Yes, please read the dedicated Y400/Y500 thread for more details yo

thanks for the clarification sifu TJ.

thanx sifu and sifu

Hi sifus... Wanna ask something bout computer since I'm not an expert in computer.... So I decided to buy lenovo Y400 since many people prefer to it when it comes to 2.5-3k budgets... I'm a hardcore gamer and a student who need to do such mathlab , solidwork , simulation..... So... Do you guys prefer Y400 or other laptop.. Since I heard y400 have overheating problem.... Can u guys help... Please sifus... Thanks

yes the Y400 has overheating problems as it is a 14" model because the spaces in laptops are narrow so they dont have much cooling area for the hot air to flow. the Y500 however is way more cooler a bit as it has some spaces in the internal. do you prefer Core i7 processor over Core i5 processor? if you dont, the ASUS N56VZ is also a better choice as within 3k budget, you get Core i5 and Nvidia GT650M, or the new Acer Aspire V3 with IPS display, Core i7 and Nvidia GT730M.

1. Preferred brand: Anything except Acer
2. Budget: best bang for buck, 3-4k max
3. Usage: Engineering software like ANSYS, CAD (catia, solidwork,etc), Adobe Lightroom, medium to high end gaming, 720&1080p movies
4. Preferred laptop screen size: 13-14"

u know any shop in lowyat can be trust? and if i buy normally the shop will gv some gift?

14"
Lenovo Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD

Use remaining budget to upgrade HDD to SSD, RAM to 8GB, extend warranty to 3 years; and also get an external FullHD monitor for your editing use

What is the resolution and performance of the screen?
I will connect it to 24" Dell monitor, but would love a good screen when I'm not using it at home.

not sure though. its been a long time i never been to lowyat. the shops i remembered and reputable in lowyat are:

Thundermatch Technology
All IT Hypermart
PC Zone
Cycom
Sri Computers
Viewnet
Jayacom

sifus, please list down all if you know.

Unfortunately most performance notebooks do not have a good screen (apart from the Alieneware m14x which is out of your budget and ALOT heavier)
Resolution will follow your Dell monitor, but do expect gaming performance to drop if you game at the presumably FullHD resolution
Normal performance would be fine~
The screen on the Y400 is average, nothing much to shout about

Brand: Dell/ Asus
Budget: Below 2k
Usage: Video streaming and download-heavy, and normal daily use and some light working

Screen size: 14-15inch

Don't want laptop with overheat issues. Pls suggest a reliable laptop

none that is lighter than 2kg? o.o

on behalf of a friend

Preferred brand: Anything as long the reliability n quality is good..
Budget: 3.5k
Usage: most of the time gaming(dota 2, Hon, starcraft 2, battlefield 3 and few upcoming games to be considered) , abit photoshop, flash etc
Preferred laptop screen size: 15"

This post has been edited by sirknieghf: Mar 28 2013, 07:09 PM

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Levono Y500 . I7 intel core , window 8 64bit , GeForce GT 650m , 1TB HDD , 8gb ram . 3.5k

Preferred Brand: Asus/Acer/Dell
Budget: ~RM2000 +-
Usages: Medium Gaming (FIFA13 high details), Work, Photoshop
Preferred laptop/screen size: 14" or 15.6"
Preferred Colors: Red+Black

Great thread for laptop buyers, kudos to you guys here!

Need some advices from you sifoos.. had been doing some research lately and am considering Acer V3-471G and Asus A45VS.. but then saw most people recommended Dell Inspiron 14R SE.. in dilemma now!

Questions, hoping to use the laptop for the next 2-3 years (hope can still support FIFA14/15 haha).. should i consider getting the latest model of its brand series or it doesn't matter?

Thanks in advance guys!

1. Any, prefer not to have Acer though
2. 1900 - 2500
3. Looking for all-rounder. Portability and decent gaming performance(FIFA, COD, L4D), not concerned with RPGs. A "cool" laptop, temperature wise, will also be plus.
4. 14/15"

Pretty much those 3 for your requirements

If ignoring the color and brand requirements, you can consider this one as well:
15.6"
Lenovo Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT645M @RM2299, 4GB, 1TB, W8; backlit, 2 years warranty (4-cell)

Fifa series have never been really graphic demanding, so all those would be alright

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

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

Lenovo G480, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB (5400rpm), W8, 2 yrs warranty


15.6"
Dell Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + AMD HD7730M@RM2199, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm); backlit keyboard optional, W8

Lenovo Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT645M @RM2299, 4GB, 1TB, W8; backlit, 2 years warranty (4-cell)

ASUS VivoBook S400CA-UH51
Toshiba Satellite U845T-S4165

latter one is slightly faster, lighter, and pricier.

latter one have to wait, how about the customer service/warranty/quality?
might keep the laptop on for long hours.