Samsung build quality better than Dell Vostro. Not only that, touchpad is better, 1 additional RAM slot, and better speaker.
But both laptop consider different "class" already. You already know vostro is standard processor with a low-mid range of Nvidia card, while samsung don't have dedicated graphic card, so depends on you need that kind of "performance" or not. Anyway can consider Samsung Series 5 NP530U4E at RM2.3k

Getting the Vostro 5460 Ultrabook for RM2,199.... Hari Raya promotion... free optical drive. Hopefully it will arrive in 1 weeks and not 14 days. My Sony Vaio screen kaput so have to get a new laptop asap.

Apart from the lack of warranty extension, on-site warranty and weight, Samsung wins hands down
I wouldn't recommend going for the normal i5 processor in such a slim notebook though

what spec ?

Guys considering G400s and Vostro RM1749 which is better buy?

Love the portability of the vostro

why is it so?

Cause ULV processor will have less heat dissipated thus better battery life since Heat lost generated is kind of a energy, So less heat = better efficiency = better battery life. And slim laptop does not have efficient cooling system, this is why better opt for ULV processor if u want higher battery life and runs cooler.

This post has been edited by PsVitaForLife: Jul 11 2013, 10:19 PM

It can get very hot. The Vostro is a bit too slim for proper ventilation

Hi all. Can i ask if i play game like dota2 on this laptop. Will it get very hot? Just asking. Thx.

i ordered 1 unit today, ubuntu version, i5, 630, 3 years warranty, free bluetooth headset, targus bag and wireless dell mice, rm2041. gonna buy a crucial m4 and swap hdd to external storage. is m4 good? or anyone have any other recommendation?

You may have difficulty finding Crucial M4 now, in stock are mostly Crucial M500.
Just keep in mind that you need SSD with 7mm z-height (which unfortunately rule out lots of nice/cheap models).

so between m500 and m4, which is better? can point to any thread selling them?

M500 actually is the new model by Crucial replacing M4 (if you go to Crucial website now you couldn't find M4 listed anymore ) So M4, if any you find right now, are probably Crucial clearing stocks)
There are merit / demerit of M500 vs M4, you could find it in some detail review in Anandtech, eg.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6884/crucial...0gb-240gb-120gb

There are plenty of reputable re-sellers in garage sales forum selling Crucial M500 You can find them easily.

iinm, M500 is the most affordable (and good) 7mm SSD right now. The other good one are Samsung 830/40(P), Plextor M5P, Intel 520, which are all slightly more expensive. (And these are the 4 SSD brands I "trust" )

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jul 15 2013, 06:12 PM

i can sense that Dell try to clear old stock xD

what about this: MKNSSDCR120GB-DX7 (7mm LP for Ultrabooks) 120GB [Read : 560MB/s | Write : 515MB/s ] - RM419 - its faster, right?

Haswell is coming, sifu
Which mean it is actually good time to grab some nice discount from Dell for those who don't mind some Ivy Bridge

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Jul 15 2013, 06:14 PM

i know, cause retail side, no new stock in since May,

Don't sweat too much with SSD speed. You probably will never notice it in normal real life usage unless you run benchmark.
Personally, my main criteria has always been consistency in speed / performance, and stable firmware.

okay noted, so which brand/model do u recommend? im looking for 128gb only....budget not that big.....hehehe

I have my eyes on the DELL VOSTRO 5460/i5-3230M/4GB/500GB/14"/2G/W8/SILVER version. Been using Acer Aspire 2920 for 5 years and thinking of an upgrade.

Can this laptop play games? Pretty much the only "graphic-intensive" game I play is Civilization V. So whether or not this laptop can play the game can make or break the deal for me.