that asus is using dual core processor i5 with ULV type, thus, laptop runs on battery usage also longer. ssd is very expensive.. thats why.. the only option is hybrid type.. 

this seems to be a bargain. what's lacking is to swap the hdd out and install windows into it. Any idea if brightstar does this kind of service?

Hi, need for suggestion

1. Preferred Brand
- none, but would avoid unknown brands.

2. Budget
- ~RM2k

3. Usage
- Personal laptop for my son study

4. Preferred laptop/screen size
- prefer big screen

this seems to be a bargain. what's lacking is to swap the hdd out and install windows into it. Any idea if brightstar does this kind of service?

U said Ur wife need to deal wif large amount of figure， tat need a strong CPU,  u use ulv... kaput very fast.. HDD is not much affected in Ur situation

the price included 6%gst? very good bargain. if you get the freeDos version.. which dont have operating system, then... its worth change the hhd with hybrid type. i dont think brightstar will do that service.

that 1t is 5400rpm type... standard

What is the ulv u mentioned?
Well I guess I have to diy. Hahaha

What is the ulv u mentioned?
Well I guess I have to diy. Hahaha

Ultra low voltage CPU, u n y series in laptop

careful with diy. if its come with OS.. then, its hard for u to diy cz OEM is install on the partition and this OEM is reg on the motherboard iinm.. 
if its freeDOS      u know, i know 

ooo but i guess the msi isn't
haha nop.. need original punya windows la.. for office work geh. so gotta buy windows 8.1 64bit original lo. add up everything also will be rm3k+ liao.

careful with diy. if its come with OS.. then, its hard for u to diy cz OEM is install on the partition and this OEM is reg on the motherboard iinm.. 
if its freeDOS      u know, i know 

does msi giv window disc like dell? coz dell u can install on ur own.. they giv u window disc

does it even have windows to begin with? hahaha. for dell since they give the oem windows disc will we be able to reinstall the windows into our own ssd?

ooo but i guess the msi isn't
haha nop.. need original punya windows la.. for office work geh. so gotta buy windows 8.1 64bit original lo. add up everything also will be rm3k+ liao.

does msi giv window disc like dell? coz dell u can install on ur own.. they giv u window disc

original or "original" refer to Jack Sparrow    still can run and cross platform perfectly..
no   unless its freeDos but the cd is driver&utilitites cd for installation... but some notebook, no installation CD driver at all at all.. wtf 

For dell I think only aw confirm giv u driver disc... other all need download from dell website

freeDos xhave gv CD driver? 

N series no giv anything... stingy Kao Kao.. najib style

if dell vostro still in good condition and always wifi card prob.. i suggest you buy the wifi dongle

at most, only can found these 2..  can get lenovo z40..
Lenovo G40-80 14” - i5-5200U , 4GB ram , 500GB , AMD R5-M230 , DOS : RM1630+/-
Lenovo Z40-70 14” FHD  - I5-4210U , 4GB , 500GB , GT820 2GB , W8.1 , 1YR warranty : RM1730+/-
The main advantage using TN panel is that it provides the shortest response times, making them good for gaming. In combination with LED back-lighting, offer high brightness and draw less power.

There is no single type of LCD that is good at everything. What panel type you choose must be a compromise based on how you use the monitor. Gamers will generally be happy with TN panels and their exceptional response time. Photographers and graphic designers should buy an IPS monitor instead...

and usually TN is cheaper than IPS.

Hi,  many thanks for the reply..

Last question..  Is Lenovo a reliable brand?

I only bought dell and asus laptop for the past years,  have very good experience with dell..  A little bad experience with asus bcos of slow warranty claim..  But still satisfied...

So is lenovo a good brand like asus or dell? Especially its budget laptop..

Hi,  many thanks for the reply..

Last question..  Is Lenovo a reliable brand?

I only bought dell and asus laptop for the past years,  have very good experience with dell..  A little bad experience with asus bcos of slow warranty claim..  But still satisfied...

So is lenovo a good brand like asus or dell? Especially its budget laptop..

Yes but not in Malaysia.. their after sales par wif ASUS...