Performance: Z400/GT740m > Envy4/HD8750M > V5/GT710m
Warranty support is around the same standard.
Best price/performance: Z400/GT740m@2099.

Since you are casual gamer, perhaps Z400 is the best choice. 

All can upgrade ram, ssd. Suggest to ask the reseller to upgrade the ram & ssd for Z400 if needed, it will save the hassle for you.

thanks bro..
how bout sony vaio e series 15 or samsung brand?
it seems like less people talk bout this brand..

Hello sifus,

Need your help in choosing a laptop for my mom: -

1. Brand - Any brand with decent warranty (1-2 years?)
2. Budget - Below RM2,000
3. Usage - Microsoft Office and surfing, and a little movies
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - about 14" and above
5. Others - Has DVD drive, but is relatively light (below 2kg if possible?)

Thank you!

Dear LYN Sifus,

Can you help me recommend a laptop?

Requirements:
8G RAM
Good graphics card (GT 640/645 and above)
i5-3317U or above, Ultrabook
Touch screen is preferred
SSD is a must

1. Preferred Brand - Asus, Acer, Lenovo
2. Budget - Below RM 3K (Basic unit without add ons like Win 8 or RAM)
3. Usage - Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop and some gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 14" or above

Thank you sifus!

1. Brand - Any brand with decent warranty
2. Budget - Below 1.5k
3. Usage - Microsoft Office and movies
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - about 14" and above

Just want to know which is the BEST laptop that I can get with this price?

1. Preferred Brand - Vaio prefebaly
2. Budget - around plus minus RM2k
3. Usage - surfing/slight gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - slim type any size will do, but dont want netbook.

1. Preferred Brand - Vaio prefebaly
2. Budget - around plus minus RM2k
3. Usage - surfing/slight gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - slim type any size will do, but dont want netbook.

1. Preferred Brand - Dell or lenovo (or just recommend me a brand)
2. Budget < 2500
3. Usage - Gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 14 or 15.

1. Brand - Dell,Lenovo,Acer or reliable brand
2. Budget - below RM4,200
3. Usage - general usage,not on gaming site
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 15" and above will do
5. Others - good battery life,full hd

1. Brand - Dell,Lenovo,Acer or reliable brand
2. Budget - below RM4,200
3. Usage - general usage,not on gaming site
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 15" and above will do
5. Others - good battery life,full hd

you cant get full HD with RM2400 and below. top up RM400 and you can get a good full HD IPS display acer v3.

Acer V3-571G-736b8G1T, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT730M(DDR3) + (1920x1080 IPS) @RM2899[2.6kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8
Lenovo Ideapad G580, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1699, 2GB, 500GB, freeDOS, 1 yr warranty
Dell Inspiron 15R, i5-3337U + AMD HD7670M@RM1999[2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8SL
ASUS A55VD-SX520/521/522H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT610M@RM2149[2.52kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8; colors: white/blue/red

price is RSP and negotiable.

Can consider these as well:
15.6"
Asus N56VZ-S4284H, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3699[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 1TB, W8; color: black

Dell Inspiron 15R, i7-3537U + AMD HD8730M + (1920x1980; anti-glare)@RM3299[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8SL

Dell Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + AMD HD7730M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + 32GB SSD + 1TB HDD(5400rpm)@RM3199, 8GB, backlit keyboard optional, W8

The 2nd pick should be the best if you are looking for a FullHD notebook with good battery life
Use remaining budget for warranty extension

if you are more concerned about the screen quality, then the Acer recommended by raymond sifu is an excellent choice 

Dell design seems plastic not?
screen quality would be a plus if budget allowed

The design is completely new. The unusual placement of the hinges, a distinctive feature of older Inspiron and Vostro models, has been abandoned in favor of a new design. The hinges are now located at the far back of the base unit. Unfortunately, the display lid still can only be tilted back about 140°. The lid is made out of plastic which accepts the interchangeable aluminum covers as inserts. With the cover in place, the display is very resistant to any pressure applied. The hinges are strong and easily keep the display in the desired position.

The base of the unit, save for the palm rest, is made from plastic. The chassis is torsionally very rigid but the surface areas deform under pressure. Build quality could be improved: the top appears well constructed, on the sides we noticed uneven gaps. The locking mechanism for the battery is very solid and user friendly.

Most of the surfaces are non-glossy. The interchangeable aluminum cover and the palmrest are made from black anodized aluminum and feature an embossed (but subtle) honeycomb pattern. The sides are made from silver plastic. The three quick access buttons and the keyboard panel are painted glossy.

For Dell, great emphasis is put on individuality. In order to address a large group of customers, the 15-inch Inspiron 15R-5521 is available in four different colors. Depending on the configuration the lid and keyboard shine in either “pink”, “red”, “silver” or “blue”. An upgrade from the silver base model to a different version costs 39 Euros (~$52).

Independent of that decision are the sides, which are made of plastic, and the silver-gray edge of the lid. The casing bottom however is black. Due to the extensive use of metal (lid + wrist rest) and the high-contrast material transition, the 15-inch notebook cuts a fancy and classic figure. Only the projecting battery cover and the extremely thick display frame at the lower part did not appeal to us. The round casing front reminiscent of the XPS 15 is also a matter of taste.

1. Brand - Any brand
2. Budget - below RM3k
3. Usage - gaming, portable, compact
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 14" and above
5. Others - looking for best ultrabook for gaming or any laptop that are light