Hello,

I would love some feedback regarding what type of laptop to get:

1. Preferred Brand - HP/Lenovo/Asus/Sony/Dell
2. Budget - 2k
3. Usage - Microsoft Office/Microsoft Project/Autocad
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 14"/15.6". Laptop to preferably be lightweight and sturdy as the laptop will be carried around a lot to places such as construction sites.

Thank you.

Hi Sifu,
Any people try this model? How is the performance on game like Starcraft 2, diablo 3 on medium and high setting? Battery performance max can last how many hours in single full charge?

Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2049 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8 , 6 cell

Afaik its still too new to have reviews I'm afraid. Its hard to find reviews for Inspiron units since they have alot of different variants with different specs

Check this place out for GPU performance comparisons: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Game...ds.13849.0.html
As for the battery, can expect around 3-4 hours at dimmest screen, Wifi surfing

Wanna ask something, is it recommended not to extend the warranty if buying a ASUS notebook?

Not really, iirc its pretty expensive, especially when the warranty support is bad

Not so sure, since a lot of people complain ASUS local warranty service are Legendary bad, so I just skipped buy ASUS brand product go for others.

RM20k definitely far from my budget range
Wookay Would ask at Y510P owner thread

Yeap,this is what I worried

Thanks for the suggestion,how about this second hand unit? https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2843787&hl= is it worth?

Depends, if the condition is good, and if the warranty is covered by Illegear in Malaysia (rather than need to send to US), then its a pretty good pick, the specs are awesome

what things should I check before purchasing and how to make make sure the warranty is covered by Illegear or not?

Check everything, from physical defects to functionality.
As for warranty coverage, ask Illegear

Should be RM350 from 3rd year, not worth it to extend?

Is it really that terrible ASUS warranty?

But I like their notebook

Thanks,would try to ask the seller and reconfirm with Illegear as well

or else would down the option to Lenovo Y510P or MSI MSI warranty coverage is good?

Hi guys,

1. Preferred Brand, Any
2. Budget, not more than RM2500
3. Usage: will be describe below:
4. Preferred laptop/screen size, around 10" (or your recommendation)

I not sure if I prefer laptop or a tablet or a hybrid laptop/tablet or tablet with sliding keyboard will be suitable for my usage. (please give me your opinions)

The purpose of getting this will be use as website presentation, get client to watch the display and explore the features inside the ecommerce site.

Play powerpoint slides/ and videos/photos.

I would also need to key-in details and also point-of-sale purpose, therefore i need ergonomic keyboard.

Therefore, I concern on the sounds, above average will be great. Display and color richness will be deal breaker during the presentation. and support Bluetooth keyboard will be great too.

Note: not required powerful specs, coz not for gaming or video/photo editing. Only use it as a tool for salesman to close a deal. (Presentation and point of sale)

This post has been edited by David900924: Sep 7 2013, 02:06 PM

Holy RM350? I extended my Lenovo Z400T from 2years carry-in warranty to 3years on-site warranty for just RM165 sahaja.

You can have Surface Pro add into your consideration list.

The rest, you wait other sifu recommend for you.

This post has been edited by NightFelix: Sep 7 2013, 02:14 PM

1. Preferred brand: any, but I may prefer Dell...
2. Budget- RM2.5K (cheaper is preferable, since I may install a SSD in it)
3. Usage- Programming (simple C/C++ programming) and running a single virtual machine.
4. Preferred screen size- None

I would like my laptop to have a good keyboard as well...

thanks alot sifu!!, may i ask what the difference between Nvidia gt series and gtx series? which is better? recently i go to the shop the salesmen intro me msi GP 60, is it nice? thank you very much!

my list now is samsung ATIV Slate PC Pro 700T XE700T1A-A01MY, only RM2249 but dunno got S-Pen and full HD
Spec: Intel® Core™ i5-2467-1.6GHz | 64GB Storage|4GB RAM | Bluetooth 3.0

This post has been edited by David900924: Sep 7 2013, 07:19 PM

Although it varies from model to model, old vs new etc.. But in general GTX level cards are better than GT cards

The GP60 is not that worth it:
15.6"
GP60-2OD, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT740M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM2999, 4GB, 750GB, W8, steel series KB

GPU performance: GTX675M > GT750M > GT740M

11.6"
Samsung ATIV Smart, Z2760 + Intel GMA + (1366x768; touch) + 64GB SSD@RM2499[774g w/o keyboard], 2GB, stylus, W8; color: mystic blue

Lenovo Yoga 11s, i3-3229Y + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1366x768, IPS touch)@RM2599, 4GB, W8, 2 years; colors: grey/orange

and of course the MS Surface as well, as suggested by Nightfelix

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Sep 7 2013, 09:28 PM