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 Buying a new laptop? NEED RECOMMENDATIONS? V18, Kindly FOLLOW the FORMAT TQ~!

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post Feb 22 2013, 12:55 PM

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QUOTE(paddyps @ Feb 22 2013, 11:45 AM)
thanks for the recommendations! now Dell Inspiron 14R or 15R looks tempting... is it better to buy at Lowyat or Dell online?

when you say upgrade RAM and HDD, do you mean if i am to buy an i5 4GB 500GB at RM2049, i can ask them to upgrade to 8GB 1TB with +RM180? sorry i'm not familiar with these...

can we downgrade from W8 to W7? or we can just do it ourselves? what happens to the warranty if we do that?

thanks for your time!!
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For Inspiron, make sure you look for the SE (special edition) smile.gif Look and spec differently.

No major difference where you buy it from. You can still negotiate when buy through Dell Online (use the online chat button).

Yes, you can upgrade the RAM and HDD by throwing in a bit of money. But using your 14RSE example (which has RSP of RM2049), you could negotiate with the re-seller to throw in the extra RAM and bigger HDD as "free" upgrade (while maintaining the same price) laugh.gif

Hardware warranty is not affected by OS you use smile.gif Anyway, give W8 a chance, it's a good OS.
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post Feb 22 2013, 02:44 PM

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QUOTE(fabulousbobs @ Feb 22 2013, 01:10 PM)
This is so tempting . But is there customer service to swap the HDD to ODD and installing OS into the SSD ? The SSD can endure hot temperature ? The worst that could come from the heating issue is that the HDD may die  or the whole laptop will be  affected too ? Kinda newbie here .
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Re-seller who carry the caddy may help you with the HDD to ODD swap. Installing OS? Talk to re-seller lah to see if they are willing to help.
Part of the reason of the hot temp is because of the HDD, it's trapped with no room to breath laugh.gif
With the SSD in the HDD bay, that hot spot disappear.
High temp is enemy to all electronic components. It make them die faster laugh.gif
For any laptop, please make sure you have good external cooling solution on hand (cooling pad, table fan ... )
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post Feb 22 2013, 02:47 PM

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QUOTE(gfeed007 @ Feb 22 2013, 02:36 PM)
Hello, need some recommendations from sifus here. Buying an ultrabook.

1. Brand : Dell, Asus, HP
2. Budget : 2.3k - 2.5k
3. Usage : Uni student, movies, some gaming (Dota2)
4. Screen size : 14"
good battery life
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Ultrabook for gaming? Make sure you get good cooling solution smile.gif

Asus
K46CM-WX090H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD

Dell
Inspiron 14z, i5-3337U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2549[1.87kg], 4GB, W8 *no VGA port, OD

HP
Envy4-1204TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M + 32GB mSATA +500GB(5400rpm)@RM2399[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8

The GPU in the Envy4 is the best among ultrabook in Malaysia.
Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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post Feb 22 2013, 02:54 PM

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QUOTE(WiseFella @ Feb 22 2013, 02:31 PM)
Hi guys, recommendations for a laptop for my friend

1. Brand : Anything other than Sony, Acer or HP
2. Budget : Less than 3k
3. Usage : Moderate gaming and uni
4. Screen size : 14 or 15'
Plus : Preference for battery life of more than 3 hours

Thanks in advance guys!
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What is moderate gaming? smile.gif Share some game titles please.
Most current gen laptop can give you ~ 3 hours under normal usage (surf web, watch video, ... ). But as soon as you game on it, count yourself lucky if you could get more than 2 hours out of your laptop laugh.gif
Laptop with the best GPU for your budget:

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)
Ideapad Y580, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GTX660M + 1920x1080 @RM2999[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB/W8, backlit keyboard, 2 yrs warranty (Stock limited, difficult to find now)

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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post Feb 22 2013, 02:57 PM

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QUOTE(gfeed007 @ Feb 22 2013, 02:52 PM)
Which one is better in handling heat capacity?
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As I said, ultrabook being skinny, has a lot less room to dissipate heat. Put it bluntly, none are good tongue.gif
Under normal usage, seems to hmmmm nicely. Once you start playing your Dota2, you will notice temp climb quickly.
Get cooling pad lah, ~ RM80 will do smile.gif
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post Feb 22 2013, 03:02 PM

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QUOTE(fabulousbobs @ Feb 22 2013, 02:56 PM)
OK thanks a lot for the info sifu ! smile.gif
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It's really difficult to find Y580 with that spec at that price anymore, better prepared to do some leg work tongue.gif
Oh, get CM notepal U3 (if you don't like the elegant table fan solution laugh.gif )
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post Feb 22 2013, 03:22 PM

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QUOTE(WiseFella @ Feb 22 2013, 03:11 PM)
Thanks! For all I know he plays skyrim, new dlc is out! Battery life not for extended gaming time. Just for his studies at uni. More portable, won't have to sit around the power point.

Y580 very hard to find tho, wanted to buy it myself, a lotta places no stock. You have any idea where can get?
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Skyrim is not medium gaming laugh.gif Install all the great mods, even GTX680M get brought down to its knee sweat.gif
Anyway, at 1366x768, medium setting, GT640M should do just fine.

So need to bring to uni? If he is willing to compromise a bit of gaming performance, then consider these ultrabook:
Asus
K46CM-WX090H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD
HP (I know you don't want HP, but look at the specs tongue.gif )
Envy4-1204TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M + 32GB mSATA +500GB(5400rpm)@RM2399[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8

You can still find plenty of Y580, just not that spec at that prices tongue.gif
Ideapad Y580, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3499[JBL], 8GB, 1TB HDD(7200rpm), W7HP, backlit keyboard, 2 years international warranty
Have seen this going at RM31xx in LYP. Just make sure it is local set, ok? smile.gif
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post Feb 22 2013, 05:02 PM

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QUOTE(fabulousbobs @ Feb 22 2013, 04:58 PM)
W8 got version like W7 HB and HP ?
This set can upgrade to  W7 HP or just take W8 ?
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W8 is just W8 smile.gif (W8Pro vs W7Pro)
Standard spec is W7HB or W8.
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QUOTE(bobkadir @ Feb 23 2013, 07:41 PM)
went to lowyat just now.

saw acer v3 571g

i7 3630qm
1tb hdd
8gb ram
FULL HD 1080p 15"
gt 730m 4gb ddr3

at rm2800.ok o not?
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If you don't tell us what you plan to use it for, how can anyone tell you whether it is ok or not? smile.gif

Btw, did not know that Acer Malaysia release a V3 571G with FHD screen. Are you sure it is local set with proper warranty from Acer Malaysia?
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post Feb 23 2013, 09:33 PM

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QUOTE(genecor @ Feb 23 2013, 04:01 PM)
1. Preferred Brand : Lenovo, Asus, Dell.

2. Budget: RM3,000 - RM3,800

3. Usage: Photo Processing (Lightroom, Photoshop CS6), Moderate Gaming & movie viewing

4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14-15.6" would be nice to have 1920 x 1080 resolution preferred, but is not a "must have".

Thanks!
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If you like FHD (1920x1080), it is only available in 15".

Asus
N56VZ-S4284H, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3699[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 1TB, W8; color: black
G55VW-S1216H, i7-3630QM +Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080)@RM3999[3.78kg], 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8

Dell
Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + AMD HD7730M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + 32GB SSD + 1TB HDD(5400rpm)@RM3199, 8GB, backlit keyboard optional, W8

Lenovo
Ideapad Y500, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080)@RM3799, 4GB, 500GB, W8; GN36 exGPU, 120W & 170W AC adapter
Ideapad Y580, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3499[JBL], 8GB, 1TB HDD(7200rpm), W7HP, backlit keyboard, 2 years international warranty

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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QUOTE(tyan1234 @ Feb 23 2013, 02:37 PM)
1. Brand: Any
2. Budget: Below RM3000
3. Usage: Heavy gaming
4. Preferred size: 14" 15.6"
5. Windows 7 if possible
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Asus
N56VZ-S3151H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 750GB, W8; color: black

Lenovo
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD
Ideapad Y580, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GTX660M + 1920x1080 @RM2999[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB/W8, backlit keyboard, 2 yrs warranty (Stock limited, if you can still find it)

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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QUOTE(jiayi0528 @ Feb 23 2013, 01:07 PM)
dear sifus,

may i know is d lenovo y500 available in malaysia now? if it is, may i know where can i get it n what is d approximate price of it if i wish to upgrade to 8gb ram? would appreciate much if u able to provide me some other useful info. bout this model as well..hehe...thx..notworthy.gif
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Y500, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080)@RM3799, 4GB, 500GB, W8; GN36 exGPU, 120W & 170W AC adapter

Read this thread:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2491914
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QUOTE(onscreen @ Feb 23 2013, 11:38 AM)
My Dell M workstation got smashed during a motoring event and since I am lazy to look through thousands of models, I am seeking for the following :

1. Preferred Brand : Lenovo, Asus

2. Budget RM2500 ~ RM3900

3. Usage Web Design, Photo Processing, Digital Painting, 3D, Gaming

4. Preferred laptop/screen size 15.6" is a MUST. Resolution of 1920 x 1080 is a MUST too. GPU must be nVidia. Best if the maximum memory capacity are @ 16GB max

Thanks!
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All Ivy Bridge GPU so far has memory controller that support 32GB. If laptop can't support 16G (2x8G), it's due to BIOS most probably.

Asus
N56VZ-S4284H, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3699[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 1TB, W8; color: black
G55VW-S1216H, i7-3630QM +Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080)@RM3999[3.78kg], 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8

Lenovo
Ideapad Y500, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080)@RM3799, 4GB, 500GB, W8; GN36 exGPU, 120W & 170W AC adapter
Ideapad Y580, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3499[JBL], 8GB, 1TB HDD(7200rpm), W7HP, backlit keyboard, 2 years international warranty

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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QUOTE(russell612 @ Feb 23 2013, 09:23 AM)
1. preffered brand: none
2. budget: rm1500
3. usage: gaming and multimedia
4. preffered laptop/screen size:15" or bigger
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Please let us know what game titles you play, so that we can judge whether you need discrete GPU.
There is nothing 17" that is within your budget.
Anyway, below are models with most powerful GPU you can get within your budget.

Lenovo
Ideapad G580, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1699, 2GB, 500GB, freeDOS, 1 yr warranty

I suggest you also look at 14". If screen resolution is the same at 1366x768, there is not much difference between 14" and 15".
G480, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS
G480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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post Feb 23 2013, 09:51 PM

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QUOTE(adeq_wan89 @ Feb 23 2013, 03:24 AM)
Asus A45vj anyone? I need a review bout this lappy, (student)
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If you really want Asus A45, get this:
A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8

Review? Google yourself lah smile.gif

Can also check with owners here:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2233532

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QUOTE(kame_lovelove @ Feb 22 2013, 09:24 PM)
hi im looking for a laptop:

1) Brand: any (reliable & tough)
2) budget: a) 3k  b) 4k c) 5k
3) usage: game, AI, officework, movies
4) screen size: 14"
plus:
- need a light & thin laptop (having shoulder pain due to my current laptop), can play latest game, have nice design
- still unsure how much to spend on the new laptop. pls help to give few options on each budget

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You want laptop that is powerful enough to play latest game. What game titles? Far Cry 3? Minecraft? Both pretty latest you know smile.gif

And you also want something that is thin and light? Ultrabook usually don't have powerful GPU to play GPU demanding games.

14" ultrabook with most powerful GPU in Malaysia right now:

HP
Envy4-1204TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M + 32GB mSATA +500GB(5400rpm)@RM2399[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8

An interesting option is this 11.6"
Illegear www.illegear.com
R-11, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2999, 8GB, 500(5400rpm), FreeDOS [CPU options: i5-3210M-i7-3630QM]
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Feb 23 2013, 09:41 PM)
1. Preferred Brand = Asus or u can recommend me others

2. Budget = <3k

3. Usage = casual use...movies,surf net,slightly gaming.

4. Preferred laptop/screen size = 15" or above.

p/s: windows 8 and touch screen is a must. smile.gif

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Touch screen on 15"? Good luck smile.gif (Better pray hard the hinge held out sweat.gif )

Only 1 15" has touch screen, and it happen to be Asus smile.gif
S550CM-CJ048H i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB + (1366x768; touch)@RM2499[2.3kg], 4GB, W8
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QUOTE(bobkadir @ Feb 23 2013, 10:13 PM)
1 year warranty international and acer malaysia.

my friend will do some programming ,gaming,rendering .

we were looking for y500 <rm3000 (not the full hd one) but everywhere >rm3400.

the FHD screen on acer is nice. thumbup.gif
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Acer Malaysia don't give International Warranty as standard warranty, iinm. (I suspect that is grey import hmm.gif )

Anyway, if you really want FHD screen, the cheapest local set is this:
Dell
Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + AMD HD7730M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + 32GB SSD + 1TB HDD(5400rpm)@RM3199, 8GB, backlit keyboard optional, W8 (negotiate, and you will get it at the same price as the Acer. On site warranty smile.gif )

If you really want the Acer, the price is ok for the spec.
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Feb 23 2013, 10:07 PM)
sounds risky hmm.gif

can you recommend others to me?
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Sorry, what others? laugh.gif As I said, this is the only model that satisfy all your requirement smile.gif
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QUOTE(wavezard @ Feb 23 2013, 10:28 PM)
1. Preferred brand - Anything
2. Budget - RM2.6
3. Usage- Heavy gaming
4. Preferred screen size- 14

in consideration : LENOVO Y400

btw guys...there a person sell in lowat...LENOVO Y400 US SET (1tb and 8g ram thumbup.gif ) and it has 1 year international warranty.....does it worth to get this US set? i will use the extra money for 2/3 years....one more thing what is the difference between this us and my set? does it hard to claim warranty in malaysia if have official receipt? and the seller also said will help to claim warranty if have problem (cant trust all seller word doh.gif ) laugh.gif
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Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD
That is the standard specs for Y400 local set.
Come with 2 years International Warranty.

Whether it is worthwhile to take the risk of buying grey import? Read the 1 post of this thread and make you own call smile.gif
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2491914
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