Laptop Recommendation Thread V16, let's go!!

Thanks alot to everyone who helped, especially bot lee_what2004 sifu for his countless + priceless recommendations *and not to mention his efficient model, spec and price updates!

Expressing sincerest gratitude to Acid_ruleZz, PhungTM, fJok3R and chiahau for helping to recommend when I'm not around
Last but not least, thanks alot to all the others who've helped with price and spec updates!

Here are the links to the previous threads:






Laptop models and associated prices can be found here: LYN Notebook Price Catalog V3

With the help of the sifus here, we hope that you will be able to find the best laptop for your usage~
Happy Hunting!

Reserved

wow. congrats on v16

Nice! The new v16!

way to go buddy

Faster get to work
Just kiddin~

THanks for helping out in V15

No problem mate
Just helping out

Sweet 16.

wow gratz on v16

Bros, looking for a budget lappy with 'amazing' performance Meaning best bang for little bucks.

1. Brand: No dell or acer please
2. Budget: RM 2k - 2.5k (can consider up to 3k if there is an outstandingly good lappy aroud that)
3. Usage: Photoshop, video editing, 3d modelling and rendering and racing games.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14'

Thanks!

There's only one laptop that fits your criteria perfectly
14"
Lenovo Y480, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650(GDDR5)@2499[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, FreeDOS


But its FreeDOS though~

man, i7 quad with gt650, backlit keyboard, plus freedos, that's a steal for 2.5k

Hi, would need some help! planning to buy laptop at PC fair this weekend.

1. Preferred brand : any Brand
2. Budget : <Rm3000
3. Usage : Video Editing, Gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 14 inch or more

Thanks!

Yes it is bro
Currently the hottest laptop in town

Pretty much these two
14"
Lenovo Y480, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650(GDDR5)@RM2499[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, FreeDOS


15"
Asus N56Vz-S3088V, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2699[Bang&Olufsen], 4GB, 750GB, W7HP, subwoofer and backpack

Done some research on it and seems the best in its segment by miles.

Hi all,

I might be selling my desktop when I retur from overseas (too bulky to carry) but will retain my hard disks which I might put into NAS. I have a smartphone but I will need a bigger device to get my work done.

1. Preferred Brand: ASUS, samsung, etc but no HP, compaq or apple.
2. Budget: <RM5000
3. Usage: browsing, light gaming, watch video, writing reports, etc.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 13"-15"

Others:
- ultrabook
- must have at least 128GB SSD.
- IPS screen
- Must have ivy bridge cpu, i5
- not i7 because I'm not into photo/video editing
- long battery life

I am very confused with so many models (and submodels). Is such ultrabook available in the market?

Pretty much these two if you want IPS screen
13"
Asus ZenBook
[Ultrabook] UX31A-R4005V, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920 x 1080)@RM3499[1.3kg], 4GB, W7HP
[Ultrabook] UX31A-R4003V, i7-3517U + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD + (1920 x 1080)@RM4499[1.3kg], 4GB, W7HP

Thanks! Will look into the reviews and becnhmarks.

Do you believe in love at 1st sight?

watching video review:

1. Preferred Brand - None
2. Budget - under 2k
3. Usage - Normal use and a bit gaming and for autoCAD
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 14" or above

Try to go for this one if possible, bargain abit to lower the price~
The performance gain over there is quite significant over other sub-RM2k laptops
Dell Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2199[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm); backlit keyboard optional

if your budget is tight, then can consider these:
Acer V3-471G-53212G50k/g/s, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1999[2.3kg], 2GB, 500GB black,gold,silver, Olympic, 3 years warranty

Dell Inspiron 14R, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1999[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm)

will maybe go for 14r

what about laptops with i7 ?? and with lower end graphics card?

There are no i7 laptops at that price range unfortunately

what about if i increase budget to 2.5k ??

Then these
14"
Asus A43Sm-VX037v, i7-2670QM + Nvidia GT630M (2GB)@RM2699[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm)
Lenovo Y480, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650(GDDR5)@RM2499[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, FreeDOS


15.6"
Dell Inspiron 15R, i7-3612QM +AMD HD7670M@RM2599[2.65kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm)

why the lenovo cheaper ?? with better specs?? becuz freeDOS ?

I have no idea haha
But its the hottest laptop at the moment

wll maybe go for the novo... thx sifu

Grats on the V16, continue poisoned by Y580 !

Time to buy

Deal at 2,999 by ajul is really tempting but am in no affordable currently

lol placing my order for Y480 lmao

Hey guys need some help deciding on which laptop to buy
Gaming laptop (reasonable quality would do)
1. any brand would do, eyeing Alienware (popular and good warranty)
2. 4 to 5k range
3. Gaming
4. 14-15.6

If you happen to know where to get them (preferably online, needs to be trustworthy though) please do let me know

Thanks a bunch!

If you're into gaming performance, then these two would fit just nice
15.6"
Asus G55VW-S1095V, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080)@3999, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W7HP

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

As for AW, the only model within your budget range is the M14x, its not a bad laptop, just that its compromised in terms of gaming performance compared to 15.6" notebooks since it was built with portability in mind... I don't really recommend it

woah the MSI model seems great, especially with 2 years warranty, I'm mostly using it in the UK so is the warranty international or its just local warranty?

What about Sager, heard that its good.

and where can I buy them? Thanks for the help, much appreciated!

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

there's illegear.com for those who wants to buy locally.

Gratz on V6 guys...
i just follow this thread...

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Added on July 9, 2012, 11:44 pmyou can take this laptop too if ur budget if around that 2k...

ASUS
RM1995 A45VD-VX053V I5-3210 2GB 500GB NVIDIA GT610 2GB 14" W7HP
RM1410 A43SD-VX426/27/28/29/30I3-2350 2GB 500GB NVIDIA GT610 2GB 14" DOS

DELL
RM1940 5420-21451G-W7PI5-3210 4GB 500GB NVIDIA GT630 1GB 14" W7HP (SILVER)

if u just want to use for a little bit gaming u should take this one..

ASUS

RM1410 A43SD-VX426/27/28/29/30I3-2350 2GB 500GB NVIDIA GT610 2GB 14" DOS

the price for this item is now cheap...
u can get an i3 2nd gen with a quite nice graphic card too..


This post has been edited by finalmakers: Jul 9 2012, 11:44 PM

hi sifus....
how much it would cost to get y480 with specs below:
-8gb ram
-gt650m
-32gb or 64gb ssd
-freedos

wondering if it will be available in pc fair tiz weekend....???

tq

hi guys, pls help me out a bit.

1. Preferred Brand - None
2. Budget - <RM1.5k
3. Usage - Normal use
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 14"
5. and must have 5 years warranty (is this possible?)

i think this one should be nice for you...

ASUS A43SD-VX426/27/28/29/30I3-2350 2GB 500GB NVIDIA GT610 2GB 14" DOS @1410

for 5 years warranty i dont know but ASUS give 2 years warrranty

Don't think most manufacturers will provide such long warranties
Most are 3 years only...
I don't think any laptop fit your requirements.. those with 3 years local limited warranty are either above your budget, or doesn't come with OS

yeap i agree with you...
if u need a laptop with that budged i consider about the asus that i mention above...
with 2years warranty and FREE DOS

oh ok. demm..

thanks!

and another q.. do the i3 perfomance versus the dual core (B970, etc) is worth the price?

Anyone can tell me which of these suit me light gaming like dota 2, hd movies, surf nets etc.

1. Preferred Brand - None
2. Budget - Around 1.3-1.4k
3. Usage - Normal use and some gaming like dota 2.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 14" or above

Currently eyeing on these model. Which has the best performance?
A43TK-VX024 A6-3420 2GB 500GB ATI 7670 14" DOS or
A43SD-VX065 B960 2GB 500GB NVIDIA GT610 2GB 14" DOS or
I3-2350 2GB 500GB NVIDIA GT610 2GB 14" DOS

If not mistaken the A6 is quad core and can run turbo. Will it be any better than the other 2?

This post has been edited by gwsa: Jul 10 2012, 06:08 PM

u can know the review here...

http://processors.findthebest.com/compare/...M-vs-Intel-B970

Hello sifus, need some suggestion in choosing laptop*asking for my friend*

1) ACER V3-571G-73614G1T or TOSHIBA Satellite M840-1009XG, which 1 better?

2) also nvidia GT640 or Radeon HD 7670M which 1 is good?

tq

for this one you need to ask the sifu's....
im too noob to answer this...

you can check the comparison here

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphi...List.844.0.html

nice one bro...

tq

The llano-powered Asus would be better in terms of gaming performance if that's what you mean
Even though its a quad core, the CPU performance is not exactly very good, but you could always overclock though

bro can we overclock a laptop?...
tell me sifu...

Why not?
There are many sources from the internet:

thank you sifu...

I am planning to buy a new laptop; Asus brand prefer, soon. My budget is Rm1500. So, with Rm1500, what's kind of "ultimate" laptop I can get?

It is not for gaming. The usage is more towards internet surfing, watching drama online, downloading and doing paper works. Any suggestion and recommendation?

Most likely I will try to get it at Lowyat Plaza there.

Then this one should be nice for you...

ASUS A43SD-VX426 i3-2350 2GB 500GB NVIDIA GT610 2GB 14" DOS @1410

if you want a package with windows u can choose this...
it was the same laptop but it come with guinea windows 7..

A43SD-VX068V I3-2350 2GB 750GB NVIDIA 2GB 14" W7HP @1590 or something...

This post has been edited by finalmakers: Jul 10 2012, 10:01 PM

This one would be good enough for your usage
14"
Asus A43Sd-VX216, B960 + Nvidia GT610M@RM1399[2.2kg], FreeDOS, 2GB, 320GB(5400rpm)

Just use the remaining money to get an OS
If you're good at bargaining, you can get the one recommended by finalmakers within RM1.5k as well, but do take note that its also FreeDOS (windows not installed)

Hello...for those two processor here's the review i can get..
im not quite sure who's better but u can check it here...

http://compare-processors.com/core-i3-2350...-a6-3420m/2386/

Usually Intel processors are better in terms of CPU performance, but their intergrated GPUs lose out to AMD llano's, which are basically on par with mainstream GPUs

Thanks for answering bro..
i didnt know alot about GPU and CPU...

hello...
i need some suggestion on choosing laptop.

1. Brand- all except Acer
2. Budget-About 4k (can push up to 5k)
3. Usage- heavily user of 3d rendering software , such as Maya and adobe after effect
4. Preferred laptop/screen size- above 14" ,the color of the screen need to be accurate , prefer light weight because i need to bring it to UK for study.

Thanks all!!

Thanks!!

Hi, would need some help! planning to buy laptop at PC fair this weekend.

1. Preferred brand : any Brand
2. Budget : <Rm2500
3. Usage : Gaming, preferred d3
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 14 inch or more

Thanks!

Y480, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650(GDDR5)@RM2499[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, FreeDOS

Hi there, I have a girl friend(currently studying graphic design) who would like to ask for some recommendations.
1. Preferred Brand: Acer/Asus, or any of which you all think is suitable.
2. Budget: <RM3000
3. Usage: Mainly for graphic design and of course, course work.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14"

Thank you.

Can try these:

Acer
[Ultrabook] M5-481TG-53316G12, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M LE (28nm Kepler) + 128GB SSD@RM2899[1.85kg], 6GB, W7HP

Dell
Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2799[2.38kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm); backlit keyboard optional

Lenovo
Y480, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650(GDDR5)@RM2499[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, FreeDOS

Asus' 14" laptop is abit pricy and weak specs compared to others.

Can consider these:
15"
Dell
Latitude E5530, i5-3320M + Intel HD4000@RM3490, 4GB, 320GB(5400rpm), W7P (32-bit), 3 years Pro support; [CPU options: i5-3320M-i7-3520M], FullHD screen upgradable
Latitude E6530, i5-3360M + Intel HD4000@RM4550, 4GB, 320GB(7200rpm), W7P (32-bit), 3 years on-site warranty; [CPU options: i5-3360M-i7-3720QM][GPU option: Nvidia NVS5200M], HD+ & FullHD screen upgradable
XPS 15z, i7-2640M + Nvidia GT525M (2GB) + (1920x1080)@RM4099[2.51kg], backlit keyboard
XPS 15z, i7-2640M + Nvidia GT525M (2GB) + (1920x1080) + 256GB SSD@RM4999[2.51kg], backlit keyboard

Use the remaining money to go for 3 years warranty = international warranty

Budget: <RM3000
Brand: Asus / Lenovo / any other with at least 2 years warranty
Usage: Mostly office work but I am a gamer by nature. So yeah..good for games. Also photo editing.
Size: 15" +++

I am currently using Asus U41JF which is a very good laptop...almost 2 years in my possession. Been performing flawlessly.

ANd now looking for an upgrade especially the screen size & quality. Larger HDD >>> SSD.


Thanks for any advice!

This post has been edited by faidz85: Jul 11 2012, 03:49 PM

If you're okay with 14" go for this:

Lenovo Y480, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650(GDDR5)@RM2499[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, FreeDOS

For 15", can try these:

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

Lenovo
Ideapad Y580, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + Bluray@RM3399[JBL], 8GB, 1TB HDD(7200rpm), W7HP

i think this should be nice for you...
EliteBook 8460w, i7-2630QM + AMD FirePro M3900@RM4999, W7P, anti-glare, 3 years

if not you can consider alienware from Dell brand


if u +more budged for this laptop i think this should do it...
A43Sm-VX037v, i7-2670QM + Nvidia GT630M (2GB)@RM2699[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm)

if not this one is ok...
A43Sm-VX002v, i5-2450M + Nvidia GT630M (2GB)@RM2299[2.4kg]v, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm)

i think this one nice for her...
A45Vm-VX029v, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT630M (2GB)@RM2899[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm)

i think this maybe suit u well...
N56Vz-S3088V, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2699[Bang&Olufsen], 4GB, 750GB, W7HP, subwoofer and backpack

Dell...
Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + AMD HD7730M@RM2799, 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm); backlit keyboard optional
Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + AMD HD7730M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + 32GB SSD + 1TB HDD(5400rpm)@RM3199, 8GB,backlit keyboard optional

This post has been edited by finalmakers: Jul 11 2012, 06:57 PM

1. Preferred Brand
None at this moment

2. Budget
2-3k...

3. Usage
work stuff

4. Preferred laptop/screen size
13.3-14"

well these few days i have been searching hi and low for the "One"

I am incline towards ultrabook, because it is touted to be near my current lappie, or nappie to be precise
my current is EEEPC 901 with 60GB SSD (30x2) and a 12 Cell battery and weighed 1.3kg with the batt
Technically this is enough but the issue is the netbook is my own, and I am thinking of milking the company i work for >10 years, for a new one

my current one could stand up to 8hrs of light workload and is SSD (I prefer this because I am quite rough with my stuff)
and the whole unit is light

So the ultrabook seems to fit me my need
my eyes have just and Hour ago set on Toshiba Portege Z830, cause The lightness and the long batt life fits me perfectly. The less than stellar SSD is not a problem, ans I have grown use to my sloowowowow eeePC one.

The these following issue comes up
- Pricey, 3.5k average (could be less of a problem, company money)
- US microcenter have ~2.6k for the i3 version but this is without Turboboost(not that buying from US is viable)
- Asian version dont have backlit keyboard, not important but felt shortchanged since the price here is not cheaper in anyway
- SSD less than stellar, at the end of the day, a top of the line premium product with crappy drive? where the logic in that?!!


Oh by the way
from all the net picture, I prefer the looks of Z830, with the thin display/overall and squarish profile. Not that into the Dell rounded corners ones, which look less profesional. But still...eh
the newer Z930 is no better, treating malaysian customer as 2nd class buyer

any suggestion?

For this one problem i think T.J should answer it...
im not really capable when it come to ultrabook...

I am actually good with Dell design of the Latitude E6400 period
Is seems simple and professional enough for me.
the latest series seems like young 'uns design with the silver accentuation totally wrong for my taste

ultrabooks that i know of
- Asus UX31 - seems popular, also seems like alot of ppl is selling them off, plus the net review of the touch pad is horrendous couple with actually tested asus n45s touch pad, seems both is inferior to my eeepc one
- Lenovo U310?? - not really research on this
- Acer S3/S5 - actually started with this before the toshiba, but the batt life is a let down, along with 32+500 hdd hybrid combo
- HP envy - not researched closely
- HP folio - long batt life, but design bordering on no-compact ultrabook
- Samsung series - Too pricey for the SSD one, lower one lack them
- Dell - recent design does not gell with me
- Fujitsu 722?772? - Nice looking but for sure price high

let just see the Sifu here answer your question..
i cant answer it nicely because im weak in ultrabook...

Thanks for you guys fast responds.

no problem...

I would like to get some recommend from here,
Budget around 2K
14" screen size
any reliable brand is ok
A college engineering student who didnt play very high graphic game
*ASUS A43SD already in list, I hope for another recommend, Thanks!

Hello...
here's the list for ur budged...

Acer
V3-471G-53212G50k/g/s, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1999[2.3kg], 2GB, 500GB

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1999[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm)
Inspiron 14z, i3-2350M + Intel HD3000@RM1899[1.92kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm)
Vostro 1450, i5-2450M + Intel HD3000@RM1949, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB

Lenovo
G480, i5-3210M + Nvidia G610M@RM1999, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP *no USB3.0

Toshiba
Satellite L745-1138X, i3-2330M + Nvidia GT525M@RM1999

so you can choose and determine which laptop is the best for ur budged and spec...

Thanks you for the suggestions!

First thing's first, where will you be buying your laptop?
From Malaysia right?
There are only a handful of ultrabooks to choose from at the moment, so choosing one won't be hard~

Can consider these (assuming you only want SSD versions only):
13"
HP [Ultrabook] Pavilion dm3-1001TU (Folio 13), i5-2467M + Intel HD3000 + 128GB SSD@RM2999[1.49kg], W7HP

14"
Toshiba [Ultrabook] Satellite U840-1003U, i5-2467M + Intel HD3000M + 128GB SSD@RM3199[1.7kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, color: silver

thanks bro for clearing things up...

Intel HD3000 is not really capable of gaming now that Intel HD4000 is available... and the GT525M is considered as outdated too..

Apart from the ones with GT630m, can consider this one as well:
HP Pavilion G4-2026TX/2027TX, i3-2350M + AMD HD7670M@RM1999, 4GB, 640GB(5400rpm), W7HP; colors: black/red

ops...didnt see he wan to gaming too much...
sry bro...

thanks bro for helping me..

This post has been edited by finalmakers: Jul 11 2012, 11:04 PM

Hi, I'm currently looking for 3rd gen i7-processor laptop. Any reccomendations?

1. Preferred Brand ---> Toshiba (or Qosmio), Asus

2. Budget ---> 4k - 5k

3. Usage ---> Gaming, some simulation software, movies, music

4. Preferred laptop/screen size ---> 15.6 inch

Thank you

G55VW-S1095V, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080)@3999, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W7HP
G55VW-IX044V [3D], i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M + Bluray@RM4999, 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W7HP
Satellite P850-1000X, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT630M@RM3399[2.6kg][harman/kardon], 4GB, 750GB, W7HP

i think only these fits your requirement at the moment

1. Preferred Brand - Any
2. Budget - 3K +/-
3. Usage - Gaming & Movies
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 15'

Ideapad Y580, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + Bluray@RM3399[JBL], 8GB, 1TB HDD(7200rpm), W7HP
N56Vz-S3088V, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2699[Bang&Olufsen], 4GB, 750GB, W7HP, subwoofer and backpack
Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + AMD HD7730M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + 32GB SSD + 1TB HDD(5400rpm)@RM3199, 8GB,backlit keyboard optional

If the brand is ASUS for budget 2K, you recommend the A43SD only?