Guys, any help on Asus Zenbook Series? I damn confused with all those UX terminology and which one is newer / older / better / etc. Basically my main requirement is need the 19x18 IPS display.

The UX31 series has SSD vs UX32 series which has (lousy) 500gb/24gb combo drive, but the UX32 series has GT620M ... something like that? UX31 is quite significantly more expensive than UX32 leh, is it only because of the SSD?

Aiyo, don't sir lah
What do you mean "all those discount"? Are you using any special Dell coupon?

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Added on December 31, 2012, 3:30 pmUX32VD-R3001H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA SSD + 500GB HDD@RM2999[1.45kg], 4GB, W8
UX31A-R4005H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920 x 1080)@RM3499[1.3kg], 4GB, W8
UX31A-R4003H, i7-3517U + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD + (1920 x 1080)@RM4599[1.3kg], 4GB, W8

Not so confusing lah Only 3 specs currently in Malaysia.
FHD only available in UX31A.
Stock full SSD only available in UX31A (but you can upgrade UX32VD with SSD yourself, just make sure the SSD is skinny enough to squeeze in )
Yes, UX32VD has GT620M, which btw, is considered quite low end. Don't expect miracle in playing games

128G SSD is only ~ RM250++.
The premium command by UX31A, I think, is more due to the FHD screen, and the even skinnier body (if you compare them side by side, UX32VD is thicker and come with more ports)

Check out the real thing and make sure your eyes can get used to 1920x1080 resolution in 13"

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Dec 31 2012, 03:37 PM

Is the lenovo y400 and y500 good machine? i want few unit as i just start design office

Hi,Guys!
I want to buy a laptop for my uni!

1.Below Rm 2500,mainly for research and assignment..Seldom play games!
2.With DVD-Rom and clear webcam

Below are some recommend from the SALESMAN in IT STORE!

1.ASUS S400CA-CA006H
2.ASUS S56Cm-XX140H
3.ASUS K46CM-WX090H

Which one is better? or you guys have others suggestion?
*kindly give me some suggestion and appreciate it so much!

Unless if you are also bringing in good FullHD external monitors, I think its better to go for notebooks with better screens.
If you are planning to just use the notebooks itself, then the Y500 would be the better choice because of the larger workspace provided by the FullHD screen. But you might need to look into color recalibration tools just to make sure that the screens are alright

The Y580 can also be considered as well since they are cheaper... and since designing softwares probably don't support SLI of the Y500

Pretty much those from Asus if you want an ultrabook (slim and light) with an optical drive
Otherwise you are going to have to take a look at standard (slightly heavier) notebooks already

We do alot of autodesk drawing, not those graphic design... is that macbook better?

Hi,Tj!Thanks for ur reply!
Hmm,I am considering on these modules

1.ASUS S400CA-CA006H
2.ASUS S56Cm-XX140H
3.ASUS K46CM-WX090H

Which one is better?..hmm..In your opinion.

Haha it's confusing for me

Anyway I google it seems that UX32VD also comes with i7 and FHD specs (example) but just that this version not available/launched in Malaysia?

Nope, not (officially) in Malaysia.

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Added on December 31, 2012, 5:11 pmYou will need the MacBook Pro 15" (with GT650M, in order to give good 3D rendering performance) which start at RM5.9k+++

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Added on December 31, 2012, 5:15 pmMoronic question Is good warranty support an important consideration in your buying decision? (Uni, research, assignment ... )
If yes, maybe want to look at some other brands rather than Asus

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Dec 31 2012, 11:48 PM

christmas birthday present actually.
bought i3-3317u version actually, very light and look nice also. boot up w8 in 10~ sec lol. a lot more enough for her already.

You mean i5-3317U?
Grats on your purchase yo

Hi,Nexus!
I prefer good warrantly support!


Preferred Brand = any(except Acer and Apple)
2. Budget = around Rm2500
3. Usage = School,Assignment..Chatting!Not heavy gaming!
4. Preferred laptop/screen size = any


Any suggestion?

Go for Dell then. Been a dell user for 3 to 4 years in the past. Make sure you get the right warranty package. They might even go to your house to fix your laptop for you

I had lost count with the model offered by Dell, let the sifu here recommend you

Lol, my typo, it's a i3-3217u. Anyone has experience with inspiron 14r se? How did it feel cosmetically? Myself eyeing for it.

THe Inspiron 14R SE is one of the most bang-for-buck notebook within the price range of RM2.1k
Personally I think its hideous haha
But you do get a lot from such a budget machine

Never heard a girl says Inspiron is "good looking" (except those XPS ...)

Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2049[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), W7HP/W8
A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8
Z480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M@RM2299, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm) W7HB, colors: grey/red/blue

I think these 3 are about on par in term of performance.
If taking aesthetic into consideration (and in general principle avoid Asus myself (come on Asus, just change SC already ), then Lenovo Z series is another model you can consider if you find Dell ugly

Btw, TJ, I am changing company, so have to return the T430. The new company that I am joining is Dell "kaki", so most likely I will end up with a Latitude
Thinking whether to ask for the 14" with HD+, or 15" with FHD I need the numpad in 15", but in office most probably I will get the e-port ... I remember the FHD in E6530 has better viewing angle than the HD+ screen in E6430, but again the e-port ....

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Added on December 31, 2012, 11:07 pmjimmykvt sifu is right, Dell is king in Malaysia in term of good warranty support. Then you have Lenovo, then HP ...
I think girl prefer something light?

Dell
Inspiron 14z, i3-3217U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2099[1.87kg], 4GB, W7HB/W8, *no VGA port, OD
Inspiron 14z, i5-3317U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2449[1.87kg], 4GB, W8 *no VGA port, OD

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

Lenovo
S400, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2099[1.8kg], 4GB, W7HB; W8@RM2199

Price is RSP, negotiable. If you go for Dell / Lenovo, upgrade warranty to 3 year on site. HP, you can extend warranty as well, but still need to send to SC.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Dec 31 2012, 11:21 PM

any opinion on lenovo u310. the wifi problem already solved or not? love the design..huhu

http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/IdeaPad-Y-U-V-...p/823985#M60920
I suggest you read this starting from post no. 259

If you are lazy, I will cut the long story short.
There seems to be multiple causes for the wireless problem in U series. Hardware and drivers.
According to Lenovo (as per the forum), all U series manufactured after 23July2012 should not have hardware issue since the fix was implemented in factory from that date onwards. The problem is how could you be sure the unit that you buy is manufactured after this date? Resellers / Lenovo Malaysia may have some really old (crappy) stocks lying around
On the driver side, apparently Lenovo W8 driver is crap (not only the wireless, but also the power management). If you read the forum, you will find the solution.

Good luck in your adventure

Eyeing for lenovo z480 too, that's y I ask about the look.lenovo looks very nice.
@nexus, my gf said alienware is sexy though, lucky she's no gamer.

This post has been edited by wanttobuylaptop: Dec 31 2012, 11:48 PM