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Walao, the Recommendations thread V20 sure ended very fast
Time for V22 yo~



Laptop models and associated prices can be found here: LYN Notebook Price Catalog V4

Please do your research properly before buying ya, there are ORIGINAL and REFURBISHED notebooks out there. So don't get conned!

With the help of the sifus here, we hope that you will be able to find the best laptop for your usage~
Happy Hunting!


Thanks alot to God lee_what2004 sifu for his time in giving recommendations and updating the pricelist~

Special thanks to nexus2238, raymondtong94, devour sifus for their relentless participation in this thread, I'm sure many are grateful for your recommendations Keep it up guys~


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Is i5 sufficient for Photoshop?

Please recommend some models (no Apple) with good service & warranty.

1. Haswell
2. Light gaming
3. Photoshop
4. FHD screen
5. 14-15 inch
6. Budget <3.5k


Thank you.

This post has been edited by profdra: Dec 4 2013, 12:49 PM

Less than 2kg for 14-15" FHD screen below RM3.5k?

There's none that I can think of because of that weight requirement. The closest is probably the MSI GE40 at around RM3.9k. But it is known to have heat issues due to the thin chasis and the graphics card.

QUOTE(baibai @ Nov 25 2013, 03:35 PM)
Hi Sifuss, need advice~

1. Preferred Brand: HP (other brand is possible if HP do not have suitable model)
2. Budget: +/-5k
3. Usage: Autocad Plant 3D, Engineering analysis and calculation software (heavy graphic card usage)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14" and above


Nothing suitable from HP at the moment. Their workstations are RM6k and up
For your budge, can consider an Illegear RE-15:

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

*Illegear is having its free 120GB Crucial M500 SSD promotion
*Use remaining budget to extend warranty to 3 years, get an OS, upgrade to an i7 quad core processor, upgrade to at least 8GB RAM. You will still have around RM300+ (Assume RM5k) for other goody upgrades

Other alternatives:
15.6"
Asus
N550JV-CN077H, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GT750M + (1920x1080; IPS matte)@RM3699[2.7kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8, backlit keyboard
N56JR-S4018H, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GT760M + (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

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

MSi GE60-2OE, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM4299,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, backlit keyboard

*Prices in RRP ,negotiable
Copy from V21

If I increase my budget to +/-7k, and not restrict to HP, what other model and brand can recommend? Do I need SSD? 1. Preferred Brand: Any
2. Budget: +/-7k
3. Usage: Autocad Plant 3D, Engineering analysis and calculation software (heavy graphic card usage)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14" and above, light weight if possible

kytz sifu is right, closest would be these:
14"
MSI GE40-2OC, i7-4702MQ + Nvidia GTX760M + (1600x900; anti-glare)@RM3499[1.8kg], 4GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8

*Note its HD+, not FullHD for this model

15.6"
Acer
R7-572G-54208G1T, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT750M + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM3599[2.5kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8.1

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

*Prices in RRP, negotiable

There are more picks if you (i) disregard the weight; (ii) up your budget

Holy, that is a good budget
For ~RM7k, can consider these:
15.6"
Dell Precision M4600 or M4700. Unfortunately we have no access to the latest specs and price, you'll have to deal directly with Dell or its resellers. Or perhaps can find putochip123, he might have some great offers for you. Last I heard he is having promotion for Dell/Alienware units

HP
EliteBook 8570w, i7-3520M + Nvidia Quadro K1000M + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM6299, 4GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W7P/W8

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


Illegear Configure Illegear units here: http://www.illegear.com/
Illegear RS-15 Lite, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX770M + (1920x1080)@RM4999[3.1kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster X-FI MB3], 8GB, 500GB(7200rpm), FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i5-4200M - i7-4900MQ] [GPU Options: Nvidia GTX765M, Nvidia GTX770M, Nvidia Quadro K1000M]

*Upgrade to Nvidia Quadro, upgrade to SSD, extend warranty to 3 years and grab an OS

*Prices in RRP, negotiable
*Most workstations come with 3 years on-site warranty. Extend to 3 years for the Illegear.
*yeah, for your budget, definitely get an SSD It will help boost your computer performance significantly

1. Preferred Brand : Any
2. Budget : Below RM2800
3. Usage : Average Gaming, Watch Movie, word, programming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : Prefer full hd as i like to watch movie

1. Any brand
2. RM2000-RM2500
3. General purpose for student (assignment, Ms Office, browse web)
4. 14", light (ultrabook), i5/i7

Btw, will Ultrabook cause heat issues compare to the standard laptop?

i suggest 15"

MSI GE60K, i5-3230M + Nvidia GTX660M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM2899, 4GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, 2 years warranty ****Price less w/o free gifts****

Satellite L50-A100X/XW, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199[Onkyo], 4GB, 750GB, W8SL; 3 years local warranty; colors:silver/white

Good speaker for entertainment since you like watch movie

Asus N56VB-S3070H, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2899[/b][2.7kg][B&O], 4GB, 750GB, W8


incase you prefer 14"

you can get

Dell Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5), 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8SL@RM2699

Lenovo Y410p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5)@RM2899, 4GB, 1TB, DOS, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty
**** you need install own OS since you dont have OS.. well.. if dont know.. can ask your friend too.. many jacksparrow thing nowadays.. BUY w/o Free Gift... might be within your budged.****

Toshiba Satellite S40t-AS102X, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768; touch)@RM2449[Onkyo], 4GB, 500GB, W8SL; 3 years local warranty; color: silver
****great speaker which is nice for entertainment.****

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

Lenovo S410p, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2199[2.1kg], 4GB, 1TB, DOS; W8.1@RM2399, 2 yrs

from : https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3051407

Ultrabook, produce less heat and slightly low performance thus the battery power will be longer than normal/standard laptop..

This post has been edited by pandera999: Dec 4 2013, 04:33 PM

MSI brand very good for gaming? I hear most them recommend using Lenovo such as Y510P upgrade with dual GC.

In term of brand which is reliable?

Yeah.. MSI gaming series mostly 15" and they offer quite good gc... brand... i'm not sure.. but i do compare the models of a notebook, but it depends.. MSI, Asus (ROG), Dell (allienware), Illegear, Toshiba Qosmio, Hp Pavilion
might be have other brand.. but at Malaysia market so far i know... we only have those 6 brand..

This post has been edited by pandera999: Dec 4 2013, 04:41 PM

you missed out Lenovo.

Lenovo got Gaming Laptop?

doesnt have but the Y510P is the most high end laptop that Lenovo has. the specs and pricing are enough to compare with other brands.

total all is 7... wish had 1 brand for each day.. switch notebook everyday... life might be colorful...
MSI, Asus (ROG), Dell (allienware), Illegear, Toshiba Qosmio, Hp Pavilion, Lenovo
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

few Lenovo Y series...offer nice spec which is on par with those gaming series

i forgot one also, the Acer. total 8 days but there are 7 days a week, watcha gonna do?

1. Preferred Brand: Any brand with good quality
2. Budget: 3k to 3.5k
3. Usage: World of Warcraft online gaming, Dota 2 and normal student microsoft office usage, light softwares.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: The bigger the better, however I want the graphics to be the best compared to other hardware due to gaming.

Thanks!

Can consider these
15.6"
Asus
N550JV-CN077H, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GT750M + (1920x1080; IPS matte)@RM3699[2.7kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8, backlit keyboard

Dell Inspiron 15R, i7-4500U + AMD HD8850M (GDDR5) + (1366x768, Touch)@RM3099[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8SL, 65WHr

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

*Prices in RRP, negotiable~

Between Z510, asus s56cb, and acer m3...which one is better?

Lenovo Z510 for the win if you want higher performance, ASUS S56 if you want battery life.

can z510 upgrade to mSata?

double post..

Any else recommendation for good gaming, cheap and light weight?

no mSATA nor M.2 in Z510

or you may look at this :

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

weighs only 1.62kg, processor maybe a little weaker but sufficient for med gaming.

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Dec 4 2013, 08:54 PM

Hi guys,

Wanted to find laptop with haswell processor, touchscreen, FHD 13"-14" screen.

Most importantly have to be available in Malaysia.

So far I only see Sony Vaio pro 13. Is there any other option ?

this is winner of the year :

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

other options :

Dell
XPS13, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; Touch)@RM3999[1.37kg], 8GB, W8.1, backlit, 55Whr

ASUS
UX301LA-DE017H, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + 128GB SSD + (2560x1440; touch)@TBA[1.4kg], 4GB, W8.1 (might get to see it this weekend, at PC fair)

1. Preferred Brand : Any
2. Budget : 5k
3. Usage : Entertainment, primary for movies, mild gaming, heavy internet (lot of tab). The laptop will be on 24 hours torrenting, so i guess laptop with good cooling? i dn know
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 15" 1920x1080

I have consider these model
ASUS N550JV
LENOVO Y510P then found this
Inspiron 15R, i7-4500U + AMD HD8850M (GDDR5) + (1366x768, Touch)@RM2699[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8.1L. It is really value for money man. If only it FHD

Thanx

This post has been edited by mazannor81: Dec 4 2013, 09:54 PM

How about this one?
15.6"
Dell Inspiron 15 7000, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) + (1920x1080; Touch)@RM3599[2.6kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8SL, backlit keyboard, 58Whr

The GPU is not very high-end, but since you don't game, its not really a problem~
* Use remaining budget to extend warranty to 3 years
* Price in RRP

Or if you prefer more performance, then an illegear RE-15 will do justice~
Illegear Configure Illegear units here: http://www.illegear.com/
15.6"
Illegear RE-15, i5-4200M + Nvidia GTX765M + (1920x1080)@RM3499[2.6kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster Cinema], 4GB, 500GB(7200rpm), FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i5-4200M - i7-4900MQ]

*Use remaining budget to get an SSD, OS, better screen, extend warranty to 3 years

hey, new thread!

Please recommend some models (no Apple) with good service & warranty.
1. Any Brand
2. Light weight (below 1.8kg)
3. Any i5
4. Below 3k
5. Light Gaming, Watch Movie, Word, Surfing
6. size (above 13")

thx...any 15'?

Dell
Vostro 5470, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1899, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell
Vostro 5470, i3-4010U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell
Vostro 5470, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2249, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell

Samsung
NP530U3C, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD@RM2699[1.52kg], 4GB, W8

Lenovo
U430T, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT730M + (1600x900; touch)+ 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM2799, 4GB, W8, 2 yrs

prices are RRP and negotiable.

Thank you for your suggestion. XPS 13 kinda expensive compare to other, even to Vaio @rm3699

Yoga 2 Pro seem like the best deal. Is it available now in Malaysia?

UX301 is probably the sexiest ultrabook ever. However the price might be more/close to RM5k.(Amazon price 1.8k USD)

I plan to get the laptop by the end of December. Hopefully yoga 2 and ux301 will be available by that time. More choice to choose.

Both good cooling laptop? Btw, Illegear is really new to me. Any1 xperience?

Yoga 2 Pro is currently available. you might want to check with local resellers.

devour

1. Preferred Brand: Asus k551, lenovo y410p, Acer v5

In term of spec they are similiar, however need you guys recommendation on hand on experience, weight and long term performance, after sale service.

Both should have decent temps
Do check out this thread for more feedbacks on illegear: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2613184
So far their warranty support is very good

1. No acer
2. Light weight (below 2kg with battery), longer battery life, good cooling system
3. Minimum i5 haswell + GT 740, spec higher are welcome as well
4. Budget- Below 3k

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

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

ASUS
K451LB-WX071H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199, 4GB, 750GB, W8

but one thing you might need to concern, thin and lightweight laptops generally traps more heat than conventional laptops, so a good cooling system is out of your requirement if you are planning to choose a laptop which weighs less than 2kg.

Hi guys,

I need a laptop for a basic user like me. No gaming, just surf net and email checking.

Brand : Any

Budget : rm 1300

Please recommend. Thanks!

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.

1. Preferred Brand : Any but no ACER!
2. Budget : RM2K~2.2K
3. Usage : SolidWorks and CAD
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 14/15.6 no need FHD oso can
Preferable I7+Free Dos?
Any?

you will not get FHD screen with that budget.
not easy to get i7 quad core (QM / MQ / HQ) CPU within that budget

Asus
PRO45VJ-V0047X, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT635M@RM2399[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W7P

Fujitsu
LH532, i7-3632M + Nvidia GT620M@RM2299 [2.1kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8

Lenovo
V480, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2305, 4GB,500GB(5400rpm), W7P
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

Toshiba
Satellite M840-1034XG/XP/XQ, i7-3620QM + AMD HD7670M@RM2699, 4GB, 750GB, W8SL; 3 years local warranty

Prices are RSP, negotiable.

mm..not looking for FHD oso..just HD enough...just need something portable...currenty having i3 + gt635m + 4gb ram feel like not enough juice so looking for i7
FreeDos preferable
but how low can Z400 touch i7 and Toshiba M840 can go?

This post has been edited by Physxzc: Dec 5 2013, 05:11 PM

Perhaps ~RM100 off?

don't think there is any model with i7 quad core that come with FreeDOS.

My colleague need new laptop

1. Preferred Brand : Lenovo, Asus, HP, Dell, in that order
2. Budget = 5k-6k
3. Usage = Work, AutoCAD (2D), Engineering Analysis Software
4. Preferred laptop/screen size = 13", 14", 15"
5. SSD, not so heavy, i7, Haswell, 8GB ram min.

cannot found any gem, please share info.... Lenovo T440 series ok?

This post has been edited by xproc: Dec 5 2013, 05:57 PM

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

this kind of laptop has more room for negotiation, maybe priced at RM6000 sharp after negotiate (or lesser, depend on sellers). for the RAM, you can upgrade it by adding an extra 4GB RAM kit for around RM100.

or perhaps, you might want to check with resellers or retailers for the Dell Precision M4800 (as the price isn't yet known).

how about lenovo T440p or T440s...

Lenovo
ThinkPad X240, i7-4600U + Intel HD4400 + 16GB mSATA + 1TB HDD@RM4949, 4GB, W7P+W8P, 3 years, IPS screen
ThinkPad T440p, i5-4600M + Nvidia GT730M + 16GB mSATA + 1TB HDD@RM5179, 4GB, W7P+W8P, 3 years
Lenovo Malaysia has not launched T440U or X1 Carbon with Haswell.

Asus PRO or BU don't have anything with Haswell.

HP is the Zbook that Raymond mentioned.

Dell, if your colleague want light weight, should go with the M3800. It's just like XPS15, but fully customisable.

This post has been edited by nexus2238: Dec 5 2013, 06:36 PM

hi, is lenovo s410p a good laptop? my budget is below 2500, and i use it to online, watch movies n assignments. for gaming,i only play civilization 5. been eyeing this lenovo laptop, but r there any other alternatives that can be better? i am aiming for 4th gen i5 with windows 8.

do you mean this specs?
S410p, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2199[2.1kg], 4GB, 1TB, DOS; W8.1@RM2399, 2 yrs

better specs is Toshiba Satellite L40-AS109Xb/G/W, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2199[Onkyo], 4GB, 750GB, 3 years local warranty; colors: Blue/gold/white

much better... and have better speaker... suite for entertainment and games...

or you can consider others such as:

Dell Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04 , 6 cell
***dont like linux can change OS.. but change your ownself or ask friends that know how to settle the things ***

This post has been edited by pandera999: Dec 5 2013, 09:02 PM

Thanks for the input! Yup, heard about that from PC Fair.

Been reading some reviews on Y410P and it seems to have problems with its touchpad, wireless drivers and cooling. Any comment on this?

If not Y410P, what other alternatives do I have? BTW, since I'm not in an urgent need to get a new laptop, would it be better for me to wait for few more months (drop in price, better specs)?

need wait january... so that time i will ask again, tq guys...

Any notebook comes with ssd out of d box?

below 1.5k the price tag
and i looking for 15 inch laptop below rm2k. No brand in the market offer 15 inch laptop below 2k

This post has been edited by vexus: Dec 5 2013, 09:57 PM

if you are okay to wait, you can wait till next year, when Maxwell and Broadwell are released.

hmmm... i dont think so...

Hi, need opinion from the sifu here Between Hp Pavilion 14-N061TX, Dell Inspiron 14r and Vostro 5470, which one is the best and worth the money?

Toshiba M840 sell for rm2499 last week, with 3 years local warranty.

aiya.. which Dell Inspiron 14r u talking about? so many... and how much ur budged? and which vostro u talking about? gt comes with SSD and no SSD and some offer different GC...

if u have no limit of budged... i think Dell Inspiron 14r is worth

This post has been edited by pandera999: Dec 5 2013, 10:28 PM

asus s550cb and Lenovo U430t..which one is better?

Thanks! See how it goes. Will do more research meanwhile! Thanks for the time!

i'm looking for a 15 inch laptop below rm2k budget

hi,thanks for your reply! yes that is the specs I'm aiming for the lenovo model.

Toshiba l40 seems good and i like the three years warranty part...just that my previous laptop is also a Toshiba n i thought of changing brand. one of the reason i chose a lenovo id because i heard their keyboards r very nice to use!

dell...i will take a look at it. nvr thought abt it previously. thanks for highlighting!

Can refer to the prices and specs here: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2656663

Only the expensive ones haha


Good to see you here again bro

Err... depends on your usage?
Please follow the format (refer the 1st post) if you need any recommendations