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

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post Nov 11 2013, 01:16 PM

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QUOTE(talkmore @ Nov 11 2013, 12:59 PM)
Hi All.
I plan buy light weight basic laptop for my secretary.Any laptop with at least i3 or i5 can be recommend?
Mostly one time will open software like office,skype,UBS system.Budget below RM 1200 if has.(pay cash)
Any seller also can pm me..i need buy it before friday.
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This is not a sale thread smile.gif
You can look for re-sellers at LYN garage sales section.

Your secretary probably can make do with a Haswell Celeron / Pentium, don't need i3 or i5 smile.gif If she open all the software at the same time, need more RAM (4 - 8GB). Upgrade RAM aftermarket (4GB stick ~ RM100).

The tricky part is the "light weight" - it actually cost money to go light weight smile.gif or are you looking at 11"?

Acer
V5-131-10074G50, 1007U + Intel HD@RM1149, 4GB, 500GB, W8SL
E1-432-29552G50k, Intel 2955U + Intel HD@RM1099, 2GB, 500GB, FreeDOS

Asus
X201E-KX178D/9D , Intel 1007U + Intel HD@RM999, 2GB, 500GB, FreeDOS, 1 year
X451CA-VX007H/012H, Pentium 2117U + Intel HD@RM1449, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 1 year warranty; colors: white/black
X45A-VX078, Celeron 1000M + Intel HD@RM1199, 2GB, 500GB, FreeDOS, 1 year warranty

Dell
Inspiron 11, Celeron 2955U + Intel HD + (1366x768;touch)@RM1299, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
Inspiron 14-3421, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1399[1.99kg], Win8SL, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell

Lenovo
S300, 1007U + Intel HD @RM899[1.8kg], 2GB,500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS; W8@RM1099
G400s, Pentium 2020 + Intel HD@RM1349, 4GB, 500GB, W8

Toshiba
Satellite C800-1022, Pentium 2020M + Intel HD4000@Rm1369, 2GB, 500GB, W8SL, 2 years local warranty

Prices are RSP, negotiable. FreeDOS mean you need to get and install OS yourself.

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post Nov 11 2013, 02:57 PM

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QUOTE(ntdote @ Nov 11 2013, 02:34 PM)
If change to SSD, it will void warranty according to Dell rep as below conv.

2:30:46 PM    Customer 
if i change it outside with third party, will it void the warranty?
2:33:05 PM    Agent  Kelvin Ooi 
Yes, the warranty will be void if anything happen to laptop after the change of HDD to SSD.
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http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/topics/glo...s=dhs&cs=mydhs1
http://www.dell.com/downloads/ap/services/...ome_Service.pdf
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post Nov 12 2013, 06:28 AM

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QUOTE(pandera999 @ Nov 11 2013, 09:49 PM)
recommend me any brand of notebook that budget max 1.9k... good fps for play dota 2... gt?
p/s: i'm pandera's cousin. he ask me to look here in forum @@
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hello, pandera's cousin biggrin.gif
The best GPU you can get with your budget is GT740M.

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

Prices are RSP, negotiate and should be within your budget.
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post Nov 12 2013, 06:47 AM

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QUOTE(ARC0706 @ Nov 11 2013, 08:52 PM)
1. Any brand
2. less than RM3000 (the cheaper the better)
3. Illustrator,photoshop,3d works.
4. 14"/15.6" , backlit keyboard , touch function, GT 7xx series GPU, upgradeable RAM.

I have been browsing around the garage sales for few days now. Perhaps i missed out many infos but the closest to my requirements is actually Acer V5-573PG-74504G50 BUT i do not like the red colour. Prefer white/silver colour. Portability is important as this laptop will be used on business trips for staffs.

Can any masters here help me out with recommendation?

Thank you in advance smile.gif
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don't see why you or your colleague need touchscreen on conventional form factor hmm.gif wobbly screen result from prolong poking could become very annoying.
unless you are looking for FHD (1920x1080) screen, there is no compelling factor to go 15" (the V5 that you mentioned is spec with HD (1366x768) screen). And 15" is normally > 2kg.

If you like that particular Acer V5 (except the colour), then consider this. Good screen.
V7-582PG-74508G52k, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM3399[2.2kg], 8GB, W8

Anyway:

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

Asus
S551LB-CJ075H, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT740M + 24GB mSATA + 1TB + (1366x768;touch)@RM3399[2.4kg], 8GB, W8, 3-cell
N550LF-CK064H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768; touch)@RM3099[2.6kg], 4GB, 750GB
S550CB-CJ102H i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB + (1366x768; touch)@RM2499[2.6kg], 4GB, W8

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, Touch) @RM2299 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8 , 6 cell
Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) + (1366x768;touch)@RM2999[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8SL , 6 cell

HP
Pavilion Touchsmart 14-N049TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768;touch)@RM2399[2.1kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; colors: silver/black
Envy Touchsmart 14-K028TX Sleekbook, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768;touch)@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, ext OD
Envy Touchsmart 15-J003TX, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768;touch)@RM3399[2.56kg], 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8, ext OD

Lenovo
Z510T, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2599[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs

Sony
Vaio SVF14219SGW, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768;touch)@RM2699[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8SL

Toshiba
Satellite S40t-AS102X, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768; touch)@RM2449[Onkyo], 4GB, 500GB, W8SL; 3 years local warranty

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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post Nov 12 2013, 06:54 AM

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QUOTE(SmokerBamboo @ Nov 11 2013, 05:05 PM)
Hello. Looking for new laptop:
1. Any reliable brand, preferable not DELL.
2. RM 2000 - 2500
3. Multimedia, a little bit gaming maybe (eg. Left4Dead, Assassin's Creeds. Gaming is optional)
4. > 14

Thank you smile.gif
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don't know what is a "reliable brand" smile.gif
> 14, so 15"?

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

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

Lenovo
Z510, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs

Sony
Vaio SVE15137CV, i5-3230M + AMD HD7650M@RM2599[2.7kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8

Toshiba
Satelite L50-A107X/XW, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2499, 4GB, 1TB, W8

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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post Nov 12 2013, 09:33 AM

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QUOTE(SmokerBamboo @ Nov 11 2013, 05:05 PM)
Hello. Looking for new laptop:
1. Any reliable brand, preferable not DELL.
2. RM 2000 - 2500
3. Multimedia, a little bit gaming maybe (eg. Left4Dead, Assassin's Creeds. Gaming is optional)
4. > 14

Thank you smile.gif
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QUOTE(SmokerBamboo @ Nov 12 2013, 08:03 AM)
Hey thanks man smile.gif

Actually I meant => 14". Haha sorry bout that.

What do you guys think of Lenovo Y400?
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14"
Acer
V5-473PG-54204G50, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M +(1366x768;touch)@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB,W8 *no OD

Asus
K46CB-WX060H, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 750GB, W8, 4-cell, OD

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
Vostro 5470, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2249, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell

HP
Pavilion 14-N059TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099[2.03kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8

Lenovo
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT750M@RM2499, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS, 120wPSU, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty (hardly seen it anymore)
Y400, i7-3630QM + Nvidia GT750M@RM2799, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 120wPSU, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty (hardly seen it anymore)
Z400 touch, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2199, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty

Sony
Vaio SVF14218SGW, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8SL

Toshiba
Satelite L40-AS125XG/B/W, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2299, 2GB, 750GB, W8

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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QUOTE(neuro4869 @ Nov 13 2013, 01:06 PM)
You don't get what I meant, what I meant is not full HD screen but have no trouble playing full HD video for more than 30 minutes without starting to heat up and lag and become slow/less responsive.
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The lowest of Intel HD IGPU in Atom Bay Trail CPU can process FHD video doh.gif

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QUOTE(NashE @ Nov 13 2013, 12:36 PM)
Hi guys, need recommendation for laptop;

1. Any
2. Budget - RM 2500
3. Usage - gaming, engineering software (CAD, Ansys, SACs, Sage, etc.)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 15"

Thank you.
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You should preferably get model spec with i5 CPU (at least), and a medium level discrete GPU.
Just don't expect FHD screen in 15" smile.gif

Asus
S551LB-CJ120H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2699[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8, 3-cell

Dell
Inspiron 15R, i5-4200U + AMD HD8670M @RM1999[2.32kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), Linux, 65WHr; W8SL@RM2199
Inspiron 15R, i7-4500U + AMD HD8850M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Linux, 65WHr; W8SL@RM2699
Vostro 3560, i5-3210M + AMD HD7670M + 32GB SSD + 500GB(7200rpm) HDD@RM2549[2.57kg], 4GB, W8

Lenovo
Z510, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs

Sony
Vaio SVE15137CV, i5-3230M + AMD HD7650M@RM2599[2.7kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8

Toshiba
Satelite L50-A107X/XW, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2499, 4GB, 1TB, W8

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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QUOTE(neuro4869 @ Nov 13 2013, 02:02 PM)
Yeah but my current laptop have bad heating problem, it's starts to lag as the processor use more power and bring up the heat. So I'm looking for one with good cooling system as well.
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processing FHD video is not a demanding job on CPU or GPU.
Your existing laptop probably is clogged with dust (fan, air inlet / outlet, ...). Clean it up and re-apply thermal paste and it should be fine.

And with your budget, don't expect "good cooling system". If heat is a concern, just avoid buying thin laptop.

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QUOTE(Silvershen @ Nov 12 2013, 10:32 PM)
Preffered Brand : Any brand (But based on research Sony or Samsung)

Budget : 2k - 3.5k

Usage : Main -> Programming/Software Development, Sec -> Drawing/Graphic/Doodling, Oth -> Web surfing, Watching Video, Music, Casual Gaming

Preffered laptop screen size : 11 - 14 inches
Not in a hurry to buy a laptop, but I just wan 2 get people's opinion and recommendation based on my needs and requirements.  I would prefer to get a hybrid laptop/tablet device,  like those ultrabooks and convertible esp. those that has attachable/detachable keyboard. 

Main purpose is for programming, so looking Intel i series processor but not sure wat screen size is optimal.  For the tablet part I can use for some drawing/doodling so I will need a built in stylus, so far only Sony and Samsung has devices that provide stylus.  Btw, do u think a convertible is useful or should I get a tablet like Microsoft Surface or Sony Vaio Tap 11???
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More brands are launching tablets that come with stylus. If you can wait, wait.
1. You want tablets that run W8.1, not W8.1RT. Surface (or any tablets) with W8.1RT is probably not suitable for you (unless your software development tools can run in W8.1RT, which I doubt). You need to look for Surface Pro or Surface Pro 2 (probably in Malaysia in 2014).

2. Depends on what type of software development you do, you have to consider if you can survive with Intel Atom Bay Trail, or need to move up to Intel i3/i5 (all running full W8.1). New tablets with Atom Bay Trail are also typically spec with 2GB RAM (since they are running 32-bit W8.1), user need to taper down on multi-tasking a bit.

3. Stick with 11", anything bigger is too heavy / unwieldy to hold as a tablet form factor (personal opinion).

Current, within your budget, and tick all the boxes:
MS
Surface Pro, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1920x1080;touch) + 64GB SSD@RM2749[680g], 4GB, W8P
Surface Pro, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1920x1080;touch) + 128GB SSD@RM3049[680g], 4GB, W8P
Samsung
ATIV Smart Pro, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM3699[884g w/o keyboard], 4GB, stylus, W8; color: black

I suggest you wait for Haswell refresh for the models above (better battery run time).
Also look out for Dell Venue Pro 11 (should be in Malaysia in 2014).
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QUOTE(lolzxx @ Nov 13 2013, 01:39 AM)
Asus
Budget lower is better just don't like lag or delay when using ps ,illustration and painter.dota2
Not over 6k? Better below 2k if possible
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A lot of so called "lag" or "delay" in Photoshop, Illustrator, (for amateur usage) is not due to CPU (i5 ULT is enough) or GPU (medium level discrete GPU is enough), it is due to the slow HDD (Adobe use scratch disc, especially when system is low in RAM).
To address this, you need SSD. 128G ~ RM300, 256G ~ RM600. Replace the HDD with SSD, and you will notice very significant increase in responsiveness.

For your budget of RM2k:
K46CB-WX060H, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 750GB, W8, 4-cell, OD

Price is RSP, negotiable.
Increase the RAM (4GB stick ~ RM100, 8GB ~ RM200), put in the SSD, and you should have a satisfying experience.

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QUOTE(Arvip @ Nov 13 2013, 06:37 PM)
hai can recommend me laptop prefer size 15.6 inci
budget around below RM4k
usage for super gaming graphic, multimedia , editing video photoshop illustation etc..
and laptop spec...thanks..
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Acer
V7-582PG-74508G52k, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM3399[2.2kg], 8GB, W8
V7-582PG-74501225k, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M + 256GB SSD + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM3999[2.2kg], 12GB, W8.1

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

Lenovo
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3399[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

MSI
GX60-3BE, AMD A10-5750M + AMD HD8970 + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4399 8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series multi color backlit 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

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]

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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QUOTE(iamjian @ Nov 13 2013, 06:12 PM)
Hi,

My GF looking for new laptop, need to recommend.

Brand : Any
Budget : bellow 2k
Usage : entertainment, play on9 games
Laptop : keypad cant be hot, used for lifetime smile.gif , screen 14"

Thanks.
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nobody can tell you a laptop will go for "lifetime" smile.gif
What "on9" games she play? Guild War 2 is online game, Facebook games are online games, but require vastly different GPU power. Be more specific.
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QUOTE(lolzxx @ Nov 13 2013, 04:14 PM)
hi is there any screen size bigger around 15 inch or 17?
How about a550? Can add on ssd?
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A550CC-XX307/308/309, i3-3217U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1699[2.3kg], 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS; colors: red/white/grey
A550CC-XX530H, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2099[2kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; colors: black/red/white

A550 has worse GPU than K46CB, why will you want to go with that? 15" with HD (1366x768) screen just show the same image.
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QUOTE(t3arsCulprit @ Nov 13 2013, 03:10 PM)
1. Any
2. Budget - RM 2000 - 2500
3. Usage - Surfing, some gaming.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 15"/14"
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Acer
V5-473PG-54204G50, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M +(1366x768;touch)@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB,W8 *no OD

Asus
K46CB-WX060H, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 750GB, W8, 4-cell, OD
S551LB-CJ120H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2699[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8, 3-cell

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
Inspiron 15R, i5-4200U + AMD HD8670M @RM1999[2.32kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), Linux, 65WHr; W8SL@RM2199
Inspiron 15R, i7-4500U + AMD HD8850M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Linux, 65WHr; W8SL@RM2699
Vostro 5470, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2249, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell

HP
Pavilion 14-N059TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099[2.03kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8

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

Sony
Vaio SVF14218SGW, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8SL

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

Use remaining of budget to increase RAM (if 2GB spec. 4GB stick ~ RM100), extend warranty (Dell, to 3 years on site ~ RM300).
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QUOTE(iamjian @ Nov 13 2013, 06:12 PM)
Hi,

My GF looking for new laptop, need to recommend.

Brand : Any
Budget : bellow 2k
Usage : entertainment, play on9 games
Laptop : keypad cant be hot, used for lifetime smile.gif , screen 14"

Thanks.
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QUOTE(iamjian @ Nov 13 2013, 08:56 PM)
ERM....maple story,xdo, 3d online game and facebook game. smile.gif
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She need discrete GPU.
Models spec with GT720M is within her budget, but could be a bit under-powered for certain 3D games.
Can look for models spec with GT740M and try to negotiate for good deals.

Acer
E1-472G-54204G75k, i5- 4200U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1899, 4GB, 750GB, W8
E1-472G-54204G50, i5- 4200U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS

Asus
A450CC, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2099[2kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; 4-cell

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1849 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8@RM2049
Vostro 5470, i3-4010U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell

HP
Pavilion 14-N059TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099[2.03kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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QUOTE(Silvershen @ Nov 13 2013, 11:03 PM)
Thanks for the reply.  U can suggest any brand u wan, I tot very few manufacturers release laptop hybrid/tablet with stylus. 

Have a few questions.

1) For my usage, ultrabook or tablet better?

2) Can suggest any Haswell device (It's Intel 4th gen core rite?) with Windows 8 in the Malaysian market.

3) If I get Windows 8/8.1 can upgrade to Windows 8/8.1 pro rite?

4) Best screen size??

Hopefully more people can recommend.
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1. if you want to doodle with stylus, tablet / hybrid form factor is better. Traditional form factor ultrabook is not really ergonomic for stylus usage.

2. As I mentioned, wait. Currently, the models we know are Surface Pro 2, Dell Venue 11 Pro, and they are not in Malaysia yet. We are seeing more launches by brands, currently mostly concentrate on Atom Bay Trail segment, but more Haswell spec tablet is on the pipeline. Whether / When they will come to Malaysia is another story smile.gif

3. You pay, you can.

4. As I said, if you go with tablet / hybrid, stay with 11" max.
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QUOTE(lolzxx @ Nov 13 2013, 01:39 AM)
Asus
Budget lower is better just don't like lag or delay when using ps ,illustration and painter.dota2
Not over 6k? Better below 2k if possible
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QUOTE(lolzxx @ Nov 13 2013, 04:14 PM)
hi is there any screen size bigger around 15 inch or 17?
How about a550? Can add on ssd?
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QUOTE(lolzxx @ Nov 13 2013, 11:01 PM)
N55 14 inch too small for me.. Any other laptop with 15 inch and can add on ssd??
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is it so difficult to follow the suggested format? doh.gif
Asus.
< RM2k,
"don't like lag or delay when using ps ,illustration and painter.dota2",
15"

The best you can get:
A550CC-XX307/308/309, i3-3217U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1699[2.3kg], 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS; colors: red/white/grey
A550CC-XX530H, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2099[2kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; colors: black/red/white

iinm, there is no mSATA port in A550CC (but please confirm with re-sellers). If you want SSD, just swap out the HDD.

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if you customise the illegear RS15/17 up to the standard spec in the GT70 (RAM, HDD, OS, Bigfoot), the RS15/17 is going to be > RM8k, but with longer warranty and slightly better but smaller screen.
So, on price criteria, the GT70 is probably a better deal.

on RS15:
May want to consider the matte screen instead of glossy (but that is purely personal taste).
Should opt for screen calibration (unless you have own calibration tool) to fully enjoy the screen.
You can opt for some paint colour at no extra cost.
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QUOTE(jeff_ckf @ Nov 15 2013, 10:19 AM)
Hi guys,

Need some advice on my future laptop.

1. Preferred Brand - Any
2. Budget - Preferably RM3k or less (can be slightly more if needed)
3. Usage - MS Office/net surfing/YouTube/FB/movie watching (no games)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 14" or lesser

p.s. I prefer a laptop running full SSD if possible with good battery life and lightweight.

Thanks for maintaining this thread!
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You may want to go with these and upgrade SSD yourself (128G ~ RM300, 256G ~ RM600).

Dell
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

Or just go with these:
Apple
MacBookAir 13", i5-4250U + Intel HD5000 + 128GB SSD + (1440x900)@RM3299[1.35kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX (need the OSX version of MS Office, or run VM)

Samsung
Book 9 Lite NP905S3G-K01MY, AMD A6-1450 + AMD HD8250 + 128GB SSD@RM1999[1.58kg], 4GB, W8 (the CPU is slightly above Intel Atom, but can run MS Office fine)
ATIV Book 7 NP740U3E-X01MY, i5-3337U + AMD HD8570M + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM3499[1.65kg][JBL], 4GB, W8

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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