1. Preferred Brand = Any
2. Budget = RM2000
3. Usage = Normal surfing, office work, light gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size = 13"/14"
5. Must have features: Haswell, USB3, more than 1 year warranty

Recommend me some models with and without graphic card, since I've bad experience with laptop with discrete graphic.

HI Sifu,

Planning to get Lenovo Y410p, any comment for this model? Or is there any model that can compete with this.

Thanks.

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2851949
read this thread.

Apple
MacBookPro 13" (Retina Display), i5-4258U + Intel Iris 5100 + 128GB SSD + (2560x1600)@RM4199[1.57kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX
MacBookPro 13" (Retina Display), i5-4258U + Intel Iris 5100 + 256GB SSD + (2560x1600)@RM4899[1.57kg], 8GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX
MacBookPro 13" (Retina Display), i5-4288U + Intel Iris 5100 + 512GB SSD + (2560x1600)@RM5899[1.57kg], 8GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX

Asus
UX31A-R4003H, i7-3517U + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD + (1920 x 1080)@RM4599[1.3kg], 4GB, W8

Dell
XPS13, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; Touch)@RM3999[1.37kg], 8GB, W8.1, backlit, 55Whr
XPS13, i7-4500U + Intel HD4400 + 256GB SSD + (1920x1080; Touch)@RM4999[1.37kg], 8GB, W8.1, backlit, 55Whr

Lenovo
Yoga 2 pro, i7-4500U + Intel HD4400 + 256GB SSD + (3200x1800 IPS; touch)@RM4199[1.39kg], 8GB, W8.1, 2 yrs
ThinkPad X1 Carbon, i7-3667U + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD@RM6829[1.36kg], 8GB, W7P/W8P

Sony
Vaio SVP13218PGB, i7-4500U + Intel HD4400 + 256GB SSD + (1920x1080)@RM4999[1.06kg], 4GB, W8SL, stylus
Vaio SVP13213SGS, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080)@RM3799[1.06kg], 4GB, W8SL

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

Asus (standard 2 year warranty)
PRO45VJ-V0056X, i3-3120M +Intel HD4000@RM1999[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W7P
K451LB-WX071H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199, 4GB, 750GB, W8

Dell (can extend warranty to 3 year for ~ RM250)
Inspiron 14R, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400 @RM1599 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8.1 , 4 cell
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1849 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8@RM2049
Vostro 5470, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1899, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell
Vostro 5470, i3-4010U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell
Vostro 5470, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm) + (1366x768;touch)@RM2149, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell

HP (buy care pack to extend warranty)
Pavilion 14-N059TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099[2.03kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8

Lenovo (S and Z series come with 2 year warranty. G series come with 1 year warranty. Can extend warranty)
S410p, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400M@RM1699[2.1kg], 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS
S410p, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1799[2.1kg], 4GB, 500GB, DOS; W8.1@RM1999
G400s, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1799, 4GB, 500GB, W8
G400s, i5-3230M + Intel HD4000@RM1599, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS
Z400 touch, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2199, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

Yes, the GPU is about on par on raw benchmark, performance may vary from game to game.
I still give a slight edge to Nvidia for its Optimus support over AMD Enduro

Be realistic with your expectation.
15" will not be lightweight (< 2kg)
13" is out of your budget, mostly.
Don't expect good cooling system with your budget.
You can get some cheap 14" models. And don't expect light, unless you are willing to go to 11".

Acer
E1-432G-29552G50k, Intel 2955U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1399, 2GB, 500GB, W8
E1-472G-54204G50, i5- 4200U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS

Asus
X451CA-VX007H/012H, Pentium 2117U + Intel HD@RM1449, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 1 year warranty

Dell
Inspiron 14-3437, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1399[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), 4-cell; W8SL@RM1549 (opt for the 6 cell battery)

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Dec 3 2013, 11:42 AM

Lenovo Y500 is EOL. Don't think you will find any local set.

Acer
V5-573PG-74504G50r, i5-4500U + Nvidia GT750M + (1366x768; touch)@RM2899, 4GB, 500GB, 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
Y410p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5)@RM2899, 4GB, 1TB, DOS, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty
Y410p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5)@RM3199, 8GB, 1TB, W8.1, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty

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

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

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

Lenovo
Y410p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5)@RM2899, 4GB, 1TB, DOS, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty
Y410p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5)@RM3199, 8GB, 1TB, W8.1, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
Use the remaining of your budget to extend / upgrade warranty. Dell, extend from 1 year on site to 3 year on site ~ RM250. Lenovo, upgrade from 2 years carry in to 3 years on site ~ RM200.

RM10k (i not sure the price) desktop for gaming... you r rich... i thought that one for work? Actually we can game only any macs... just there are not dedicated designed for gaming like those windows pc laptop... at least at same price range...

and the only laptop with discrete graphic now is the high end retina macbook pro... yet the vents and the fans is pity small compare with those aliens(ware) or other laptop with gigantic copper heat sink and big big fan full speed vroom vroom inside...


in fact the only gaming device apple make is... (drum rolls....)



and of coz...

for trading and foreign exchange.., better get ipad or other tablet which is more convenient... if you want buy macs... can consider Macbook Air 13 inch at RM3299.... very light 1.35kg and battery 12 hours.... suits your usage...

1. Any brand (lenovo, asus, acer, preferable)
2. I7 3rd/haswell
3. use for moderate gaming that can handle crysis with all low quality~
4. 13-15 inch (dun wan more than 14.5 inch if can)
5. Budget 2k - 3.8k
6. 1tb (7200rpm) hdd / 128 SSD also can

because I make too many research on this, it makes me so confuse..... >.< hope someone can gv me some glimps on which lappy should I get.....

P/S : ald have desktop, but since it is not portable and hard for me do anything when assignment/project discussion, I would like to get a light weight with high performance lappy for dota 2~ ^^

This post has been edited by wmk92: Dec 3 2013, 03:02 PM

1. HP / ASUS
2. RM 1500 - 3000
3. Everyday usage and Basic Gaming (e.g. Civilization, Sims, Online Gaming)
4. 14 to 15.6" will do. Prefers cool laptop designs with aluminium feel

Thanks!!!

Thanks man appreciate it. Btw, when you said "negotiable", is it possible to get the Y410P W8.1 below RM3000? If so, any recommended seller?

THANKS!

1. Any Brand
2. 2700
3. Business Laptop (I need battery life)
4. 13 inch

i dont own a Mac Pro, as it is a dustbin and im anti-Apple.
i just wanna state that you missed out the PC version of Mac.

you can still find it.

using too many years of windows (in fact still need to use it for work, and its ok), i just not quite clear what your meaning...

Even Google wants their employees using Macs (just 43,000 units, link), not Windows or its own Chromebooks... I dont see any issue want to anti this or anti that....

looking for a new laptop . really need some help

1. Prefer HP (will consider other brand too)
2.cost < 4k
3.use for gaming and school stuff
4.14"-15.6" (FHD screen)

thank you for ur help

Great budget there
Can consider these:
15.6"
Asus
N550JV-CN077H, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GT750M + (1920x1080; IPS matte)@RM3699[2.7kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8, backlit keyboard
N56JR-S4018H, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GT760M + (1920x1080)@RM3999[2.7kg], 12GB, 1TB, W8.1, backlit keyboard

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

Lenovo
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3399[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8.1, 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

HP Envy Touchsmart 15-J053TX, i7-4702MQ + Nvidia GT750M + (1920x1080;touch)@RM3499[2.56kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8

MSI
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