1. Preferred Brand
Any Windows 8 laptop brand except Sony

2. Budget
Preferably less than RM4000

3. Usage
Light gaming in the form of Dota 2. Should have at least 4 hrs battery life.

4. Preferred laptop/screen size
Between 13.3" and 15.6". Weight is not an issue.

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As a matter of fact, I have done a lot of research these past few days but since this laptop is gonna be my first ever laptop that I own, I want to get one that I wouldn't regret in years to come.
So I'm asking you sifus opinion on the following options:

1. Asus N550JK-CN026H
- My current first choice
- Touchscreen. Cool subwoofer.
- Latest NVIDIA GTX 850M but only DDR3 VRAM.
- Curious about the actual battery life. Any info?

2. MSI GE60 2PE Apache Pro
- Awesome specs. GTX 860M 2GB GDDR5.
- Can do without the touchscreen in this case but I'm concerned with the battery life. One website is saying that it can only last 2.5 hrs despite being idle. If it's true, I might as well get a desktop.

3. MSI GE60 2PC Apache
- Cheaper alternative to 2PE Apache Pro.

4. HP ENVY Touchsmart 15-j137TX
- 2nd cheapest option.
- All-rounder.
- Touchscreen.
- 24 GB mSATA flash cache.
- Need confirmation that the VRAM is DDR3 and not GDDR5.
- No idea bout battery life.

5. Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p
- Cheapest option and comes with GDDR5 VRAM
- lack of touchscreen
- decent battery life (5 hrs as advertised)

6. Asus G56JR-CN183H
- No touchscreen.
- GTX 760M 2GB GDDR5 VRAM.
- What is the battery life?

7. Asus N56JR-S4018H
- Similar specs with G56JR.
- Quite certain that it has no touchscreen either.
- Again, what is the battery life?

Did I missed other options? Most of the options above are gaming laptops. Are they too powerful for my purpose?

1. Any brand
2. Below 2k
3. Gaming, programming, assignment
4. 15 inch

This is my first laptop so if can, i want a laptop that can last up to 3 or 4 years. Please help me..

This post has been edited by curvez: Apr 6 2014, 07:41 PM

What's the different between Intel® Pentium® N3520 Processor and Intel® Celeron® Dual Core processor N2815 (1M Cache, 2.13 GHz) used by the HP mentioned and Dell Inspiron 11 3000 N2815U recommended by you? Dont mind explain a bit. Thanks

Yeah, we often tell people that the prices on Dell websites are RRP... you can actually get a much cheaper price if you buy from LYN sellers like putochip123 and viper88 etc., or bargain online with multiple Dell online sales agents
Not hard to get good prices by doing that haha, just that most people are shy/lazy and don't want to do it

Its not student price la haha, just best price Don't have to be a student to get it~

Pretty much the Y510p
15.6"
Lenovo
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3999[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8, red backlit, exGPU GT755M & ODD, 120w+170w psu, 2 yrs

Can consider this one as well if you know how to overclock the CPU:
15.6"
MSI GX60-3CC-299MY, A10-5750M + (AMD XT R9-M290X + A76M) + (1920x1080; anti-glare) + 128GBSSD@RM4699, 4GB, 750GB (7200rpm), W8.1, multi-color backlit; HDMI cable

But spec-wise, the Y510p is still better in SLI mode

*Prices in RRP

Most of the brands have not refresh their notebooks with the latest Nvidia GPUs yet, afaik
So you only have these two:
15.6"
Asus
N550JK-CN026H, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GTX850M (DDR3) + (1920x1080) + Bluray@RM3899[2.6kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8.1

MSI
GE60-2PE-097MY, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GTX850M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) @RM3999[Dynaudio], 8GB, 1TB (7200rpm) HDD, W8.1, multi-coloured backlid

*Prices in RRP, negotiable

Its good to know that you have done your homework instead of just jumping the gun like most

But I think apart from the HP, the notebooks you picked are way too powerful haha.. especially considering the fact that Dota 2 is not exactly demanding at all
If you want one with long battery life, pick those with ULV processors- power saving:
15.6"
Acer
R7-572G-54208G1T, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT750M + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM3399[2.5kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8.1
V7-582PG-74508G52k, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M + 24GB mSATA + 500GB HDD + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM3399[2.2kg], 8GB, W8
V7-582PG-74501225k, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M + 256GB SSD + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM3999[2.2kg], 12GB, W8.1

Dell
Inspiron 15 7000, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) + (1366x768; Touch)@RM2899[2.6kg], 6GB, 750GB(5400rpm), W8.1SL, backlit keyboard, 58Whr
Inspiron 15 7000, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) + (1920x1080; Touch)@RM3599[2.6kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8.1SL, backlit keyboard, 58Whr
Inspiron 15 7000, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) + 8GB SSHD + 1TB(5400rrpm) + (1920x1080; Touch)@RM3699[2.6kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8.1SL, backlit keyboard, 58Whr

*prices in RRP
I would recommend going for the RM3.6k Dell and extend warranty to 3 years

thanks for the suggestions, honestly i wondering is there any laptop specifically design for senior citizen other than the spec u suggested to me? i know looking at PC screen for long period doesn't bring any benefit to elder but sometime we just cant prevent it when situation come to office works

This post has been edited by paperlee: Apr 6 2014, 08:45 PM

Don't really understand what you meant by a laptop designed specifically for senior citizens?
I suppose all they need is a larger screen? As recommended?

Otherwise, maybe get a desktop with an even larger monitor

Based on the comparisons here, the N3520 is much better in terms of overall performance
http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/721/Intel...tium_N3520.html

Got student rate they told me (donno true or not la) coz they asked for the student email, details will be sent over that email.

That's interesting, thanks for the heads up

Oh I see, will those two models outrun the y410p in the long run? Or is it not worth spending the extra buck?

hey guys... im back...

need suggestion on a laptop for my friend, she got a job as a graphic/web designer just like me but she has no laptop to work.... so she ask me, n now im asking you sifu2 out there on what laptop is better??

1. Preferred Brand - She said anthing as long as good
2. Budget - RM3000
3. Usage - Graphic Design (Photoshop, illustrator, dreamweaver)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - anything

Thanks for your prompt reply. Appreciate vm.

Now, a friend told me 11.6 inch is too small for work like spreadsheet and watch movie. Recommend me to have 12 to 13 inch. According to him even the 13 inch is light and battery can last 6 to 8 hrs. Am confused. Can you recommend me 12 to 13 inch screen with touchscreen, light weight and good battery for sales table talk presentation, price less than RM2k. No need for games.

If she's familiar with Mac OSX, then the MBA13 is a great choice
13"
Apple
MacBookAir 13", i5-4250U + Intel HD5000 + 128GB SSD + (1440x900)@RM3299[1.35kg], 4GB, backlit keyboard, Mac OSX

* Discounts available for students
* Assuming she has all the softwares for Mac

Most graphic designers prefer Macs because of the smoother experience and also better screens.

Windows counterparts:
Thin and light (most girls prefer designs like this)
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
Inspiron 14 7000, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + (1366x768; touch)+ 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)@RM2999[1.99kg], 6GB(soldered), W8.1, backlit keyboard, 58Whr, No ODD

Lenovo U430T, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT730M + (1600x900; touch)+ 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM2799, 4GB, W8, 2 yrs

Toshiba
Satellite U40t-A102, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB HDD + (1366x768; touch)@RM2799[1.74kg], 4GB, W8SL, 3-cell; 3 years local warranty; backlit keyboard

But for better/full performance (bulkier and heavier):
14"
Lenovo
Z400 touch, i7-3632QM + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768, touch)@RM2799, 4GB, 1TB, W8; 2 years warranty
Toshiba Satellite M840-1034XG/XP/XQ, i7-3620QM + AMD HD7670M@RM2499, 4GB, 750GB, W8SL; 3 years local warranty; colors:gold/pink/blue

**prices in RRP
**Not recommending 15" notebook (even though a larger screen might mean a better editing experience), since most girls don't like something too large and heavy

12-13" notebooks are of lower demand, and are thus less produced= more expensive... there's only one I could think of at the moment that's within your budget:
13"
Samsung
Book 9 Lite NP915S3G-K01MY, AMD A6-1450 + AMD HD8250 + 128GB SSD + (1366x768;touch)@RM1999[1.58kg], 4GB, W8

Hi, asking for my friend. His laptop dead already.

1. Preferred Brand: No acer or HP
2. Budget: Rm2000. Max 2400
3. Usage:
-Student
-Thin and Light
-Gaming (optional) like DoTa 2, L4D2
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: Bigger than 11"
5. Others: FreeDos (optional - to bring down the price. Can install windows himself)

1. Apple / Your recommendation
2. <10k
3. Heavy Usage, Graphic & 3D Design, Normal Gaming and Surfing
4. Doesnt Matter about size
Looking for a Laptop



This post has been edited by ProperTYcoon: Apr 7 2014, 12:00 AM

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