because they are ultrabooks, so the processors are tweaked at a weaker state to compete with core i5 ULV processors to save battery life.

only ultrabooks and some certain models do come with core i5 ULV. however, like dell's new inspiron models which comes with core i ULV processors, they are not suitable in the ultrabook category.

to differentiate between ULV and normal processors, at the end of the model number are labelled with U (for ULV) or M/QM (normal dual/quad core).

some quad core processors announcement date

Studies only? then you can let your parents consider these:

Dell Inspiron 14-3421, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT625M@RM1649[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell; W8SL@RM1899
ASUS [Ultrabook]K46CM-WX060V, B987 + Nvidia GT630M@RM1699[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD
Lenovo G480, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB (5400rpm), W8, 2 yrs warranty
Samsung NP370R4E, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB, W8

prices are RSP and negotiable. if you have the spare budget, use it to upgrade RAM to 4GB (for some models suggested) and extend warranty to 3 years for peace of mind.

Lenovo Z400, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty; colors: chocolate
HP [Ultrabook] Envy4-1238TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M@RM2099[Beats][1.75kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
Dell Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2049[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), W7HP/W8

if possible, use the remaining money to extend warranty to 3 years.

no benefit but samsung does comes with tons of bloatwares. so talk frankly, your laptop will be a hella slower. lenovo so far has the best spec at here. you should let him consider.

Z400 with GT740M is launched. Z500 with GT740M, not sure but will make it on time.

Lenovo Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT645M @RM2299, 4GB, 1TB, W8; backlit, 2 years warranty (4-cell)

Lenovo Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT750M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty
Lenovo Z400, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty; colors: chocolate
ASUS A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8
ASUS [Ultrabook]S46CM-WX023V, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2399[2kg], 4GB, W7HP

if you choose to buy the A45VS, then use the remaining budget to upgrade the RAM to 4GB and extend warranty to 3 years (for other laptops too). prices are RSP and negotiable.

not yet known. maybe due to its model release or some other reasons.

if you want something light and powerful, go for HP.
if you want something ultrabook sized but high performance, go for lenovo.
if you want an ultrabook, can consider asus.

Lenovo Z400, Core i5-3210M, Nvidia GT740M, RM2099, 4GB, 1TB, 2 years warranty (4-cell)

this is definitely a better deal.

Acer Iconia W700, i3-2375M + Intel HD3000 + 64GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM1999, 4GB, W8; BT keyboard

your tight budget disallowed to purchase most touch enabled laptops. most of them are priced RM2000 and above.

but be note that the processor you have on surface rt and note 10.1 is an ARM processor, which means all x86 x64 based apps are not supported on surface rt and note 10.1. this acer still uses x86 x64 processor and you have the chance to install plenty of programs into it as it is windows 8, not windows RT. so i dont take this acer as a tablet. and some more, you requirements and budget doesnt allow you to get most of the touch screen laptops. 11-12 inch touch screen laptops are very expensive, and you want something practically is lighter. if you can go on with 14", then you can take a look with this :

Acer V5-471G-53334G50, i3-3227U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768; touch)@RM1899, 4GB, 500GB, W8

Lenovo G480, i5-3230M + Intel HD4000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm), FreeDOS
Dell Inspiron 14-3421, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1399[1.99kg], Win8SL, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell

above these have 2x RAM slots. so you upgrade them upon purchase.
prices are RSP and negotiable.

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

it is ok but just without touchscreen.

did you bought the matte screen version or else?

ASUS S300CA-C1033H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768;touch)@RM2399, 4GB, 500GB, W8
ASUS VivoBook S400CA-CA006H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB + (1366x768; touch)@RM2299[2kg], 4GB, W8

s300 (13 inch) is lighter compared to s400 (14 inch).

so my suggestion here is choose what fits your requirement and budget.

dell is offering windows 7 clearance. you can check the list at here

be quick or you will left out and should get windows 8 as standard.

why are you posting this again? i thought you read my post before this.