ok the dell options seem awesome, because of...
the i7 processor, 8 gb and 1 tb hd

BUT I HAVE ONE PROBLEM WITH the inspirion series... the metal/steel layout. whenever i use the bulit in moust i always get static electricity flowing up my hand. i dunno why! my friend bought this one thats why i know.

2nd in place is asus. damn that thing looks simple and BEAUTIFUL. BUT...
the i5 is a turnoff. and the ram is only 4 gb AND the HD only 750gb (

lenovo Y580 looks sturdy and strong.. but the ram and hd is bad (

so close.... is there any asus model with the inspirionlike specs?

for the lenovo, you can customize from seller before you buy. so, i assume you might need 8GB and 1TB upgrade which will overbudget a bit. for me, i will choose dell over all as the static is a small problem. just make sure never hold a metal part of the laptop or you might get shock.

as for asus, im sorry as there is no same spec like the dell does except if you want cheaper ones:

Acer V3-571G-73614G1T, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT640M@RM2699[2.6kg], 4GB, 1TB, W7HP
ASUS A55VJ-SX147H, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT635M@RM3099[2.52kg], 6GB, 1TB, W8; color: black

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Feb 10 2013, 09:13 PM

Hey guys~ I needed a laptop that can support my study at programming. My budget will be around + - RM3,000. Hope you guys will help me out

I ordered the inspiron 15r that was in the 2-3 days delivery stocks, inspiron 5520, i5- 500gb, radeon 7670m, 4gb ram with the 3year nbt on site warranty. All in rm2048. I just hope it's not a dud.

This post has been edited by dickybird: Feb 10 2013, 10:46 PM

seems like you are female, i would suggest 14" screen laptops. take a look at these :

Dell Inspiron 14R, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M@RM1899[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), W8
ASUS A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8
Acer Aspire V3-471G-53212G75d, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[2.3kg], 2GB, 750GB W8
HP Pavilion Dv4-5114TX, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM2399[Beats], 4GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W7HP

use the remaining money to extend the warranty to 3 years. please state if you want ultrabooks or add requests so i can give other suggestions.

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Feb 10 2013, 10:47 PM

Haha so sorry guys for being fussy. I think i found a laptop that suits me and doesnt cost a bomb. What do u guys think of hp envy 4 1019tu model, pricing cheapest i found is RM1699. Is it a good deal? Or i can buy a better laptop with that price? (Ignore my request on the matte color eventho this envy 4 is brushed metal color which i really love, hehe)

Edited: Here's the link:
http://www8.hp.com/my/en/products/laptops/...tml?oid=5269610

This post has been edited by zuhaili87: Feb 11 2013, 12:48 AM

alienware?

What do you want, shot them?

Alienware M14x R2, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M (1GB) + (1600x900)@RM3999[2.92kg][Klipsch], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm); [CPU Options: i7-3630QM - i7-3840QM], W8, 2 years warranty
Alienware M14x R2, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M (2GB) + (1600x900)@RM4699[2.92kg][Klipsch], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm); [CPU Options: i7-3630QM - i7-3840QM], W7HP/W8
Alienware M14x R2, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M (2GB) + (1600x900) + 32GB mSATA + 1TB(5400rpm) + Bluray@RM5549[2.92kg][Klipsch], 12GB; [CPU Options: i7-3630QM - i7-3840QM], W7HP/W8
Alienware M17x R4, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GTX660M + (1920x1080)@RM5999[Starting 4.26kg][Klipsch], 6GB, 500GB (7200rpm), W7HP/W8, backlit keyboard [GPU options: GTX660M/HD7970M/GTX675M/GTX680M)
Alienware M17x R4, i7-3740QM + Nvidia GTX660M + (1920x1080)@RM6299[Starting 4.26kg][Klipsch], 8GB, 2x1TB (5400rpm), W8, backlit keyboard GPU options: GTX660M/HD7970M/GTX675M/GTX680M)

Ahhhh, 3 year NBD on site warranty. Have no fear
If the laptop really is a dud (normally you will find out within days), invoke RMA to get money back

No sweat Your usage requirement is easy to fulfill. It's your aesthetic requirement (which I perfectly understand, since my business laptop was Latitude -> Thinkpad -> Latitude (dictate by company policy)) which is hard to find among laptop of your budget

Good that now that you show your love for brushed metal colour

That Envy 4 is indeed one of the ultrabook that within your budget:
Envy4-1009TU/1019TU, i3-2367M + Intel HD3000 + 32GB mSATA+ 500GB(5400rpm)@RM1899[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, W7HP

The others:
HP
Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b051TU, i3-2367M + Intel HD3000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
Dell
Inspiron 14z, i3-3227U + Intel HD4000@RM1899[1.87kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, *no VGA port, OD
Lenovo
S400, i3-2365M + AMD HD7450M@RM1699[1.8kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB
S400, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM1999[1.8kg], 4GB, W7HB; AMD HD7450M/W8@RM2199
Asus
K46CM-WX059V, i3-3217U + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, 4-cell battery, W7HP, OD

All can handle your usage requirement. Price is RSP, negotiable.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Feb 11 2013, 07:29 AM

quote me good 14" and 15" laptops with budget around 1.8k? can go to 2k.. 2.2k top!

need asap pleasee

This post has been edited by alip_11: Feb 11 2013, 03:46 PM

Follow the format please (1st post)

sry, quite urgent thats y forgot to see 1st post.

aiight, here u go


1. Preferred Brand: don't mind
2. Budget: 2k.. 2.2k max
3. Usage: play game a bit, student's assignments, photo editing a bit, average user
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14 or 15 inch

looking at i5 lappy but if can get i7, better.

currently in consideration: lenovo Z480, asus A45VJ

Unfortunately most notebooks at that budget range do not have an i7
Perhaps these?
14"
Dell Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2049[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), W7HP/W8
Lenovo Z480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M@RM2099, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm) W8, colors: grey/red/blue

15.6"
Dell Inspiron 15R, i5-3210M + AMD HD7670M@RM1899[2.65kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP/W8
Lenovo Ideapad Z580, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M@RM2299, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), W7HB, white

*upgrade RAM to 8GB with remaining budget
If you don't mind having a notebook without an Operating System, then this would be good
15.6"
Lenovo Ideapad Z580, i7-3612QM + Nvidia GT640M@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS, white

hi all, pls advise:

1. Asus
2. below 2k (maybe can up to 2.5k if it is a must)
3. can play medium gaming like GTA, PES, and can do PHOTOSHOP, open AUTOCAD.
4. 13-14"
5. lightweight?

Thanks.

any1 know how much is lenovo x230? i had a x200 before and love the size, performance and battery life.

1. any brand will do
2. 3.5k
3. Multimedia and Animation Design/gaming(dota2)
4. 15.6
Thanks

This post has been edited by LkMake: Feb 11 2013, 07:07 PM

take a look at these beasts.

ASUS N56VZ-S4284H, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3699[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 1TB, W8; color: black
Lenovo Ideapad Y500, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080)@RM3799, 4GB, 500GB, W8; GN36 exGPU, 120W & 170W AC adapter
Lenovo Ideapad Y580, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3499[JBL], 8GB, 1TB HDD(7200rpm), W7HP, backlit keyboard, 2 years international warranty
Dell Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + AMD HD7730M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + 32GB SSD + 1TB HDD(5400rpm)@RM3199, 8GB, backlit keyboard optional, W8

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

does this help? if you want other brands, i also can recommend.

Lenovo Ideapad Y580, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3499[JBL], 8GB, 1TB HDD(7200rpm), W7HP, backlit keyboard, 2 years international warranty
does it mean that if i went taiwan study i still can claim the warranty there?

thank u so much bro nexus. hehe. btw bro, is the difference of i3 2nd gen and 3rd gen noticeable? i see that i3 2nd gen uses HD3000 while 3rd gen uses HD4000, how does this effect battery life in general performance?