Hi guys, I need some recommendations for a laptop.

Here are my requirements:
1. Preferred Brand = Any
2. Budget = Below RM4k
3. Usage = Simple tasks like using internet browser, ms office, not for gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size = 13 inch/ 13.3 inch/ 14inch (1080p or above)
5. Preferred GPU = If it's possible, I would like to have a laptop without a dedicated graphics card as they make a lot of heat no matter how good the cooling of a laptop is (based on experience with various gaming laptops)
6. Preferred OS = None or Free (Because... you know... reasons xD)

The laptops that I'm interested in are those that looks good and light in weight, so far I've found Dell XPS 13 to be the most ideal model that fits my criteria but it's too expensive.

I would like to know where can I purchase previous models of Dell XPS 13 (which is cheaper than the 2016 model listed on Dell's website)

I would also like to know where can I purchase a Asus Zenbook UX305? The models listed on the official website is UX305UA (Uses i3, i5 or i7 processors) and UX305CA (Uses Core M processors). Most of the online retailers only have the older models like UX305FA or something similar, which is why I'm unable to compare prices.

Suggestions regarding where to purchase a new (not used or refurbished) one is welcomed too!

Suggestions that match these criteria are also welcomed!

Any help regarding this is also highly appreciated!

This post has been edited by cyyong95: Feb 22 2016, 06:36 PM

i dont get you
u series is ?
actually i feels like getting the i5 instead cheaper by 1k

you need at least a gtx960m to run fallout 4 on low settings.

Most common i7 in the market comes with either a quad core or dual core. U series = dual core. Dual core is more power saving compare to the quad core ones.

For e.g,
U series = i7-6500U, i7-6600U
HQ series = i7-6700HQ

There are even more efficient processor than the i7-6700HQ such as i7-6820HK.

He dun really know detail la.. gtx 950m already lose to gtx 960m de... the u series i7 n i5 quad core i dun aspect him to know...

For ur budget zenbook best de... or u can find Inspiron 7359.. upgrade to ssd oso within budget.. main downside is uglier

hmmm true i memang dont know anything bout these codes
not my field
hence asking experts here
so if tat range u guys wld recommend the dell instead?

this r the choices, acer nitro V, illegear z5, inspiron 7559.. this r the better options...

thanks man
but if budghet is below 2500?

Where do you suggest to buy the zenbook from? The inspiron 7000 series looks better than zenbook imo

Inspiron 5459 i5

Or u wan lower but for work only. Inspiron 3542 i3.. 1750

But at least he take initiative to ask.
Last time when i was a noob, i thought get an i7 = best bang of buck liao.

Performance wise, i7 > i5 > core M > i3
Core wise, HQ > U

But U series processor means that it is towards power saving and lower battery life.
If you have the budget, the current best bang of buck would be the Dell Inspiron 7559. I would say decent in almost every aspect.

Asus K401U-BFR011T 14" Laptop/ Notebook (i5-6200U, 4GB, 1TB, NV GT940M, W10H) 2.5k/-
Asus A456U-FWX023T A-Series 14" Laptop/ Notebook (i5-6200U, 4GB, 1TB, NV GT930M, W10H) 2.2k/-

Since your budget is 2.5k, you can get Asus A456U, and upgrade ram/invest on a cooler pad for a long run. Whether your laptop is gonna last long or not, it is solely depending on the owner. Ventilation, maintenance and etc are very important. pandera999 gor gor has a 7 years Acer laptop that can still plays dota.

IIRC, you did mention to hunt for K501 before. But not sure which K501 model you mentioned though, but anyway, K501U comes with a better graphic performance than the one i recommended. But personally, i really do think that 8gb ram is a minimum requirement for windows 10.

Hope this helps a bit.

Zenbook Champaign gold imba...

thank u very much man now its very clear
cuz now am a father n family man d so cant spend too much on gadget
further more wont do much gaming
might be getting the 14' asus u recommended then
wonder if they comes in 15?

DELL INSPIRON 14(5459) LAPTOP
6th Gen Intel Core i5-6200U Processor(3MB Cache,up to 2.80 GHz);Genuine Windows 8.1 Home 64bit;500GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive;4GB Single Channel DDR3L 1600MHz(4GBx1);Tray load DVD Drive(Reads and Writes to DVD/CD);Stereo speakers professionally tuned with MaxxAudio by Waves;AMD Radeon R5 M335 2GB DDR3;Built-in 10/100 Base-T Ethernet LAN;3 in 1 Card Reader(SD,SDHC,SDXC);802.11ac+Bluetooth 4.0,Dual Band 2.4&5 GHz,1x1;1 Year Warranty

Rm2450..

Milk powder damn expensive nowadays.
Some of my married friends also mention the same thing. Anyway, it does come with a 15.6" model.

Asus A556U-FXX038T A-Series 15.6" Laptop/ Notebook (i5-6200U, 4GB, 1TB, NV GT930M, W10H)

actaully diff btw intel and amd?
can b upgraded to w10?

Depends on user preferences lo... i personally like amd graphic more... Nvidia sometimes OP.. w10 not recommended until service pack out...

I reduce from enfa to dutchlady de.. haha..

How old are your kids? Soon no need to drink milk liao. Feed them with white rice!