Budget:
Around RM2k - 2.5k

Usage:
Heavy gaming (Dota 2 only), programming

Preferred Model:
A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8 + additional 4-8GB DDR3 external RAM perhaps

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

Any advice? will consider other model too

Are you guys running a torture house or something?
Yea, some of the old laptops have amazing built quality

I don't think T14 is in Malaysia yet
But I remember T14 spec is just i3/5/7-3xxxU with Intel HD4000, HDD, ODD.

Look at these to see if they strike your fancy:

Acer
M5-481TG-53316G12, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M LE (28nm Kepler) + 128GB SSD@RM2899[1.85kg], 6GB, W7HP
M5-481PTG-53316G52, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M + 20GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2999, 10-point touch, W8

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

Dell
Inspiron 14z, i5-3317U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2449[1.87kg], 4GB, W8 *no VGA port, OD

HP
Envy4-1111TX, i5-3317U + AMD HD7670M + [32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)]@RM2599[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, W8

Samsung
NP530U4C, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA + 1TB HDD@RM2999[1.81kg], 6GB, ODD, W8

Those 2 models are your best bet within your budget
Get RAM, get SSD, (for Dell) extend warranty for the remaining of your budget.
Unless you up your budget to go
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jan 16 2013, 02:38 PM

Thanks for the info, if just ignore the ultrabook, is the Lenovo Y580 worth to buy? Do this Y580 had same wifi issue like U310, U410?

Y580 is 15" (not 14"). Heavy. Total overkill for light gaming
Worth to buy? If you are looking for the best gaming laptop money can buy in Malaysia under RM3k, YES YES YES

Y580 don't have the wifi issue as in U series (which allegedly has been solved btw, but I can't verify ).
Nevertheless, the Y580 in Malaysia is getting the Broadcom wireless chipset, and the wireless performance is not the most ideal

what the model code? i thought that the i5 with win7 is no more...now with win8 750gb but 5400rpm..however pls give me the i5 wun7 and i5 win8 code.tq

want to ask Asus N56 build quality ok ? help friend buy

hello all sifu

i'm looking for the best laptop i can get for under 2k

main use for work but also good if the unit can take a bit of gaming on the side, e.g. running top games on minimum specs

preferably 15 inch and above, don't mind heavy weight, not so concerned about super long batt life either

to round up:

budget: 2k
brand: any
usage: word, powerpoint, heavy multitasking, gaming (e.g. new fps's on min spec)
screen size: 15in 1920x1080

any recommendations?

p.s. i have received an offer for an asus k52j for 1.5k but it cant be bumped up to 1920 res and that irritates me a bit :S

You will stay irritated
At your budget, there is no 15" with FHD.

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

15" laptop with the most raw power around your budget:
Lenovo
Ideapad Z580, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M@RM2299, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), W7HB, white
Ideapad Z580, i7-3612QM + Nvidia GT640M@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS, white
Dell
Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + AMD HD7730M@RM2199, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm); backlit keyboard optional, W7HP/W8

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jan 16 2013, 09:47 PM

asus k52j old model rite?

Yup, 2-3 years old at least.

N56VZ-S4284H, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3699[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 1TB, W8; color: black
N56VZ-S3151H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 750GB, W8; color: black

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-N...ok.78305.0.html
Read review here. (spec may differ slightly)

Personally, I just find the i7 spec run quite warm. Otherwise, quite nice in term of build quality.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jan 16 2013, 09:43 PM

absolutely none?

i'd actually put 1920 1080 over performance in some aspects, but 2k really is my limit

Thanks @nexus2238 for the info.. really appreaciate it.. sorry for the late reply

Get an external monitor

hmm, ok, then is it worth to get a new laptop for 2k over an asus a52j for 1.5k?

What can fight with lenovo y500 sli class?

1. Preferred Brand: Dont mind

2. Budget :< RM3,000 ( around 2500 would be better)

3. Usage: gaming (dota 2 / fifa13 / football manager 13 ) , college work

4. Preferred laptop screen size: 14"/15"

5. Extra : backlight keyboard

6. preferred laptop : lenovo y400 but im worried about the screen resolution (is it okay?)

Thanks in advance