expensive than consumer laptops.
If you look at Dell's Vostro line (Business) and Inspiron line (Consumer), the Vostro line's built quality will be much more better, more durable.
Perhaps it has more function, ie. higher resolution display, gorilla glass, better docking station for external display, etc.

Ivy has better performance, ie. Faster loading, consume less power, etc.
Those increase in performance might be minute, but it always better to get a newer, improved version at an almost same price.