Hi guys,after returning the Inspiron 15R SE,I plan to buy a new laptop within this month

1. Preferred Brand: Lenovo,Dell,Acer or any that has better aftersale service
2. Budget: 4k+ -
3. Usage: Programming,light photoshop and web development
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14 or above

Currently eyes on Illegear RE-15,I would plug the laptop to an external dell U2312HM Other than RE-15,any other is fall in my choice? Prefer Haswell processor as they provide better battery life consumption
I heard Acer V series haswell would only available in Q3 or Q4 2013,is it true?

Haswell was just launched not too long ago... so many of the available models in the market now are still not equipped with them yet. Wait for a while longer if you want to see what every brand has to offer
Otherwise, you can consider this one as well:
14"
Lenovo Y410p, i7-4700MQ + GT750M(GDDR5)@RM2899, 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty

*use the remaining budget to upgrade to SSD.
* Since you have a good external monitor, rely on that one instead for better and more accurate color reproduction for your editing work

If you are into gaming, the new Lenovo Y410 and Y510 are the ones to look out for, powered by Haswell
Touch screen is more of a marketing gimmick, try not to fall for that haha, especially if you are not getting a hybrid notebook

1. Preferred Brand - Dell?? (For my parents, so....prefer good build quality and after sales service)
2. Budget - RM1000-1700
3. Usage - Web-browsing, minor office use
- CPU-i3 3rd gen or better CPU
- GPU-ok with integrated
- Optic drive required
4. Screen size - 14/15'', prefer matte type; their eyesight is not so good...

Need some advise to get a decent build quality budget laptop. Win8 too confusing for my parents, I'm ok if it come without OS as I can install Win7 for them.

Please, need some help here. Can give me a few recommendations?

1. Preferred Brand - Asus, Dell, Fujitsu, Toshiba
2. Budget - RM1500-2000
3. Usage - Mostly microsoft words & powerpoint, only playing FIFA, watching HD movies, normal internet surfing
4. Screen size - 14"

Preferably - i5, W8, Good Battery Life, Ultrabook
Thanks =)

I not sure whether this budget can find matte screen or not.. If got hope other guru can help you more recommendation about this.
Anyway this laptop comes in my mind, if neglect matte screen:

14 inch

Dell
Inspiron 14-3421, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1299[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell
Inspiron 14-3421, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT625M@RM1599[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell

15 inch

Dell
Inspiron 15, i5-3227U + Intel HD4000@RM1399[2.25kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), 4-cell, W8SL
Inspiron 15, i5-3227U + AMD Radeon™ HD 7670M@RM1499[2.25kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell, Ubuntu



If you have budget, better get i5 ULV over i3 ULV, cause i5 ULV performance is somewhere between i3-M and i5-M processor.
Anyway web browsing i3-U is pretty sufficient I think. But I was you, I will choose i5 cause 6 cell battery provide longer battery life.

ASUS
[Ultrabook]K46CM-WX059V, i3-3217U + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, 4-cell battery, W7HP, OD

Dell
Vostro 5460, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT630M + (32GB mSATA SSD + 500GB(5400rpm))@RM2199[1.54kg], 4GB, W8SL, 3 cell <--- certified ultrabook
Inspiron 14-3421, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT625M@RM1699[1.99kg], W8, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell <--- ultrabook processor

Lenovo
[Ultrabook]S400, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM1999[1.8kg], 4GB, W7HB; AMD HD7450M/W8@RM2199
[Ultrabook]S400, i3-2365M + AMD HD7450M@RM1699[1.8kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB

prices are RSP and negotiable.

1. Asus
2. 2-3.5k
3. Multitasking/Programming
4. 15"<
5. 16gb ram <, Haswell

Can get this kind of laptop ?

ASUS dont have haswell chip equipped laptops released yet but lenovo is on the way. the model is Lenovo Y510P and/or Y410P. comes with 4th gen core i7 haswell, 8GB ram, 1TB HDD, windows 8, red backlit keyboard and GT750M graphics. Y410P is 14" while Y510P is 15".

be noted that there are some sellers in LYN already selling Y410P.

1.
2. 2.5-6k
3. AutoCAD, Photoshop
4. 15"
5. IPS, i7 Haswell, light-medium weight, plan to self install neutron-gtx without voiding warranty.

This post has been edited by biatche: Jun 14 2013, 01:36 PM

Hello. I need help finding laptops Here are the details:

1. Preferred Brand
Any

2. Budget
Unlimited

3. Usage
Everyday use (Surf the internet), light gaming (dota, Guild Wars, Red Alert), Photoshop,

4. Preferred screen size
15.6" / 15"

5. Misc
-- I want a touchscreen laptop
-- I want a light laptop (at most 5 lb)

Thank you for your help.

the nearest spec to your requirements.

Acer V3-571G-736b8G1T, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT730M(DDR3) + (1920x1080 IPS) @RM2899[2.6kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8

have to note that haswell is still new yet. the only release that uses haswell at 1st is Lenovo Y510P but it comes with full HD TN panel and will hit malaysia at the end of june maybe.

the one closest to your requirement

Acer R7-571-53338G1T, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000+ (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM2999[2.4kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8

largest hybrid of the year.

maybe will ask again in 1-2 weeks hehe... hopefully got haswell models with ips.

Thank you!

hey im buying a new laptop .. im not considering any brand .. my budget is around 2k .. for average gaming n my assgnmnt .. what model shud i buy ? im only playing pes n fifa ..

best notebook/laptop
Budget: within rm2600
Area: Komtar, penang
brand: any
usage: rendering 3D, programming, calculation (matlab&shits), gaming @ least metro: last light is playable.
time : next week
I'll treat it like a PC. So, good airflow is mandatory.

p/s: is it possible to get y400 with i5 + gt 650m/750m SLI under rm3k around komtar, penang?

This post has been edited by ErgoProxi: Jun 14 2013, 08:07 PM

i am planning to buy a laptop with price range around 2k.
currently choosing between lenovo g400s and z400
both look quite the same spec
can i know which is better?
i am confused with the true spec though, lenovo g400s comes with gt720m or 740m?
gt 740m is a lot better than gt720 rite?

Can anyone recommend me a laptop with following criteria?

Preferred Brand: Any
Budget: RM 1.8k ~ 2.5k
Usage: 1. Programming,
2. Virtualization of VM for development (VMware)
3. Some gaming perhaps (latest PC games - with low/medium res as long as the fps is acceptable),
Preferred laptop/screen size: Doesn't matter. Will project to Monitor
Additional Note: 1. FreeDos
2. haswell chipset if possible
Time: Perhaps end of the month or early July

Thanks in advance.

This post has been edited by Gundam84: Jun 14 2013, 11:18 PM

Thanks for the reply
So do you think Illegear RE-15 not worth for my usage?
If lenovo Y510P is more suit for my usage,I would willing to wait until the end of June
How about XPS13,14?

By the way,thanks for the recommendation.I would buy a 128gb/256gb M500 SSD after bought the laptop