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

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post Jun 14 2013, 03:51 PM

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QUOTE(GunBlaDeR @ Jun 14 2013, 01:42 PM)
Hello. I need help finding laptops smile.gif Here are the details:

1. Preferred Brand
Any
   
2. Budget
Unlimited

3. Usage
Everyday use (Surf the internet), light gaming (dota, Guild Wars, Red Alert), Photoshop,

4. Preferred screen size
15.6" / 15"

5. Misc
-- I want a touchscreen laptop
-- I want a light laptop (at most 5 lb)

Thank you for your help.  notworthy.gif
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the one closest to your requirement

Acer R7-571-53338G1T, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000+ (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM2999[2.4kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8

largest hybrid of the year. biggrin.gif
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post Jun 15 2013, 09:48 AM

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QUOTE(tazmania123 @ Jun 14 2013, 05:39 PM)
hey im buying a new laptop .. im not considering any brand .. my budget is around 2k .. for average gaming n my assgnmnt .. what model shud i buy ? im only playing pes n fifa ..
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QUOTE(tky0414 @ Jun 14 2013, 08:19 PM)
i am planning to buy a laptop with price range around 2k.
currently choosing between lenovo g400s and z400
both look quite the same spec
can i know which is better?
i am confused with the true spec though, lenovo g400s comes with gt720m or 740m?
gt 740m is a lot better than gt720 rite?
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Lenovo
G400s, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1799, 4GB, 500GB, W8
G400s, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB, W8

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

prices are RSP and negotiable. use the remaining budget to extend warranty to 3 years. icon_rolleyes.gif

tky0414
G400S actually comes with GT720M. GT740M within that price is too fishy, and its actually a typo. and yes, GT740M is better than GT720M.
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post Jun 15 2013, 09:57 AM

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QUOTE(ErgoProxi @ Jun 14 2013, 06:51 PM)
best notebook/laptop
Budget: within rm2600
Area: Komtar, penang
brand: any
usage: rendering 3D, programming, calculation (matlab&shits), gaming @ least metro: last light is playable.
time : next week
I'll treat it like a PC. So, good airflow is mandatory.

p/s: is it possible to get y400 with i5 + gt 650m/750m SLI under rm3k around komtar, penang?
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possible but you have to choose freeDOS version of Y400. for seller in penang, you can contact hikari85 about it.
according to your requirements, Y400 is the best deal.

QUOTE(Gundam84 @ Jun 14 2013, 10:40 PM)
Can anyone recommend me a laptop with following criteria?

Preferred Brand: Any
Budget: RM 1.8k ~ 2.5k
Usage: 1. Programming, 
          2. Virtualization of VM for development (VMware)
          3. Some gaming perhaps (latest PC games - with low/medium res as long as the fps is acceptable),
Preferred laptop/screen size: Doesn't matter. Will project to Monitor
Additional Note: 1. FreeDos
                        2. haswell chipset if possible
Time: Perhaps end of the month or early July

Thanks in advance.
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Lenovo Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT750M@RM2499, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS, 120wPSU, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty

price is RSP and negotiable. icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Jun 15 2013, 10:06 AM

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QUOTE(RoloTomasi @ Jun 15 2013, 12:49 AM)
I went to lowyat to buy y500 (non sli gt750 around 2.8k)

after being brainwash by msi salesman, i'm lookin at

1. GE40 (i don't like 14" screen but i travel a lot)
2. GE60 with 128 ssd (most probably going to buy ssd if choose other model)
3. GE70 (feel worth to spend that much for 17". i'm 40, already rabun dekat)

or just buy y500? i always play game at min setting. i care my fps than aesthetic. 1k different. i dun want regret after buy and thinking what if i spend bit more or why not i buy cheaper and spend more on peripherals.

pls help me.. can't sleep.

p/s another thing turns me off with y500 is swap thingy. i swear i'll break stuff.
p/s/s i've post on this thread a year ago. should i wait another year?
p/s/s/s maybe i should not buy all the above. buy iphone & ipad. just play candy rush
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do you mean the ultrabay on Y500? if you are not gaming enthusiast and dont want to swap in external graphics for better gaming, you can just let it be. Lenovo Y500 is the most worth to spend on than other laptops that suggested. if lets say you wanted to keep waiting, next year perhaps it will be new architecture will be released, that is broadwell (which i am currently waiting for it to buy a laptop). but point here is, buying gadgets doesnt follow trends.

so to conclude, i could say Y500 is the best deal among all. play candy rush, wont be bored if played for so long? icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Jun 17 2013, 01:33 PM

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QUOTE(ReyWen @ Jun 17 2013, 12:35 PM)
1. Any brands recommended? What's wrong with Acer?
2.  Below  2000
3. College student
4. 14 inches or 15.6
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nothing is wrong with acer. just some immature peoples think that branding is part of the quality build, which is irrelevant in quality control. they dont even think that buying electronic items are not 100% guaranteed working perfectly. for more details, you may read sifu [PF]T.J. blog about notebook brandings. for your options :

ASUS
A55VD-SX825/826/837/933, i3-3120M + Nvidia GT610M@RM1699[2.52kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8; colors: black/red/white/blue

Acer
V5-471PG-53334G50, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT710M@RM1899, 4GB, 500GB, W8

Dell
Vostro 5460, i5-3230M +Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[1.54kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04, 3 cell; W8SL@RM2099
Inspiron 14-3421, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT625M@RM1699[1.99kg], W8SL, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell
Inspiron 15, i5-3337U + AMD HD7670M@RM1799[2.25kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell, Linux; W8SL@RM1949
Inspiron 15R, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1599 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8 , 6 cell

Lenovo
Z400, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty; colors: chocolate
G400s, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1799, 4GB, 500GB, W8
G400s, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB, W8
Ideapad G580, i5-3210M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1699, 2GB, 500GB, freeDOS, 1 yr warranty

prices are RSP and negotiable. but may i know further details about your usage/course you are studying?
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post Jun 17 2013, 11:32 PM

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QUOTE(Siew0603 @ Jun 17 2013, 11:17 PM)
Hi, All Sifus.
Would like to seek for your advice on below two model of laptop.

1. Acer S7-391-53314G1 13
2. Lenovo IdeaPad®Yoga 13

Would like to know which one is better for its performance, battery life and features.

Thank you. smile.gif
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actually both shares roughly the same specs, except the screen resolution and hinge design. the acer uses normal hinge with full HD touch screen, and the Yoga 13 uses a 360 degree flippable screen and 1600x900 HD IPS touch screen.

for performance, both shares about the same. battery life under balanced mode with powermark test, Acer S7 achieves 2 hours and 30 minutes, Yoga 13 is 3 hours and 35 minutes. for features, Yoga 13 has more features compared to Acer S7, due to Yoga 13 ability to convert into tablet mode (thanks to the 360 degree flippable hinge).
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post Jun 18 2013, 11:22 AM

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QUOTE(Qwristews @ Jun 18 2013, 11:07 AM)
hi pro ,

illegear rs-15 vs msi GT 60 ?

which one is worth to go ..  smile.gif
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definitely the RS-15. GT60 if you want steelseries keyboard and excellent audio by Dynaudio.
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post Jun 18 2013, 11:50 AM

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QUOTE(Qwristews @ Jun 18 2013, 11:45 AM)
yo raymond , do you mind to share what make u to select rs-15 more than msi  .  thanks
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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.
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QUOTE(alfiejr @ Jun 18 2013, 12:40 PM)
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  icon_rolleyes.gif
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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. sweat.gif
prices are RSP and negotiable.
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QUOTE(Blackpanthere @ Jun 18 2013, 12:47 PM)
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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.
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QUOTE(koreeyong @ Jun 18 2013, 01:33 AM)
Hi all Sifus,
My friend wanna change his 7 years old laptop but he no idea on what new laptop that he can buy.

1. Preferred Brand : Dell
2. Budget : Around RM1.6k
3. Usage : need AutoCAD on assignment, and also gaming (RO, Dota, Pro Evolution Soccer etc ), so it will be good if no lag when launching these application and multitasking.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : Nothing in specific

Can Sifus please advise on this?

Thank you and have a nice day. =)
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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.
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QUOTE(Blackpanthere @ Jun 18 2013, 02:07 PM)
Thanks for the quick respond  rclxms.gif

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? hmm.gif

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

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!

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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.
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QUOTE(ELDave @ Jun 18 2013, 03:25 PM)
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. smile.gif
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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.
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QUOTE(yongsim @ Jun 18 2013, 08:39 PM)
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 smile.gif
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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. smile.gif
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QUOTE(ivy2008 @ Jun 19 2013, 09:27 AM)
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..
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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. smile.gif
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QUOTE(babyjess @ Jun 19 2013, 10:59 PM)
Hi.. please recommend me a budget laptop smile.gif

1. Preferred Brand - Asus, HP or Dell
2. Budget - around 2k
3. Usage - Net surfing, movies, no gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 14inch

Better with international warranty, as will be bringing to Singapore..

I notice a lot of raves on Asus K series, are they recommended?

Thanks.
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not recommended because ASUS warranty service is terrible. better go with other brands.
your options :

Dell
Inspiron 14-3421, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1399[1.99kg], Win8SL, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell
Vostro 5460, i3-3120M + HD 4000@RM1,549[1.54kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04, 3 cell; W8SL@RM1,749

Lenovo
G480, i5-3230M + Intel HD4000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm), FreeDOS

prices are RSP and negotiable.
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QUOTE(kwackers @ Jun 20 2013, 09:38 AM)
1. Preferred Brand: Any
2. Budget: Below RM2k
3. Usage: Office apps
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 15.6"
Looking for a laptop for office use.  Looking for the slimmest/most portable 15.6" model. 

Yes, it's a weird requirement, but it will be used for Finance purposes, so the screen size needs to accommodate large spreadsheets, but just trying to find the least bulky/heavy 15.6" model available.

Thanks!
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normally 15.6" dont have the slimmest profile but they some have ultrabook sized ones. but maybe you can consider these :

Acer
V5-571G-53314G50, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M@RM2199[2.3kg], 4GB, 500GB, W7HP

Dell
Inspiron 15, i3-3227U + Intel HD4000@RM1399[2.25kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell

Lenovo
Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2299[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 years warranty

prices are RSP and negotiable.
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QUOTE(blueflame @ Jun 20 2013, 11:31 AM)
Hello, I'll be starting college soon and I need recommendations for a laptop.

1. Preferred Brand
Any brand that is suitable.

2. Budget
RM1200-RM1500

3. Usage
- Assignments; I will be using Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Surfing the Internet.
- I download songs, movies and TV shows occasionally. Not that often.
- No gaming.

4. Preferred laptop/screen size
14 inch.

I would be great if it's light so that it will be easy to carry around. But that is not high on the priority list.
I'd be great too if the battery lasts long and it doesn't heat up easily. But I'll make do with anything as long as it fits my budget and usage. smile.gif
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best to fit in your budget range :

Dell Inspiron 14-3421, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1399[1.99kg], Win8SL, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell
Dell Vostro 5460, i3-3120M + HD 4000@RM1,549[1.54kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04, 3 cell; W8SL@RM1,749

prices are RSP and negotiable.
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QUOTE(frenccw @ Jun 20 2013, 03:21 PM)
Hi long time never buy laptop, need some recommendations

Brand: Any as long as warranty is not a pain
Price: 2.5k max (preferably around 2k)
Usage: Adobe CS6 photoshop, illustrator etc. + light gaming
Screen size: Not important but i guess since display card is necessary usually 14in+ right?

Thanks in advanced
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if you dont warranty to cause you pain in the ass, you can look at these options :

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT730M@RM2099[2.33kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), Linux; W8SL@RM2299
Inspiron 15, i5-3337U + AMD HD7670M@RM1799[2.25kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell, Linux; W8SL@RM1949

Lenovo
Z400, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty; colors: chocolate
Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2299[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 years warranty

prices are RSP and negotiable. display card is necessary in 14" plus? not necessary, as the integrated graphics nowadays are pretty good to support normal usage like watching videos and normal web surfing but graphics card is necessary for gaming performance and graphical processing works.
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QUOTE(frenccw @ Jun 20 2013, 06:51 PM)
Thanks, i think the Dell ones look good. If I buy from retail the warranty is same as online right?

I never tried Lenovo products, i had the impression that they are usually more expensive for better build quality am i right?
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no, lenovo is cheaper, better build quality and better specifications than other brands.

QUOTE(prahs_bx6m @ Jun 20 2013, 07:11 PM)
Hi experts,

1. Preferred Brand : Any brand
2. Budget : +-2k
3. Usage : Very heavy data crunching using MS Excel and MS Access.
4. Preferred size: 14 inch lightweight.

thank you!
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Dell
Inspiron 14-3421, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1399[1.99kg], Win8SL, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell
Vostro 5460, i3-3120M + HD 4000@RM1,549[1.54kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04, 3 cell; W8SL@RM1,749

the laptops above are enough for your 'data crunching' usage. spending too much on something that you dont use a lot is a waste. and use the remaining budget to upgrade RAM to 8GB and extend warranty to 3 years for piece of mind. prices are RSP and negotiable. icon_rolleyes.gif
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