Hi guys,

I need some recommendations on buying new laptop. I'm using it for work purpose (programming and rendering). No game.

Budget between 3.5K to 4.5K.

Here are the requirements

1) An ultrabook/ thin/ light/ notebook. So that it is light and easy to carry around.
2) A powerful CPU like i5 or i7. Core M is NO.
3) 8GB RAM, if can self upgrade I can do that.
4) MUST SSD.
5) 13.3" is enough. I got external monitor to get my work done.
6) HD like Retina
7) No need Graphics Card. No need CD Room.
8) No preference in brand, but not MacBook.

Thanks for the recommendations.

My ideal will be like this
http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/xps-13-linux/pd

however, it is not selling in M'sia.

My job basically heavy in CPU and Harddisk IO. I'm looking for alternative and open to other options. It is either to buy XPS from Malaysia or direct import from US (as it can be 1K cheaper).