1. Preferred Brand: any brand with after sale service/ service centre/ pickup in Ipoh/ Perak (guess Asus is out of question then)
2. Budget: RM2k-2.5k (other option is buy a cheaper laptop and upgrade the other components eg RAM)
3. Usage: minimal gaming, eg DOTA2; browsing, office, photoshop
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: any

reading all the replies previously, if really worth it, would not mind to stretch budget to RM3K
thank you to all the sifu's out there!

if warranty service is priority, you can go for Dell as they offers on-site warranty around Malaysia, save your hassle traveling to service centres while the technician can arrive in front of your door step and fix the laptop for you (after remote diagnosis). your options :

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1849 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8@RM2049
Inspiron 15R, i5-4200U + AMD HD8670M @RM1999[2.32kg], 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), Linux, 65WHr; W8SL@RM2199

however, you can get Lenovo as well, just that you need to pay more to get on-site service.

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

prices in RRP and negotiable.

1. Preferred Brand: any brand
2. Budget: RM2k-2.5k
3. Usage: Chating,Suitable for gaming
4. laptop/PC dunno where is good laptop or pc ...

thx for your info

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

@[PF] T.J.

sry a bit off topic, i always wanted y510p. if 3k i will really consider haha.

MSI CX61-2OD, this laptop with Nvidia GT740 and price is in your budget range.

Try nego with the sellers in Garage Sales?
Should be able to find close to RM3.1k, since that was the original price

thanks for the suggestion, just thinking how bout acer v5 series compare to inspiron n lenovo z510?

Specs wise the lenovo and dell is better IMO. Unless if you can find the acer v5 with amd r7 graphics.

1. Preferred Brand:Razer/MSI
2. Budget: around 6-7k
3. Usage: uni assignment,gaming such as dota2/titanfall
4.Criteria:light and strong gpu
5.Currently eye on new razer blade/MSI gs60
May i know which is better in term of reliability and other factors.=) tq

MSI GS60 is better than razer blade.
1st issue after you bought razer is where would you want to send the laptop for warranty if broken?
2nd issue is availability. Where do you plan to get the laptop?

Hello, I have asked for a recommendation for laptop to be used during my win8 mobile app development training and these were the suggestion I've received:

May I know what do I have to look out for if I am to look for other models around my town? p/s: These model's design are not really my cup of tea.

my request


This post has been edited by leovyner: Mar 21 2014, 06:18 PM

Which one is the best ... me nood.. hahha

Hi

1. Preferred Brand: ANY BRAND. Important is budget
2. Budget: Mum says below RM2500. Rm3000 maxxx.
3. Usage: Use at Work/School, and i play DOTA 2
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: Usually i take small screen. But now i want a 15.6 inch with FHD. Touchscreen optional.

Oh ya, that time my cousin got advice here to buy DV6. But now dv6 no more in sale. is there an alternative one ? but with FHD??

This post has been edited by gongjiaowei: Mar 21 2014, 08:32 PM

15.6"
MSI GP60-2OD-259MY, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT740M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM2699, 4GB, 750GB, W8, steel series KB

Perhaps these?
More fancy design lol

13"
HP
Split 13-m111TU x2, i5-4200Y + Intel HD4200 + 64GB mSATA SSD + 500GB (5400 rpm) + (1366x768, anti-glare, touch)@RM3099[1.07+1.15kg], 4GB, W8.1, 33+32 WHr (there are 2 batteries, 1 in tablet, 1 in keyboard base)
Split 13-M005TU x2 PC, i5-3339Y + Intel HD4000 + 128GB SSD + (1366x768;touch)@RM2899[2.22kg], 4GB, W8

Basically everything in the market within your price range will suit your usage I suppose
Afaik, there are no 13-14" notebooks with exceptionally long battery lives

Go and have a look at each model, then decide based on which one you like the most

Hi thanks thanks :D hmm i stay in JB. any idea where can i get that ??

No idea
Never been to Johor haha, perhaps can ask your friends?

Hi, all masters.

1. Preferred Brand: Any brand. ASUS will be first consideration.
2. Budget: 3K-4K
3. Usage: Microsoft Office, Web Browsing, Movie(lightly), Music(lightly)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 14''/15.6''
5. Criteria: built-in battery-type definitely would not be my choice.

BTW, I'm also considering K Series K551LB-XX184H. Any comment? maybe like the battery life, etc?