Hi guys, it seems that Sony is doing promotion on its vaio laptops now and I came across the Vaio Pro 11 and Vaio Tap 11 (i5) at rm3099 and rm2999 which I find it quite attractive. Can I know which one is better? I am looking for something light, portable and yet powerful enough to run engineering softwares like autocad, matlab, etc. And will the small screen with such high resolution be a big problem? Thanks

Oh..2 floor away..then that's ok. Well any laptop 2 floor away i don't think there is good wifi reception right?
I was thinking router at ground floor, laptop at 1st floor already got problem.

I see the spec for 7000, its a dual band...what does that means?

I see... 2 floors away seems acceptable to me. Any other notebook with similar spec to the inspiron 7000 that you can recommend? (i7 4th gen, ultrabook, budget RM3500~)

dual band means you can connect to either the 2.4GHZ or 5GHZ band wifi. 2.4GHZ is the most common wifi band and can be very congested. 5GHZ is less common/congested which should provide more stable wifi. (but you'll need a router that support dualband wifi)

those laptops arent sufficient for you to do those works. those ultrabooks you listed are just for normal and office use. if you want a real power horse, you can look at this :

Illegear
RE-13 Pro, i5-4200M + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080 IPS)@RM3999[2kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster Cinema], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), Backlit Keyboard, FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i5-4200M - i7-4900MQ]
RU-14 Pro, i7-4750HQ + Intel Iris Pro 5200 + (1920x1080 IPS)@RM3999[1.9kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), FreeDOS

MSI
GE40-2OC-290MY, i7-4702MQ + Nvidia GTX760M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4199[1.9kg], 8GB, 1TB(7200rpm), W8

prices in RRP and negotiable.

i7 4th gen ultrabook not possible with that budget. the only best option you can get is the Dell Inspiron 14 7000.

the 2 that closest and nearest to your budget :

Lenovo
Yoga 2 pro, i7-4500U + Intel HD4400 + 256GB SSD + (3200x1800 IPS; touch)@RM4199[1.39kg], 8GB, W8.1, 2 yrs

Acer
Aspire S7-392-74504G12, i7-4500U + Intel HD4400 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; touch)@RM3999[1.3kg], 4GB, W8.1

hi guys
Preferred Brand : any
2. Budget : below at 1.7k
3. Usage : editing, multitask
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : screen size 14' , good warranty and after-sale service.
5. core i3/i5
6. got nvidia gt720m 2gb atleast

Hi all, new here. Need laptop for upcoming D3 exp and regular MMO

Preferred Brand : Not acer
2. Budget : max 3.5k
3. Usage : Games
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 15.6 FHD a must!
5. i5/i7
6. good enough for high on some online and steam games

Is it worth it to buy now or wait for new graphic cards? Currently using office laptop at home to browse so no games for me...

1. Preferred Brand : Any
2. Budget : Not more than 3k
3. Usage : Assignment, Gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : Prefer slimmer ones and able to support most games

Thanks ts.
I'm also thinking about getting a Macbook..

Brand : any
Budget : 2k-3k
Usage : surfing, Microsoft Office,
Other than criteria : portable as I may need to bring it to work and back home

Hi sifus. I am currently trying to get a laptop for my sister. She wants the laptop to be sleek and good looking. And also as light as possible. She is a business uni student. Ultrabook will be good if possible.
1. Preferred Brand : ANY reliable brand (Just not Acer)
2. Budget : Around 2k, 2.5k MAX
3. Usage : Minor Gaming, Surfing, mainly Microsoft office i think? I dont really know what they use in business.
4. Preferred Screen Size : Any size 14' and below would be good.

Thanks sifus.

This post has been edited by mexboiiqq: Mar 8 2014, 07:52 PM

1. Brand : Main priority to Dell as they having good warranty service

2. Budget : 2k to 2.5k ( if cant find laptop as this range,do tell me how much do I need to pay more)

3. Usage : AUTOCAD, programming and web development

4. Screen : 14 or above

Other : *FHD* (for more workspace)
: *Install a SSD myself*
: *add more RAM myself*
: *Game performance would be not needed,no gaming at all*

must have good warranty service, this is your option :

Dell Inspiron 14, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1699 [1.99kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8.1SL@RM1899

prices in RRP, negotiable.

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-471MY, i7-4800MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3499,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB

EDIT : if you can wait and not urgent to get a laptop, then you can wait for Lenovo Y50, which will be released around Q2. better specs will be offered that time.
if you want slimmer laptops, then you might need to sacrifice some performance. your options :

Lenovo
Z400 touch, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2799, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty

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 want higher performance but a little bulkier :

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

prices in RRP and negotiable, for both persons.

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Mar 8 2014, 10:58 PM

Dell
Vostro 5470, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1899, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell

ASUS
S300CA-C1033H, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768;touch)@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB, W8

Samsung
Book 9 Lite NP905S3G-K01MY, AMD A6-1450 + AMD HD8250 + 128GB SSD@RM1999[1.58kg], 4GB, W8
Series 7 Ultra, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM2999[JBL][1.46kg], 4GB, W8

Sony
Vaio SVT13133CVS, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768; touch) + (24GB SSD + 500GBHDD)@RM2799[1.6kg], 4GB, W8; color: silver; Vaio carrying case
Vaio SVT13126CVS, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768;touch) + 128GB SSD@RM2899[1.66kg], 4GB, W8; color: silver; Vaio carrying case

prices in RRP, negotiable except Samsung and Sony.
Dell
Vostro 5470, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2249, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell

HP
Pavilion 14-N208TX, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768; touch)@RM2499[2.03kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8.1; colors: silver/black

my opinion is Dell will be a better choice, it weighs 1.62kg and very slim. good choice for girls. prices for both laptops are in RRP and negotiable.

hey there, welcome back. for your budget, it is a problem with FHD screen as your preferred taste. if you prioritize AUTOCAD performance more and FHD screen, its better for you to top up your budget to 3.5k for this :

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

a little brother version (cheaper but no FHD screen) with 3.2k :

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

if you prioritize warranty service but will have weaker performance (within your budget) :

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

prices in RRP and negotiable.

1. Preferred Brand:As long as it can at least last for 4-5 years,any brand is just fine.
2. Budget:3000-4000.
3. Usage:daily usage(for university student),slightly gaming(dota 2 or lol),movie and music most of the time.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size:not less than 14 inch.

a laptop is hardly to survive after 3 years (averagely) of usage. if you want it to last longer, 1st you must service the laptop once or 2 times a year and 2nd, its your luck. anyway :
high performance :

ASUS N56JR-S4018H, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GTX760M + (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

MSI GE60-2OC-471MY, i7-4800MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3499,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB

Illegear RE-15, i5-4200M + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080)@RM3499[2.6kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster Cinema], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i5-4200M - i7-4900MQ]

normal performance :

MSI GP60-2OD-034MY, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT740M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM2999, 4GB, 750GB, W8, steel series KB

Lenovo Z510, i7-4702MQ + Nvidia GT740M@RM2799[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs

Dell Inspiron 15 7000, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) + (1920x1080; Touch)@RM3599[2.6kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8SL, backlit keyboard, 58Whr

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

prices in RRP and negotiable.

Thank you. Haha

1. Preferred Brand: LENOVO
2. Budget: 3.5K
3. Usage: Gaming, movie, music
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14 and above

Definitely Y510p!