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

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weilikler
post Apr 23 2013, 12:38 AM

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Hi all, it's me again wave.gif

Looking for laptop with below specs:
1. Preferred Brand: Open to all recommendations
2. Budget: around RM3k
3. Usage: Movies, torrenting, net surfing and a lot of gaming (probably Dota2, Crysis1-3, blackops 2, etc)
4. Preferred laptop: Durable, must feel solid, no flimsy areas or LCD hinges like on some Acer and Dell models. i7 3rd gen, GT 700 series
5: Screen Size: 14" or 15.6"

I think I need a laptop for my daily gaming use. I have been used to desktops so I'm quite particular in CPU power / speed. Graphics wise, I would say I'd go for medium graphics on native resolution. (should not demand too much on my tight budget) tongue.gif
I've been following this thread for a while, and have set my eyes on the following:

ASUS S46CB 14 inch - http://sg.asus.com/Notebooks/Superior_Mobi...#specifications
Not quite sure about this cos it uses ULV processor, but the graphics is good. (GT 740M) Around RM 2500 ?

Lenovo Y400 14 inch - i7 QM + GT750m. Around RM2799
this definitely suit my needs but did some research and found that Lenovo Y400/Y500 QC seems to be inconsistent. Although this model is very very popular right now, I see that people do face some problems with drivers, touchpad, and wifi issues (disconnections). as I am using company Lenovo business laptop as well, I do have this issue too. seems to plague a lot of Lenovo models? if anybody here using this model, do you mind to share your experience? I would appreciate that.

Acer V3 15.6 inch - i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT730M + (1920x1080 IPS). around RM 2899
Acer hmm.gif not a fan of Acer, but if the build quality is solid, can consider. GT 730M is not strong for the screen (1080p), or maybe it's me tongue.gif

Would need some help in deciding or some recommendations icon_question.gif and Thanks for the feedback guys! notworthy.gif
weilikler
post Apr 23 2013, 01:29 PM

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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Apr 23 2013, 12:32 PM)
Not many models with GT7xxM get released yet.
For your budget, you want "no flimsy areas or LCD hinges"? Nada tongue.gif (can only find this is Dell Latitude 6 / Precision, Lenovo Thinkpad T/W, HP Elitebook. Totally cannot flex the laptop anywhere, and have very solid hinges.)
Crysis 3 at native resolution? If you go for laptop with FHD screen (1920x1080), you will need GT750M or better to play at low pre-set details level.
If you use Lenovo business laptop (Thinkpad T series?) and has issues, you (or your IT) should contact Lenovo support immediately and get it sorted out. Your company is paying a bomb to get Lenovo warranty support for business laptop laugh.gif

Anyway, for your budget and your usage requirement, your best bet is the Lenovo Y series. Anything else is either too under-powered or too expensive for you.
Since you are coming from desktop environment, you may need to get used to how expensive gaming on laptop really is laugh.gif icon_rolleyes.gif
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Yeah... I know... I'm getting a laptop in 2-4weeks time.. Hope to get more models but right now y400 seems to be the best bet. Asus n46vz looks tempting too, design wise, but tongue.gif y settle for less right? For the same price I could get i7 Quad!

Regarding your question on native resolution, which is the reason I have doubt's of getting the Acer... 1080p on 730m... hmm.gif no laugh.gif

I am using lenovo X series btw, and will log a case with IT soon.. my 4 year old Asus k series could give me a pretty solid feel , so my heart is still with Asus tongue.gif was hoping to get news if Asus is going to update their graphic, and I won't mind pushing my budget limit by a few hundred more...

So I'll settle with lenovo y400 for now, or if something else comes out in 2 weeks... Thanks for the chat yo smile.gif

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