1. Any brands recommended? What's wrong with Acer?
2. Below 2000
3. College student
4. 14 inches or 15.6

nothing is wrong with acer. just some immature peoples think that branding is part of the quality build, which is irrelevant in quality control. they dont even think that buying electronic items are not 100% guaranteed working perfectly. for more details, you may read sifu [PF]T.J. blog about notebook brandings. for your options :

ASUS
A55VD-SX825/826/837/933, i3-3120M + Nvidia GT610M@RM1699[2.52kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8; colors: black/red/white/blue

Acer
V5-471PG-53334G50, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT710M@RM1899, 4GB, 500GB, W8

Dell
Vostro 5460, i5-3230M +Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[1.54kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04, 3 cell; W8SL@RM2099
Inspiron 14-3421, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT625M@RM1699[1.99kg], W8SL, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell
Inspiron 15, i5-3337U + AMD HD7670M@RM1799[2.25kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell, Linux; W8SL@RM1949
Inspiron 15R, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1599 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8 , 6 cell

Lenovo
Z400, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty; colors: chocolate
G400s, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1799, 4GB, 500GB, W8
G400s, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB, W8
Ideapad G580, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1699, 2GB, 500GB, freeDOS, 1 yr warranty

prices are RSP and negotiable. but may i know further details about your usage/course you are studying?

Around the corner. Hmm.

When will Haswell chips get to our shores? Any announcement made by local distributors yet? Or inside news?

hi there, I'm going for a level and I'm opting to study engineering or actuarial science. Not going to change laptop until finish studies.😁

There is one from Dell already at the moment, and I'm sure there are more to come
Dell
Inspiron 14R, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1549 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8 , 4 cell

But then if you up your budget to RM1.5k you should be able to get a few gaming-capable notebooks now

1. Preferred Brand - Any brand... As long as good for gaming...
2. Budget - RM3000 around...
3. Usage - Gaming and Entertainment
4. Preferred laptop - No need until i7 processor... good graphic card...
5. Screen size - 14" above


I am out of clue... I try search and make comparison on the web... Always said the this not good that not good and the one they propose is USD 1000 for graphic card... Really need advise here... Thanks very much...

Well, unfortunately notebooks built with gaming in mind are mostly powered by i7 processors
Can consider this one:
14"
Lenovo Y410p, i7-4700MQ + GT750M(GDDR5)@RM2899, 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty

http://www.dell.com/my/p/inspiron-14r-5437...spiron-14r-5437

already got 1 haswell laptop from dell

Hi , I'm kinda new to computer stuff, so i really need suggestions from you guys...currently looking for laptop

My budget is = 2000 - 2500
Brand = I'm not good at it, but I know most people prefer ASUS i guess? Toshiba?
Purpose = Nothing in specific, I need it for gaming, work, movies ... it has to be working flawlessly in multitasking...the graphic has to be high as I wanna play NBA, shooting, racing games that need high graphic.
Screen size = Multitouch touchpad with gesture control. Screen 16" to 19"

I prefer aluminium body, good protability...touchscreen (optional).

A friend of mine suggested me to get a ASUS S500, i was told that the price is around rm2500.

Ok, thanks TJ... But can I know where to buy?

Perhaps you can look for "devour" and "hikari85" over here at LYN.
Or you can ask "ytlay" sifu for more info, he knows a lot more on Lenovo units than I do

Apart from that Asus, you can consider this one as well. Don't think its aluminium body though, most notebooks around your budget range doesn't come with an aluminium body (brushed aluminium perhaps).

15"
Lenovo Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2299[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 years warranty

Ohh. It has already arrived. Dell is leading in the processor race. Saw in their site, there are also Haswell desktop too.

When will Lenovo have the 4th generation processor in their Ideapad series (or specifically in the Z series)?

Hi, All Sifus.
Would like to seek for your advice on below two model of laptop.

1. Acer S7-391-53314G1 13
2. Lenovo IdeaPad®Yoga 13

Would like to know which one is better for its performance, battery life and features.

Thank you.

actually both shares roughly the same specs, except the screen resolution and hinge design. the acer uses normal hinge with full HD touch screen, and the Yoga 13 uses a 360 degree flippable screen and 1600x900 HD IPS touch screen.

for performance, both shares about the same. battery life under balanced mode with powermark test, Acer S7 achieves 2 hours and 30 minutes, Yoga 13 is 3 hours and 35 minutes. for features, Yoga 13 has more features compared to Acer S7, due to Yoga 13 ability to convert into tablet mode (thanks to the 360 degree flippable hinge).

Hi all Sifus,
My friend wanna change his 7 years old laptop but he no idea on what new laptop that he can buy.

1. Preferred Brand : Dell
2. Budget : Around RM1.6k
3. Usage : need AutoCAD on assignment, and also gaming (RO, Dota, Pro Evolution Soccer etc ), so it will be good if no lag when launching these application and multitasking.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : Nothing in specific

Can Sifus please advise on this?

Thank you and have a nice day. =)

This post has been edited by koreeyong: Jun 18 2013, 01:36 AM

Sifu,

Where can I get these?

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

Thanks

hi pro ,

illegear rs-15 vs msi GT 60 ?

which one is worth to go ..

definitely the RS-15. GT60 if you want steelseries keyboard and excellent audio by Dynaudio.

yo raymond , do you mind to share what make u to select rs-15 more than msi . thanks