lol. iinm, windows surface use for tablet no?

Do you have any suggestions for her?

Thanks.

hmm for something small and less than RM1000 then should go for netbook or hybrids but hybrids are more expensive

Just don't expect too much from this price range, ok?

Traditional laptop form factor:
Acer
V5-121-C72G50K, AMD C-70 + AMD HD7290G@RM999, 2GB, 500GB, W8SL
Aspire AO756s, Celeron 877 + Intel HD@RM1149, 2GB, 500GB, W8
V5-131-10074G50, 1007U + Intel HD@RM1149, 4GB, 500GB, W8SL

Asus
X201E-KX178D/9D , Intel 1007U + Intel HD@RM999, 2GB, 500GB, FreeDOS, 1 year

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

Tablet:
Microsoft
Surface RT, Nvidia Tegra 3 + 32GB SSD + (1366x768; touch)@RM1099[680g]; WRT, 2GB
Surface RT, Nvidia Tegra 3 + 64GB SSD + (1366x768; touch)@RM1399[680g]; WRT, 2GB
This is actually quite appealing.
1. There is major inventory dump by Microsoft right now. Bulk order is being organised and running at LYN garage sales threads (order through education institution even lower price). Get a Type Cover, and she could get some work done.
2. It come with a free licensed copy of Office RT (which has Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote) and come mid-Oct when W8.1RT roll down, the Office RT will even have Outlook
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2789869
post 773.

Well, she said her budget is strict, so I guess she doesn't have much choices

Thanks again nexus I'll let her know about these.

Got rid of some of my old stuff, now ready to get a new lappy =)

1. Not fussy, just No Acer/HP
2. Myr 2000
3. Basic usage (m/s office, GIMP 2.0) + Game (not a hardcore gamer, can run sims3 & starcraft HotS smoothly sudah ok)
4. 14" and above

At your budget, there are only a few choices in Malaysia.
Keep in mind SLI depends on games and driver support.

Lenovo
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3099[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3999[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, GN37 exGPU & ODD, 120w+170w psu, 2 yrs

MSI
GX60-3BE, AMD A10-5750M + AMD HD8970 + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4399 8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series multi color backlit KB
GE60-2OC, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3099,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB
GE60-2OE, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4299,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, backlit keyboard
GE70-2OE, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4499,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, backlit keyboard

www.illegear.com
Illegear RE-15, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080;matte)@RM3599[Onkyo], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS [CPU Options: i7-4700MQ - i7-4900MQ][/color]
Illegear RE-17, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080)@RM3799[Onkyo], 4GB, 500(5400rpm), FreeDOS [CPU Options: i7-4700MQ - i7-4900MQ

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Aug 21 2013, 07:19 PM

StarCraft HoTS could get pretty demanding with details turned up
Anyway, the best GPU you could get with your budget is GT740M now.

Asus
K46CB-WX060H, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 750GB, W8, 4-cell, OD

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1999 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8 , 6 cell

Lenovo
Z400 touch, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2199, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty

Toshiba
Satellite L40-AS109Xb/G/W, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199[Onkyo], 4GB, 750GB, 3 years local warranty

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Aug 21 2013, 07:19 PM

Hi,

I've been going around and after a while, I think I can increase my budget to RM2.5k. The laptops that I'll mentioned are not yet available with resellers/retailer (at least here in LYN. I didn't go check outside).

I'm in a difficult situation to choose between these two:

(1) Dell Inspiron 14R - I5-4200, Nvidia GT740M, 4GB, 500GB HDD, W8, 6 cell. 1 slot for RAM, battery undetachable. RM2049. (I didnt ask Dell for discount, might get one if I ask *hopefully*)

(2) Dell Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M, 8GB (4GB x 2), 1TB(5400rpm), W8 , 6 cell. 2 slot for RAM, battery detachable.
RM2699. (Dell offerred me RM130+ discount , which brought down the price to ~RM2569)

Here why I have difficulties :

Case 1:
Take (1), swap HDD to 128G SSD (~rm300), and change the RAM to 8GB (~RM200). Total cost ~RM2559. With this, I'll get a "very very responsive" system, and an external hard disk. But I'll risk the battery's life because I can't take it out during long hrs usage. :/

Another concern is, Dell doesnt do SSD swapping and RAM changing, hence, I have to do it after I purchase from Dell. I scare shop will charge higher (i.e SSD rm400, RAM rm300 )

Case 2:
Take (2). Total cost ~RM2569. With this, I get a more powerful CPU and GPU, and I don't risk my battery's life. But I dont get an external hard disk and the SSD. :/


Also I think its good to mention that I don't store movies/dramas, hence I dont feel I need a big storage for my laptop. For example, my current Acer only uses 94GB out of 160GB. Most of the space are filled with my works/notes/softwares. Thats why I thought maybe I should get an external so that I can SAFELY store my works, pics, notes, books etc in it.


What's your thoughts?

Thanks.

- Any brands besides Acer/Mac

- Below MYR 4,000 (the less the better)

- MS Office, Photoshop, web surfing, streaming & watching movies, lite gaming (FB games & MapleStory)
- I tend to leave quite a few applications running at the same time, hopefully they could run smoothly?

- FHD

- Weighs around 3 kg or less


Looking for a durable one if possible, 'cause I might be using it for long (My current laptop is 10 years old or more )


Thank you

Hi all,

I'd really appreciate some help with a gaming laptop. I do have some unusual requests (the ASCII thing) but have never owned a laptop, so please bear with me and let me know if some of my requirements are not possible.

1. Preferred Brand: Any
2. Budget: RM2.5 - 3.5k (It'd be great if I don't have to go over 3k but I doubt that...)
3. Usage: Gaming and work - I play Guild Wars 2 (It's an MMORPG) and would like to have a smooth gaming experience on a medium to high graphics setting (medium is good enough, I prefer performance to graphics) - and I don't need anything fancy for work. (Note: Would prefer 6-8GB RAM, SSD and matte screen; ASCII keyboard if possible.)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 15.6" max... As lightweight as possible coz I hate lugging heavy stuff around.

Would appreciate feedback/suggestions. Another note: I do not need to purchase this immediately, and will probably need a couple of months to save up for it, so I don't mind waiting for new releases that will come out in a month or two.

Helping friend looking for laptop

1. Preferred Brand - any
2. Budget - MYR 1,600
3. Usage - gaming (dota 2 etc) and daily usage (fb,email,skype)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 14" and above

Thx

i wanna to have same specs as lenovo G500S/G400S and budget max @ RM 1699

any other recommended lappy to buy beside G400S and G500s?

G500S (i5-3230) NEW 5939-0946 i5-3230/4G/500G/DVD/DOS/1YR GT720 2G BLACK 15.6"

and comparable to below specs

RM1850 Click HERE To Buy Now!! Inspiron 15R (5520) - Intel Core I7-3612QM | FreeDos | 1000GB SATA | 8GB 1600MHz | DVDRW | 1GB AMD Radeon 7670M | 6 Cell
RM1799 Click HERE To Buy Now!! Inspiron 15R SE (7520) - Intel Core I5-3210M | Windows 7 Home Premium | 1000GB SATA | 4GB 1600MHz |DVDRW | 2GB Radeon HD 7730M | 6 Cell
RM1599 Click HERE To Buy Now!! Inspiron 15 (3521) - Intel Core I5-3337U | FreeDos | 1000GB SATA | 4GB 1600MHz |DVDRW | 2GB Radeon 8730M | 6 Cell
RM1899 Click HERE To Buy Now!! Inspiron 15 (3521) - Intel Core I7-3537U | FreeDos | 1000GB SATA | 4GB 1600MHz |DVDRW | 2GB Radeon 8730M | 6 Cell


This post has been edited by john_makaay: Aug 21 2013, 10:06 PM

May I ask what's the difference between Inspiron 14 and 14R and 14Z?

thanks for your suggestions

1025c

Helping friend looking for laptop

1. Preferred Brand -HP , but if have other option do list down .
2. Budget - MYR 2000-2200
3. Usage - normal , studies purpose .lil gaming such as maple and sims 3
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 13 /14 is ok

Another consideration , is the weight of the laptop .the lighter the better .

Between lenovo y510p and msi GE60-2OC, which one is better for gaming since the prices are both same, in term of performance, cooling system, look etc and what are the pros and cons? What's the extra item coming with these 2 laptops eg: backpack, mouse etc?

This post has been edited by arar: Aug 22 2013, 03:50 AM

Better for gaming - CPU & GPU on par.
Performance - CPU & GPU on par.
Cooling system - both not that good, but I will give the edge to Y510P
Look - subjective, only you can decide.
Extra items - ask re-resellers.

Study what? Since you did not specify, can't tell how powerful a spec the user need.

HP
Envy4-1204TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M + 32GB mSATA +500GB(5400rpm)@RM2399[Beats][1.75kg], 2GB, W8
Envy4-1238TX, i5-3337U + AMD HD8750M@RM2099[Beats][1.75kg], 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8

Dell
Vostro 5460, i3-3120M + HD 4000@RM1,549[1.54kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04, 3 cell; W8SL@RM1,749
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
Vostro 5460, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT630M + (32GB mSATA SSD + 500GB(5400rpm))@RM2199[1.54kg], 4GB, W8SL, 3 cell

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

may I know, is it tablet function same as pc? can do such IBM SPSS or not?