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

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post Oct 1 2013, 10:40 PM

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QUOTE(ljf123 @ Oct 1 2013, 10:34 PM)
1. Preferred Brand: any but not acer
2. Budget :3.3k
3. Usage: for work,slim and light weight, need carry around
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: any

thinking about mac book air but any other suggestion? laugh.gif
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QUOTE(devour @ Oct 1 2013, 10:37 PM)
lenovo yoga, acer s7 - nice mah,,haha, , dell xps 13, hp spectre ?
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Apple MacBookAir 13", i5-4250U + Intel HD5000 + 128GB SSD + (1440x900)@RM3299[1.35kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX

Samsung Series 7 Ultra, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM2999[JBL][1.46kg], 4GB, W8
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post Oct 1 2013, 10:43 PM

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QUOTE(ljf123 @ Oct 1 2013, 10:41 PM)
how about asus one laugh.gif
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ASUS
UX31A-C4059H, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920 x 1080; touch)@RM3999[1.3kg], 4GB, W8
UX31A-R4005H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920 x 1080)@RM3599[1.3kg], 4GB, W8
UX31A-R4003H, i7-3517U + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD + (1920 x 1080)@RM4599[1.3kg], 4GB, W8

choose your poison. laugh.gif
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post Oct 1 2013, 10:44 PM

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QUOTE(koujo @ Oct 1 2013, 10:35 PM)
My laptops just broke.. and i want to continue my final project.

1. Any Brand.
2. 3k
3. Designing, gaming, video editing.
4. 15" inch.
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Lenovo
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3099[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs

best choice for you. smile.gif
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post Oct 2 2013, 09:20 AM

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QUOTE(eliaslow @ Oct 2 2013, 01:17 AM)
Please help me to choose a budget laptop
1) any brand that have longer lifespan
2)1500 and below
3) daily usage , word , surfing web , rarely play game
4) laptop size 14 or larger .
Tq!!
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Acer
E1-432G-29552G50k, Intel 2955U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1399, 2GB, 500GB, W8

Dell
Inspiron 14-3437, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1399[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), 4-cell; W8SL@RM1549
Inspiron 15, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1299[2.25kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell, Linux; W8SL@RM1499

Lenovo
G400s, i5-3230M + Intel HD4000@RM1599, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS
G400s, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1299, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS; W8@RM1499

prices are RRP and can be negotiated.
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post Oct 2 2013, 09:38 PM

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QUOTE(WhyMeLol @ Oct 2 2013, 09:00 PM)
Prefered brand : none
Budget : 2.5k-
Usage: Might be used for games in the future , watch movies and stuff & making music w programmes like
          ableton etc . No macs pls
Preferred laptop/screen size: 14/15
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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

prices are RRP and negotiable.
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QUOTE(azdilaamizwar @ Oct 2 2013, 05:40 PM)
Preferred Brand : Any brand, doesnt matter
Budget : RM 1400 and below
Usage : Simple task such as word, powerpoint, browsing and a little bit of video clip editing
Preferred laptop/screen size : notebook size
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Acer
E1-432G-29552G50k, Intel 2955U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1399, 2GB, 500GB, W8

Dell
Inspiron 14-3421, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1399[1.99kg], Win8SL, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell
Inspiron 14-3437, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1399[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), 4-cell; W8SL@RM1549
Inspiron 15, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1299[2.25kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell, Linux; W8SL@RM1499

Lenovo
G400s, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1299, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS; W8@RM1499
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QUOTE(VanRonnie @ Oct 3 2013, 03:20 AM)
hai sifu , again i need your help lah . I do not need a touch screen laptop because it's really useless for me .

which one is better for me to have within my budget : Max RM 2.5 k
my main reasons is for medium gaming and some photo-video editing ,movie , engineering programming , online gaming
Preferred laptop/screen size : 14'-15' and NO TOUCHSCREEN
1. HP Pavilion 14-N059TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099[2.03kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8

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

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

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

5. Lenovo G400s, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB, W8

6. Sony Vaio SVF14218SGW, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8SL
so i should go for which one?
please let me know if you have another opinions . Thanks
NO TOUCHSCREEN !
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go for Dell Inspiron 14R for all means. upgrade RAM to 8GB and use the remaining budget to extend warranty to 3 years Pro support for RM259 (limited offer, ends at end of October).

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Oct 3 2013, 04:16 PM
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QUOTE(SoyaCencalok @ Oct 3 2013, 01:38 PM)
Hye All

Thanks to all sifu, now i have purchase my new laptop.
Lenovo G5000S GT720 i3 2GB@RM1470

Emm. any suggestion on additional RAM?
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any value RAM will do. upgrade to 8GB for the sake of Windows 8 (if have).
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QUOTE(our_team89 @ Oct 3 2013, 03:15 PM)
Hi,can suggest me ultrabook?

prefered brand : any. prefer to have good after sale service
Budget : 2k to 3k
Usage: online, movie, work
Preferred laptop/screen size: 13.3' - 14'

I prefer ultrabook only with at least 24gb ssd n have touch screen(not compulsory).

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

Lenovo
S410p, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M +(1366x768, touch)@RM2399[1.8kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8, 2 yrs
U410T, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT710M + 24GB SSD + 500GB + (1366x768; touch)@RM2699, 4GB, W8, 2 years warranty

Samsung
NP540U3C, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768; touch) + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2999, 8GB, W8
NP530U4C, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA + 1TB HDD@RM2999[1.81kg], 6GB, ODD, W8

Sony
Vaio SVE14115CV, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2899[1.92kg], 4GB, W8; color: silver; Vaio carry case
Vaio SVT14127CGS, i7-3537U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768p touch) + (24GB SSD + 500GB HDD)@RM3399[2.1kg], 4GB, W8; color: silver, Vaio carrying case

Toshiba
Satellite U940-1001X, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT630M + (32GB mSATA + 640GB HDD)@RM2349[1.7kg], 4GB, W8SL, backlit keyboard, 3 years local warranty (1st year on-site); color: Light blue
Satellite U840t-1013, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768; touch) + (32GB SSD + 500GB HDD)@RM2999, 4GB, W8SL; 3 years warranty; color: silver

you have tons of choices.
best after sales service is by Dell. prices are RRP and negotiable.
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post Oct 3 2013, 04:49 PM

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QUOTE(our_team89 @ Oct 3 2013, 04:28 PM)
thanks for recommendation  notworthy.gif
btw,usually how many hours ultrabook battery last if only use for work(office,programming) n online?
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depends on specifications and battery capacity.
normally can last up to 4-6 hours, with wifi surfing and adjusted brightness.
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QUOTE(alextheguy @ Oct 3 2013, 04:51 PM)
How is Asus A550C's quality, sifus?
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build quality is great, but the service sucks ass.
since the lid is glossy and coloured plastic, the lid is still prone to scratches.
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post Oct 3 2013, 05:19 PM

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QUOTE(alextheguy @ Oct 3 2013, 04:57 PM)
Why asus service centres suck lots? @@
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here

but so far, i heard the one that has the best service center is at IT Plaza, Johor.
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QUOTE(devour @ Oct 3 2013, 07:26 PM)
why no asus s series  tongue.gif
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TS requested for a good after sales service brand. so ASUS is out.
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QUOTE(devour @ Oct 3 2013, 08:33 PM)
upcoming in PJ digital mall will have Asus services center, it might be different story  brows.gif
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but since the service center isn't done yet, so i consider that ASUS service after sales service is still suck in KL (unless they are 'Johorians'). biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(((Xa))0102 @ Oct 3 2013, 11:22 PM)
Hi, i'm looking for a laptop that suits my needs in the future. I'm coming from a laptop that is very bulky, hot and very power consuming (i7 with graphics card)

What i'm looking for here is a laptop that is light and has a long battery life. In other words, portability and stamina is my highest priority, but I wouldn't go anywhere lower than 13", best if 14".

I prefer Asus and HP. And has no budget limitations but keep the prices reasonable.

In a nutshell: Light, slim, lasts long with a single charge while having the least compromise in performance.

Any recommendations for me?
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maybe you can consider these :

Apple
MacBookAir 13", i5-4250U + Intel HD5000 + 256GB SSD + (1440x900)@RM3899[1.35kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX

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

Dell
XPS13, i7-3517U + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD+ (1920x1080)@RM4399[1.36kg], 8GB, W8, backlit
Inspiron 14 7000, i7-4500U + Intel HD4400 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm) + (1366x768, Touch) @RM3399[2.02kg], 8GB (soldered), W8SL, backlit keyboard, 58Whr, No ODD
Vostro 5470, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2249, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell

HP
Envy SpectreXT 13-2216TU, i7-3537U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3699[1.39kg], 4GB, W8,backlit keyboard

Lenovo
S410p, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1999[1.8kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8, 2 yrs

Samsung
Series 7 Ultra, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM2999[JBL][1.46kg], 4GB, W8
ATIV Book 7 NP740U3E-X01MY, i5-3337U + AMD HD8570M + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM3499[1.65kg][JBL], 4GB, W8

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

most of them are 13" ultrabooks. for 14", only the Lenovo S410P, Dell Vostro 5470 and Inspiron 14 7000 are 14". however, keep in mind that they are more suitable towards casual games, work and videos. prices are RRP and negotiable.
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QUOTE(fastreader @ Oct 4 2013, 01:28 AM)
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Dear sifu,

just by looking at the above spec, which option is considered best bang-for-buck?

my options are limited by budget of RM2500. Usage may include playing diablo 3, gta 4 and gta 5.

Are the choices above good enough?..or are there any other brands/options that I should check out?

kindly advise sifussss... icon_question.gif  icon_question.gif  icon_question.gif  icon_question.gif  notworthy.gif
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for best bang for buck, you can consider Y400.
for the OS, you can just opt for those 'genuine' ones, if you know what i mean. laugh.gif
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QUOTE(lynch @ Oct 4 2013, 02:05 AM)
1. Preferred Brand
Any

2. Budget
Under 1.5k

3. Usage
Web surfing, Documents editing, Photos presentation.

4. Preferred laptop/screen size
11" and above? (For the presentation of photos)

Slim and Light is a must. I know with the budget I have is hard to get those less than 2kg =(
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Dell
Inspiron 14-3437, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1399[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), 4-cell; W8SL@RM1549

Lenovo
G400s, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1299, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS; W8@RM1499

Acer
E1-432G-29552G50k, Intel 2955U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1399, 2GB, 500GB, W8

all models are around 2kg. prices are RRP and negotiable.
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QUOTE(((Xa))0102 @ Oct 4 2013, 01:08 PM)
Thank you for the recommendations.

May I ask, I previously own the HP ProBook 4430s, i3, the laptop runs very cool, the exhaust fan blows room temperature air while my Asus A42, i5 with a GeForce 310M blows hot air from the exhaust fan.

So, is a laptop with a graphic card hotter?
Is the battery life of the UX31A good?
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normally laptops with graphics cards run hotter than those with integrated graphics, due to the heatsinks attached to each other (dual fan solution is different).

the battery life of the UX31A is pretty good. processors with 'U' alphabet at the back of the model number runs on lower voltage, hence they are more power efficient but weaker performance.

another factor is the usage of SSD in the UX31A, rather than spinning mechanical hard drives.

EDIT - among the laptops out there i suggested, i would rather take Dell XPS 13, cheaper and better warranty service.

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QUOTE(((Xa))0102 @ Oct 4 2013, 03:22 PM)
But the Asus looks so much nicer and the backlit keyboard is attractive. I might wait for Haswell to come to the UX31A

Are Mac OS X more power efficient as compared to Windows 8?
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XPS 13 does comes with backlit keyboard too.

Mac OS X is power efficient when compared to windows 8.
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QUOTE(VanRonnie @ Oct 5 2013, 02:24 AM)
I really gonna to buy the laptop this morning. So please help me to choose the best one again sifu , I don't want to regret my decisions later. I appreciate all your opinion but still need somethings that can make me more confident when buying it later without hasitation. Hope your understand smile.gif

I still a student so I really don't have much money when somethings bad happen with the laptop. Thanks for sharing smile.gif
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like i said earlier, go for Dell Inspiron 14R for all means. use the remaining budget to upgrade RAM to 8GB and extend your warranty to 3 years Pro support for RM259 to prevent any hassles.

a good warranty support plays an important part too, especially when it comes to an important timing.
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