The answers are just a Google search away man

No, yes and yes

Planning on upgrading my laptop soon, need recommendations.

1. Anything but not Apple since it's too pricey
2. below 2.5k
3. Video editing, moderate gaming (games like league of legends, dota 2), watching movies.
4. 14" would do but any other sizes are welcomed too.

Another point is that I would prefer it to last long since I'm gonna study in India for 5 years and hope it last that long (optimistic ~_~)

Thank you in advance!

haha, apple is not in that budget range. apple needs at least RM4k.
however, your laptop options :

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 Z400, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT645M@RM2699, 4GB, 1TB, W8; backlit, 2 years warranty
Lenovo Ideapad Z580, i7-3612QM + Nvidia GT640M@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS, white

price is RSP and negotiable. for the ASUS, negotiate with the seller for RAM upgrade to 4GB. im wondering, why dont you buy at India and have warranty coverage at there? maximum warranty coverage in Malaysia is 3 years for most laptops. some more, warranty claiming can only be done in malaysia, not in India.

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Mar 29 2013, 07:53 PM

1. Preferred Brand: Microsoft, Samsung, Asus, Dell, etc.
2. Budget: < 5K
3. Usage: Programmer
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 13"-15"

Looking for something of premium build quality, hopefully with a good screen. Currently using Vostro 3400. Is there no affordable, no-nonsense laptop with a good screen?

What I've been looking at:

• Microsoft Surface Pro
• Asus Zenbook Prime UX31A
• Samsung Series 9 (NP900X3C)
• Dell XPS 13

All of them have the RAM soldered on

1. No specific preference for a brand. As long as its not Acer or Apple, i would be happy. I've had my fair share of history with Acer, and i dislike Mac OS's.

2. Rm 3000 (Probably my maximum, but i think i can stretch a little from there. However, Rm 3000 is optimum.)

3. Main usage will be browsing the web and university assignments. Oh, did i mention gaming ?? Yes, i'm planning to game on it, quite a bit. So something powerful would be great.

4. Preferably 14" or 15.6".

I will be gaming on the laptop. Playing on high or ultra settings, for the games i play, with a smooth fps would be a godsend. However, seeing as how low my budget is, i would understand if it could only run the game on low or medium settings. My previous laptop was a Acer 5750G. However, the heat problems and a few others that occurred, has pretty much left that laptop of mine in a bad shape. The recent motherboard repair, had the technician informing me that my laptop is considered unstable. Hence, no further repairs should be made.

The preferences listed here is an added bonus, if the laptop has these specifications while still remaining under the budget, or slightly over, that would be amazing.

- i7. Preferably 3rd Generation.
- GTX graphic card. However, looking at the miserable budget, i highly doubt this is possible at all. So a good GT6XX would be great.
- Something higher that 4GB RAM if possible.
- I personally do not mind a 5k rpm HDD, as long as there is more that 500GB.
- A laptop that doesn't heat-up like hell. A laptop with good cooling is quite an important criteria for me. However, i understand the limitations of a laptop's cooling capabilities. I just want to see your recommendations.
- I will be planning to lug around the laptop. So something light would be nice. However, the weight will be the least of my concerns for the laptop.

On a final note, i dont exactly play games that are extremely demanding. Much of old games like GTA:SA. However, i noticed my old Acer ran into difficulty every now and then running Skyrim and GTA:4. I will probably end up playing League of Legends on it. Thanks, i'm anxious to hear from you. Sorry about the long message/stupidity of the requests.

IdeaPad Y400, perhaps?

anyone here know where to get HP ENVY 4-1238TX Sleekbook except buy online? It is so hard to look for this laptop in the market... and will it void the warranty if I would like to upgrade the RAM?

Hi there,
I need help from u guys to recommend me the best.

Budget 1.5k-2k.

My choice:
Hp pavillion g4-2305tx
Toshiba C840
Asus Vivobook x200e CT006H

Prefer:
14 inch screen

Usage:
Assignment, software, light gaming.

I just dont know which one to go, HP, Toshiba or Asus???
Please help me. I need to buy for my uncle son, he need it today(30/3).
Would be very helpful if any of you can reply

This post has been edited by mrdamncool: Mar 30 2013, 02:52 AM

1. Any brand
2. RM4k-5k
3. Mainly on gaming
4. 15.6 and above

TQ sifus~~

I say go with the HP.

I was looking through the Y400 and Y500 and i noticed a lot of complaints about the trackpad and the heat problem. I found a good deal for the Y580 that lies in my budget however the seller has yet to get back to me.

1. Preferred Brand: Any.
2. Budget:3k max
3. Usage: no gaming. assignment. photoshop,illustrator,flash,programming.And of course, bluray movies. Must be portable so nothing heavier than 1.7kg.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 13"-14"

I've had my eyes on Asus UX32VD. But, if I drop in 128GB SSD, how much that will cost? And will it damage the warranty? And,what's with all the complaints I've heard about Asus bad service?

This post has been edited by Syolmes: Mar 30 2013, 04:01 PM

Thanks again for ur suggestion.
Will keep that in future.

However, i already purchase Asus K46, with rm2149, i5 3317U, 6GB DDR3, 750GB, nvidia 635.

Owh.. Thanks raymond sifu..

1. Preferred Brand: Any
2. Budget: 2k
3. Usage: normal usage
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14"

long battery life, light weight is key.

1. Preferred Brand : Any
2. Budget : around 3k
3. Usage : Med gaming, autocad, editing
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : IPS display

All gaming notebooks have "heat" problems it seems if you looked hard enough lol

THere's no real point in getting the UX32 if you are not into gaming at all
For 1080p movies the UX31A ZenBook would be the better pick but its unfortunately out of your budget

For your budget, try going for this one instead:
13"
HP [Ultrabook] Envy SpectreXT 13-2215TU, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM2899[1.39kg], 4GB, W8,backlit keyboard

*Use remaining money to extend warranty to 3 years~


Putting in an SSD will not void the warranty as long as you don't damage the notebook within the process
As for the complaints, read here: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2337458

Assuming no gaming
14"
HP [Ultrabook] Envy4-1009TU/1019TU, i3-2367M + Intel HD3000 + 32GB mSATA+ 500GB(5400rpm)@RM1899[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, W7HP

Lenovo [Ultrabook]S400, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM1999[1.8kg], 4GB, W7HB; AMD HD7450M/W8@RM2199

This one is easy since its the only option in the market
15.6"
Acer V3-571G-736b8G1T, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT730M(DDR3) + (1920x1080 IPS) @RM2899[2.6kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8

*use remaining budget to extend warranty to 3 years~