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Enquiries/Recommendations Buying a new laptop? NEED RECOMMENDATIONS? V22, Please FOLLOW the FORMAT TQ~!

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lee_what2004
post Dec 4 2013, 11:41 PM

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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.
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post Dec 5 2013, 11:20 PM

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QUOTE(ha12am @ Dec 5 2013, 11:15 PM)
usage: everyday usage, web surfing, watching movies, student work and little gaming (fifa most probably)
btw, which one has the best battery life?
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You can't based battery life by GPU alone.
But the SLI will get the shortest battery life, since no nVidia Optimus in SLI mode.
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post Dec 6 2013, 04:54 PM

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Make some kind FAQ? laugh.gif
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post Dec 8 2013, 12:54 PM

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Vaio Duo 13 ?
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post Dec 8 2013, 01:25 PM

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The XPS 15 battery life so far is a mix, some user reporting 4-5 hours for the large battery...
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post Dec 29 2013, 10:42 AM

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QUOTE(HMMaster @ Dec 29 2013, 10:15 AM)
I'm looking at Inspiron 7000 14". Is it possible to configure the spec?

Inspiron 14 7000, i7-4500U + Intel HD4400 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm) + (1366x768, Touch) @RM3399[2.02kg], 8GB (soldered), , W8SL, backlit keyboard, 58Whr, No ODD

Would like to upgrade the screen to Full HD (1080p) and dedicated GPU.
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Inspiron 14 7000 doesn't offer dedicated GPU.
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post Jan 2 2014, 07:54 PM

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Actually it have two manual, one for removable RAM, the other one with soldered RAM..
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03958968.pdf
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03957651.pdf

But since that model has i5-4200Y, should be removable RAM..
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post Jan 4 2014, 10:21 PM

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QUOTE(ahmada @ Jan 4 2014, 09:51 PM)
Is it possible to find a laptop with high performance and FHD screen but its weight is below 2kg????(what brand also can except acer)
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MSI GE40, Illegear RE-13 Pro..
or how high is the performance required ?
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post Jan 20 2014, 08:12 AM

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QUOTE(shadowzephyr @ Jan 20 2014, 12:04 AM)
Hi, I need helps from all sifus here.  smile.gif

Anyone knows any RM3k or less Ultrabook that have both mSATA and HDD? Not cache SSD, I mean. (bootable mSATA slot)

Requirement:

1. Budget RM3500 or less
2. Ultrabook (max around 2kg, ~2cm height)
3. Screen size 13" - 14" max
4. Min Intel Core i5 (4th gen preferable, i7 is way better). Eg: i5-4200U, i7-4500U
5. Nvidia GT 740 or equivalent. GT 720 is not recommended, but can be considered. Integrated Intel HD graphics is a big no.

Special requirement: Have both HDD and mSATA slot! (not the small mSATA slot for cache, eg. 32GB or less. I want to insert standard mSATA SSD 128GB/256GB in it). Really hard to find this. I've found quite a few laptops which fits my first 5 requirements, but didn't have mSATA slot.

The laptop doesn't have to include mSATA SSD inside, I will buy that separately.

My Y480 is a perfect example as I'm using Mushkin Atlas 240GB SSD mSATA with 1TB HDD, wondering if I can get the same, but Ultrabook.

Any laptop in mind? Don't mind the budget if that limits your recommendation.
Thanks in advance.  biggrin.gif
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13.3'':
Asus UX302LG-C4002H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT730M + 16GB mSATA SSD + 500GB + (1920x1080; touch)@RM4099[1.4kg], 4GB, W8.1

If really need >GT740M,
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Dell XPS 15, i7-4702HQ + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm) + (3200x1800; Touch)@RM6299 [2.0kg], 16GB, W8.1SL, backlit keyboard, 61Whr

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QUOTE(shadowzephyr @ Jan 20 2014, 09:25 AM)
Thanks for the reply.  smile.gif

Yeah, I've checked both laptop before. Zenbook was rejected because although the design and weight is nice, but the mSATA is not the standard one, its actually half the size of the regular. It's quite hard to find 128GB SSD here for this size.

Compared to Zenbook, I personally think Dell Vostro 5470 is better (in price and specs wise, not in build quality). Both have same processor and HDD, have mini mSATA slot, but 5470 have better graphics (GT740). With the non-touch LED one I can get as low as RM1800.

For Dell XPS, the size is bigger than my requirement. Also, GT720 or GT740 is good enough for me (not really used for gaming, but more towards other office task with medium graphics).

Any other Ultrabook with both regular mSATA and HDD slot? Thanks.
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But the Vostro 5470 can't boot from SSD, which defeat the purpose...
and isn't the mini mSATA on Vostro 5470 is half size also ?

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QUOTE(shadowzephyr @ Jan 20 2014, 11:04 AM)
Yup, you right.  smile.gif That's why I don't select this model. And even if both Vostro or Zenbook can boot from SSD, its hard to find mini mSATA 128GB or bigger here, most local market sells the regular mSATA only.  sad.gif
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If you can ignore the <2cm thickness, there is Illegear RE13-Pro tongue.gif
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QUOTE(shadowzephyr @ Jan 20 2014, 11:28 AM)
That's gaming rig! XD
Maybe I need to revised the requirement a bit...

But still, no Ultrabook that have both HDD and bootable, regular size mSATA with good price?  blink.gif  I'm amazed.. They should at least build one.

I've even heard that mSATA starting to phased out with the new M2 (NGFF), not sure if that true.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.2

(off topic: your Lyfa avatar distracting me!! Argh..  laugh.gif  )
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Well, HDD use a lot precious space in Ultrabook, closest so far is the Asus UX302, since still don't have Acer S3
M.2 now appeared in Lenovo Y510p, but that even more difficult to find the SSD..
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QUOTE(russell612 @ Mar 19 2014, 02:05 PM)
in the asus website there is a 2GB version. I HOPE IT IS GDDR5 BECOZ DDR3 BOTTLENECK SO MUCH!
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