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Enquiries/Recommendations Buying a new laptop? NEED RECOMMENDATIONS? V22, Please FOLLOW the FORMAT TQ~!

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post Dec 4 2013, 11:48 AM, updated 11y ago

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Walao, the Recommendations thread V20 sure ended very fast laugh.gif
Time for V22 yo~

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This thread is specially made to offer laptop/tablet PC recommendations to EVERYONE
However, in order for us to recommend you with laptops/tablet PCs which suits you the most, we would require some basic information from you. Hence please kindly state your the following when posting:
1. Preferred Brand
2. Budget
3. Usage
4. Preferred laptop/screen size


Laptop models and associated prices can be found here: LYN Notebook Price Catalog V4

Please do your research properly before buying ya, there are ORIGINAL and REFURBISHED notebooks out there. So don't get conned! icon_rolleyes.gif icon_rolleyes.gif

With the help of the sifus here, we hope that you will be able to find the best laptop for your usage~
Happy Hunting!


Thanks alot to God lee_what2004 sifu for his time in giving recommendations and updating the pricelist~

Special thanks to nexus2238, raymondtong94, devour sifus for their relentless participation in this thread, I'm sure many are grateful for your recommendations happy.gif Keep it up guys~


The following are the links to the previous threads:
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Please kindly follow the format in the 1st post before posting!

Thank you!
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post Dec 4 2013, 11:58 AM

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Is i5 sufficient for Photoshop?

Please recommend some models (no Apple) with good service & warranty.

1. Haswell
2. Light gaming
3. Photoshop
4. FHD screen
5. 14-15 inch
6. Budget <3.5k


Thank you.

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post Dec 4 2013, 12:20 PM

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QUOTE(profdra @ Dec 4 2013, 11:58 AM)
Is i5 sufficient for Photoshop?

Please recommend some models (no Apple) with good service & warranty.

1. Haswell
2. Light gaming
3. Photoshop
4. FHD screen
5. 14-15 inch
6. Budget <3.5k
7. <2kg if possible

Thank you.
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Less than 2kg for 14-15" FHD screen below RM3.5k?

There's none that I can think of because of that weight requirement. The closest is probably the MSI GE40 at around RM3.9k. But it is known to have heat issues due to the thin chasis and the graphics card.


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post Dec 4 2013, 12:48 PM

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Hi Sifuss, need advice~

1. Preferred Brand: HP (other brand is possible if HP do not have suitable model)
2. Budget: +/-5k
3. Usage: Autocad Plant 3D, Engineering analysis and calculation software (heavy graphic card usage)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14" and above


Nothing suitable from HP at the moment. Their workstations are RM6k and up
For your budge, can consider an Illegear RE-15:

15.6" Configure Illegear units here: http://www.illegear.com/
Illegear Illegear RE-15, i5-4200M + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080)@RM3499[2.6kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster Cinema], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i5-4200M - i7-4900MQ]

*Illegear is having its free 120GB Crucial M500 SSD promotion
*Use remaining budget to extend warranty to 3 years, get an OS, upgrade to an i7 quad core processor, upgrade to at least 8GB RAM. You will still have around RM300+ (Assume RM5k) for other goody upgrades

Other alternatives:
15.6"
Asus
N550JV-CN077H, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GT750M + (1920x1080; IPS matte)@RM3699[2.7kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8, backlit keyboard
N56JR-S4018H, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GT760M + (1920x1080)@RM3999[2.7kg], 12GB, 1TB, W8.1, backlit keyboard

Lenovo
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3399[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8.1, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs

Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3999[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, GN37 exGPU & ODD, 120w+170w psu, 2 yrs

MSi GE60-2OE, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4299,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, backlit keyboard

*Prices in RRP ,negotiable
Copy from V21

If I increase my budget to +/-7k, and not restrict to HP, what other model and brand can recommend? Do I need SSD? 1. Preferred Brand: Any
2. Budget: +/-7k
3. Usage: Autocad Plant 3D, Engineering analysis and calculation software (heavy graphic card usage)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14" and above, light weight if possible


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QUOTE(profdra @ Dec 4 2013, 11:58 AM)
Is i5 sufficient for Photoshop?

Please recommend some models (no Apple) with good service & warranty.

1. Haswell
2. Light gaming
3. Photoshop
4. FHD screen
5. 14-15 inch
6. Budget <3.5k
Thank you.
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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Dec 4 2013, 12:20 PM)
Less than 2kg for 14-15" FHD screen below RM3.5k?

There's none that I can think of because of that weight requirement. The closest is probably the MSI GE40 at around RM3.9k. But it is known to have heat issues due to the thin chasis and the graphics card.
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kytz sifu is right, closest would be these:
14"
MSI GE40-2OC, i7-4702MQ + Nvidia GTX760M + (1600x900; anti-glare)@RM3499[1.8kg], 4GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8

*Note its HD+, not FullHD for this model

15.6"
Acer
R7-572G-54208G1T, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT750M + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM3599[2.5kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8.1

V7-582PG-74508G52k, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM3399[2.2kg], 8GB, W8

*Prices in RRP, negotiable

There are more picks if you (i) disregard the weight; (ii) up your budget icon_rolleyes.gif

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post Dec 4 2013, 01:03 PM

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QUOTE(baibai @ Dec 4 2013, 12:48 PM)
QUOTE(baibai @ Nov 25 2013, 03:35 PM)
Hi Sifuss, need advice~

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If I increase my budget to +/-7k, and not restrict to HP, what other model and brand can recommend? Do I need SSD? 1. Preferred Brand: Any
2. Budget: +/-7k
3. Usage: Autocad Plant 3D, Engineering analysis and calculation software (heavy graphic card usage)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14"  and above, light weight if possible
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Holy, that is a good budget laugh.gif
For ~RM7k, can consider these:
15.6"
Dell Precision M4600 or M4700. Unfortunately we have no access to the latest specs and price, you'll have to deal directly with Dell or its resellers. Or perhaps can find putochip123, he might have some great offers for you. Last I heard he is having promotion for Dell/Alienware units icon_rolleyes.gif

HP
EliteBook 8570w, i7-3520M + Nvidia Quadro K1000M + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM6299, 4GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W7P/W8

ZBook 15, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia Quadro K1100M + (1920x1080; anti glare)@RM6399, 4GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8


Illegear Configure Illegear units here: http://www.illegear.com/
Illegear RS-15 Lite, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX770M + (1920x1080)@RM4999[3.1kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster X-FI MB3], 8GB, 500GB(7200rpm), FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i5-4200M - i7-4900MQ] [GPU Options: Nvidia GTX765M, Nvidia GTX770M, Nvidia Quadro K1000M]

*Upgrade to Nvidia Quadro, upgrade to SSD, extend warranty to 3 years and grab an OS icon_rolleyes.gif

*Prices in RRP, negotiable
*Most workstations come with 3 years on-site warranty. Extend to 3 years for the Illegear.
*yeah, for your budget, definitely get an SSD brows.gif It will help boost your computer performance significantly icon_rolleyes.gif


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1. Preferred Brand : Any
2. Budget : Below RM2800
3. Usage : Average Gaming, Watch Movie, word, programming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : Prefer full hd as i like to watch movie
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1. Any brand
2. RM2000-RM2500
3. General purpose for student (assignment, Ms Office, browse web)
4. 14", light (ultrabook), i5/i7

Btw, will Ultrabook cause heat issues compare to the standard laptop?
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post Dec 4 2013, 04:23 PM

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QUOTE(edwin100394 @ Dec 4 2013, 01:15 PM)
1. Preferred Brand : Any
2. Budget : Below RM2800
3. Usage : Average Gaming, Watch Movie, word, programming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : Prefer full hd as i like to watch movie
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i suggest 15"

MSI GE60K, i5-3230M + Nvidia GTX660M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM2899, 4GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, 2 years warranty ****Price less w/o free gifts****

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

Good speaker for entertainment since you like watch movie

Asus N56VB-S3070H, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2899[/b][2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 750GB, W8 thumbup.gif


incase you prefer 14"

you can get

Dell Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5), 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8SL@RM2699

Lenovo Y410p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5)@RM2899, 4GB, 1TB, DOS, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty
**** you need install own OS since you dont have OS.. well.. if dont know.. can ask your friend too.. many jacksparrow thing nowadays.. brows.gif BUY w/o Free Gift... might be within your budged.****

QUOTE(blessingyu @ Dec 4 2013, 01:20 PM)
1. Any brand
2. RM2000-RM2500
3. General purpose for student (assignment, Ms Office, browse web)
4. 14", light (ultrabook), i5/i7

Btw, will Ultrabook cause heat issues compare to the standard laptop?
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Toshiba Satellite S40t-AS102X, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768; touch)@RM2449[Onkyo], 4GB, 500GB, W8SL; 3 years local warranty; color: silver
****great speaker which is nice for entertainment.****

Hp Pavilion 14-N059TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099[2.03kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; colors: silver/black

Lenovo S410p, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2199[2.1kg], 4GB, 1TB, DOS; W8.1@RM2399, 2 yrs

from : https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3051407

Ultrabook, produce less heat and slightly low performance thus the battery power will be longer than normal/standard laptop..

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MSI brand very good for gaming? I hear most them recommend using Lenovo such as Y510P upgrade with dual GC.

In term of brand which is reliable?
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QUOTE(danieltan @ Dec 4 2013, 04:34 PM)
MSI brand very good for gaming? I hear most them recommend using Lenovo such as Y510P upgrade with dual GC.

In term of brand which is reliable?
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Yeah.. MSI gaming series mostly 15" and they offer quite good gc... brand... i'm not sure.. but i do compare the models of a notebook, but it depends.. MSI, Asus (ROG), Dell (allienware), Illegear, Toshiba Qosmio, Hp Pavilion
might be have other brand.. but at Malaysia market so far i know... we only have those 6 brand..

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QUOTE(pandera999 @ Dec 4 2013, 04:40 PM)
Yeah.. MSI gaming series mostly 15" and they offer quite good gc...  brand... i'm not sure.. but i do compare the models of a notebook, but it depends.. MSI, Asus (ROG), Dell (allienware), Illegear, Toshiba Qosmio, Hp Pavilion
might be have other brand.. but at Malaysia market so far i know... we only have those 6 brand..
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you missed out Lenovo.
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QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 4 2013, 04:55 PM)
you missed out Lenovo.
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Lenovo got Gaming Laptop?
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QUOTE(win7 @ Dec 4 2013, 04:56 PM)
Lenovo got Gaming Laptop?
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doesnt have but the Y510P is the most high end laptop that Lenovo has. the specs and pricing are enough to compare with other brands.
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QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 4 2013, 04:55 PM)
you missed out Lenovo.
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doh.gif total all is 7... wish had 1 brand for each day.. switch notebook everyday... life might be colorful... laugh.gif
MSI, Asus (ROG), Dell (allienware), Illegear, Toshiba Qosmio, Hp Pavilion, Lenovo
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

QUOTE(win7 @ Dec 4 2013, 04:56 PM)
Lenovo got Gaming Laptop?
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few Lenovo Y series...offer nice spec which is on par with those gaming series brows.gif
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QUOTE(pandera999 @ Dec 4 2013, 05:03 PM)
doh.gif  total all is 7... wish had 1 brand for each day.. switch notebook everyday... life might be colorful... laugh.gif
MSI, Asus (ROG), Dell (allienware), Illegear, Toshiba Qosmio, Hp Pavilion, Lenovo
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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i forgot one also, the Acer. total 8 days but there are 7 days a week, watcha gonna do? laugh.gif
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1. Preferred Brand: Any brand with good quality
2. Budget: 3k to 3.5k
3. Usage: World of Warcraft online gaming, Dota 2 and normal student microsoft office usage, light softwares.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: The bigger the better, however I want the graphics to be the best compared to other hardware due to gaming.

Thanks!
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QUOTE(Prothero @ Dec 4 2013, 05:50 PM)
1. Preferred Brand: Any brand with good quality
2. Budget: 3k to 3.5k
3. Usage: World of Warcraft online gaming, Dota 2 and normal student microsoft office usage, light softwares.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: The bigger the better, however I want the graphics to be the best compared to other hardware due to gaming.

Thanks!
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Can consider these icon_rolleyes.gif
15.6"
Asus
N550JV-CN077H, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GT750M + (1920x1080; IPS matte)@RM3699[2.7kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8, backlit keyboard

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

Lenovo Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3399[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8.1, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs

MSI GE60-2OC, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3599,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB

*Prices in RRP, negotiable~


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