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 Buying a new laptop? NEED RECOMMENDATIONS? V21, Kindly FOLLOW the FORMAT TQ~!

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post Oct 19 2013, 05:08 PM

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QUOTE(ZaRnX @ Oct 19 2013, 04:43 PM)
Dear Guys, I am picking out a laptop since my laptop died.

1. Preferred Brand: Asus, dell or any brand with good support. (I will be bringing to sg(
2. Budget: 3-4k
3. Usage: engineering software and simulation + mild
Gaming. Preferably i7
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: I will try to get the best I can.

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

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

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

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

best choice for you is Illegear. i think they do have support in SG too.
Prince J, am i correct?
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post Oct 19 2013, 05:12 PM

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QUOTE(thepuppett3ar @ Oct 19 2013, 04:41 PM)
brand - leonovo or others
budget - 2-3k (as lowest it can be )
use-  uni stuff , medium gaming ( dota2 ) , watching hd movie
prefer laptop/screen size- any laptop wif  w8, 3 year warranty(maybe),
14"
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Dell
Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04 , 6 cell; W8SL@RM2699

Lenovo
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT750M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty

prices are RRP and negotiable.
use the remaining budget to extend your warranty to 3 years. icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Oct 19 2013, 11:01 PM

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QUOTE(thepuppett3ar @ Oct 19 2013, 06:52 PM)
im interested in leonovo Y400..so can u give me some link to purchase it ? tq in advance
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try garage sales.
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post Oct 19 2013, 11:16 PM

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QUOTE(teranun @ Oct 19 2013, 06:44 PM)
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this beat the sh*t outta other laptops :

Illegear
RS-15 Lite, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX770M + (1920x1080)@RM4999[3.1kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster X-FI MB3], 8GB, 500GB(7200rpm), FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i5-4200M - i7-4900MQ] [GPU Options: Nvidia GTX765M, Nvidia GTX770M, Nvidia Quadro K1000M]

for answering your questions :

1. i5 is enough for gaming but if the game utilizes quad cores, dual core will bottleneck the performance.
2. any graphics card can be used to game, just depend on the settings you used. and yes, there is great difference between these GPUs if compared to GTX770/780.
3. its just the same matter. the only important is the battery need a good ventilation, if exposing to heat too much, it will eventually lead to faster battery degradation or explode (in serious cases). so precisely, removal of battery during gaming is recommended.
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post Oct 20 2013, 01:04 AM

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QUOTE(lisiang @ Oct 19 2013, 05:33 PM)
Guys gotta need your advises so badly!

Brand: Prefer lenovo and asus
Budget: about 2k
Usage: Mostly gaming (prefer better graphic)
Size: 14 inch or 15 inch
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Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1849 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8@RM2049
Inspiron 15R, i5-4200U + AMD HD8670M @RM1999[2.32kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), Linux, 65WHr; W8SL@RM2199

Lenovo
G400s, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB, W8
G500S, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS

ASUS
K46CB-WX060H, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 750GB, W8, 4-cell, OD
A450CC, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2099[2kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; 4-cell; colors: black/red/white
A550CC-XX530H, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2099[2kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; colors: black/red/white

prices are RRP and negotiable.
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post Oct 21 2013, 08:25 AM

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QUOTE(walamak1988 @ Oct 21 2013, 01:47 AM)
Bro, if this model

Asus N550JV-CN077H, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GT750M + (1920x1080; IPS matte)@RM3699[2.7kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8, backlit keyboard
compare with

Asus S550CB-CJ102H i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB + (1366x768; touch)@RM2499[1.83kg], 4GB, W8

which one is better? i think S550CB with the 24GB ssd for cache will do better..correct me if i'm wrong thanks
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both laptops are from different kind of world, so the comparison is wrong because the N550JV is a multimedia laptop while the S550CB is a consumer line laptop.

actually, what is your usage into first? even though you have a SSD cache, your gaming and professional application performance will be bottleneck with poor CPU and GPU.
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post Oct 21 2013, 10:55 PM

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QUOTE(walamak1988 @ Oct 21 2013, 11:26 AM)
My usage would be coding (software development: might running lots of browser tabs, running wampserver and netbeans), gaming (might be done at the same time with coding), and watching movie. biggrin.gif
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the N550JV is much more suitable for you. 24GB mSATA caching just only helps you in loading. when it comes to some serious performance, the mSATA contributes nothing to it.
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QUOTE(ooixinjia @ Oct 21 2013, 10:53 PM)
Hi, can help me out?smile.gif
Preferred Brand: Any reliable will do
Budget: around RM 1000-1500
Usage: For School Assignment, watch movie smooth, surf web, facebook games, put video and photo, able to open lots of tabs in on browser (>15)
Preferred laptop/screen size: 13~14
*CHEAP, acceptable battery life, won't get heat easily, reliable
THX smile.gif
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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

Lenovo
G400s, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1299, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS; W8@RM1499

prices are RRP and negotiable. best recommended choice for you is Dell.
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post Oct 22 2013, 08:24 AM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Oct 21 2013, 10:01 PM)
Well, shop sellers can never be trusted 100% tongue.gif

As for the screen, based on what I've seen, its pretty much like the other screens in budget line notebooks? hmm.gif
Its best that you go and see the real thing yourself. That'll help you determine whether you are okay with it or not. Chances are they screen will be fine icon_rolleyes.gif

The previous Z400/500 were designed in such a way that its hard to upgrade the RAM or HDD (some sellers won't do it for free). I think the newer batch are also based on the same platform, so please do take note ya icon_rolleyes.gif
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IMHO, some sellers are knowledgeable and can be trusted, so i make it 90%. just majority of them has no knowledge in IT.

about screen quality, i had seen before some Lenovo models, the screen was washing out and have poor viewing angles, but mostly are acceptable. just they are not perfect as Dell's Truelife monitor.
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post Oct 22 2013, 08:27 AM

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QUOTE(newbiz2008 @ Oct 22 2013, 06:47 AM)
Need help
Vostro 5470 i5.  Vs HP Pavilion 14-n059TX i5
Which model more stable and reliable?
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all brands are just the same. no matter where you go, there is still chance of getting a lemon unit. so luck plays part of the role in IT world.

but i would prefer the Vostro 5470 for girls, as it is lighter and more compact.
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QUOTE(KOHTT @ Oct 22 2013, 11:13 PM)
I got a noob questions here since out of touch of the latest notebook technology and software for quite sometime. I am still using window SP and dual core pentium notebook that run like turtle:

1) What is the most reliable notebook in the market now? Previously I heard IBM and Toshiba were the best but now IBM no more already. Heard that Acer is the worst.

2) What is the latest processor in the market? Does intel celeron lagging when we played with certain software?

3) Slim laptop screen - it that much lighter than the normal laptop? It seems like no much advantage to me...

4) Touch screen notebook - Is that really useful for the notebook or it is just something nice to have?

Thanks in advance.  rclxms.gif
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1. IBM is under Lenovo now. if you ever heard before of IBM Thinkpad series, then now it is Lenovo Thinkpad. Actually, all laptop brands are the same. You cant run away from the risk of having a lemon unit, so luck is part of your purchase role. Btw, Acer has started to get better, especially starting from their ivy bridge lineups. So whenever people bullsh*ts about Acer sucks, i would ask them to think before they talk.

2. We dont call it latest processor, we call it latest generation. Now the latest is Haswell, which improves battery life and graphics performance. And FYI, Celeron is enough for office usage and watching HD videos. So to conclude, it wont lags.

3. Yes, but mostly implemented in ultrabooks to keep the slim and lightweight profile.

4. Useless. It is considered as part of a marketing gimmick and as an ad for Windows 8. Constant poking the screen can loosen the hinge and tiring (wont if you are holding the laptop on your lap).

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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Oct 23 2013, 11:16 AM)
IBM is still IBM (very much alive and kicking)  sweat.gif IBM only sold their laptop business to Lenovo, and Lenovo has been able to leverage technology they bought and implement them across Lenovo models (e.g. keyboard, recovery software ... ).
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thanks for reclarify.
i forgot that IBM still have business solutions. doh.gif
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QUOTE(kwnpanda @ Oct 23 2013, 02:13 PM)
Which would be better for fps gaming?
And i never buy toshiba brand before is it good some of my friend say it can last longer if not for hardcore gaming(im not hardcore just play during free time)
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it depends on the specs of your hardware. i would say the best here is Z510, just the bad side is it has poor viewing angles and colours are a bit washed out.
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post Oct 23 2013, 07:34 PM

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QUOTE(kwnpanda @ Oct 23 2013, 02:26 PM)
If thats the case how about toshiba or asus the reason i wan to change is because the sony vaio i currently using overheated and i dont know why i only play games few time and most of the time watch video and do research  sad.gif
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weaker performance because of the ULV CPU used. however, the build quality on the ASUS is good, while Toshiba is somewhat a glossy surface (cheap plastic build). Lenovo ranked 2nd at here.

about keyboard, the only did good job here are the Lenovo Z510 and ASUS S551. the thin key sinks on the Toshiba gives very little feedback when typing, thus leads to uncomfortable typing (can be avoided if you have an external keyboard). backlit keyboard is only available for the Z510, the rest 2 none.
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QUOTE(KOHTT @ Oct 23 2013, 08:26 PM)
I am not sure what is Hawell....but salesman said Pentium 2XXX and I3 to I7.

He told me Pentium 2XXX is almost same one as IX series??? rclxub.gif
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Haswell is the latest microarchitecture of Intel processors. the one your salesman mentioned is an Ivy bridge Pentium.

not really true, some features are limited in the Pentium than the Core i do.
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QUOTE(b2utycassies @ Oct 23 2013, 08:34 PM)
I mean the price not exceeding my budget wih Windows installation and also Microsoft office.
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the laptops that sifu TJ suggested comes with Windows 8 installed but no office, while sifu nexus is an empty laptop. you might want to get a 'pasar malam' ones if you are tight on budget.
Office 2013 retail pricing :

Home and Student - RM239
Home and Business - RM559
Professional - RM1029

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QUOTE(kenny2jacky @ Oct 24 2013, 02:22 PM)
1.any brand except acer
2.2000-2500
3.online gaming and school work n assignment
4.14' to 15'
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Dell
Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04 , 6 cell; W8SL@RM2699
Inspiron 15R, i7-4500U + AMD HD8850M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Linux, 65WHr; W8SL@RM2699

HP
Pavilion 14-N059TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099[2.03kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; colors: silver/black

Lenovo
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT750M@RM2499, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS, 120wPSU, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty

prices are RRP and negotiable.
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QUOTE(dcsoonleong @ Oct 24 2013, 08:39 PM)
1. No specific brand preferred
2.Max RM3k
3. Basic surfing with a bit of gaming, if can play WoW on medium to high settings will be good
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other than surfing and gaming, no other usages? anyway :

Acer
V5-573PG-74504G50r, i5-4500U + Nvidia GT750M + (1366x768; touch)@RM2899, 4GB, 500GB, W8

ASUS
S551LB-CJ120H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2699[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8, 3-cell
N56VB-S3070H, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2899[2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 750GB, W8

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04 , 6 cell; W8SL@RM2699
Inspiron 15R, i7-4500U + AMD HD8850M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Linux, 65WHr; W8SL@RM2699

Lenovo
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT750M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty
Z510, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs, color: white

MSI
GE60-2OC, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3099,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB

Sony
Vaio SVF14218SGW, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8SL; colors: white/black

Toshiba
Satelite L40-AS125XG/B/W, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2299, 2GB, 750GB, W8; colors: Gold/blue/white
Satelite L50-A107X/XW, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2499, 4GB, 1TB, W8; colors: Silver/white

prices are RSP and negotiable. you can extend warranty to 3 years and/or upgrade RAM to 8GB (for certain models).
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QUOTE(jeoneun @ Oct 24 2013, 10:55 PM)
Hi,

Pls recommend based on my following requirements:

Preferred brand: Lenovo, Dell, HP

Budget: Up to RM2,500

Usage: video editing/ making, watching movie, mainly for common usage.

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

HP
Pavilion 14-N059TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099[2.03kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; colors: silver/black

Lenovo
Z400 touch, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2199, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty
Z510, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs, color: white

prices are RRP and negotiable. use the remaining budget to extend warranty to 3 years or upgrade RAM to 8GB (RM119 per 4GB stick, RM199 8GB). for the lenovo, you may have hard time to find a seller willing to upgrade for you the RAM due to back cover problems. so the RAM part can be omitted if 4GB is sufficient for you (my taste is 8GB is the best, dont know your taste though).
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QUOTE(dcsoonleong @ Oct 25 2013, 01:22 AM)
Well I am really much interested in the Dell models but I cannot seem to find the 14R model with i7 processor anywhere..
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here

very tricky to get here, as Dell has made this page hidden.
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