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raymondtong94
post May 29 2014, 10:51 AM

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QUOTE(sheepherder @ May 28 2014, 04:19 PM)
Please recommend a laptop for me, previous laptop of 4 years got toast and lost everything  laugh.gif

1. Preferred Brand: Dell, Lenovo, etc
2. Budget: 2.5k - 3.5k
3. Usage: Office, games, CAD software/apps, browsing
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14"
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Dell
Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04 , 6 cell; W8SL@RM2699

Lenovo
Z400 touch, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2799, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty

thats the best you can get. prices in RRP and negotiable.
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post May 29 2014, 10:58 AM

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QUOTE(arubin @ May 28 2014, 06:12 PM)
1. Preferred Brand: Prefer to avoid Alienware (too blingy and overpriced) and Asus (sellouts) but am open to recommendations if they are better than other comparable brands in the same price range.
2. Budget: Prefer between 3k-4k but willing to go all the way up to 5k if it makes a difference.
3. Usage: Mostly gaming but would use to watch media too. Might be going overseas for 1.5 years and need portable entertainment. Already have a company issued laptop for work purposes.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 15"-17"
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for your hefty budget, can consider these :

MSI
GE70-2PE-095MY, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GTX860M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) @RM4299[Dynaudio], 8GB, 1TB (7200rpm) HDD, W8.1, multi-coloured backlid
GX70-3CC-236MY, A10-5750M + (AMD XT R9-M290X + A76M) + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + 128GBSSD@RM4699, 8GB, 1TB (7200rpm), W8.1, multi-color backlit; HDMI cable

Illegear RE-15, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX860M + (1920x1080)@RM3799[2.6kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster Cinema], 8GB, 500GB(Hybrid), FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i5-4200M - i7-4900MQ]
Illegear RE-17, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX860M + (1920x1080)@RM3899[3.2kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster Cinema], 8GB, 500GB(Hybrid), FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i5-4200M - i7-4900MQ]

prices in RRP and negotiable. customize your Illegear unit here www.illegear.com
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post May 29 2014, 11:14 AM

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QUOTE(wearnude @ May 28 2014, 09:30 PM)
1. Preferred Brand: Dell, Lenovo, hp
2. Budget: 4.5k
3. Usage: Office,CAD software/apps, business.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14"
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if you are into serious CAD, you can consider this :

Illegear RU-14 Pro, i7-4750HQ + Intel Iris Pro 5200 + (1920x1080 IPS)@RM3799[1.9kg], 8GB, 500GB(hybrid), FreeDOS

if you want to stick to business class laptops :

Lenovo
ThinkPad T440, i7-4200U + Nvidia GT720M (1600x900) + 16GB mSATA + 1TB HDD@RM4799, 8GB, W7P+W8P, 2x (3-cell), 3 years

HP
Zbook 14, i7-4600U + AMD Firepro M1400 (1600x900 anti-glare)@RM5099, 4GB, 500GB (7200rpm), W7P+W8P, (3-cell 50WHr), 3 years

prices in RRP and negotiable. for Dell business grade laptops, refer to resellers for configurations.
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post May 29 2014, 11:23 AM

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QUOTE(arubin @ May 29 2014, 11:15 AM)
Thanks for the info. thumbup.gif

Ugh, it really pains me to see that I have to fork out so much more for a PC that is even less powerful than my current desktop when it comes to gaming. The GTX860M isn't even as good as my GTX760 and I paid <RM800 for that. sweat.gif

Ah well, I can't do without PC gaming for 1.5 years and I guess the cost of the laptop can easily be recovered from the extra money I'll get for going overseas.

Do you happen to know if the Illegears or MSI laptops have that...err...what do you call it...that function to switch off the gaming GPU and utilize a separate lower power GPU instead for surfing.
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if choose to walk the fate of gaming laptops, the price is you need to consider about. laugh.gif
some even willing to pay more than RM10k just because that person wants to achieve the best mobile gaming performance.

if you are talking about power saving features, let Nvidia Optimus to do the job. all these laptop are built-in with Nvidia Optimus, which will turn off GPU when not in use.
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post May 30 2014, 09:01 AM

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QUOTE(choyawe @ May 30 2014, 12:42 AM)
alrite.. almost have my answer.

last question, does Y510P downgradable to Window7?
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not able to downgrade as downgrade rights are only available to Windows 8 Pro, while the Lenovo Y510P comes with Windows 8 only.
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post May 30 2014, 09:06 AM

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QUOTE(davidyeow94 @ May 29 2014, 02:52 AM)
Preferred brand: Dell or Lenovo
Below rm2500
Usage: Engineering program
Screen size: 15''
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ASUS
K551LN-XX251H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT840M@RM2299, 4GB, 1TB, W8.1

Dell
Inspiron 15 5000, i5-4210U + AMD HD R7 M265@RM2149[2.4kg], 8GB, 1TB, Linux, 4-cell, spill-resistant KB, 2 years Pro support; W8.1SL@RM2349

Lenovo
Z510, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs, color: white

prices in RRP and negotiable.

QUOTE(chloey90 @ May 29 2014, 12:47 PM)
1. Preferred Brand: Asus or Lenovo
2. Budget: < 2k
3. Usage: web browsing, student & office usage
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: around 14"
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you may consider these :

Lenovo
S410p, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400M@RM1699[2.1kg], 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS

ASUS
A450LC-WX037H/WX042H/WX043H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2099[2.1kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; 4-cell; colors: grey/red/white

best if you can consider Dell :

Dell
Inspiron 14 3000, i5-4210U + Nvidia 820M@RM1799[2.2kg], 4GB, 500GB, Linux, 4-cell, spill-resistant KB, 2 years Pro support; W8.1SL@RM1999
Inspiron 14 5000, i5-4210U + AMD HD R7 M265@RM1899[2.02kg], 4GB, 500GB, Linux, 4-cell, spill-resistant KB, 2 years Pro support; W8.1SL@RM2099
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post Jun 4 2014, 12:16 AM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Jun 3 2014, 11:57 PM)
None applicable I'm afraid  hmm.gif
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there is but performance and weight compromised.

Acer
E1-432-29574G50, Intel 2957U + Intel HD@RM1299, 2GB, 500GB, W8.1; 3 years local warranty upgrade@RM50
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post Jun 4 2014, 12:25 AM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Jun 4 2014, 12:19 AM)
If need to compromise = not applicable liao lo haha  laugh.gif

Can consider the new Dell 14 3000 as well~
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haha, this way so they could pump up their budget.
its just like demanding too much with a thin wallet.
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post Jun 5 2014, 03:26 PM

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QUOTE(Rin @ Jun 5 2014, 03:00 PM)
Why is the screen res factor more costly than the Gig or Terra size factor?
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screen's cost and life is much more than hard disk.
FYI, 1600x900 = 1366x768 on 14"/15", means everything you look will be pixelated.
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post Jun 6 2014, 09:52 AM

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QUOTE(koinibler @ Jun 5 2014, 10:53 PM)
As much others complain, the key board is too thin, when typing it goes below the casing and made from rubber. Wish it made from hard plastic. Batt is only around 5 hours (38Whr) of polymer battery.
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keyboard is one of the unbreakable hardware on a laptop unless it has defects. nod.gif

btw, im back for recommendations, after a long vacation. biggrin.gif
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post Jun 6 2014, 10:27 AM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Jun 6 2014, 10:09 AM)
Welcome back mate haha  notworthy.gif  notworthy.gif

I'm going on a field trip again laugh.gif
So will be inactive for some time, please take care of the thread ya  notworthy.gif  notworthy.gif
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waah, are you going to take advantage of me? laugh.gif
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post Jun 6 2014, 10:54 AM

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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Jun 6 2014, 10:31 AM)
Haha, no la bro notworthy.gif

This is just a "charity" thread, do only when you are free, otherwise just leave it be haha  laugh.gif
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haha, true also. tongue.gif
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post Jun 7 2014, 12:03 AM

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QUOTE(MrSpeedy @ Jun 6 2014, 01:24 PM)
Anyone?
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your only option :

Lenovo
Z510, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs, color: white
Z510, i7-4702MQ + Nvidia GT740M@RM2799[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs

QUOTE(Rin @ Jun 6 2014, 01:30 PM)
Thanks raymondtong94. Anyway does the brand have both (great res and harddisk) and what price izzit?
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the best 1 is this :

Dell Inspiron 17 7000, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) + (1920x1080, Touch) + 8GB SSHD + 1TB(5400rpm)@RM4099 [3.29kg], 16GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8.1SL, backlit keyboard, 58Whr
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post Jun 7 2014, 12:05 AM

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QUOTE(hengtzh @ Jun 6 2014, 04:23 PM)
1. Preferred Brand: Any brand.
2. Budget: Rm3000-Rm3500
3. Usage: Moderate gaming (Dota 2), light 3D designing, (solidworks, catia, autoCAD), occasionally use for Photoshop cs6 and video rendering (vegas pro)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 15.6''
5. Addition of SSD/hybrid SSD is a plus
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your option :

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-471MY, i7-4800MQ + Nvidia GT750M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3499,8GB, 750GB(7200rpm), W8, steel series KB

prices in RRP and negotiable.
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post Jun 7 2014, 01:07 AM

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QUOTE(hengtzh @ Jun 7 2014, 01:04 AM)
Thanks raymond.  biggrin.gif  I wonder why Lenovo always put red colour as backlight though..
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because Lenovo's main colour theme is red, so that explains pretty well i guess? laugh.gif
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QUOTE(redfirebluewater @ Jun 7 2014, 06:19 PM)
1. Preferred Brand: Dell , MSI
2. Budget: RM 3,000 - RM 4,000
3. Usage: Gaming , Multimedia ( Video and Audio ) , Video and Photo editing ( Vegas Pro , Photoshop CS 6 )
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : Prefer 17.3" but 15"6 is okay for me
5. Blu-ray optical disc drive needed !!!
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no blu-ray drive for your budget, mang. anyway :

Dell
Inspiron 17 7000, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) + (1920x1080, Touch) + 8GB SSHD + 1TB(5400rpm)@RM4099 [3.29kg], 16GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8.1SL, backlit keyboard, 58Whr

MSI
GE70-2PE-095MY, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GTX860M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) @RM4299[Dynaudio], 8GB, 1TB (7200rpm) HDD, W8.1, multi-coloured backlid

Illegear RE-17, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX860M + (1920x1080)@RM3899[3.2kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster Cinema], 8GB, 500GB(Hybrid), FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i5-4200M - i7-4900MQ]

prices are in RRP, negotiable.
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for all of you guys, you may consider these :

Acer
E1-572G-74508G1T, i7-4500U + AMD R7-M265@RM2499[2.35kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8.1, 4CELL

ASUS
K551LN-XX251H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT840M@RM2299, 4GB, 1TB, W8.1

Dell
Inspiron 15 5000, i5-4210U + AMD HD R7 M265@RM2149[2.4kg], 8GB, 1TB, Linux, 4-cell, spill-resistant KB, 2 years Pro support; W8.1SL@RM2349

Lenovo
Z510, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT740M@RM2399[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs, color: white

MSI
GP60-2OD-259MY, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT740M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM2699, 4GB, 750GB, W8, steel series KB

Toshiba
Satelite L50-A107X/XW, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2499[Onkyo], 4GB, 1TB, W8; colors: Silver/white

prices in RRP and negotiable.
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QUOTE(bryantlc93 @ Jun 7 2014, 09:44 PM)
1. Preferred brand = Asus, MSI, Lenovo
2. Budget = Max 3k
3. Usage = University student, average gaming, watch movies/videos
4. Preferred size = 15'6

Thank you very much.

*Edit. Since it's not answered yet I'll just add on something. How is the durability of MSI GP60? And Which is more preferred, MSI GP60 and Asus k551LN-XX250H?
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i would personally prerfer MSI GP60 because of the specs offered. as for durability, im not so sure about it because no matter how you care or dont care for your laptop, it will eventually wear out and die at one day.
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QUOTE(roadie @ Jun 8 2014, 03:42 PM)
1. Preferred Brand: any reliable one EXCEPT Acer
2. Budget: approx 2k
3. Usage: MS Office, and watching movies
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: approx 16in or bigger
5. Other requirements: SSD + HDD
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no 17" with SSD + HDD for your budget, man. even if there is, it will cost you a bomb. anyway, you may consider standard 15" if you like.

ASUS
X552LD-SX208/209D, i5-4200U + Nvidia 820M@RM1799, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS, 1 year

Dell
Inspiron 15 3000, i3-4005U + Intel HD4400@RM1349[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, Linux, 4-cell, spill-resistant KB, 2 years Pro support; W8.1SL@RM1499

Lenovo
S510p, i3-4010U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1699[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, DOS

prices in RRP and negotiable.

QUOTE(evangelion @ Jun 9 2014, 07:54 PM)
1. brand = Dell/ HP
2. Budget = Under 2k
3. Usage = Common use like watch YouTube in HD, no games
4. Preferred size = 14" or under

Others:
- Easy access to fan so I can clean it often, comparatively easier to X brand.
- Intel Integrated graphic, reduce GPU issue later on. The "reflow" didn't work and my 4 yr old HP died which was more than enough for what im using it for.
- Reliable: 5 years or longer if possible

Thx a zillion
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i dont think consumer line laptops have user hardware access ease. also, cant guarantee those laptops will last 5 years or longer. anyway :

Dell
Inspiron 14 3000, i3-4005U + Intel HD4400@RM1349[2.2kg], 4GB, 500GB, Linux, 4-cell, spill-resistant KB, 2 years Pro support; W8.1SL@RM1499

prices in RRP, negotiable.
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QUOTE(Rin @ Jun 10 2014, 01:56 PM)
Thanks raymondtong94, really appreciate your suggestion, so is the RM4099 if I purchase directly from Dell website?
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yeah, but why dont try negotiate with their sales agent via chat? perhaps you could get it cheaper.
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