Dell
Inspiron 14-3437, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1399[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), 4-cell; W8SL@RM1549
Inspiron 15, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000@RM1299[2.25kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell, Linux; W8SL@RM1499

Acer
E1-432-29552G50k, Intel 2955U + Intel HD@RM1099, 2GB, 500GB

Thanks for the recommendation. However I suppose those ultrabook style laptop are quite good with cooling due to aluminum body?

I have some very bad experience with heating problem which lead to several shutdown and motherboard burnt. Hence I'm quite particular with cooling system.

If you need something portable, the Microsoft Surfaces would be great picks
10"
Microsoft
Surface RT, Nvidia Tegra 3 + 32GB SSD + (1366x768; touch)@RM1099[680g]; WRT, 2GB
Surface RT, Nvidia Tegra 3 + 64GB SSD + (1366x768; touch)@RM1399[680g]; WRT, 2GB

if you need something larger for better viewing and typing pleasure:
14"
Acer E1-432G-29552G50k, Intel 2955U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1399, 2GB, 500GB, W8

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

Lenovo G400s, Pentium 2020 + Intel HD@RM1349, 4GB, 500GB, W8

Samsung NP370R4E, B997 + Intel HD@RM1399, 2GB, 500GB, W8

Thank you so much bro for the recommendation! Will look into it. Thanks alot!

there is no explained theory that a change in laptop chassis material can result in better cooling. if lets say the laptop is wholly built with aluminium, it can result in heat transfer from the heat trapped in the laptop to the chassis (since aluminium is a good heat conductor) which makes it warmer at the exhaust vents and heat trappable areas (which is located inside the laptop).

however, ultrabooks can do better in temperature control because they use a lower voltage CPU and do not have dedicated GC in them.

Let say both laptop have same cooling,
The one with aluminium body will have higher surface temperature, but lower component temperature.
While the one with plastic will have lower surface temperature, but higher component temperature.

Dear Sifus,

Appreciate your suggestions on this.

Brand: Any (long lasting and good warranty would be a big plus)
Budget: RM3000 exclude extended warranty (can add up to RM500, if it does make a difference)
Usage: Surfing, movies/dramas, might take up gaming again (eg: FIFA, FM, Diablo, Call of Duty, DotA, etc). Multi-tasking (watching movies/dramas, downloading, opening many tabs, all at the same time)
Screen size: Prefer 14", but can consider 13" as well.
Others: Windows, light-weight if possible.

* Am actually considering between Lenovo's 410p (seems pretty value for money?), Dell's Inspiron 14 7000 Series (love the aluminium design!) and Dell's Inspiron 14R. Which would be better?
* Worthwhile for me to drop by the upcoming PC Fair to get a better deal?

Thank you!

1. Preferred Brand : Any
2. Budget : <= 3.5k
3. Usage : CPU i7. With optical drive
4. Screen : Full HD / 15" / Touchscreen

thanks a lot.

This post has been edited by nothingology: Dec 5 2013, 01:30 AM

Looking for Ultrabook.

1. Preferred Brand - Toshiba /Lenovo or Asus
2. Budget - Not more then 3K
3. Usage - Normal daily usage for documentation and presentation.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 13 inch or lightest as possible

the best option for you to go for is Lenovo Y410P. if you go for Dell Inspiron 14 7000, you cant game because there is no dedicated GC option, while the 14R uses ULV CPU which might be a lil bottleneck.

IMO, if you wanna check out chicks, you should go to PC Fair.
or read this.

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

Dell
Vostro 3360, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000@RM2249[1.67kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W7HB; colors: red/silver/bronze

HP
Envy SpectreXT 13-2215TU, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD@RM2899[1.39kg], 4GB, W8,backlit keyboard

Samsung
Series 7 Ultra, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM2999[JBL][1.46kg], 4GB, W8

your budget is quite limited for me to give suggestions, but best if you can opt for the Samsung.

Acer out of competition...

HP Envy Touchsmart 15-J053TX, i7-4702MQ + Nvidia GT750M + (1920x1080;touch)@RM3499[2.56kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8

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, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3599,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB

Just found out this new model ASUS N56JR = I7-4700HQ / 12GB / 1TB HDD / GTX760 2GB / 15.6'' / WIN 8 - RM3810
How is it compare to above 2 model
TQ

you can refer this thread : https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2613184

that Asus is good too.. cheaper.. compare with specs... GTX that offer by illegear > Asus N56

1. Preferred Brand: HP
2. Budget: 2.5K
3. Usage: daily work + mild gaming (fifa 2014)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14" and above

how about this acer E1-522?

Windows 8 Single Language - AMD A - Series (A6 - 5200, 2 GHz, 2 MB) - 39.6 cm (15.6") LED - 16:9 HD - Active Matrix TFT Colour LCD - CineCrystal - AMD Radeon HD 8400 - 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM - 750 GB Serial ATA - DVD - Writer - Colour Black - Weight (Approximate) 2.40 kg - Maximum Battery Run Time 4 Hour

tempting spec.

Need help
1) no preference
2) max rm2300
3) light gaming, mostly on engineering software
4) light below 2.4 kg, 14 or 15 inch
Thanx

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

Price is RSP, negotiable.

E1-522-65204G75k, AMD A6-5200 + AMD HD8400@RM1499, 4GB, 750GB, W8

What is so "tempting" about this? That A6 is only about on par with Intel Haswell Celeron

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

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1849 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8@RM2049
Vostro 5470, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2249, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 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
Z400 touch, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2599, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty
G400s, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1799, 4GB, 500GB, W8
S410p, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2199[2.1kg], 4GB, 1TB, DOS; W8.1@RM2399, 2 yrs

Toshiba
Satellite M840-1070XR/XW, i5-3230M + AMD HD7670M@RM1999, 2GB, 500GB, W8SL; 2 years local warranty

Prices are RSP, negotiable.