Thank You! Can the above be upgraded to 8GB or can request for 8GB version? RAM i mean.

This post has been edited by elblink: Apr 21 2014, 07:34 PM

Unfortunately no
Most of the time the RAM is soldered in slim notebooks

Good after sales service? Definitely this one
14"
Dell Inspiron 14 7000, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2649[1.99kg], 4GB(soldered), W8.1, backlit keyboard, 58Whr, No ODD

Can look for bro putochip123, he's selling within your budget~ But since this is one of the best everyday notebooks at the moment, might have to wait for stock

Otherwise, take this one:
14"
Lenovo Z400 touch, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2399, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty

though the warranty service is no where near that of Dell's

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

Hi thanks for the speedy answer. I forgot to add one thing. My parents will often be using this laptop for presentations. So VGA cable port is a must on the laptop.
Also, they still want an Asus as their laptop. Any other recommendations?

Maybe this one:
14"
Asus PRO45VJ-V0056X, i3-3120M +Intel HD4000@RM1999[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W7P


Do take note that Asus Malaysia offers the worst warranty service in the country, so if you buy an Asus, pray that you don't need to use the warranty

checked Asus Malaysia website. This laptop isn't available on it.

I forgot to mention one more thing. Sorry. But they prefer the laptop with backlit keyboard just like the Lenovo Y500 or Y510p.

Again sorry...

That Asus is available, just a bit uncommon

No such laptop mate, not at that budget range

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Apr 21 2014, 09:57 PM

thanks a lot...

ahh okay.

So, this would be my last enquiry. Can you help me. I'm just gonna summarize the actual needs.
I hope you can give your final best recommendations.

Asus laptop (Must, but if have a similar/equal SPECS of a different laptop brand please do tell )

1TB, 4GB RAM, VGA and HDMI cable support, W8/W7P, 12"-15" screen

budget now increase from RM 2k until RM3k.

sorry TJ. Thanks for being patient with me.

Again, thanks in advance.

Second better in terms of better ram? I have brochure of msi

Model
Gp70-200
i5 4200m
W8
Nvidea gforce gt740m 2gb gddr3
17 full hd 1920*1080
4gb ddr3 ram/750gb hdd
Super multi dvdrw
Steelseries kboard
Aw-nb114h combo b g n + BT 4.0
RM2899.

Or choice of 15" for Rm2699.

Comparable wit GE60-20C exept RAM? For me good value for money for 15" ones

15.6"
MSI
GP60-2PEY, i5-4200H + Nvidia GT840M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) @RM2899[Dynaudio], 4GB, 750GB HDD, W8.1
GE60-2OC, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3099, 8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB

Oh its not just the RAM that's different
The CPU and GPU are different too... The reason why I recommended the 2nd one is because it runs on a better GPU. Since you will mostly be running your games at FullHD (1920x1080) resolution, it makes sense to get a graphic card capable of support your games at such a high resolution (higher resolution = more workload for the graphic card).
The GT750M, although older generation, is still slightly better than the GT840M, and its good to have~

Some might argue that with better driver supports, the GT840M will perform better too and its plausible... so its really up to you la haha, since the GP60 is abit cheaper anyways Its a close call... maybe you can read up reviews on GP/GE series and decide from there (based on ergonomics, cooling etc.)

**Din't recommend 17.3" notebooks since most people are not okay with the weight and size haha, if you are okay with it then can consider too albeit the slightly higher price tags.
** No matter what, don't go for the models with GT740M, those are simply too "weak" for gaming at FullHD

Just my 2 cents ~

Hello,
Searching suitable laptop.

1. Preferred Brand: any brand
2. Budget: 2.0k
3. Usage: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop. (No games on laptop).
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 15"
(Preferably: 8GB RAM, Min i5 processor)
For adobe, do I need dedicated graphic card?

Thanks in advance for any recommendations.

Recent Asus notebooks are designed slim and light, so basically you won't get VGA/backlit/affordability altogether
14"
Asus
PRO45VJ-V0056X, i3-3120M +Intel HD4000@RM1999[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, W7P

BU400A-W3212G, i5-3337U + Intel HD4000@RM3199[1.64kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8P

Or perhaps you could just ask your parents to refer the Asus product guide and decide
http://www.asus.com/event/2014/my/productg...PG_March_NB.pdf

If you can top up a bit, get these, they will offer better performance:
15.6"
Lenovo
Z500, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2299[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 years warranty
Z500T, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2499[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 years warranty

MSI
CX61-2PC, i5-4200M + Nvidia 820M@RM2199, 4GB, 750GB, anti-glare, W8.1

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

If strictly RM2k:
15.6"
Acer E1-572G-54204G1Tr, i5-4200U + AMD HD8750M@RM1899[2.35kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8.1

DEll
Vostro 5560, i3-3120M + Nvidia GT630M@RM1999[2.2kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8.1SL, ODD
Inspiron 15, i5-4200U + AMD HD8670M @RM1649[2.25kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell, Linux; W8.1SL@RM1849
Inspiron 15R, i5-4200U + AMD HD8670M @RM1999[2.32kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), Linux, 65WHr; W8SL@RM2199

Asus A550LC-X0091H/XX179H/XX180H/XX181H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2099[2.3kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; 4-cell; colors: grey/white/red/blue

*Prices in RRP
*upgrade to 8GB RAM or more if applicable
You don't really need a dGPU for editing, so no worries

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Apr 22 2014, 12:12 AM

Only these two type hv long lasting battery life?
And these model seem like over the budget of 2.5k.
And the model u recommend is using ulv processor, are they able to lasting to 5 hours for normal usage?
Battery life is a concern
Thanks

14"
Acer
V5-473PG-54204G50, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M +(1366x768;touch)@RM2299, 4GB, 500GB,W8 *no OD

Asus
K451LB-WX071H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2299, 4GB, 750GB, W8

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1849 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8@RM2049
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, Touch) @RM2299 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8 , 6 cell

HP
Pavilion 14-N059TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099[2.03kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; colors: silver/black
Pavilion 14-N223TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768; touch)@RM2399[2.03kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8.1; colors: silver/black

Lenovo
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; colors: white

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

* Prices in RRP, negotiable
* extend warranty to 3 years with remaining budget (if applicable)
* Upgrade to 8GB RAM if within budget

Thinking of getting a GS60 2pe 870m version. is there any better recommendation?
Will be in malaysia early this may, is there any incomming laptop worth waiting for?

fyi, Mainly for heavy gaming.

kam sia.

1. Preferred Brand: hp or lenovo
2. Budget: max 2.5k
3. Usage: university,entertaiment and gaming

thanks
you guys are really AWESOME

how does laptop price market run ?
like if one company release new laptop(2014),
will these laptop (2013>) and laptop(2010>) price down or most of the time stay the same ?