i think i do remember you, girl. anyway :

Dell
Inspiron 14, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M@RM1699 [1.99kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8.1SL@RM1899

save back your budget, since your usage are more related to normal ones. if you want more lighter and thinner, can go for this :

Dell
Vostro 5470, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1899, 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), W8, 3-cell

prices are RRP and negotiable. use the remaining budget to upgrade RAM and extend warranty to 3 years.
and exchange HDD to SSD if you want blazing fast performance.

take a look at the Vostro 5470 that i recommended.
my brother claimed that it can survive 4-5 hours on a single charge, with its 3 Cell 50WHr battery.

Vostro 5470 if you want light weight. if you worry about weak wifi, get an external wifi receiver which is priced at around RM30 for good ones.

TJ according to notebookcheck, the Flex 14 can survive 5 1/2 hours on a single charge, with WiFi surfing.

apart from what sifu TJ suggested, can consider this as well.

Microsoft
Surface Pro, i5-3317U + Intel HD4000 + (1920x1080;touch) + 64GB SSD@RM2749[680g], 4GB, W8P

take note that the keyboard is sold separately.

availability of accessories is okay but choices of variety are kinda limited but who cares about varieties anyway.

FluffyTee regarding the keyboard cover, depends on what you want to get. there are 2 types, one is Touch Cover (flat surfaced keyboard using touch sensitive keys) and Type Cover (traditional laptop keyboard cover). Touch Cover is cheaper and lighter than Type Cover. for price, RM37x something for Touch Cover and RM41x something for Type Cover.

those game titles, you can save back your budget a little for these :

Lenovo
Z510, i7-4702MQ + Nvidia GT740M@RM2799[2.2kg], 4GB, 1TB, backlit, W8; 2 yrs

Dell
Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04 , 6 cell; W8SL@RM2699
Inspiron 15R, i7-4500U + AMD HD8850M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Linux, 65WHr; W8SL@RM2699

ASUS
S551LB-CJ120H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM2599[2.4kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8, 3-cell

prices in RRP and negotiable. use the remaining budget to upgrade to 8GB and extend warranty to 3 years. can add in SSD as well if you want faster loading.

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.

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

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?

your usage isnt necessary for a laptop like the ASUS you mentioned. try these :

Lenovo
G500S, i5-3230M + Nvidia GT720M@RM1699, 4GB, 500GB, FreeDOS

MSI
CX61-2PC, i5-4200M + Nvidia 820M@RM2199, 4GB, 750GB, anti-glare, W8.1

Dell
Inspiron 15, i5-4200U + AMD HD8670M @RM1699[2.25kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), 6-cell, Linux; W8.1SL@RM1899

prices in RRP and negotiable. use the remaining budget to upgrade RAM to 8GB, get SSD and extend warranty to 3 years is better than getting a laptop that exceeds your needs. just curious about ASUS that did they use removable battery for these :

ASUS
A550CC-XX530H, i5-3337U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2099[2kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; colors: black/red/white
A550LC-X0091H/XX179H/XX180H/XX181H, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT720M@RM2099[2.3kg], 4GB, 750GB, W8; 4-cell; colors: grey/white/red/blue

prioritize this :

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

then this :

MSI GE60-2OD-497MY, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GTX760M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM3999, 8GB, 1TB(7200rpm), W8, steel series blue color backlit KB

prices in RRP and negotiable.

There is a risk that batteries will die accidentally, or without our conscent. Only if TS not to worry about it, it is okay.

Or if you want a 'user replacable' non-removable battery, get macbook. Macbook's non removable battery involves removing back cover, unscrewing and detach battery plug, which is a simple job.

You know, my 6930p battery died without my consent. The adapter was plugged in and battery meter showing my battery was fully charged. Just when i wanted to switch place a while and i turned off the adapter, the laptop insta powered off. When plugged in the adapter and startup, the battery meter shows 0% and not receiving charges, means its dead.

there is one.

what is your usage 1st?

Lenovo is not related to IBM but the Lenovo bought IBM's laptop business division, the Thinkpad series. IBM is now a business solution consultant and service provider.

This post has been edited by raymondtong94: Mar 23 2014, 09:04 AM

its enough. if you want a better battery life, can consider this :

Dell
Inspiron 14-3437, i3-4010U + Intel HD4400@RM1399[1.99kg], Ubuntu, 4GB, 750GB(5400rpm), 4-cell; W8SL@RM1549

What is your usage 1st?
There are 2 sizes of Lenovo Flex as well.

for something thin, light and cheap, Vostro 5470 is always the answer.
but another alternative can be the Lenovo Flex 14. weighed at around 1.8kg with battery.

Pergi tanya kat bahagian garage sales, sini bukan bahagian jualan. K thank you.

no. for your budget, go for this :

Dell Inspiron 14R, i5-4200U + Nvidia GT740M@RM1849 [2.32kg], 4GB, 500GB(5400rpm), Linux, 6 cell; W8@RM2049

prices in RRP and negotiable.