Do refer here for better feedbacks from owners http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2375417

The RRP is RM2599, meaning that you can still bargain and slash the price some more depending on how good your bargaining skills are
SSD price varies depending on the capacity you want
I'm not very sure about the price, but you should be able to get a 128GB SSD for around RM400?
As for the drivers, they should all be available in Lenovo Malaysia's website

14"
Lenovo
Y480(5934-7549), i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M (GDDR5) @RM2599 [JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, freeDOS, 2 yrs warranty, P950 headset
Y480(5934-1372), i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650(GDDR5)@RM2699[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, W7HB, 2 years international warranty

15.6"
Asus N56Vz-S3088V, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2699[Bang&Olufsen], 4GB, 750GB, W7HP, subwoofer and backpack

Don't think so... at least not at the moment Can consider Dell Precisions if you don't mind the pretty bulky chassis

There are upcoming ones though i.e. one from Asus- http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2488593

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Sep 16 2012, 07:58 PM

Ultrabooks are out of your budget I'm afraid...
Closest would be these if the matte screen is a must have:
15.6"
Dell
Vostro 3560, i3-3110M + AMD HD7670M@RM2119[2.57kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze

You might be able to get at a cheaper price if you can find a Vostro 3550

Does it have a dedicated GPU?

That was not a question bro

It sure doesn't have a dGPU.. and will not satisfy his gaming requirements haha

Hello bro
Long time no see~
Nice to see you here
Can consider all these yo~
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)
HP Pavilion G4-2132/2133TX, i5-3210M + AMD HD7670M@RM1899[2.19kg], 2GB ,500GB(7200rpm), W7HB, colors: white/black
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

15.6"
Acer V3-571G-53212G50, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1999, 2GB, 500GB
Dell Inspiron 15R, i5-3210M + AMD HD7670M@RM1899[2.65kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm)

However, if your friend can fork out a little bit more, it'll be better to go for these two, they have significantly better GPUs
14"
Dell Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2199[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm); backlit keyboard optional

Lenovo Z480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M@RM2299, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm) W7HB, colors: grey/red/blue

15"
Asus G55VW-IX044V [3D], i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M + Bluray@RM4999, 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W7HP

Dell (customizable with Blu-ray drive)
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]

HP dv6-7014TX, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT630M + Bluray@RM3999[Beats], 8GB, 1TB (5400rpm)

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

Toshiba
Satellite P850-1006X, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT640M + Bluray@RM3999[2.6kg][harman/kardon], 4GB, 1TB, W7HP
Satellite P850-1004X [3D], i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT640M + Bluray@RM5299[2.6kg][harman/kardon], 8GB, 1TB, W7HP


17"
Asus G74Sx-91325Sv [3D], i7-2670QM + Nvidia GTX560M (3GB)+ BluRay + (1920x1080)@RM5499[4.28kg], 750GB + 750GB, backlit keyboard, 3D glasses, gaming backpack & mouse

Dell (customizable with Bluray drive)
Alienware M17x R4, i7-3820QM + Nvidia GTX660M + (1920x1080)@RM7799[Starting 5.3kg][Klipsch], 8GB, 2x1TB (5400rpm), backlit keyboard [GPU options: GTX660M/HD7970M/GTX675M]
Precision M6600, i7-2640M +Nvidia Quadro3000M + (1600x900)@RM7549, Win 7 Pro, 3 Years ProSupport, [Screen Upgrade: FHD, Multi-Touch FHD] [CPU Upgrade: up to i7-2960XM][GPU Upgrade: Quadro 4000M, Quadro 5010M] [RAM up to 32GB]
Precision M6700, i7-3520M + AMD FirePro M6000 + (1600x900)@RM8100, 4GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W7P, 3 Years ProSupport, [Screen Upgrade: FHD, IPS FHD, 3D FHD][CPU Upgrade: up to i7-3920XM][GPU Upgrade: Quadro K5000M] [RAM up to 32GB]

Fujitsu NH751, i7-2630QM + Nvidia GT525M + (1920x1080, anti glare) + Bluray RW@RM4899[3.7kg], 8GB, 640GB

Samsung NP700G7C, i7-3610QM + nVidia GTX675M + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM5999[3.81kg], 16GB, 2x500(5400rpm), W7HP

Toshiba Qosmio X870-1000X, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX670M + (1920x1080 3D) + 8GB SSD + 750GB(7200GB) HDD + BluRay@RM7499[3.42kg], Nvidia 3D vision kit, backlit keyboard, Steel Series Siberia V2 headset

Your accessories should work if they are Mac-supported (which most are)

Bootcamping should be fine

- They will be written on the box
- Most will ask you to pay I guess? And I don't think they will do it during official working hours
- Don't think so.. Don't own a Mac, can't really comment
- The warranty is still valid
- I doubt there will be any problem since its just like a normal Windows OS

Most shops don't take trade in bro
15"
Asus N56Vz-S3088V, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2699[Bang&Olufsen], 4GB, 750GB, W7HP, subwoofer and backpack

If gaming is your 1st priority, then this
14"
Asus A43TK-VX024 , AMD A6-3420M + AMD HD7670M@RM1399, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS

Otherwise, top up a little bit more for these (which are better for your work):
14"
Dell Inspiron 14R, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm)
HP Pavilion G4-2132/2133TX, i5-3210M + AMD HD7670M@RM1899[2.19kg], 2GB ,500GB(7200rpm), W7HB, colors: white/black
Lenovo G480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1799, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS, *no USB3.0

16" notebooks are no longer in production.
Closest:
15.6"
Asus N56Vz-S3088V, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2699[Bang&Olufsen], 4GB, 750GB, W7HP, subwoofer and backpack

Here's a review on the unit:
http://www.thinkdigit.com/Laptops-and-PCs/...view_10341.html

Not really sure which laptop comes with metal body since alot of them just have brushed aluminium... not sure what's underneath

AMD 7670 is much better than the GT610M

Apart from the Lenovo Y480 and Y580, you can consider importing the Sager NP6110 (11.6") as well
Sager NP6110, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM3299, 8GB, 500(7200rpm), FreeDOS [CPU options: i5-2450M-i7-3610QM]

Otherwise,
15.6"
Asus N56VZ-S4079V, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920 x 1080) + BluRay@RM3599[Bang&Olufsen], 4GB, 1TB, W7HP, subwoofer and backpack
Dell Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + AMD HD7730M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + 32GB SSD + 1TB HDD(5400rpm)@RM3199, 8GB,backlit keyboard optional

There are no 15" notebooks that are lighter than 2.5kg with FullHD
Perhaps you can take a look at the XPS 15z if you want, its outdated already, but at least its light

Yeah, like I said, its oudated already, but you can still get one from Garage Sales or remaining stocks from physical stores...
Perhaps you might want to wait for more 15" ultrabooks to come out in the future, something like the Asus U500vz

Asus perhaps?
15.6"
A55VM-SX037, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM2399, 4GB, 750GB, W7HP
N56Vz-S3088V, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2699[Bang&Olufsen], 4GB, 750GB, W7HP, subwoofer and backpack

They should be brushed aluminium iirc

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

15.6"
Lenovo Y580, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GTX660M + 1920x1080 @RM2999[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HBasic, backlit keyboard, 2 yrs warranty, P950 headset

The Y480 is cheaper, but comes with a relatively weaker GPU and a non-FullHD screen... You can still use your remaining money to extend the warranty to 3 years (preferably on-site)
As for the Y580, its a lot more powerful and heavier as well... but warranty extension will mean exceeding your budget