Hi all, hope some sifu can recommend some good laptop.
1. Preferred Brand: None
2. Budget: Below 2.5k
3. Usage: Some gaming (no need high quality, low quality also can), Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14"-15''

I saw some sifu recommend this:
A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8

But that day my eye cross over this one (price in this link incorrect)
http://www.thundermatch.com.my/hp-pavilion-g4-2111tx
HP-Pavilion-G4-2111TX, i7-3612QM + AMD HD7670M @RM2299[3.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, W7 Home Premium.

Any suggestion on this?

Thanks.

The i7 in the G4 overpower the i5 in A45VS, but your usage don't really need i7 quad core
the GT645M in A45VS overpower the HD7670M in G4, and you need every ounce of GPU power you can get
So between these, the A45VS is a better choice, since you are spending money on component that make a difference.

But the best for you is this
Lenovo
Y480, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M (GDDR5) @RM2599 [JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, freeDOS

Prices listed here are RSP, negotiable. You should be getting better deal than list price

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jan 4 2013, 04:51 PM

Lenovo spec look nice but price is without W7/W8 so meaning need to top up for OS

anyway tq very much sir for the input

Thanks for the suggestion. Appreciate it.
RM2599 over my budget a bit, but I will consider it.

Negotiate, negotiate Can get it for RM2.4+k easily. Problem is actually to locate stock for Y480

Thanks for the replies! Only 3 models for that specs at that price? That's so limited options...

Oh yeah I was also looking at Dell Inspiron 15R. Specs and pricing are quite good. Only thing that's holding me back is the GPU. How's the gaming quality on that laptop? Also, I'm wondering if that ASUS model has customization options? I can't seem to find any info about that.

Hey guys, i need a good & reliable laptop to last me min 3 years

1. Preferred Brand - as long as service is ok
2. Budget - 2.5k to 3k; can stretch to rm3k plus if needed
3. Usage - for work purpose most of the times, surf net
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 14 or 13.3, lightweight, best if have Dvd drive as well. Or else how much does an external costs?

Tq tq

Thanks for the recommendation! I'll probably bring her to the mall and test those out first, too see if she likes it yea the 3 yeas warranty seems great! I'll definitely consider that.

what kind of complains exactly? ><

Yea basically anything other than black! Haha the red seems alright

Thanks A LOT for the input guys!

Yup, brands like to stick glossy screen in cheap consumer line laptops

Asus Malaysia don't offer customisation options. Take it or leave it You can do after market upgrade youself for RAM, HDD to SSD without voiding warranty

The GT650M is ~ 20-40% faster than the HD7730M, depends on game titles / setting

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Added on January 4, 2013, 5:35 pmWhat TJ mean was "relatives" tend to grumble if the laptops we recommend become faulty
So always safer (for our own backside) to recommend brands that can offer 3 years next business day on site warranty service
And the XPS 13 we have in mind, your aunt will not be able to get 3 years warranty within her budget (~ RM3.7k, with standard 1 year warranty ~ RM3.3k), but it is a very good laptop

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Added on January 4, 2013, 5:49 pmGood warranty service, Dell or Lenovo.

Dell
Inspiron 14z, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1799[1.87kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, *no VGA port, OD
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

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

Make sure you upgrade warranty to 3 years on site.
External USB 2.0 DVDRW is ~ RM120.


This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jan 4 2013, 05:49 PM

Wow, never knew that Gigabyte even made laptops. It's okay, thanks anyway
Thanks for the tips! Guess the processor isn't a problem anymore =) the only thing I'm worried about now is that graphics card that comes with it. Apparently a lot of people are having trouble trying to force programs to run using the dedicated graphics card instead of the integrated one. Ever heard of these issues before?

Guys, just wanna ask your personal preference(I am quite the type of guy that is indecisive)
Illegear RS-17
Alienware M17X R4

Which one would you guys pick?

AMD Enduro is not as mature as Nvidia Optimus, but it has gotten a lot better with new driver released.
Even if the driver does not auto-switch to the AMD GPU, you could actually force it by going into the driver interface and select the program that you run and default it to use AMD GPU.

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Added on January 4, 2013, 6:23 pmerrr ... I thought mommy said no to Illegear?

For me personally, I would go for RX-17 (which is about the same price as M17x R4) since I care more about brute power than bling bling Also Illegear is running promotion now ....

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jan 4 2013, 06:23 PM

that asus is okay, but that hp not really need as you need some gaming, i5 is more than enough
seems you need light gaming, can look for below laptop
top up and get
Lenovo
Y480(5934-7549), i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M (GDDR5) @RM2599 [JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, freeDOS
Y480(5934-1372), i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650(GDDR5)@RM2699[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, W7HB

15.6" then
Dell Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + AMD HD7730M@RM2199, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm); backlit keyboard optional, W7HP/W8

Dell Inspiron 14z, i7-3517U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2749[1.87kg], 8GB, W8 *no VGA port, OD

Hi everyone,
I'm struggling on choosing which laptop to buy, so hope everyone can give me some suggestion

1. Preferred Brand: None
2. Budget: 3 to 4k
3. Usage: Multimedia, using heavy software like autodesk maya, 3ds max and z brush, adobe also, and must be able to play some graphic game in middle setting.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 15.6''


Specs Preferred:
15.6' FHD display (matte surface preferred)
3rd Gen Intel Core I7
8GB DDR3 Ram
750GB to 1TB HDD (with a little SSD will also come in handy)
Nvidia Graphic Card 2GB (either GT650M or GTX660M is fine)(GDDR3 or 5 is fine, but prefer 5 la)
and not to mention, as lighweight as possible.

After i did some research, i found out that these 3 machine more or less suits my preference,
Asus N56vz (Highest Spec Available in MY)
-4GB ram, need to add 4 more myself but sound is good, and the design is the best among my 3 choices (I think la... and the screen is gloss or matte?)

Lenovo Ideapad Y580 (Highest Spec Available in MY)
-Heaviest and not so attracting design (no offence) but cheapest among the 3, is the cooling good?

Msi GE60 OND (Highest Spec Available in MY)
-most ideal among the 3, with all specs i preferred, and lightest too... but not too like the design, and how is msi's after sale services and warranty?

so which one would you guys prefer or any other laptop suggestion? ( maybe i missed out some godlike machine with price of Y580, Design of N56vz, and Spec of GE60?)

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Cuz battery power is part of my problem.. I can't go for RX17. So it's only the two of them..

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Added on January 4, 2013, 8:06 pmOh ya.. The PC store managed to call them d... So I could buy them through the PC store...

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Added on January 4, 2013, 8:29 pmjust helping my friend to ask :
1. Preferred Brand: none
2. Budget: under 3k
3. Usage: Gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 15.6"~17.3"

This post has been edited by eugenelimys: Jan 4 2013, 08:29 PM

hi guys.
it has been a long time i use my old laptop and never got replace.
i am looking for nice laptop as below:

1. Preferred Brand: anything will do except Lenovo since its bulky
2. Budget: Range RM2k - RM2.5k
3. Usage: mild gaming, entertainment, watching movies, mild engineering works
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 12" - 14"
5. Others: backlit keyboard, dont want Intel graphic, preferably less hot graphic card

do you copy this from somewhere? o.O

The specs are so outdated

as a malaysian, spending on anything what we think it worth is now a common culture.