i will suggest u find model thats with well known good keyboard, such as Lenovo Arccutype , Asus chiclet keyboard

thanks sifu...

I am sorry to ask at this time.

I am still in the mid of blur...thinking which lappy I should buy.

Budget; below 2500 (the lower the better)
Size; 15.6 n above
Weight; prefer light
Ussage; movie n sound , internet amd mircosoft office jobs
Not into gaming.

Currently using Asus k50in for 4 years or mpre I guess. Laptop keeps hang/freeze for 5 to 30min sometimes till need to off the plug n on again. Can repair or buy new lappy?

Is mac air a gopd choice? Pls adcise shifu

Your Asus can probably be "fixed" by getting a new HDD or SSD to replace the aged one
But since it is a 4 year old notebook, usually its best to just get a new one as you never know which hardware might spoil even after you replace the original harddisk

Can consider this for your budget:
15.6"
Lenovo
Flex 15, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT720M + (1366x768; touch) + 8GB SSGD + 500GB HDD@RM2699, 4GB, W8

Heard the speakers are very good
Otherwise these:
15.6"
Asus A550CC-XX530H, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2099[2kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; colors: black/red/white

Dell Inspiron 15, i3-3217U + AMD HD7670M@RM1499[2.25kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell, Linux; W8SL@RM1699


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
*Macs are out of your budget unfortunately

Hi ~I need help on buying laptop. Thanks

1. Preferred Brand = Any brand
2. Budget = Below RM.3.2k
3. Usage = Heavy gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size = >14"

Thabks bro replying at this time. Which would you best recommend? Heard asus after sales service are scary.keke.

If u were me...which u choose bro??

Lenovo Y510 , Y500,

DEll Inspiron 15r (5537) Series - i7-4500U / AMD 8850M / DOS or WIN 8 OS

May i have the spec and price ? thank you

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

Inspiron 15R, i7-4500U + AMD HD8850M (GDDR5) + (1366x768, Touch)@RM3099[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8SL, 65WHr


Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3399[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs warranty


Y500p, i7-3630 + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM2899[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs warranty

In terms of spec, your mum don't need powerful CPU nor GPU. i3 (can even get by with Celeron ) with Intel IGPU is more than sufficient.
Also don't need lots of RAM, 4GB is sufficient, unless she open up lots of tab when she surf net.

Since she is going to type a lot, a laptop with good keyboard is very important. Unfortunately, keyboard preference is kind of subjective. Generally, Lenovo / Sony / MacBook has keyboard that are well like. Ask your mum to type on a few models to find her preference.

Laptop with bigger screen tend to be heavier. So you may want to consider the trade-off between larger text on screen vs mobility.

Since she may look at screen (a rather static one as well) for long period of time, may want to consider whether she will like model spec with matte screen.

SSD is a worthwhile consideration as it make laptop more responsive (besides all the other benefits over HDD). 128G ~ RM300, 256G ~ RM600.

Samsung
Book 9 Lite NP905S3G-K01MY, AMD A6-1450 + AMD HD8250 + 128GB SSD@RM1999[1.58kg], 4GB, W8
This is an interesting model. Except for a big screen (only 13"), it is quite ideal for your mum.
Price is RSP, negotiable.

Alternatively, instead of buying new, may be can scour the garage sales threads and look for 2nd hand MacBook Air 13" (2011 or later). Lots of writers live with MBA

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Oct 9 2013, 09:50 AM

Sifus! Is it worth if i just buy alienware 14" than i connect it thru led monitor? Or better buy 17" gaming notebook?

i rather buy cheaper version such as MSI ge40 ~

root for macbook air... the thing most important for writer to choose laptop is

1. godly keyboard = typing a lot, type on it already worth back the price...
2. portable = can carry around anywhere to write.. different environment different mood right?
3. good battery life = write anywhere they like even without the adapter...

even JK Rowling used macbook air... but her price is 1 words at least USD 1000...

This post has been edited by xproc: Oct 9 2013, 11:20 AM

Hai..is this model ok - HP Pavilion 14-e042tx Notebook PC -FreeDOS; Intel Core™ i7-4702MQ (2.2 GHz, 6 MB L3 cache); 4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 (1 x 4 GB); 500 GB 5400 rpm SATA ?? or do u guys any preferable model ??

budget : within rm2000-2300
brand : any brand with trustable quality
usage for : normal multitasking ( words n surfing ) ....not heavy in gaming ( for ladies usage )

if not for gaming, suggest pick ultrabook better, slimmer and lighter, easy carry for a gal

which ultrabook model??? what brand?

Envy SpectreXT 13-2215TU, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM2899[1.39kg], 4GB, W8,backlit keyboard

Samsung Series 7 Ultra, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM2999[JBL][1.46kg], 4GB, W8


DEll XPS13, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3199[1.36kg], 4GB, W8, backlit

added


Inspiron 14 7000, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2699[2.02kg], 6GB(soldered), , W8SL, backlit keyboard, 58Whr, No ODD

this one also not bad xD

It depends on what you need?
If you are looking for portability, then the 14" is a good pick IF you want an Alienware with superb warranty support (when covered) Otherwise, like devour mentioned, the slimmer and lighter MSI GE40 or Lenovo Y410p would be more portable, though not as well built.

If you are into performance, then 15.6 or 17" are better picks since they often come with more powerful CPU/GPU

Can consider these:
14"
Asus K46CB-WX060H, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199[2kg], 2GB, 750GB, W8, 4-cell, OD

Dell Vostro 5470, i3-4010U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell

Lenovo S410p, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2099[1.8kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8, 2 yrs

Sony SVF14217SG, i3-3227U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768; touch)@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB, W8SL; colors:black/white/pink

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

All are good, just pick the one you like the most
And opt for 3 years warranty extension (except Asus)