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post Oct 4 2012, 08:37 AM

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QUOTE(wboyd @ Oct 4 2012, 12:05 AM)
Budget : 2k or below
Brand : any
Size : 14" or above
Use for movie and games ( diablo 3 )
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Can consider these:
14"
Acer V3-471G-53214G75, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM2099[2.3kg], 2GB, 750GB W7HP, 3 years warranty
Asus A45Vm-VX113v, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M (2GB)@RM2099[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP
Dell Inspiron 14R, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm)
Dell Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2049[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm); backlit keyboard optional *price promotion until 27/09/2012
HP Pavilion G4-1302ax, AMD A8-3520M + AMD HD7450M@RM1899, 4GB, 640GB(5400rpm), W7HP
Lenovo Z480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1999, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP, colors: grey/red/blue
Toshiba Satellite L840-1024X, i3-2370M + AMD HD7670M@RM1849[2.12kg], 2GB, 640GB, W7HP
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QUOTE(earthling1984 @ Oct 4 2012, 01:40 AM)
Thx for the info! Am in a dilemma now...Are the ones on top significantly better than if i get the Lenovo y580 3630qm version, upgrade to 16gb ram, add 128gb SSD, which prob cost less than above? Are the LEnovo warranty voided if i upgrade?
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GPU-wise, the GTX660m is not as good as the GTX670m... but since you have additional budget to go for a SSD, the overall experience will be faster nod.gif
It all depends on how much you want to spend nod.gif
Upgrading to SSD won't void your warranty generally~

If you intend to upgrade your laptop later on in the future, you might wanna go for those with a stronger GPU since most are not upgradable once you purchased it... the HDD you can upgrade later when you have the money
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post Oct 4 2012, 11:09 AM

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Budget : 3.5k or below
Brand : any
Size : 15" or above
Use for movie and games ( Halo 2, Action Games )
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post Oct 4 2012, 11:22 AM

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QUOTE(danieltan @ Oct 4 2012, 11:09 AM)
Budget : 3.5k or below
Brand : any
Size : 15" or above
Use for movie and games ( Halo 2, Action Games )
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This one would be the best pick:
15.6"
Lenovo Ideapad Y580, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GTX660M + 1920x1080 @RM2999[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HBasic, backlit keyboard, 2 yrs warranty, P950 headset

Use the remaining money to extend warranty to 3 years, upgrade to SSD (if possible), and also upgrade RAM brows.gif

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post Oct 4 2012, 12:06 PM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Oct 4 2012, 08:39 AM)
GPU-wise, the GTX660m is not as good as the GTX670m... but since you have additional budget to go for a SSD, the overall experience will be faster nod.gif
It all depends on how much you want to spend nod.gif
Upgrading to SSD won't void your warranty generally~

If you intend to upgrade your laptop later on in the future, you might wanna go for those with a stronger GPU since most are not upgradable once you purchased it... the HDD you can upgrade later when you have the money
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Thx for info. Erm, like i asked is the gtx670m significantly better than 660m since i have to pay rm2k more? Worth that amount? Or better to use that money upgrade to SSD, 16gb RAM and w7pro? Am I right that w7pro is needed for 16GB? Still not sure after some survey...
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post Oct 4 2012, 02:17 PM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Oct 4 2012, 08:37 AM)
Can consider these:
14"
Acer V3-471G-53214G75, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM2099[2.3kg], 2GB, 750GB W7HP, 3 years warranty
Asus A45Vm-VX113v, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M (2GB)@RM2099[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP
Dell Inspiron 14R, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm)
Dell Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2049[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm); backlit keyboard optional *price promotion until 27/09/2012
HP Pavilion G4-1302ax, AMD A8-3520M + AMD HD7450M@RM1899, 4GB, 640GB(5400rpm), W7HP

Lenovo Z480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1999, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP, colors: grey/red/blue
Toshiba Satellite L840-1024X, i3-2370M + AMD HD7670M@RM1849[2.12kg], 2GB, 640GB, W7HP
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Bro wats ur opinion on g580-1024?
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post Oct 4 2012, 05:30 PM

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I am still searching for my ideal 17" laptop smile.gif

Come across this model at LYP with MSI brochure
MSI CX 70, i7-3610QM, GT640M 2G DDR3, 17.3" HD+ (1600x900) Anti-Glare, 4G DDR3, 750GB HD, 2 Years Warranty, W7HP 64bit, RM2999

Do you think this is a good deal?

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post Oct 4 2012, 07:10 PM

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Can anyone give me a good recommendation on a new laptop?

I am looking for a good laptop to conduct good usage on Autocad 2012. I want a good HD screen with good specs that can run any 3D programmes smoothly as well.

I was actually looking on Dell XPS but this model only comes in 14 inches (which I think is a little too small). 15 inch is the best size for me.

What laptop is recommended here?
SUMMARY:

1. Preferred brand: any will do. (Do not want much heat exposed)
2. Budget: -
3. Usage: No gaming. Pure Autocad Works with other engineering programmes
4. Preferred laptop screen size: 15"

Additional preferences:
a. HD Screen
b. the audio performance must not be weak
c. must have USB 3.0 port.
d. Good after-sales service
e. Good battery life
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Help please.... sad.gif
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post Oct 4 2012, 07:22 PM

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1. Preferred brand: Any is fine.
2. Budget: Preferably under 5k, would be more comfortable around 4.5k
3. Usage: Gaming (WoW, LoL, Dota 2, BF3, COD). Alot of photo and video editing, aswell as rendering.
4. Preferred laptop screen size: 15"

Additional preferences:
1. Must be 8gb of ram.
2. Must 7200rpm harddrive speed.
3. A laptop with good cooling system.

I've been interested in the Lenovo Y580 but cannot find the model with 7200rpm. I've also been looking at Sager notebooks but I havent heard of it much.

This post has been edited by Nypm: Oct 4 2012, 07:23 PM
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post Oct 4 2012, 09:35 PM

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QUOTE(earthling1984 @ Oct 4 2012, 12:06 PM)
Thx for info. Erm, like i asked is the gtx670m significantly better than 660m since i have to pay rm2k more? Worth that amount? Or better to use that money upgrade to SSD, 16gb RAM and w7pro? Am I right that w7pro is needed for 16GB? Still not sure after some survey...
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Performance difference varies from game to game I guess, see here for more details:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Game...ds.13849.0.html
Its better than the GTX660m by a lot in certain games but not so much in others...
I think Windows 7 Home Premium would be able to support 16GB? Provided its 64-bit version?
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post Oct 4 2012, 09:42 PM

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QUOTE(wboyd @ Oct 4 2012, 02:17 PM)
Bro wats ur opinion on g580-1024?
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15.6"
Lenovo Ideapad G580, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1699, 2GB, 500GB, freeDOS, 1 yr warranty

Seemed pretty cheap for the specs it offers, apart from the lack of OS and also the 1 year instead of 2 years warranty nod.gif

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post Oct 4 2012, 09:44 PM

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QUOTE(coz4u @ Oct 2 2012, 11:10 AM)
Can anyone give me a good recommendation on a new laptop?

I am looking for a good laptop to conduct good usage on Autocad 2012. I want a good HD screen with good specs that can run any 3D programmes smoothly as well.

I was actually looking on Dell XPS but this model only comes in 14 inches (which I think is a little too small). 15 inch is the best size for me.

What laptop is recommended here?
SUMMARY:

1. Preferred brand: any will do. (Do not want much heat exposed)
2. Budget: -
3. Usage: No gaming. Pure Autocad Works with other engineering programmes
4. Preferred laptop screen size: 15"

Additional preferences:
a. HD Screen
b. the audio performance must not be weak
c. must have USB 3.0 port.
d. Good after-sales service
e. Good battery life
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A maxed out Dell Precision will do just fine brows.gif
15.6"
Dell
Precision M4600, i5-2520M +Nvidia Quadro1000M@RM5200, Win 7 Pro, 3 Years NBD, [Screen Upgrade: HD Multi-Touch, FHD, FHD IPS RGB] [CPU Upgrade: up to i7-2960XM] [GPU Upgrade: Quadro 2000M] [RAM up to 32GB]
Precison M4700, i5-3320M + Nvidia Quadro K1000M@RM6300, 4GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W7P [Screen Upgrade: FHD, FHD IPS RGB] [CPU Upgrade: up to i7-3920XM] [GPU Upgrade: Quadro K2000M] [RAM up to 32GB]
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post Oct 4 2012, 09:45 PM

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QUOTE(Nypm @ Oct 4 2012, 07:22 PM)
1. Preferred brand: Any is fine.
2. Budget: Preferably under 5k, would be more comfortable around 4.5k
3. Usage: Gaming (WoW, LoL, Dota 2, BF3, COD). Alot of photo and video editing, aswell as rendering.
4. Preferred laptop screen size: 15"

Additional preferences:
1. Must be 8gb of ram.
2. Must 7200rpm harddrive speed.
3. A laptop with good cooling system.

I've been interested in the Lenovo Y580 but cannot find the model with 7200rpm. I've also been looking at Sager notebooks but I havent heard of it much.
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Well, you could always upgrade the HDD yourself nod.gif
If strictly based on your requirements, then this:
15.6"
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

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post Oct 4 2012, 09:50 PM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Oct 3 2012, 08:32 PM)
Sorry for missing out on your post sad.gif
If you are looking for an ultrabook, then these two would fit your needs just nice brows.gif
14"
Asus
[Ultrabook]K46CM-WX090V, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M@RM2099[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, 4-cell battery, W7HP, OD
[Ultrabook]S46CM-WX023V, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2399[2kg], 4GB, W7HP

HP [Ultrabook] Envy4-1043TX/1053TX, i5-3317U + AMD HD7670M + [32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)]@RM2599[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, W7HP

GPU-performance-wise, the Nvidia GT635M is better than the AMD 7670M  icon_rolleyes.gif
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I was eying these 3 as well.
How would you compare their build quality and reliability?
The Square-something laptop failure was done in 2009 so it is quite old but should I take that into account?

Asus was 1st and HP was last.
I hope that HP has improved now but it would still not be on Asus' level right?
I mean I dont expect them to suddenly become a top 5 within 2-3 years time.
And especially not after their laptop prices has reduced a lot recently.

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QUOTE(barca96 @ Oct 4 2012, 09:50 PM)
I was eying these 3 as well.
How would you compare their build quality and reliability?
The Square-something laptop failure was done in 2009 so it is quite old but should I take that into account?

Asus was 1st and HP was last.
I hope that HP has improved now but it would still not be on Asus' level right?
I mean I dont expect them to suddenly become a top 5 within 2-3 years time.
And especially not after their laptop prices has reduced a lot recently.
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Your question is too general, I doubt anyone would be able to answer it laugh.gif
Every brand (even Acer) offers a wide range of notebooks, ranging from budget to premium to business line laptops... Each with different quality/ reliability
Just because a user has a bad experience with a particular line (mostly budget-line) of laptops, doesn't mean that all the other laptops from that manufacturer suck laugh.gif
Cheap no good, good no cheap~

So it all depends on which specific laptop that you are referring to, and most importantly, the warranty support offered by the company should something go wrong nod.gif

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post Oct 4 2012, 10:39 PM

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1. Preferred brand: Any
2. Budget: 2.5k Max
3. Usage: Hardcore Gaming
4. Preferred laptop screen size: Any as long as it has Full HD.

Sorry to bother, my brother wants to buy a laptop cause he doesn't wana lose to me xD
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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Oct 4 2012, 10:36 PM)
Your question is too general, I doubt anyone would be able to answer it laugh.gif
Every brand (even Acer) offers a wide range of notebooks, ranging from budget to premium to business line laptops... Each with different quality/ reliability
Just because a user has a bad experience with a particular line (mostly budget-line) of laptops, doesn't mean that all the other laptops from that manufacturer suck laugh.gif
Cheap no good, good no cheap~

So it all depends on which specific laptop that you are referring to, and most importantly, the warranty support offered by the company should something go wrong nod.gif
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Thanks.

I was referring to these models that you suggested;

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If you are looking for an ultrabook, then these two would fit your needs just nice
14"
Asus
[Ultrabook]K46CM-WX090V, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M@RM2099[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, 4-cell battery, W7HP, OD
[Ultrabook]S46CM-WX023V, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2399[2kg], 4GB, W7HP

HP [Ultrabook] Envy4-1043TX/1053TX, i5-3317U + AMD HD7670M + [32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)]@RM2599[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, W7HP
I assume these models are the entry/budget type models right?

I have been using my Sony for the past 6-7 years. Never ever had any hardware problems.
Really loving its quality. I can really relate to that study by Squaretrade because my Sony is really top notch.

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TIme for new version? laugh.gif

QUOTE(yijinchua @ Oct 4 2012, 10:39 PM)
1. Preferred brand: Any
2. Budget: 2.5k Max
3. Usage: Hardcore Gaming
4. Preferred laptop screen size: Any as long as it has Full HD.

Sorry to bother, my brother wants to buy a laptop cause he doesn't wana lose to me xD
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Can't get Full HD...
If can compromise with HD screen, Lenovo Y480.
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post Oct 4 2012, 11:27 PM

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QUOTE(lee_what2004 @ Oct 4 2012, 11:17 PM)
TIme for new version? laugh.gif
Can't get Full HD...
If can compromise with HD screen, Lenovo Y480.
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post Oct 5 2012, 08:40 AM

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Hi guys, this thread has reached its limit laugh.gif
Please repost in the new thread ya, thanks thanks notworthy.gif notworthy.gif
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2535889

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