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Enquiries/Recommendations Buying a new laptop? NEED RECOMMENDATIONS? V19, Kindly FOLLOW the FORMAT TQ~!

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post May 12 2013, 06:05 PM

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QUOTE(fdcoiea @ May 12 2013, 05:42 PM)
Hoping some of you could help me

1. Preferred Brand : ASUS or LENOVO
2. Budget : RM2k - RM2.5k (preferable about 2k)
3. Usage : Casual usage (Web browsing and watchin series, World of Warcraft, and Skyrim)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 15
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ASUS A55VJ-SX093H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT635M@RM2499[2.52kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; color: black
ASUS A55VD-SX520/521/522H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT610M@RM2149[2.52kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8; colors: white/blue/red
Acer V5-571G-53314G50, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M@RM2199[2.3kg], 4GB, 500GB, W7HP
Dell Inspiron 15, i5-3337U + AMD HD7670M@RM1849[2.25kg], Win8SL, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm)
Lenovo Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2299[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 years warranty

price is RSP and negotiable. smile.gif
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post May 12 2013, 06:25 PM

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QUOTE(VI_6 @ May 12 2013, 06:19 PM)
Is asus's after sale service really that bad?
I was set on g55 before, now quite worried.
I live really far from kl. damnit.
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yes. ASUS after sales service is a nightmare. so it is suggested to get dell, or if the person insists on getting ASUS, he/she have to pray hard for it.
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post May 12 2013, 10:49 PM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ May 12 2013, 10:00 PM)
We don't really recommend pirated stuffs here laugh.gif
Still, that's one of the way to do it...
If you are a University student, you should be able to access valid codes for OS too  hmm.gif
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i got my windows 8 pro code from my brother, since he is a college student and linux user. laugh.gif
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post May 12 2013, 11:34 PM

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QUOTE(kira_88 @ May 12 2013, 11:16 PM)
1. Preferred Brand - no actual prefered brand
2. Budget - RM2500+-
3. Usage - Mostly work such as word and all. maybe some movie on the go
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 15 inch or less

I had my eye on samsung ativ xe500 or maybe surface rt due to the small form factor and tablet feature to replace my aging motorola xoom tablet. though for surface rt software limitation might be an issue since its not a full fledge windows 8.
is it worth to go for notebook tablet hybrid or should i stick with an ultrabook which pretty much portable with larger screen size campared to those two. Havin a touch screen feature would be a plus. My previous experience with windows 8 shows that the interface are touch screen friendly rather thank the conventional mouse.

any advice are much appreciated
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Dell Inspiron 14-3421, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT625M@RM1649[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell; W8SL@RM1899
Dell Vostro 5460, i3-3120M + HD 4000@RM1,549[1.54kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04, 3 cell; W8SL@RM1,749
Dell [Ultrabook]Inspiron 14z, i3-3227U + Intel HD4000@RM1899[1.87kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, *no VGA port, OD
HP [Ultrabook] Envy4-1009TU/1019TU, i3-2367M + Intel HD3000 + 32GB mSATA+ 500GB(5400rpm)@RM1899[Beats][1.75kg], 4GB, W7HP
Lenovo [Ultrabook]S400, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM1999[1.8kg], 4GB, W7HB; AMD HD7450M/W8@RM2199

not really worth for going to hybrids as hybrids are very expensive (cheapest, the yoga 13 is priced at RM3400). microsoft surface RT or pro is ok so far but if you can wait for surface pro then it will be better.
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post May 13 2013, 12:13 AM

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QUOTE(kira_88 @ May 12 2013, 11:49 PM)
i would wait for surface pro if the price is right but the expected rrp are out of my budget. can you recommend one with touch screen feature with windows 8?forgot to add in the requirement. are this two any good?

acer V5-471PG, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT710M + (1366x768; touch)@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB, W8
ivoBook S400CA-CA006H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB + (1366x768; touch)@RM2299[2kg]
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seems ok only. i have some suggestions for you too.

Dell Inspiron 14R, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768;touch)@RM1888[2.33kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
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post May 13 2013, 07:23 AM

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QUOTE(Xypheria @ May 13 2013, 12:21 AM)
1. Preferred Brand : Any brands
2. Budget : ~RM 2k
3. Usage : Assignment / Gaming (MMORPG)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 14'
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HP [Ultrabook] Envy4-1238TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M@RM2099[Beats][1.75kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
Lenovo Z400, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty; colors: chocolate
Dell Inspiron 14-3421, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT625M@RM1649[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell; W8SL@RM1899
ASUS [Ultrabook]K46CM-WX059V, i3-3217U + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, 4-cell battery, W7HP, OD

prices are RSP and negotiable. smile.gif
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post May 13 2013, 09:39 PM

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QUOTE(Xypheria @ May 13 2013, 01:15 PM)
Hey thanks for the suggestions man!
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Should I go for HP for its GC? Since I don't save big files on my hdd..
Hmm..
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it is up to you if you want. but i would go for Z400 for better deal, as it comes with 2 years warranty as standard. icon_rolleyes.gif
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post May 13 2013, 09:46 PM

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QUOTE(kira_88 @ May 13 2013, 07:49 PM)
thanks for the suggestion. price and spec wise plus warranty by dell are much better choice the my previous one. any recomended shop to purchase?since i dont hace credit card to purchase online. if only they accept debit card
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you can try use the telegraphic transfer. or find resellers like viper88. smile.gif
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post May 13 2013, 09:48 PM

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QUOTE(blackshot @ May 13 2013, 08:38 PM)
hi mate thanks for reply
may i know what is the meaning of Free DOS and swappable ODD?

i heard a lot of reviews about lenovo Y series at LYN

is this laptop suit my criteria and best bang for buck?

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freeDOS = no windows/OS
swappable ODD = removable optical drive, means you can remove the DVD and insert a graphics card, external fan or HDD ODD into it.

and yes. the lenovo y series is the best bang for buck gaming laptop.
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QUOTE(GTOld @ May 13 2013, 04:49 PM)
Hello, very useful thread this. Also need help to decide on best laptop for my needs. Too easy to get carried away with toys available today & blow the budget.

1. Brand - Any with good reputation for durability
2. Budget - 1.5k to 2.5k
3. Usage - Primarily work 3D CAD software (Solidworks/Catia/UG) possibly some engineering analysis / simulation tools.
4. Min 14" (Antiglare as use outside often.)

Would like SSD for rapid boot up, HDD size not too important, need good graphic card with own ram, need 8GB RAM, Backlit keyboard nice to have, ODD optional (already have an external one), long battery life.
Software appears to be designed for XP and compatible with W7...will it run W8 OK or am I better sticking with W7?

Thanks GTOld.
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QUOTE(jeff198083 @ May 13 2013, 05:41 PM)
Need recomendation
1. budget - not more than 2.5k
2. Preferred Brand - as long as it's last or have good after sales service
2. Budget - not more than 2.5k
3. Usage - microsoft office, dota or CS, watching movie and online
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 15.6'
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QUOTE(~SR17~ @ May 13 2013, 06:44 PM)
1. Brand - Any with good reputation for durability. prefer HP
2. Budget - 2.5k-3k
3. Usage - normal usage , surfing, gaming
4. Min 15.6"
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guys, take a look at these. smile.gif

Lenovo Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2299[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 years warranty
Dell Inspiron 15R, i7-3537U + AMD HD8730M@RM2499[2.32kg], 6GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8SL

GTOld if you plan for dual boot system, you can buy a mSATA SSD and install it into your laptop so you dont need to sacrifice your HDD for SSD. for the RAM, get an extra 4GB stick (RM80) and install it into your laptop. windows 8 is stable now but i dont see the need of 8GB in windows 8, as 4GB is pretty good enough for multitasking in windows 8 (im a windows 8 user, so i know). smile.gif
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post May 15 2013, 12:00 AM

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QUOTE(AlexisStarZ @ May 14 2013, 11:58 PM)
lol get numpad
but the more I see Y400, the more I love wub.gif
yet it got backlit keyboard right ?
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yes. Y400 has a red backlit keyboard.
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post May 15 2013, 08:03 AM

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QUOTE(AlexisStarZ @ May 15 2013, 02:29 AM)
can change the colour ?

btw z580 or z500 don't have backlit keyboard right ?
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Z580 doesnt has but the Z500 has.
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post May 15 2013, 10:08 PM

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QUOTE(PadeGP @ May 15 2013, 08:50 PM)
need advice from sifu's here as i need to make decision & buy before end of this week....
stuck between two :

1. Samsung Ativ pro (i5-3317) - 3g model
2. XPS 13 (i5-3317)

i'm more for surfing, web browsing, email, ms office, chatting, watching movies, youtube & lite download.

thinking ativ pro more than xps 13 bcoz can be a tablet so that i can lie down on bed while web browsing, watching movies & youtube

ativ - 11.6" (1920x1080) & touch screen
xps 13 - 13.3"(1366x768)

does 1366x768 a let down for youtube & watching movies?
does touch screen really important & a let down without touch screen
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if you are more on watching movies and office usage, just get an ultrabook and save the remaining budget and touch screen budget for your future planning. it is not worth to spend on a hybrid like samsung ativ pro at the moment as microsoft just planned to move into tablets market. also, 1366x768 will limit full HD videos to this screen size but it is not a let down if you are just watching 720p videos only. btw, some ultrabooks that worth your penny :

HP [Ultrabook] Envy SpectreXT 13-2215TU, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM2899[1.39kg], 4GB, W8,backlit keyboard
Samsung [Ultrabook] NP530U3C, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2699[1.52kg], 4GB, W8
ASUS [Ultrabook] UX31A-R4005H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920 x 1080)@RM3599[1.3kg], 4GB, W8
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post May 15 2013, 10:32 PM

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QUOTE(stvlu82 @ May 15 2013, 08:41 PM)
hi sifus,
Any recommendation for below spec?
budget: below RM1.5k
usage: internet and light gaming
screen size: 15 inch
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Dell Inspiron 15, i3-2117U + Intel HD4000@RM1299[2.25kg], Win8SL, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm)

price is RSP and negotiable. smile.gif
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post May 16 2013, 08:08 AM

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QUOTE(noobita @ May 15 2013, 11:27 PM)
hope you guys can help me on this
1. Preferred Brand - None
2. Budget - below 2k
3. Usage - Light usage =microsoft word and web browsing
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - not too big, weight below 1.5kg

Is it possible? Thanks
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quite impossible to find a unit below 1.5kg with the price tag of RM2000. sweat.gif

if 2kg, it is still possible then.

Dell Inspiron 14-3421, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1399[1.99kg], Win8SL, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell
Lenovo G480, i5-3230M + Intel HD4000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm), FreeDOS
Lenovo [Ultrabook]S400, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM1999[1.8kg], 4GB, W7HB; AMD HD7450M/W8@RM2199
Samsung NP370R4E, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB, W8
Acer V5-471PG-53334G50, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT710M@RM1899, 4GB, 500GB, W8
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post May 16 2013, 09:43 PM

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QUOTE(DariusCk @ May 16 2013, 06:20 PM)
Guys im ordering Lenovo Y series within this week.
Im considering should get the Y400(freedos RM2.4K) or Y500(RM2.9K).  Windows is not the matters, just the size and price.
Any suggestion?

Thank you very much.
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if you prefer full HD and better cooling, Y500 is the right deal.
if you prefer something lighter, Y400 is the right deal.
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post May 16 2013, 10:26 PM

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QUOTE(neoblitz64 @ May 16 2013, 10:04 PM)
why does y500 has better cooling?
is it because it's bigger or it has different build? hmm.gif
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because it is bigger. you have more room for cooling inside the laptop.
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post May 16 2013, 11:26 PM

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QUOTE(blackshot @ May 16 2013, 11:15 PM)
again thank you

i was thinking about the Y400 or the Y500

i was worry about the lenovo laptop 'tahan' or not which i mean it wont be easily spoil this or that ( of course i wont drop it or what...just normal using)

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Y500 will be better, as there are more spacing inside the laptop for cooling.
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QUOTE(Mr.Beanster @ May 16 2013, 10:50 PM)
Hi sifu-sifu

Im looking for laptop recommendation. Budget around 3k but prefer to go lower if possible. Main purpose is for Gaming (Light/Medium), Movies (Prefer nice graphic & pictures), Surfing, Assignments work. Will be using it at my Uni. Thanks
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Acer V3-571G-736b8G1T, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT730M(DDR3) + (1920x1080 IPS) @RM2899[2.6kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8
Lenovo Y500, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM2999, 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs

best deals at the moment. price is RSP and negotiable. icon_rolleyes.gif
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QUOTE(ForlornBrat @ May 16 2013, 11:10 PM)
Please suggest me a laptop

1. Preferred Brand - Dell / Asus
2. Budget - Around 2.5k
3. Usage - Work, Multimedia and light gaming (LoL)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 15.6'
Big Thanks!!
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ASUS A55VJ-SX093H, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT635M@RM2499[2.52kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; color: black
Dell Inspiron 15R, i5-3337U + AMD HD7670M@RM1999[2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8SL
Lenovo Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2299[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 years warranty

price is RSP and negotiable. smile.gif
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