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

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post Oct 29 2013, 10:28 AM

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QUOTE(giaogiao @ Oct 29 2013, 10:17 AM)
1. Preferred Brand: Any

2. Budget: +/- RM1,000

3. Usage: Light and Portable. Need Microsoft Office Excel (Don't want 3rd party)

4. Preferred laptop/screen size:
- I'm looking into Windows RT tablet with detachable keyboards.
- Saw Asus FT600 at Lowyat last night. Selling for Rm1,299. Looks quite okay.
- Any other models to recommend?
- Btw, Windows RT got any disadvantage? Need to know these before buying.
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what do you mean by "MS Office Excel (don't want 3rd party)"? You want Excel to be included in the price? You want Excel to be pre-installed in the laptop / tablet? You want legal copy, not Jack Sparrow Excel? tongue.gif

W8RT / W8.1RT - does not support legacy window desktop application, can only run apps from windows store.
Come with OfficeRT (include Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, Outlook (W8.1RT). OfficeRT does not support all the features in normal desktop Office (e.g. VBA ... ).

Since you are looking at Asus, might as well consider T100. Run full W8.1 (not W8.1RT), Intel Atom Bay Trail, come with proper Office (make sure the re-sellers don't con you and don't give you this), ~ RM1.3k, with keyboard dock.
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2960043

If you can wait a bit, wait for these to get launched in Malaysia for more choices:
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2976201
Acer Iconia W4, Dell Venue Pro 8/11, Toshiba Encore ...
They all come with Intel Atom Bay Trail, run full W8.1, should have Office pre-installed ...

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QUOTE(giaogiao @ Oct 29 2013, 10:33 AM)
Can install 'Jack Sparrow' Ms Office 2007 meh? I thought cant run .exe installation files?

Btw, any idea the MS Office given is Free Lifetime Office? Or it's just trial period only? Anyone can verify this?
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As I said, if you go with W8.1RT, it come with Office RT doh.gif
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post Oct 29 2013, 03:07 PM

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QUOTE(kenny2jacky @ Oct 29 2013, 01:41 PM)
U sure the HP warranty can extend 2 years just rm100 more a Lil?
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The HP come with 1 year warranty. I said it can be extended TO 2 years warranty (not extend for 2 more years (ie total 3 years) warranty).
You can buy HP care pack upon purchase of laptop. The price of HP care pack differ depending on models (Pavilion is cheaper, Envy is more expensive, Spectre is even more expensive).
iinm, for Pavilion, care pack for 2 years is ~ RM200, care pack for 1 year is ~ RM100.
Please check with re-sellers.

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post Oct 29 2013, 03:16 PM

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QUOTE(hawk @ Oct 29 2013, 12:09 PM)
Ha ha ha the reason is I want to become gamer tongue.gif
Actually is because of the 4th gen i7. Initially want to get a notebook which have 4 sodimm but it is way out of my budget.

and latest CPU should be better, right?
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yup, laptop models with 4 RAM slots are normally those workstation replacement tongue.gif

Yes, 4th Gen (Haswell) i7 give better battery runtime. In term of raw power, improvement over Ivy Bridge (3rd Gen) is not much clock for clock hmm.gif

Yes, getting the latest CPU is usually the wiser choice if price is very similar.

If you intend to play newer games, then the GE40 with GT760M pushing HD+ (1600x900) will be a better choice (GT740M pushing at FHD resolution in GP60 will not be nice tongue.gif ).

Just need to keep an eye on the temp smile.gif

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post Oct 29 2013, 03:32 PM

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QUOTE(yummy33 @ Oct 29 2013, 03:13 PM)
Hi Guys, would like to have some recommendation on a new laptop. been using my inspiron for 6yrs, time to change before i fly off to uk.

1. Preferred Brand : Asus, Dell
2. Budget: < RM2000-2500
3. Usage: Normal daily use mostly watching drama and also for assignment purposes.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: about 14/15" not too big nor heavy.

Thank You! smile.gif
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You do assignment using MS Office? Then i3 with Intel HD is sufficient.

Asus (with 2 years international warranty, confirm with re-sellers)
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
S551LB-CJ120H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2699[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8, 3-cell
A550CC-XX530H, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2099[2kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8

Dell (extend warranty to 3 years ~ RM300. Then do a Tag transfer to transfer the warranty to UK when you go to UK (make sure model is also being sold in UK)).
http://www.dell.com/support/retail/my/en/d.../IdentifySystem
Inspiron 14-3437, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1399[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), 4-cell; W8SL@RM1549
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1849 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8@RM2049
Inspiron 14 7000, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2699[2.02kg], 6GB(soldered), , W8SL, backlit keyboard, 58Whr, No ODD
Vostro 5470, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1899, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
If RAM is 2GB, increase it (4GB stick ~ RM100). Consider getting a SSD (128G ~ RM300, 256G ~ RM600) to replace the HDD (keep as external storage).

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QUOTE(azerak @ Oct 29 2013, 02:08 PM)
1. Preferred Brand: Dell, Asus, Lenovo

2. Budget: +/- RM3,000

3. Usage: Light and Portable, prefer ultrabook, less than 2kg. Have HDMI/VGA port for work.

4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 13/14

Minimum requirements:

intel i5 3rd gen, 4gb ram, 500gb hdd,dvd writer, can upgrade warranty to minimum 3 years.
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13" ultrabook normally don't have DVD ODD.
You may find HDMI port in 13", VGA? don't pin your hope on it tongue.gif

I think only this model tick all your boxes:
Asus
K46CB-WX060H, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 750GB, W8, 4-cell, OD (Get more RAM (4GB stick ~ RM100))

Price is RSP, negotiable.
You can extend warranty with Asus Malaysia to 3 years. Good luck on warranty support though tongue.gif

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QUOTE(hawk @ Oct 29 2013, 07:19 PM)
Thanks.  Not going to play latest game ... most likely some old games that don't really require to be online all the time (which mean none of the new games  hmm.gif )

Seem like MSI don't have service center in all ASEAN countries, and I will be traveling to those countries for work.  Worry that the laptop breakdown while I am there and will be problem.

So now, need to look back Lenovo, which have service center in most of the ASEAN countries ...  rclxub.gif

So, might not able to get GE40  shakehead.gif  .... maybe Y510P sweat.gif
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just keep in mind that warranty support (from any brand) could only be provided if the models is also sold in that country. (spare part issue).
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QUOTE(sophan @ Oct 29 2013, 09:16 PM)
Hi guys,

Need a recommendation for below:

1. Preferred Brand: Any brand with good warranty service (want to extend to 3 years)

2. Budget: RM 3,500 - RM 4000

3. Usage: Portable, durable, High Resolution, have SSD.

4. Preferred laptop/screen size: any size as long as portable

5. Usage: University assignment works, watching movies, and browsing web.

Thank you
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Dell
XPS13, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD + (1920x1080)@RM3999[1.36kg], 8GB, W8, backlit
XPS12, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080;touch)@RM3999[1.52kg], 4GB, W8SL, backlit, spill resistant keyboard, build-in battery, no ODD

Prices are RSP, negotiable (especially the XPS13, since the Haswell spec is coming out soon). Extend warranty to 3 years ~ RM400. Should be within your budget.
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QUOTE(dreamerkl90 @ Oct 29 2013, 08:43 PM)
1. Asus and MSI (gaming laptop)
2. 4000-4500
3. school work, watch movies, online gaming (dota2. LoL, MMORPG like blade n soul), high graphic settings gameplay
4. 14/15'

sifus please recommend me again. Thanks in advances
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too much firepower biggrin.gif

Asus
G46VW-CZ116H, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GTX660M@RM3999, 4GB, 1TB, W8
G55VW-S1216H, i7-3630QM +Nvidia GTX660M (2GB) + (1920x1080)@RM3999[3.78kg], 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8

MSI
GE40-2OC, i7-4702MQ + Nvidia GTX760M + (1600x900; anti-glare)@RM3499[1.8kg], 4GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8
GX60-3BE, AMD A10-5750M + AMD HD8970 + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4399 8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series multi color backlit KB
GE60-2OC, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3099,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB
GE60-2OC, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3599,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB
GE60-2OE, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4299,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, backlit keyboard

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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QUOTE(gagahput3ra @ Oct 29 2013, 07:58 PM)
1. Preferred Brand: No acer
2. Budget : 2500-3000
3. Usage : lots of writing so needs good keyboard biggrin.gif, some gaming (minecraft, GTAIV, Battlefield 3)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 14/15

And i prefer laptop with display resolution higher than 1366x768, any recommendations? biggrin.gif
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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

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

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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QUOTE(devour @ Oct 30 2013, 01:47 AM)
why so expensive ? include accident damage ? ohmy.gif

Hp carepack was very detail with specific pack for specific model and upgrade type. u need to chose the right one...not that general  wub.gif
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Yes.

That's what I was trying to say, sifu tongue.gif
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QUOTE(gm0023 @ Oct 29 2013, 10:10 PM)
is surface 2 released in My?
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not yet.
follow this thread:
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2789869
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QUOTE(silentxoblivion @ Oct 30 2013, 12:53 AM)
1. Doesn't really matter.
2. Between 2000-3000.
3. Engineering student. Solidworks, autocad, matlab, etc.
4. 14" max.

Interested in lenovo u410. Maybe any other better recommendations?Thanks.
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QUOTE(silentxoblivion @ Oct 30 2013, 06:56 AM)
Thanks. Any other recommendations? Maybe from other series or other brands?

Basically looking for the 'best bang for the buck' laptop that fits my usage.
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What you should aim for is as powerful a CPU as you can afford (the software you use can take advantage of i7 quad core), but you can make do with i5.
You also need at least a mid-range GPU.
As much RAM as you can (8GB will be good). Don't go with only 2GB if you open Solidworks, AutoCAD, MatLab at the same time laugh.gif
If you still have budget, put in a SSD (128G ~ RM300, 256G ~ RM600) and replace the HDD (keep as external storage).

Acer
V5-473PG-54204G50, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M +(1366x768;touch)@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB,W8 *no OD

Asus
PRO45VJ-V0049X, i7-3520QM + Nvidia GT635M@RM3099[2.4kg], 8GB, 750GB, W7P
PRO45VJ-V0047X, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT635M@RM2399[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W7P

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1849 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8@RM2049
Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04 , 6 cell; W8SL@RM2699

Fujitsu
LH532, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT620M@RM1999 [2.1kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8,
LH532, i7-3632M + Nvidia GT620M@RM2299 [2.1kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8,

HP
Pavilion 14-N059TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099[2.03kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8
ProBook 4341s, i5-3210M + AMD HD7570M@RM2599, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7P, anti-glare

Lenovo
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT750M@RM2499, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS, 120wPSU, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT750M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty
Z400 touch, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2199, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty
Z400 touch, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2599, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty
G400s, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1799, 4GB, 500GB, W8
G400s, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB, W8

Sony
Vaio SVF14218SGW, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8SL
Vaio SVE14137CV, i5-3230M + AMD HD7650M@RM2399[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8

Toshiba
Satelite L40-AS125XG/B/W, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2299, 2GB, 750GB, W8
Satellite M840-1070XR/XW, i5-3230M + AMD HD7670M@RM1999, 2GB, 500GB, W8SL; 2 years local warranty
Satellite M840-1034XG/XP/XQ, i7-3620QM + AMD HD7670M@RM2699, 4GB, 750GB, W8SL; 3 years local warranty
Satellite Pro L840-2010X, i5-3230M + AMD HD7670M@RM2499, 4GB, 750GB, W7P/W8P; 3 years local warranty

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

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QUOTE(teddymonster @ Oct 30 2013, 10:51 AM)
1. Brand : No preference on brands but would like one that has good after sales/ warranty services
2. Price: RM 2000-3000 (Willing to stretch the budget if the specs is worth it)
3. Size: 14'-16', HD screen resolutions would be a plus
4. Usage according to priority: Microsoft office programs & occasionally AutoCad, Gaming [ Dota2, Starcraft 2 ], Watching videos   

I understand the Lenovo y510p and 410p is highly recommended according to the preferences mentioned above, but I would like to know if there's any other alternatives as well. I'll be traveling a lot with the laptop, so weight and durability is a priority as well. Thank you!
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Good aftersales warranty services - Dell Malaysia on site.
HD resolution - 14" or larger laptop all come at least with HD (1366x768) screen or better.
Dota2, Starcraft2 - playable in HD (1366x768) resolution, medium details, with GT740M.
Nope, Y510P and Y410P no longer enjoy the price competitiveness.
Weight - laptop with powerful spec will not be light in general.
Durability - this cost money. Entry level biz class laptop is more durable, but don't come with powerful spec with your budget.

You need to priorities your priority smile.gif icon_rolleyes.gif
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QUOTE(bingregory @ Oct 30 2013, 02:16 PM)
1. Brand: Any, but have bad impression of Dell
2. Price: 3K-3.6K
3. Size: 13-15
4. Usage: Tough; durable; not too heavy; hybrid HD or better; decent multimedia. ODD & Touch screen not needed. 

Basically thinking of a commercial-grade travel machine that can handle movie watching/light gaming.  Thanks in advance!
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Asus
PRO45VJ-V0047X, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT635M@RM2399[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W7P (need to change HDD yourself)

HP
Folio 9470M, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(7200rpm)@RM3499, 4GB, anti-glare, W7P (HD4000 can handle lots of old games and FB game)

Lenovo
ThinkPad Edge E430/E431, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT635M@RM3179[2.15kg], 4GB, 1TB, W7P/W8P, anti-glare (CPU a bit over-powering, need to change HDD yourself)
ThinkPad Edge E430/E431, i5-3230M + Intel HD4000@RM2589[2.15kg], 4GB, 1TB, W7P/W8P, anti-glare (HD4000 can handle lots of old games and FB game, need to change HDD yourself)

Toshiba
Satellite Pro L840-2010X, i5-3230M + AMD HD7670M@RM2499, 4GB, 750GB, W7P/W8P; 3 years local warranty (need to change HDD yourself)

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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QUOTE(hawk @ Oct 30 2013, 05:20 PM)
I can't seem to add ram when try to configure the Dell. Does it mean I need to DIY with ram upgrade?
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Yes. Dell Malaysia has cut down a lot of customisation options doh.gif
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QUOTE(devour @ Oct 30 2013, 05:32 PM)
i dont think above model can handle decent multimedia, tongue.gif most of it having TFT LCD display , low contrast, sound speaker yet dull laugh.gif
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They tilt toward the "tough, durable" part, which is quite objective. And bingregory mentioned "commercial grade travel machine" smile.gif

"decent multimedia", that is a bit more subjective laugh.gif
For example, the speakers in E430/E431 is actually stronger / louder than usual for biz laptop smile.gif
But you are right on the screen though, normal TN screen, nothing to shout about, saving grace is they are mostly matte tongue.gif

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QUOTE(hawk @ Oct 30 2013, 05:33 PM)
Wah ... that bad. ... hmm maybe need to go to lowyat Dell concept shop to check it out.
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Yes, do check out and see if the model is your cup of tea.
There are quite a few re-sellers right here at LYN garage sale section who carry Dell as well (price lower than Dell RSP).
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QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Oct 30 2013, 10:55 PM)
but may i know where did you found this spec? because the pricing seems like too good to be true. hmm.gif
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~ RM300 off RSP, possible hmm.gif
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QUOTE(briantwj @ Oct 31 2013, 09:33 AM)
Sifus, asking this question just for knowledge, hope u guys don't mind. icon_rolleyes.gif

How to know if a laptop dissipates heats well? This type of things not shown in specs sheet right? I tried google-ing this question but not much answer. So looking for explanation from sifus.  notworthy.gif
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feedback from users (direct from horses mouth, most reliable laugh.gif ), either here in LYN forum or other forum such as notebookreview.
review sites, e.g. www.notebookcheck.net, their review include thermal profile (with graph).
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