ASUS N56JR-S4018H, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GTX760M + (1920x1080)@RM3999[2.7kg], 12GB, 1TB, W8.1, backlit keyboard

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

for better thermal profile, definitely go for Illegear.

i5 + touchscreen - brown
i5 + non-touchscreen - white
i7 + non-touchscreen - black

only 3 official colours are available.

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Dec 26 2013, 08:58 AM

for your requirements, its good to have a bigger laptop with dedicated graphics. so i would at least suggest you to take a 14 inch laptop rather than 13 inch, as those are more inclined towards business/girl's/normal/business students usage. some more, 13 inch laptops rarely have dedicated graphics to support your medium settings in dota 2. so, your options :

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

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

if you want lighter or thinner, can go for the HP Pavilion 14. prices are in RSP and negotiable.

Acer
V7-582PG-74508G52k, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM3399[2.2kg], 8GB, W8

price is RRP and negotiable.

Cha3m basic usage dont need budget that high. can take a look at this :

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

price is RSP and negotiable.

not as fast as i7-4700MQ but since you want something thin and light, thats the best for you. you can even take advantage of the IPS screen in the Acer for your photoshop usage, as it has more vibrant colours compared to TN screens.

the main point here is not whether get U or not. its the point that i suggest based on your requirements, which is a light laptop. normally light laptops hardly have MQ CPU, so that makes it hard to find a high performance laptop that fits your criteria. if you dont mind about weight, you can look at this :

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

haha, as long she likes it, price is never a problem.
but IMO, yeah, it is a waste for buying a laptop with that price tag and ended up not benefiting those specs.

ASUS
G750JX-T4059H [3D], i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GTX770M + (1920x1080 3D) + Bluray@RM5599[4.5kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, 3D kit

Alienware 17, i7-4800MQ + Nvidia GTX770M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + 64GB mSATA + 750GB(7200rpm) + Bluray@RM7999[4.15kg], 16GB, W8SL, 802.11ac
Alienware 17, i7-4800MQ + Nvidia GTX770M + (1920x1080; 3D) + 64GB mSATA + 750GB(7200rpm) + Bluray@RM8499[4.15kg], 16GB, W8SL, 802.11ac

MSI
GT70-2OD, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX780M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM6999[Dynaudio], 16GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series multi color backlit KB
GT70-2OD, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX780M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM8499[Dynaudio], 16GB, 2X64GB SSD, 750GB(7200rpm), bluray, W8, steel series multi color backlit KB

Illegear RS-17, i7-4700MQ + AMD 8970M + (1920x1080)@RM6099[3.9kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster X-FI MB3], 8GB, 500GB(7200rpm), Multi-Color Programmable Backlit Keyboard, FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i5-4200M - i7-4930MX] [GPU Options: AMD 8970M, Nvidia GTX765M, Nvidia GTX770M, Nvidia GTX780M, Nvidia Quadro K1000M, Nvidia Quadro K3000M]
Illegear RX-17, i7-4700MQ + AMD 8970M + (1920x1080)@RM6999[3.9kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster X-FI MB3], 8GB, 500GB(7200rpm), Multi-Color Programmable Backlit Keyboard, FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i5-4200M - i7-4930MX] [GPU Options: Single/Dual AMD 8970M CrossfireX, Single/Dual Nvidia GTX765M SLI, Single/Dual Nvidia GTX780M SLI]

price is RSP and negotiable. for epic win, i would recommend you to take the Illegear RX-17 with dual GTX780M. unforgettable performance.

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Dec 27 2013, 09:15 AM

OMG, pervert spotted.
nah, just joking. anyway :

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

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

if you are movie enthusiast, you should take full HD screens. for other brands, there isnt anymore.

EDIT : price can be negotiated. try get Y510P for RM3200.

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Dec 29 2013, 12:26 AM

Acer
R7-572G-54208G1T, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT750M + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM3599[2.5kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8.1

only if you can throw out light weight

for me, it is worth it. the problem is the unstable touchpad but problem can be solved with an external mouse.

do research on your own is better.

local - claim warranty direct from manufacturer inside the particular country, no matter on-site or carry in.
international - claim warranty direct from manufacturer everywhere regardless where you are. however, it is subjected to T&C and availability of the model in the country.

BTW, this question is too general. I would suggest you to do research on every manufacturer's warranty policy before asking at here.

starting from Intel HD5000, all the games with lowest settings at HD resolution is playable.

if im not mistaken, Vostro 5470 also included a fingerprint scanner, may ease and secure your Windows log in.

those multimedia or gaming laptops will benefit you. but for SSD, it is quite impossible.

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]
Illegear RU-14 Pro, i7-4750HQ + Intel Iris Pro 5200 + (1920x1080 IPS)@RM3999[1.9kg], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), FreeDOS

Apple is overpriced, for Acer, Dell and ASUS, there is an option for it but they are 15" models, so they are out. so if you put out 13-14in, you can get this :

Acer
V7-582PG-74508G52k, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM3399[2.2kg], 8GB, W8
V7-582PG-74501225k, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M + 256GB SSD + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM3999[2.2kg], 12GB, W8.1

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

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. do note that Dell doesnt use IPS screen but during my hands on, the colour accuracy is very good, its like the best TN panel out there in the market. even the colours hardly wash out.

Acer
E1-472G-54204G1Tk, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT820M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB, W8.1

Lenovo
G400s, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB, W8

yes you can, in the tablet only. why not to google, instead asking in the recommendations thread?

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Jan 2 2014, 09:17 AM

that price means the spec comes with i3 and a GT720M graphics card. actually, what is your usage?