Wow, that's the fastest recommendation thread throughout my time in Mobile Computing
Time for V18 yo~

Thanks alot to God lee_what2004 sifu for his time in giving recommendations and updating the pricelist, even when he doesn't have internet connection

Special thanks to nexus2238too for single handedly making most of the recommendations in this thread~
Same goes to Acid_ruleZz, and fJok3R


The following are the links to the previous threads:






Laptop models and associated prices can be found here: LYN Notebook Price Catalog V4

With the help of the sifus here, we hope that you will be able to find the best laptop for your usage~
Happy Hunting!

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Jan 6 2013, 11:08 AM

Reserved

FIRST!!!!

Edit:Just feel like doing it~ ><
Edit 2: Thank you TJ and nexus for providing me some much info about laptop.. Keep up the good work!!! ^^ Jia you Jia you!! ~

This post has been edited by eugenelimys: Jan 6 2013, 11:03 AM

nice work TJ on the v18 thread. the future staff of the mobile computing section eh?

Thanks guys and good morning~!
Thank you for helping out as well, we appreciate it!!

@raymond, nah, I don't intend to stay too long Very hard to keep up with technology >__<

hi. how is your mommy? did she bought you your blink blink alienware m17x?

have to agree with this. every technology items will be release like in a few days or few weeks by manufacturers.

waiting for the specs list for M17x tomorrow. The PC store offered me a price of RM9350, but dont have specs yet. So, need to wait first. will post up some pics after I got my laptop. Maybe getting RS-17(higher specs 3940XM)

Ok Ill add your first request for the v18 thread.

1. No preferred brand, though I would like something with good post-sale service.
2. Budget: 2500 is my highest ceiling, but would very much like something 2200 and below.
3. For uni, a little bit of gaming. Nothing heavy like FPS or anything. I usually just play indies a lot anyways (humble bundle ftw). I have a PS3 for the heavy gaming stuff.
4. 13"-14". Would consider a 15", only if its light though.

I also have this current one (Compaq CQ42, i5) that I'm not too sure what to do with. Would it be better to sell it off myself or find a trade in? I know you usually get less in trade ins but i might consider just for the less hassle and if its not that much difference than selling it off by itself.

So, yeah. LOWYAT.net masters, shower me with your wisdom

The Compaq CQ42 is a pretty old notebook notorious for overheating iinm not sure whether you could still sell it or not, if cannot, then might as well just trade it in

For your requirements, get a Dell~
Two options for you depending on how much you wanna spend~
14"
Dell Inspiron 14R, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP/W8

OR

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

Graphic performance-wise, GT640M > GT630M... not that it matters since you don't really game on your notebook
HDD speed-wise, the 14R SE is better~
*Regardless of which one you pick, extend warranty to 3 years on-site@~RM249

I think you just found out the reason for me searching for a replacement laptop. This thing heats up quicker than my oven. I can't even run a simple 2D game without this piece of junk rebooting.

Anyway I have been doing a little bit of research myself and it always comes back to the 14Rs. I just need a few more opinions, I guess. Might go for the SE though as they have backlit keyboards on those, which is very nice.

Do you know anything about the 14R that is not on brochures? I mean something like, previous owner's experiences, or like recurring complaints maybe. Something like the overheating issues of the CQ42, but for the Dell's. The stuff you can't find out by asking the sellers la basically. Any info is appreciated

Well, we almost always recommend the 14R SE because it is basically an all rounder for a price range of RM2.1k... decent CPU and GPU, fast HDD, good warranty support
If you don't mind about the after sales service, then we would recommend the Asus A45

As for the 14R SE, there were complaints of BSOD after awhile of usage by some of the users, not really sure what's the cause of the issue

T.J thanks for the reply on the previous tread. Does it means that the XPS13 is more recommended instead of the UX31A? Because i've been reading reviews and some say that the XPS 13 has a relatively low battery life? Mind clarify for me? Grats for the new tread.

just wondering..what is the lowest price for a notebook with i7 proc + dos + 15 inch screen?

^most probably RM25xx for Y580 AP set..

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Dell-X...12.87006.0.html
From there, XPS 13 get 5 hours surfing with WiFi.

This post has been edited by lee_what2004: Jan 6 2013, 02:21 PM

+1, apart from the one lee_what sifu recommended, there's also the weaker Z580
15.6"
Lenovo Ideapad Z580, i7-3612QM + Nvidia GT640M@RM2499, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS, white

And that XPS13 reviewed comes with an i7 ULV processor yo
Should be able to squeeze out a little more battery life with an i5?

thanks [PF] T.J.!

settled for HP Envy Spectre 14" Gorilla Glass

never expected... from Asus to Dell to at last bought HP

Grats on your purchase there man~
Super good looking mirror ultrabook

medium gaming in term of medium setting forneed for speed all series, modern warfare 4 and etc the big big titles.......budget around 2.6k (max)

This post has been edited by SoulRex: Jan 6 2013, 05:29 PM

Y u no follow format even in 1st page?

Not sure what you meant by around RM2.6k (max), but if you can afford it, the Lenovo Y400 would be one of the best choices for you (assuming you want a 14" notebook):

14"
Lenovo Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD

Otherwise, going down one level, would be these:

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
Lenovo Z480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M@RM2299, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm) W7HB, colors: grey/red/blue

Where you still have enough budget to extend warranty to 3 years

sorry~ cos i continued from the old thread >3<

will the ultrabook, (im eying on Dell xps 12 duo / Lenovo Yoga btw) will be able to handle atleast, a little session of CAD/CAM software, lets just say i just want to view a CAD drawing. thats all. will they handle it?

because i like the tablet/ultrabook combo thingie, save money dont have to buy 2 separate things.

Looking forward for the answer. tq.

i think yes. just to mention not to go up to intermediate session.

yeah, no problems at all if only for viewing

Can consider the Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro as well yo~
11.6"
Samsung
[Ultrabook] ATIV Smart Pro, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM3599[884g w/o keyboard], 4GB, stylus, W8; color: black

Been having a dilemma on this two laptops:
Asus
N56VZ-S3151H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 750GB, W8; color: black @RM2799
Lenovo
Y400(59-356819), i7-3630QM/GT650M(GDDR5)@2799/4GB/500GB/W8/red backlit keyboard/120w psu/ODD (swappable)/2 yrs warranty/backpack

Both offer decent gaming GPUs.
So which is worth getting for gaming + studies.

Assuming your "Studies" only involve normal assignments using Microsoft Office. If that is the case, the Y400 would be the better pick since it is smaller and lighter, easier for you to carry around

Having the i7 CPU will also mean that the notebook is capable of rendering and simulation if your course requires it i.e. Engineering, Bioinformatics, designing etc.

Thanks TJ for the good suggestion..


Still, is gaming good/better on the ASUS N56VZ than the Lenovo Y400 with the same resolution just that its a bigger screen?

Both will have similar gaming performance.

is there any laptop hp, acer (non-custom build gaming laptop) that comes with the ATI 7970m graphics card?

What I mean is that will the games be affected on a bigger screen with the same resolution. Like pixels blurring

HP and Acer, none.

No pixel blurring, just that the picture is bigger on N56.

n56 has matte screen, while y400 has glossy screen

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Added on January 7, 2013, 1:06 amwait for lenovo helix

This post has been edited by devour: Jan 7 2013, 01:06 AM

So now brand wise.

Which is better?

I really can't decide, there isn't anything convincing enough to get me to decide firmly on one laptop .

1. Brand i dont care as long as it is good
2. Below 2k
3. Gaming and study(doing assignments)
4. 14 " or bigger

So please give me suggestions

Asus Malaysia has poorer after sales service compared to Lenovo. But Asus products are still okay in general... just pray that you don't get a bad Apple
This thread will help you make up your mind: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2337458

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

*Price is in RRP, can bargain~

If you prefer something cheaper (and of course, weaker), then these:
14"
Dell Inspiron 14R, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP/W8

HP Pavilion G4-2132/2133TX, i5-3210M + AMD HD7670M@RM1899[2.19kg], 2GB ,500GB(7200rpm), W7HB, colors: white/black

Lenovo G480, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB (5400rpm), W8, 2 yrs warranty

15.6"
Dell Inspiron 15R, i5-3210M + AMD HD7670M@RM1899[2.65kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP/W8

For these notebooks, try to use your remaining budget to extend warranty to 3 years

Hi there looking for a laptop. please advise

1. Any Brand
2. Budget below 1.5k ( the cheaper the better for me)
3. Gaming (games like heroes of newerth and ragnarok online 2) not for cod or those high end games
4. at least 14"

1. no preferred brand. as long as the goods has its quality and durable any brand would do.
2. max 2500 but prefer below 2000
3 use to play starcraft 2 , world of tanks, cs 1.6 and dota 2. starcraft 2 seems to be a graphic heavy game if i cant find a suitable choice within my budget i dun mind excluding sc2. also use for progamming n photoshop.
4 13-14inch

i had posted suggestions in your topic. you could take a look.

Closest would be this one:
14"
Lenovo G480, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS

~RM2k, these:

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

~RM2.5k, this:
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD

Price is RSP, negotiable.
I would think among the titles you list, world of tanks is the most GPU demanding. Once you turn up the resolution / details, it can even make high end mobile GPU crawl SC2, on the other hands, will only slightly lag if you have big battle going
If you go for the 2 models in ~RM2k, World of Tanks, I think if you play in 1366x768, you have to turn down the details.

did sifus tried max settings on Crysis 2 on these two model???

Do you mean N56VZ & Y400?
Playing at 1366x768, max setting, you should get 40-50 fps.

Not necessary the best one
Geeez, new year is quiet in the office

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jan 7 2013, 11:30 AM

3k can get what ultrabook?

Need to utilize tax rebate again soon before Ah Jib change the system

For a girl, not gamer so Lenovo all out

^can get this one.

Wow, Spectre's cheap!

Haha. What a good deal too. Will go checked it out 2morrow

Yes you are
Keep up the good work~

Just want to mention that Dell Inspiron 14R special edition have increased in its priced. I think now its around RM2200. huhu

http://www.dell.com/my/p/inspiron-14r-se-7...en&s=dhs&~ck=mn

Still has the RM150 rebate on Dell Online

ftw what nvidia forceware driver version lorh?
V306.02 or 310.01 ?

PC3?

Sifus..need some help and clarifications pls..

1. Lenovo, asus or any other brands that is reputable with good reliability
2. Budget: rm2k ~ rm 2.5k
3. Usage: web browsing, microsoft word/powerpoint, gaming (PES 2012 onwards,PCSX,MMORPGs, and most importantly, DOTA 2)..
4. ~14" is good enough for me. I don't think I would want FHD on such small screen. Just HD is fine.

Some extra questions for clarifications:

a) with the budget stated above, to what extend is dota 2 playable?possible to get 50~ fps ish with max settings at 720p?or have to mess around with settings abit? medium settings perhaps?
I've googled around and read in forums that even with y580, they only managed to get 30fps(not sure if its at FHD or not). But I have also read that DOTA 2 is not a gpu demanding game. Kinda confused here.

b) Planning to get the laptop around CNY or feb. Any coming PC fairs in the next couple months or so?

c) Even if there's a pc fair, is it better(pricing wise) to get the laptop at the fair or at the brand shop itself/at lowyat?

d)

Saw these on previous post. Also putting these laptops in my consideration list....Any thoughts regarding these laptops with my question on DOTA 2 above?

e) For the inspiron 14r special edition,what does the 28nm kepler means on the nvidia GT640m?new architecture? does that mean there's also GT640m with other keplers or....?

Sorry for the questions. Hope you guys can enlighten me. Any advise or opinions are much appreciated.

a. Dota 2 is not GPU demanding. Period. Y580 can't handle Dota2? You must be joking FYI, sifus here has shown that Intel HD 4000 can play dota 2
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2247352/+1400
See post 1410 by sifu Acid_RuleZz.

b. Read TJ fabolous blog on "don't buy in PC Fair" (You can find the link from his signature)

c. Refer to b.

d. Refer to a.

e. Thanks to Nvidia. GT640M come in Kepler (the newer 28nm GK107) flavour, and LE version which may come in Fermi (the older 40nm GF108) flavour

As for the suggestion, you already found them: A45VS, 14R SE, Y400

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jan 7 2013, 01:41 PM

??? You lost me there
Anyway 310.90 WHQL has been released on 5Jan13.

nice.. the one i saw is 2 days ago. mayb i didnt see it. i thought the price increase because of no rebate and different package in the microsoft office options.

yup my combo deal, still think i shud have asked for more gifts


hey but just heard they r having up to 50% for Dr.Dre Beats Solo also (retail Rm1080) due to clearing stock for uncontinue model. Like US already cannot find this, only can find Dr.Dre Beats Solo HD has a better sound quality, 2 types of wires and a bit more expensive.

hi all sifus, pls help me recommend a laptop.

1. prefer asus or lenovo brand.
2. budget max rm1500
3.surfing, normal office stuff (word,pp,publisher,etc)
4. watching movies.

im currently considering the asus K46CM-WX060V, one seller already offer at rm1500...any good?

that is an ultrabook. its enough for your usage stated above but what are the specs? there is a model of asus k46 which i dont know what the processor is (perhaps AMD?).

If you can get thet K46 at that price, then its worth it; you can even game on that ultrabooks . But do take note that we are assuming that the deal is safe and the notebook is new and original

Ok up my budget between these few which should i get ? its around the 2.2 - 2.7k price range what is the exact price for these for Imba Gaming?

Brand Asus
Budget 2.2 - 2.8k
Purpose - High End Games
Screen Size 15" and above


1) ASUS Notebook N56VZ-S3088V (Black) W7HP
2) ASUS Notebook A55VM-SX037V
3) ASUS Notebook A55VM-SX038V

Please List down exact price for each and which is recommend. Thx

Pretty much the Asus N56 for your budget range
15.6"
Asus N56VZ-S3151H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 750GB, W8; color: black

Hi guys kindly suggest.. Thanks!

1. Preferred Brand: Any
2. Budget: 4.2k max
3. Usage: gaming,movies,work
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 15.6" and up

This post has been edited by Neomax3: Jan 7 2013, 09:43 PM

Definitely this one
15.6"
Lenovo Ideapad Y500, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080)@RM3799, 4GB, 500GB, W8; GN36 exGPU, 170W AC adapter

Use your remaining money to extend warranty to 3 years

Thanks bro!

or, you can consider Lenovo Y580. save the rest of the money and get SSD and extend warranty.

1. Preferred Brand:asus and lenovo
2. Budget:2000+-
3. Usage:coding,multimedia design,video,game
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 15.6 inch

either Acer V3-571G-53212G50, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1999, 2GB, 500GB

or

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

S56CM-XX090H i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB@RM2199[2.3kg], 2GB, W8; color: black

or

Dell nspiron 15R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + AMD HD7730M@RM2199, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm); backlit keyboard optional, W7HP/W8

and Lenovo Ideapad Z580, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M@RM2299, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), W7HB, white

personally I vote for asus s56 because it got ssd and the GPU slightly weaker than others

its the lowest spec k46. well he quoted not exactly rm1.5k, its rm1.55k....isit worth it? its the same with this one:

http://www.lelong.com.my/26-dec-2012-asus-...7-01-Sale-I.htm

is this good? and do u have other recommendation? its for a girl anyway, so i want it to be as light as possible....

I also ask

1. no prefer brand
2. budget max rm1500
3. surfing, 1080p movie, gaming

no lenovo G480 as it quality build is poor
hope can play starcraft2.
prefer ultrabook. Possible got SSD?

The advantage of this model is the discrete graphic card, GT635M. But the processor is really weak.
The weight is heavy too, 2kg.

If for girl, without gaming...........better choose i3 or above. Usually girl only know about processor, not really on GC.

K46CM-WX060V, B987 + Nvidia GT630M@RM1799[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD
If the unit is legit, then you are getting > 10% discount on a budget laptop, it's a good deal.
It can handle the usage you specify earlier.

At your budget, as light as possible? Closest:

Dell
Inspiron 14z, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1799[1.87kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, *no VGA port, OD

HP
Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b051TU, i3-2367M + Intel HD3000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8 (prev gen CPU)

Lenovo
S400, i3-2365M + AMD HD7450M@RM1699[1.8kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB (prev gen CPU)

All the above has better CPU, but weaker GPU compared to the K46CM you mentioned.

No stock full SSD in laptop for your budget.
Starcraft2 - At 1366x768 (HD), if you turn the details to the lowest possible, you can play it with Intel HD 4000.
At 1366x768, if you want to play with decent details, you need GT620M or better, but GT620M will still lag in big battle.
1080p movie - laptop can process, but you need the screen to show the FHD details. At your budget, there is no laptop with FHD screen. You have to connect to external display or TV which can display FHD.

Laptop that come closest to your requirement is this (no FHD):
Acer
M5-481TG-53316G12, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT640M LE (28nm Kepler) + 128GB SSD@RM2899[1.85kg], 6GB, W7HP

Then, these (no FHD, no SSD)
Asus
K46CM-WX090H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD
K46CM-WX060V, B987 + Nvidia GT630M@RM1799[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD

Then, these (no FHD, no SSD, not ultrabook)
Acer
Aspire V3-471G-53212G75d, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[2.3kg], 2GB, 750GB W8

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP/W8

HP
Pavilion G4-2132/2133TX, i5-3210M + AMD HD7670M@RM1899[2.19kg], 2GB ,500GB(7200rpm), W7HB, colors: white/black
Pavilion G4-2107AX, A10-4600M + AMD HD7670M@RM1899, 2GB, 500GB

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jan 8 2013, 09:56 AM

All the listed model above my budget a lot............in fact i plan to buy around RM1200. To replace my spoilt media player to connect TV.

in my mind, HP Sleekbook b009tu, 14", i3-3217U, 2GB RAM, HD4000, no SSD, RM1179
but the proc is not powerful enough, starcraft2 should be a problem even low setting.

Why not build PC desktop if its for the TV ?

Ultrabook will always offer ULV CPU..

PC is weak on mobilization, I will bring back the laptop to my hometown for TV connection and file sharing too.

somemore not nice in look.

my PC and media player just spoilt together 2 weeks ago

if I choose i3-3217U, then I stick no gaming
HP also available a G4 series laptop RM1240, i3-3110M HD4000, much powerful than ULV, but thick of laptop not nice in looking

Pretty much your decision which one to sacrifice..

1. Preferred Brand: Asus or other Top Brands
2. Budget: <RM1500
3. Usage: General, for student and girl
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: <16inch

Tq

If you want to stick with laptop, nothing new within your budget can give you everything you want.
Your only bet is those 2nd hand, like Asus N53 / K53 (GT540M), K42 / N53 (GT335M). But I don't think you want 2nd hand (this thread is buying new laptop )

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jan 8 2013, 10:49 AM

nvm, just cheap play the b009tu choice, maybe sell the 500GB HDD and change to 120GB SSD

Anyway this model ultrabook very difficult to open, it need take out whole motherboard if upgrade RAM

Asus
X44H-VX280, i3-2350M + Intel HD3000@RM1399[2.44kg], 2GB, 500GB, FreeDOS; 1 year warranty (prev gen CPU)

Dell
Inspiron 14, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1399[2.1kg], 2GB, 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 (prev gen CPU)

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

Price is RSP, negotiable. FreeDOS mean you need to get OS yourself.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jan 8 2013, 10:57 AM

thx first,
actually i like the design of s56cm but its graphic and processor slightly low...
i would choose z580 or s56cm...but i duno which 1 is better...
z580:graphic nicer but i not sure about the resolution.
s56cm: design nice hv ssd, but processor low and graphic lower thn z580

y480 got overheat issue???


pls help

This post has been edited by jackmok5489: Jan 8 2013, 03:38 PM

The S56 is an ultrabook aimed for lightness and slimness

The Z580 is a mainstream notebook and has better performance but heavier weight

So its entirely up to you, if you want performance, then its the Z580 for you. Otherwise, its the S56

currently no overheat issue. just have to monitor the temperature and dont let it go up to 90C when gaming.

Errr ... why a sudden interest in Y480? It's not 15"
Yes, it run a bit warm, nothing that cannot be solved

is it same issue with last batch of dell studio???once over temperature the screen will spoild???

can i knw the current price of s56cm(i5),z508(i5/i7),y580(i7) ?

This post has been edited by jackmok5489: Jan 8 2013, 04:03 PM

y480 is 14 inch @@
overheat issue ? should be no bah

z580 is for normal notebook, but is heavier if compare with s56 because it is ultrabook, so sure is slim and lighter