No problem man, glad to be able to help
Y510p with GT750M is an older generation one.. I suppose you can consider also if the price is right (cheaper than the one recommended to you with GT755M) haha
Well, if you need to leave your softwares for them to render or calculate stuffs, then its considered as intensive I guess haha

Abit too general, do refer here to look for notebooks that suits your requirements
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2656663

The graphic card in the S410p is not as good as the ones recommended by nexus sifu
Nope, don't think we have the Z410 here

Older generations runs on Nvidia GT750M graphic card (the notebook should be RM2999 or lower). The most recent one runs on Nvidia GT755M

For the Dell Inspiron 14R, warranty support is of top priority to me (otherwise no point getting Dell ), so I'd opt for the i5 variant suggested by nexus sifu instead, use remaining budget to extend warranty to 3 years and upgrading the RAM Upgrade further to SSD after 1 year or 2 when the HDD slows down significantly

Same goes to the Lenovo Z400 touch

The Dell is better in terms of after sales service whereas the Lenovo has a better CPU

Apple is better, since you could always bootcamp to get the best of both worlds + Apple is more efficient when it comes to Photo and video editing
But make sure you have lots of RAM and space (and money in your pocket)!

However, if you are not interested in using Mac OSX, then the XPS15 will suffice. Just swap the hybrid HDD with a 512GB SSD and you will still be spending less than on the Apple units aforementioned

Regardless of what you choose in the end, do make sure you extend warranty to 3 years.. machines like this will cost a bomb when they break down

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Jan 11 2014, 10:53 AM

For a 13" notebook:
Lenovo S300, 1007U + Intel HD @RM899[1.8kg], 2GB,500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS; W8@RM1099

*up to at least 4GB RAM, and if you are feeling adventurous, throw in a 128GB SSD

Otherwise, can consider these:
14"
Acer E1-432G-29552G50k, Intel 2955U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1399, 2GB, 500GB, W8

Dell Inspiron 14-3421, 1007U + Intel HD@RM999[1.99kg], Linux, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell; W8SL@RM1099
*use remaining budget to extend warranty to 3 years + up to at least 4GB RAM

Lenovo
S400T, B987 + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768, touch)@RM1499[1.8kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8
G400s, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1349, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS; W8@RM1499

Toshiba Satellite C40-A103E, Pentium 2020M + Intel HD4000@RM1449, 2GB, 500GB, W8SL; 2 years local warranty; color: black

*Prices in RRP, negotiable

The current ULV processors are not "poor" in performance man
If you've read what the inquirer wanted, you will know that the i5-4200U is capable of what his asking for

Still not enough to surpass the price of the Rm8.5k Apple MBP 15 RD

Unfortunately most notebooks at this price range doesn't come together with SSD and a decent GPU
You will have to install the SSD separately (can ask for sellers to help )
Can consider these:
14"
Acer V5-473PG-54204G50, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M +(1366x768;touch)@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB,W8 *no OD

Asus K451LB-WX071H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199, 4GB, 750GB, W8

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 touch, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2399, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty

Sony Vaio SVF14318SG, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768;touch)@RM2399, 4GB, 500GB, W8SL; colors: white

Toshiba Satelite L40-AS125XG/B/W, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2299[Onkyo], 2GB, 750GB, 3 years local warranty, W8; colors: Gold/blue/white


15.6"
Asus S551LB-CJ120H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2599[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8, 3-cell

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

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

Toshiba
Satellite L50-A100X/XW, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199[Onkyo], 4GB, 750GB, W8SL; 3 years local warranty; colors:silver/white
Satelite L50-A107X/XW, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2499[Onkyo], 4GB, 1TB, W8; colors: Silver/white

*Prices in RRP
*With all the models mentioned above, you will still have enough money to extend warranty + get an SSD (128-256GB depending on which one you get)

Unfortunately you can't really get very much for RM1.5k (especially if you want good graphic performance)..
Can consider this one:
14"
Lenovo G400s, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1449, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS

*Do take note that it doesn't come with Windows ya


Yes you can, but certain models might be a bit harder to access the inner components. If you are inexperienced, better leave it to the shop people to do it

Grats on your purchase man~


Yeah, you should do that, its best to make sure you like the notebook 1st before paying for it

No worries man, its quite a good notebook yo
With an ergonomic keyboard, good design, good CPU and decent GPU~ Not to mention 2 years warranty

Can consider upgrading to SSD once the original HDD slows down; and it will feel even better than new then

Do refer to the pricelist here for more details: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2656663

Look under 15.6" notebooks

Can consider these:
14"
Lenovo (2 years warranty)
G400s, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB, W8
S410p, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1799[2.1kg], 4GB, 500GB, DOS; W8.1@RM1999

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

*Prices in RRP, negotiable
*Try to extend warranty to 3 years (if applicable)

Macbooks are not meant for gaming at all man
And like what xproc has mentioned, you are going to need to top up if you want your "high class" machine

I don't think the XPS 15 design and reliability is inferior to the MBP15

If you are not going to recommend properly or un-biasedly... Apple Byte is that way ---->
I'm sure you'll be more happy there

+1!
Can add in this as well~
15.6"
HP
Envy Touchsmart 15-J053TX, i7-4702MQ + Nvidia GT750M + (1920x1080;touch)@RM3499[2.56kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8

*use remaining budget to extend to 3 years onsite support (otherwise 3 years warranty)
*Swap the HDD with an SSD and you'll have an awesome machine!

There are a few FullHD ones, but only 10-12" in size
10"
Acer
Iconia W510, Intel Z2760 + Intel GMA + 64GB SSD + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM1699, 2GB, W8
Iconia W511, Intel Z2760 + Intel GMA + 64GB SSD + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM2399[580g], 2GB, 3G, W8, keyboard dock, 1 year

Microsoft Surface Pro, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1920x1080;touch) + 64GB SSD@RM2749[680g], 4GB, W8P *Price might be even lower now

*Prices in RRP, negotiable

This perhaps?
13"
HP ProBook 430 G1, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + (1366x768, anti-glare)@RM2399[1.5kg], 4GB, 500GB (5400rpm), W7P/W8P, 44WHr, spill-resistant keyboard

Most are heavier than 1.5kg

If you move around a lot, then go for the Y410p
Otherwise, the GP60