1. Preferred Brand - toshiba, hp, sony,lenovo, is samsung okay?
2. Budget - around 2500 - MAX 3000
3. Usage - autocad, photoshop, revit, sketchup, gaming fifa 13, pes, tomb raider etc
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 14'-15'

must - sturdy, no flimsy joints/materials

bonus - aesthetically pleasing hihi /alum casing

This post has been edited by Roux: Jul 23 2013, 01:57 AM

thank you for replying nexus. this is my second time buying a laptop with my first being a toshiba. I've been using it for 5 years now, no problem software + hardware before this but lately eveything is starting to get faulty. My friend told me that Toshiba laptops are generally well known for their durability and quality.. based on your recommendations i'm thinking of getting the Lenovo y500. They're also well known for their durable yet plain build am i right?

Don't get me wrong but I love the 'plainliness' of the lenovo.. the crisp, simple no 'gimmick' design. Can't stand the exterior lighting etc on most gaming laptop whatsoever

thanks again hehe

nexus, what's the difference between the Satellite L40-AS109Xb/G/W and the Satellite L50-A100X/XW? i'm thinking of cutting down my budget.

This post has been edited by Roux: Jul 24 2013, 11:14 PM

hihi xD
so the i5 in the L50 is much powerful and the L50 also boasts a numpad. What makes the L40 being priced the same as the L50 then? portability factor only?

any idea why?

both really seem like good setups. can't make a decision. if you we're me which one would you go for?

i see. right nexus! thank you! planning to go down there with my mate next week. i'll try to get my hand on both of them! >:D