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post Mar 27 2013, 05:58 PM

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QUOTE(eJiM @ Mar 27 2013, 05:47 PM)
Ok...AP set is another issue. Just want to know, which one is better in term of reliability n will be most least overheat between Y480 and Dell inspiron 14R (i7 + gt650m) vs (i5 + gt730m) ?
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Who care about reliability? laugh.gif All models has lemon unit. That's why the warranty support is important, and the AP set is THE issue.
Of course more powerful component (i7 + GT650M) will generate more heat. For laptop at this price range, please don't expect great heat sink, fantastic cooling fan, high end thermal paste. You are dealing with a 14" case. The Y480 will run hotter than the 14R. (Btw, 14R SE has better build than 14R)

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post Mar 28 2013, 10:02 AM

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QUOTE(Lycan91 @ Mar 27 2013, 09:30 PM)
hye. biggrin.gif

my friend of mine is searching a new laptop for gaming, graphic usage. and he found 2 laptops
Ideapad Y500 or Asus N56VZ-S4284H.

which one is the preffered one?
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QUOTE(Lycan91 @ Mar 28 2013, 12:14 AM)
he's more to cad, such as catia, solidwork etc. for engineering design software. smile.gif
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N56VZ-S4284H, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3699[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 1TB, W8; color: black
Ideapad Y500, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080)@RM3799, 4GB, 500GB, W8; GN36 exGPU, 120W & 170W AC adapter

For gaming, if your friend play games that support SLI, then Y500 is better. Otherwise, it is the same.
For Catia, Solidwork, again, CPU and GPU is both model is the same.
The N56VZ come with Bluray ODD, the Y500 come with a ultrabay GPU that your friend may or may not use (could be sold for RM600+ laugh.gif and use that money to buy a 256G SSD)
Both have 2 years warranty (Asus warranty support is iffy though).
Y500 always run the GT650M, N56VZ can utilise the Intel HD4000 IGPU to save power.

So the choice basically boil down to aesthetic preference smile.gif

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post Mar 28 2013, 10:30 PM

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QUOTE(Stitchie @ Mar 28 2013, 09:14 PM)
ASUS VivoBook S400CA-UH51
Toshiba Satellite U845T-S4165

latter one is slightly faster, lighter, and pricier.

latter one have to wait, how about the customer service/warranty/quality?
might keep the laptop on for long hours.
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QUOTE(Stitchie @ Mar 28 2013, 09:52 PM)
any other model recommended?
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Touchscreen? i5 ULV? RM3k?

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

HP
Envy TouchSmart Ultrabook 4-1239TU, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm) + (1366x768; touch)@RM2799[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, W8

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

Samsung
NP540U3C, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768; touch) + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2999, 8GB, W8
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post Mar 28 2013, 11:06 PM

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QUOTE(Stitchie @ Mar 28 2013, 10:47 PM)
I'm concerned about the weight and thickness too, samsung's seems good, but can't notice much people using it
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Please go out and look at the real things. These are ultrabook you know (what thickness? laugh.gif )
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post Mar 29 2013, 07:05 AM

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QUOTE(Stitchie @ Mar 28 2013, 11:20 PM)
weight!! anything above 1.8kg is alot for me...
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Out of 4 models listed, 3 are below 1.8kg (without adapter) laugh.gif
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post Mar 29 2013, 07:20 AM

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QUOTE(manypplwan @ Mar 28 2013, 10:39 PM)
1. Preferred Brand : Not Acer
2. Budget : Below 2k
3. Usage: idk. for my sis who's studying
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: screen size 11" to 12" or maybe along with 13"

thanks
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"idk" - you don't know what your sis is going to use it for? Could you ask her? smile.gif
Small screen size - may not be suitable for school work. Ask her to confirm again smile.gif
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post Mar 29 2013, 01:54 PM

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QUOTE(manypplwan @ Mar 28 2013, 10:39 PM)
1. Preferred Brand : Not Acer
2. Budget : Below 2k
3. Usage: idk. for my sis who's studying
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: screen size 11" to 12" or maybe along with 13"

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QUOTE(manypplwan @ Mar 29 2013, 01:11 PM)
maybe for softwares like Prezi and some movies. microsoft word and for presentation.
she want small one cuz easy to bring to class. long battery life is important too
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The thing with 11-13" laptop models is that they are either cheap with lousy spec or expensive, hardly any middle ground like RM2k laugh.gif

Anyway, your sis don't need powerful CPU or GPU.
Don't go for NetBook with Intel Atom or AMD E series CPU though (despite the very good battery performance), these could be slightly under-powered dealing with big Excel files or fancy PowerPoint slides.

Acer
Aspire V5-171-53312G50s, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000@RM1799, 2GB, 500GB, W8

Asus
VivoBook X200E-CT009H/CT158H/CT177H, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768; touch)@RM1599[1.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8; colors: Grey, Pink, 1 year

Dell
Vostro 3360, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM2009[1.67kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze

Lenovo
ThinkPad Edge E120, i3-2357UM + Intel HD3000@RM1999[1.5kg],W7HP, water resistant keyboard, Colors: Red/Black
S300, Pentium 997 + Intel HD3000 @RM1199[1.8kg], 2GB,500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS; W7HB/W8@RM1399, no ODD, 1 yr warranty

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

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post Mar 29 2013, 02:04 PM

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QUOTE(BEEE @ Mar 29 2013, 12:02 PM)
hi, I need recommendation for a laptop for work and light gaming

1) brand: can be any
2) budget: ~RM 3000
3) screensize: more than 12"
4) must be very portable
5) sleek professional design ^.^
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I can understand "sleek cool" "sleek chic", but "sleek professional" hmm.gif laugh.gif icon_rolleyes.gif

I hope your light gaming is those FB flash game stuff, otherwise you should consider this:
www.illegear.com
R-11, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2999, 8GB, 500(5400rpm), FreeDOS [CPU options: i5-3210M-i7-3630QM] (opt out the logo, this look d*a*m*n professional like a Thinkpad laugh.gif )

Otherwise:

Asus
UX32VD-R3001H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA SSD + 500GB HDD@RM2999[1.45kg], 4GB, W8

Dell
Vostro 3360, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000@RM2249[1.67kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze

Lenovo
ThinkPad Edge E120, i3-2357UM + Intel HD3000@RM1999[1.5kg],W7HP, water resistant keyboard, Colors: Red/Black

HP
EliteBook 2170p, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000@RM2899, W7P, backlit keyboard
ProBook 4230s, i5-2450M + Intel HD3000@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7P exDVD, anti-glare
ProBook 4341s, i5-3210M + AMD HD7570M@RM2699, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7P, anti-glare
Pavilion dm3-1001TU (Folio 13), i5-2467M + Intel HD3000 + 128GB SSD@RM2999[1.49kg], W7HP
Envy SpectreXT 13-2215TU, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM2899[1.39kg], 4GB, W8,backlit keyboard

Samsung
NP530U3C, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2699[1.52kg], 4GB, W8

Sony
Vaio SVT13125CV, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2799[1.56kg], 4GB, W8, color: silver; Vaio carryin case

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

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post Apr 1 2013, 09:45 AM

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QUOTE(ShinSekai @ Apr 1 2013, 12:32 AM)
resources from india (my seniors) claim it's more expensive in india.
India supposedly to be advanced(?) in tech stuffs right?
~_~.

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India slap a 12% excise duty on IT products laugh.gif
It's definitely cheaper to buy laptop in Malaysia smile.gif
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QUOTE(chongaik82 @ Apr 1 2013, 11:57 AM)
Dear all,

Plan to buy a notebook for my wife. Appreciate your advice

1. Preferred Brand - none
2. Budget - < RM2,000
3. Usage - i)Mainly for paper work (Word, excel and power), ii)Entertainment (surfing, movie and music). light, easy carry around
4. Preferred laptop/screen size:prefer 14", Second choice 13"
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Your wife don't need a laptop with powerful CPU & GPU; i3, HD4000 is good enough.
13" models are expensive, most of them are out of your budget. Consider 14" ultrabook instead:

Asus
K46CM-WX059V, i3-3217U + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, 4-cell battery, W7HP, OD

Dell
Inspiron 14z, i3-3227U + Intel HD4000@RM1899[1.87kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, *no VGA port, OD

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

Lenovo
S400, i3-2365M + AMD HD7450M@RM1699[1.8kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB
S400, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM1999[1.8kg], 4GB, W7HB; AMD HD7450M/W8@RM2199

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

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QUOTE(kelvinkhai94 @ Apr 1 2013, 10:43 AM)
1. asus or dell
2.maximum 2500
3. use for university and gaming
4.14 or 15.6'

i saw this laptop quite nice [asus A55VM-SX038V RM2330 I7-3610 6GB 750GB NV GT630 2GB 15'6" W7HP]  (planning to upgrade to 8gb ram)

is the laptop good enough for me? cause probably i might use it to play the latest game
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Asus
A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8

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

Both have better GPU than the A55VM. At this price point, getting the best GPU you can is more important than CPU (i7) as gaming performance is more likely capped by the GPU.

Price is RSP, negotiable.
Use remaining of your budget to increase RAM (4G stick ~ RM80), extend warranty (Dell, 3 years ~ RM250+/-).
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QUOTE(jess7 @ Mar 31 2013, 12:27 PM)
hi there sifus!

looking for budget laptop for everyday use, basic will do

1. Preferred Brand- asus, toshiba, dell
2. Budget - mummy giving max RM 3k but anything lower is fine
3. Usage- college assignments, watching movies, series, videos
4. Screen size: 13' or 14'

other specs tt i am looking for:
- i5
- lightweight
- windows 8
4GB ram
- 500GB HDD
- matte screen (BONUS!)
thnak you all!
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Matte screen is tough laugh.gif (Other than Samsung, or Asus ZenBook, you don't find too many 13" or 14" consumer models with matte screen)

Asus
S300CA-C1033H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768;touch)@RM2399, 4GB, 500GB, W8
K46CM-WX090H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD

Dell
Vostro 3360, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000@RM2249[1.67kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze (this is entry level business laptop with matte screen. But ugly laugh.gif )
Inspiron 14z, i5-3337U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2549[1.87kg], 4GB, W8 *no VGA port, OD

Toshiba
Portégé R930-2001/R/B, i5-3210M + Intel HD4000@RM3099[1.4kg], 4GB, 640GB (7200rpm), W7HP; 3 years warranty, color: metallic black, red, blue
Satellite U840-1008X, i5-3317U + AMD HD7550M + 32GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2799[1.7kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, color: silver
Satellite U940-1001X, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT630M + 32GB mSATA + 640GB HDD@RM2699[1.7kg], 4GB, W8, backlit keyboard

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Apr 1 2013, 10:01 PM)
I tested Y500 as the Dell inspiron 15R SE and Acer didn't display at my local store so i hardly to make up my mind because I never hand on to test them and feel them sad.gif The stunning IPS Acer V3 also never see before sad.gif

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Where are you staying? If around Klang Valley, just spend a few hours in LYP laugh.gif Models galore smile.gif

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QUOTE(aldarisgan @ Apr 1 2013, 06:02 PM)
So usually what is the size for ultrabook? I go thru this Asus ZENBOOK U500VZ? Any comment on this? Price?
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Most of the ultrabook in Malaysia is 11.6", 12.5", 13", 14".
U500VZ is not sold by Asus Malaysia.
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QUOTE(afiqq13 @ Apr 1 2013, 11:23 PM)
Haha sry sifu. I can wait till the 3rd quarter of this year probably before I go to UK. It seems like Illegear has something to offer or is it better if I go buy laptops in UK for example at pcspecialist?
What do you think sifu? I'll be staying there for three years

One more thing, can the laptop that you recommended( Illegear re 15) has an upgradable gpu?

And how about this, MSI GT60 BAREBONE 4199 with gtx 670m i5 8 gig ram 750gb 7200rpm free dos
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1. It's more expensive to buy laptop in UK (model with exact same spec) than in Malaysia due to GST / VAT.
2. Don't think Haswell is coming out in laptop in Malaysia on 3Q13.
3. Haswell won't improve gaming by much, but will improve battery performance.
4. If you are staying in UK for 3 years, better buy in UK (not coming back for holiday?) . Alternatively, buy laptop models that come with 3 years International Warranty (but have to pay for it tongue.gif)
5. Illegear RE-15 use GTX660M, and iinm, there is no MXM model for GTX660M, which mean the GPU in RE-15 is not upgradeable. But it is better for you to check with Prince J (he has a thread in LYN right here).
6. If you are really interested in Clevo barebone based laptop, there are quite a few re-sellers in Europe / UK smile.gif

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QUOTE(siles1991 @ Apr 2 2013, 02:02 PM)
I want to ask anyone got experience in using the GTX625M to play League of legends?
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League of Legends is not GPU demanding smile.gif
Btw, there is no GTX625M, only GT625M. And GT625M can run LoL properly smile.gif
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QUOTE(simtesheng @ Apr 2 2013, 11:27 AM)
Edit: Also, what about the Y480? Can get for around 2.3k.
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Y480 RM2.3k? Grey import?
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2491914
read the 1st post of this thread about Lenovo Malaysia warranty support on grey import.

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QUOTE(cnwh @ Apr 2 2013, 11:33 AM)
1. Trusted brand for making durable n reliable laptops, no Acer pls.
2. RM 3k but can exceed a bit...
3. Use for college work (I'm in accounting, so preferabbly to have numpad) n gaming like AC, Hitman, Crysis
4. 15" n above
Considering lenovo y580 but is phased out...
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Aiya, there are no such thing as "durable and reliable laptops" lah tongue.gif Most pray very hard that you don't get lemon unit laugh.gif icon_rolleyes.gif Or make sure the warranty support is good smile.gif

Asus
N56VZ-S3151H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 750GB, 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
Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT645M @RM2299, 4GB, 1TB, W8; backlit, 2 years warranty (4-cell)
Ideapad Z580, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M@RM2299, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), W7HB, white
Ideapad Y500, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080)@RM3799, 4GB, 500GB, W8; GN36 exGPU, 120W & 170W AC adapter

www.illegear.com
Illegear RE-15, i5-3210M + Nvidia GTX660M + (1920x1080)@RM3299, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS [CPU Options: i5-3210M - i7-3840XM][/color]

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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QUOTE(harizdesu @ Apr 2 2013, 10:29 AM)
hello there, i am desperately need a new gaming laptop..

1. Preferred Brand - Asus/Lenovo (no to Acer/Compaq)
2. Budget - 1.5k to 2k (very tight budget i haz  cry.gif )
3. Usage - Mostly for gaming!
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - Suits best with gaming  smile.gif

thanks in advance  icon_rolleyes.gif
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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Apr 2 2013, 11:14 AM)
Can consider this one icon_rolleyes.gif
14"
Lenovo Z480, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT640M@RM1999, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm) W8, colors: grey/red/blue

Notebooks are getting pretty cheap nowadays, RM2k can get you a pretty decent gaming machine already  brows.gif
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QUOTE(harizdesu @ Apr 2 2013, 11:24 AM)
thanks for the quick reply, i will check that out!  flex.gif

oh ya, is there any laptop with same specs but the keyboard comes with a numpad?..

thanks  sweat.gif
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Dedicated numpad can only be found in 15" or larger models:

Lenovo
Ideapad G580, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1699, 2GB, 500GB, freeDOS, 1 yr warranty
Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT645M @RM2299, 4GB, 1TB, W8; backlit, 2 years warranty (4-cell)
Ideapad Z580, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M@RM2299, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), W7HB, white
Ideapad Z580, i7-3612QM + Nvidia GT640M@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS, white

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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QUOTE(NecroPhilia @ Apr 2 2013, 04:22 PM)
I'm from Kota Kinabalu Sabah sad.gif
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Sorry, sorry, not familiar with IT scene in KK tongue.gif (Karamungsing has quite a few shops? )
All I can say is the IPS in the V3-571G is really nice in my opinion tongue.gif
Even in Klang Valley, some forumers found it hard to locate that model as well hmm.gif
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