V5-571G-53314G50, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M@RM2199[2.3kg], 4GB, 500GB, W7HP
V3-571G-736b8G1T, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT730M(DDR3) + (1920x1080 IPS) @RM2899[2.6kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8

These two are not similar at all The V3 has a CPU that is at least 40% more powerful, GPU that is 30-40% more powerful, and a screen that is leaps and bounds better (please go out to see it to appreciate it).

The most impressive thing about MBP is the Retina Display That is the part that users are going to stare at all day, not the shell Look at the IPS screen of the V3 mentioned above.

Want nice aesthetics (quite subjective though)? Go out and look at Asus. But considered yourself warned about the iffy warranty support service by Asus Malaysia

Asus 15"
N56VZ-S3151H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 750GB, W8; color: black

Illegear www.illegear.com 11.6"
R-11, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2999, 8GB, 500(5400rpm), FreeDOS [CPU options: i5-3210M-i7-3630QM]

Lenovo 14"
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD
15"
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.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 1 2013, 11:41 PM

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1964842/
Read comments on this old thread (this model was quite hot back then )
Bear in mind the lavish praise showered was based on the fire power standard then (things has changed a bit ), and also the specs may not be exactly the same as well.

If the specs listed on the link that you provided is true, then it should be sufficient for your usage.
If the GPU is indeed GT635M, then it should be fine.

For Dota2?

The i7 CPU is way too powerful for your need. i5 is more than sufficient.
The GPU is GT635M, sufficient to play Dota2. But not high end in any mean.
The screen is only HD (1366x768). If you are only looking at HD screen, no point getting 15", a 14" will do.

If you only want HP, can consider these 14". More balanced, and most probably cheaper as well
Envy4-1204TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M + 32GB mSATA +500GB(5400rpm)@RM2399[Beats][1.75kg], 2GB, W8
Envy Dv4-5202TX/5203TX, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM2399[Beats], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), W8, black/red

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 2 2013, 12:13 AM

If you want good after sales service, then Dell is best in Malaysia. Extend warranty to 3 years, no worries even if your hardware ever has problem during warranty period The 14R SE is pretty ok heat wise. (For any laptop, if you game, please provide good external cooling like cooling pad or table fan).

Lenovo standard warranty for those 2 models are 2 year International, but need to send to SC. If you send to SC run by IBM, then the service is good. For those 2 models, you could actually opt to upgrade warranty to 3 years on site for RM250+, but you have to specifically ask for it, and some re-sellers don't even know Lenovo Malaysia offer this type of warranty upgrade

If you mean most power or best spec you can buy for your budget:

Acer
V3-571G-736b8G1T, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT730M(DDR3) + (1920x1080 IPS) @RM2899[2.6kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8

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)
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.
Don't know what is "best laptop"

Prices and specs are almost identical.
Differentiating factors are aesthetics (purely subjective preference ) and warranty support service

Above 14" and touchscreen and FHD? No such model
Anyway, touchscreen on 14" / 15" traditional laptop is not advicable.

Acer
V3-571G-736b8G1T, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT730M(DDR3) + (1920x1080 IPS) @RM2899[2.6kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8

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

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.

FHD, touchscreen, any screen size:

Acer
Aspire S7-391-53314G12, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM3799, 4GB, W8
Iconia W700, i3-2365M + Intel HD3000 + 64GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM2199, 4GB, W8

Asus
UX31A-C4032H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920 x 1080;touch)@3799[1.3kg], 4GB, W8

Dell
XPS12, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080;touch)@RM3999[1.54kg], 8GB, W8, backlit, spill resistant keyboard, build-in battery, no ODD

Samsung
ATIV Smart Pro, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM3599[884g w/o keyboard], 4GB, stylus, W8; color: black

Sony
Vaio 11 Duo, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1920x1080; touch) + 128GB SSD@RM3999[1.31kg], 4GB, W8, stylus

Utter BS
Please see Asus Malaysia Jan/Feb 13 product guide here:
http://my.asus.com/Static_WebPage/Product_Guide/

All ultrabook are sleek and thin
If you want fast booting and turning on, you need to look for models that come with full SSD (those models with mSATA SSD + SATA HDD will probably disappoint you
In order for owners to be able to upgrade RAM, there must be accessible / available RAM slot in the laptop. Some very sleek and thin ultrabook don't have RAM slot at all as RAM are fused / soldered onto the board.

Acer
M5-481TG-53316G12, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M LE (28nm Kepler) + 128GB SSD@RM2899[1.85kg], 6GB, W7HP

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
Envy4-1238TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M@RM2099[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8

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

Samsung
NP530U4C, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA + 1TB HDD@RM2999, 6GB, W7HP

Sony
Vaio SVE14115CV, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2899[1.92kg], 4GB, W8; color: silver; Vaio carry case

Toshiba
Satellite U940-1001X, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT630M + 32GB mSATA + 640GB HDD@RM2699[1.7kg], 4GB, W8, backlit keyboard

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
For model that don't come with full SSD as standard, you should / could upgrade the HDD to SSD after market (arrange with re-seller). Usually it will not void laptop hardware warranty. SSD is still expensive, 128G ~ RM300+/-, 256G ~ RM600+/-.
So model like the Envy 4 above is ideal choice. Swap in a 256G SSD, and it is still well within your budget.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 2 2013, 03:59 PM

Z480, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT640M@RM1999, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm) W8, colors: grey/red/blue
Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT645M @RM2299, 4GB, 1TB, W8; backlit, 2 years warranty (4-cell)

But you are only a couple of hundreds away from:
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD (can get it ~ RM26xx)

Save a bit more and get the Y400 for gaming

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

Those models are the best spec you can get for your budget

Need to clarify. This is not a sales thread
Most of the sifus in this thread are not re-sellers

On the Z500. You are in UK? Even though laptop in UK is slightly more expensive than Malaysia (due to GST mainly ... ), shipping charge from Malaysia to UK will probably wipe out any saving you could get (unless you are looking at really high end expensive models)
Also Lenovo Malaysia don't offer customisation service. Resellers normally will not offer to upgrade the CPU for you after market since it most probably will void hardware warranty from Lenovo.
Yes, the Z500 has that colour.

Lenovo Malaysia only release U310 & U410. The current gen of U series was plagued by wifi connection issues in the early batches (it is a global phenomena), and mainly due to that confidence in current U series is rather lackluster (even though the issues are reportedly fixed in later units released by Lenovo )

If you are in UK, then forget what I mentioned about Asus Malaysia warranty support service. It is a curse only applicable to Malaysia

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 2 2013, 10:56 PM

i7 is overkill for Dota2
But the idea is if for RM200+ more you could get a CPU that is 40% more powerful, and GPU that is at least 15% more powerful, then why not? Also the Y400 has better thermal cooling design, and red backlit (look like a gaming rig )

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 2 2013, 10:55 PM

Still haven't bought it? How many months already?

Yes, it can run Dota2 well (how many time you have to ask this )
Please, if you ever game on laptop, please, please, table fan

We understand. But everyone just have to make do within budget
Your budget is tight
Inspiron 14 (3420), i3-3110M + Nvidia GT625M@RM1599[2.1kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
The best Dell you can afford. GPU is slightly weaker, but can still handle Dota2. Come with OS.
Dell 3 years on site warranty (for Inspiron 14) could take up ~ 15% of your budget
Lenovo warranty is not bad. If you have any hardware issue (touch wood touch wood), send to SC run by IBM, much better services

Good luck in your hunting
Don't worry, a lot of people go through this stage Put our heart and mind into work that we love, the rewards will come

Most powerful spec you can buy for brand new laptop with your budget:

Dell
Inspiron 14 (3420), i3-3110M + Nvidia GT625M@RM1599[2.1kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
Lenovo
G480, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm), FreeDOS

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

Check out the garage sales thread in LYN here. Lots of reputable resellers giving good price ~ RM26xx (can further negotiate a little bit). Some of these resellers also has proper shop, some even do COD