Hello sifus need your help today~

1. Preferred Brand

Whichever

2. Budget

RM2500-RM3500

3. Usage

Gaming: mostly just Dota 2, World of Warcraft, and if possible upcoming Dragon Age: Inquisition

Work: prefer Win7, Win8 too pening

4. Preferred laptop/screen size

used to 14'' but 15~'' also can

thank you~

really no other choices?
Maybe those that aren't the best for my condition?
Second choices?

If you really want W7, then try and get this one and install W7:
15.6"
Lenovo Y50-70 (59-422941), i7-4710HQ + Nvidia GTX860M + (1920x1080 anti-glare)@RM3599[2.4kg], 8GB, 1TB, red backlit KB, FreeDOS, 2 yrs

*Please make sure W7 drivers are available first though Otherwise, W8 it is
**Price in RRP

Let's try again
14"
Asus
K451LN-WX046H, i5-4200U + Nvidia 840M@RM2199[2.1kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8.1

Lenovo
Ideapad Flex 2-14, i5-4210U + Nvidia 840M +(1920x1080; IPS touch)@RM2499[2kg], 4GB, 500GB, W8.1, 2 yrs; colors: red/white
G40-70, i5-4210U + AMD R5-M230@RM1999 , 4GB, 1TB, W8.1

15.6"
Acer
E5-571G-94MSr, i7-4510U + Nvidia 840M@RM2599[2.5kg], 8GB, 1TB, W8.1

Asus
K551LN-XX251H, i5-4200U + Nvidia 840M@RM2299, 4GB, 1TB, W8.1
S551LN-CJ247H, i5-4200U + Nvidia 840M + 24GB mSATA + (1366x768;touch)@RM2699[2.4kg], 4GB, 1TB, W8.1, 3-cell

Lenovo
Z50-70, i5-4210U,Nvidia 840M + (1920x1080)@RM2399, 4GB, 1TB, W8.1, 2 yrs

*Prices in RRP

Hi... Need some recommendation here...

1. Preferred Brand: No preference
2. Budget: Ideally less than 3k
3. Usage: Web browsing, music, movie, projects mainly documents
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14" and below
5. Processor: 4th Gen, ideally i5

Also to add, I hope to get one with touch ability to utilise Windows 8.1 and a detachable battery... And I really would like to find a convertible if possible, lighter if need to bring out as can bring just the tablet part.

I have some models in mind, hope sifus can give some feedback

1. Dell Inspiron 14 5000 series
2. Lenovo Flex-14
3. Lenovo Miix 2 11 inch
4. Lenovo Yoga 2 13 inch / Yoga 2 Pro

What about other convertibles such as Asus Transformer or Sony Vaio Tab?

As I am quite particular about weight issues, I'm considering MBA too as I know it is really light and slim... But does MBA come pre-installed with Office, or do we need a separate purchase?

Recommendations please? Thanks a lot!

This post has been edited by nicodemus88: Aug 7 2014, 01:31 AM

hahaha.. Thank you so much
You're so kind and friendly
RRP prices means negotiable right?

my personal experience vostro / inspiron 2008-2013 era deems to have problems... gave up recommending these lineup nowadays...

latitude / precision seems have better durability.... my company purchase 10 lat and 1 precision within 2013-now.. seems no hardware problem yet...

the one you brought rctly is old spec 4gb ram retina mbp or newer spec 8gb gam ? recently spec just updated...

This post has been edited by xproc: Aug 7 2014, 09:08 AM

Not sure whether the batteries are detachable, but I think the Miix 2 and especially the Yoga 2 13 are worth considering for your case
Microsoft Office (full) is in general, not included in whichever notebook you buy, have to purchase separately.. but if you are student or staff at Learning INstitutes, you should be able to get them for free

I personally am not confident with Asus Malaysia's warranty support, and I'm don't have details on the latest Sony products (one minute they are not selling anymore, then last I heard they are selling again )

No problems man, hope you can find the laptop you want and like

1. Preferred Brand

Whichever

2. Budget

RM2000 or less

3. Usage

Browsing internet and streaming video/movies/dramas, work like mircosoft office.

4. Preferred laptop/screen size

14''-15"

thank you

Can consider this one
14"
Lenovo Ideapad Flex 2-14, i3-4030U + Intel HD4400 +(1366x768; touch) + 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM1699[2kg], 4GB, W8, 2 yrs; color: black

how much roughly selling at?

opps...sorry just saw the price indicated.

Hi Guys,

I need some recommendations for a budget laptop.
1. Preferred Brand - None (as long as there is good warranty coverage & decent after sales service)
2. Budget - 1.5k ~ 1.8k
3. Usage - Portability is of utmost importance as my work requires me to move around.
- mainly used for excel work, watching movies, internet browsing
- I tend to multi task n run many programs at once (skype, excel, itunes & chrome with many many tabs). Would an i3 CPU suffice or do I need to get an i5?
4. Preferred laptop/screen size - 14 inches.

Other requirements
1. Windows pre-installed
2. Decent speakers
3. At least 8gb ram
4. Good screen for video playback (1080p support)
5. Dedicated media buttons (play/pause/next) preferred.

*Touch screen is not a must but would be a plus to have.
*Dedicated GPU not required as I have a desktop for gaming.

Please provide multiple laptop recommendations of varying brands if possible.

Thanks in advance!

Wah, this one is hard man
How to find such a good laptop at that price range? huhu

lol. are my requirements that hard to meet?

basic work use only. no video rendering or AutoCad sort of work wo..

Yeah, you will need RM3-4k for a notebook with decent built, speakers, (especially the) screen etc. haha

Anyway, can try these:
14"
Dell Inspiron 14 3000, i3-4030U + Nvidia 820M@RM1549[2.2kg], 4GB, 500GB, Linux, 4-cell, spill-resistant KB, 2 years Pro support; W8.1SL@RM1699

Lenovo Ideapad Flex 2-14, i3-4030U + Intel HD4400 +(1366x768; touch) + 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM1699[2kg], 4GB, W8, 2 yrs; color: black


*Please check out the real thing to decide whether they are okay to you or not The screens are standard ones (only)
Upgrade RAM to 8GB

I see. Well atleast i have u guys to educate me.

What are the options from asus or acer? Seems like acer is no longer the popular choice. My last laptop was an acer which died after 4plus years of usage.

Acer is still popular, just that I might not have the most recent pricelists
Asus, on the other hand is much hated by those who know just how terrible their after sales service is in Malaysia

14"
Acer E1-472G-54204G1Tk, i5-4200U + Nvidia 820M@RM1899, 4GB, 1TB, W8.1; 3 years local warranty upgrade@RM50

**slightly older model, newer variant should be available already

Thanks for your prompt reply. Are there any shops in lowyat that you would recommend? There are so many laptop shops in lowyat, I don't want to waste so much time hunting for the best bargain.