QUOTE(HexPhoenix @ Mar 25 2013, 09:35 PM)
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Hi guys. I need a recommendation for a laptop.
Preferred BrandCurrently using Acer but decided to go for either Fujitsu, Apple or Illegear. Any other brands are also welcome.
BudgetAround RM3k - RM5.5k
Usage / criteria:1.Able to run 24/7 LITERALLY for about 3-4 YEARS. I only shutdown my current laptop if it needs to be mobile.

2.Superior quality. My current Acer lappy, for only 2.5 years, already have damaged keyboard (accidently plucked out), damaged battery, Bluetooth adapter, 3.5mm jack port, webcam and most importantly, CPU fan. My current lappy can't survive even 10 minutes without laptop cooler (I need to buy Cooler Master Notepal, chapalang RM15 cannot withstand the heat).
Until now the reason I include Macbooks in every laptop buying-decision because of its renowned quality. I'm still impressed with my previous lecturer's iBook G3; 9 years without hiccup, still running on OS9.
3. Can handle quite heavy multitasking. What I mean for 'heavy' multitasking (all these stuff below open simultaneously):
-50+/- tabs Chrome/Firefox on 5 different windows
-10+/- Word files
-10+/- Excel files
-10+/- PowerPoint files
-5+/- .psd files on Photoshop CS6
-5+/- .ai files on Illustrator CS6
-5+/- .pdf files on Reader
-mp3 player (I usually go for Zune or foobar2000)
-SAP (I used this heavily)
4. Can run games. I play FIFA. Heavily on weekends. I know right now is the time of the dawn of the eight generation consoles (PS4, next Xbox...) so most probably this FIFA shit will follow suit. Can current GeForce 640M/650M withstand graphics requirement needed for the next gen graphics? Besides, I love management (SimCity) and RTS (StarCraft 2). Or should I just buy a console instead?

5. Superior warranty service. I know Apple and Illegear got some superior warranty service (besides Dell). I don't know about Fujitsu. Maybe someone here can enlighten me and the rest of us about it. But I know Fujitsu got some serious quality inside its products. That's why its a premium brand (for laptops). Or am I wrong?
Preferred laptop/screen size14 or 15 inch doesn't matter... but bigger is always better as long it doesn't compromise mobility.
My preferred models:
-Fujitsu LH772
-Apple Macbook Pro 15 inch 2.3 GHz
-Illegear RS-15Thanks!


im not sure about fujitsu though, cuz lots of people at here are not familiar with fujitsu. also, the options that fujitsu have is not much. the illegear and macbook is overpriced but if you can negotiate, negotiate with the seller for the best price. for the GT640M/650M, 650M is still sufficient for next gen games but the GT640M wont. anyhow, your options :
ASUS G55VW-S1216H, i7-3630QM +Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080)@RM3999[3.78kg], 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8
ASUS N56VZ-S4284H, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3699[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 1TB, W8; color: black
Lenovo Ideapad Y500, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080)@RM3799, 4GB, 500GB, W8; GN36 exGPU, 120W & 170W AC adapter
MSI GE60, i7-3610QM + Nvidia GTX660M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + Bluray@RM4199, 8GB, 1TB(7200rpm), W7HP, 2 years warranty, gaming mouse & backpack, Free SteelSeries QCK Mass mousepad
Sager NP6350, i5-3210M + Nvidia GTX660M + (1920x1080)@RM3899, 8GB, 500(7200rpm), FreeDOS [CPU Options: i5-3210M - i7-3840QM] (offered by illegear)
QUOTE(viruz019 @ Mar 25 2013, 09:42 PM)
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1.
Preferred Brand - N/A
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Budget - Depends on preference, view below

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Usage - Mainly for travelling/business use (Bonus: if possible, light gaming else its ok)
I've seen a lot of capable win8 tablets release in the market now. I'm interested in buying one of these but prefer some recommendation from you guys.
But based on this 2 category, which one can u guys recommend me?
1) integrated card, mainly use for business/travelling
2) dedicated card, same as above but capable of light gaming (though if im not wrong, these would be expensive?)
if you want light gaming with integrated graphics, its better to choose those with intel HD4000. i will suggest those with ultrabooks (since you want lightweight) price tag at least RM3500
1. IGC with lightweight
HP [Ultrabook] Envy SpectreXT 13-2215TU, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM2899[1.39kg], 4GB, W8,backlit keyboard
Dell [Ultrabook] XPS13, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3399[1.36kg], 4GB, W8, backlit
Lenovo [ultrabook]IdeaPad Yoga 13, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3399, 4GB, 2 years; colors: grey/orange
Sony [Ultrabook] Vaio SVT13126CV, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3099[1.66kg], 4GB, W8; color: silver; Vaio carrying case
Toshiba [Ultrabook] Portégé Z930-2021, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3399[1.12kg], W8, 6GB, 3 years warranty; W8@RM3799
2. DGC with lightweight but capable of light gaming
Acer [Ultrabook] M5-481TG-53316G12, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M LE (28nm Kepler) + 128GB SSD@RM2899[1.85kg], 6GB, W7HP
ASUS [Ultrabook]K46CM-WX090H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD
ASUS [Ultrabook] UX32VD-R3001H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA SSD + 500GB HDD@RM2999[1.45kg], 4GB, W8
Dell [Ultrabook]Inspiron 14z, i7-3517U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2749[1.87kg], 8GB, W8 *no VGA port, OD
HP [Ultrabook] Envy4-1238TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M@RM2099[Beats][1.75kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
Samsung [Ultrabook]NP530U4C, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA + 1TB HDD@RM2999, 6GB, W7HP
Toshiba [Ultrabook]Satellite P840-1004X, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT630M@RM2999, 4GB, 750GB, W8
Toshiba [Ultrabook] Satellite U940-1001X, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT630M + 32GB mSATA + 640GB HDD@RM2699[1.7kg], 4GB, W8, backlit keyboard
price is RSP and negotiable. hope that helps.

EDIT - yeah, i forgot the RS11. which is the best deal. thanks for that, sifu [PF]T.J.!
This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Mar 25 2013, 10:19 PM