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post Dec 4 2013, 11:48 AM, updated 12y ago

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

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This thread is specially made to offer laptop/tablet PC recommendations to EVERYONE
However, in order for us to recommend you with laptops/tablet PCs which suits you the most, we would require some basic information from you. Hence please kindly state your the following when posting:
1. Preferred Brand
2. Budget
3. Usage
4. Preferred laptop/screen size


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! icon_rolleyes.gif icon_rolleyes.gif

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 happy.gif Keep it up guys~


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post Dec 4 2013, 11:50 AM

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post Dec 4 2013, 11:54 AM

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Please kindly follow the format in the 1st post before posting!

Thank you!
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post Dec 4 2013, 12:58 PM

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QUOTE(profdra @ Dec 4 2013, 11:58 AM)
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.
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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Dec 4 2013, 12:20 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.
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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 icon_rolleyes.gif

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post Dec 4 2013, 01:03 PM

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QUOTE(baibai @ Dec 4 2013, 12:48 PM)
QUOTE(baibai @ Nov 25 2013, 03:35 PM)
Hi Sifuss, need advice~

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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
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Holy, that is a good budget laugh.gif
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 icon_rolleyes.gif

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 icon_rolleyes.gif

*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 brows.gif It will help boost your computer performance significantly icon_rolleyes.gif


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post Dec 4 2013, 05:55 PM

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QUOTE(Prothero @ Dec 4 2013, 05:50 PM)
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!
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Can consider these icon_rolleyes.gif
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~
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QUOTE(mazannor81 @ Dec 4 2013, 09:50 PM)
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
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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 brows.gif brows.gif
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post Dec 4 2013, 10:55 PM

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QUOTE(mazannor81 @ Dec 4 2013, 10:36 PM)
Both good cooling laptop? Btw, Illegear is really new to me. Any1 xperience?
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Both should have decent temps nod.gif
Do check out this thread for more feedbacks on illegear: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2613184
So far their warranty support is very good icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Dec 4 2013, 11:23 PM

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QUOTE(kids_4ever @ Dec 4 2013, 11:16 PM)
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!  biggrin.gif
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If you need something portable, the Microsoft Surfaces would be great picks thumbup.gif
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
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post Dec 5 2013, 05:45 PM

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QUOTE(Physxzc @ Dec 5 2013, 05:11 PM)
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 happy.gif
but how low can Z400 touch i7 and Toshiba M840 can go?
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Perhaps ~RM100 off? hmm.gif
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post Dec 5 2013, 10:49 PM

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QUOTE(vexus @ Dec 5 2013, 10:44 PM)
i'm looking for a 15 inch laptop below rm2k budget
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Can refer to the prices and specs here: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2656663
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post Dec 5 2013, 10:51 PM

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QUOTE(chinkw1 @ Dec 5 2013, 09:38 PM)
Any notebook comes with ssd out of d box?
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Only the expensive ones haha laugh.gif


QUOTE(pandera999 @ Dec 5 2013, 10:27 PM)
aiya.. which Dell Inspiron 14r u talking about? so many...  hmm.gif  and how much ur budged? and which vostro u talking about?  rclxub.gif  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
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Good to see you here again bro thumbup.gif

QUOTE(Ish'mel @ Dec 5 2013, 10:33 PM)
asus s550cb and Lenovo U430t..which one is better?
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Err... depends on your usage?
Please follow the format (refer the 1st post) if you need any recommendations icon_rolleyes.gif

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post Dec 5 2013, 10:56 PM

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QUOTE(~@Sharks@~ @ Dec 5 2013, 10:53 PM)
Hello guys,

I've recently read about the after sales service by MSI and was quite disappointed with it. Was deciding to buy the MSI GE-40 .

What do you guys think about the Illegear RE-15? Any issues or have anyone bought it? I find it really reasonable. 4k with that kind of specs.
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You don't have to worry about Illegear's warranty support thumbup.gif
The cooling on Illegear gaming notebooks are in general pretty good too~
But for RM4k you can only get a basic RE-15 with no extended warranty, and now that the 120GB free SSD promotion is over already. Might want to wait and see what Illegear has to offer for X'mas promotion before buying. That is, if you can wait la icon_rolleyes.gif
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QUOTE(teranun @ Dec 5 2013, 11:01 PM)
Cant decide plzzz help

GT755m or GT755m SLI or GTX765 or GTX675

What is best for gaming performance?

Have to buy on January maybe not correct forum but plz help sifus TIA
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Even if you have SLI doesn't mean gaming performance will definitely be awesome, especially if the game is not properly optimized by the developers hmm.gif
You can see here that the performance of the GT755m SLI is not always better than that of GTX675M: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Game...ds.13849.0.html

For me I'd go for GTX675M laugh.gif

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QUOTE(pandera999 @ Dec 5 2013, 11:04 PM)
free ma.. hahaha... brows.gif

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Good good, please help with the thread hehe notworthy.gif notworthy.gif
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post Dec 6 2013, 04:15 PM

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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Dec 5 2013, 11:19 PM)
What are you talking about?
Asus, Dell, Lenovo all have 15" < RM2k.
If you want suggestion, follow the format.
Otherwise, refer to this yourself.
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2656663
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QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 5 2013, 11:32 PM)
dont pump up your post count by replying to those trolls.
let them do their own research if there is such posts. laugh.gif  icon_rolleyes.gif

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+1!
@nexus sifu, I see some of them are starting to get on your nerves, even for a nice guy like you XD laugh.gif laugh.gif
Just ignore those that doesn't follow the format, save your time icon_rolleyes.gif

Thank you guys for helping out all these while notworthy.gif
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QUOTE(lee_what2004 @ Dec 6 2013, 04:54 PM)
Make some kind FAQ? laugh.gif
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QUOTE(raymondtong94 @ Dec 6 2013, 04:55 PM)
need more smart guys like you to create a list of FAQ. laugh.gif
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+1! This one must let God do haha XD

I am not pro enough to answer most of the questions anyway cry.gif
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post Dec 8 2013, 12:38 PM

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QUOTE(cusx @ Dec 8 2013, 12:16 PM)
Hi Guys, I need to know what are the available laptops on the market that has the longest battery life for a FHD display.
1. Preferred Brand
NONE

2. Budget
NONE

3. Usage
[WEB BROWSING]

4. Preferred laptop/screen size
11-15" FHD
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Apple MacBooks? laugh.gif
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post Dec 8 2013, 01:22 PM

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QUOTE(cusx @ Dec 8 2013, 12:44 PM)
Haha, no doubt, MacBook meets my requirement.

If I go for AIR, it's non FHD display, but its non-glossy.

if I go for Pro, its Retina, but its glossy. And I don't really like glossy.

and overall, I don't really like OSX. I'm using a MBP 2010 atm, and its running Windows 99.9% of the time  laugh.gif
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Wah, seldom do i hear Mac users who prefer windows haha laugh.gif
Still, these are the Windows counterparts icon_rolleyes.gif
13"
Dell
XPS13, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080; Touch)@RM3999[1.37kg], 8GB, W8.1, backlit, 55Whr
XPS13, i7-4500U + Intel HD4400 + 256GB SSD + (1920x1080; Touch)@RM4999[1.37kg], 8GB, W8.1, backlit, 55Whr

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

Sony
Vaio SVD13211SGW, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + 128GB SSD+ (1920x1080)@RM4999[1.3kg], 4GB, W8SL, stylus
Vaio SVP13218PGB, i7-4500U + Intel HD4400 + 256GB SSD + (1920x1080)@RM4999[1.06kg], 4GB, W8SL, stylus
Vaio SVP13213SGS, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080)@RM3799[1.06kg], 4GB, W8SL

15"
Dell
XPS 15, i5-4200H + Intel HD 4400 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)+ (1920x1080; Touch)@RM4999 [2.0kg], 8GB, W8.1SL, backlit keyboard, 61Whr
XPS 15, i7-4702HQ + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm) + (3200x1800; Touch)@RM6299 [2.0kg], 16GB, W8.1SL, backlit keyboard, 61Whr

*Prices in RRP, negotiable
*Most have long battery lives, though different people have different perspective of "long" haha XD You can buy a notebook + a few more additional batteries to get long battery life too hehe~

THe Vaio 13 recommended by God lee-what2004 sifu is a great choice since it offers around 7-8 hours battery life on standard battery, yet you still can opt for an additional (optional) battery sheet that will give you even more juice icon_rolleyes.gif
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QUOTE(lee_what2004 @ Dec 8 2013, 01:25 PM)
The XPS 15 battery life so far is a mix, some user reporting 4-5 hours for the large battery...
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Wah, that's a long way from the advertised battery life laugh.gif laugh.gif
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