Mobility and heat doesn't really come together
This one perhaps?
13"
Sony Vaio SVS13A15GGB, i7-3520M + Nvidia GT640M LE + (1600x900)@RM4799[1.67kg], 8GB, 750GB(5400rpm), W7P

Or if you prefer ultrabooks:
14"
Acer
[Ultrabook] M5-481TG-53316G12, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M LE (28nm Kepler) + 128GB SSD@RM2899[1.85kg], 6GB, W8
[Ultrabook] M5-481PTG-53316G52, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M + 20GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2999, 10-point touch, W8

Asus [Ultrabook]S46CM-WX023V, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2399[2kg], 4GB, W7HP

Dell
[Ultrabook]XPS 14, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT630M + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm) HDD + (1600x900)@RM3799[2.1kg], 4GB, 8-cell, backlit, spill resistant keyboard
[Ultrabook]XPS 14, i7-3517U + Nvidia GT630M + 128GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm) HDD + (1600x900)@RM4299[2.1kg], 8GB, 8-cell, backlit, spill resistant keyboard
[Ultrabook]XPS 14, i7-3517U + Nvidia GT630M + 512GB SSD + (1600x900)@RM5599[2.1kg], 8GB, 8-cell, backlit, spill resistant keyboard

HP [Ultrabook] Envy4-1043TX/1053TX, i5-3317U + AMD HD7670M + [32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)]@RM2599[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, W7HP

Toshiba [Ultrabook] Satellite U840-1008X, i5-3317U + AMD HD7550M + 32GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2799[1.7kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, color: silver

How is it compared to the new Dell XPS 12?

1. Preferred Brand: None (as long as is reliable and the after sales service is good)
2. Budget: RM2K max.
3. Usage: Student Use, media playback.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: None

Please recommend me, thanks!

It depends on what you want to use it for I guess.
If a stylus is not exactly very important to you, then there's no real point in getting the Vaio?
Here are the respective reviews:
Vaio- http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/s...aio-duo-11.aspx

XPS- http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Dell-X...le.83325.0.html

I would go for the XPS because of its better touchpad and keyboard- thus better user-friendliness

14"
14"
Acer V3-471G-53214G75, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM2099[2.3kg], 2GB, 750GB W7HP, 3 years warranty
Asus A45Vm-VX113v, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M (2GB)@RM2099[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP
Dell Inspiron 14R, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm)
Dell Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2049[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm)
HP Pavilion G4-1302ax, AMD A8-3520M + AMD HD7450M@RM1899, 4GB, 640GB(5400rpm), W7HP
Lenovo Z480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1999, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP, colors: grey/red/blue
Lenovo G480, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS
Lenovo G480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS
Toshiba Satellite L840-1024X, i3-2370M + AMD HD7670M@RM1849[2.12kg], 2GB, 640GB, W7HP

*prices in RRP, can still bargain

will use for office works bcoz gaming will need proper graphics.. but u r right... user-friendliness will be the key point, making work easier and smoother. TQ

This post has been edited by mdnurman: Nov 1 2012, 02:07 PM

1. Preferred Brand: ANy
2. Budget: RM3K +-.
3. Usage: Gaming but minor, heavy programming and image editing & media
4. Preferred laptop/screen size:
- 14 inch or less (HD is ok, but if got FULL HD/HD+ better)
- light
- ultrabook
- prefer discrete graphic card, full SSD but mSata is ok
- Currently eye on : Acer M5, Dell Inspiron 14z
Wonder anymore ultrabook that i miss which fit my requirement + at least HD+/FHD. Asus Zenbook kinda out of my budget.

None. Even Acer M5 and Inspiron 14z do not offer HD+ resolution.
There are only a handful of HD+/FullHD ultrabooks (and all are not cheap). Do refer here for more details, look for notebooks with the purple "ultrabook" tag: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2026498

Can consider this one too if ultrabook is not a must:
14"
Sony Vaio SVE14A15FGB, i5-2450M + AMD HD7670M + (1600x900)@RM3099[2.3kg], 4GB, 640GB(5400rpm), W7HP

ok, thankss...guess with my budget i shall sacrifice HD+/FHD. Is acer M5 ok? Cant really find any local review, oversea review seems not bad.

Based on what I've read, the weird placing of the power button as well as other ports, and also the high heat when on load (pretty much unavoidable for ultrabooks with dGPU) are the main turnoffs for buyers

Hi guys, appreciate if you can help to recommend any laptop base on following preference:

1. Preferred Brand: Asus, Dell,Sony
2. Budget: RM2.5k - 3.5k
3. Usage: Casual gaming (Dota2), Good graphic for Photo Editing, movies, Surfing
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 15"
5. as slim, light as possible, low heat issue.

Thank you !

Considering a laptop, but wondering if I should wait for christmas sale / CNY sale next year. By then the market for windows 8 touchscreen lappies would have matured as well ^ ^

Hi again! I've posted this before actually. Just wanna know which laptop would you recommend me if i were to go for Sony brand?

Thanks in advance!

This post has been edited by FaNzTeh: Nov 1 2012, 06:22 PM

15.6"
Asus
N56Vz-S3088V, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2699[Bang&Olufsen], 4GB, 750GB, W7HP, subwoofer and backpack
N56VZ-S4079V, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920 x 1080) + BluRay@RM3599[Bang&Olufsen], 4GB, 1TB, W7HP, subwoofer and backpack

Dell Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + AMD HD7730M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + 32GB SSD + 1TB HDD(5400rpm)@RM3199, 8GB,backlit keyboard optional

Can't really comment... the latest prices for W8-powered Sony models were not shown in their website yet

oh i see. cause i saw this model on display today Sony SVE15116EGW i5-2450M + AMD HD7550M[2.7kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB *15.5". wonder whether it's decent enough to fit my requirements. But i think the model has probably been in the market for quite some time.

anyway, do you mind telling the difference between amd hd7550m and nvdia geforce GT60m?

W8-powered Sony laptops are gradually being released. Might want to wait for those if you really want a Sony laptop
GT635M is better than AMD HD7550M

Hi Guys, please recommend:

1. Preferred Brand: None but prefer ASUS/Lenovo ;-).
2. Budget: around rm2.5k
3. Usage: for student usage(office + gaming;PES/FIFA/COD/Prototype/Assassin Creed/GTA4).no hardcore photo/video editing.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14/15.6

I would also like brushed metal/aluminium casing if possible.
Backlit keyboard is a bonus.

This post has been edited by UnknownH: Nov 1 2012, 10:18 PM

14"
Lenovo
Y480(5934-7549), i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M (GDDR5) @RM2599 [JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, freeDOS, 2 yrs warranty, P950 headset
Y480(5934-1372), i7-3610QM + Nvidia GT650(GDDR5)@RM2699[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, W7HB, 2 years international warranty

15.6"
Asus N56Vz-S3088V, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2699[Bang&Olufsen], 4GB, 750GB, W7HP, subwoofer and backpack

thank kiu!