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post Aug 1 2014, 04:04 PM

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QUOTE(Goodygod @ Aug 1 2014, 03:32 PM)
Hi sifu, pls recommend a suitable laptop for me laugh.gif

1. Preferred Brand: prefer dell / toshiba
2. Budget: < RM2500
3. Usage: Movies, light gaming, work, surf internet
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 15''
5. Other: smooth performance

icon_rolleyes.gif Thanks!!
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15.6"
Dell
Inspiron 15 5000, i5-4210U + AMD HD R7 M265@RM2149[2.4kg], 8GB, 1TB, Linux, 4-cell, spill-resistant KB, 2 years Pro support; W8.1SL@RM2349
Inspiron 15 5000, i5-4210U + AMD HD R7 M265 + (1366x768; touch) + 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM2399[2.6kg], 8GB, 4-cell, spill-resistant KB, 2 years Pro support, W8.1SL

Toshiba
Satelite L50-B203BX/GX, i5-4200U + AMD R7-M260@RM2399[Onkyo], 4GB, 1TB, W8.1; colors: black/gold

Can consider these icon_rolleyes.gif

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post Aug 1 2014, 10:28 PM

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QUOTE(stupid1 @ Aug 1 2014, 07:31 PM)
hi guys i am buying a laptop for myself...any dieas and recommendation? thank you very much =D
1. Any brand other than ACER
2. RM2k-2.5k
3. multitasking and gaming
4. 15.6 inch
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How about these?
15.6"
Asus K551LN-XX251H, i5-4200U + Nvidia 840M@RM2299, 4GB, 1TB, W8.1

Dell Inspiron 15 5000, i5-4210U + AMD HD R7 M265 + (1366x768; touch) + 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM2399[2.6kg], 8GB, 4-cell, spill-resistant KB, 2 years Pro support, W8.1SL

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

HP Pavilion 15-N227TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia 840M@RM1849[2.33kg], 4GB, 500GB, Ubuntu

Toshiba Satelite L50-B203BX/GX, i5-4200U + AMD R7-M260@RM2399[Onkyo], 4GB, 1TB, W8.1; colors: black/gold

*Prices in RRP~
If you are adventurous, get the HP Pavilion 15, get a 256GB SSD and install your own SSD brows.gif
OR get the Asus and install a 128GB SSD icon_rolleyes.gif
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QUOTE(aivenrolx @ Aug 1 2014, 09:55 PM)
Hi,ok thanks thanks
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QUOTE(InstantNoodles @ Aug 1 2014, 10:22 PM)
smile.gif thank you sifus for your help(especially sifu [PF] T.J.) ! glad to have you in this forum icon_rolleyes.gif
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You guys are most welcomed!
Happy choosing icon_rolleyes.gif
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QUOTE(fkinmeng @ Aug 1 2014, 04:23 PM)
1. Preferred Brand: any reputable good brand.
2. Budget: max RM2.5k
3. Usage: light gaming (fifa, fm, dota 2), microsoft office.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14".

thanks!
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This is a good choice icon_rolleyes.gif
14"
Dell Inspiron 14 5000, i5-4210U + AMD HD R7 M265 + (1366x768; touch) + 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM2299[2.02kg], 4GB, 4-cell, spill-resistant KB, 2 years Pro support, W8.1SL

*extend warranty to 3 years with remaining budget, and upgrade to 8GB RAM icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Aug 3 2014, 12:47 PM

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QUOTE(Kennyk93 @ Aug 3 2014, 01:51 AM)
Hi, any recommendations on laptops like;

1. Lenovo preferably
2. Budget around 2.5 - 3k
3. Assignments, light gaming, movies
4. 15" Flex 2 and z50-70

In your opinion, which one would be a better choice? In terms of reliability and performance. Thank you!
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Only the i5 variant of the Z50-70 is worth it hmm.gif
Otherwise you are better off with the Flex 2 icon_rolleyes.gif
Since you have the budget, definitely the Flex 2 laugh.gif
Extend warranty to 3 years on-site and you are good to go~
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post Aug 3 2014, 02:10 PM

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QUOTE(noloveishere @ Aug 3 2014, 01:07 PM)
Hello all, going to get a laptop for study use, and need recommendation because i am noob  icon_rolleyes.gif
1. Preferred Brand : None, but no apple though

2. Budget : Less than 1500

3. Usage : Surfing, youtube, work, light multitasking, no gaming at all

4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 14" minimum

Main focus on thin design, want maximum portability, screen as long as it can support youtube 720p then can already  rclxms.gif , don't care about fast boot or backlit keyboard and all bells and whistles  blush.gif

Thank you all that help me  thumbup.gif
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Not really a lot of slim notebooks for that price range unfortunately sad.gif

Maybe this one?
14"
Dell
Inspiron 14 3000, i3-4005U + Intel HD4400@RM1349[2.2kg], 4GB, 500GB, Linux, 4-cell, spill-resistant KB, 2 years Pro support; W8.1SL@RM1499

If you really want it thin, then maybe you can fork out a little bit more for this one icon_rolleyes.gif
14"
Lenovo Ideapad Flex 2-14, i3-4030U + Intel HD4400 +(1366x768; touch) + 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM1699[2kg], 4GB, W8, 2 yrs; color: black


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QUOTE(adam_lew85 @ Aug 3 2014, 02:35 PM)
1. Preferred Brand : Any

2. Budget : 2000 - 3000

3. Usage : Medium or high gaming, 3D rendering

4. Preferred laptop/screen size : FHD
Thankyou and have a nice day! 😃😃
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Unfortunately your budget is not really enough for high-end gaming sad.gif
Most of those are RM4k or above

For your budget, try looking at these:
15.6"
MSI
GP60-2OD-034MY, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT740M + (1920x1080; anti-glare)@RM2999, 4GB, 750GB, W8, steel series KB

GP60-2PE-026MY, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GT840M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) @RM3299[Dynaudio], 4GB, 1TB HDD, W8.1

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QUOTE(jackycrazy @ Aug 3 2014, 08:42 PM)
1. Preferred Brand: None, hope that sifus can suggest some so that I can compare...
2. Budget: 2k-3k
3. Usage: Mostly Uni Stuff:Assignment, Movie, Web Surfing, MatLab, Gaming like Dota 2 & CS:GO
4. Preferred laptop/screen size:-

Hi all,just started my uni life few weeks ago, and I think it is the time to get myself a laptop and I'm wondering if you really need one for your uni's life, try not to spend my parents' money as much as possible...
I'm an Engineering student and not sure whether is there any software I'm gonna use in my uni life but so far I know that I'm gonna use MatLab...which I don't know what the hell is this thing...
Also can sifus suggest a laptop powerful enough to play D2 and CS:GO smoothly??I don't expect high resolution gaming using laptop but a decent one should be enough....
I'm not sure which screensize I want since I don't own a laptop before...
Hopefully can get an answer from you all soon... smile.gif
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Can consider this one:
14"
Lenovo
Y410p, i7-4700MQ + Nvidia GT755M(GDDR5)@RM3199, 8GB, 1TB, W8.1, red backlit, 120w psu, swappable ODD, 2 years warranty


The price is in RRP, meaning you should be able to nego until ~RM3k nod.gif
Recommended this 14 incher because its more balanced in terms of performance and portability nod.gif
It comes with a powerful quad-core CPU, definitely capable of running all the Engineering programs you throw at it brows.gif
And it comes with a pretty decent graphic card as well, definitely more than capable of handling D2 and CS:Go nod.gif

However, do take note that smaller notebooks tend to get hot when on load, so make sure you provide proper ventilation while you are running analytic programs/ gaming icon_rolleyes.gif

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QUOTE(technosakai @ Aug 3 2014, 10:05 PM)
1. Preferred Brand: Asus, Lenovo, Acer
2. Budget: 2k - 2.5k
3. Usage: Mostly Uni Stuff:Assignment, Movie, Web Surfing, Fifa maybe?
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14" above

Currently I'm looking at Lenovo S410P and Asus K551LB. Price is almost the same. Which one is better?
A store in pyramid is offering student price for S410P for 2499, with i7 processor and also Microsoft office ( Student ) not full.
Any better choice?
Please help biggrin.gif
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Not taking a look at the Lenovo Flex2- 14? hmm.gif
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QUOTE(technosakai @ Aug 3 2014, 11:12 PM)
The price and spec of it?
I don't really like those notebooks that can be bend like Flex.
People complain about Lenovo's hinge not so good.
Later overtime the Flex's hinge might be loose as hell so maybe not a good choice for me  blush.gif

Other than Flex, any good option? I wanna game some times on the notebook. Maybe Fifa 14.
Any other good choices between 2 - 2.5k?
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How about these two?
14"
Dell Inspiron 14 5000, i5-4210U + AMD HD R7 M265 + (1366x768; touch) + 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM2299[2.02kg], 4GB, 4-cell, spill-resistant KB, 2 years Pro support, W8.1SL

HP Pavilion 14-N270TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia 840M + 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM1899[2.03kg], 4GB, FreeDOS; W8.1@RM2099

*Prices in RRP
*extend warranty to 3 years on-site icon_rolleyes.gif

These are faster due to the 8GB SSHD icon_rolleyes.gif
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QUOTE(cslance @ Aug 3 2014, 11:34 PM)
Hi, I'am considering on the following laptop. Please give some comment and advise which one to get. Main usage. Autocad, photoshop and 3d rendering software.

1) MSI GS70
2) Illegear RS-15
3) Asus G750

My budget fall below RM6k. So please advice. Need advice hopefully before the RS-15 promotion end. 7th August
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I would pick the Illegear any day laugh.gif
Excellent customizability and after sales service (if opted), some more the promotion now is damn worth it laugh.gif

Use remaining budget to extend warranty to 3 years, upgrade to a more accurate screen and get an OS thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(Vryon @ Aug 4 2014, 01:51 PM)
1. Preferred Brand : Any brand
2. Budget : RM2-3k max
3. Usage : University assignment, pictures, movie/drama.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : Small as possible, light weight for female user, good screen resolution or color.
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These two seem nice brows.gif
11.6"
Lenovo Miix 2, i5-4202Y + Intel HD + 128GB SSD + (1920x1080 IPS; touch)@RM2999[800g tablet], 4GB, W8.1

13"
Lenovo Yoga 2-13, i5-4200U + Intel HD4400 + (1920x1080 IPS; touch) + 16GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM2999, 8GB, 2 years; colors: grey/orange


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QUOTE(maliwan @ Aug 4 2014, 05:48 PM)
I see. many thanks for the recommendation. Can u suggest best place for me to get that one?
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Try Garage Sales?
Or just buy directly from HP online? hmm.gif
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QUOTE(158yolo @ Aug 4 2014, 02:22 PM)
Hi guys!  im looking for a laptop and here is my preference

1. Preferred Brand : Asus ( or any other recommended brand that is good for this price range )
2. Budget : maximum rm2200
3. Usage : some uni assignments , some engineering programming , and also DOTA2 !!
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : either 14'' or 15.6''
Other requirements : extra ram slot , smooth performance , good warranty coverage
Curently im looking into
ASUS A550LD-XX077H A-SERIES 15.6"  ( rm2099 )
-i5-4200u
-4GB DDR3 ram, 1TB SATA HDD
-NVIDIA® GeForce GT820M
-Windows® 8.1

and

LENOVO ESSENTIAL G40-70 59-412525 14" (rm1899 , but im offered rm1780 )
-i5-4200U-1.6GHz
-1TB SATA HDD, 4GB DDR3 RAM
-AMD Radeon R5 M230
-Windows 8.1

Im not sure to get Nvidia or AMD gc as i heard that Nvidia gc tends to be better compared to AMD's . Or any other suggestions ?
Please give some advice as im new in this area !! and thanks in advance !
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QUOTE(PF T.J. @ Aug 4 2014, 12:03 AM)
How about these two?
14"
Dell Inspiron 14 5000, i5-4210U + AMD HD R7 M265 + (1366x768; touch) + 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM2299[2.02kg], 4GB, 4-cell, spill-resistant KB, 2 years Pro support, W8.1SL

HP Pavilion 14-N270TX, i5-4200U + Nvidia 840M + 8GB SSHD + 500GB HDD@RM1899[2.03kg], 4GB, FreeDOS; W8.1@RM2099

*Prices in RRP
*extend warranty to 3 years on-site  icon_rolleyes.gif

These are faster due to the 8GB SSHD icon_rolleyes.gif
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QUOTE(navilink @ Aug 4 2014, 09:07 PM)
1. Preferred Brand: Dell, Lenovo, Asus
2. Budget: <RM2.2k
3. Usage: Watching movies, photos, light gaming
4. Preferred laptop spec:
- Intel Core i5 with at least 2.3Ghz
- 15.6" Full HD (means 1920x1080)
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No FullHD laptops at Rm2.2k unfortunately sad.gif
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QUOTE(navilink @ Aug 4 2014, 09:42 PM)
not even second hand? sad.gif
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2nd hand ones have to look at Garage Sales? hmm.gif
Different people are selling different models at different prices nod.gif
The chapest FullHD machine is at RM2.5k (14" Flex 2-14)
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QUOTE(chesternz @ Aug 5 2014, 12:12 PM)
Hye all, I need some recommendation to buy my new laptop.

1. Preferred Brand: Any brand that have good build quality and support
2. Budget: Below RM2000
3. Usage: Programming, Medium multitasking, Not for gaming, Everyday office use
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14-15 inch

I want to buy this laptop only for portable use (outstation, class, everywhere that I need to use my computer). If I want to play game or heavy used, I will use my desktop at home.

Thanks and have a nice day =)

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How about these?
14"
Dell
Inspiron 14 3000, i3-4005U + Intel HD4400@RM1349[2.2kg], 4GB, 500GB, Linux, 4-cell, spill-resistant KB, 2 years Pro support; W8.1SL@RM1499
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

*extend warranty to 3 years with remaining budget

For notebooks around this price range, you can either choose in between portability or good built... those with both are more expensive nod.gif

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QUOTE(jasonloong @ Aug 5 2014, 01:09 PM)
1. Preferred Brand: Any brand
2. Budget: Less than RM2500
3. Usage: Gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: Larger or equal to 14 inches

Is it possible to buy a new laptop that have graphic card Nvidia GT 750M or higher like GTX model with my budget ???

Thanks for the recommendation and reply...
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This is an old model, but you can try looking for one nod.gif
14"
Dell Inspiron 14R, i7-4500U + Nvidia GT750M (GDDR5) @RM2499[2.32kg], 8GB, 1TB(5400rpm), Ubuntu 12.04 , 6 cell; W8SL@RM2699


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QUOTE(Areas Elysian @ Aug 5 2014, 05:28 PM)
Greetings,
I have not been surfing this forum for some time. Would like to have an indication as to what models would I be looking at with the following requirements?

1. Preferred Brand:
None

2. Budget:
RM 3,000 - RM 4,000

3. Usage
Movie/Music with moderate gaming

4. Preferred laptop/screen size
14" - 15.6"

5. Graphics Card
nVidia 760m or better equivalent

6. Screen Type
Good viewing angle. No TN nonsense.

7. Processor
Quad core of possible
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A few more days before the Raya promotion ends, grab it while you can brows.gif
15.6" Configure Illegear units here: http://www.illegear.com/
Illegear Illegear RE-15 EVO, i7-4710MQ + Nvidia GTX860M + (1920x1080)@RM3899[2.6kg][Onkyo, SoundBlaster Cinema], 8GB, 500GB(Hybrid), Backlit Keyboard, FreeDOS, [CPU Options: i5-4200M - i7-4900MQ]

*upgrade the screen to whichever deemed suitable for you
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QUOTE(midas10 @ Aug 5 2014, 08:45 PM)
Hi all, just saw this thread. I need some suggestions on what laptop to buy
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1. Preferred Brand: Any brand
2. Budget: RM 2800-3500 (maybe can stretch upto 4k if really really needed)
3. Usage: mainly for Gaming (Dota 2), and other multitasking use (Surfing, FB, Skype, YouTube, Movies)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 15" up

Ive been thinking about Lenovo Y510.

All suggestions are welcome!

Thanks in advance! smile.gif

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Welcome man icon_rolleyes.gif
You don't really need a very powerful GPU for Dota 2 laugh.gif

Still, can consider these:
15.6"
MSI
GP60-2PE-026MY, i7-4700HQ + Nvidia GT840M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) @RM3299[Dynaudio], 4GB, 1TB HDD, W8.1
GP60-2PEY, i5-4200H + Nvidia GT840M + (1920x1080; anti-glare) @RM2899[Dynaudio], 4GB, 750GB HDD, W8.1

*upgrade to at least 8GB RAM icon_rolleyes.gif


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