i3, HD4000, < RM1.5k. Yes

Dell
Inspiron 14 (3420), i3-3110M + Nvidia GT625M@RM1599[2.1kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
Inspiron 14-3421, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1399[1.99kg], Win8SL, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell
HP
Pavilion G4-2110TU, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1599, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP
Lenovo
G480, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS
G480, i5-3210M + Intel HD4000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm), FreeDOS
Samsung
NP370R4E, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB, W8

Personally, I find touch screen on conventional laptop is not ergonomic to use (hands get tired quickly poking across keyboard), and worry about the sturdiness of the hinge holding the screen to the keyboard base. Touch screen on those hybrid / convertible laptop is a lot of fun though

Any laptop with Intel HD4000 IGPU can support 3 display, it's part of HD4000 functionality. The problem is how are you going to connect 3 displays to the laptop
Laptop has 1 screen. If your laptop has a VGA port, and/or a (mini)HDMI port, and/or (mini)DisplayPort then may be you could. If not, you are out of luck.
And plug in / out VGA / HDMI / DisplayPort cable repeatedly get old reaaaaally fast

Get proper workstation (Thinkpad, Latitude / Precision, Elitebook) with docking, the user will thank you These laptop also has better build quality, matte screen, better warranty support.

Alienware don't have dedicated docks from Dell, iinm. But you may try the Dell D3000 USB3.0 dock, or the Targus USB3.0 dock.

Since you did not specify what type of work it is for, can't tell what type of GPU you need.
Also let us know your budget please.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Feb 21 2013, 01:07 PM

Acer (closest)
V5-551G-84552G1T, A8-4555 + AMD HD7650M@RM1599, 2GB, 1TB, W8 (be warned. The CPU is weaker than 1st gen Intel i3 But the graphic performance is OK)
Aspire V3-471G-53212G75d, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[2.3kg], 2GB, 750GB W8

Haswell most likely will only pop up in laptop in Malaysia around Sep/Oct13 (or even later). Unlike Ivy bridge where all CPU get the same IGPU HD4000, Haswell CPUs could get different IGPU, the top one looks pretty good around Nvidia GT620/630M level (but the top IGPU may only come in top CPU )

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Feb 21 2013, 12:58 PM

What does it mean by factory set for caching only? So would you advise me to get this? And extend the warranty for 3 uears?

The mSATA SSD, you will not see it in file explorer for your to save files or install apps. It is set in BIOS for caching so that the files / apps that you frequently run will launch faster (but it is a hit / miss affair. Better than nothing though ).
It's a good ultrabook, with good GPU.
Please remember to negotiate a bit from the RM2399 HP list price
Yes, please extend warranty to 3 years if you could afford it
Also get a cooling pad (~ RM80 will do. Or use table fan ) when you use ultrabook (especially powerful one like this). Heat (and dust) is enemy no.1 for laptop

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Feb 21 2013, 01:15 PM

Fantastic details! I guess I've managed to narrow down to the specification that I need already. Will look through other brands based on the specs that I need & check their prices too. Thanks a lot.

Agree that the touch screen is a bit odd at the moment. I'd probably let the technology adapt to our lifestyle first before seriously considering it. At the moment, I see it as a cosmetic accessory only that doesn't help much.

Thanks sifu! I'll get this a.s.a.p

1. Preferred Brand : Any
2. Budget : Depends. Lower is always better
3. Usage : Gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 15" if possible
5. Preferred graphic card : 7970M or equivalent

Thanks

Dear Master, need advice on laptop purchase
1. Preferred Brand:
Lenovo, Toshiba or Acer
2. Budget: not so concern
3. Usage: BUsiness, need W7 Pro 64 bits
4. Preferred laptop/screen size:none

others : lighter better, SSD 256 better ....

thanks in advance

Hello, i need recommendation from sifu here. Buying a new laptop.

1. Preferred Brand : Anything good.
2. Budget : 2.5k
3. Usage : Gaming (Dota2, MW3, COD), Movies, Networking - Student
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 14", 15" preferrable.
5. Preferred graphic card : NVIDIA

Illegear
www.illegear.com
Illegear RS-15, i5-3210M + AMD HD7970M + (1920x1080)@RM5299, 8GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS [CPU Options: i5-3210M - i7-3940XM][GPU options: GTX680M]

MSI
GX60, AMD A10-4600M + AMD XT HD7970 + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4799, W7HP, MSI backpack, gaming mouse, HDMI cable, 2 years warranty (The CPU is weak so you may run into games that capped by CPU performance)

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

Do you mean you need business class laptop, or you are just looking for laptop to use in your business?
If you mean business class laptop, Lenovo has its Thinkpad in Malaysia. Toshiba and Acer does not really push their Tecra and Travelmate respectively in Malaysia (a few models here and there but difficult to find, and don't offer really good on site warranty support )
Since you prefer something light, then 14" or smaller.
SSD 256G is ~ RM600+/- off the shelf. Coming together as standard specs of laptop sometime could be a lot more expensive

Lenovo 14"
Thinkpad X1 Carbon, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD (1600x900)@RM5399[1.36kg], 4GB, W7P, backlit keyboard, no ODD
Thinkpad X1 Carbon, i7-3667U + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD (1600x900)@RM6599[1.36kg], 4GB, W7P, backlit keyboard, no ODD
ThinkPad T430U, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM3799, 4GB, W7P, 3 years on-site warranty
ThinkPad T430U, i7-3517U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA + 1TB HDD@RM4399, 8GB, W7P, 3 years on-site warranty
12.5"
ThinkPad X230, i5-3210M + Intel HD4000@RM4059, 4GB, 320GB(7200rpm), 3 years on-site warranty, external USB OD
ThinkPad X230, i7-3520M + Intel HD4000@RM4769, 4GB, 320GB(7200rpm), 3 years on-site warranty, external USB OD

Asus
A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8
N56VZ-S3151H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 750GB, W8; color: black

Dell
Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2049[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), W7HP/W8

Lenovo
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD
Z480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M@RM2099, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm) W8, colors: grey/red/blue
Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT645M @RM2299, 4GB, 1TB, W8; backlit, 2 years warranty (4-cell)

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
Use your remaining budget to upgrade RAM (4G stick ~ RM80), extend warranty to 3 years (Dell).

A fren asking me to choose a top end laptop.

1. Preferred Brand : Anything best.
2. Budget : 6k-7k
3. Usage : Everything. Desktop replacement.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : any size.
5. Preferred graphic card : NVIDIA

I dont know what he going to use with that laptop but he wan the top end one. he looking at asus G75VX but he say the fan very noisy according to online.

Hoho, with such a good budget, definitely an Illegear for your friend
15.6" (customize here: http://store.illegear.com/illegear-noteboo...ear-rs-15.html)
Illegear RS-15, i5-3210M + AMD HD7970M + (1920x1080)@RM5299, 8GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS [CPU Options: i5-3210M - i7-3940XM][GPU options: GTX680M]

17.3" (customize here: http://store.illegear.com/illegear-noteboo...ear-rs-17.html)
Illegear RS-17, i5-3210M + AMD HD7970M + (1920x1080)@RM5599, 8GB, 500(5400rpm), FreeDOS [CPU Options: i5-3210M - i7-3940XM][GPU options: GTX680M]

Use remaining money to upgrade to an Nvidia GPU, upgrade CPU to i7, upgrade HDD to SSD, and get an OS; with money to spare
The CNY promotion is still on until 26th

Ah this brand not in the market de hard to convince him.. he wan can go see see touch touch then buy de.. i think he no play game, he just money no where to spend wan to buy the best laptop lolz.. plus we from miri..

Damn
If he does not play games, noneed so high budget yo waste money only
Can consider this one (also very overkilled already):
15.6"
Dell Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + AMD HD7730M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + 32GB SSD + 1TB HDD(5400rpm)@RM3199, 8GB, backlit keyboard optional, W8

Use remaining money to extend warranty to 3 years~

wat to do, his money le.. he say wan best. He is like 钻石王老虎 lol.. english mean a very rich bachelor.. ppl ask him buy light abit he don wan, he say wan best everything kiasu abit i think. he wan ppl see liao very yeng one.. Sorry i does sound like troll but i am not one. He considering the asus one then ask me any better one out there.

This post has been edited by ben3003: Feb 21 2013, 09:18 PM

Ok im not a computer wozarb but i need ur help!! I need a super cheap laptop just to play blackshot...its like sudden attack if u dont know...

Ill only play that game or browse internet so i need a very cheap latop..but i dont want it to be lagging

My budget is around 1.5 k please help me sifu

i believe u just grab any 1.5k laptop with some dedicated gfx should be ok? 1.5k not much choice tat have dedicated gfx.. just focus on looking for those with nvidia or amd de.. i believe blackshot is not so intensive right? if u up abit budget maybe 2k u can get more decent one..