lol you can't compare like that.
S550CM belongs to ultrabook, ultrabook have higher price tag, that's normal.
Seriously Vivobook ultrabook series considered one of the cheapest ultrabook you can find in market already, if you can find any ultrabook below Rm1.8k 14 inch with i5 processor using Intel HD graphics, tell me.

Your recommendation of Z580 not best bang for buck. FreeDos version RM2299 RRP is real best bang for buck cause Windows 7 Home Basic not worth RM200 for now. If not Windows 8 hater why don't buy separate licence for RM300, right?

Also, keep in mind that not everyone need a i7 processor, powerful processor dissipated more heat and its uncomfortable. Seriously I don't think i5 ULV processor is a weak processor...

This post has been edited by aristotletan: Apr 24 2013, 07:03 PM

Buy it in US. They have crazy deal over there (like 50% off that kind of crazy ).
Also most brand give top notch warranty service in US.
Also a lot more choices. Almost all brands selling in US allow you to order online, with lots of customisation options. Even if you walk into malls, hypermarkets and IT specialist stores also has lots of good deals even during non-festive season.
You can also go to online store like Newegg or even Amazon which has amazing deal.

You can do all the research here. As soon as you touch down in US, make the order. Deliver to doorstep. Get used to the customer service in US All those return policy that we can only dream off in Malaysia

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Apr 24 2013, 07:03 PM

14" vivobook?
VivoBook S400CA-CA006H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB + (1366x768; touch)@RM2299[2kg], 4GB, W8
Not RM1.8k lah Those are 11.6" Vivobook.

Dell
Vostro 5460, i5-3337U + GT630M@RM2,199[1.54kg], 4GB, 32GB mSATA SSD + 500GB(5400rpm), W8SL, 3 cell
HP
Envy4-1238TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M@RM2099[Beats][1.75kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
Lenovo
S400, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM1999[1.8kg], 4GB, W7HB; AMD HD7450M/W8@RM2199

Other than the touchscreen, don't see how the 14" Vivobook is better than any of these

Also 15" "ultrabook" is a weird animal, if you really think about it. Not light. And battery performance is bad generally due to large screen but small battery.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Apr 24 2013, 07:13 PM

Haha... Thanks man... Will think about it... Still have a little time for me...

I know there is no 1.8k ultrabook. My purpose is trying to clarify to XeactorZ that cannot compared with ultrabook with normal laptops, if so do it just like comparing a 5 inch phablet and 7 inch tablet. But why people still buy 5 inch phablet even some 7 inch tablet can make call? because of portability. Same goes to ultrabook.

Maybe this review will say how vivobook s400 compared with others

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-V...ok.84582.0.html

By the way, lenovo s400 with mSATA its price very nice, but review score still cannot compared with vivobook.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Lenovo...ok.83304.0.html

I not sure notebookcheck is bias or not, but they review every notebook with very detail, not just looking on performance only. I am not fan of Asus or what, and Asus S400 did have its own disadvantages like reflective screen, below average battery life etc. But on other side like temperature and noise, it really did quite well.

I know for many of the people thinks that vivobook s400CA price is not very good because it lacks of decent graphic cards, but forgive me I am the person who thinks that graphic card is not necessary. And I think that most lowyat members too much focusing on good graphic cards, maybe I am the only members who are neither gamers nor graphics user... but I have to say that, if someone like me don't play intensive games, why don't just throw away the graphic cards? It save your notebook weight , battery, noise and temperature.

But then actually I am dilemma between S400CA and Y580 too. i7 for such attractive price undeniably its quite a great bargain, plus so many USB3.0 slots, but is really bulky. Deciding a laptop is more mess than choosing a girls. Asus S400 is just like a sexy lady with sweet face, Lenovo Y580 is just like a fat-ass girl like Happy Polla but rich background. Hahaha

This post has been edited by aristotletan: Apr 24 2013, 08:06 PM

the latest is the new GT750M in Y400 which is better than the GTX660M. you can see some models at mid valley.

yes. it doesnt comes with windows.

sry i noe i am out topic but pls can help? i just get dell 14r se i5 with 4gb ram . now i want add another 4gb ram to it but i dont noe how to choose a matching ram for it any sifu can help ?

Ya, I have been google-ing about Lenovo Y400, looks very good on spec, plus got ODD swappable. really tempting. Just that it is hard to find in Malaysia. Thanks for the info!

1. Preferred Brand: Any
2. Budget: 1.6k max
3. Usage: Could run games decently
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14"

Thanks for the help.

what kind of games you want to run? if those heavy games, this budget is not recommended. at least RM1900.

Lenovo G480, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB (5400rpm), W8, 2 yrs warranty

If you are just comparing the review of Lenovo S400 vs the VivoBook S400CA in notebookcheck, then you need to pay attention to these:
spec differ - the Lenovo review don't have a mSATA SSD. This drag down a lot of the score that related to performance. Lenovo S400 sold in Malaysia has mSATA SSD. Also the connectivity score of S400 in the review is very bad as it lack Gigabit LAN. Lenovo S400 sold in Malaysia has Gigabit LAN, iinm.

Notebookcheck is not bias, it is one of the best review site around. Readers of review need to pay attention to details though, don't just look at the "score"

Thing about GPU: If it is not needed for a task, it is not in use. Nvidia Optimus ensure that GPU only kick in when needed. Otherwise ultrabook is running on the HD4000 IGPU.

GPU is not only useful for games. Apps that can utilise CUDA will use it to ramp up performance. Apps that run 3D effect will also benefit from it.

Forumers normally just recommend laptops based on user usage requirement.

A lot of users just need i3 with HD4000 But as soon as they move into photoshop, autocad, video editing, ... then user will appreciate more powerful CPU.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Apr 25 2013, 09:53 AM

1. Preferred Brand: Any
2. Budget: 2.4k max
3. Usage: Office apps, light photo editing, casual gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14"

Others: 8GB RAM + 120GB SSD + either DOS or W7

Currently considering a Samsung NP350V4C-A02 (i5-3210M / 4GB / 500GB) @ RM1899 + Kingston 120GB SSD @ RM320 + extra 4GB @ RM90

Can you recommend any other laptops? HDD isn't important since I'm planning on swapping it out for an SSD anyway. Thanks!

from what i know, XeactorZ isnt comparing. because i can see the fact that he is trying to say Z580 and Z500 have the weight and size of an ultrabook but higher performance than ultrabook.

Dell Inspiron 14R
Lenovo G480, i5-3230M + Intel HD4000@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB (5400rpm), FreeDOS

RAM is upgradeable at any stores. prices are RSP and negotiable.

Don't need a RAM stick that is 100% exactly the same
RAM stick from different brands / different clock / latency .... will still work together.
The long route is download CPU-Z and look at its reading on the RAM. Then go out and buy something as close as possible
The easier route is just go and grab a 4G DDR3 1600

Hi guys,

Need ur advice for these two models in comparison:

DELL 7520-61412G-W8 I7-3612QM 4GB 1TB ATI AMD RADEON HD7730M 2GB 15.6" W8 RM2419

LENOVO Z500-5936-7000 i5-3230QM 4GB 1000GB DVDRW NV GT645 2GB 15.6" DVD W8 RM2149

The difference is the processors, graphics, and the price. Just asking, is it worth the RM300 extra?

I don't know you from which word said I am comparing

you got it

both are on par with actually.

the extra RM300 means you get a quad core i7 processor than a dual core i5.

Not to forget:
the 1 year on-site warranty service from Dell vs 2 year send to SC International warranty from Lenovo

Whether it is worth it to spend the money to get more powerful i7 is up to your usage: Do you require an i7 quad core?
If not, RM300 is better spend on a 128G SSD