1. Reliable brand
2. Below RM3000, lower the better!
3. Programming: Visual Studio, Web Server(Apache) on Machine. Seldom play game, but might wish to play.
4. 14" Not Touch. I've a 23" desktop monitor.
5. Weight and battery is not important. (Pluged in all the time)
6. I will upgrade the RAM to 8GB if it comes with 4GB. Prefer I5 or I7 quad core. High spec 2 core can consider as well.

Thanks for help!

Yes, if you are talking about Intel CPU for laptop, then quad core is only found with i7 with (MQ, QM, HQ ... (Q stand for quad core) suffix).

Cheapest 14" with i7 quad core:

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

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

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Sep 24 2013, 04:06 PM

No, I mean the S410P look and feel more or less the same as S400 in terms of build, size, weight ...
As for reading review of S400, giving indication of S410P

Will:
look, keyboard, wireless, speaker, touchpad, webcam

Will not:
touchscreen, screen quality, battery running time, temperature

And there is no review out there yet from the sources I like

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Sep 24 2013, 04:23 PM

Hi guys. Need some your juicy knowledge on laptops to help me out

1. Asus and Lenovo only
2. Around RM2000 - RM2200
3. For multimedia and definitely games like DOTA2
4. 14"-15.6", must have optical drive and Windows 8 ( got some programmes i wanna install )

If possible a laptop that have no heat issues like Toshiba and also can you guys tell me about their warranty service.

Thanks a lot

Any problem with Lenovo y410p...some review say the touch pad no good...Is it true
Any other problem?

Hi, i hope you guys can help me.
I'm going to study game programming this November, so i'm looking to buy a new laptop.

Brand:Any
Budget: <2000
Usage: Game programming (i hear that nvdia is better for work like making 3D games and photoshop)
Screen size: 14/15

I preferred a sturdy one since i'm gonna use it alot. Thanks.

Asus has the worst warranty support in Malaysia at the moment, so its best to avoid buying one. Or if you insist, make sure the unit is working 100%, and pray that it doesn't spoil within 2 years

If strictly Asus and Lenovo only, can consider the following:
14
Asus K46CB-WX060H, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 750GB, W8, 4-cell, OD

Lenovo
Z400, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty; colors: chocolate *EOL-ed
Z400 touch, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2199, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty


15.6
Lenovo Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2299[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 years warranty

If other brands, then perhaps these:
14"
Dell Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1849 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8@RM2049

15"
Dell Inspiron 15R, i5-3210M + AMD HD7670M@RM1899[2.65kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HP/W8

Dell offers the best warranty service in Malaysia, provided you are covered
So make sure to fork out ~Rm250 to extend the warranty to 3 years, otherwise no point getting a Dell

Yeah, I suppose Nvidia is still better supported for games at the moment. And having one will be good for your studies
Perhaps these?
14"
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, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty; colors: chocolate *EOL-ed

Toshiba Satellite L40-AS109Xb/G/W, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199[Onkyo], 4GB, 750GB, 3 years local warranty; colors: Blue/gold/white

15"
Lenovo Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2299[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 years warranty

Toshiba Satellite L50-A100X/XW, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199[Onkyo], 4GB, 750GB, W8SL; 3 years local
warranty; colors:silver/white
*Prices in RRP, negotiable

1. Asus or Lenovo
2. around 2000
3. watch movie and college use
4.14/15.6

Assuming your "college use" only involves normal Microsoft Office work ya
If strictly those 2 brands:
14
Asus
A450CC, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2099[2kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; 4-cell; colors: black/red/white
PRO45VJ-V0056X, i3-3120M +Intel HD4000@RM1999[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W7P

Lenovo
Z400, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty; colors: chocolate *EOL-ed
G400s, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB, W8
S410p, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1999[1.8kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8, 2 yrs

15.6"
Asus A550CC-XX530H, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2099[2kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; colors: black/red/white

*prices in RRP, negotiable

Thanks for recommending that list to me. I'm totally new here, mind if i ask where to buy those and is that price the lowest or average price?

Thanks a lot

thanks for your suggestion.
how about the lenovo quality?
because my laptop usually use over 2 years so i am looking for a laptop with good quality

No problem man
The prices given to you is RRP, so you'll probably be able to get discounts of around RM50- RM100 for those notebooks.
If you are around KL/PJ, perhaps can try and find these online sellers here? devour, storm88 There are many other sellers in Garage Sales as well, just head over and have a look, some really offers pretty good prices

Lenovo notebooks are pretty okay
Most of them come with 2 years warranty as standard as well
But do take note that the Z400 is a bit tough to upgrade i.e. RAM and HDD

May I ask does the Toshiba nowadays still have those heating issues like they used to have last time? They can almost cook an egg

Aiya, just because one particular Toshiba model you had got hot doesn't mean all Toshiba notebooks are like that
All notebooks will get hot when on load, especially so after a few months or years when the dusts clogs the internal fan and heat sinks (like how dust clogs your house fan). If you don't clean them up, the cooling efficiency will go down, and your notebook will become a frying pan

One of the best way to know whether the heat is bearable to you is to try it out on the spot yo

I suppose the temps should be alright with proper ventilation and maintenance

Lol. I see.

1. any
2. Below RM3000
3. moderate online gaming (LoL,WoW) downloading/streaming
4. doesnt matter. I m using desktop monitor.
5. dont get overheat easily and good warranty

thank you very much

1. MSI
2. range rm3500-3800
3. gaming and office a bit (student)
4. 15inch above.

tq all sifu

Dell
Inspiron 15R, i7-4500U + AMD HD8850M (GDDR5)@RM2449 [2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04 , 6 cell; W8SL@RM2649

Lenovo
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3099[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs

prices are RRP and negotiable.
for best warranty support, you can go for Dell. use the remaining budget and upgrade the warranty to 3 years pro support for RM259 (limited promotion).