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

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.

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

Have to set good example to others in the office

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

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

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

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

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

Your gf has good taste

Official channel? Don't think so.
Want to overclock? GT650M DDR5 is easier lah (to get to GTX660M level I mean ... )
Unlike US, where most brands is customisable, Malaysia most brands have fixed specs (and also a lot less models), so the chances to find amazing cheap gem is a lot less ....

Acer
V5-471PG, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + (1366x768; touch)@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB, W8
Aspire V3-471G-53212G75d, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[2.3kg], 2GB, 750GB W8

Asus
A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8
K46CM-WX090H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD

Sony
Vaio SVE14126CV, i5-3210M + AMD HD7550M@RM2299[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8; colors: black/pink/white;Vaio backpack

In terms of raw power, Asus is your best bet.

Asus
A55VJ-SX093H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT635M@RM2499[2.52kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; color: black
S56CM-XX090H i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB@RM2199[2.3kg], 2GB, W8; color: black

Toshiba
Satellite L850-1007X/XW, i5-3210M + AMD HD7670M@RM2299[2.41kg], 4GB, 640GB, W7HP, 3 years warranty

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Added on January 2, 2013, 9:38 am
Acer 14"
Aspire V3-471G-53212G75d, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[2.3kg], 2GB, 750GB W8
15"
V3-571G-53212G50, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1999, 2GB, 500GB

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

Lenovo 14" (the catalog in your link is very old I think )
G480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB (5400rpm), W8, 2 yrs warranty
Z480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M@RM2299, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm) W7HB, colors: grey/red/blue
15"
Ideapad G580, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1699, 2GB, 500GB, freeDOS, 1 yr warranty
Ideapad Z580, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M@RM2299, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), W7HB, white

Yes, if you go for Lenovo, extend warranty to 3 years on site.

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Added on January 2, 2013, 9:46 amI remember you want FHD, and portable, and light.
Well, Y400 is none of the above

But it is a very capable entry level gaming laptop.

Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jan 2 2013, 09:49 AM

Aspire V3-471G-53212G75d, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[2.3kg], 2GB, 750GB W8
Vaio SVE15128CV, i5-3210M + AMD HD7650M@RM2599[2.7kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), W8; colors: silver/white; Vaio backpack
(The price you get for Sony seems to be based of RM2299? I listed down the cheapest SVE1512 model in Sony Malaysia website. Maybe Courts is carrying some special specs)

Both should be good enough for your sis usage.
Price is pretty good deal
Acer and Sony has OK warranty support in Malaysia.
The Sony is more heavy. Since both only has HD screen, you have the same screen real estate.
If you want good battery performance, you may want to look at models with Intel ULV CPU (i3/5/7-3xxxU).

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Added on January 2, 2013, 1:32 pm~ 2.5kg ++
Also, iinm, Nvidia Optimus is not working properly (?), so battery performance suffer.
Check with owners here to confirm:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2619081

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jan 2 2013, 01:32 PM

You do know Intel HD 4000 can handle dota 2 and HoN right?
But I supposed you could get something a little bit more powerful with RM2k

Acer
Aspire V3-471G-53212G75d, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[2.3kg], 2GB, 750GB W8

Asus
A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8
K46CM-WX090H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD
K46CM-WX059V, i3-3217U + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, 4-cell battery, W7HP, OD

Dell
Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2049[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), W7HP/W8
Inspiron 14z, i3-3217U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2099[1.87kg], 4GB, W7HB/W8, *no VGA port, OD

HP
Pavilion G4-2205/2206/2207TX, i5-3210M + AMD HD7670M@RM2099[2.19kg], 2GB ,500GB(5400rpm), W8, colors: white/red/black
Pavilion G4-2107AX, A10-4600M + AMD HD7670M@RM1899, 2GB, 500GB

Lenovo
G480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS
G480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB (5400rpm), W8, 2 yrs warranty

Y480 is about the same weight.

GT650M with lighter weight?
Check out this 11" beauty from illegear, http://www.illegear.com/
R-11, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2999, 8GB, 500(5400rpm), FreeDOS [CPU options: i5-3210M-i7-3610QM]

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jan 2 2013, 05:41 PM

Yup, most come with external ODD
iinm, this one:
Dell
Latitude E6230, i5-3360M + Intel HD4000@RM4550, 4GB, 320GB(7200rpm), W7P(32-bit)/W8 Pro (64-bit), 3-cell; [CPU options: i3-3360M-i7-3520M
Can customise it to SSD, and can come with e-modular bay ODD. And you can buy a 9-cell (90Wh) battery slice (it dock into the docking port at the bottom of the laptop, in total could give you 8-9 hours (without the battery slice, if you opt for the 6 cell battery which protrude out of the back of the laptop, can still last 5 hours)

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jan 2 2013, 06:39 PM

What TJ said was, yes, the 3210M consume more power than 3317U, but in return also give you more processing power.
At this budget, the GPU is the bottleneck of gaming performance. The GT645M is better than the GT635M, but GT635M can play MOBA (I supposed you mean like DOTA 2, League of Legend). FPS, it depends on game titles and the resolution / details level.
So overall, you have to decide whether the "light, thin" is more important, or the gaming performance is more important to you

http://store.illegear.com/illegear-noteboo...gear-rs-17.html
Check this out, within your budget (cheaper than MSI or Alienware of the same spec)

If you are concern about warranty in Malaysia, get Alienware or Illegear. Both has good warranty support and can extend warranty to 3 years.

In Malaysia, only Alienware and Illegear are customisable.
For MSI & Asus, the specs by MSI and Asus Malaysia are fixed. But if you want customisable for these brands, get it from Illegear website (but the warranty support will go through Illegear).

And if you only want to buy in July2013, better do another round of survey then. New models / promotion could be launched.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jan 3 2013, 03:29 PM

Yes, K46CM satisfy your requirement.

Others you may consider:

Acer
Aspire V3-471G-53212G75d, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[2.3kg], 2GB, 750GB W8

Asus
A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8

Dell
Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2049[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), W7HP/W8
Inspiron 14z, i3-3217U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2099[1.87kg], 4GB, W7HB/W8, *no VGA port, OD

Lenovo
G480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB (5400rpm), W8, 2 yrs warranty