processors generation dont play much important part of a laptop's performance but mainly is the battery life. so in my opinion, it depends on your preferences. your options :

ASUS
A450CC, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2099[2kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; 4-cell; colors: black/red/white

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, Touch) @RM2299 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8 , 6 cell
Inspiron 14 7000, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2699[2.02kg], 6GB(soldered), W8SL, backlit keyboard, 58Whr, No ODD
Vostro 5470, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2249, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell

HP
Envy Touchsmart 14-K028TX Sleekbook, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768;touch)@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, ext OD

Lenovo
Z400 touch, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2599, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty

prices are RRP and negotiable. use the remaining budget to upgrade RAM to 8GB (not applicable for Dell Inspiron 14 7000) and extend warranty to 3 years.

MSI
GE70-2OE, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4499,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, backlit keyboard
GS70-2OC, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4699[2.66kg][Dynaudio], 8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series multi color backlit KB

Illegear
RE-17, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080)@RM3999[3.2kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster Cinema], 8GB, 500GB 7200RPM, FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i7-4700MQ - i7-4900MQ]

ASUS
G750JX-T4059H [3D], i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GTX770M + (1920x1080 3D) + Bluray@RM5599[4.5kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, 3D kit (negotiated price max RM52xx)

prices are RRP and negotiable except ASUS.

beautiful price tags

GT70-2OD, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX780M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM6999[Dynaudio], 16GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series multi color backlit KB
GT70-2OD, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX780M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM8499[Dynaudio], 16GB, 2X64GB SSD, 750GB(7200rpm), bluray, W8, steel series multi color backlit KB

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Oct 5 2013, 10:58 AM

instead of getting premium line laptops, i suggest you go for a better and higher performance laptop. the dual core i5 in the Dell Inspiron 17 7000 is power efficient but lacks of processing powers. if you play any games that required intensive processing, your gaming performance will be bottlenecked. you could opt for this or smaller laptops, as 17" laptop options are quite less :

Illegear
RE-17, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080)@RM3999[3.2kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster Cinema], 8GB, 500GB 7200RPM, FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i7-4700MQ - i7-4900MQ]
Illegear RE-15, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080)@RM3799[2.6kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster Cinema], 8GB, 500GB 7200RPM, FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i7-4700MQ - i7-4900MQ]

Lenovo
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3099[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3999[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, GN37 exGPU & ODD, 120w+170w psu, 2 yrs

prices are RRP and negotiable.

the best you can go for is the larger Y510P. smaller laptops lacks of cooling, so it may not be a good choice for your gaming sessions.

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

best suggested option for you. price is RRP and negotiable.

its starting to get better.
but the HD8970M is the main culprit of slower performance than GTX780M.

RM4899, right?

just realize that those arent Stealth versions. the price catalog topic confused me.

it will be RM200 if im not mistaken.

for warranty void part, doesn't apply if you take care of the part removal process. even the technicians also dont know that you did opened up the unit if you do it carefully.

slim Li-Ion batteries are very expensive. thats why you cant argue over that. with a laptop weigh less than 1.6kg, none of them has a battery latch for user replaceable batteries (especially ultrabooks). so normally I will suggest peoples to provide good ventilation for their laptop (heat is an enemy to Li-Ion batteries) and most importantly, dont use the battery less than 30% of the battery gauge. Li-Ion batteries are subjected to wear and tear, so to avoid costly battery replacements, it is better to take care of batteries rather than have availability to replace it.

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Oct 6 2013, 01:26 PM

V130 battery is 6 cell 30whr, while vostro 5460 is 3 cell 51.2whr.

since V130 has EOLed, the battery price is reasonable but the service charges are not reasonable.

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1849 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8@RM2049

thicker laptops have better air flow, so they are more cooler. but still, i would recommend you to go out and molest the laptop before you make any moves. sometimes personal preferences are playing in people's minds.

haha, no worries. i might spend some lots of money for a laptop in the future. currently happy with my Elitebook 6930p, so no intentions to change a laptop at the moment.

what i only care is performance and pricing, not laptop aesthetics.

the MSI GE60/GE70 but they are overbudget.

so, either Lenovo Y510P or Illegear RE-17, your friend's choice.

Acer
E1-432G-29552G50k, Intel 2955U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1399, 2GB, 500GB, W8

Dell
Inspiron 14-3437, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1399[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), 4-cell; W8SL@RM1549
Vostro 5460, i3-3120M + HD 4000@RM1,549[1.54kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04, 3 cell; W8SL@RM1,749
Vostro 5470, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1899, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell

Lenovo
S410p, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400M@RM1699[1.8kg], 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS

prices are RRP and negotiable.

Lenovo
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3399[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs

Illegear
RE-15, i5-4200M + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080)@RM3499[2.6kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster Cinema], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i5-4200M - i7-4900MQ]

Dell
Inspiron 15 7000, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) + (1920x1080; Touch)@RM3599[2.6kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8SL, backlit keyboard, 58Whr

prices are RRP and negotiable.

i checked the unit today, all i can say, even with a glossy screen, it still looks great. build quality is amazing, thanks to the whole aluminium body design and thick monitor lid but i prefer the lid to be slimmer and a thicker base (for better cooling, of course). vents are now located at the center of the monitor hinge (or so called ventless design), not sure whether this kind of design will trap more heat since there is less space for the airflow. with backlit keyboard, typing in the dark is an easy job with its 2 levels brightness adjustment. as for the keyboard, typers will find the keyboard is a drastic show.

none of the above but it is Inspiron 7000 15 and 17, highest spec.
both comes with full HD touch screen.

Rm3599 for the 15 and RM3999 for the 17. both are online price.

actually not everyday but count it as constantly. last week went there to help my friend to buy something, as im an ex staff of a hardware shop and might get a cheaper pricing by getting it from my colleagues. as for today, im just going there just to collect my cheque from the person whom owe my money.

EDIT : lol @TJ.
i will tiao those banglas if they annoy me.

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Oct 10 2013, 09:56 PM

check the price from Dell's website.
the right side is the best/full spec option.


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dont miss out MSI GS70 too.

once i got money, i will find an Alienware 17, and marry her.