Need a new laptop to replace current one after it fell down and chip off.  

Purpose : Working and gaming laptop

Budget: RM 2,000 - RM 3,500 (Not exceeding RM4,000 on maximum budget)

Main must have feature: 1. Around 13 -14"
                                    2. SSD quick start up
                                    3. Not too heavy (<2 kg)

Jobscope: 1. Photo editing
              2. Video editing

Must have specs:  upgradable to 8 GB RAM

Brand: No specific (definitely no Acer, had horrible experience)

Lenovo
U410T, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT710M + 24GB SSD + 500GB + (1366x768; touch)@RM2699, 4GB, W8, 2 years warranty

Asus
UX32VD-R3001H, i5-3317U + Nvidia GT620M + 24GB mSATA SSD + 500GB HDD@RM3099[1.45kg], 4GB, W8

Dell
Vostro 3360, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000 + 32GB SSD + 500GB(5400rpm) HDD@RM2199[1.67kg], 4GB, W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze
XPS13, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM3199[1.36kg], 4GB, W8, backlit
XPS13, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 256GB SSD + (1920x1080)@RM3999[1.36kg], 8GB, W8, backlit

Hello guys, my mom need some help with laptop recommendations. Hope u sifus can help! Thanks!

1. Preferred Brand
-Does not matter as long as a reliable and established one.

2. Budget
-10k-12k (Don't ask why it's this high)

3. Usage
-Programming, running simulations, matlab, mathematica

4. Preferred laptop/screen size
-Not sure, but she would like to use the screen for teaching purposes using teaching softwares

5. Other requirements
-Flip screen and touchscreen so that can use pen to teach.

Thanks again!

Yup Sifu I read this but they are more than 2kg which is not nice to carry around 

I would give up buying one just to be able to play dota as my current one serve me well 

So out of the 4 brands for 13" which would be the best pick then? 

Thanks sifu for your suggestion 
Just wanna ask if Intel HD4000 is okay for my jobscope mentioned above? (Dunno why but got bad impression of intel graphic card)
After doing deeper research into your suggestion i realized that most of them have integrated battery ..
(Although i know its already a trend for the ultrabooks to have integrated battery)
i'm thinking of having removable battery since at times i could be working on the laptop for hours so i just wanna leave out the battery and straight use ac power outlet.
Can help recommend any laptop which does have removable battery?
SSD can be moved to the optional section of specs (don't mind if don't have)

Hi all sifus here, my sis need some help with laptop recommendations.
Hope u guys can help! Thanks you very much!
1. Preferred Brand-
- Doesn't matter as long as a reliable and established one.
- I'm using Lenovo Y410, which was also bought after get advice from sifus here, and i'm very happy and satisfied with it. 

2. Budget
- around 2K

3. Usage
- do some Accounting.(Her job is accountant)
- downloading movie(heat issue?)
- play some games like maple story, Resident Evil 4, and some LAN or On9 games. (mid range graphic game i think)

4. Preferred laptop/screen size
- Normal one will do.

5. Other requirements
- lightweight is prefered, but normal weight also ok.

I hv 1 laptop in mind, but wonder why at lenovo website show that this model didnt have lan port, but the picture gallery show that it hv lan port?
S410p, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2099[2.1kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8, 2 yrs
link: lenovo S410p

Hope for sifus reply asap. Thanks again! 

Preffered Brand:MSI/Lenovo(Other brand is ok , brand is not a high concern)

Budget: RM3.5k-RM4.5k

Usage:Gaming(Crysis ,BF4, ....etc),lite video editing, multimedia.

Size: 15.6 (Bigger screen is acceptable but prefer 15.6)

Main concern is the PC spec for gaming and cooling (great spec but shitty cooling is not for me).

15"
X552CL-SX104D/105D, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT710M@RM1799[2.3kg], 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS; 1 year warranty, colors: black/white
K551LB-XX210H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8, 4-cell
S550CB-CJ102H i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB + (1366x768; touch)@RM2499[1.83kg], 4GB, W8
S551LB-CJ120H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2599[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8, 3-cell

14"
A450LC-WX083H/084H, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2699[2.1kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8; 4-cell; colors: red/white
Haha I'm just quoting what are available in your specified budget.. Not sifu in anything :/
The listed laptops are mainly for portability, they do not have dedicated graphic card.
You could opt for these if you want

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

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

Lenovo
Ideapad Flex 14, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M +(1366x768; touch) + 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM2299, 4GB, W8, 2 yrs; colors: black/orange

These are in the 14" range and would probably weigh around 2.5kg or less (u need to check the specific details on this one i forgot)
Illegear RS-15 Lite   
Lenovo
S300, 1007U + Intel HD @RM899[1.8kg], 2GB,500GB(5400rpm), freeDOS; W8@RM1099
S400T, B987 + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768, touch)@RM1499[1.8kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8

MSI
S12, E1-2100 + AMD HD8210@RM1099[1.3kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8; 1 year warrant

Asus
X401A-091/092/093R, B820 + Intel HD3000@RM1299[1.85kg], 2GB, 500GB, W8; colors: black/white/green; 1 year warranty

Thank you bro really help me

Hi there all sifus...its good to know that here got some advice to get for buying new laptops...I also have an enquiry to be made

Preffered Brand:Lenovo/ASUStek/ACER/DELL (no HP or SONY)

Budget: RM3.4k

Usage:AutoCAD+Gaming (means beefy graphics is priority) like HAWX2|PES2014|COD MW3

Size: 14"

Concern: Should Have HDMI port|DVD Player/Writer|Beefy Processor+Graphics| Storage is not a concern but if good is a bonus

Sunday afternoon, I was just about to buy the RM4,899 variant of the 13" Retina MacBook Pro. Then I thought I should ask you guys one more time before purchasing such an expensive laptop.

Of course, for now I am very biased towards the rMBP. But I would like to know non-Mac alternatives that:

• Is slim, light and portable
• Has an SSD (no hybrid nor mechanical disks please)
• Lasts for more than 6 hours per charge on web surfing
• At least a 1080p (full HD screen)
• IPS screen (or good TNs)
• Performance is the least priority but as fast as possible
• Budget isn't a thing  (but the laptop must worth its pricetag)

I'm considering:

Sony Vaio Pro SVP13218PGB but:
          - More expensive than the rMBP (Macs have better resale value)
          - 4GB of RAM is not enough for large projects in Photoshop/Illustrator

Sony Vaio Fit SVF15N18PG but:
          - Weighs a ton
          - Mechanical HDD
          - Short life span

Asus ZenBook UX301LA - DE016H but:
          - Not worth the price (IMHO. Then the DE017H variant has too little RAM and storage space)
          - Hear say the scaling issue is ridiculous
          - No HDMI! (thou it comes with adapters for the DisplayPort)
(UX302 has a mechanic HDD, so no)

Dell XPS 13-9333 but:
          - Like all other Dells, no numpad FN mode
          - Pricing

HP Spectre 13-3002tu but:
          - Price
          -  128GB of storage
Thank you.

Hi there all sifus...its good to know that here got some advice to get for buying new laptops...I also have an enquiry to be made

Preffered Brand:Lenovo/ASUStek/ACER/DELL (no HP or SONY)

Budget: RM3.4k

Usage:AutoCAD+Gaming (means beefy graphics is priority) like HAWX2|PES2014|COD MW3

Size: 14"

Concern: Should Have HDMI port|DVD Player/Writer|Beefy Processor+Graphics| Storage is not a concern but if good is a bonus

Bro why no HP specifically? I dont mean anything but Im considering to buy the HP out of the 4 13" laptop suggested by Sifu.

I havent tried HP before, have been using Acer for the apst 5 yrs.

Thanks

to be frank, of all the laptops you listed, rMBP has the best spec around. Iris graphics (powerful integrated graphics by Intel), 256GB storage and decent build quality. if you like to have Windows, you can always bootcamp it.

If you are comfortable with mac os x and u really want the ssd. The mbp is a good choice as it is. Windows bootcamp is there if u want it

Don't really need Windows by the looks of it. Thank you both.

Its a matter of experience maybe. As an example alot of people would not like acer as a brand. But me myself using acer for 10years + had no problem whatsoever

My boss want me to look for a notebook with this criteria but I can only find >15" with this price range:

1. Processor: Must Intel Core i7 latest generation.
2. RAM: 8GB or above
3. Storage: 750gb or above
4. Graphic card: any
5. Brand: any (priority on Asus, Lenovo)
6. Screen size: 14". Must not above 15"
7. Others: Slim profile(if possible).

Budget: RM4k and below.

3 Models if possible

Sunday afternoon, I was just about to buy the RM4,899 variant of the 13" Retina MacBook Pro. Then I thought I should ask you guys one more time before purchasing such an expensive laptop.

Of course, for now I am very biased towards the rMBP. But I would like to know non-Mac alternatives that:

• Is slim, light and portable
• Has an SSD (no hybrid nor mechanical disks please)
• Lasts for more than 9 hours per charge on web surfing
• At least a 1080p (full HD screen)
• IPS screen (or good TNs)
• Performance is the least priority but as fast as possible
• Budget isn't a thing  (but the laptop must worth its pricetag)

corrected...

nice choice and it was my favorite mac variant also, and welcome to OS X, all things you do can be done on OS X, please consider add a ACPP when it almost time end...

you would not miss w8.1 that much, and still there are boot camp if you need it...

My boss want me to look for a notebook with this criteria but I can only find >15" with this price range:

1. Processor: Must Intel Core i7 latest generation.
2. RAM: 8GB or above
3. Storage: 750gb or above
4. Graphic card: any
5. Brand: any (priority on Asus, Lenovo)
6. Screen size: 14". Must not above 15"
7. Others: Slim profile(if possible).

Budget: RM4k and below.

3 Models if possible

Acer and HP always hold the rumor for poor quality. My opinion is that god is playing with their luck.

My boss want me to look for a notebook with this criteria but I can only find >15" with this price range:

1. Processor: Must Intel Core i7 latest generation.
2. RAM: 8GB or above
3. Storage: 750gb or above
4. Graphic card: any
5. Brand: any (priority on Asus, Lenovo)
6. Screen size: 14". Must not above 15"
7. Others: Slim profile(if possible).

Budget: RM4k and below.

3 Models if possible