Hi everyone.
Currently looking for a replacement for old lappy.

1. Brand: Asus or etc (except Acer and Alienware-types).
2. Price : Between RM2000 to RM2500
3. Usage : For occasional video gaming for latest games (i.e Crysis 2, AC3) at least on medium settings, full resolution. Also for everyday usage.
4. Preferred screen size: 14" will do.

You won't be able to get Alienware-types with your budget
The Y480 would be the best pick for your budget range (need to fork out a little bit more though)
14"
Lenovo Y480(5934-1372), i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650(GDDR5)@RM2699[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, W7HB, 2 years international warranty

Otherwise, can consider this:
14"
Asus A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8

*use the remaining money to upgrade to at least 4GB (at most 8GB- don't waste money lol) and accessories

Don't be dishearten If you really like T420, you just have to be patient.
Look for sellers that specialised in selling 2nd hand Thinkpad. They update new stocks from time to time.
Thinkpad in Malaysia is mainly used by big corp. And guess what, some (not all) MNCs have IT policies which dictate a fixed laptop refreshed cycle (especially when there is a personnel turnover, the new guy will not get the old laptop used by the previous guy, IT normally retired the old laptop and get the new guy a new model).
You should see more and more T420 (and even more T410) coming into 2nd hand market

Haha I onli used laptop b4 during diploma (toshiba) n think can tahan quite long nt like my fren acer
always give him problem. Actually I dun want to spend much on laptop since wont be using much
onli for ms word,read pdf,surf etc2 (if gaming prefer my dekstop)
if budget around 1k-1.5k what can u recommend?

ps: the lower the better haha even music i think wont be using laptop since ihave my own pmp gears

This post has been edited by KariAyam: Nov 28 2012, 10:15 PM

Thanks TJ!

I wouldn't really recommend the current Toshiba lineups i.e. L840, the built quality is not that great anymore...
Anyway, for your budget, you can only go for budget-line notebooks, so try not to expect too much from them in terms of quality and reliability
14"
Asus X401A-091/092/093R, B820 + Intel HD3000@RM1299[1.85kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8; colors: black/white/green; 1 year warranty

Dell
Inspiron 14, B820 + Intel HD@RM999[2.1kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Ubuntu Linux 11.10; W7HB/W8@RM1159
Inspiron 14, B980 + Intel HD@RM1199[2.1kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Ubuntu Linux 11.10; W7HB/W8@RM1359
Inspiron 14, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1299[2.1kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Ubuntu Linux 11.10; W7HB/W8@RM1459

Lenovo G480, B980 + Intel HD@RM1299, 2GB, 500GB, W8

Thanks for the recommendation! I'll see if I can grab a good offer at the PC Fair, if not I guess I have to go to LYP then.

This post has been edited by muhdizrin: Nov 28 2012, 11:46 PM

Sorry for noob question haha, is there a PC Fair around the corner?

Yup, there's one next week in KL Convention Centre; Pikom PC Fair from 7 - 9 December 2012.

Ok ok, thanks for the info haha, I think I will go there this time, just to write an article to tell people why NOT to go there
The best place to go during PC fairs is LYP since it will be less crowded, and yet you still get to get the same bargains

Guys, need your advise. I'm hunting for new ultrabook, to replace my old acer 4736G.

1. Preferred Brand: Samsung Series 9, 5 & Dell XPS 13 ( or Thinkpad? if price within the range).
(any other brand recommendation that suit my budget are utmost welcome
2. Budget: RM3,500 (incl. genuine microsoft office 2010)
3. Usage: business (not for gaming)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 13"-14"
5; Weight: <1.8kg (incl batt)

My profession requires me to travel extensively, and carrying my acer is really torturing my back ...but she has served me well for the past 5 years. Thank you darling


Appreciate your comments, guys!

-sosbilis-

This post has been edited by sosbilis: Nov 29 2012, 01:19 PM

Look forward to the article, TJ

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Added on November 29, 2012, 3:03 pmSamsung Series 9 has great built, but the price is out of your budget:
13"
9 series NP900X3C, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1600x900)@RM4799[1.16kg], W7HP

Samsung Series 5, I strongly suggest you have a hands-on look at the build quality to see if you are ok with it.
13"
NP530U3C, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2699[1.52kg], 4GB, W7HP
14"
NP530U4C, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA + 1TB HDD@RM2999[1.81kg], 6GB, ODD, W7HP

Dell XPS also has good build quality, and good warranty support (NBD on site). Spec within your budget:
13"
XPS13, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3299[1.36kg], 4GB, W8, backlit
Use spare cash to extend warranty to 3 years.

If you still have the office 2010 (or older like 2007) in your old acer, you can save by continue using that license. Otherwise, depend on version (Home & Student has words, excel, powerpoint, Home & Biz add outlook), it will cost you RM200 - 500 extra.

Thinkpad that within your budget:
14"
ThinkPad Edge E430, i5-3210M + Intel HD4000@RM2749[2.2kg], W7P, 4GB, 750GB (5400rpm), anti-glare (heavier than you like)
ThinkPad Edge E420s, i5-2410M + Intel HD3000@RM3299[1.88kg], W7P, 4GB, 320GB (7200rpm), anti-glare (CPU is not latest ivy bridge, but good enough for office suite)
ThinkPad T430U, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM3799, 4GB, W7P, 3 years on-site warranty (slightly over your budget, but the built quality of T series is better than Edge series)

Personally, I would say XPS13 will give you the best user experience right out of the box. Light, and the SSD make boot and apps launch a lot faster. You may not find it on Dell website (don't have the shop button), just give Dell a call.

One more thing, non business class ultrabook may lack VGA port, just in case you need to connect to projector when you travel.

If you are comfortable with Acer, one of the most amazing deal for ultrabook:
13"
Aspire S3-951-2464G25, i5-2467M + Intel HD3000 + 256GB SSD@RM2699 (the SSD alone cost > RM500. Please check build quality personally)

One of the best looking ultrabook:
Asus 13"
UX31A-R4005H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920 x 1080)@RM3499[1.3kg], 4GB, W8 (make sure you are aware of the warranty support issue)

Lenovo (not Thinkpad) 13"
U310, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 32GB SSD + 320GB(5400rpm) HDD@RM2599, 4GB, W7HP, Free HDMI-VGA converter; color: Grey, 2 years international warranty

If you don't insist on ultrabook,
Dell 13"
Vostro 3360, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM2009[1.67kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze
Vostro 3360, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000 + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm) HDD@RM2199[1.67kg], 4GB, W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze
Vostro 3360, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000@RM2249[1.67kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze
(Not sexy, but within your weight limit, and leave you with plenty of spare cash)

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Nov 29 2012, 04:01 PM

Hello fellow LYN-ers.

MY gf need a new lappy. planning to get one for her as a present.

Budget : 2k
Usage: assignments related to word-documents, net surfing, and fb games i guess lol.
Weight: not heavy for a girl

Many Thanks in advance.

Lenovo
13"
U310, i3-3217M + Intel HD4000@RM1699, 4GB, 320GB(5400rpm), W7HB (32-bit); colors: Blue/Pink (the pink one chick really dig )
14"
S400, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2099[1.8kg], 4GB, W7HB; W8@RM2199

Acer
13"
Aspire S3-391-33214G52s, i3-3217M + Intel HD3000 + 20GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM1999, 4GB, W8
14"
V5-471P, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768; touch)@RM1899, 4GB, 500GB, W8 (this one has touch screen)

Asus
14"
K46CM-WX059V, i3-3217U + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, 4-cell battery, W7HP, OD (you can play some game with it when she is not around)

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Nov 29 2012, 03:49 PM

hi guys, can recommend the cheapest ultrabook? mainly used for assignments only

^Lenovo S300.

eh sry. Budget 3k
edited;

Budget : 3k
Usage: assignments related to word-documents, net surfing, and fb games i guess lol.
Weight: not heavy for a girl biggrin.gif

please advise.

Wah, 3k now Ok, on top of what I show you in previous post:

Acer
13"
Aspire S3-951-2464G25, i5-2467M + Intel HD3000 + 256GB SSD@RM2699[1.35kg] (the SSD here is good value)
14"
M5-481TG-53316G12, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M LE (28nm Kepler) + 128GB SSD@RM2899[1.85kg], 6GB, W8

Asus
13"
UX32VD-R3001H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA SSD + 500GB HDD@RM2999[1.45kg], 4GB, W8
14"
VivoBook S400CA=CA006H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB + (1366x768; touch)@RM2499[2kg], 4GB, W8 (touch screen, if your gf like cool factor)

Dell
13"
XPS13, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3299[1.36kg], 4GB, W8, backlit

Lenovo
14"
U410, i5-3317U + Nvidia G610M + 32GBSSD + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2699, 4GB, W7HP, colors: grey/pink

Samsung
13"
NP530U3C, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2699[1.52kg], 4GB, W7HP
14"
NP530U4C, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA + 1TB HDD@RM2999[1.81kg], 6GB, ODD, W7HP

Sony
13"
Vaio SVT13126CV, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3099[1.66kg], 4GB, W8; color: silver; Vaio carrying case
Vaio SVT13125CV, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2799[1.56kg], 4GB, W8, color: silver; Vaio carryin case

Seriously, if your gf like cutey cutey, the Lenovo U series pink colour is a killer Get you lots of browny point, if you know what I mean

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Nov 29 2012, 05:06 PM

HAHA!. i see wat u did there

+1
Lenovo [Ultrabook]S300, Pentium 997 + Intel HD3000 @RM1199[1.8kg], 2GB,500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS; W7HB/W8@RM1399, no ODD, 1 yr warranty

Pretty good size some more, not too big, not too small