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

- 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

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

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

Asus Malaysia's warranty support is not really good man: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2337458
And unfortunately there are no suitable Asus notebooks for your budget

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

Please state your usage mate
Takkan you just buy for the touchscreen?

Not really sure what's your definition of "netbook"

These are some of the budget devices quited suited for bloggers who move around alot:
8"
Acer
Iconia W3-810-27602G06NSW, Z2760 + Intel HD + 64GB SSD + (1280x800;touch)@RM1499[0.5kg w/o dock], 2GB W8, BT keyboard
Iconia W4, Atom Z3740 + Intel HD + (1280x800; IS touch) + 64GB eMMC@RM1099 WiFi, 2GB, W8.1, Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013; 3G@RM1399

*W4 crunch keyboard@RM199; Cover@RM99; Screen protector@RM49

10.1"
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
Dell Inspiron 11, Celeron 2955U + Intel HD + (1366x768;touch)@RM1299, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8
Lenovo Flex 10, Celeron N2805 + Intel HD + (1366x768; touch)@RM1199, 2GB, 500GB, W8, Office Home & Student 2013, sleeve case

11.6"
Acer V5-131-10074G50, 1007U + Intel HD@RM1149, 4GB, 500GB, W8SL

Dell
Inspiron 11 3000, Celeron 2955U + Intel HD + (1366x768; touch)@RM1349[1.43kg]. 2GB, 500GB, W8.1
Inspiron 11 3000, Celeron N2815U + Intel HD + (1366x768; touch)@RM1399[1.43kg]. 4GB, 500GB, W8.1


*Prices in RRP, upgrade to at least 4GB RAM (If applicable)


If you want a notebook (not much options for your budget unfortunately):
14"
Dell Inspiron 14-3421, 1007U + Intel HD@RM999[1.99kg], Linux, 2GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 4-cell; W8SL@RM1099
HP 14-d006TU, Pentium 2020M + Intel HD@RM1299[1.95kg], 2B, 500GB(5400rpm), W8.1
Lenovo G400s, Pentium 2020 + Intel HD@RM1349, 4GB, 500GB, W8
Toshiba Satellite C40-A100E, Pentium 1005M+ Intel HD4000@RM1299, 2GB, 500GB, W8SL; color: black

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Mar 28 2014, 05:45 PM

Seems like you need the performance- Lenovo Y510p
Can consider upgrading the RAM to more than 8GB, better for multitasking~

Windows 8 is optimized for touch, but that doesn't mean its more efficient than using a mouse or keyboard haha
Like what raymond sifu said, touchscreen is useful only if your notebook can be converted into tablet mode

Yeah, many people are not aware of Asus Malaysia's notoriety until they experienced it themselves

Unfortunately no... if you really want FreeDOS, then these:

14"
Lenovo
G400s, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1449, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS
S410p, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400M@RM1699[2.1kg], 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS

15.6"
Lenovo
S510p, i3-4010U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1699[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, DOS
S510p, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1849[2.4kg], 4GB, 500GB, DOS

Nvidia GT720M is the lowest end of the range, we only recommend it when you have a budget of less than ~Rm1.9k

Its not very powerful
You will get a rough picture of how powerful it is here: http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Game...ds.13849.0.html
*just look for the GPU model

Was about the recommend the MSI workstation but dayum its RM7k

I would recommend you to look for bro Oscar here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/DellAlienwar...1751731?fref=ts
Ask him to quote you the price of an Dell XPS 15, or better yet, a Dell Precision M3800
15.6"
Dell
XPS 15, i5-4200H + Intel HD 4400 + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm)+ (1920x1080; Touch)@RM4999 [2.0kg], 8GB, W8.1SL, backlit keyboard, 61Whr
XPS 15, i7-4702HQ + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) + 32GB mSATA + 500GB(5400rpm) + (3200x1800; Touch)@RM6299 [2.0kg], 16GB, W8.1SL, backlit keyboard, 61Whr

Those are sleek-looking powerhouses that will suit your work and aesthetic needs haha Some more covered by Dell's superb on-site warranty, best of its kind in Malaysia

Both should be within your budget. Use remaining budget to extend warranty to 3 years~ If there's still budget left, then can consider asking Oscar to help throw in an SSD for you

You don't really need the i5 for your usage
Use the money to upgrade RAM or extend warranty instead

No problems mate

Well, it all depends on whether you are familiar with Mac OSX, and whether you really want to spend that extra money
I would suggest you ask bro Oscar about this too since he has used both the MBP 15 RD and XPS 15/M3800 afaik
He will be able to give you more accurate comments since he has reviewed some of those notebooks

But his English not that good la haha

Actually his English is not bad la
Just that you know la, when we directly translate from Chinese, it may sound offensive, and some people will think that he is rude when he is not haha

Which is why its important to learn how to type politely lo haha
No shortcuts unfortunately.. it really helps to learn~ I've managed to get along with VIPs in the field just by being polite

Sorry for off topic haha~


*Anyways, I wonder why we haven't really see any successful notebook that can be attached to a dock that will turn it into a performance machine? Sure nice to have the best of both worlds

As raymond sifu recommended, try bro Oscar


Yeah, and it might just work, I fully support you haha, faster design one, I'll be your first buyer haha

Make it a 14 or 15.6" tablet God it will be a spectacular machine!!

Its good to know that you have already did some research before asking

Oh, we only recommend the Flex 14 if your budget is from RM1.7-2.3k AND you don't really play games haha.. since you do game, please consider these instead:
14"
Dell Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1849 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8@RM2049

HP Pavilion 14-N059TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2099[2.03kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; colors: silver/black

*Prices in RRp ya

THe graphic cards in these are much better than the GT720M
Just pick the one you like more, since both are pretty equally spec-ed. If you are going for the Dell, it might be better to fork out a little bit more for the warranty ya

Try to upgrade to at least 8GB RAM, it will help with your editing and multi-tasking You can choose to upgrade later on when you have the budget

13" notebooks are generally more expensive unfortunately
Can consider these:
14"
Dell
Inspiron 14-3437, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1399[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), 4-cell; W8SL@RM1549

Lenovo
G400s, Celeron 1005M + Intel HD @RM999[2.2kg], 2GB, 500GB, FreeDOS, Black/Red
G400s, i3-3110M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1449, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS
G400s, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1349, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS; W8@RM1499

HP
14-d006TU, i3-3110M + Intel HD4000@RM1349[1.95kg], 4B, 500GB(5400rpm), Ubuntu
14-d002TX, i3-3110M + Nvidia 820M@RM1449[1.95kg], 4B, 500GB(5400rpm), FreeDOS

*Prices in RRP~
Depending on how adventurous you are, you can actually get one of the cheapest ones, then throw in an SSD, that way you will get a much faster computing experience (even more than the expensive ones )

This is the only 17" machine within your budget unfortunately
MSI GP70-2OD, i5-4200M + Nvidia GT740M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM2899, 4GB, 750GB, W8, steel series KB

There was also a Lenovo G780 but don't think its available anymore.

Perhaps you can consider these:
15.6"
Lenovo
Z510, i7-4702MQ + Nvidia GT740M@RM2799[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs

MSI
GP60-2PEY, i7-4200HQ + Nvidia GT840M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) @RM2899[Dynaudio], 4GB, 750GB HDD, W8.1

* N series are mostly out of your budget..
*upgrade to at least 8GB RAM for better multitasking
* price in RRP
* these are all entry-level notebooks, so try not to expect too much in terms of cooling

8"
Toshiba Encore, Z3740 + Intel HD + (1280x800; touch) + 64GB@RM1499[0.5kg], 2GB, W8.1, Microsoft Home & Student 2013

10"
Acer
Iconia W3-810-27602G06NSW, Z2760 + Intel HD + 64GB SSD + (1280x800;touch)@RM1499[0.5kg w/o dock], 2GB W8, BT keyboard

Iconia W4, Atom Z3740 + Intel HD + (1280x800; IS touch) + 64GB eMMC@RM1099 WiFi, 2GB, W8.1, Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013; 3G@RM1399

*W4 crunch keyboard@RM199; Cover@RM99; Screen protector@RM49

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

11.6"
Sony SVF11N13CGP, Celeron N2920 + Intel HD + (1920x1080; touch) + 64GB@RM1699[1.28kg], 2GB, W8.1; color: pink

*Prices in RRP