I was looking around and seems like the Lenovo Y500 is a nice alternative to both Dell above? And I noticed those Vostro cannot purchase directly from Dell's website?

Thanks! Was looking at the price for Dell Precision, seems like Dell website don't sell them directly to end users?

Yeah, Y500 is a good choice as well if you don't mind the more striking looks
For Vostro, Latitude and Precision units, you have to directly chat with Dell sales agents (there is a "Chat with a Dell Sales Agent" button in the website) and get price quotes directly from them
It seems like Dell is trying to make it harder for regular comsumers to purchase these business-line notebooks... no idea why though
You can also find "devour" or perhaps even "viper88" from Garage Sales as well for price quotes

The Dell Precisions are probably out of your budget, really good, but really expensive

Hello all the sifus!
Can I know which one is better in term of performance and their pros and cons.
Asus A45vs vs lenovo z480 vs dell inspiron 14r SE


And for my sister I'm thinking of buying her lenovo g485. Is there any other laptop that have similar/better performance in this range of price? Not more than rm1500. Just for school work and watching videos...

Acer
M5-481TG-53316G12, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M LE (28nm Kepler) + 128GB SSD@RM2899[1.85kg], 6GB, W7HP

Asus
K46CM-WX090H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD

HP
Envy4-1111TX, i5-3317U + AMD HD7670M + [32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)]@RM2599[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, W8

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

Samsung
NP530U4C, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA + 1TB HDD@RM2999[1.81kg], 6GB, ODD, W8

Toshiba
Satellite U940-1001X, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT630M + 32GB mSATA + 640GB HDD@RM2699[1.7kg], 4GB, W8, backlit keyboard

Take your pick. These are 14" "ultrabook" that within your budget.

A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8
Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2049[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), W7HP/W8
Z480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M@RM2099, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm) W8, colors: grey/red/blue

In terms of performance - all 3 are even steven
Z480 has the largest HDD, but you could easily ask re-sellers to throw in the HDD upgrade (price differential < RM100) for free if you negotiate for the other models.
A45VS has less RAM, but again, can get re-sellers to upgrade RAM (4G stick ~ RM80) for free
Dell has the better warranty support service (NBD onsite). Asus / Lenovo has the longer warranty period (2 years).
Other than these, it is just a matter of aesthetic and personal preference (colour, screen, keyboard, touchpad, general look and feel ...) which only you can determine.

G485, E300 + AMD HD@RM999, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS; W8@RM1099
Not much alternative at this price point But the AMD E300 is about Intel Atom level, maybe can consider these:
Lenovo
G480, B830 + Intel HD3000@RM999, 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm), FreeDOS; W8@RM1199
Dell
Inspiron 14, B820 + Intel HD@RM999[2.1kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8

If you increase your budget to RM1.5k:
Dell
Inspiron 14-3421, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1449[1.99kg], Win8SL, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell
HP
Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b051TU, i3-2367M + Intel HD3000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
Lenovo
Z485, A8-4500M + AMD HD7450M@RM1599, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
G480, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS
G480, i5-3210M + Intel HD4000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm), FreeDOS
S400, i3-2365M + AMD HD7450M@RM1699[1.8kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB
Samsung
NP370R4E, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB, W8

Price are RSP, negotiable.

Thanks for the reply.

May I know comparing

XPS 14, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT630M + 32GB mSATA+ 500GB(5400rpm) HDD + (1600x900)@RM3749[2.1kg], 4GB, backlit, spill resistant keyboard, W8

and

Envy [Ultrabook] (Spectre) 14-3111TU, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1600x900 Radiance) + 128GB SSD@RM3999[1.8kg], 4GB

which one would u recommend?
Cuz currently I'm using a HP laptop, yes i clean up the heat sink frequently but still it always overheat.
Read online and it says that HP are poor in the cooling system..

So i think dell xps 14 is a better choice?

Mind telling us which old HP model that you have now?
Have you tried re-applying thermal paste?

Between the 2:
XPS14 - has a more powerful GPU, come in handy when you do something more graphically intensive. Spill resistant keyboard is good. I also find the keyboard in this has good feedback. Dell has better warranty support.
Envy Spectre 14 - ligther. The Radiance screen is nice (viewing angle, colour ... ). Full SSD, so responsiveness is better than the XPS 14 spec.

Ultrabook, due to the thinness, actually has even less space to dissipate heat compare to normal laptop.
But generally, don't hear too many complaint regarding these 2 models in terms of heat.
I strongly suggest you go out and look and feel these 2 models. Some people simply fall in love with the Spectre 14

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jan 26 2013, 12:55 PM

using HP G42 series. Havent try to change the thermal paste yet. It's only exactly 2 years old.
I reformat it back into factory settings, put it on idle, the temperature is about 40++ degree celcius. How is that even possible right?

XPS14 seems good with the 630M. Do u think it will overheat if i play only FIFA 13 on it?

If the cooling system is okay i might get XPS14 + upgrade the SSD if possible.

spectre looks like apple's macbook. design not innovative enough

Preferred brand : Dell / Asus
Budget : Less than rm 2k
Usage : Programming and some gaming
Preferred screen size : 14' - 15.6'
Thanks alot

Preferred brand : Any reliable and quality brand
Budget : Less than rm 3k (is there monthly payment? im a nooby here )
Usage : image editing, computer illustration, some 3d rendering, some video editing and gaming
Preferred screen size : 14'-15'

your help is really appreciated

Hi! So I was hoping I could get some recommendation on a laptop for me and my father.

1. Preferred Brand: Sony or Acer
2. Budget: 6000-8000 USD
3. Usage: playing on facebook, business travelling, browsing
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 11.6-14"
5. Processors: I3 / I5 / I7
6. Preferred battery life: 6-cell, or at least 5 hours

I'm considering the some following options:
- Sony Vaio 14126
- Sony Vaio 14122
- Acer V3-471G
- Acer V5-471G

Could you please help me to decide..?

Many Thanks

14 inch
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 Z480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M@RM2099, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm) W8, colors: grey/red/blue

15.6 inch
Asus A55VD-SX520/521/522H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT610M@RM2149[2.52kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8; colors: white/blue/red

Dell
Inspiron 15R, i5-3317U + AMD HD8730M@RM2199[2.32kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), W8SL
Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + AMD HD7730M@RM2199, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm); backlit keyboard optional, W7HP/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

some the usage you mention should be require a good graphic card
then here you go
Lenovo Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD

budget : 6000 USD (around RM 18k) - 8000 USD (around RM 24k) ???

get this
Sony Vaio SVS13A25PG, i7-3520M + Nvidia GT640M LE + (1600x900)@RM4799[1.69kg], carbon fibre, 8GB, 750GB(5400rpm), W8Pro; color: black; Vaio carrying case

Holy cow!! 6000-8000 USD??
You don't need that much yo
Perhaps a Dell XPS12 or 13?
12.5"
Dell [Ultrabook] XPS12, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080)touch screen@RM3899[1.52kg], 4GB, W8, backlit, spill resistant keyboard, build-in battery, no ODD (flippable screen)

13"
Dell [Ultrabook] XPS13, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3299[1.36kg], 4GB, W8, backlit

Use remaining money to extend warranty to 3 years complete cover for peace of mind

There are a lot more options to chooose from but I believe your dad would prefer fast and efficient warranty service, wherever he goes

Yup, your HP G42 sounds awfully "hot"
Since you mentioned you have clean up the heat sink frequently, then the only possible hardware problem is the thermal paste or the fan itself (did you hear the fan rev up? I don't have access to G42, you may want to go into BIOS and see if there is any setting to set the fan at always max. Or you may want to try speedfan and see if it is able to control the laptop fan).

FIFA 13 is not too GPU demanding, won't be taxing the GT630M too much

Going for full SSD actually will help the laptop thermal profile as well (HDD is one of the major heat source).

Generally for ultrabook, I still think it's better to get a cooling pad (or some other ingenious solution) if you plan to game on it

Other sifus have given you lots of good suggestions
However, if your dad prefer something more "business look", you may want to consider these:

Dell
Latitude E6230, i5-3360M + Intel HD4000@RM4550, 4GB, 320GB(7200rpm), W7P(32-bit)/W8 Pro (64-bit), 3-cell; [CPU options: i3-3360M-i7-3520M
Latitude E6330, i5-3320M + Intel HD4000@RM4380[1.65kg], W7P (32-bit), 3 years Pro support; [CPU options: i5-3320M-i7-3520M]
Latitude E6430u, i5-3427U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM4500, 4GB, W8Pro, 3 years Pro support; [CPU options: i5-3427U - i7-3667U]
You could get slice battery that attach to the bottom of these laptop, in total 2 batteries could last you 10+ hours during long flight Also customise for full SSD for any of these models, it will improve battery performance.

Lenovo
Thinkpad X1 Carbon, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD (1600x900)@RM5399[1.36kg], 4GB, W7P, backlit keyboard, no ODD

One of the advantage of these business laptop is that they are better build for the rumble tumble of long distance travelling.

If you prefer something more chic, then perhaps:
Apple
MacBookAir 13", i5-3427U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1440x900)@RM3699[1.35kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX
MacBookAir 13", i5-3427U + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD + (1440x900)@RM4599[1.35kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jan 26 2013, 08:48 PM

my G42 fan 99% of the time always rev up and make alot noise. even no program is on.
virus? nope. reset to factory settings after few hours then also liddat.

absolutely i'll buy a cooling pad for my future ultrabook.

Do u think it's a great time to get the XPS 14 now, or shall i wait until it comes out with a new variant/model?

Preferred brand: ASUS/HP
Budget: RM1900-RM2400
Usage: (postgraduate) doing assignment (frequently with Microsoft office, i.e. word, excel), installing some statistical software like SAS, minitab....., online, reading pdf file, watching drama, playing music. Mostly open notebook for long hours.
Preferred laptop/screen size: 14"
Thanks a lot

You gotta be kidding me... you sure it's USD or RM??
Though if you want to maximize your budget.. Then go for Illegear RS15
If you're in the US, you can try OriginPC or XoticPC..
(Sifus, idk whether is it relevant or not, first time giving suggestions)

EDIT: don't mind my reply.. Didn't notice you prefer Sony and Acer.. Sorry~

This post has been edited by eugenelimys: Jan 26 2013, 11:02 PM