Hello all!

Okay, so recently my laptop just died all of a sudden. I was somewhat expecting it because it was showing signs of faultiness here and there
(FYI, its a Toshiba laptop with Windows Vista)

So obviously, I'd want to get a new one. I'm not good with technology nor do I keep up to date with these kinds of stuff so I was wondering whether anyone could recommend me some ideas/brands to look at?


Here are my criteria:

1. Laptop (Portable, & I dont have space for a computer)

2. Preferably Windows (cause I think Macs are overpriced if I'm not mistaken? Also, I'm very used to Windows)

3. It needs to at least be able to play Sims 4 (and/or some mainstream Steam games like L4D2) smoothly

4. A reliable brand(?) that lasts long (I don't expect it to last forever, but my previous laptop honestly has problems ever since the 2nd or 3rd month I had it)

5. Cheap (I'm a student. I'm willing to spend for this, but in no way I'm going to spend, say, for an "Alienware" or whatchamacall it)


I'm sorry if I sound really stupid, but as you can tell, I don't know much about computers/laptops! So any form of help would be nice!

Thank you!

If you want a gaming notebook prepare to spend 2K or 3K above (i5 or i7 processor).

If you just doing homework and go online, you can buy a netbook (Acer netbook RM810 excluded GST).

This post has been edited by WebWalker: May 11 2015, 11:23 AM

recommend to have Asus or Lenovo laptop

For simple gaming, I think as far got graphic card will do unless you want to play with ultra setting. For study, you may want to look for light weight and long battery life.

Suggest to drop by to any computer shop and take some booklet from them to study the spec that suit u.

If you want some light gaming, try a laptop with low power dedicated graphics such as GT550/640/730/740/830/840/930M from nVidia. A core i3 would suffice but I would recommend a core i5. Try lurking in the lowyat forum garage sales sub-forum to search laptop with these specs, they usually range from RM1400-RM2500

Windows vista is bad, if your laptop specs are still decent, you could try dropping in an ssd and installing win8.1 on it.
I think all brands are not significantly different for their low end products, you get what you pay for more or less.

I want a gaming one where I can do work as well. I AM PREPARED TO SPEND 3k+ max!

yeah i noticed those brands are used quite often, come to think of it. will do. thank you!

Okay will do, thank you!

Nope its completely dead. I know Vista has its issues but I was willing to overlook them (slow start ups, etc.), but now the problem is also the fact that I had a Toshiba laptop.

Toshiba sucks apparently. 2-3 months of owning it and it already started to overheat whenever I watch YOUTUBE VIDEOS (let alone, gaming).

I had to invest in a cooling pad.

My laptop cant even start up any more whenever I click the power button.

Now I'm just wondering whether (1) I can take out and save the contents of my hard drives and (2) possibly sell whatever's left for some money haha

Wahhh if 3k is your budget, then u have a lot of choices la..

U can have i7 laptop with decent GPU with that budget..
Check lenovo Y series.. Or dell inspiron 5000/7000 series..

Or u can buy a budget ultrabook such as yoga 3, Asus ux305..it doesnt have dedicated GPU, but it is very lght and stylish.. Like macbook design lor..


Anyway, just incase u want the cheapest laptop but good enough, u can buy these i5 laptops, all got decent GPu;
-lenovo g40 80
-lenovo s410
-lenovo z40 70
-dell inspiron 3443


This post has been edited by Babet: May 18 2015, 05:35 PM

any good value for money gaming lappy to buy?

budget 4k to 5k

Lenovo y50 70....

tumpang asking also

looking for a laptop for mainly social media, streaming, large(ish) screen, at least 3 to 4 usb ports, and el cheapo (sub 1.8k if possible), for an i3 above. tenkiu!

any good value for money gaming lappy to buy?

budget 4k to 5k

inspiron 7447 most cheap lo

then go up to y50, rog , illegear z5

if you want to play the game and do the homework or working all at the same time. you may choose the MSI. PX60
Its light and easy to carry. also its really functional.

Gigabyte has some new arrival these day.
Maybe P55Kv4 is suitable for you (with GTX965M and intel i7 5th gen)
price during 4k - 5k

Here's their post
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3487362

i prefer ones with DVD drive, any rekomen?

DELL INSPIRON 13(7348) LAPTOP
5th Gen Intel Core i7-5500U Processor(4M Cache,up to 3.00 GHz)
Genuine Windows 8.1 Single Language 64bit
500GB 5400 rpm Hybrid Hard Drive+8GB Embedded Flash Cache
8GB Single Channel DDR3L 1600MHz(8GBx1)
No Optical Drive
Stereo speakers professionally tuned with MaxxAudio by Waves Intel HD Graphics 5500
2-in-1 Media Card Reader: SD & MMC
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 2x2+Bluetooth 4.0
LCD back cover for Touch Screen-Silver 13.3-inch FHD(1920x1080) Truelife LED-Backlit Touch Display with Wide Viewing Angle(IPS) Integrated HD 720p Webcam with Digital Microphone 43 WHr,
3-Cell Battery(integrated)
1 Year Warranty
RM2800

New unit..

Inspiron 3442, i3 RM1500

Inspiron 7447

U the 1 open topic?

This post has been edited by myway1985: Aug 23 2015, 07:46 PM

HP Pavilion 14-N060TX below rm2k

inspiron 7447 looks great, but what about the price?