Pretty much these two, since other 15 inchers don't really come with "true" i7 processors (needed for your usage):
15.6"
Dell
Inspiron 15R (Special Edition), i7-3612QM + AMD HD7730M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + 32GB SSD + 1TB HDD(5400rpm)@RM3199, 8GB, backlit keyboard optional, W8

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

THe Dell would give a slighter faster user experience because of the SSD, but it has a slightly weaker CPU and GPU.
The Y510p is superior in almost every way haha, apart from warranty support I guess

* prices in RRP, negotiable
* it might be wise to top up to get on-site warranty support for both the Dell or the Lenovo

Since you are a girl, just go for the Sony haha, you should be able to appreciate the design more
14"
Sony
Vaio SVF14218SGW, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8SL; colors: white/black

Vaio SVF14217SG, i3-3227U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768; touch)@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB, W8SL; colors:black/white/pink

Both are suitable for your usage, just pick the one/color you like more, and upgrade to 8GB RAm if you want

As for the Core i processors, there are basically 3 i.e. i3, i5, and i7.
For normal usage, i3 and i5 are more than enough, so no worries there

Does the Lenovo y510p covers warranty in the UK? I'm not too sure, might want to check with resellers on this:
15.6"
Lenovo Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3099[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs

All these notebooks are good enough, its just a matter of user preference now I suppose?
Even a notebook with the best cooling system will not be able to cool properly once its clogged with dust (just like our house fan haha).. so its more important that you clean the fans/ heatsink once in a while for it to cool properly

Can consider these:
14"
Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04 , 6 cell; W8SL@RM2699


15.6"
Dell Inspiron 15R, i7-4500U + AMD HD8850M (GDDR5)@RM2449 [2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04 , 6 cell; W8SL@RM2649

*Prices in RRP, negotible
* use remaining budget to extend warranty to 3 years on-site (~Rm250) to be able to enjoy the best Dell warranty service in M;sia

Can consider these:
14"
Asus K46CM-WX059V, i3-3217U + Nvidia GT635M@RM1899[2kg], 2GB, 500GB, 4-cell battery, W7HP, OD


Dell
Inspiron 14 (3420), i3-3110M + Nvidia GT625M@RM1599[2.1kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
Inspiron 14-3421, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT625M@RM1649[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell; W8SL@RM1899


Lenovo G400s, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1799, 4GB, 500GB, W8

*Prices in RRP, negotiable

They are all called i7 processors
Most of the time when people are talking about i7 processors, they refer to those really powerful, quad core variants, those that have a "MQ" (Haswell) or "QM" (Ivy Bridge/ Sandy Bridge) suffixes in the code name

There are some dual-core i7 processors as well, which are essentially higher-clocked i5 processors.
Those come with suffices "U" (Haswell) or "M" (Ivy Bridge) etc.
These processors are probably marketing gimmicks to attract less informed users?

* Sorry if I left out something haha XD

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Aug 26 2013, 01:24 PM

Thanks for the explanation sifu haha
U always have a way to make it simple~

That's because the pricelist was updated
15.6"
MSI
GE60-2OC, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3099,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB
GE60-2OC, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3599,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB

The 1st one is the first notebook in the market to come with a Mobile i5 processor (non-ULV)

Mind sharing your usage?

If you are into gaming, then this is pretty much your best pick, especially if you want 3 years warranty
Otherwise, this one:
14"
Asus K46CB-WX060H, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 750GB, W8, 4-cell, OD


Don't be so harsh on the inquirer la bro, he is asking nicely what

Yeah, its one of the best buys for that budget. Unless if you take the Lenovo Y510p (Single GT750M) into consideration and then get an external one later

You don't get to "add in" graphic cards in notebooks
The reason why you don't see the Nvidia GT740M is because its newer than the game.
Rest assured, it can handle the game easily at max graphic settings

Pretty much these two if you don't mind the smaller size
11.6"
Acer V5-131-10074G50, 1007U + Intel HD@RM1149, 4GB, 500GB, W8SL

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

(1) If you are not into photo editing, rendering, tedious photoshop tasks. The i5 will do, regardless of its generation. It saves more power too

(2) The "ultrabay" concept was pretty popular in Business line notebooks i.e. Fujitsu during the earlier days. But implementing it in gaming notebooks brought about a different level of versatility. You don't just put in a 2nd GPU, you can put in other stuffs like a fan, optical drive etc. The GT750M SLI will perform better in games (that are optimized for SLI) as compared to the GT60

(3) MSI is not really popular until very recently, gaining momentum along with Illegear, whereas the main gaming brands starts to "shine less"

If I were you, I would go for the MSI, specs ain't everything, and if you really like the keyboard, that's one more reason for you to go for it

Grats in advance on your purchase mate

Beats me man
Most notebooks don't have that listed out in their spec-sheet.
Your best bet is to go and visit the Illegear shop (at Kepong iinm) and see whether they have real units for you to compare.
Please do PM Prince J for more details ya, I'm sure he will be able to fill u in

Long time no see man, why? Your Inspiron giving problems again? lol
How about this?
14"
Lenovo G400s, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1299, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS; W8@RM1499

Can consider this one:
15.6"
Lenovo Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3099[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs


Or this, if you don't mind stretching your budget abit/ bargain abit further
15.6"
MSI GE60-2OC, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3599,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB

*prices in RRP, negotiable

For video and photo editing, yes.
But I think it will be a wiser move to save the money for SSD instead, since the performance gain will be much, much much more significant

I thought you hated Dell Inspirons already?
14"
Dell
Inspiron 14-3421, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1399[1.99kg], Win8SL, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell
Inspiron 14-3437, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1399[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), 4-cell; W8SL@RM1549