1. Any trustworthy brand
2. 2.5k
3. Matlab simulations, editing of home videos of the children
4. 14-15'

Question is need what is most important , quad core or 8 gb, esepcially as my pricrange get me into gen3 quad cores?

in that case, this thread will have lots of orphan posts
I am not a format "Nazi" per se, but it's like lots of forumer can't even read the title
"Please FOLLOW the FORMAT TQ~!"

You need to compromise a bit.
Matlab - really depends on the complexity of your simulation and how large is your data set
home video editing - depends on the tools you use, whether the software support CUDA or OpenCL utilising GPU for processing.
Performance wise, there is not much difference between Ivy Bridge (gen 3) and Haswell (gen 4) CPU.

If you really want i7 quad core with your budget:
Fujitsu
LH532, i7-3632M + Nvidia GT620M@RM2299 [2.1kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8

Lenovo
Z400 touch, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2599, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

1. Brand: any brand
2. Budget: 2.5k
3. Use: gta 4, diablo 3
4. Extra criteria: Best bang-of-buck
5: Screen Size: any size

time to update my news...

the last time i check, the best bang-for-buck lappie is the Lenovo Y400p...but since then, they improve the spec (a bit ONLY) but there's a huge jack up in the pricing...

so i was wondering currently what model is the best bang-for-buck for budget below Rm2.5k?

Uses: to play GTA 4, diablo 3, microsoft office, surfing...

Lenovo
Y410p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5)@RM2899, 4GB, 1TB, DOS, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty
Z400 touch, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2599, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty
Z510, i7-4702MQ + Nvidia GT740M@RM2799[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs

MSI
GE60-2OC, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3099,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB
GP60-2OD, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT740M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM2999, 4GB, 750GB, W8, steel series KB

prices are RRP and negotiable.

1. brand: acer, asus, any brand
2. budget: below RM2K, if possible below RM1.5K
3. usage: surfing, watching video, light word processing.
4. screen size: 14-15, prefer 14

guys
- I am looking for a replacement laptop (5yr old) for my parent use.
- They only use it for usage listed above, no gaming or whatsoever
- I am looking at 8GB ram, current old laptop when browsing with many tap will get slower and slower until eventually hang, so I think future laptop must have 8GB ram.
- a question, can build in graphic handle 1080p video and win8 interface?
is dedicated graphic needed? If dedicated graphic is are needed kindly recommend model coming with it.
(I prefer no dedicated graphic because no gaming requirement)

thanks

This post has been edited by pds_disi: Dec 7 2013, 12:54 AM

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04 , 6 cell; W8SL@RM2699
Inspiron 15R, i7-4500U + AMD HD8850M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Linux, 65WHr; W8SL@RM2699

Lenovo
Y410p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5)@RM2899, 4GB, 1TB, DOS, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

No need for quad core just in comparison to say i5-4200u and i7-4500u with 8gb.

Video just simple editing with pinnacle.

If a particular model come on with 4GB or less RAM standard spec, you could insert another RAM stick (4GB ~ RM100, 8GB ~ RM200) if there is vacant RAM slot.
For the usage listed, discrete GPU is not needed. Intel HD is sufficient.

Acer
E1-432-29552G50k, Intel 2955U + Intel HD@RM1099, 2GB, 500GB, FreeDOS
E1-470-33214G50s, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1399, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS

Asus
X451CA-VX007H/012H, Pentium 2117U + Intel HD@RM1449, 4GB, 500GB, W8, 1 year warranty

Dell
Inspiron 14, Pentium 2127U + Intel HD @RM1099[1.99kg], Linux, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell; W8.1SL @RM1299
Inspiron 14, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1399[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), 4-cell; W8SL@RM1549
Inspiron 14R, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400 @RM1599 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8.1 , 4 cell

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

Toshiba
Satellite C40-A103E, Pentium 2020M + Intel HD@RM1449, 2GB, 500GB, W8SL; 2 years local warranty

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
FreeDOS mean you need to get and install OS yourself.

Video editing - Pinnacle studio can utilise Nvidia CUDA (just make sure you turn on hardware acceleration in option menu).
If you are willing to forgo quad core, there are more choices
If a model come with 4GB or less RAM standard spec, you could add in more RAM if there is empty RAM slot (4GB ~ RM100, 8GB ~ RM200).

Acer
V5-473PG-54204G50, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M +(1366x768;touch)@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB,W8 *no OD

Asus
PRO45VJ-V0047X, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT635M@RM2399[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W7P
K451LB-WX071H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199, 4GB, 750GB, W8
S551LB-CJ120H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2699[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8, 3-cell

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1849 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8@RM2049
Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04 , 6 cell; W8SL@RM2699
Vostro 5470, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2249, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell
Vostro 5470, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm) + (1366x768; Touch)@RM2549, 4GB, W8.1, 3-cell

HP
Pavilion 14-N059TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1999[2.03kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8

Lenovo
Z400 touch, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2199, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty
Z510, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs
Z510, i7-4702MQ + Nvidia GT740M@RM2799[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs (this is the model with Haswell quad core that is closest to your budget)

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

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

Hi guys in the market for a 14"

1. Asus, lenovo, but still open to other suggestions
2. 2k-3k
3. School work + light gaming, i.e. dota 2
4. 14" maybe smaller but not bigger.

Was considering the Lenovo y410p but heard that there is a heat issue

got recommended the Asus K451LB, but don't know about that. the build quality feels worse and the battery is built in. cant seem to find any reviews on it either.

Any other laptops with decent build quality, decent spec and removable battery?

This post has been edited by DoubleU: Dec 7 2013, 01:22 PM

Asus
K451LB-WX071H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199, 4GB, 750GB, W8
With your budget and 14", this is the only Asus model with spec worthy of consideration. If you don't like it, move on.

Lenovo
Y410p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5)@RM2899, 4GB, 1TB, DOS, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty
Y410p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5)@RM3199, 8GB, 1TB, W8.1, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty
the temp is high since it pack an i7 quad core and GT755M inside a 14". If you don't like it, Z series run even more hot and the battery is inside the shell. So move on.

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1849 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8@RM2049
Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04 , 6 cell; W8SL@RM2699

HP
Pavilion 14-N059TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1999[2.03kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

Hi sifu, i planing to buy a new laptop at mid or end of jan, doses the Y510P still the best choice with the price range of 3500+-, and FHD laptop? does it the good time to buy a new laptop at that time? TIA.

Thank you for recommendation

Its definitely a good laptop. Other laptop thats on par or better is MSI gaming laptop. I think now is a good time to buy laptop because of pc fair and everything. Take advantage of the "free gift" and reject it to get a better price for the laptop. The gift is usually useless anyway.

This post has been edited by zuhaili87: Dec 7 2013, 05:48 PM

hi nexus2238,
where did you find the spec?..i search in dell.com.my and cant seem to find it.

http://configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/con...s=dhs&cs=mydhs1
http://configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/con...s=dhs&cs=mydhs1
http://configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/con...s=dhs&cs=mydhs1
http://configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/con...s=dhs&cs=mydhs1
This is 14R (difference is the wireless card). You search for 15R yourself.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Dec 7 2013, 08:48 PM

1. Preferred Brand: MSI, Lenovo (Open to other suggestion)
2. Budget : RM3000
3. Usage : Study, work, light gaming (fifa 14)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 14" - 15"

This post has been edited by alif1994: Dec 7 2013, 08:42 PM

FIFA 14 is not too GPU demanding.

Lenovo
Y410p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5)@RM2899, 4GB, 1TB, DOS, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty
Y410p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5)@RM3199, 8GB, 1TB, W8.1, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty

MSI
GE60-2OC, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3099,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

14"
Lenovo Y410p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5)@RM2899, 4GB, 1TB, DOS, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty

15"
MSI
GE60K, i5-3230M + Nvidia GTX660M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM2899, 4GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, 2 years warranty

GE60-2OC, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3099,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB ***w/o free gift much cheaper***

Lenovo Z510, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs, color: white
save a lot ur budged...