i am attracted to RS-15 due to its cheaper budget and improved audio system. for the MSI, the GT60 is just only the excellent audio and steelseries keyboard. but main priority is the audio system only, so i'd select what is cheaper.

Hi there sifus I'm asking on behalf of my friend about laptop recommendation:


1. Preferred Brand-(any decent brand)
2. Budget-Rm1000-1500
3. Usage-To do assignments and homeworks , smooth when surfing the internet.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - lightweight and easy to carry\screen size- 11' to 13' inches.

Thank you

Hiya everyone

Am looking for advices to buy a new laptop to replace my very old Asus F81SE. Nice laptop just getting old and it's burning my hand go up to 107 C on my hardware monitor (average usage no gaming 80-95 C)

Requirements:
15.6 inch screen (not necessary Full HD)
Intel i5/i7 (preferable 3M L cache above)
Budget range around RM2,000 - RM3000.
Good cooling features
Hard disk 500GB bigger the better with 5,400rpm or higher/ SSD also not bad
At least 2x USB 3.0
Minimum 4GB RAM DDR3 or better
Proper graphic card for some gaming and editing (Preferable 2GB RAM over)
Good build quality and value for money
Warranty issues (best support international type)

Usage:
Heavy on - worksheets (like microsoft excel and word), surfing, movies and music
Moderate to light on - gaming and video/photo editing


Couldn't decide which model in my mind yet:
1) ASUS N56VB - S3070H
2) ASUS S550CB - CJ102H
3) ASUS S56CB - XX390H
4) Lenovo Y500
5) Lenovo Z500

What's the pros and cons between these laptops? I heard ASUS N56VB will warm up your palm if you push the performance like gaming. ASUS S550CB lack of performance compared to the rest and it's just 1x USB 3.0.

Many thanks for useful advices. Cheers!!!

Dell
Vostro 3360, i3-2365M + Intel HD3000@RM1859[1.67kg], 4GB, 320GB(5400rpm), W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze

Lenovo
[Ultrabook]S300, Pentium 997 + Intel HD3000 @RM1199[1.8kg], 2GB,500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS; W7HB/W8@RM1399, no ODD, 1 yr warranty
[Ultrabook]S300, 1007U + Intel HD @RM999[1.8kg], 2GB,500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS; W8@RM1199

these are the only laptops that are close or within your budget range.
prices are RSP and negotiable.

among all the picks, i will select lenovo Y500 as the best choice among. for the ASUS you found, it is true because the whole chassis is made of aluminium. Y500 just have less warmer temperature on the palm rest than N56VB.

options that closest to his budget :

Dell Inspiron 14-3421, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT625M@RM1699[1.99kg], W8SL, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell
Lenovo G400s, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1799, 4GB, 500GB, W8

prices are RSP and negotiable.

Thanks for the quick respond

Few more questions:

1) How significant different the ASUS N56VB GT750M 4GB DDR3 vs. LENOVO Y500 GT750M 2GB DDR5 in term of performance and long lasting?

2) Any additional cons about Lenovo Y500 besides it's weight and battery life span before I get my hand on it?

3) Lastly, wonder what's the acceptable price range for these two model in Sabah area if you do not mind post here? I heard the cost could be 5-10% of the retailed price depend on individual shops selling. (else could you pm me the price list?)

Once again thank you very much!

Hi guru,
I want to buy laptop for my brother which is an engineering student.

1. Preferred Brand : Any brand
2. Budget : 1.5k to 2.5k
3. Usage : doin assigments. Playing games. No laging when launching some apps. Smooth surfing da internet.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : Big as ultrabook but not ultrabook. Lol. This is what my bro want la. i also dont understnd. Screen size around 14 to 15 inches

Please advise me on this. Thnks in advance.

Alright thanks

can consider Asus s200e vivobook as well

Hi to all sifus, i need recommendation on laptop as a gift to brother

1. Preferred Brand - Any
2. Budget - RM1300
3. Usage - casual n paper work, non gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - Any, the better screen can get the better

arigator in advance

1. the ASUS N56VB is actually GT740M, not GT750M.

2. Y500 uses glossy screen, which is prone to smudges and fingerprints. even the keyboard case is covered with glossy panel. also, it heats up easily if poor ventilation is given.

3. i dont know about pricing at sabah. but the most acceptable pricing is RM2999, which is the retail sale price offered by Lenovo.

the options that closest to his requirements and budget :

Lenovo Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2299[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 years warranty
Lenovo Z400, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty; colors: chocolate
Dell Inspiron 14R, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT730M@RM2099[2.33kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), Linux; W8SL@RM2299
Dell Inspiron 15R, i7-3537U + AMD HD8730M@RM2499[2.32kg], 6GB, 1TB(5400rpm), 6-cell, W8SL

prices are RSP and negotiable.

Dell
Inspiron 14-3421, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1399[1.99kg], Win8SL, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell
Inspiron 15, i5-3227U + Intel HD4000@RM1399[2.25kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell, W8SL

prices are RSP and negotiable.
also, doitashi mashite.

Guys, any idea when the new haswell laptops will be out for brands like asus ?

Sorry wrongly type for GT750M should b GT740M.

Anyway, thanks a lot for the infos. Cheers!!!

pls recommend a netbook/laptop based on the below requirement.

1. Preferred brand: Any
2. Budget: 1.2k max
3. Usage: Light surfing, ms office
4. Preferred laptop screen size: 12" max

thank you very much..

Acer
Aspire AOD270, Atom N2800 + Intel GMA 3650@RM1099, W7HB, free Acer pouch, colors: aquamarine/carnival
Aspire AO756, 1007 + Intel HD@RM1149, 4GB, 500GB, W8

ASUS
Eee PC 1025CE, Atom N2800 + Intel GMA3650@RM949,2GB, 320GB(5400rpm), colors: blue/pink/purple
X201E, Intel B847 + Intel HD@RM999, 2GB, 500GB, FreeDOS, 1 year

HP
Mini 110-4117TU, Atom N2600 + Intel GMA3600@RM1099, 2GB, 320GB(5400rpm)

Lenovo
IdeaPad S110, Atom N2800 + Intel GMA3650@RM1099, 2GB, 500GB, W7S; colors: flower/red/blue/white/black

prices are RSP and negotiable.

Hi everyone,
I am currently browsing for a laptop and would highly appreciate any recommendations.

1. Preferred Brand - Any brand would be ok.
2. Budget - +- RM2k, I could stretch max to RM3k if its worth the additional price.
3. Usage - 100% for studies (IT course mainly programing), no gaming at all (unless FB is considered gaming ).
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 14 inch.

P/S: It would be great if the laptop is light (for small girl hands ) and gives longer battery life but not compromising on performance (hoping to use the laptop for the entire 3 years course)

Thanks so much in advance .

Dell
Vostro 5460, i3-3120M + HD 4000@RM1,549[1.54kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04, 3 cell; W8SL@RM1,749
Vostro 5460, i3-3120M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1949[1.54kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8SL, 3 cell
Vostro 5460, i5-3230M +Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[1.54kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04, 3 cell; W8SL@RM2099
Vostro 5460, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT630M + (32GB mSATA SSD + 500GB(5400rpm))@RM2199[1.54kg], 4GB, W8SL, 3 cell

For your usage, you can go for the i3 & HD4000 spec. Extend warranty to 3 years next business day on site (best for students, never need to worry about no laptop to use during assignment crunch time). Swap the HDD for SDD (128G ~ RM300+/-, 256G ~ RM600+/-).
Prices are RSP, negotiable. Comfortably within your budget.