With your budget, you can get a mobile workstation if you want:
HP
EliteBook 8470w, i7-3520M + AMD FirePro M2000 (1600x900 anti-glare) @RM4999, 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), W7P, anti-glare, 3 years warranty

Lenovo Y510p is fine for your usage:
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3099[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs
If you have any concern, upgrade the warranty to 3 years on site when you make the purchase.

You tell us your spec requirement and budget, but nobody know whether you could get the spec you want for the budget you have for used laptop. It's up to buyer / seller negotiation.

Anyway, for your usage, you can make do with Celeron / Pentium CPU, and Intel HD IGPU.
If you are lucky, you may find sellers who are willing to let go a i5 spec 1 year old laptop for your budget

If you want to, you can get a brand new one with proper warranty. Eg.

Dell
Inspiron 14-3421, 1007U + Intel HD@RM999[1.99kg], Linux, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell; W8SL@RM1099

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Aug 14 2013, 04:28 PM

Asus
A450CC, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2199[2kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8, 2 Year International Warranty

Dell (upgrade to 3 year for RM300, then warranty become International warranty)
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1999 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8 , 6 cell (has basic LED cover that you could change for different colour)

Fujitsu (need to pay to upgrade warranty to international warranty)
LH532, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT620M@RM1599 [2.1kg], 2GB, 750GB, W7HP, color: Black/Red/Pink

Sony (need to pay to upgrade warranty to international warranty)
SVF14217SG, i3-3227U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768; touch)@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB, W8SL; colors:black/white/pink
Vaio SVF14219SGW, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768;touch)@RM2699[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8SL; colors: white/black/pink
Vaio SVF14218SGW, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8SL; colors: white/black

Toshiba (need to pay to upgrade warranty to international warranty)
Satellite L40-AS109Xb/G/W, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199[Onkyo], 4GB, 750GB, 3 years local warranty; colors: Blue/gold/white

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

Your questions?
Anyway, both models you listed are more than sufficient for your usage. Go and look / touch / type / feel / carry / listen to the real things to decide which one you like better.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Aug 14 2013, 06:07 PM

Lenovo has to "leverage" the Thinkpad brand (they paid big money for it )
Dell has Vostro, HP has Probook, so Lenovo has to counter with Edge, stick a Thinkpad to make it sound nicer

V series basically is a consumer laptop.

Edge - you have the Thinkpad small business software suite, the fingerprint reader, blah blah blah ...
Built quality is still pretty good, but the screen is really cheap stuff.
And don't drop this on the floor like a T series. My numerous T series had suffered my abuse over the years (fell down 1 flight of stair case, dropped from shoulder height to floor, food and drinks spill, bang on keyboard ... ) and survived.
The Edge 430 I bought for my wife 5 months ago has its bottom top left corner cracked on 1 drop to the floor from table Still running but we can see the mainboard

mSATA, SATA - these are port that connect devices (mainly storage). The pathway that data flow to/from storage to be used by CPU / GPU / RAM .... The faster the port, the quicker the data flow. We have SATA I, II, III
SSD - Solid State Drive. A storage device made up from NAND (same thing in your CF card, USB drive, SD card ... ). A lot faster than HDD, but a lot more expensive on dollar/capacity basis. It is so fast that it is saturating the SATA port and industry are bring in new "port" standard in order to fully utilise its speed.
You can has big capacity mSATA SSD like 128G.
The caching was popular since SSD was relatively expensive. But SSD price are dropping fast year on year. 128G ~ RM300, 256G ~ RM600. 2 years ago, RM600 could NOT buy us a 128G SSD There are 1TB SSD now going for RM1800, and in 3 years time we can properly buy them for RM600
Hybrid Drive is a HDD that has a built-in SSD.
mSATA SSD caching can never really achieve the full responsiveness of installing all OS and apps on SSD, since caching is only storing a copy of the most frequently used data on the small mSATA SSD, if you happen to call for data that is not cached, you are falling back to HDD crawling.
You may have seen some benchmark where Hybrid Drive that is touted to be as fast as SSD, but that is because SSD is capped by the bandwidth of the SATA port.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Aug 15 2013, 06:39 PM

Samsung - nice laptops, mostly matte screen (I like). But not many models in Malaysia. Cheap models can't compete spec/dollar wise. Great expensive models hardly be found in Malaysia
Sony - nice laptops. Cheap models can't compete spec/dollar wise. Have lost a bit of those Sony magic over the years. But the pink colour is always attractive to girl
Toshiba - latest batch is getting a lot better, especially those that come with 3 years standard warranty (longest in Malaysia market for consumer class laptop)

Your usage requirement don't need powerful CPU or GPU.

Acer
V5-471P, i3-3227U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768; touch)@RM1899, 4GB, 500GB, W8
V5-471G-53334G50, i3-3227U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768; touch)@RM1899, 4GB, 500GB, W8
V5-471PG, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT710M + (1366x768; touch)@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB, W8
V5-473PG-54204G50, i5-4200 + Nvidia GT740M +(1366x768;touch)@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB,W8 *no OD

Asus
S400CA-CA006H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB + (1366x768; touch)@RM2199[2kg], 4GB, W8

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, Touch) @RM2299 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8 , 6 cell
Inspiron 14R, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400 + (1366x768;touch)@RM1988 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8 , 6 cell

Lenovo
Z400 touch, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2399, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty
S400T, i5-3337U + AMD HD 7450M +(1366x768, touch)@RM1999[1.8kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
Dell has the best warranty support in Malaysia, upgrade to 3 years on site for RM300, best peace of mind for students (anything go wrong with hardware, give Dell a call, technician will go to your place to fix it next business day)

For your budget, you can afford these Apple:
MacBookAir 13", i5-4250U + Intel HD5000 + 128GB SSD + (1440x900)@RM3299[1.35kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX
MacBookAir 13", i5-4250U + Intel HD5000 + 256GB SSD + (1440x900)@RM3899[1.35kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX
MacBookPro 13", i5-3210M + Intel HD4000 + (1280x800)@RM3699[2.06kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), backlit keyboard, Mac OSX

For AutoCAD usage, either you can get the OSX compatible version of AutoCAD, or you probably need to get a copy of Windows OS and use bootcamp to dual boot the MacBook.

And if you do any 3D CAD, Intel HD4000 or HD5000 is a little bit weak (can work, just slow).

That will be T440(U/S) coming in around Oct this year if we are lucky. If not, probably next March/Apr
But I'm a bit apprehensive since the X240s and T440s ultrabook has gone trackpoint button-less (I love trackpoint, but I still can't get used to trackpoint without dedicated buttons )

yup, like the other sifus, I like the idea of extending the warranty period for 1 more year and upgrade it to on site for ~ RM150. I did that for my Y580 (currently with my cousin). The E430 which came with 1 year on site I also extended it to 3 years on site for RM200.
The Z400T, which run quite hot (especially if you game long hour ) and has a touch screen (which is even more prone to potential poke poke hazard), getting on site warranty is worth it.

laptop is expensive compared to desktop. Your budget may not get you the power that you used to in desktop
If you appreciate good and accurate colour reproduction on screen, consider this:

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
Opt for the 95% NTSC gamut screen panel, calibrated, and it will be the laptop with best screen you can get with your budget
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2613184
Can check with Prince J here in LYN, he is from illegear.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Aug 18 2013, 09:19 AM

if you install mod on Skyrim, no current gen mobile GPU can max out Skyrim

Also note that the GT750M in N550JV is spec with DDR3, which seriously impact its performance in FHD resolution

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Aug 18 2013, 09:22 AM

it's a matter of perspective.
If you play in HD (1366x768), then you can live with GT750M at high setting.
If you play in FHD (1920x1080), you probably should look at something like this to play in high / max setting:
www.illegear.com
Illegear RS-15, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX770M + (1920x1080;matte)@RM5499[Onkyo][3.1kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS [CPU Options: i7-4700MQ - i7-4930MX][GPU options: Nvidia GTX780M, AMD HD8970M]
Go with HD8970M or GTX780M

P3-171-3322Y2G06, i3-3229Y + Intel HD4000 + 60GB SSD + (1366x768 IPS;touch)@RM1999, 2GB, W8
For leisure usage, should be no problem (just don't expect it to run like a QM spec laptop )
More of a concern is the small capacity SSD, won't have much space left once you install Photoshop and Illustrator

can't comment since you did not specify your usage and budget. Moreover, G4/500S has multiple specs in Malaysia market.
But generally, Lenovo G give competitive specs for the money they ask

For your budget, more choices are in 14". 15" with HD screen (1366x768) does not serve much purpose unless you need dedicated numpad.

with your budget, that G series is probably the best spec you could get.

Closest:
Dell
Inspiron 14-3421, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT625M@RM1649[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell; W8SL@RM1899
Inspiron 14R, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT625M@RM1699[2.33], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), Linux; W8SL@RM1999

Good budget.
If you can wait, wait till Oct/Nov this year for Haswell spec ultrabook / hybrid to come to market, you can expect much better battery running time compared to Ivy Bridge spec models now.

Acer
Aspire S7-391-53314G12, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM3799, 4GB, W8
Aspire S7-391, i7-3537U + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD + (1920x1080 IPS)@RM4499, 4GB, W8SL

Dell
XPS12, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080;touch)@RM3999[1.54kg], 8GB, W8, backlit, spill resistant keyboard, build-in battery, no ODD
XPS12, i7-3517U + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD + (1920x1080;touch)@RM4999[1.52kg], 8GB, W8, backlit, spill resistant keyboard, build-in battery, no ODD
XPS13, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3199[1.36kg], 4GB, W8, backlit
XPS13, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD + (1920x1080)@RM3999[1.36kg], 8GB, W8, backlit
XPS13, i7-3517U + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD+ (1920x1080)@RM4399[1.36kg], 8GB, W8, backlit

HP
Split x2, i5-3339Y + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1366x768;touch)@RM2899, 4GB, W8

Lenovo
Yoga 11s, i3-3229Y + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1366x768, IPS touch)@RM2599, 4GB, W8, 2 years; colors: grey/orange
Yoga 11s, i5-3339Y + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD + (1366x768; IPS touch)@RM3299, 8GB, W8, 2 years; colors: grey/orange
ThinkPad Twist S230U, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB +(1366x768, IPS touch)@RM3408(1.58kg), 4GB, W8P, 1 yr warranty; i7-3517U/8GB@RM3818
IdeaPad Yoga 13, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3399, 4GB, 2 years; colors: grey/orange
IdeaPad Yoga 13, i7-3537U + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD + (1600x900 IPS; touch)@RM3799[1.5kg], 4GB, W8, 2 years warranty

Microsoft
Surface Pro, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1920x1080;touch) + 128GB SSD@RM3049[680g], 4GB, W8P
(get the type cover)

Samsung
ATIV Smart Pro, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM3699[884g w/o keyboard], 4GB, stylus, W8
Series 7 Ultra, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM2999[JBL][1.46kg], 4GB, W8
ATIV Book 7 NP740U3E-X01MY, i5-3337U + AMD HD8570M + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM3499[1.65kg][JBL], 4GB, W8

Sony
Vaio SVD13211SGW, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + 128GB SSD+ (1920x1080)@RM4999[1.3kg], 4GB, W8SL

If you want Haswell right away, you could opt for this:
Apple
MacBookAir 13", i5-4250U + Intel HD5000 + 128GB SSD + (1440x900)@RM3299[1.35kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX
MacBookAir 13", i5-4250U + Intel HD5000 + 256GB SSD + (1440x900)@RM3899[1.35kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX
Run bootcamp to dual boot to Win OS.

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
Keep in mind that most of these models don't have VGA port though

But you don't need i5 CPU
Asus Malaysia warranty support is rather iffy right now

Asus 13" (don't have 14" that meet the weight criteria)
S300CA-C1033H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768;touch)@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB, W8
S300CA-C1050H, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768;touch)@RM1999, 4GB, 500GB, W8

Lenovo
S400, i3-2365M + AMD HD7450M@RM1699[1.8kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB
S400, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM1999[1.8kg], 4GB, W7HB; AMD HD7450M/W8@RM2199
S410p, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M +(1366x768, touch)@RM2399[1.8kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8, 2 yrs
S400T, i5-3337U + AMD HD 7450M +(1366x768, touch)@RM2099[1.8kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8
S400T, B987 + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768, touch)@RM1499[1.8kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8
S300, 1007U + Intel HD @RM899[1.8kg], 2GB,500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS; W8@RM1099

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
Warranty period can be extended. Lenovo from 2 years to 3 years ~ RM70, from 2 years to 3 years on site ~ RM180.