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

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lowyj
post Jul 2 2013, 11:48 PM

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Hi all,
1. Preferred Brand - Any brand will do (prefer ultrabook)
2. Budget - Below 1.7k. Maximum 1.8k
3. Usage - Course work, movies, web browsing, gaming (just dota 2)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 13'' or 14'' (Light & Thin)
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lowyj
post Jul 3 2013, 08:02 PM

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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Jul 3 2013, 09:22 AM)
Not easy to get laptop with "ultrabook" label with your budget smile.gif
But your usage requirement definitely is not demanding. Intel HD 4000 can handle Dota2 smile.gif
Please make sure you have good external cooling solution when you game on (light and thin) laptopĀ  icon_rolleyes.gif

Asus
K46CB-WX060H, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 750GB, W8, 4-cell, OD
K46CM-WX059V, i3-3217U + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, 4-cell battery, W7HP, OD

Dell
Vostro 5460, i3-3120M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1949[1.54kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8SL, 3 cell
Vostro 5460, i5-3230M +Nvidia GT630M@RM1899[1.54kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04, 3 cell; W8SL@RM2099

HP
Envy4-1238TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M@RM2099[Beats][1.75kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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Err. Then is there any other options? I mean not really need to be thin & light, since my budget is just 1.7k. thanks notworthy.gif

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lowyj
post Jul 4 2013, 09:44 AM

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Can anyone suggest which one should i choose within this 3 models :
1. Dell Vostro 5460, i3-3120M + HD 4000@RM1,549[1.54kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04, 3 cell; W8SL@RM1,749
2. Lenovo S400, i3-2365M + AMD HD7450M@RM1699[1.8kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB
3. Samung NP370R4E, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB, W8

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lowyj
post Jul 4 2013, 11:37 AM

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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Jul 4 2013, 11:00 AM)
How can anyone tell you which to choose unless you at least tell us what you plan to use it for?  icon_rolleyes.gif
Anyway:
Vostro 5460 is the newest model. Also the lightest of the three. Dell has the better warranty support. Upgrade to 3 years for RM250 if you can.
S400 is light as well. The CPU is 2 generation old (Sandy Bridge), but not much different from the i3 of the other 2 models. You may not be able to find this spec easily though (unless re-seller has old stocks).
NP370R4E is also nice. Main difference from the other two is the matte screen (very rare among laptop in this price range). Quite good value.

Performance wise, all 3 should be similar.
So you should go out and look / touch / play / type / carry / scroll / listen to the real things to decide for yourself smile.gif
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Wow. I am just helping my friend to ask. smile.gif anyway, thanks alot!


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