Well, you pretty much limit yourself to that 1 model that you just listed
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-V...ok.85787.0.html
Read review here. Please note specs may differ slightly.

If you are willing to consider other brands:
Lenovo
ThinkPad Edge E120, i3-2357UM + Intel HD3000@RM1999[1.5kg],W7HP, water resistant keyboard, Colors: Red/Black
You may find E130 which is more or less the same. So you could find this model selling close to your budget
This is 2nd gen i3 Mobile processor, which is still more powerful than the 3rd gen i3 ULV processor in the Vivobook. HD3000 is weaker than HD4000 but sufficient for your wife usage. No touch screen.
The main advantage: It's a Thinkpad Even though it is the Edge series, still quite solidly built. Matte screen, nice keyboard, all the ports you ever need, ...

read in the review

The real culprit is hidden inside the chassis: during our stress test with Prime95 and FurMark, the Core i3 exceeds temperatures of 80 degrees Celsius (176 degrees Fahrenheit) within a few seconds - and throttling starts at this point. After one hour we recorded temperatures of almost 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) - even though the processor and GPU are running at the very low clock speeds of 800 and 300 MHz, respectively. Our second review model with the Pentium 987 didn't fare any better, which leads us to the conclusion that the cooling system is simply not up to the task.

the vivobook i3-3217u + HD4000 only score 1605 in 3Dmark06, the temperature is throttling the performance. this spec should score 4000p

god bless the user

This post has been edited by StupidGuyPlayComp: Feb 7 2013, 11:02 AM

Ultrabook with touchscreen:
Acer
Iconia W700, i3-2365M + Intel HD3000 + 64GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM2199, 4GB, W8
Aspire S7-191-53314G12, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM3799[1.3kg], 4GB, W8
Aspire S7-391-53314G12, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM3799, 4GB, W8
M5-481PTG-53316G52, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M + 20GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2999, 10-point touch, W8

Asus
VivoBook X200E-CT009H/CT158H/CT177H, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768; touch)@RM1599[1.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8; colors: Grey, Pink, 1 year warranty
Taichi, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD@RM3999[1.25kg][Bang & Olufsen], 4GB, dual IPS screens
UX31A-C4032H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920 x 1080;touch)@3799[1.3kg], 4GB, W8

Dell
XPS12, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080;touch)@RM3999[1.54kg], 8GB, W8, backlit, spill resistant keyboard, build-in battery, no ODD

HP
EnvyTouchSmart Ultrabook 4-1124TU, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + [32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)] + (1366x768; touch)@RM2888[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, W8

Lenovo
IdeaPad Yoga 13, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3399, 4GB, 2 years; colors: grey/orange

Samsung
ATIV Smart Pro, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM3599[884g w/o keyboard], 4GB, stylus, W8; color: black
NP540U3C, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768; touch) + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2999, 8GB, W8

Sony
Vaio 11 Duo, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1920x1080; touch) + 128GB SSD@RM3999[1.31kg], 4GB, W8, stylus

Only the Lenovo Yoga can flip the screen 360 degree.

Price is RSP, negotiable.

Asus
G55VW-S1216H, i7-3630QM +Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080)@RM3999[3.78kg], 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm), 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

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
GT60-ONC, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GTX670MX + (1920x1080;anti-glare)@RM5799[Dyaudio], 8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W7HP, 2 years warranty, MSI backpack, HDMI cable

Illegear www.illegear.com
Illegear RS-15, i5-3210M + AMD HD7970M + (1920x1080)@RM5299, 8GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS [CPU Options: i5-3210M - i7-3940XM][GPU options: GTX680M] (has on going CNY promotion)

Price is RSP, negotiable.
Out of the brands listed above, for warranty support service, Illegear is good, Asus is iffy, Lenovo offer 3 year on site if you upgrade, MSI need to send to SC.
For gaming laptop, please get good external cooling solution (cooling pad, table fan ... )

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Feb 7 2013, 10:57 AM

1. Preferred Brand: Lenovo or HP.
2. Budget: prefer below 1.5k.
3. Usage: movies, surfing, assignments
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: midsize.

The budget can stretch to 2k. I will consider it.
I would be glad if can recommend for netbook.

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

HP
Envy4-1204TX, i5-3317U + AMD HD8750M@RM2399[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
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

Price is RSP, negotiable.

Whether a laptop last or not depends a lot on how you take care of it (clean, don't let dust clog up on the air inlet / outlet / fan, ... )
Dell - extend on site warranty to 3 years.
HP - extend warranty to 3 years.
Lenovo - upgrade warranty to 3 years on site.

After a few years, swap in a SSD (should be big and cheap by then ) for HDD, give the laptop a new lease of life

Midsize - 13-14"?
Netbook - 11-12"?
So do you want a Netbook that run on Atom processor, or a normal laptop that has more powerful CPU?
What type of assignments? Word, Excel, Powerpoint? Autocad, Solidwork? Photoshop, Illustrator? Be more specific lah

If you need to type a lot, get a 14" with proper keyboard:

Dell
Inspiron 14 (3420), i3-3110M + Nvidia GT625M@RM1599[2.1kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8

HP
Pavilion G4-2110TU, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1599, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP
Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b051TU, i3-2367M + Intel HD3000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8

Lenovo
G480, i3-2328M + Intel HD3000@RM1299, 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm), FreeDOS
G480, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS
G480, i5-3210M + Intel HD4000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm), FreeDOS

Price is RSP, negotiable.

Need suggestion
1. Preferred Brand ? lenovo/asus
2. Budget max rm2.5k
3. Usage: travelling, mostly photo editing, casual gaming.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size 13 - 14"

Hi all..

between lenovo Y400, Z400 & Z500. any laptop can compare within that range (price & spec). i more prefer touch screen due to window 8 version.

Please help to suggest..

ok bro..noted...tqvm....

just interested with asus...but i can consider others...that why ask in this thread...

so close to my bajet is thinkpad E130 right???

huh... ...seem like this model fail for those who alergik with hot temperature....

Taking into consideration of the screen size you prefer, your budget and you don't want Atom processor, I think the Lenovo E120 is a good deal (You can find it at ~ RM17xx). If you find a reseller selling E130 (which carry a similar spec) at around the same price, even better
There is 1 other choice:

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

And that's about it. Vivobook, Edge, Aspire V5

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Feb 7 2013, 10:29 PM

Since you travel, you need something light. i5 ULV CPU can handle amatuer level photo editing. Casual gaming - you mean those flash game / FB game? Then Intel HD 4000 could handle the graphic requirement.

With your budget and preference, there isn't much choices:

Asus 14"
K46CM-WX090H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD
13"
UX32VD-R3001H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA SSD + 500GB HDD@RM2999[1.45kg], 4GB, W8
Lenovo 14"
S400, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM1999[1.8kg], 4GB, W7HB; AMD HD7450M/W8@RM2199

If you are willing to consider other brands:
Acer
M5-481TG-53316G12, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M LE (28nm Kepler) + 128GB SSD@RM2899[1.85kg], 6GB, W7HP
Dell
Inspiron 14z, i5-3337U + AMD HD7570M + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2549[1.87kg], 4GB, W8 *no VGA port, OD
HP
Envy4-1204TX, i5-3317U + AMD HD8750M@RM2399[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
Envy4-1111TX, i5-3317U + AMD HD7670M + [32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)]@RM2599[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, W8
Samsung
NP530U3C, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2699[1.52kg], 4GB, W8
NP530U4C, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA + 1TB HDD@RM2999, 6GB, W7HP
Sony
Vaio SVT13125CV, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2799[1.56kg], 4GB, W8, color: silver; Vaio carryin case
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: Feb 7 2013, 10:44 PM

Well, since you don't want to follow the suggested format at the 1st page of this thread, we have to guess what you want (You do realise this is rude right? )

You are looking at Y400, Z400, Z500. Deduction:
You are likely into gaming (want good GPU).
Your budget is ~ RM2.5k
Your prefer screen size is 14 - 15".

So you also want touch screen. Other than Z400, Z500, your only other choice:

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

I wonder why only in Mobile Computing that most people don't like to follow the post requirements
The camera and mobile phone section seemed pretty okay

Preferred Brand : im ok with any popular brands, such as acer, dell, asus, toshiba, etc.
Budget : rm 2k-3k
Usage : daily uses and some gaming such as dota 2 or other game around that level.
Preferred laptop/screen size : preferred 14 inch, wont go for 15+ inch

currently i have my eyes set on:
Acer m5 481tg-6814 (cant seem to find it anywhere in malaysia, clue guys?) or
Asus S46CM-WX023V

im looking ultrabook /light weight laptop easy to carry (around 2kg) and something around my budget price, processor i5/i7, including 4gb/6gb ram, dedicated GPU, and if possible, newer and better specification than the 2 i have my eyes set on. so many thanks for help!

Hi guys and sifus,

Looking for a laptop for a friend of mine,

1. Preferred Brand
-Reliable Brand, prefer lasting hardware rather than service. (therefore no Dell please, i dont want she to face problem having need to repair and stuff)

2. Budget
-Around rm2k no more than rm2.5k

3. Usage
-Normal usage, surfing, microsoft office, webcam, watching movies (no gaming and no heavy usage)

4. Preferred laptop/screen size
-Prefer problem free laptop with 15.6 inch. (Going to Australia for studies therefore very important nothing serious happens over there as she does not have computer solving skills)
-Light and slim weight, battery saving would be a plus point but not priority
-All i know is so far Asus provide International Warranty but does it cover in Australia too? Is it a hassle to claim warranty there?

Many thanks and happy CNY!

This post has been edited by Kyozen: Feb 8 2013, 01:11 AM

Asus has warranty support in Australia (so on one hand you said prefer lasting hardware than service, on the other hand you worry about International Warranty ). Check Asus website for the address of the support centres.

Prefer light and slim, yet want 15.6"

Anyway, your choices:
14"
K46CM-WX090H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD
15"
S56CM-XX090H i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB@RM2499[2.3kg], 2GB, W8; color: black

Increase the RAM to 4/8G.
Price is RSP, negotiable.

Gaming on ultrabook? Not a good idea (for the current gen)
Anyway, ultrabook with most powerful GPU are those models that you listed.
Acer
M5-481PTG-53316G52, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M + 20GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2999, 10-point touch, W8 (this is the M5 model currently sold by Acer Malaysia)
M5-481TG-53316G12, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M LE (28nm Kepler) + 128GB SSD@RM2899[1.85kg], 6GB, W7HP (you may still able to find this if you look hard enough, but no new stock from Acer Malaysia)

Asus
K46CM-WX090H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD
S46CM-WX023V, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2399[2kg], 4GB, W7HP (you may not find stock easily).

RAM, you could upgrade easily (4G stick ~ RM80). Ultrabook at this level still have the necessary RAM slots for upgrade.
Price is RSP, negotiable.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Feb 8 2013, 07:16 AM