I remembered running games using DOS during x486 era

FreeDOS notebooks are not that common (usually on budget notebooks or specific brands like Illegear) since you have to be pretty experienced to install an Operating System yourself.
Of course, since it doesn't come with a Windows license, its cheaper

yes there is, especially if you want to get rid of Windows 8 or 'save your budget', if you know what i mean.
like what sifu TJ mentioned, its a laptop without windows license or you can call it, an 'empty' laptop.

ICIC thank you

1. Preferred Brand: Any

2. Budget : part1= 1.3k ~ 2k
part 2 = 2k ~ 2.5k

3. Usage: for school presantation , other able to watch 1080p video , video editing , gaming propose (2k14,fifa can open medium )
***Special: will more prefer laptop with SSD

4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14 or bigger

looking for a laptop :-

1. Preferred Brand : pefer lenovo asus toshiba
2. Budget : below 2.5
3. Usage : video, web surfing
preferable touch screen

This post has been edited by Edward_Phan: Mar 28 2014, 10:14 AM

14"
Part 1: Lenovo Ideapad Flex 14, i3-4010U + Nvidia GT720M +(1366x768; touch) + 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM1799, 4GB, W8, 2 yrs; color: black

Part 2: Ideapad Flex 14, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M +(1366x768; touch) + 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM2299, 4GB, W8, 2 yrs; colors: black/orange


Upgrade to 8GB RAM with remaining budget, try not to expect too much if you are doing heavy video editing work: You will need a higher budget for a more powerful machine if that is your priority

14"
Asus
X450CC-CA179H, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT720M + (1366x768, Touch)@RM2299, 4GB, 750GB, W8; colors: grey

Lenovo
Z400 touch, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2399, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty
Ideapad Flex 14, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M +(1366x768; touch) + 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM2299, 4GB, W8, 2 yrs; colors: black/orange

Toshiba
Satellite S40t-AS102X, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768; touch)@RM2449[Onkyo], 4GB, 500GB, W8SL; 3 years local warranty; color: silver

*Prices in RRP

Im indecisive about getting Inspiron 14 7437, Vostro 5470 or Flex 14 (suggested by Raymond and other sifu before) or the Dell 14R?

I want:

- Aluminium body (look smart and professional in my opinion)
- To be able to bring out all day and show to client my analysis and some simply docx (flex 14 flip screen best fit in this case?)
- Long term investment (I dont want to change laptop in the next 5 years so should be able to add ram, SSD/mSata as long as not only HDD SATA which is slow

Any thoughts sifu sifu. The above all I can get around RM2299

- Notebook design is based on personal preference unfortunately Only you can decide whether you like the notebook or not
- The Flex 14's screen doesn't flip completely, only to a V-shape, so not much use there However, it does come with an SSHD as standard, which is good~
- Notebook lasts or not depends on luck and user care. But you can get 3 years warranty (~RM250 for Dell) for peace of mind

Maybe these:
14"
Dell
Inspiron 14R, i3-3217U + Intel HD4000 + (1366x768;touch)@RM1888[2.33kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
Inspiron 14R, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400 + (1366x768;touch)@RM1988 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8 , 6 cell
Inspiron 14R, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400 @RM1599 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8.1 , 4 cell

*price in RRP
* I would suggest going for the Dell (better warranty support: Reducing loss when laptop becomes faulty). I would recommend looking for bro Oscar: https://www.facebook.com/pages/DellAlienwar...1751731?fref=ts

Get the RM1599 14R; then use remaining budget to upgrade SSD and extend warranty to 3 years Ask Oscar to do it for you

I saw the link you gave and I contacted him.
I was asking whether Vostro 5470 or better option he told me Inspiron 14 7000 series.
Never told me the 14R I guess becoz it is more than 2kg.

I guess 5470 and Inspiron 14 thinner and less lumsy to carry around.

Why would you suggest 14R over Inspiron 14 7000 series may I know?

Eh? Thought your budget is RM2.3k?
If budget is not a problem, then definitely the Inspiron 14 7000 Its totally another tier of notebook, quite premium
14"
Dell
Inspiron 14 7000, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2699[2.02kg], 6GB(soldered), W8.1, backlit keyboard, 58Whr, No ODD
Inspiron 14 7000, i7-4500U + Intel HD4400 + (1920x1080; Touch) @RM3399[2.02kg], 6GB (soldered), 500GB (5400rpm), W8.1, backlit keyboard, 58Whr, No ODD

Though its best to extend warranty for a Dell notebook to enjoy the superb warranty support;


5470 suffers from weak WiFi reception, and to be honest, is not very solid (my friend is using a 5460) since its very slim

Yes bro Oscar offer RM2299 for that 7000 series (dunno what is the hidden thing for big reduced haha), whereas the 5470 no discount.

I will take 21 working days to arrive.. sigh.. gotta order soon as I have your word bro. Thanks

Cool tip: But should I risk my dell without warranty

so that you can go the illegal method

and btw that do you guys think of the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 looks nice but heavy the one reason I may wait for the Lenovo Y50 is because of its thin design and lighter

This post has been edited by AxeFire: Mar 28 2014, 01:09 PM

Can install Steam OS?? make into portable console machine

1. Preferred Brand - any but prefer hp, asus or dell will better
2. Budget - 1.6
3. Usage - gaming (mostly fifa14), drama, downloading (normally dl overnight)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size -14 or abv

Pls assist. Prefer with 4th gen core and grapic card. Not sure can get with 1.6 or not.. ; (

Dayum his price is really cheap
If that's the case, by all means go for the Inspiron 14 7000
Don't worry, his notebooks are genuine one haha~ Bro Oscar doesn't really recommend getting Vostro units since spare parts are rarer..

Well, I think its best to extend warranty la, some more Inspiron's warranty is so much cheaper than XPS's haha Bro Oscar don't usually mind helping out one, but its best not to trouble him too much lol. For warranty claims you can always find bro Oscar, he's even faster than Dell


Weight/performance/price and cooling don't always go together unfortunately

Perhaps these:
14"
Dell Inspiron 14, i3-4010U + Nvidia GT720M @RM1749[1.99kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8.1SL, 4-cell

Lenovo G400s, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB, W8.1 *CPU Not 4th gen

MSI CX61-2PC is a laptop suite to your needs and also in your budget range

You can consider to below laptop :

Part 1 MSI CR61-Kabin
Part 2 MSI CX61-2PC

both is 15.6" inch display

1. Preferred Brand: Asus and Lenovo. I normally use computer for a long duration of time. I had good experience with Asus laptop because they don't heat up easily.

2. Budget: 1.5-1.8k.

3. Usage: I am buying this laptop for my college life. Studying business so I guess it's all the normal office work. I play FIFA 14 and FIFA Online only. Watching videos, and download/torrent.

4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14 inches.

5. Extra:
-HDMI port
-Support 1080p videos
-DOS is better as I can save some money

This post has been edited by ericling: Mar 28 2014, 04:53 PM