co-sponsored.
but we didnt get paid.

haha, lets see what sifu T.J. can do 1st, or tell him to ask us to be heng dai.

EDIT : lets get back to the topic. i smell danger of warnstick from here.

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Dec 18 2013, 11:47 PM

since your usage isnt that demanding, i suggest you save back some bucks and get a lighter and cheaper laptops, instead extend the warranty to 3 years on-site to save your hassle during work.

Lenovo
S410p, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400M@RM1699[2.1kg], 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS
S510p, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1849[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, DOS

Dell
Inspiron 14, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1699 [1.99kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8.1SL@RM1899
Inspiron 15, i5-4200U + AMD HD8670M @RM1699[2.25kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell, Linux; W8.1SL@RM1899

ASUS
A550CC-XX530H, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2099[2kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; colors: black/red/white

prices are RRP and negotiable.

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Dec 19 2013, 08:37 AM

for your usage, just save up the budget and get one with i3 is enough.

Dell
Inspiron 14-3437, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1399[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), 4-cell; W8SL@RM1549
Vostro 5470, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1899, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell

Lenovo
S410p, i3-4010U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1649[2.1kg], 4GB, 500GB, DOS; W8@RM1849

prices are RRP and negotiable. use the remaining budget to extend warranty and upgrade to SSD for better loading performance.

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Dec 19 2013, 03:28 PM

turn back a few pages and you will see it.
its basically overpriced but still a good and recommended laptop if the person has a good budget.

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

HP
Pavilion 14-N059TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099[2.03kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; colors: silver/black

Lenovo
Y410p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5)@RM2899, 4GB, 1TB, DOS, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3399[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8.1, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs
Z510, i7-4702MQ + Nvidia GT740M@RM2799[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs

ASUS
S551LB-CJ120H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2699[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8, 3-cell

if your programming benefits quad core, its better to choose the Y410P/Y510P or Z510. prices are RRP and negotiable.

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Dec 20 2013, 08:45 AM

Lenovo
Z400 touch, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2599, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty
Z510, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs, color: white

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04 , 6 cell; W8SL@RM2699
Inspiron 15R, i7-4500U + AMD HD8850M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Linux, 65WHr; W8SL@RM2699 (WARNING : keyboard flexes)

prices are RSP and negotiable.

Y510P and GE60.

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

Dell
Inspiron 14-3421, 1007U + Intel HD@RM999[1.99kg], Linux, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell; W8SL@RM1099
Inspiron 14-3437, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1399[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), 4-cell; W8SL@RM1549

Lenovo
G400s, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1299, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS; W8@RM1499

when you mentioned dirt-cheap laptop, that means you cant full fill your 'nice and pretty' requirement. the closest one to you is this :

Dell
Inspiron 14 7000, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2699[2.02kg], 6GB(soldered), , W8SL, backlit keyboard, 58Whr, No ODD

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Dec 21 2013, 09:28 AM

Thin and games dont go along.

not sure if these are slim enough for you.

Lenovo
S410p, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2199[2.1kg], 4GB, 1TB, DOS; W8.1@RM2399, 2 yrs
S510p, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1849[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, DOS
Z400 touch, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2199, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty
Z510, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs, color: white

HP
Pavilion 14-N059TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099[2.03kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; colors: silver/black

Dell
Vostro 5470, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2249, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell

prices are RSP and negotiable.

what if i say, the cooling part doesnt go along?
the thinner your laptop, the more heat you get.

EDIT : Razer Blade is not available in Malaysia.

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Dec 22 2013, 01:50 AM

for engineering use, you should take advantage of quad cores, higher amount of RAM and a GPU as well. anyway, long lasting battery is very subjective. if you use the engineering software on battery mode, then it will drain faster than on battery mode + WiFi. the closest option for you (no long lasting battery) :

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

price is RSP and negotiable. use the remaining budget to extend RAM to 8GB and get a Windows 7.

Lenovo
Z400 touch, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2599, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty

approx 2~2.1kg.

i cant guarantee this laptop has the best performance compared to the last 2 options i recommended, but it fullfils your criteria.

Dell
Vostro 5470, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2249, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell

dont expect the sifus here own the all the laptops that you eyed at. i still dont understand, why some people cant use Google and instead like being spoon fed?

here

this is the last spoon feed. anymore of it and we wont tolerate it.

Merry Christmas! finally, i got a 2 days break.
gonna shopping at LYP later.

good day and merry xmas.

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

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

prices are RRP and negotiable.

with that budget, totally cant get a laptop that can runs your graphics engineering software smoothly.
i'd say you will need a quad core laptop with a decent graphics.

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

or if you can top up your budget, this also can be gooding.

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1849 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8@RM2049