1. Preferred Brand- Any except apple
2. Budget- Around rm1500
3. Usage- Wanting to get a laptop mostly for college and university usage. A light one would be helpful i think.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size- 15.6' or anything around this

Thanks

You can't get Apple with that budget
Please be more specific on the course that you are going to do in college / university.
15" will not be light (i.e. < 2kg).

Do you realise that thin and light is actually not a good idea for gaming laptop?

Anyway:

Asus
N550JV-CN077H, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GT750M + (1920x1080; IPS matte)@RM3799[2.7kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8, backlit keyboard
N56JR-S4018H, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GTX760M + (1920x1080)@RM3999[2.7kg], 12GB, 1TB, W8.1, backlit keyboard

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

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
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3999[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, GN37 exGPU & ODD, 120w+170w psu, 2 yrs

MSI
GE60-2OC, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3099,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB
GE60-2OC, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3599,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB
GE60-2OE, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4299,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, backlit keyboard

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

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

1. Preferred Brand : Any expect Acer
2. Budget : less than 3k
3. Usage : gaming, office using, programming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 14 inch

This post has been edited by reverie88: Dec 28 2013, 06:03 PM

On the connection to projector:
She may try a HDMI/VGA adapter (btw, lots of newer projector models have HDMI port now).

The issue is VGA port is actually quite thick, so most of the thin and light laptop could not fit it in (there are ways, like a hedge shape for the keyboard base so that VGA can fit in at the back), and also a lot of new laptop don't have VGA port already.

Does she do any 3D graphic in mathlab or simulation? If so, discrete graphic will be good, that's why the Vostro 5470 is a good idea.
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 she don't do heavy 3D, and she really want VGA, and 13" is not too small for her eye, then this is nice:
HP
ProBook 430 G1, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + (1366x768, anti-glare)@RM2399[1.5kg], 4GB, 500GB (5400rpm), W7P/W8P, 44WHr, spill-resistant keyboard
The anti-glare screen is a god send

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Dec 28 2013, 06:08 PM

Your budget is at a no-mans-land, in a way
Solidwork and Pro E really can make use of Quadro / FirePro GPU, but models that spec with them are out of your budget.

Dell
Precision M4800

HP
ZBook 15, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia Quadro K1100M + (1920x1080; anti glare)@RM6399, 4GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8

www.illegear.com
Illegear RS-15, i7-4700MQ + AMD 8970M + (1920x1080)@RM5799[3.1kg][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

So you are basically left with consumer class machine with consumer class GeForce GPU (AutoCAD is good since latest version has migrated to DirectX).

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

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

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

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

Inspiron 14R - RM 2,699.00

Processor
4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-4500U processor (4M Cache, up to 3.0 GHz)
Windows 8.1 Single Language (64Bit) English
8GB 2 DIMM (2x4GB) DDR3L 1600Mhz
1TB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
14.0 inch LED Backlit Display with Truelife and HD resolution (1366 x 768)
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M 2GB DDR5

http://configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/con...s=dhs&cs=mydhs1

if want touch screen add RM 300

http://configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/con...s=dhs&cs=mydhs1

How much is Dell M4800?
what do you think of Dell Precision M4600/M4700, Lenovo Thinkpad W520/W530, or HP Elitebook 8560w/8570wz?
Are they found-able in Malaysia?
HP Elitebook 8470w is around rm5100.

So most of the mobile workstation are basically more than rm5k?

M4800 is expensive, > RM6k We don't have detail spec and price anymore, you have to ask Dell distributors for quotation.

Precision, Thinkpad W, Elitebook are all good stuff.
Those are older models, you really need to do leg work to find stock (and make sure they are brand new sealed unit, not display / refurbished unit.)

EliteBook 8570w, i7-3520M + Nvidia Quadro K1000M + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM6299, 4GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W7P/W8
EliteBook 8470w, i7-3520M + AMD FirePro M2000 + (1600x900)@RM5099, 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), W7P, anti-glare, 3 years
Precison M4700, i7-3720M + Nvidia Quadro K1000M@RM5800, 4GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W7P [Screen Upgrade: FHD, FHD IPS RGB] [CPU Upgrade: up to i7-3920XM] [GPU Upgrade: Quadro K2000M] [RAM up to 32GB]

Yes, mobile workstation is expensive. If you don't need mobility, stick with desktop, a lot cheaper

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Dec 28 2013, 07:16 PM

i still prefer mobility.
do you think EliteBook 8470w is good enough for me?
is ssd necessary?

what is the meaning of no-man's -land anyway?

Hahaha caz my laptop was given to my younger brother and i need another one. Imgonna do foundation in science at local uni. 2kg is fine for me any value for money ones? And wont cause too much problems
Thanks

1. Brand - Any
2. Budget - RM3400 (Max)
3. Purpose - Gaming,surfing net, watching hentai
4. Preference screen size- 15 -17 inch
Thanks!

If you can still find EliteBook 8470W brand new unit, by all means go for it
SSD will improve responsiveness a lot whenever laptop need to save/read file, do window swap file, boot up, ... you can make do with HDD 1st, and upgrade later on if you want. 256GB is ~ RM600. SSD price is dropping fast every year, so may be 2 years later, for RM600 you can get SSD of much larger capacity.
"no-man's-land" - neither here nor there. Your budget is a bit short for a great mobile workstation, but too much for a consumer class machine

Hey guys, change my criteria a bit cause im so fussy XD

Brand : Dell, Asus, MSI, Lenovo
Budget : Max 2.8k
Purpose : Gaming, Watching shows
Screen size : 15.6'

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

hahaha.. bro.. i revised my budget abit. RM3100 is the furthest i can go.. i've screened thru some models and i find that Lenovo y410 and MSI GE60 2OC-097US 15.6" are equally good.. except that MSI has a bigger screen .. Do you mind providing me some other brands that are on par with these? I couldnt make up my mind @@

Hi all

1. Brand: Any brand
2. Budget: +/- 3k
3. Purpose: Office work, surfing and gaming (at least GT740M and above)
4. Preferred laptop size: 13 - 14 inch

*Please include the weight in your suggestions

Many Thanks.

Foundation in science probably will not use any software that is too CPU/GPU demanding.
But models at RM1.5k price range normally give off a bit of "flimsy" feel, so you need to make do
If you really want 15", then:

Acer
E1-572G-54204G50k, i5-4200U + AMD HD8570M@RM1699[2.35kg], 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS
E1-572G-54204G1Tr, i5-4200U + AMD HD8750M@RM1999[2.35kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8.1

Asus
A550CC-XX307/308/309, i3-3217U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1699[2.3kg], 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS

Dell
Inspiron 15, i5-4200U + AMD HD8670M @RM1699[2.25kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell, Linux; W8.1SL@RM1899
Inspiron 15R, i5-4200U + AMD HD8670M @RM1999[2.32kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), Linux, 65WHr; W8SL@RM2199

Lenovo
G500S, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1499, 2GB, 500GB, FreeDOS
G500S, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS

Prices are RSP, negotiable.
FreeDOS mean you need to get and install OS yourself. You should be able to get cheap legal OS from school.

weight - don't expect to be spoon fed lah. Do some research yourself

You can't afford 13" with discrete GPU. Only 14".

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

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

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

Lenovo
Y410p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5)@RM2899, 4GB, 1TB, DOS, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty
Z400 touch, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2399, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty

Sony
Vaio SVF14318SG, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768;touch)@RM2399, 4GB, 500GB, W8SL

Toshiba
Satelite L40-AS125XG/B/W, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2299[Onkyo], 2GB, 750GB, 3 years local warranty, W8;

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

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