choose ur priority, if gaming go for msi/lenovo/alienware/illegear/ if u want looks but low spec buy apple,

1. Preferred Brand - Any which can be found in Penang
2. Budget - RM2,500
3. Usage - Will mostly be used for going online and moderate gaming (I don't play games hardcore but could probably use one with a better graphic card for games like GTA)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - None but of course it's a plus if it's larger.

Thanks a lot!

Brands are very well represented in Penang lah
You can also check out re-sellers who has shop (can COD) in Penang right here at LYN garage sales thread, eg. hikari85.

Laptop is expensive, especially those "gaming" stuff. Taper your expectation For your budget, if you want spec powerful enough to play GTA series reasonably, stick with 14" with HD screen only.

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@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

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

+1, just get an Apple if you really want one lol, most importantly is that you are happy with it

Though you can just consider the MBA 13 or MBP 13 or MBP RD 13, those are within your budget. Don't really need a 15 incher unless if you are into designing etc.

You mean don't buy? haha

i mean if try to upgrade laptop;s with warranty void sticker label, dont take risk if you not confident to do that .

I think I will go for the MBP. Will consider the size though
Anyway, thanks for the help ~

Maybe I will change my mind if @devour offer a good deal hahaha

Aiyo, you are pretty much the most expert one here at upgrading lei, U say don't take risk people sure won't take one

Thank...is it windows 8 pro 64bit?
Also what the screen resolution for Lenovo y410P is it same with Lenovo S410P?

After a day in lowyat, i understand the miserable most people who are not exposed to forum felt.

The aim was to source for best deal on Lenovo S300 - 1007u spec. End up none carry and they are selling the Pentium 997 spec.

Fyi 1007u spec RM1099 on Lenovo brochure, best price i was offer for P997 spec - RM1400. Both inclusive of Window 8.

Best part was there's this guys selling Lenovo notebooks on the center area of Lowyat - I ask for S300 - the response is i should go for G405 (Remind me so much of someone here sharing his story about this). Turn me off immediately!

Now looking at the older spec of Vostro 5460 as the price is slight upgrade over the S300 but with I3.

This post has been edited by bearbear: Sep 22 2013, 10:46 PM

1. Preferred Brand - Any
2. Budget - around 1.8k -2.3k
3. Usage - web browsing, very light gaming (league of legends etc)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 15.6"

If possible, other preferences also include:
- anti glare, 1600x900 screen if possible
- 7200rpm hdd

Thanks a lot for the help!

Sorry that you have to went through all that. But I'm glad to know that you didn't fell for their tricks
Do take note that the Vostro 5460 has a pretty weak WiFi card ya, will be a problem if the router is far away.
Though there was a case that a customer managed to ask Dell to replace it with a Realtek WiFi card which solved the problem instantly

Newer budget notebooks don't come with 7200rpm HDD anymore unfortunately
Closest would be this one:
15.6"
Asus S550CB-CJ102H i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB + (1366x768; touch)@RM2499[1.83kg], 4GB, W8

The 500GB HDD is still 5400rpm, but having a 24GB mSATA SSD will speed things up a lot

i know more as you guys share alot here

only one customer managed that?

Yeah, some of the sifus here are really, really pro

Yeah, just one at the moment. I'm helping my friend to "fix" hers as well
Will update if it works~

Otherwise, perhaps can consider the 5470? Or perhaps other brands?

budget is the issue, just want something that is slight more than 1k. Earlier model considered was Lenovo S300 with Window which is expected to be about 1k mark.

The older spec of 5460 with I3-3110 fits in perfectly. That is if i can still find any.

Want it light and fit slight more than 1k budget is tough

This post has been edited by bearbear: Sep 22 2013, 11:47 PM

even if i send it to lenovo ?

Ya, I know what you mean
The 5460 is pretty much the only choice there I suppose
Managed to find remaining stocks in Garage Sales?

some out of stock...

on the extended warranty - i was told below;

within 3 months of purchase - same price as when you purchase the laptop
after 3 months it will cost more to buy - correct of BS?