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

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post Jan 10 2013, 09:41 PM

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QUOTE(coolman128 @ Jan 10 2013, 07:03 PM)
thx for reply,i need min 8G...
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You can upgrade yourself man, easy~ laugh.gif
Just get a 4GB RAM and put it in,you can also ask the shop people to do for you when purchasing~

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post Jan 10 2013, 09:43 PM

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QUOTE(FollowMeRogerThat @ Jan 10 2013, 05:42 PM)
Hi Sifus,

Any Asus(2 years warranty) laptop that is close to the price/specs of Dell Inspiron 15 (Approximately 1.8k with 3 years warranty)?

Dell: Inspiron 15-3521, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1499[2.25kg], Win8SL, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm)

http://www.dell.com/my/p/inspiron-15-3521/...nspiron-15-3521

Looking only at 15.6" laptop, mainly used for MS Office for office tasks
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Unfortunately no sad.gif
Asus notebooks usually come with 2 years international warranty. You'll have to pay extra to extend the warranty to 3 years nod.gif
Closest would be:
15.6"
Asus
A55VJ-SX093H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT635M@RM2499[2.52kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; color: black
A55VD-SX520/521/522H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT610M@RM2149[2.52kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8; colors: white/blue/red
A55VD-SX471/472/473, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT610M@RM1599[2.52kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8; colors: black/red/white
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post Jan 10 2013, 09:45 PM

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QUOTE(Mr.CoMoT @ Jan 10 2013, 07:42 PM)
my budget is 1.2k

think to get lenovo G580 proc b950 since I want 15" inch

it"s suitable for entertainment, Hd movie,youtube....little gaming such as fifa13...??
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Yup, it is sufficient, but try not to expect too much from it since its a budget notebook after all icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Jan 10 2013, 09:56 PM

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QUOTE(Mr.CoMoT @ Jan 10 2013, 09:51 PM)
can it support like 6-7 tabs on firefox..

and i will add 4gb ram..so 6gb.

u think will it hang if i download file maybe around 1gb...when dl finish need to wait.(at the same time browsing..wtching video...mean multitasking..

u think b950 can handle it very well?
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Sure can haha, it may be a budgeted notebook, but those are pretty simple stuffs brows.gif
When I said don't expect too much, it means try not to expect fast rendering/simulation of softwares or more demanding games tongue.gif
Still, shouldn't the newer versions of notebooks be powered by B960 already? hmm.gif

Yeah, you can add the RAM if you want, would help a bit in multitasking, but 4GB is pretty good already to be honest nod.gif
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post Jan 10 2013, 09:58 PM

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QUOTE(unknown_guy @ Jan 10 2013, 07:49 PM)
Hi,

Need recommendation for a new ultrabook.

1. Preferred Brand - Asus
2. Budget - Below 5K
3. Usage - Office Work / Entertaintment
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 13.3 and above with Touchscreen Window 8

Thanks.
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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Jan 10 2013, 09:53 PM)
Asus Malaysia has not officially launch any 13" touchscreen ultrabook.
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+1, leaving only one option for you tongue.gif
14"
Asus VivoBook S400CA=CA006H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB + (1366x768; touch)@RM2499[2kg], 4GB, W8

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post Jan 10 2013, 10:28 PM

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QUOTE(bendonarticx @ Jan 10 2013, 10:24 PM)
Oops sorry forget to mention to you. Yea it was from a previous ask for recommendation. Yes I'll be using Photoshop on it. But basic to intermediate editing only. And optical disk drive is optional, cos can get external. Any others? lol
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The R930 can run Photoshop icon_rolleyes.gif
I don't think there are any other alternatives that fulfill all your requirements...
Lightweight notebooks lack power and accessibility vice versa... we can't get the best of everything sad.gif

@nexus, any suggestions? laugh.gif

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post Jan 10 2013, 10:29 PM

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QUOTE(coolman128 @ Jan 10 2013, 10:27 PM)
thanks anyway bro, i think i will go for this one.

G480, i5-3210M + Intel HD4000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm), FreeDOS

extra buy 8G x 2 (rm 125+rm 125)
120G SSD Intel 300 rm319.
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8GB is already more than enough bro, don't waste the money... Invest more on the SSD or other accessories nod.gif
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post Jan 10 2013, 11:56 PM

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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Jan 10 2013, 11:09 PM)
TJ, don't put me on the spot lah  sweat.gif  laugh.gif
The tricky part is the VGA in 13"  hmm.gif As TJ mentioned, to find VGA in 13", you more or less has to go business class laptop now since all the consumer class 13" have gone thin and light and remove lots of legacy port  tongue.gif
Closest alternative I could think off (err ... I just get its bigger sibling E6430 recently  tongue.gif  )
Latitude E6330, i5-3320M + Intel HD4000@RM4380[1.65kg], W7P (32-bit), 3 years Pro support; [CPU options: i5-3320M-i7-3520M]
You have your required DVD ODD, VGA, miniHDMI, 2x USB3, 1xUSB 2 eSATA, SD card, 750G HDD.
Seems like over your budget. But the other day, I saw it in LYP selling at RM3k with 1 year warranty  sweat.gif The upshot is this is more commonly found than R930, and it's possible for you to find some good deal if you do some leg work laugh.gif
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post Jan 11 2013, 10:04 PM

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QUOTE(duttway @ Jan 11 2013, 04:36 PM)
hi there, would like to get some ideas:-
1. Preferred Brand
none
2. Budget
RM 2-3k
3. Usage
casual gaming, photoshop
4. Preferred laptop/screen size
13.3-15

can recommend for both touch and non-touch screens? thanks!
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Touchscreen notebooks are not suitable for gaming unfortunately sad.gif
15.6"
Lenovo
14"
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD

15.6"
Ideapad Y580, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GTX660M + 1920x1080 @RM2999[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB/W8, backlit keyboard, 2 yrs warranty

These two options offer the most bang for the buck nod.gif

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post Jan 11 2013, 10:20 PM

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QUOTE(ilovestrawberry @ Jan 11 2013, 06:59 PM)
hello! seeking opinions and recommendations on labtops.
1. Preferred Brand
    none. but currently using asus a52J.
2.  budget
    2-3k
3.  usage
    can play some good graphic games .
4. Preferred laptop/screensize
    15.6'' 

(prefer nvidia > ati..) tongue.gif
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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Jan 11 2013, 10:04 PM)

15.6"
Ideapad Y580, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GTX660M + 1920x1080 @RM2999[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB/W8, backlit keyboard, 2 yrs warranty

The best gaming notebook you can get for Rm3k icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Jan 11 2013, 10:23 PM

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QUOTE(kevin94lee @ Jan 11 2013, 09:35 PM)
anyone know the lowest price for lenovo y480??
thanks...smile.gif
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The Y480 is EOL-ed already and no longer that easy to find.... its been said that remaining ones being sold are refurbished or imported sets and are not covered by Lenovo Malaysia in terms of warranty...
Better go for the Y400 instead, its only RM100 more expensive, with similar specs (but potentially better because of the ultrabay) and a much better looking design brows.gif
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QUOTE(NickyLumix @ Jan 12 2013, 12:10 PM)
Hi all Sifu,

Kindly recommend , below requirement :~

Budget : 2500 below
Brand : Any with above budget
Spec : at least i5, 750gb, 2gb memory
Inch : Any with above budget
Usage : Facebook, Web, Microsoft Office , Photo edit , light facebook game

For girl punya... Thanks
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An ultrabook would be good, with money to spare (but unfortunately most of them don't have 750GB HDD) brows.gif
14"
Asus VivoBook S400CA=CA006H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB + (1366x768; touch)@RM2499[2kg], 4GB, W8

Dell [Ultrabook]Inspiron 14z, i3-3217U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2099[1.87kg], 4GB, W7HB/W8, *no VGA port, OD

HP [Ultrabook] Envy 4-Ultrabook 4-1035TU, i3-2377M + Intel HD3000 + [32GB mSATA+ 500GB HDD(5400rpm)]@RM2159, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP

Lenovo [Ultrabook]S400, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2099[1.8kg], 4GB, W7HB; W8@RM2199

Personally I'd suggest either the Asus (good-looking, touchscreen; but lousy warranty support), HP (good-looking) and Lenovo (good-looking, cheaper and ergonomic).
Use remaining money to extend warranty to 3 years brows.gif
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QUOTE(LilRazor @ Jan 12 2013, 12:21 PM)
Hey guys im currently using Acer Aspire V3-571G-73614G1TMakk 15.4 inch

i would need recommendation of a new laptop with higher screen resolution than my current one.

Budget : not above 3k
Brand : Any
Spec : similar or better than my current model 
Usage : Games (BF3) , After Effects , Premiere Pro , Photoshop , Maya and 3DS Max
Preferred : Screen resolution size larger than 1366x768

if laptop above than 3k do list it down too ... might consider

Thanks smile.gif
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There's only one FullHD notebook below RM3k laugh.gif
Lenovo Ideapad Y580, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GTX660M + 1920x1080 @RM2999[JBL], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB/W8, backlit keyboard, 2 yrs warranty

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QUOTE(LilRazor @ Jan 12 2013, 02:41 PM)
hmm really? will go and check it out later smile.gif oh any others above 3k then?

i made the wrong choice buying my laptop only to notice the screen reso wayy to small to do my work

Thanks smile.gif
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The next closest options:
15.6"
Dell
Inspiron 15R, i7-3517U + AMD HD8730M + (1920x1980; anti-glare)@RM3199[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8SL
Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + AMD HD7730M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + 32GB SSD + 1TB HDD(5400rpm)@RM3199, 8GB,backlit keyboard optional, W7HP/W8
Vostro 3560, i7-3632QM + AMD HD7670M + 32GB SSD + 750GB(7200rpm) HDD + (1920x1080)@RM3209[2.57kg], 8GB, W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze

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QUOTE(coolman128 @ Jan 12 2013, 05:49 PM)
Finally I setting up my Lenovo g480 I5 with 8G X 2 in windows 8 pro. I scared my 16g not enough in future  biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(Rapidknight @ Jan 12 2013, 06:15 PM)
1. Brand:
Lenovo, Dell, Asus (Unless you can recommend me another barand that has very reasonable specs)

2. Budget:
Not above 3k, the lower the better of course =)

3. Usage:
Engineering softwares like AutoCad doing stuff like 3D modelling

4. Preferred laptop/screen size
Im not picky about the size but generally I dun like too big coz it's too bulky, 14'' is a reasonable size

Please recommend a brand/model that you know to be reliable and durable, my first laptop (Acer Aspire 4740G) snuffed out after 2 years and that seems like a very short time.

All i need i a fast pc that can handle engineering softwares, i dun really care about the other fancy stuffs that come bundled with consumer pcs.

And theres one thing i dun understand, what is the hardware in pcs that receives the wifi signals? and are all these in every pc same in terms of the ability to receive signals?
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Usually people running AutoCad and 3D modelling stuffs would prefer 15" notebooks because of the FullHD screen (larger workspace)...
But if you want a 14", then this one has the best specs (before the Asus G46 comes in, if it comes tongue.gif):
Lenovo Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD

Going down one level would be these:
14"
Asus A45VS-VX028H, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT640M@RM2899[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8

Dell Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2799[2.38kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm); backlit keyboard optional

Lenovo V480, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT630M@RM2899, 4GB,750GB(5400rpm), W7P

Toshiba Satellite M840-1009XG/XP/XQ, i7-3612QM + AMD HD7670M@RM2799[2kg], 4GB, 750GB, W7HP; colors: Gold/Pink/Blue

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QUOTE(ilovestrawberry @ Jan 13 2013, 12:15 AM)
hmm.. my current asus a52j is using 500GB 7200rpm  one wor. all in all, the lenovo is that good?  hmm.gif  ohmy.gif
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Its the best you can get for under Rm3k nod.gif
The HDD runs a bit slower than your A52j, and runs abit hot.. but easily rectifiable by upgrading to SSD (when you have the budget later on) icon_rolleyes.gif
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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Jan 13 2013, 06:51 AM)
Bila Microsoft surface pro mau keluar? tongue.gif
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Eying on one bro? brows.gif
Last I've read it'll be released in January, so for Malaysia, probably around end of February or even March tongue.gif
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QUOTE(Mr.CoMoT @ Jan 13 2013, 04:24 PM)
guys its lenovo s300 good? since it ultrabook..using it for browsing..youtube..hd movies 720p/1080p...

connect to tv 40" vida hdmi watching 1080p..

a simple editing from photoshop...

my budget is 1.2k only...i dun a bulky notebook..and yes i know s300 dun have a dvd..its ok..

but the main thing i want to know that pentium 997 its enough? since i see bench b950 > 997...hmm
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Usually a 14" mainsteam notebook would be a better pick because of the better performance. but since you are more interested in portability, the S300 will do nod.gif
It can handle the stuffs you mentioned, but try not to expect too much in Photoshop, especially more intensive tasks laugh.gif
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QUOTE(Cranky guy @ Jan 13 2013, 04:53 PM)
Hey guys, need a recommendation.

Preferred brand- None, any brand works.

Budget- Below 1k, a bit higher is OK.

Usage- Gaming and web browsing.

Preferred screen size- Not a problem, the smaller the better
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Your budget is a bit too low for any serious gaming unfortunately sad.gif
You need around at least Rm1.5k to get a decent budget gaming machine capable of playing the latest games at around low-mid level graphic settings hmm.gif

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