buy the freedos 1
which is Ideapad Z580, i7-3612QM + Nvidia GT640M@RM2499, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS, white

But my aim was to get it cheaper.

Besides, i think i7 is already overkill for me.

I just want to play games like Battlefield 3 (med settings is fine)



I revise my criteria now.

1. 15.6" Screen
2. i5 cpu + 7670m (i think this combination is good enough for me)
3. no preinstalled OS preferred

Look for good warranty support rather than perceived "long lasting" and reported "quality".
Statistically there are bound to be "lemon" for any brand, no matter how good the quality control.
We don't want to be the unlucky one (touch wood), but if, just if .... good warranty support could still save the day. Dell and slightly lesser extent Lenovo on-site support is good in Malaysia. (Can personally vouch for them)
Asus ... there are lots of bad experience shared by users. Search in LYN and
Cannot comment about Acer or Toshiba. But I just prefer technician come to me, rather than my bringing the machine to service centre

Nope, unfortunately there's no official FreeDOS versions here in M;sia this time around

Finally a wise forumer who doesn't just want to get an i7 just for the sake of getting one
You are right, i7s are pretty overkill for most games (but it does help in BF3 albeit it depends on your graphic requirements)

For your new criteria, this will fit nicely:
15.6"
Lenovo Ideapad G580, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1699, 2GB, 500GB, freeDOS, 1 yr warranty

GT630M is more or less on par with 7670m

1. Dell, Asus or any trustful brand
2. RM3k-RM3.5k
3. Assignment (multitasking is a must), Gaming (Battlefield 3, COD) medium setting at least
4. 14" or 15" screen size
5. Additional criteria (if possible) - i7, powerful gpu, lightweight, backlit keyboard, the design not too thick

15.6"
Asus N56VZ-S4284H, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3699[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 1TB, W8; color: black

Lenovo Ideapad Y580, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GTX660M + 1920x1080 @RM2999[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HBasic, backlit keyboard, 2 yrs warranty; *W8 (white) version upcoming

Lightness/slimness does not go along well with performance

do u knw how much for extended warranty for lenovo? Acer is around 80 bucks~ I saw one stated in lowyat.net

i need to reduce my budget due to some reason, so here is my new criteria

1. below 2k
2. i5 with gt630 and above
3. purpose, gaming with medium setting
4. any good brands

thank you

These?
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)
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

In terms of GPU performance: GT640M > GT635M > GT630m = AMD HD7670M

If you're into gaming and has limited buget, invest on the gpu more. Cpu only affects loading time. The price gap in i5 and i7 is not really worth it, max out the graphics instead.

It appears that lenovo has the units i need.
I also saw there Z585 (A6-4400 cpu 7670m gpu)

Which of them would play better?
I hope they can handle the new nfs most wanted
As long as they can run it at medium.

CPU will usually be used more in RTS games. Load time is on the other hand determined by the HDD/SSD

The Z585 would perform better theoretically, though I'm not sure whether the drivers work or not

what do you mean? Does it have driver issues?

If none, i would get one.
And if the a6 is not enough in the long run , can i upgrade it to a10?
Sorry for consecutive questions.

Most likely can upgrade, but hard to find the cpu A10 alone

Is that so, i thought the mobile processors' availability is the same as desktop processors.

No, mobile processor most likely need to buy from ebay or such..

Generally, notebook isn't designed to have its CPU/GPU upgrade.
RAM/HDD still possible except some model.

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Nov 5 2012, 05:06 PM

Hello there, i'm looking for temporary ultrabook that can do some heavy programming. currently my asus are having problem and its need to be RMA'ed..

1. lenovo/dell
2. 1500-1800
3. heavy programming - visual studio and its family
4. 11.6-13.3

Check the garage sales threads in LYN for quote
On-site warranty extension for additional 1 year from Lenovo, last time I bought together with new laptop, was < RM140. Not sure if there is any changes

No such ultrabook unfortunately based on your requirements
Don't think ultrabooks were meant for heavy programming as well

1. Preferred Brand - ASUS/Toshiba/Lenovo
2. Budget - RM3K
3. Usage - Graphic Design/30% Video / Photography Editing
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 13"/14"

I have my own laptop on 2006 and still use it until now..time to change to a new one..

I heard about Ultrabook, Zenbook....