you are welcome.
for the swappable tray, you might even throw in an extra GPU for extra gaming performance. other than extra GPU and expanded storage, it comes with 2 years warranty as standard configuration.

i downloaded the manual from dell's site. its actually referring to the current memory that comes with the laptop, with maximum 4GB of RAM.
it is from table 9 under specifications column, right?

definitely the Z400 is the best.

actually both are pretty same, just one with removable 6-cell battery (Z480) and one with unremovable 4-cell battery (Z400).
Z400 is higher performance but due to its thin form factor, it will generate more heat than Z480, which maybe around 6mm thicker.

but still, go for Z400.

Acer
Aspire E1-421-11202G50, E1-1200 + AMD HD7310M@RM1249, 2GB, 500GB, W7HB; W8@RM1299

ASUS
X44H-VX231, B820 + Intel HD3000@RM1099[2.44kg], 2GB, 500GB, FreeDOS; 1 year warranty

Dell
Inspiron 14-3421, B997 + Intel HD@RM1199[1.99kg], Win8SL, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell

Lenovo
G480, B830 + Intel HD3000@RM999, 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm), FreeDOS; W8@RM1199

prices are RSP and negotiable. for freeDOS version, you can get 'pasar malam' ones to save your budget.

the new Z500 with GT740M is launched pretty long time ago, around mid of May. its easy to differentiate between old or new. the new nvidia sticker shouldnt be showing any information or model of the graphics card like the GT6xx series do.


example of new nvidia sticker.

EDIT - i saw several shops in lowyat is selling the Z500 with white colour.

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Jun 12 2013, 11:11 PM

some sellers in LYN do sell white colours 1, but comes with lenovo local warranty.

Z400 has the size of an ultrabook, make it lighter and easy to carry around while have white backlit keyboard. the G400S is a bit bulkier than the Z400 but it has full size keyboard without backlit keyboard. plus, if you want to get freeDOS, i dont think thats possible for new G400S because most laptops nowadays come with OS pre-installed, which is included in the budget. plus, if you wanted to get 'pasar malam' version, you have to choose a good cracker, which is not easy.

i knew it. GT740M with that price is kinda fishy.

only have this

Sony Vaio SVE15137CV, i5-3230M + AMD HD7650M@RM2599[2.7kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; color: silver; Vaio backpack

our pricelist topic neither have sony laptops updated.

it is good enough. starcraft 2 dont need huge requirements.

Lenovo G480, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS
Dell Inspiron 14-3421, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT625M@RM1699[1.99kg], W8SL, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell
HP Pavilion G4-2108AX, A6-4400M + AMD HD7670M@RM1699, 2GB, 500GB

this is the only best choice, due to quite limited budget. price is RSP and negotiable.

with your budget, you can look at this

Dell
Inspiron 14-3421, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1399[1.99kg], Win8SL, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell
Inspiron 15-3521, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1399[2.25kg], Win8SL, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell

better specs and faster than the celeron. price is RSP and negotiable.

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

price is RSP and negotiable.

if you are a windows user, stick to sony will be better. porting from windows to mac (or vice versa) is not easy and it takes time to learn for tech blind peoples (sorry if sounds harsh).

but overally, i will go for sony vaio pro 13, as it is very light compared to MBA and the design is sleeker.

summoning devour to help you.

trustworthy seller.

the core i3 isnt too high tech nor near to stone age. but if you want something lighter, these are nearest to your budget :

Dell Vostro 5460, i3-3120M + HD 4000@RM1,549[1.54kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04, 3 cell; W8SL@RM1,749
Lenovo [Ultrabook]S400, i3-2365M + AMD HD7450M@RM1699[1.8kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB

ASUS
[Ultrabook]K46CM-WX059V, i3-3217U + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, 4-cell battery, W7HP, OD

Dell
Vostro 5460, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT630M + (32GB mSATA SSD + 500GB(5400rpm))@RM2199[1.54kg], 4GB, W8SL, 3 cell <--- certified ultrabook
Inspiron 14-3421, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT625M@RM1699[1.99kg], W8, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell <--- ultrabook processor

Lenovo
[Ultrabook]S400, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM1999[1.8kg], 4GB, W7HB; AMD HD7450M/W8@RM2199
[Ultrabook]S400, i3-2365M + AMD HD7450M@RM1699[1.8kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB

prices are RSP and negotiable.

ASUS dont have haswell chip equipped laptops released yet but lenovo is on the way. the model is Lenovo Y510P and/or Y410P. comes with 4th gen core i7 haswell, 8GB ram, 1TB HDD, windows 8, red backlit keyboard and GT750M graphics. Y410P is 14" while Y510P is 15".

be noted that there are some sellers in LYN already selling Y410P.

the nearest spec to your requirements.

Acer V3-571G-736b8G1T, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT730M(DDR3) + (1920x1080 IPS) @RM2899[2.6kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8

have to note that haswell is still new yet. the only release that uses haswell at 1st is Lenovo Y510P but it comes with full HD TN panel and will hit malaysia at the end of june maybe.