The link that you provide is this:
Inspiron 14-3421, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT625M@RM1649[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell; W8SL@RM1899
You are ok with no OS?
Your budget was RM1.5k?
Nearest to the one you list are these:
Lenovo
G480, i5-3230M + Intel HD4000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm), FreeDOS
G480, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1799, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS

I remember you mention you only play 2D games, FB games? Nothing GPU intensive at all?
Plus your other usage is also not CPU demanding.
If you budget is really tight, look for Ivy Bridge i3 (i3-3xxxM) with Intel HD 4000. It satisfy your usage requirement.

Laptop normally has those "warranty void if broken" seals all over the place if you open the panels.
You normally will not find those seals at HDD bay. If you upgrade the HDD to SSD, your SSD warranty is from the SSD brands (which normally come with 3-5 year warranty). It will not void the overall hardware warranty of your laptop.

Yes, that's what I said. Just look for model that come with HDD only (don't even bother about those with mSATA SSD + SATA HDD). Just replace the HDD with 256G SSD and you will be very happy Do a clean install of OS, avoid all the HP bloatware.

Yes, you are right. The Envy4-1238TX is only with 2G RAM Upgrade to 4G or more (4G sticks is ~ RM80). It has 2 RAM slots.

At this juncture, I have to keep controlling myself from being seduced by Asus due to Asus Malaysia iffy warranty support services

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 3 2013, 02:00 PM

When you said "probably gaming", what game titles you have in mind?

For current gen CPU, AMD lost big time to Intel in terms of CPU performance (highest A10 may get whacked by i3 ). AMD IGPU is still better than Intel IGPU (HD 4000). But for your budget, you could get some low end discrete GPU which is better than IGPU from either.

Dell
Inspiron 14 (3420), i3-3110M + Nvidia GT625M@RM1599[2.1kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
Inspiron 14-3421, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT625M@RM1649[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell; W8SL@RM1899

Lenovo
G480, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1499, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS
G480, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1799, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

3 very different models, and all much more expensive than the budget in your original post

The Dell XPS 14 is a 14" ultrabook with GT630M.
The UX32VD is a 13" ultrabook with GT620M.
The M-14x is a little giant weight 3kg (and the spec you list is RSP ~ RM5.5k)

What is your budget? What is your usage? How much weight can you handle?

Oh boy What a mis-understanding we have here You talking about Aussie Dollar. Whole different ball game altogether

For AUD1.4k, you can get a lot of love

Can only comment about models that is available in Malaysia though
Yes, you should go for i7 quad core (i5 mobile CPU is only duo core), the Autodesk programs can make use of the additional power (can render at home, don't need to use college's machine).
Definitely opt for FHD screen for more work space.

To h*e*l*l with Alienware. If you want that kind of power and bling bling, look for Clevo barebone in Australia.

Consider these (all prices are in Ringgit Malaysia. Current FX rate is ~ AUD/MYR 3.15. However, laptop in Msia is cheaper as we don't have GST here). Obviously, specs may differ slightly.

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

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

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

A55VD, 1 is over your budget. Both are lower spec than what were suggested earlier.

A43S? - 2011 model, using 2nd gen core CPU (at best), the best GPU is only ~ GT630M range, iinm.

FIFA is not GPU demanding. Borderlands 2, you need GT630M or better to play reasonably at med setting at 1366x768 resolution.

If you absolutely must have Asus, then closest:

A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8
K46CM-WX059V, i3-3217U + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, 4-cell battery, W7HP, OD

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 3 2013, 06:28 PM

Don't understand
The 15R SE after extend warranty to 3 years on site only come to RM3448 (i just tried How do you get RM3.7k?). Negotiate, it will go back down to RM3.1k easy

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 3 2013, 10:11 PM

Take a deep breath You mean the "Fn" key is always activated? Do you by accident hit the "Fn" key twice (2 presses in quick succesion)? (There is a setting in BIOS for some models of laptop whereby if you hit "Fn" twice is stay "on" ) (There are also option is BIOS whereby "Fn" keys are set to be always on).

If it is really keyboard problem, quickly bring it back to the re-seller and ask for 1-to-1 exchange
So sorry this happen to you

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 3 2013, 10:10 PM

Do you mean the Dell Inspiron 14 and the Lenovo G480?
The Dell Inspiron 14 come with 1 year on site warranty support service (on site mean if you laptop experience any hardware problem, you call Dell, after remote diagnostics, Dell will send technician to your place to fix it, you don't need to send laptop to SC).
The Lenovo G480 come with 1 year warranty. If you live around KL, if experience any hardware problem, send it to SC run by IBM (not the one in LYP ), better services.
Both brands has much better reputation and owners experience in terms of warranty support services compared to Asus Malaysia
You can find both brands easily in LYP. Dell can be bought online as well through Dell Online (accept credit card with no extra charges). You can also check out reputable re-sellers right here in LYN garage sales forum

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 3 2013, 10:26 PM

Yup, RM34xx is the going price for Y500 now You do notice the RSP is RM3799 right, 10% discount without negotiation
Laptop above RM3k has ok margin for brands. Getting ~ 10% off (your target) is not hard
The trick with Dell is that you can actually online negotiate with a few agents Just straigth up and ask for RM3.1k. They give you buy, they don't give, go to another agent

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 3 2013, 10:25 PM

Don't worry about the Y400. There are a lot of people out there who actually bought those Y500 grey import units without the ultrabay GPU. If you indeed go for Y500, you could easily off load your ultrabay GPU for ~ RM500+
Do note that Y500 (due to the SLI setup) don't support Nvidia Optimus, i.e. the GT650M is always on and the Intel HD4000 was disabled permanently, so the battery performance is worse compared to models that can make use of the HD4000.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 3 2013, 11:08 PM

Glossy screen.
Z400 and Z500 are so new, you hardly find any review on them
Lenovo Z series is quite easy to find in stores (KL, Penang, ... )

Not many matte screen for consumer laptop (except Samsung, which matte screen is the norm rather than exception )
Cheap alternative is to buy a matte screen protector.

You are late to the Y480 party It's EOL. If you find any brand new unit now, it is probably grey import.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 3 2013, 11:13 PM

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

Lenovo
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD
Z400 touch, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT645M + (1366x768; touch)@RM2699, 4GB, 1TB, W8; backlit, 2 years warranty
Z480, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT640M@RM1999, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm) W8, colors: grey/red/blue
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.

She may have MBA addiction

Asus (not white, but look quite nice)
K46CM-WX090H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD

HP (not white, but look nice enough. Swap in a full 256G SSD for best user experience)
Envy4-1238TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M@RM2099[Beats][1.75kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8

Lenovo
Z400 touch, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT645M + (1366x768; touch)@RM2699, 4GB, 1TB, W8; backlit, 2 years warranty
Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT645M @RM2299, 4GB, 1TB, W8; backlit, 2 years warranty (4-cell)
Z500 touch, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT645M + (1366x768; touch)@RM2699, 4GB, 1TB, W8; backlit, 2 years warranty
S400, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM1999[1.8kg], 4GB, W7HB; AMD HD7450M/W8@RM2199

Sony
Vaio SVE14126CV, i5-3210M + AMD HD7550M@RM2299[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8; colors: black/pink/white;Vaio backpack

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

MacBookAir 11", i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 64GB SSD@RM3099[1.08kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX
MacBookAir 11", i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3399[1.08kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX

Ask her to bite the bullet and save a bit, within touching distance of her dream machine

Just don't expect miracles on laptop speakers, ok? (due to size constraint)

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 4 2013, 11:52 AM

Good for you Do you mean when you online register the unit for warranty with Lenovo, it gave you 2 years warranty period?

MacBookAir 13", i5-3427U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1440x900)@RM3699[1.35kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX

Well, if she save RM100 per month for 9 months, can get this one Also tying in nicely with the launch of Haswell Try this (which I use to sooth my juniors ) "Good thing come to those who wait"

Those "background processes" are called bloatware for a reason you know
Majority of them (including those from Lenovo you mentioned) could be un-installed without loss of usability.
Unless you go for FHD screen, there is no compelling reason to opt for 15" vs 14"

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

Dell
Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + AMD HD7730M@RM2199, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm); backlit keyboard optional, W8
Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + AMD HD7730M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + 32GB SSD + 1TB HDD(5400rpm)@RM3199, 8GB, backlit keyboard optional, W8

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
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.