i got a chance to test the laptop yesterday on PC Expo yesterday and yeah the touch pad pretty bad. maybe the surface feel a bit 'kasar' that caused our finger to "jump" like u said.i realized this happen when u swipe up, other directions no problem.
another one is they keyboard design look cheap, its like the finishing isnt done well.
other than that the laptop is really light and overall design is good

my cents

guys this model better than vostro arr? Inspiron 14R

the inspiron model is heavier

I'm considering this laptop mainly because of the reasonable screen size and the weight. I'm using this laptop for simple applications like Words, Excel, Chrome - you can say it is for office work. But since the price between the lowest spec and the highest spec don't differ much so its not a problem to choose either. A few thing's that I'm concerned is:

Will the Nvidia GPU make the laptop hotter?

Will the ULV processor produce less heat than the i3?

Will the higher spec be a lot heavier than the lowest spec?

Another reason why I consider the lowest spec is i get to install Windows 7. However I have experienced with an old Dell laptop where native installed Windows OS boots faster compared to when I installed an OEM Windows OS. I guess the preinstalled one is optimized for the laptop. Is it the same still now? Also will drivers be easily available for Windows 7?

- The additional GPU will definitely make the notebook hotter, especially when in use. But good thing is that Nvidia Optimus is available

- Definitely, but you get less the performance. It all boils down to whether you need that extra "juice" or not. Most people don't

- Weight differences will be negligible, not for something already that light

- Better stick to W8. Or make sure you check Dell's website and see whether complete W7 drivers are available or not. If you want Windows to boot fast, get an SSD, or at least a hybrid HDD

Was at digital to check out vostro
Was disappointed with built
Sharp edges
Touchpad was bad
Keyboard looks very plastic
In fact everything looks cheapo
Definitely not for business use
Only plus is lightweight

Its worth it for the price
What else can you get for that budget with good warranty support?

I would be more incline to acer v5, heavier at 2.1 kg
But price and specs wise comparable
i5/4g/nvidia2g/dos 1699

I think I'll get the RM1749 version. Thanks for the reply second time I'm following your recommendation.

2.1kg is alot heavier almost like the Lenovo S400.

Yeah its true
Same goes for me
For it to be call "portable", i prefer 1.5kg max and no more than 1inch
Even dell xps 14z with 21mm is considered bulky for me
Thats why i prefer xps13 or vostro 5460
Xps13 is only 1.3kg but the price is "wow" -.-"

Managed to play around with my supervisor's XPS13... I have to say it is worth every single cent
The craftsmanship and the attention to detail is crazy XD
Even the service tag and Windows serial numbers beneath the notebook are kept under a flippable metal plate

different category already

why are you saying so?

Ultrabook?
I played with my friend's V5 that he recently bought not sure why but his lappy sometimes lags for a sec or two when opening or just start up a game :/
Eg; Metro Last Light/ Firefox/ L4D2 also hangs for a while when exit. Is it due to its processor? But dosent seem the same with another friend's 14R

Actually wanna ask about the last question. If upgrade to SSD drive how to upgrade ah? I see that some config is with the Msata or is it all got?
If I dun want the Msata but actually replace the entire HDD with a new SSD, can I do it myself? or can ask them help us do?
And aside of that the warranty will void? Cuz already bought an 128GB SSD recently and still deciding to get a new laptop :/
I see online pics the bottom seems like no screw de wo

HDD, most probably

Yes, you could replace the HDD with SATA SSD (you can ask re-sellers to help, or DIY by reading the instruction manual), but you need to make sure the z-height of the SSD is 7mm. Doing so, as long as you don't tear any "warranty void if broken" seal, will not void hardware warranty

ohhh~! just that most probably I need to clone the HDD first is it? so I can have the recovery and etc, etc.

For Dell, you could actually ASK for recovery OD when you order the laptop. Most probably they will give it to you for free If you buy online, just ask for it during online chat.

Wondering should i get this model with the Core I5 3230M with Ubuntu Dos at RM1720 + rm300 for 128Gb SSD + Rm50 windows 8 Keys

OR

Go for samsung ativBook 7 with Full HD + 128gb SSD + 1.5Kg + 6-7 hours battery life ( Due to ULV core i5 ) at rm2860.