Next step up that is worth your while is this Lenovo:
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD
But it is being phased out and a more powerful spec will be introduced (with GT750M, iinm) shortly.

Depend on what type of games you play, the A45VS, 14R SE, Z480 could handle lots of game in 1366x768 resolution.

Negotiate kuat-kuat. For Dell, extend warranty to 3 years (~ RM250). Get a SSD (128G ~ RM300++)

Ideapad Z580, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M@RM2299, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), W7HB, white
Ideapad Z580, i7-3612QM + Nvidia GT640M@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS, white
Ideapad Z580, i7-3612QM + Nvidia GT640M@RM2499, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB, white
No reason to go for 15" if you still get HD resolution Z480 & Z580 more or less has the same GPU, and you don't need to spend money on i7

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Apr 15 2013, 10:27 AM

Raymond, most re-sellers I talk to hate upgrading RAM (actually almost anything ) for buyers of Z400 or Z500:P
So many screeeew
They still do it though, need to "cari makan"

If you absolutely want to game on ultrabook:
Asus K46CM that you have in mind; or
the Z400 that Raymond suggested; or
HP
Envy4-1238TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M@RM2099[Beats][1.75kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Apr 17 2013, 03:48 PM

Work as in using MS Office?
Then your usage don't require anything powerful. Intel i3 with HD4000 is sufficient.
Unfortunately big screen size like 17" in Malaysia is usually too high spec (and too expensive) for you.

17" (cheapest)
Lenovo
Ideapad G780, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M + (1600x900)@RM2299[3.0kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm); W7HP

Why don't you consider a 14" and then connect the laptop to an external display (nice IPS screen ~ RM600+)?

14"
Dell
Inspiron 14-3421, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1399[1.99kg], Win8SL, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell
HP
Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b051TU, i3-2367M + Intel HD3000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
Lenovo
G480, i5-3230M + Intel HD4000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm), FreeDOS

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Apr 17 2013, 03:56 PM

Maybank Treatpoints? Aren't you restricted by the models in the catalogue?
Don't bother lah iinm, Only some old Sony model and MacBook (don't know which year model ). (I could be wrong, they could include some new models in latest catalague

V5-471G-53334G50, i3-3227U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768; touch)@RM1899, 4GB, 500GB, W8
G480, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB (5400rpm), W8, 2 yrs warranty
Z480, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT640M@RM1999, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm) W8, colors: grey/red/blue

Do you means these three?

The V5 has touch screen. Otherwise, it is totally out-spec by the others.
Z480 is better than G480. (If you have look at the real things of this 2 models, you don't need us to tell you this )

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Apr 17 2013, 04:52 PM

V5-551G-84552G1T, A8-4555 + AMD HD7650M@RM1599, 2GB, 1TB, W8

Do you mean this one?
The A8 APU combo with the GPU actually is quite ok for games like Dota2 and LoL.
AMD APU is ok for other general purpose, but if you run apps that need heavy CPU power but could NOT take advantage of multi-core, it lose out to Intel core CPU

Here you go:
http://www.dell.com/my/p/inspiron-15r-5521...alse#overrides=

And NO, 15R SE has more powerful CPU. And 7730M in 15R SE has better benchmark than the 8730M in 15R

You usage can definitely benefit from a good i7 QM (quad core) CPU.

Dell
Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2799[2.38kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm); backlit keyboard optional

Lenovo
Z400, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT645M@RM2699, 4GB, 1TB, W8; backlit, 2 years warranty

Prices are RSP, negotiable. Definitely within your budget

Alternatively, look for this 15", cheapest i7 QM laptop in Malaysia:
Lenovo
Ideapad Z580, i7-3612QM + Nvidia GT640M@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS, white
Ideapad Z580, i7-3612QM + Nvidia GT640M@RM2499, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB, white

check out this little 11.6" baby:
www.illegear.com
R-11, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2999, 8GB, 500(5400rpm), FreeDOS [CPU options: i5-3210M-i7-3630QM]

Work as in MS Office that kind of things? Then you don't need powerful CPU or GPU. i3 with Intel HD4000 is good enough.
Dell has the best warranty support service in Malaysia currently.

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

Use remaining of your budget to increase RAM (4G ~ RM80), extend warranty to 3 years (~ RM250), swap the HDD with SSD (128G ~ RM300+. SSD will make your laptop very responsive )

Prices is RSP, negotiable a bit.

Lenovo Z series has much more powerful CPU & GPU compare with Toshiba U ultrabook
But if you are not inot gaming, get laptop with full SSD (128G) or upgrade aftermarket. It boost responsiveness tremendously

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Apr 19 2013, 10:54 AM

W8 is something you have to deal with yourself or with some help with the re-sellers. Most new laptop units come with W8 pre-installed.

N56VZ-S3151H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 750GB, W8; color: black

Price is RSP, negotiable.

For SSD, you can buy and upgrade after-market, 128G ~ RM300+.


This post has been edited by nexus2238: Apr 19 2013, 02:42 PM

A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8
Do mean this?
If yes, quite a good deal you get

Uni, what course? What software you need to use?
Generally, this A45VS should do fine

W8 is something you have to deal with yourself or with some help from re-seller. Most new laptop units come pre-installed with W8.

Your budget and your preference of laptop size leads to lots of Atom CPU

Asus 11.6"
VivoBook S200E, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768; touch)@RM1799[1.38kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8; colors: Grey/Pink/White, 2-cell, 1 year
VivoBook S200E, B847 + Intel UMA + (1366x768; touch)@RM1499[1.38kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8; colors: Grey/Pink/White, 2-cell, 1 year

Lenovo 11.6"
ThinkPad Edge E120, i3-2357UM + Intel HD3000@RM1999[1.5kg],W7HP, water resistant keyboard, Colors: Red/Black

Dell 13"
Vostro 3360, i3-2365M + Intel HD3000@RM1859[1.67kg], 4GB, 320GB(5400rpm), W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze
Vostro 3360, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM2009[1.67kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze

Lenovo 13"
S300, Pentium 997 + Intel HD3000 @RM1199[1.8kg], 2GB,500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS; W7HB/W8@RM1399, no ODD, 1 yr warranty
S300, 1007U + Intel HD @RM999[1.8kg], 2GB,500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS; W8@RM1199

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

S56CM-XX276H i7-3517U + Nvidia GT635M + 24GB mSATA + 1TB@RM2899[2.3kg], 8GB, W8; color: black

Yes, it has DVD drive.
But why?
N56VZ has more powerful CPU (i7 ULV is only duo core), more powerful GPU, and cheaper
S56CM has lousy battery performance as well.

Don't need to go for i7 for this budget
These are more reasonably price. Prices are RSP, negotiable.

A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8
Inspiron 14R, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT730M + (1366x768;touch)@RM2099[2.33kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), Linux; W8@RM2399

Use your budget to extend warranty (Dell, 3 years ~ RM250) or buy SSD to swap with HDD (128G ~ RM300+, 256G ~ RM600+/-).

You can find the Dell 14R SE here:
http://www.dell.com/my/p/inspiron-14r-se-7420/fs
The i7 spec is no longer in Dell (most likely Dell is refreshing the SE models), but you can still find it with re-sellers.

But for your budget, the best laptop for gaming is this:
Lenovo
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD
Not easy to find, as new spec is coming out soon with GT750M

Work? Road warrior and need light 11.6"?

Acer 11.6"
Iconia W700, i3-2375M + Intel HD3000 + 64GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM1999, 4GB, W8; BT keyboard

Asus 11.6"
VivoBook S200E, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768; touch)@RM1799[1.38kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8; colors: Grey/Pink/White, 2-cell, 1 year

Lenovo 11.6"
ThinkPad Edge E120, i3-2357UM + Intel HD3000@RM1999[1.5kg],W7HP, water resistant keyboard, Colors: Red/Black

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

HP 14"
Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b051TU, i3-2367M + Intel HD3000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8

Lenovo 14"
G480, i3-2348M + Intel HD3000@RM1299, 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm), FreeDOS; W8@RM1499
G480, i5-3230M + Intel HD4000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm), FreeDOS

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

You don't need i7 for your usage, it just drain battery faster for you

Anyway, if you are looking at Z series, may want to look at Z400 instead of Z500. Same HD (1366x768) resolution ...

Z400, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty

Do note that the newer Z series is slim, has battery that is inside the shell, and take more than 20 screws to get to RAM or HDD or do dust-cleaning

The cheapest MBP 13" is this, out of your budget:
MacBookPro 13", i5-3210M + Intel HD4000 + (1280x800)@RM3699[2.06kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, Mac OSX

Asus models usually has 2 year International Warranty. Lenovo models usually has 2 years ASEAN warranty. So picking models from these brands should be fine. You may also consider Dell as well, if you extend warranty to 3 years during purchase, it autamatically become international warranty.

No difference buying from normal shop or from "Asus Certified Seller" as long as you get warranty support directly from Asus, just make sure you get proper receipt.

Asus
A45VS-VX026H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT645M@RM2199[2.4kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8
K46CM-WX090H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT635M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8, OD

Dell
Inspiron 14R (Special Edition), i5-3210M + Nvidia GT640M(28nm Kepler)@RM2049[2.38kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), W7HP/W8

Lenovo
Z400, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty
Z480, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT640M@RM1999, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm) W8, colors: grey/red/blue

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
Use the remaining of your budget to increase RAM (Asus) (4G stick ~ RM80), extend warranty (Dell, 3 years ~ RM250), buy SSD to swap out the HDD (SSD 128G ~ RM300+).