ahh, i see...
now i know what is it, haha... any idea where to get it for the best price and services?

i was quite confused when i went to lenovo site, some how the y400 has a 15.6'' WLED FHD, typo i guess?

@nexus2238 thank alot man

btw between this model which 1 is the best in term of performance

Asus 15"
A55VD-SX471/472/473, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT610M@RM1599[2.52kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8; colors: black/red/white

Dell 14"
Inspiron 14, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1399[2.1kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8

14"
G480, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS
G480, i5-3210M + Intel HD4000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm), FreeDOS
Lenovo 15"
Z585, A6-4400M + AMD HD7670M@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS, white, 1 year warranty

This post has been edited by queenc: Dec 30 2012, 09:01 PM

1. Preferred Brand:Any as long it meets the requirement
2. Budget:RM5k Below
3. Usage:Gaming/Working+Studying(animation+game design)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size:15+

Pls also tell me the address of the shops if u guys have it,since i prefer to buy it direct rather then online.

Thank You

Unfortunately RM5k cannot get you a Dell Precision
Perhaps you can consider the Lenovo Y580 or Y500 instead.
15.6"
Lenovo
Ideapad Y500, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080)@RM3799, 4GB, 500GB, W8; GN36 exGPU, 170W AC adapter
Ideapad Y580, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GTX660M + 1920x1080 @RM2999[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB/W8, backlit keyboard, 2 yrs warranty

Since the GT650M is more or less similar in terms of performance to the GTX660m, it might be a wiser pick to choose the Y500 even though most softwares (for work) probably don't support SLI. Its good to have the dual GPUs for gaming hehe
Use the remaining money to extend warranty to 3 years, upgrade RAM to 8GB, and upgrade the HDD to SSD (very important )

Since you have a good budget, you can consider these as well:
15.6"
Asus G55VW-S1216H, i7-3610QM +Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080)@3999[3.78kg], 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8
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

Similarly, upgrade warranty, RAM and HDD

The Inspiron 14 and both Lenovo G480 performs the best in terms of CPU.
Whereas the G480 and possibly the Z585 performs best in terms of GPU.
The Lenovo G480 with GT635M seemed the most balanced among all these notebooks, a good choice if you are on a budget but still want something with some decent graphic power~

Thank You 4 the great info

Wow, this topic grows really fast. I think I will go with the Dell, just worry that people may not be all that familiar with Windows 8. I think the Dell ULtrabook is not a touch screen either. Thanks for your multiple choice recommendation. We are not a fan of HP nor Lenovo. I think Dell's the way to go. Thanks again!

I'll have to pass on that offer because I need something brand new with receipt. And I never buy from forum. This is for business use, hope you understand. thanks.

Nexus.. i m from earlier asking about vivobook.. 11.6 consider ok or it is too small for normal use? Shud i use the money to buy a normal laptop? Bt according to catalog, the i3 come with intel uma intergrated only wor.. nt hd 3000 n 4000...

1. Preferred Brand - any brand except acer( bad material feel) and asus (bad warranty service)
2. Budget - 2.5-3k
3. Usage - light gaming ( some nfs most wanted ) file reading (law student)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 14 if possible fhd screen for the max working space. if possible 15 might be ok if the weight is not too heavy and most of all must be portable not too bulky

This post has been edited by SoulRex: Dec 31 2012, 12:48 AM

there's 1 thing i missed out, for the screen size, 14" it's not 1900x1080 is it? does it really show FHD at it's best?

No 14" in Malaysia come with 1920x1080 (FHD) screen.
Therefore you will not be able to see FHD (1080p) materials (movie, video ...) properly on screen (scale down). What you can do is to connect through HDMI port to an external display or HDTV that can show FHD .

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Added on December 31, 2012, 9:36 amGo and touch the new S7 from Acer, it has a quality feel Not going to refute your comment on dear Asus though

There is no FHD (1920x1080) screen for 14" in Malaysia. The best you can get for 14" is HD+ (1600x900) but those come in models that exceed your budget Cheapest:
Dell
XPS 14, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT630M + 32GB mSATA+ 500GB(5400rpm) HDD + (1600x900)@RM3749[2.1kg], 4GB, backlit, spill resistant keyboard, W8
HP
Envy [Ultrabook] (Spectre) 14-3111TU, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1600x900 Radiance) + 128GB SSD@RM3999[1.8kg], 4GB
Samsung
NP700Z3C, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M + (1600x900)@RM3599[2.07kg], 6GB, 1TB, W7HP

If you go 15" and want FHD, they are kind of heavy (~ 3kg).

Dell
Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + AMD HD7730M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + 32GB SSD + 1TB HDD(5400rpm)@RM3199, 8GB,backlit keyboard optional, W7HP/W8
Vostro 3560, i7-3632QM + AMD HD7670M + 32GB SSD + 750GB(7200rpm) HDD + (1920x1080)@RM3209[2.57kg], 8GB, W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze
Lenovo
Ideapad Y580, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GTX660M + 1920x1080 @RM2999[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB/W8, backlit keyboard, 2 yrs warranty

If you go 14" (only HD screen):
Dell
Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2049[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), W7HP/W8
Inspiron 14z, i5-3317U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2449[1.87kg], 4GB, W8 *no VGA port, OD
Vostro 3460, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M + 32GB mSATA+ 500GB(7200rpm) HDD@RM2559[2.23kg], 4GB, W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze (if you like matte screen)

HP
Envy4-1111TX, i5-3317U + AMD HD7670M + [32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)]@RM2599[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, W8

Samsung
NP530U4C, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA + 1TB HDD@RM2999[1.81kg], 6GB, ODD, W8

Toshiba
Satellite P840-1004X, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT630M@RM2999, 4GB, 750GB, W8
Satellite U840-1008X, i5-3317U + AMD HD7550M + 32GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2799[1.7kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, color: silver
Satellite U940-1001X, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT630M + 32GB mSATA + 640GB HDD@RM2699[1.7kg], 4GB, W8, backlit keyboard

All prices are RSP, negotiable.

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Added on December 31, 2012, 9:42 amI can't judge for you whether the screen size / keyboard is too small for you. I strongly suggest you go out and touch and feel the real thing

If you find the screen / keyboard too small for your liking, then come back and ask the sifus again

http://ark.intel.com/products/series/65795
i3 Ivy bridge ULV always come with HD 4000. Intel is not going to cook some special chips
The UMA is related to the B9/8xx Pentium CPU, and the catalog just printed it that way.
The easiest way to verify is to check the display unit, and look at the device manager. Go out and poke poke touch touch the real thing already

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Added on December 31, 2012, 9:52 amhttp://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2491914
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2619081
Lots of owners' comment in those threads.

Y400 is only 14" lah

You can check out LYN garage sales forum, there are some reputable reseller there.
Or you can check with the owners in those threads above and compare deals with them.
Or you could PM "devour" sifu in LYN (disclaimer: we are not related as far as I know )
Remember to negotiate. Beware of grey import unit and its caveat.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Dec 31 2012, 10:17 AM

sir, dell online store can negotiate? just asking for curiosity because this is my first time buying online.

Don't sir lah
Yes, not only you can, you should Online chat. Budget line (<RM2k) the profit margin is low, you should not expect too much (~ 5-10%).
High end (>RM6k) ...
Chat with multiple agents if you want.

Thank you sir

TJ, I am going back to office right after new year
Wish all the sifus Happy New Year

Thanks all who have me suggestion in laptop purchase! Purchased a hp sleekbook for my gf.Thanks all!

Oh... that's sad
Office can online right?

Happy New Year 2013 to you and all the other sifus too

Have to set good example to others in the office

Sir, so all those discount can be stacked?

Christmas New Year present. Did you get lucky as well?
Sleekbook, the i3 spec? I remember you mentioned your gf was using c2d or something. You did not "con" her and get her the Pentium spec, did you?
Happy New Year