If you like touchscreen and like the Zenbook, you can consider this as well:
UX31A-C4032H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920 x 1080;touch)@3799[1.3kg], 4GB, W8

Those suggestion that I mentioned previously with TN screen has the typically not so good viewing angle. For good viewing angle, you usually need to look for IPS panel, which is not common in laptop (I think less than 20 models in Malaysia, and some of these have glossy screen)
Yup, most 13" laptop come with internal battery. And most ultrabook (13", 14") is the same as well.
But since you don't game anymore, internal battery should not be such a major concern right?

If you can look past internal battery, and good viewing angle, but still want light weight and matte screen, this one is the cheapest, iinm:
Dell 13"
Vostro 3360, i3-2365M + Intel HD3000@RM1859[1.67kg], 4GB, 320GB(5400rpm), W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze
Vostro 3360, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM2009[1.67kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze
Vostro 3360, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000 + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm) HDD@RM2199[1.67kg], 4GB, W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze
Vostro 3360, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000@RM2249[1.67kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze

ps: looking back at your 1st post, I may have misunderstood you. When you said matte, do you mean you want the surface of the laptop has matte surface, or you want the screen of the laptop to be matte (don't reflect background light)?

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Feb 9 2013, 02:25 PM

I want the matte black color bro, as in the laptop color. Hehe. Yup, i guess its true since im not into games anymore internal battery shouldn't be a problem, but lets just say i would prefer to use my laptop with AC power. Didn't really fancy using battery unless im on the go. So yeah, again bro need your recommendation. hehe. sorry for the misunderstanding.

Which model of Dell suitable for a novelis like me?

Hi..can u help me..

1. Preferred brand: asus
2. Budget: rm2200
3. Usage: work (autocad)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14"/slim (optional)

Thanks.

Gonna be doing some writing, so I think I need 15.6" screen . Been looking at dell Inspiron 15, or the asus a55vd. Anyone have any issues with dell lately? How is their customer service if anything goes wrong? Asus service is in lowyat and I live in kl but it is still a pain to go there.

Please follow the format (in the 1st post) yo, its much easier for the sifus to make recommendations

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


Not exactly very slim though haha

Dell's onsite warranty (if covered), is one of the best in Malaysia, whereas Asus's (carry-in) warranty service is one of the worst
For Dell units, when you have something wrong with your notebook, you just give the technicians a call, after remote diagnosis, (and if needed), will dispatch a technician to your place within 2-3 business days and fix the notebook on-site for you~ Much, much faster than the normal carry-in warranty offered by other brands

Hi, please recommend!

1. Brand - flexible
2. Budget - <1.5k
2. Usage - Just need a basic laptop which I can blog and watch youtube on occasionally. Doesn't have to have high hd reso and I'm not particular in technical specs.
3. Screen size - <12"

Any help is highly appreciated. Thank you!

Hi, please recommend!

1. Brand - flexible
2. Budget - <1.5k
2. Usage - Just need a basic laptop which I can blog and watch youtube on occasionally. Doesn't have to have high hd reso and I'm not particular in technical specs.
3. Screen size - <12"

Any help is highly appreciated. Thank you!

These 3 would be perfect for the job
11.6"
Asus
VivoBook X200E-CT009H/CT158H/CT177H, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768; touch)@RM1599[1.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8; colors: Grey, Pink, 1 year warranty
VivoBook X202E-CT006H/CT176H, B987 + Intel UMA + (1366x768; touch)@RM1499[1.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8; colors: Grey, Pink, 1 year warranty
VivoBook X202E-CT033H/CT198H/CT200H, B847 + Intel UMA + (1366x768; touch)@RM1399[1.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8; colors: Grey, Pink, 1 year warranty

Hi guys

Please suggest me an ultrabook with these requirements:

1. Brand - Flexible ( hopefully with good customer and warranty service )
2. Budget - RM3.5k to RM3.7k
3. Usage - Microsoft Office, surfing web, watching movies, listening to music
4. Screen size - 13''

However, my priority is portability and lightweight. Backlight keyboard is a plus for me.
Windows 7 or Windows 8, no problem with me. And equipped with SSD
I have my external, so all my files go there, no need for large capacity of HDD.

Found this Toshiba Portege Z930, any comment on this one?

Since you mentioned good warranty service, then these:

Dell
XPS13, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3399[1.36kg], 4GB, W8, backlit
XPS12, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080;touch)@RM3999[1.54kg], 8GB, W8, backlit, spill resistant keyboard, build-in battery, no ODD

Extend warranty to 3 years. Price is RSP, negotiable (even when you buy from Dell Online, just online chat). It's within your budget

Matte black colour laptop shell? All consumer class ultrabook are out (except gaming laptop like Asus G series, Clevo, I can't remember if any consumer laptop is still matte black in colour. But these are heavy beast).

As for Thinkpad, the cheapest Edge series somehow don't have matte shell I could only think of the T430u as ultrabook with matte black shell

Sorry, other sifus please help

the alternative solution is ask the buyer to top up the budget and get business laptop OR remove the ultrabook cover and paint it matte black and get a matte screen protector for the specified laptop. the buyer requests are puzzling me.

Hey guys im coming back home from overseas and I need to buy a laptop in KL coz i prefer the prices and diversity here..
So..

1. Preferred Brand = ASUS / DELL / SONY

2. Budget RM2500-RM3000

3. Usage - High-end games/so all games can at least run on highest resolution and HIGH settings
- video encoding, example; converting huge bluray files into small brrip mkv files with x264 10bit

4. Preferred laptop/screen size
either 14 inch or better 15inch will do.

PS = > additionally it would be cool if the vents for heat release are on ideal sides
> hd at least 1 tb
>bluray/dvd disk drive must be able to eject(not the type of laptop which have a slot to insert the cd"
> can the bluray drive play dvd discs as well? im not too sure on this

with that budget, you have to top up at least RM700 to get your desired laptop. blu-ray drives aint cheap nowadays cuz it takes a longer time for price drop. if you dont mind about budget top up, i can suggest you some models with blu-ray ODD and 1TB HDD.

ASUS N56VZ-S4284H, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3699[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 1TB, W8; color: black
Lenovo Ideapad Y580, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3499[JBL], 8GB, 1TB HDD(7200rpm), W7HP, backlit keyboard, 2 years international warranty

as for dell and sony, i dont know if there are any models that comes with blu-ray drives. even if they do come with, they will be overpriced. also, try negotiate with the seller for RM300 drop (if possible).

FYI, blu-ray drives can play DVDs as well.

Bro thank you for replying! em, actually i havent purchased even 1 bluray in my life. do you think i need one? i mean mostly i download brrips and all, and games too some from digital download. so.... whaddaya think?

- how about those models with a combo drive( non bluray)
- and do you think that if i constantly play dvd's in a bluray drive, will it get damaged/spoilt over time?

This post has been edited by shadowmorning: Feb 10 2013, 08:28 PM

sounds like i misunderstood. if you omit blu-ray options, then i would suggest:

Dell Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2799[2.38kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm); backlit keyboard optional
Dell Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + AMD HD7730M@RM2799, 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm); backlit keyboard optional, W8
Lenovo Ideapad Y580, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GTX660M + 1920x1080 @RM2999[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB/W8, backlit keyboard, 2 yrs warranty
Lenovo Ideapad Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD
ASUS N56VZ-S3151H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 750GB, W8; color: black

FYI, all these above are 1366x768 resolution except the Y580. as for blu-ray drives, they wont spoil easily if you play but if you do constant burning non-stop, it will.