New version as in this one?
15.6"
Acer V7-582PG-74508G52k, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM3399[2.2kg], 8GB, W8

Din't have any problems finding it
Lenovo Ideapad S410P-59394882
Not sure about the weight, don't have the notebook and a balance to weigh

G400s already recommended? haha
G500S can be consider as well But do take note that its FreeDOS ya:
15.6"
Lenovo
G500S, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB, FreeDOS
G500S, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS



The S410p variants are powered by ULV processors, which are no match for the Mobile processors recommended in terms of performance

Can't really judge from just one shop la
Just be sure to check and make sure that the notebook is taken out from a sealed box, and check and make sure everything is fine before purchasing~
And extend warranty to 3 years if possible and you are good to go~

All brands, regardless of premium line or not, will have bad lemons one, so what we can actually do is to check properly and make sure we don't get bad lemons, and also equipped the notebook with good warranty support just in case sh*t happens

More like buying any notebook also a gamble haha
That's why have to be thorough when you first purchase the notebook. Most shops/brands offer a 1-to-1 exchange within 7 days, so do make good use of it

Asus Taichi might be a bit overkilled with its dual screens haha, unless if mutt does alot of presentations to clients
Anyway, apart from the ones XeactorZ recommended, can consider these as well:
10"
Microsoft 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

11.6/12.5"
Lenovo
Yoga 11s, i3-3229Y + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1366x768, IPS touch)@RM2599, 4GB, W8, 2 years; colors: grey/orange
Yoga 11s, i5-3339Y + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD + (1366x768; IPS touch)@RM3299, 8GB, W8, 2 years; colors: grey/orange

Samsung
ATIV Smart Pro, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM3699[884g w/o keyboard], 4GB, stylus, W8; color: black

Sony
Vaio SVD11215CVB, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1920x1080; touch) + 128GB SSD@RM3699[1.31kg], 4GB, W8, stylus

Toshiba
Satellite U920t-1004, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768;touch) + 128GB SSD@RM3999, 4GB, W8, 3 years warranty (1st year onsite)

*prices in RRP, negotiable

Although which one to choose from really depends on your personal preferences. But If its up to me, I'd opt for the Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro or the Toshiba U920t, the reasons being they are "true" convertibles to tablets (the screen can be detached to become a tablet- which is way lighter). The others, although convertable to tablets, they are still attached to the base of the device, and thus very heavy, especially when you are holding the "tablet" up

The Microsoft Surface Pro is a pretty good choice as well since its small and very light. But personally I think as a blogger, you will type a lot, and a flat keyboard and a small screen is not that feasible and productive

My vote goes to the MSI GE60
Hard to say yo, might get even better discounts at Garage Sales

Already recommended the Vaio Duo 11 right?
The design is sort of like Asus Eee Pad Slider, although u just need to push the screen up to become "notebook" mode, and pull the screen down to become "tablet" mode. The tablet is still inclusive of the entire base (the keyboard), so its still heavy, especially when you are holding it. The weight (and size) is especially obvious if you are lying down and holding the tablet reading (bloggers probably do that alot)

That's why I think the those with detachable screens are a better pick

I think all notebooks at that price will get hot. Just have to provide proper ventilation and maintenance I suppose
And can upgrade to SSD too, that will reduce the heat by a bit

Haswell-powered ones will definitely come
Still, for your usage, you are not going to see any performance difference, so no real point in waiting yo~
Unless if you plan for them to come out and then get Ivy Bridge ones for cheaper

FreeDOS, in layman's term, means no Microsoft Windows. You will have to install yourself. Not recommended if you are not familiar with it

U410 has weak WiFi problems, and its a really old unit. Same goes to the A55VD Avoid!

So pretty much the Asus 550CC

Already remmended to you what?
My recommendations still stand.
Since you are not into gaming, the graphic card doesn't matter much
Having a Mobile GPU i.e. i5 for your budget, and lots of RAM, on the other hand, will help

i5 M (Mobile) is more powerful than i5 U (Ultra Low Voltage) processors.
Benchmarks here: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Proces...ist.2436.0.html

Will come in handy for photo editing

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Sep 19 2013, 05:30 PM

Yeah, that one definitely can consider now that your budget is higher
Try to look for the non-touch version since its cheaper ya

Would be nice to list out the specs before asking lol, we cannot memorize notebook codes
Sony Vaio SVF14219SGW, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768;touch)@RM2699[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8SL; colors: white/black/pink

After trying one out (the i3 + touch variant) I think the touch version is not worth it
Better save the money and get the non-touch version which is RM200 cheaper

14"
Vaio SVF14218SGW, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8SL; colors: white/black


Some photos of the pink Vaio (i3 variant)


Sony Vaio SVF14217SG pink 1 by PF T.J., on Flickr


Sony Vaio SVF14217SG pink 2 by PF T.J., on Flickr

Specs are pretty good for the price, but the touchpad is horrible, so be prepared to use a mouse.
And do check the keyboard properly prior to purchase

Yeah, noticed the updates on the Vostro 5470 and Inspiron 11 yesterday thanks for sharing though

Newer Inspiron lines are coming too, they might be available by the time you come back

Definitely an iPad, its a bit small, but definitely easy to learn

Androids and Windows are very tough for old people. Hell, even I have problems using W8 with touchscreen

Yeah, all replaced by Haswell ones already

It doesn't really matter to be honest haha, just get the one your budget allows?

+1, it has Nvidia Optimus to switch in between the iGPU and dGPU depending on need (performance or battery saving)

Thanks for the input