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

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post Jan 17 2014, 10:16 AM

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QUOTE(QuekZai @ Jan 17 2014, 12:11 AM)
Hi guys,

I am planning to buy a laptop

1. Preferred Brand:

Two models I am choosing

(a) Asus N550JV
(b) MSI GE40 20C

2. Budget:

Lower than RM4000

3. Usage

Simple Coding and light gaming like League of Legends and DotA 2.
Cannot play most of the 3D games due to 3D motion sickness.

4. Preferred laptop/screen size

14" inch above.

Thank you very much for your help. =D
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FHD screen will give you more workspace when you code.
DotA 2 could use good discrete GPU if you turn up the details, especially in FHD screen.

N550JV-CN077H, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GT750M + (1920x1080; IPS matte)@RM3799[2.7kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8, backlit keyboard

Among the 2, I think this will be a better choice. The IPS screen has better uniformity of colour and contrast over different viewing angle, should help your sensitive eye.
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post Jan 17 2014, 10:28 AM

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QUOTE(T0mmytky @ Jan 16 2014, 09:18 PM)

what's the different from the primary SSD drive from that primary/secondary mSATA SSD? or is it just additional hard disc?

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RS-15 can fit in 1 SATA drive, and 2 mSATA drive.

Normally SSD in mSATA form factor from the same brand is very slightly more expensive than their SATA SSD of the same capacity.

There is no "disc" per se in SSD, it's all NAND smile.gif
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post Jan 17 2014, 07:12 PM

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QUOTE(iimcrystal @ Jan 17 2014, 02:42 PM)
I tried looking up the net but gt many model.
Or if I search wrong ady sweat.gif
I tried copy paste the name but later come out all lagi high spec or lower spec than the one I'm searching (==")
And if I tried add thd spec detail.
Lagi worse LOL!
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www.dell.com.my
www.lenovo.com/my
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post Jan 17 2014, 07:13 PM

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QUOTE(QuekZai @ Jan 17 2014, 01:15 PM)
IThank you for your recommendation. However, the IPS screen is matte or glossy? I saw mostly in malaysia store it is glossy. I did see some of the other variants with matte screen but with no touch screen. The model is N550JV-DB71. I do not know what is the main differences. There are another models like N550JV-DB72T, N550JV-CN201H, N550JV-CM067H. Can you point out the differences for me?

Besides, I would like to change the HDD myself to a SSD. Is it possible? I heard the boss/manager from Meadow IT system told me. Asus laptop is specially coded that do not allow the Computer to use ssd drive. I never heard about it and doubt it very seriously since there is many people change the SSD by themselves.

Thank you very much for taking your time to help. I appreciate it a lot.
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matte.

In Malaysia, there is only 1 N550JV.

Yes, you can. Bullshit from that guy.

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QUOTE(mkabw90 @ Jan 17 2014, 07:12 PM)
For the lenovo can i get it without os?because i prefer win 7 than win 8.1.
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No.
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QUOTE(kripton888 @ Jan 17 2014, 08:20 PM)
thanks

Asus X451CA this 1 how much do i need to top up to get an i3?
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Laptop is not desktop, you can't simply swap out CPU.
Asus X don't have i3 spec in Malaysia.
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QUOTE(AsanQudsi @ Jan 17 2014, 08:36 PM)
*Prices in RRP, negotiable icon_rolleyes.gif

What does RRP mean?  unsure.gif
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spoon feed addict, is it so difficult to figure it out?
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post Jan 17 2014, 08:41 PM

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QUOTE($kidzl @ Jan 17 2014, 08:35 PM)
Looking for a laptop below RM2500. Itll be used for editing pic/vid, and some gaming. Preferably with a 1080p screen. No brands preferred.
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No FHD (1080p) screen laptop that is good for picture or video editing < RM2.5k.
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post Jan 17 2014, 08:42 PM

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QUOTE(AsanQudsi @ Jan 17 2014, 08:28 PM)
Can the ram of any of those be upgraded to 8gb?
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Yes. Have to do after-market. Ask re-seller to help you.
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post Jan 19 2014, 09:00 AM

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QUOTE(FrothBite96 @ Jan 19 2014, 04:40 AM)
1. Any brand
2. 2k-3.2k range
3. Gaming
4. preferably with i7, 15.6" screen and good gpu (DDR5 maybe?)

Looking to get the most bang for the buck gaming (Or at least able to game) laptop with the budget..
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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, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3099,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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post Jan 19 2014, 09:03 AM

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QUOTE(iimcrystal @ Jan 19 2014, 12:47 AM)
tried dell.com
and i found like, six dell inspiron 15 ==''
and most of it doesn't match up :/

for lenovo,
most of it too doesn't match up :l

but thanks for the help anyways  biggrin.gif
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Just to show you how awful you are in surfing and searching:
http://configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/con...s=dhs&cs=mydhs1

http://configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/con...s=dhs&cs=mydhs1

You are on your own for the Lenovo.
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QUOTE(Whatsupp @ Jan 18 2014, 11:39 PM)
hey, new thread!

Please recommend some models (no Apple) with good service & warranty.
1. Any Brand
2. Light weight
3. Any i5/i7
4. Below 2.5k
5. Light Gaming, Watch Movie, Word, Surfing
6. size 14"
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Dell currently has the best warranty support service in Malaysia.

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
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
(if you go for this, make sure you set the wireless to always on)
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2806893/+840
post 842 of this thread.

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

Lenovo
S410p, i3-4010U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1649[2.1kg], 4GB, 500GB, DOS; W8@RM1849
S410p, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1799[2.1kg], 4GB, 500GB, DOS; W8.1@RM1999

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

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
Use the remaining of your budget, if any, to increase RAM (4GB stick ~ RM110) especially if model come only with 2GB RAM.

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QUOTE(Y.J.S @ Jan 18 2014, 09:14 PM)
can you requote?
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Not a sale thread. Don't "quote", just list down the RSP.

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QUOTE(whatsup9891 @ Jan 18 2014, 12:49 PM)
1. Preferred Brand : Asus, Lenovo, Acer, Dell
2. Budget : No More RM 1600
3. Usage : Office, Presentation, Lite Websurf, Youtube
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 11' or 13'

I have found this two notebook, can you help me to choose which one and recommend me others notebook in range, thanks

Asus S300CA-C1050H
SAMSUNG ATIV BOOK 9 NP905S3G-K01
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Other than those 2, if you want traditional form factor, can also consider these:

Acer
V5-132P-3322Y6G50b, i3-3229Y + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768)@RM1799, 6GB, 500GB, W8
V5-171-53312G50s, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000@RM1799, 2GB, 500GB, W8
V5-132-10192G50, 1019Y + Intel HD@RM1099, 2GB, 500GB, W8.1

Asus
S200E, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768; touch)@RM1599[1.38kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8; colors: Grey/Pink/White, 2-cell, 1 year

Dell
Inspiron 11, Celeron 2955U + Intel HD + (1366x768;touch)@RM1299, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8

Lenovo
Ideapad S210T, i3-3217U + Intel HD +(1366x768, touch)@RM1699[1.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8

If you can consider hybrid, then:
Asus
T100TA-DK005H, Atom Z3740 + Intel HD + 32GB eMMC +500GB + (1366x768 IPS; touch)@RM1399, 2GB, W8.1, MS Offiec Home & Student, keyboard dock

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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QUOTE(angzecheng20 @ Jan 18 2014, 01:45 AM)
Hi guys, can help recommend a long lasting, good quality laptop that can last 3-5 yrs at least?

1. Preferred Brand
Dell, Asus, Lenovo(abit doubt the quality but impress with their spec vs price)
2. Budget
Rm2.5k-3.5k
3. Usage
Surfing web, Multimedia, programming, moderate gaming (mainly fps, D3 and Starcraft2)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size
14"

Preferably a laptop that:
have 1 TB, 8gb ram
Any recommendations? Thanks so much guys!
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Whether a laptop can last 3-5 years is depend on luck and your TLC as well.
You can use part of your budget to extend warranty to 3 years.

For RAM, you can upgrade after-market if standard spec come with < 8GB. 4GB RAM stick ~ RM110, 8GB ~ RM220.

Asus
K451LB-WX071H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199, 4GB, 750GB, W8
PRO45VJ-V0047X, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT635M@RM2399[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W7P
BU400VC-C3086G, i5-3337U + Nvidia NVS5200 Optimus + 128GB SSD + 500GB HDD@RM3599[1.64kg], 4GB, W8P

Dell
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 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm) + (1366x768; Touch)@RM2549, 4GB, W8.1, 3-cell

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
Z400 touch, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2399, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty
ThinkPad Edge E431, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM3379[2.14kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8Pro

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
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QUOTE(shadowzephyr @ Jan 20 2014, 11:28 AM)
That's gaming rig! XD
Maybe I need to revised the requirement a bit...

But still, no Ultrabook that have both HDD and bootable, regular size mSATA with good price?  blink.gif  I'm amazed.. They should at least build one.

I've even heard that mSATA starting to phased out with the new M2 (NGFF), not sure if that true.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.2
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Illegear RU-14 Pro, i7-4750HQ + Intel Iris Pro 5200 + (1920x1080 IPS)@RM3999[1.9kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), FreeDOS

Thin. Not too heavy. Have SATA and mSATA slot. IPS screen. Intel HD5200 is quite a ok IGPU.
Don't worry about m.2.
There aren't many m.2 card in retail yet, and more importantly most m.2 now is still stuck with SATA interface (m.2 SATA) rather than m.2 PCIe (which is the main point).
And unless you are dealing with very data intensive read / write transfer, SSD at SATA3 is quick enough for normal consumer (hey, most of the consumers in Malaysia haven't even heard about the gospel of SSD yet laugh.gif )

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QUOTE(jackycrazy @ Jan 20 2014, 05:14 PM)
1. Preferred Brand: Any
2. Budget:RM3k, best if won't use up all the money
3. Usage: University courses, mostly for presentation I guess, and also some gaming like SA or COD
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: Light and easy carry, screen size preferably don't be too small

Hi all...
I'm here to help my friend out to ask for a new laptop for his university course...
He's currently studying in UTAR in Civil Engineering course...
So I'm not sure if his course requires him to use any special function laptop...
He gave me a budget of RM3k and told me that it's best if the money is all used up...
So thanks all...biggrin.gif
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CAD, 3D mapping probably are the more heavy duty software your friend will use.

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

Price are RSP, negotiable.
He can opt for the Linux spec and get legal cheap OS from school.
Use remaining budget to extend warranty to 3 years on site ~ RM300.
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