If we're only talking about the specs, its either the Acer S3, the Dell Inspiron 14z and the HP Envy4..
For me, I'd prefer the HP Envy 4 because its nicer-looking
You should check out the real thing, it'll help you decide better~
Review on the Envy 4 (Specs may differ): http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptop/hp-envy-4-1030us.aspx
Review on the Inspiron 14z (specs may differ): http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/de...n-14z-2012.aspx

anyone can help ???

These ZenBooks are within your budget no? But they are 13" in size
13"
[Ultrabook] UX32VD-R3001V, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA SSD + 500GB HDD@RM2999[1.3kg], 4GB, W7HP, 6-cell battery (6570mAH), 2 years international warranty
[Ultrabook] UX31A-R4005V, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920 x 1080)@RM3499[1.3kg], 4GB, W7HP, 4-cell (6840mAh) battery, 2 years international warranty

If 14", can consider this one:
HP Envy [Ultrabook] (Spectre) 14-3111TU, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1600x900 Radiance) + 128GB SSD@RM3999[1.8kg], 4GB

The XPS 14 would be overkilled abit (depending on what your definition of "less gaming" is):
Dell [Ultrabook]XPS 14, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT630M + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm) HDD + (1600x900)@RM3799[2.1kg], 4GB, 8-cell, backlit, spill resistant keyboard

* Better avoid i7 for ultrabooks although they are ULV versions... ultrabooks can get really hot...

HI would like to ask why not the Y580 with i7-3630QM + Nvidia GTX660M? Since it's within his budget and all.

Could you provide an explanation of the differences between i7-3630 / 3610 and GTX660M / GT650M. Because from what I've read, the GTX660M is not as fast as the 650M? Some clarification for your decision above would be appreciated! I'm his brother by the way And will the important drivers be provided when bought, and the startup / shutdown times will greatly be reduced if I upgrade to an SSD right? Thanks for your help! Sorry I'm a new bie with a lot of questions

Y580 is 15"..

Some reading about 650 vs gtx here

Thanks for the reply! Okay will do some reading on that. As for the CPU , there's not a significant difference right? Cause I'm wondering if I should invest in the extra 500 ringgit. If you get what I mean? :S

need help again..
1. Preferred Brand - None
2. Budget - 3k max
3. Usage - photoshop,after efect,maya and s0me gaming like c0d,cs,b3 n etc(med setting is already en0ugh)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size
- 15' max but prefer a 14inch

Hi , i am confused on which laptop i should get. I am going to college but i want a decent entertainment and sub-gaming laptop. HP envy has the beats audio but i havent tried it out yet. Some people says it's just so-so only. And I have to order it from the US because malaysian stores dont have it yet. The ASUS has Bang and Olaufsen. I tried it out the other day. IT WAS AMAZING . Now im stuck in a dillema .

BUDGET = 5-6K
PURPOSE = movies, songs, some gaming, surfing around the net
SCREEN = 1920x1080 and has to be glossy, not matte surface
BRAND = Any except APPLE,ACER,DELL
GRAPHICS= Nvidia or AMD, would prefer DDR5.
RAM = 12GB
HARD DRIVE= 1TB would do, SSD is too expensive lol .
AUDIO= Anything that is as good as the beats audio or Bang and Olufsen soundsystem

I know that i dont really need such a high powered laptop for what im doing, but i would like to have one that will be able to cope with the technology in 5 years time .I also need it by December, so if there's any more newer or better models coming out, please let me know, also might wait for windows 8, see if its good or not

Thanks to everyone for their recommendations

1. Preferred Brand: Any
2. Budget: RM4-7k
3. Usage: work/games
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 15"

I'd prefer a laptop with a 680m gpu, no less than 16gb ram, and an SSD as primary hard drive. No need for optical (I can always buy an external) so if I there's an option to get SSD with a secondary SATA that would be great but not necessary.

I've looked at alienware, purchased next time I go to USA (because damned if I buy for the idiot price they sell it here) but I'm not entirely convinced its a good buy anyway.

Anyone recommend anything?

Pretty much this one:
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

December is still a long way to go, come back later bro
At the moment, you can consider these:
15.6"
Asus G55VW-S1095V, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080)@3999, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W7HP
Lenovo 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

The Lenovo Y580 has the best speakers among these.... but then of course you can always get a pair of external speakers
And you would still have enough money for SSD upgrades as well...

We'll definitely be getting fancier laptops later on, so its definitely worth the wait, some poison here: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2488593

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Sep 1 2012, 04:38 PM

The M15x is discontinued already
Sager perhaps?
15.6"
Sager NP9150, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX670M + (1920x1080)@RM5199, 8GB, 500GB(7200rpm), FreeDOS [CPU Options: i7-3610M - i7-3920XM][GPU options: GTX675M, GTX680M, AMD HD7970M], color backlit keyboard

Don't think there are any others sporting a GTX680M at the moment... sifus please correct me if I'm wrong

Any specific model you would suggest? And yeah exceptional as in terms of performance and how long i can last without buying a new laptop the next year as it won't play the games I want

If you think that these are not exceptional enough:
15.6"
Asus G55VW-S1095V, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080)@3999, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W7HP
Lenovo 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

and if you don't mind importing a Sager, then these:
15.6'
Sager
NP9130, i5-3210M + Nvidia GTX670M + (1920x1080)@RM4499, 8GB, 500GB(7200rpm), FreeDOS [CPU Options: i5-3210M - i7-3820QM]
NP9150, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX670M + (1920x1080)@RM5199, 8GB, 500GB(7200rpm), FreeDOS [CPU Options: i7-3610M - i7-3920XM][GPU options: GTX675M, GTX680M, AMD HD7970M], color backlit keyboard

17.3"
Sager NP9170, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX670M+ (1920x1080)@RM5399, 8GB, 500GB(7200rpm), FreeDOS [CPU Options: i7-3610M - i7-3920XM][GPU options: GTX675M, GXT680M, AMD HD7970M], color backlit keyboard

wow no idea, since is my friend buying haha
anyway thanks for suggestion
normally my friend choose xps, got backlit keyboard woohoo

lenovo y480 or 580
or asus n56vz

Hi, need some help here.

Looking for a gaming laptop.

1 - Preferred brand - any
2 - Budget - 4000 - 4500
3 - Usage - musics, movies, gaming (Ex. BF3, crysis 2)
4 - Priority - I want my laptop able to play games that are coming out in the future(2-4years time) as long it is smooth gaming, i don't mind lower gaming setting.
5 - Screen size - 15''-17''
6 - Remark - good audio system if possible, good cooling system, 3D is not needed.

Any Suggestion?
Appreciate your help.
Thank you!!

This post has been edited by WLheng: Sep 1 2012, 07:14 PM

Thanks, I'll look into this and see what other options I can configure it with (hdd, extra ram, etc)

Any recommended seller? Lowyat is an option for me to go, but I'm out at PJ so digital mall is an alternate.

Hi guys,

Need your help...Am currently looking for a highly portable laptop. Below are my criteria:

1. Super light weight
2. Budget <3k
3. Long battery life.

Thanks in advance, Cheers!

Sager units have to be imported, but since you are heading to USA (is it?), the warranty won't be too much of an issue
But you can have a picture of basically how is the price and also configure your Sager here: http://www.illegear.com/
You could PM "Prince J" as well, he is the owner of illegear, very helpful seller

Based on what I've read, the HP Folio 13 should have the best lightness and battery life for its class Ultrabook sifus please correct me if I'm wrong
13"
HP [Ultrabook] Pavilion dm3-1001TU (Folio 13), i5-2467M + Intel HD3000 + 128GB SSD@RM2999[1.49kg], W7HP

Review has it at around 5 hours with Wifi on and constant web surfing

* you might wanna check and see whether there are newer versions of this ultrabook or not

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Sep 1 2012, 10:47 PM