Don't think you'll be able to get a notebook with backlit keyboard for your budget unfortunately
Aprt from this one:
10"
Asus T100TA-DK005H, Atom Z3740 + Intel HD + 32GB eMMC +500GB + (1366x768 IPS; touch)@RM1399, 2GB, W8.1, MS Office Home & Student, keyboard dock; Backlit KB

Pretty much this one if need at least HD+ resolution
14"
Lenovo U430T, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT730M + (1600x900; touch)+ 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM2799, 4GB, W8, 2 yrs

*Price in RRP

Can consider this one as well if screen resolution is very important to you:
14"
Dell Inspiron 14 7000, i7-4500U + Intel HD4400 + (1920x1080; Touch) @RM3399[1.99kg], 6GB (soldered), 500GB (5400rpm), W8.1, backlit keyboard, 58Whr, No ODD

Try to look for bro putochip123 and see how much he can offer for this unit, should be able to get close, if not lower than RM3k
No SSD and dGPU (not needed if you are not gaming) though


This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Apr 7 2014, 10:24 PM

These would be good
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
Inspiron 14 7000, i7-4500U + Intel HD4400 + (1920x1080; Touch) @RM3399[1.99kg], 6GB (soldered), 500GB (5400rpm), W8.1, backlit keyboard, 58Whr, No ODD

HP Envy Touchsmart 14-K119TX Sleekbook, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M + (1366x768;touch)@RM2799[2.01kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8.1

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

**Prices in RRP
Since you love to watch movies, having a FullHD screen would really enhance the experience (assuming you are watching high quality videos la haha )
I would recommend the RM3.4k version of the Inspiron 14 7000, try looking for bro Oscar putochip123, see whether he can get you one within your budget or not
Otherwise, go for cheaper variants of the Inspiron 14 7000- also great despite lower resolution

15.6"
Lenovo
Y510p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5) + (1920x1080)@RM3399[2.7kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8.1, red backlit, swappable ODD, 120w psu, 2 yrs

*Price in RRP
Use remaining budget for warranty extension/ accessorise

Thanks for ur advice

err not u its tj something dont know how spell haha

Hi, guys! I quoted this laptop specs from Illegear for RM 4.2k.

Are there any laptops that can beat the performance for this price? I really prefer a 17" screen because I'm not used to small screens. Also, anyone got any bad reviews for Illegear that I should be aware of? Thanks, sifus!

Illegear notbeooks and services are good, you don't have to worry too much about it

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

*Price in RRP

Thanks again! You helped me in another thread ^-^

@ Inspiron 7000: Didn't check, because the Inspiron 7000 series is out of my budget XD. But between Inspiron 15R and Lenovo S series, the latter is a clear winner (pun unintended).

Looking into the two recommendations now. A bit of a bummer that most stocks for the Z510 is in white... My headache is that, compared to the S510p, the processor is i5 but the graphic card is better @@.

Which is more important for my purposes (photoshop/video editing/after effects); better processor or graphic card?

Hi guys I am looking for a laptop

1. Budget 1.5k to 2.2k
2. Web browsing and run a few programmed
3. Screen size 11 to 12 inches

Any can help me recommend besides these two that I looked up on lowyat? HP Pavilion 11-n002TU x360 and Acer Aspire V5 Series 12-inch V5-132P-3322Y6G50b

hi guys, kindly assist to recommended:

1. Preferred Brand : I prefer toshiba, but i hear Asus also good, any
comment?
2. Budget : <2k
3. Usage : a)Business word such as word-processing and Internet
(strong wi-fi) as well as a clear camera for video calls.
b)at least 750GB for hard disk
c) Plus sometime for entertainment (if got HD would be good,
for watching movie)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 14 or 15-inch.

your options :

Sony SVF11N13CGP, Celeron N2920 + Intel HD + (1920x1080; touch) + 64GB@RM1699[1.28kg], 2GB, W8.1; color: pink

Dell Inspiron 11 3000, Celeron N2815U + Intel HD + (1366x768; touch)@RM1399[1.43kg]. 4GB, 500GB, W8.1

i would personally prefer the Dell, as it uses latest generation Celeron processors. price is negotiable for Dell only.

Hmm. What if I take that option out? Will it open up to more choices? As I said, trying to avoid Asus and Acer.

Photoshop performance will greatly benefit from, in order : RAM > CPU > GPU
Which is why I recommended the ones with the Mobile Processor

-Edited
As suggested by Raymond sifu~
Can consider the Lenovo ThinkPad edge 11 as well... its widely preferred by companies for its reliability despite being a bit older in terms of tech

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Apr 8 2014, 09:47 AM

Where did you heard that Asus is good?
Read here: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...us+bad+warranty

Although they don't have 750GB, I would recommend these:
14"
Dell Vostro 5470, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm) + (1366x768;touch)@RM2049, 4GB, 1TB(5400rpm), W8.1SL, 3-cell

Lenovo Ideapad Flex 14, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT820M +(1366x768; touch) + 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM2299, 4GB (soldered), W8, 2 yrs; colors: black/orange

Mainly because of its msATA SSD/ hybrid HDD drives that will offer faster performances than those with normal HDD
*Prices in RRP
*The Vostro has weak Wifi Range

Maybe this?
13"
Samsung Book 9 Lite NP915S3G-K01MY, AMD A6-1450 + AMD HD8250 + 128GB SSD + (1366x768;touch)@RM1999[1.58kg], 4GB, W8

or this:
14"
Lenovo Ideapad Flex 14, i3-4010U + Nvidia GT820M +(1366x768; touch) + 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM1799, 4GB (soldered), W8, 2 yrs; color: black


This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Apr 8 2014, 09:52 AM

hi guys, kindly assist to recommended:

1. Preferred Brand : -
2. Budget : 3k++ budget
3. Usage : a)Business usage,
b)strong wifi connection
c) portable and easy for presentation purpose
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : not more than 14"

This post has been edited by halimhadi: Apr 8 2014, 10:13 AM

Hi all sifu,

I am current would like to find 3 laptop for work use.

Brand prefer: lenovo or asus or dell or any brand have 2 years warranty and good after sales service.

Budget: below rm3000 each

Requirement: as light weight as possible, i7, w8, >500gb hdd. 4g or 8 g RAM, Vga port. Dvd-rom, good wifi and Ethernet port. GPA if have better, if no i think still ok, size 14" if possible, but still can accept 15"if not >2.3kg, matte screen if possible.

Mainly on working and can open multitabs 20-30 tabs, document and light photo editing.

I am looking the lenovo flex ? But not sure how is the build quality. Any1 encounter hinge problem?

Thanks all sifus , sorry for such many requirements.

hi guys,

can you recommend a laptop:

1. Preferred Brand : any
2. Budget : 3k
3. Usage : programming, heavy data analysis, office use, web browsing, light entertainment
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 15" or more
5. Additional: i7, long battery life, good cooling system, preferably with ssd

Thanks!