If your sister usage is only movie and web surfing, don't need i5 i3 with HD 4000 is more than enough

Dell
Inspiron 14-3421, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT625M@RM1649[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell; W8SL@RM1899
Inspiron 14z, i3-3227U + Intel HD4000@RM1899[1.87kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, *no VGA port, OD

Lenovo
G480, i5-3230M + Intel HD4000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm), FreeDOS
S400, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM1999[1.8kg], 4GB, W7HB; AMD HD7450M/W8@RM2199

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

UX32VD-R3001H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA SSD + 500GB HDD@RM2999[1.45kg], 4GB, W8
K46CM-WX090H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD

When you said you "need to use it for autocad and photoshop", do you mean this laptop has to be the primary machine that you use to use some heavy lifting autocad and photoshop work, or this laptop is to open some autocad and photoshop files and do some light amendment / touch up?

Since you are thinking UX32VD, I supposed your budget is around RM3k?

Do you really have to have ultrabook?

The fact:
Autocad and photoshop make use of CPU, quadcore i7 is nice for heavy work. i5 M(obile) is also better than i5 U(LV).
Unless you go into 3D (or some fancy effect), the GPU don't have large impact on autocad and photoshop performance

So the conclusion is like this:
If you don't do 3D (or fancy effect) in autocad or photoshop, UX32VD and K46CM perform more or less the same, since both use the same CPU.
If you do 3D, K46CM is slightly better.
Nevertheless, if you need to do heavy lifting work in autocad and photoshop, preferably look past ultrabook, and get a laptop with i7

If you can live with a 11.6" screen, consider this one Combination of power and mobility
www.illegear.com
R-11, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2999, 8GB, 500(5400rpm), FreeDOS [CPU options: i5-3210M-i7-3630QM]

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 25 2013, 09:52 AM

Portégé R930-2001 come with W7, not easy to find (unless some re-sellers have old stock, but Toshiba is not exactly a very popular laptop brand )
Try Portégé R930-2028B, exact same spec, just come with W8

If your 3D modelling is small scale (but our definition of "small scale" may differ ), even HD4000 can handle

What I mean:
If you need something powerful and portable, R-11 is good choice.
If your usage of autocad / photoshop is not heavy, UX32VD and K46CM (there is no K36CM ) will perform more or less the same, since both has the same CPU. (So if 1 work for you, the other should be as well; but if 1 suck, the other most likely will suck )
The difference for you then is the weight and price. UX32VD is more expensive (you can find it ~ RM27xx) and lighter. K46CM is near 2kg (without adapter).

If you can wait till Sep13, definitely wait for it. Haswell should be out by then.
You won't find much difference in term of CPU performance. IGPU will be better but not relevant to you.
The most benefit is it is newer () and more power efficient.

There are 13" ultrabook, which is really slim and light (< 1.5kg) and more expensive (usually come with full SSD), and there are 14" ultrabook which are cheaper
For word processing or watching movie, you don't need powerful CPU. If you watch FHD movie, you need FHD screen, which could only be found in 13".
You have good budget, can go for the best

Acer
Aspire S7-391-53314G12, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM3799, 4GB, W8

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

Asus
UX31A-R4005H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920 x 1080)@RM3499[1.3kg], 4GB, W8

Dell
XPS13, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3399[1.36kg], 4GB, W8, backlit
XPS13, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD + (1920x1080)@RM4299[1.36kg], 8GB, W8, backlit

HP
Envy SpectreXT 13-2215TU, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM2899[1.39kg], 4GB, W8,backlit keyboard

Lenovo
IdeaPad Yoga 13, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3399, 4GB, 2 years; colors: grey/orange

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

With your budget, it's not easy to find 13" with i5.
Asus
S300CA-C1033H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768;touch)@RM2399, 4GB, 500GB, W8
Dell
Vostro 3360, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000@RM2249[1.67kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze
HP
ProBook 4341s, i5-3210M + AMD HD7570M@RM2699, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7P, anti-glare
Samsung
NP530U3C, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2699[1.52kg], 4GB, W8

If you look for 14" ultrabook:
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
Inspiron 14z, i7-3517U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2749[1.87kg], 8GB, W8 *no VGA port, OD (i7 ULV is still duo core, but faster than i5 ULV)
HP
Envy4-1238TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M@RM2099[Beats][1.75kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
Lenovo
S400, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM1999[1.8kg], 4GB, W7HB; AMD HD7450M/W8@RM2199
Toshiba
Satellite U940-1001X, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT630M + 32GB mSATA + 640GB HDD@RM2699[1.7kg], 4GB, W8, backlit keyboard

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 25 2013, 03:48 PM

In that case your deadline is pretty tight Haswell is expected to be launched by 3Q13, but brands normally take a bit of time to launch new models, and for those models to reach Malaysia, could take a couple more months

As I said, if you are looking for gaming laptop, Haswell CPU performance won't beat Ivy Bridge by much (may be 5% clock for clock for what I read so far). The major improvement is going to be on the IGPU, but that is not relevant for gaming laptop unless you are looking for very light gaming with IGPU. The other benefit is the better power consumption profile.

If you like Y500, then go for it. But for your budget, top up a bit you could get something really awesome
www.illegear.com
RS-15, i5-3210M + AMD HD7970M + (1920x1080)@RM5299, 8GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS [CPU Options: i5-3210M - i7-3940XM][GPU options: GTX680M]

Since you ask the question, do you know what is the definition of "ultrabook"? (Just in case you are wondering, ultrabook is an Intel trademark, so basically if Intel said a model is an ultrabook, it is an ultrabook )
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ult...er-devices.html

TJ, I am too lazy. Normally I just look at the display model and see if the ultrabook sticker in on or not

Actually, I love this model precisely because it don't have a stock SSD from HP
Most 14" ultrabook come with a mSATA SSD + SATA HDD combination. Not ideal in term of responsiveness.
This baby just give us the HDD, save cost by omitting the mSATA SSD.

Envy4-1204TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M + 32GB mSATA +500GB(5400rpm)@RM2399[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, W8
Envy4-1238TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M@RM2099[Beats][1.75kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8

If you look at these two models, the 1238TX save RM300 by omitting the mSATA SSD (more or less). But RM300 can actually get us a 128G SATA SSD So owner could buy a full SATA SSD, swap with the HDD (keep it as external or trade in), and get a much more responsive, lighter, longer battery performance, cooler running ultrabook

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 26 2013, 12:40 AM

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

Very nice screen. i7 quad core for all the adobe premier pro and photoshop work. GPU can handle HoN.
Price is RSP, negotiable.

Screen size preferred? Since you did not mention, assume 14".

Asus
A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8
K46CM-WX090H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD

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

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
Use your remaining budget to increase RAM (Asus) (4G stick ~ RM80), swap HDD with SSD (256G ~ RM600+/-, 128G ~ RM300+/-).

full SSD come standard in models by brands is expensive
SSD 128G ~ RM300+/-, 256G ~ RM600+/-. You can buy after market and swap with the HDD, normally will not void laptop hardware warranty.

Gaming - what game titles do you play? Anyway 13" models are mostly ultrabook, and 13" ultrabook normally come with Intel HD4000 IGPU. Come play some games, but not satisfactory for lots of GPU demanding titles.

Consider 14".

Asus
A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8
K46CM-WX090H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD

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

HP
Envy4-1238TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M@RM2099[Beats][1.75kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8

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

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

If you want to play GTA4 reasonably, you need good CPU and good GPU. Intel HD 4000 will not cut it for GTA4 (unless you like to play in 800x600 at lowest preset ).
So you can pretty much rule out
Surface Pro
Yoga 11s
U410
U310
U845T
blah blah blah blah ...

If you really reallly need touch screen, and want to be able to play GTA4 as well:

Acer
M5-481PTG-53316G52, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M + 20GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2999, 10-point touch, W8

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT730M + (1366x768;touch)@RM2099[2.33kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), Linux; W8@RM2399

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 26 2013, 02:30 PM

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

Price is RSP, negotiable.
Use remaining budget to extend warranty to 3 years. Any hardware problem, call Dell, Dell technician come to you to fix the laptop

As I said, GTA 4, Intel HD4000, playable if you stick with 800x600 or 1024x768, lowest preset. If you are thinking at native resolution (HD or FHD) (some of the models you have in mind have FHD screen ), it just crawl.
If you are happy with that, by all means

When Haswell launch, all ultrabook must have touchscreen (in order to qualify for the ultrabook sticker ) So you definitely will have more touchscreen laptop choices compared to now.
But Haswell laptops probably will only appear in 4Q13 in Malaysia, could you wait that long?

Is the Y480 a local set? If it is a grey import, not advisable to buy, may have problem claiming warranty from Lenovo Malaysia later.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 27 2013, 05:11 PM

Errr ... if you are using it mostly as desktop replacement, meant that you will plug in AC power most of the time, then why are you concern with good battery performance?

Your usage don't need powerful CPU or GPU, i3 & HD 4000 is more than enough.

Acer 14"
V5-471G-33214G50, i3-3217U + Nvidia GT620M@RM1799[2.1kg], 4GB, 500GB, W7HP
V5-471PG-53334G50, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT710M@RM1899, 4GB, 500GB, W8
M5-481PTG-53316G52, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M + 20GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2999, 10-point touch, W8
15"
V5-571G-53314G50, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M@RM2199[2.3kg], 4GB, 500GB, W7HP
M3-581TG-53316G52, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M + 20GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2699[2.25kg], 6GB

HP 14"
Envy4-1238TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M@RM2099[Beats][1.75kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b051TU, i3-2367M + Intel HD3000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
Pavilion G4-2205/2206/2207TX, i5-3210M + AMD HD7670M@RM2099[2.19kg], 2GB ,500GB(5400rpm), W8, colors: white/red/black

Lenovo 14"
G480, i5-3230M + Intel HD4000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm), FreeDOS
Z480, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT640M@RM1999, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm) W8, colors: grey/red/blue
S400, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM1999[1.8kg], 4GB, W7HB; AMD HD7450M/W8@RM2199
15"
Ideapad G580, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1699, 2GB, 500GB, freeDOS, 1 yr warranty
Ideapad Z580, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M@RM2299, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), W7HB, white
Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT645M @RM2299, 4GB, 1TB, W8; backlit, 2 years warranty (4-cell) (battery performance not good)

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
Use your remaining budget to extend warranty (HP, 3 years), swap HDD with SSD (SSD 256G ~ RM600+/-, 128G ~ RM300+/-)

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Mar 27 2013, 05:22 PM

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2392413
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2491914
Read the 1st post of these thread to know how to identify Lenovo local set, and links to thread whereby users complain about Lenovo Malaysia warranty support of grey imports.