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Enquiries/Recommendations Buying new laptop? Need RECOMMENDATIONS?, V16, Kindly FOLLOW the FORMAT TQ~!

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post Jul 24 2012, 11:21 AM

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QUOTE(gm0023 @ Jul 23 2012, 11:11 PM)
Hi sifus, wanna ask for recommendation with following aspects:

1. Preferred Brand : Dell (others are acceptable too)
2. Budget : Rm3500
3. Usage : Little gaming (Good audio and graphics)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : Prefer an ultrabook, 14' screen size is good

Did some researches, found these two which quite suit my taste :

Asus zenbook prime

Dell inspiron 14z

Which one is more worthy? Or any better recommendations? Thanks a lot.
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two basically can consider different class of notebook

on paper dell insprson 14z (specs and price is better) is ok... if you go feel and touch the unit yourself, the asus zenbook prime will win in terms or built, quality, keyboard and design, normal wifi browsing using will give you up to 7 hours battery life... worthless to mention the zenbook prime UX31A is the current only 13 incher with FHD and matte screen reso... the windows font will abit small you need to scale it up(i set 128% larger) ... same as browser (i set default zoom 144%)...

the only problem for UX31A i5 version is only 128GB, you might need top up and the SD card slot is protruded out when you insert it... basically is a mirrored windows MBA...


Added on July 24, 2012, 11:35 am
QUOTE(peachmonkey @ Jul 24 2012, 12:33 AM)
Hi smile.gif

So I've basically narrowed down my options to the two laptops below:

ASUS Zenbook Prime UX31A
DELL XPS 13 Ultrabook

The only difference I can spot is that ASUS is running on 3rd Gen Intel processor while DELL is on 2nd Gen. Anything else I'm missing?
Or is there some other models that I should consider? Also the ASUS has a backlight keyboard right?

Anyplace which has these 2 models in stock? Been around mid-valley and its seems they are out of stock  doh.gif
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asus UX31A is FHD screen, aluminium unibody

asus keyboard is almost 90% of macbook quality.... go feel it, the feeling typing on it is very good... if you plan buy dell xps 13, wait it refreshed with ivy bridge... dont buy sandy bridge UB anymore... the graphic performance is about 40-50% difference between two architecture...

asus UX31A have backlit keyboard with ambient sensor... ellen type multi touch touchpad... 5-7 hours browsing.... only thing is mini hdmi port not included (need buy it for RM50 i think)

too bad 4GB ram is soldiered inside.... if is your conceren can get UX32VD, where is slot in 2x2GB can replace with 2x4GB in future if need

This post has been edited by xproc: Jul 24 2012, 11:35 AM
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post Aug 1 2012, 05:59 PM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Jul 31 2012, 11:29 AM)
Don't think there is one, even Macs laugh.gif
For Android systems, then can consider the Asus Transformer Prime/ Infinity  laugh.gif
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curious the UX32VD whether is IPS or not... RM2999 (1600x900) screen
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post Aug 10 2012, 05:14 PM

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QUOTE(PhungTM @ Aug 10 2012, 04:48 PM)
Can try these 14":

Asus A45Vm-VX113v, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M (2GB)@RM2099[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP
Dell Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2199[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm); backlit keyboard optional
HP Pavilion G4-2006/2007/2008TX, i5-3210M + AMD HD7670M@RM2199[2.19kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), W7HP
Lenovo Y480, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650(GDDR5)@RM2499[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, FreeDOS (Best amongst)

HoN is not very graphics demanding so these should do the trick  smile.gif


Added on August 10, 2012, 4:53 pm

Err, basically:
1. Go to shop with money
2. Order/buy the laptop
3. Go home with laptop happily

If you just want to get the laptop original without any modifications then follow the steps above  smile.gif
They add SSD to increase the efficiency/faster, of course its more expensive.
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Alternative method...

1. check at lyn for the seller with best offer (service, price, location)...
2. go bank press cash, CC got extra charge
3. arrange for COD, make sure unit is seal
4. check laptop, screen, hardware etc
5. pay
6. enjoy
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post Sep 12 2012, 12:26 AM

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QUOTE(CV6149 @ Sep 11 2012, 11:41 PM)
headache choosing my new laptop..please help..

1. Preferred Brand - none

2. Budget - <rm3k

3. Usage - internet,office work,movie

4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 13inch

5. Weight - max 1.6kg

6. proc- 3rd gen i5 is enuff for me..

I want an ultrabook that can upgrade ram and its hdd and also backlit keyboard.

help bro!!

if only samsung series 5 13inch got backlit keyboard....
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got... is UX32VD RM2999, upgradable ram / hdd, backlit, 13" 1600x900 screen, ultrabook with nvidia 620 graphics..

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