An ultrabook perhaps?
13"
Asus [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

Dell [Ultrabook] XPS13, i5-2467M + Intel HD3000 + 128GB SSD@RM3299[1.36kg], 4GB, external optical drive

HP [Ultrabook] Pavilion dm3-1001TU (Folio 13), i5-2467M + Intel HD3000 + 128GB SSD@RM2999[1.49kg], W7HP

Toshiba
[Ultrabook] Portégé Z830-1000U, i5-2467M + Intel HD3000 + 128GB SSD@RM3499[1.12kg], W7HP, 6GB, RM300 petrol voucher
[Ultrabook] Portégé Z930-2002, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3899[1.12kg], W7HP, 6GB, 3 years warranty, RM300 petrol voucher

The performance of these ultrabooks will be more or less similar for normal office work, so its down to which one you like the most
Then use the remaining money on warranty extension

Electronic devices are becoming more and more mainstream, hence the prices have also decreased alot
You can get a lot of laptop options now for RM2.5k

If you are looking for recommendations, please follow the format:

The Y580 is better in terms of GPU performance, so you might want to consider this one since you game

Can consider these:
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@RM2599[2kg], 4GB, W7HP

Dell
[Ultrabook]Inspiron 14z, i3-3217U + Intel HD3000@RM1799[1.87kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB, *no VGA port, OD
[Ultrabook]Inspiron 14z, i3-3217U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2099[1.87kg], 4GB, W7HB, *no VGA port, OD
[Ultrabook]Inspiron 14z, i5-3317U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2599[1.87kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm) *no VGA port, OD

Thought you said you don't need a gaming laptop?
The Inspiron 14R SE would be the better buy at RM2199 as well because of the much better GPU

Why would you want to pre-order?
Just use the codes stated in the recommendations, those are serial numbers for a particular laptop

I recalled seeing one last weekend at LYP

Anyway, you could always PM and preorder from "devour", he is a reliable seller, won't get conned one

The Envy 4 is pretty much the most beautiful budget ultrabook at the moment that doesn't look cheap at all
14"
HP [Ultrabook] Envy 4-Ultrabook 4-1035TU, i3-2377M + Intel HD3000 + [32GB mSATA+ 500GB HDD(5400rpm)]@RM2159, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP

Price is in RRP, bargain abit

Can consider this one as well:
14"
Lenovo [Ultrabook]S400, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@2099[1.8kg], 4GB, W7HB

I see....
Logistic issues perhaps?

Try to buy from larger/ reputable stores, pay a little bit of deposit 1st, then pay the full amount when you get your laptop (and make sure that its new and sealed, and is free of problems)

Can consider this one?
14"
Lenovo G480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1799, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS, *no USB3.0

Hello fellow humanoid of the universe

If you really need to buy now, then the only pick would be the Y580
15.6"
Lenovo Y580, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GTX660M + 1920x1080 @RM2999[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HBasic, backlit keyboard, 2 yrs warranty, P950 headset


Though I would suggest you to wait if you can, new and more powerful laptops will surely be released from time to time..
The upcoming Lenovo Y400/500 are worth waiting for too: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2491914

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

though the Lenovo Y580 would be the best pick for your budget, might want to consider that one as well if performance is your thing
Lenovo Y580, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GTX660M + 1920x1080 @RM2999[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HBasic, backlit keyboard, 2 yrs warranty, P950 headset

Hard to say since its not officially out yet... there might be changes in specs?
Some more it has ultrabay, that alone will change the performance alot I guess depending on what you put in

Iinm, you can slot in an extra GPU or HDD etc., depending on your mood

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Added on September 21, 2012, 10:44 pmErrr... depends on where you are based 1st?

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Sep 21 2012, 10:44 PM

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 G4-2132/2133TX, 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

Based on what I understand, yes
But there's really not much details at the moment... so just have to wait...

I doubt it'll be RM2k only because of the unique design.... I'm guessing around RM3-4k for one, excluding ultrabay components

The concept of the ultrabay is really very tempting haha
Now just have to wait and see whether it really works or not haha....

Always buy when you need, wait if you can

Y580 is undoubtedly better
The AMD HD7730 is not match for the nVidia GTX660m

rpm = rotations/revolutions per minute
The higher the rpm, the faster the HDD spins, and hence the faster the reading and writing speeds.
Having a faster HDD will mean faster program load times

7200rpm HDDs are highly recommended, the performance difference compared to a 5400rpm one is pretty significant