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

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chriscrossx
post Sep 23 2013, 06:05 PM

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Hi guys! I'm new to these things and I need a few advices from some sifus here! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

1. Dell, Lenovo, Asus or Toshiba
2. Around RM2000 - RM 2300
3. For multimedia and graphic design course and also gaming ( games like minecraft and DOTA 2 only )
4. 14'" or 15" with W8 and optical drive


So far I have in mind are these laptop:
DELL
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, Touch) @RM2299 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8 , 6 cell

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


So which one do u guys think is the best?

Need some advices about their warranty claims and heating issues too! (Heard that Asus got bad warranty service)
chriscrossx
post Sep 23 2013, 06:15 PM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Sep 23 2013, 06:08 PM)
Touchscreen is pretty overrated for normal notebooks, so please consider this one instead nod.gif
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Dell Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1849 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8@RM2049

Use remaining budget to extend your warranty to 3 years on-site (~RM250) and you are good to go  thumbup.gif
*Dell offers the best warranty service in the country at the moment, coming over to fix your notebook within 1-2 working days after remote diagnosis  rclxms.gif
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How about Toshiba? How is their warranty service in KL?
I'm currently unable to find Dell Inspiron 14R here in my area which is in Ipoh and I'm in need for a laptop in a few days ( trying to avoid buying online )
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post Sep 23 2013, 07:02 PM

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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Sep 23 2013, 06:55 PM)
That Inspiron 14R is in the "in stock 2-5 biz days delivery" page:
http://www.dell.com/my/p/performance-lapto...en&s=dhs&~ck=mn

Why are you asking about Toshiba warranty service in KL when you are in Ipoh?  hmm.gif
Anyway, Toshiba warranty service in Malaysia is handled by Tele-Dynamic. For the L40, need to send to SC, which is located at LYP or Shah Alam. Service level is quite ok (at least has a service order number and a site for you to keep track of it tongue.gif )
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blink.gif OIC. Lol i'm currently in Ipoh going to KL in a week time so wanna try buy 1 here. Thanks for your help. Will consider buying Inspiron 14R. biggrin.gif
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post Sep 23 2013, 08:46 PM

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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Sep 23 2013, 07:57 PM)
Make sure you use the chat button on Dell Online website to negotiate deal  smile.gif
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Sure thanks a lot.
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post Sep 24 2013, 07:56 PM

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

1. Asus and Lenovo only
2. Around RM2000 - RM2200
3. For multimedia and definitely games like DOTA2 laugh.gif
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 biggrin.gif biggrin.gif
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post Sep 24 2013, 10:25 PM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Sep 24 2013, 08:41 PM)
Yeah, I suppose Nvidia is still better supported for games at the moment. And having one will be good for your studies hmm.gif
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
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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
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post Sep 24 2013, 10:31 PM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Sep 24 2013, 10:29 PM)
Aiya, just because one particular Toshiba model you had got hot doesn't mean all Toshiba notebooks are like that laugh.gif
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 nod.gif

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

I suppose the temps should be alright with proper ventilation and maintenance  hmm.gif
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Lol. I see. laugh.gif
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post Sep 26 2013, 01:40 PM

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May I know is there a difference between i5-3230M and i5-3337U?
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