Warranty period could be extended to 2 years easily if standard warranty for a particular model is 1 year (~ RM150).
Some of the models below seems to tilt toward gaming, but the GPU is useful if your engineering software utilise CUDA or if you do any 3D modelling.

Acer
V7-582PG-74508G52k, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM3399, 8GB, W8

Asus
N550JV-CN077H, i7-4702MQ + Nvidia GT750M + (1920x1080; IPS matte) + Bluray@RM3699[2.7kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8, backlit keyboard

Lenovo
Y510p i7-4700MQ + GT750m(GDDR5)/Intel HD4600 + (1920x1080)@TBA, 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs

MSI
GE60-2OC, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3599,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB

www.illegear.com
Illegear RE-15, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080;matte)@RM3599[Onkyo], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS [CPU Options: i7-4700MQ - i7-4900MQ]
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2613184
Hari Raya promotion is forthcoming for illegear.

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Aug 1 2013, 11:50 AM

iinm, 1.
It's skinny and don't have many port, only HDMI, 2 USB2.0. Weight ~ 2.2kg.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Aug 1 2013, 01:51 PM

GTAIV is notorious for being CPU capped.

GTX550Ti or GTX650 will outperform GTX750M by ~ 10-30% (sad isn't it )

Are you sure this is local set? Don't see it on Dell Malaysia website

You can't compare screen panel brand to brand, has to compare model to model (and even that may not be right as even for same model brand may change panel used during production run )

Current TN panel in Y500 Malaysia local set is pretty lousy. Hopefully the panel on the Y510P will be better

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Aug 2 2013, 10:25 AM

All serve your usage requirement.
Y510p is cheapest (RSP RM3099)
N550JV has the best screen (standard spec), but RE-15 can be customised with an amazing screen. In fact, RE-15 can be customised, period

If I really has to choose, I will go for RE-15 (I really like that NTSC 95% gamut screen ).
But I think if you go with Y510p, you will have the most budget left to go for a 256G SSD (~ RM600) (swap out the HDD). SSD really make a huge difference in responsiveness.

Dell
Inspiron 14-3421, B997 + Intel HD@RM1199[1.99kg], Win8SL, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell
Inspiron 14-3421, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1399[1.99kg], Win8SL, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell

HP
Pavilion Sleekbook 14-b010TU, B987 + Intel HD@RM1399, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8

Lenovo
G480, Pentium 2020 + Intel HD@RM1399, 2GB, 500GB, W8

Samsung
NP370R4E, B997 + Intel HD@RM1399, 2GB, 500GB, W8

Prices are RSP, negotiable a bit.

Inspiron 14R, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400 + (1366x768;touch)@RM1988 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8 , 6 cell
http://configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/con...s=dhs&cs=mydhs1

Inspiron 15R, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1599 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8 , 6 cell
http://configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/con...s=dhs&cs=mydhs1

How do you get to the prices you mentioned?

If you only want 14", 14R also has a no-touch screen option (but only 4 cell battery): (if the customisation option is not there for 6 cell, chat with Dell Sale and see if they can help to upgrade it to 6 cell)
Inspiron 14R, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400 + @RM1549 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8 , 4 cell
http://configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/con...s=dhs&cs=mydhs1

If you don't need touchscreen, go for the cheaper option of course
if both 15R and 14R has the same capacity battery, 14R will have slightly better battery running time (smaller screen)
W8 is perfectly usable without touchscreen. If you want to try touchscreen, make sure you are perfectly comfortable with the strength of the hinge. Wobbly screen is very annoying.
OS media kit - If you intend to re-install OS later, you absolutely need it. It is free from Dell, take it. For 15R, you can actually ask for it, they will give it to you for free as well.

Dell Concept Store in LYP? masih ada ke?

Just wipe out your credit card, no worries Dell Online is safe.
Customise, negotiate (online chat, must do otherwise you miss out discount / goodies), pay by credit card. Dell will update you on expected delivery time (you can track it yourself online), and deliver to your doorstep.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Aug 2 2013, 11:56 AM

Dell online will be open for taking orders. Online chat will be there as per usual hours. Delivery time may get impact due to non-biz day.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Aug 2 2013, 11:59 AM

Dell don't use Poslaju lah
Anyway, when you order, Dell will provide an estimate delivery time.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Aug 2 2013, 12:04 PM

HP, by ordering online or phone order.

Yes, different screen panel.

Viper88. Look for his thread at garage sales. But unless your order is of big RM, saving is not much.
Order online and negotiate yourself lah

depends on model (some models are faster, some are slower).
Btw, whatever days that the call centre people tell you is pretty much "useless" They can't do much to make it faster or slower What you see on order status screen is what you get.

That kind of statement is ok. Just don't buy into "I will try to make it faster ... "

Pro support - apparently only RM30 difference from basic support You probably won't need the software support. 24x7 phone support is useful if you can't wait. The good thing is Pro support assure you the technician will be there NBD, whereas Basic is 1-2 BD (but typically next day).

Accidental damage - it's quite cheap for RM150(?) extra. If user are hamfist type of person, worth it.

But you do realise you just add 25% (14R) or 30% (15R) to the cost of the laptop

Generally, strongly encourage buyers to get as long period warranty cover as they can afford. Whether accidental coverage is needed, has to weight cost/benefit

The difference in battery running time is not substantial (screen do drain a lot of power, but difference in screen surface area between 14" and 15" is not that big). In browsing, the GPU does not kick in at all (which leads to the pretty good battery running time). Do note some other assumption on those test on battery running time (i.e. power profile, screen brightness, etc).
Accounting course - yup, definitely need numpad

Dell do accept direct banking. They will give you the banking account details, you bank in, then scan the bank-in slip to them for confirmation.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Aug 2 2013, 04:08 PM

Make sure you online chat. Sometime Dell will throw in some bag for free

Yes, found it Thanks

Yup, Y410p definitely has more powerful CPU. (also leads to a "hot" laptop )
But may I know what is your usage for the laptop?

Quad core probably, as you said, is overkill
That Haswell i7 ULT is not that bad (also help on battery running time and heat profile ... )
But I know FHD is hard to resist.
If you go with FHD, I will rather go with Y510p and use the money to get SATA SSD if budget is tight (rather than go with RE-15, which has better build ... )
The difference between Y410p and Y510p is a no brainer, definitely Y510p (rm200 for FHD screen). (Just need to wait 2 more weeks for Y510p local set).

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Aug 2 2013, 05:08 PM

The good GPU is for the 3D modelling stuff in the engineering software he is going to use
HD4000 can handle Dota2 only in low details setting in FHD screen.

Dell XPS 13 is an ultrabook. Even with Haswell ULT (duo core), and better IGPU (depend on CPU, could be HD4400/4600/5000), maybe a bit under-powered for engineering software.

He is a guy right? Why so concern about weight?

Bootcamp is not pirate It is fully supported by Apple. You just need to get a copy of Win OS (Only the 2011 or newer MBP support W8. W7 should be no problem in general)
Basically bootcamp allow MBP users to dual-boot, selecting which OS to run at start-up. Once you boot into Win OS, it is just another "Wintel" laptop

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Aug 2 2013, 08:14 PM

Sexy or not is very subjective lah
But for that price range, can also consider this:
Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + GT740M @RM1999 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8 , 6 cell

don't know lah I think the look stay the same for 3 gen already

Swing from 1 extreme to another?
Generally, I will say Accidental Coverage is important for certain type of users:
Those who carry laptop by hand a lot (e.g. move from 1 room to another in office); like to eat and drink beside the laptop; working in hazardous area with uneven surface; butter-fingers; young children using; don't use proper laptop bag (normally ladies ); like to bang on keyboard when frustrated , ....
But if you budget for it, by all means go for it. It's the best peace of mind you can get

As I mentioned, the battery running time of the 15R and 14R won't differ by much (both has Haswell right? )