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

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post Apr 7 2013, 12:47 PM

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greet to all pro adviser,I should wait for the Y500 GT750M or just buy the Y500 GT650M? Basically how does the performance difference and how long it takes to be available at Malaysia?
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post May 10 2013, 10:41 PM

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1. Preferred Brand:Any brand
2. Budget:4k-4.2k
3. Usage:general usage and programming.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size:

i)screen size about 14-15.6"
ii)screen resolution:full hd if can.I still capable to use external monitor with full hd resolution if the laptop not full hd?
iii)ultrabook if can
iv)discrete graphic card not a must because I rarely playing games
v)would like to have macbook but windows based because macbook seems overpriced

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post May 11 2013, 09:02 AM

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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ May 11 2013, 02:09 AM)
ii) Yes, even if the laptop display don't have FHD, you can still connect the laptop to FHD external display and enjoy FHD resolution.

iii) 15" ultrabook line-up in Malaysia is a wash tongue.gif

i) You won't find FHD screen in 14", only HD+ (1600x900). FHD in 15", in Malaysia, can only be found among some heavy beast. There are plenty of FHD 13" laptop though laugh.gif

iv) 15" FHD laptop normally come with discrete GPU.

Asus
N56VZ-S4284H, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT650M + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3699[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 1TB, W8; color: black
G55VW-S1216H, i7-3630QM +Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080)@RM3999[3.78kg], 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8

Dell
XPS 14, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT630M + 32GB mSATA+ 500GB(5400rpm) HDD + (1600x900)@RM3849[2.1kg], 4GB, backlit, spill resistant keyboard, W8

HP
Envy [Ultrabook] (Spectre) 14-3111TU, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1600x900 Radiance) + 128GB SSD@RM3999[1.8kg], 4GB

Lenovo
Y500, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM2999, 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs

13" ultrabook with FHD:
Acer
Aspire S7-391-53314G12, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM3799, 4GB, W8
Asus
UX31A-R4005H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920 x 1080)@RM3499[1.3kg], 4GB, W8
Dell
XPS13, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD + (1920x1080)@RM4299[1.36kg], 8GB, W8, backlit

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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Basically if I seldom move from my table,it is okay to hook to external monitor and enjoy the full hd right?

my choice would be narrow down to XPS13/14,or lenovo Y500.which one of this would be a better pick?
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post May 11 2013, 09:31 PM

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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ May 11 2013, 03:05 PM)
Yes.

Still don't get why you want an ultrabook (which whole point of existence is for portability laugh.gif) when you seldom move the laptop from a table icon_rolleyes.gif
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Haha..I wanted an ultrabook because I feel that ultrabook has durable build quality not? I want something that durable and the laptop is smooth in usage(Free of lag if can)and dont have any heating problem.sorry sifu for confusing hehe
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post May 11 2013, 09:38 PM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ May 11 2013, 09:35 PM)
I think you are getting it wrong here hmm.gif
Ultrabooks, due to its slim profile, will definitely be less durable, and also suceptible to higher heat because of the lack of space for proper heat dissipation. Prolong exposure to heat = higher risks of damage to internal components hmm.gif

Like what nexus sifu said, better avoid ultrabooks, since you are not moving around alot, try and get a larger notebook nod.gif
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Is it? Then I get the wrong concept there,I thought ultrabook like macbook will have durable quality and free from heating problem.Thank you you all for correcting my wrong hehe..

I have budget about 4.2k and can stretch a bit if worth it.which laptop suit me the most and best bang for buck biggrin.gif biggrin.gif
I heard many peoples said macbook pro retina display not worth the price,is it true?

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post May 11 2013, 09:57 PM

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QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ May 11 2013, 09:54 PM)
you pay extra RM1300 for the super clear resolution screen and an average SSD, so thats not worth. unless you are superb rich till whether you should burn the money or not.
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I'm very sorry to say I dont have any money to burn cry.gif cry.gif
so what is your recommendation?
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post Jun 28 2013, 08:25 PM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Jun 28 2013, 08:15 PM)
This one: icon_rolleyes.gif
15.6"
MSI GT60-2OE, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX675M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4299,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, backlit keyboard

Price is in RRP, negotiable. I think it wouldn't be too hard to nego until less than RM4k for a notebook of this price range laugh.gif
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How is the performance when compare to Illegear RE-15?
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post Jun 28 2013, 09:55 PM

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QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Jun 28 2013, 09:18 PM)
675M = 765M.
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Is there any way to solve the poor quality of clevo speakers? I read through some review and they stated there even you plug in your headphone into the laptop,the sound quality still lousy compare to a smartphone
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post Jun 28 2013, 10:18 PM

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QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Jun 28 2013, 10:13 PM)
but that only apply to NP9170 (RS-17). however, the problem is resolved in latest models as clevo started to use creative x-fi sound card.
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Is it? I thought our illegear is same with clevo W350ST?
Just a note, Sager/Clevo has the worse built-in speakers out there and some, like the w350st's can even sound like a PSP. Also they come equip with cheap 3.5mm audio jacks and VIA onboard audio, which deliver distorted sound when paired with creative home cinema. In short if you are an audiophile or someone who cares about the sound quality, avoid clevo/sager because you will be having some of the worse sound experience ever. I cancelled my w350st order after testing the audio solutions in person. Pretty disappointing

Just a note, audio solutions in CLEVOs are terribly bad. The speakers are distorted, and they practically sound like a PSP (even my w995 non-smartphone beats the lousy onkyo speakers in the clevo). The 3.5mm audio jacks are not even close to standard sound quality. It comes with VIA audio chip and Creative Sound Blaster Home Cinema, but produces atrocious sound quality that sound worse than a radio. If you care about sound quality, stay away from clevo, else you are all set for clevo, as other than sound quality, it has more goodies than the msi ge 60. Unfortunately i can't seem to ignore the terrible sound quality (as i went down in person to test drive the system) and ended up cancelling my order.

Clevo W350ST is awesome but only the sound quality spoiled it cry.gif cry.gif

Source:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clev...evo-w350st.html
http://forum.notebookreview.com/msi/722768...m-msi-gt70.html

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