Where did you live? if kuala lumpur..try go lowyat and survey...and of course..do some negotiation...if pj..go to digitall mall...

Hi guys..looking for best buy laptop

1. Preferred Brand - Asus/Dell/Lenovo
2. Budget - 2 to 2.5K
3. Usage - gaming, gaming, gaming
4. Preferred screen size - 15.6 inch (HD or FHD)

Hi I am looking to buy a new laptop. I have this 5 year old Asus K42JV that is no longer able to keep up with the current demands for games.

Preferred Brand : Asus, other is fine but definitely not Acer
Budget : 2 - 2.5k
Usage : Gaming
Preferred laptop/screen size : 14" or 15.6"

I would prefer GeForce gc if possible, GT 640M, 645M or 650M. Atm, I am looking at Asus A45VS. Another one I would like to know, how does games work on Windows 8. I mean like have all the games now are compatible with Windows 8, or are there still issues or glitches when running on Windows 8, because I would prefer Win7 more.

Recommendation please ?

This post has been edited by millenius: May 10 2013, 03:15 PM

hey bro that day i wanted to buy but got no cash.
today i wanted to go order but its out of stock, so do you have any other recommendation about the spec with os win7 - 64bit, i5-3xxxM, 14", can extend warranty to 3years,NO touchscreen, minimum Graphic Card ram 1gb below rm2100.


sorry.

This post has been edited by darkddly: May 10 2013, 11:03 PM

1. Preferred Brand:Any brand
2. Budget:4k-4.2k
3. Usage:general usage and programming.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size:

i)screen size about 14-15.6"
ii)screen resolution:full hd if can.I still capable to use external monitor with full hd resolution if the laptop not full hd?
iii)ultrabook if can
iv)discrete graphic card not a must because I rarely playing games
v)would like to have macbook but windows based because macbook seems overpriced

This post has been edited by PowerGadget: May 10 2013, 10:48 PM

what minimu screen size? if 14 , take lenovo ideapad z400 or dell inspiron 14r se

screen size 14
dell 14r se already out of stock from website. i need it before 25th may, so its a bit hurry now. :S

This post has been edited by darkddly: May 10 2013, 10:55 PM

where u live? try lenovo z400..quite light..but for long term..buy notepal u2..dell inspiron 14r se try go to shop...

cheras,kl?
oh yea forget to mention can extend warranty to 3 years..and no touch screen..haha

This post has been edited by darkddly: May 10 2013, 11:02 PM

if im not mistaken, z400 have 2 version..non andtouch screen..yup can extend to 3years..


try pm these guys

storm88
devour
numbertwo

Budget: 1.7k and below
Preferred Brand: Acer, Asus, Samsung
Usage: Surfing, daily usage, a little bit of gaming, do assignment
Screen Size: 14" - 15'
1) The specs minimumly have to be in mid level such as 2gb of ram, i3 processor, 300gb of storage


Thank You!!

HI Shifu,

Another fren want buy laptop, please give your suggestion.
Budget:Around 2k
Usage:Office Work
Screen Size above 14""
Not too heavy, for girl used.

Thanks.

1. Preferred Brand : Asus, Lenovo, Acer, Dell, HP
2. Budget : 2.3k, off course as cheap as possible and willing to top up if really worth it
3. Usage : Surf internet, play offline FPS like crysis and online game
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 14 and 15.6 inch

in my mind I can't decide this 2
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT750M@RM2499, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS, 120wPSU, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty

Ideapad Z580, i7-3612QM + Nvidia GT640M@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS, white

does the processor and graphic card a lot difference ??
how about similar spec with similar price ? best is 15.6 inch >.<

yet I don't need the OS since I am studying IT, I can download windows 7 and 8 pro from msdn website, is legal with CD key

This post has been edited by AlexisStarZ: May 11 2013, 12:36 AM

Go with the Y400 for your budget. It's the best bang for buck at that price range. The GT750M at 1366x768 (HD) resolution mean you could play Crysis at high details.

No 15" at your budget come close

Guys... How is the Lenovo warranty and service? I notice Lenovo spec are really attractive but I think Dell offer the best warranty and service.

Office work as using MS Office? Then don't need powerful CPU, i3 will do.

"Not too heavy" - then please stick to 14". Unless the girl need the dedicated numpad in 15".

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
Vostro 5460, i3-3120M + HD 4000@RM1549[1.54kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04, 3 cell; W8SL@RM1,749

HP
Envy4-1238TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M@RM2099[Beats][1.75kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b051TU, i3-2367M + Intel HD3000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8

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

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

Please share what game titles you play. Anyway, RM1.7k won't buy you powerful GPU with the laptop brands you specified.

Acer
Aspire V3-471G-53212G75d, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[2.3kg], 2GB, 750GB W8
V5-471G-33214G50, i3-3217U + Nvidia GT620M@RM1799[2.1kg], 4GB, 500GB, W7HP

Asus
K46CM-WX059V, i3-3217U + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, 4-cell battery, W7HP, OD
K46CM-WX060V, B987 + Nvidia GT630M@RM1699[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD

Samsung
NP370R4E, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB, W8

Take a look at this Lenovo, best bang for buck at your budget:
G480, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS
G480, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB (5400rpm), W8, 2 yrs warranty

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

ii) Yes, even if the laptop display don't have FHD, you can still connect the laptop to FHD external display and enjoy FHD resolution.

iii) 15" ultrabook line-up in Malaysia is a wash

i) You won't find FHD screen in 14", only HD+ (1600x900). FHD in 15", in Malaysia, can only be found among some heavy beast. There are plenty of FHD 13" laptop though

iv) 15" FHD laptop normally come with discrete GPU.

Asus
N56VZ-S4284H, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3699[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 1TB, W8; color: black
G55VW-S1216H, i7-3630QM +Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080)@RM3999[3.78kg], 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8

Dell
XPS 14, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT630M + 32GB mSATA+ 500GB(5400rpm) HDD + (1600x900)@RM3849[2.1kg], 4GB, backlit, spill resistant keyboard, W8

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

Lenovo
Y500, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM2999, 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs

13" ultrabook with FHD:
Acer
Aspire S7-391-53314G12, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM3799, 4GB, W8
Asus
UX31A-R4005H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920 x 1080)@RM3499[1.3kg], 4GB, W8
Dell
XPS13, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD + (1920x1080)@RM4299[1.36kg], 8GB, W8, backlit

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

Asus
A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8

If you are willing to consider other brand, then:

Lenovo
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT750M@RM2499, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS, 120wPSU, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty

Games work fine in W8

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

For your budget, suggest you opt for 14" HD.
15" FHD is over your budget.

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
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT750M@RM2499, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS, 120wPSU, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty
Y500, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM2999, 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs

Prices are RSP, negotiable.