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This post has been edited by pandera999: Jan 1 2016, 12:40 AM

Acer predator but the previous one is better.

Also, Happy New Year

This post has been edited by AthrunIJ: Jan 1 2016, 12:56 AM

spam kao kao time

Happy new year and congrats on the new thread!

Congratz for the V27 wow

Happy new year everyone in mobile computing

congratz for new thread and happy new year guys

which of these two best bang for buck?

Aspire E15 E5-571G-54MR
or
Pavilion 15-ab240TX

i only play dota 2 and football manager mostly. and watching video. i dont mind acer because i dont have any bad experience with this brand. infact i have one acer laptop still running for almost 8 years without problem.

pls help.

This post has been edited by nxid: Jan 1 2016, 08:58 PM

tomorrow hopefully will be a laptop

choices

-acer aspire v13 v3-372 i5-6200u/8GB RAM/500GB HDD rm2499
-asus ux305 5Y10/8GB RAM/256GB SSD rm2999
-lenovo u41-70 i5-5200u/4GB RAM/256GB SSD/GT920M rm2699

usage office work, phd stuffs, statistics and video editing (i have a couple of 500gb/1tb external drives available)

whch one worth to buy?

note: HP Envy13 increase price rm100
no Dell in Seremban/Seremban2

TQ

pavillion 15 is using intel hd5000 isnt it?? so many series this pavillion. how much is your budget?? if the hp comes with gt940m. and acer is gt840m. its better pick hp. better gpu even not much different. 940 series is brand new 800series

i'll pick acer aspire v13. better battery life. good budget. new processor + better wireless network card + good battery life too

Hi guys i need a 15 inch laptop for my sister for her uni work.

1. Preferred Brand: any except acer, looking for tablet type.
2. Budget: 2k
3. Usage: movies, downloads , online, edit & view office document.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 15", fullhd.

What is the cheapest gtx960m's notebook available im Malaysia? Im selling my rig with R9 290 GPU and planned to change to notebook.

Pavilion 15-ab240TX comes with gt940m.

the price difference is about rm400. the differences between acer and hp are the gpu, hdd size and warranty which hp comes with 2 years warranty. or maybe brand name.

i dont know if the price difference justify the spec differences tho.

and my budget is about 2.5k btw.

IMO, I think should be Inspiron 7559.

Thanks saitama. How much does it cost? How about asus?

One punch go to Dell Malaysia to find out. GTX960M 4Gb standard across the range. Inspiron 15" gaming one. ASUS ROG you mean? I think G552 if not mistaken GTX960M with around RM4399. Not very sure tho. Acer then look for V Nitro. If you're looking at DOS unit. Then more choices.

Hi . Just wanted to ask lenovo yoga compare to asus tp series . Which one is more quality or better? Need opinion..
Both are flip type 360 degree..
Thanks

hi there,

u said u choose acer aspire v13 over asus ux305 and lenovo u41

how about in term of reliability (storing phd data for 3 yrs), HHD vs SSD and in term of video editing? lenovo u41 got gt920. asus definitely not possible. please advise. tq

Sorry for asking noob questions.

This post has been edited by mdnurman: Jan 2 2016, 06:12 PM

I heart that dell have an overheat issue.

Then perhaps you go to this thread and check out all available gaming laptop price around. https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3753380

Not every laptop perfect especially you're looking at gtx960m is just like entry level of gaming laptop. You need to choose which feature is more important to you.

Looking for a laptop. Any recommendation?

1. Preferred Brand: any brand
2. Budget: 2K to <3K
3. Usage: movies, downloads, online surfing, MS office document/powerpoint, edit PDF, mild photo editing.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14" or 15"
5. Other preference:
a. intel i5 processor, preferably 6th gen.
b. do not require touchscreen
c. do not require 360 flip type
d. preferably with optical drive

Side question: I noticed thus far only Acer and Dell offers i5-6200U processors, do you guys think how long it takes for other brands to start offering i5-6200U?

thanks.

yes. 840m and 940. performance is almost da same. just that 940 is re-brand of 840 series + pavillion equip with bigger storage.

price different sometimes influence by warranty.

acer comes with 1 yr warranty? if 500gb is ok for you. if like dat. acer is good choice.
then remaining money, use for external hdd + ram.

sometimes, i dont like hp hotkey

looking for a laptop. any recommendation?

1. Preferred Brand: any brand
2. Budget: 1.8k below
3. Usage: gaming
5. Other preference:
a . at least intel i5
Thank you.

is HP envy 13 I7 8gb 256gb M2 SSD is a good deal ?

Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-572G-57N0 15.6" (i5-6200U, 4GB, 1TB HDD, NV GTX950M, W10H)
Acer Aspire R 14 R5-471T-53ZK 14" (i5-6200U, 4GB, 128GB SSD, Intel, W10H)

other brand to offering skylake i5 maybe depends with the outcome of the market. importing the series too. malaysia market growth seems slow

Acer Aspire E5-474G-53QGc 14" (i5-6200U, 4GB, 1TB, NV 920M, W10H)

superbly sleek, elegantly designed body packs the power of a high-performance PC. Its portable. Its beautiful. how much?? seems good deal

Wahh no active for a few days and V27 come out liao. Congratzzz!

purposely wait for new year

Sorry to ask again.

Laptop max budget of 1.5k, what is my best choice? For normal use in overall.

Sellers are welcomed to PM for offer as well.

Hey, I came here from V26 and realized there is no format displayed in this version so I got this from V26:

1. Brand: No preference. But May I ask why is it nvidia GPUs seem to be so popular in laptops while AMD is so so rare?
2. Budget: Below 4k
3. Usage: Word processing, browsing, CAD programs eg. Solidworks, Casual gaming eg. Dota2, CSGO, Rust
4. Screen size: 15-16" range (fullHD)

Thanks!

The hp envy 13 is around 4k haven't include Gst but I r3ad some buyer having a heat issue with this laptop still. Wondering is a good. Deal anot. Lol

Dell Inspiron 15.6'' 7559 RM3999 Nvidia GeForce GTX960M. I not very sure about AMD but seem like they are hardly catching up.

Thanks but is there competitive flavors from the likes of other brands like asus and msi? Not looking for brands just like to see what other options I have heh.

On the Dell website it just says Inspiron 15 7000 series with the one you mentioned being the 8GB RAM config. Where does it say its a 7559? Unfamiliar with laptop naming conventions here

Thanks!

This post has been edited by BenSow: Jan 3 2016, 01:16 PM

If other brand, the price might be higher than 4K like the Acer V Nitro, Asus ROG G552 and etc. You can check out the price list here https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3753380 for all the available gaming laptop.

I initially also blur with that but you can look for the 15'' with red colour dell word model for gaming series. Haha. RM3999 that one.

Laptop needed. Recommendation please:

1. Preferred Brand: any brand
2. Budget: 2800 to 3500
3. Usage: Online surfing, Photo editing, webpage editing, movies, Ms Office/ Excel
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14" or 15"
5. Longer battery life and less heat.
6. Girl using.


Thank you for the recommendation

latitude e7450, e5440

its not 13. its envy 17 if i not mistaken

1. Preferred Brand: Any
2. Budget: RM 2k below
3. Usage: web surfing, gaming, coding
5. Other preference: form factor is easy to carry around, dota 2 / csgo on at least 60fps (my 2010 laptop could do it)

This post has been edited by Dakaa: Jan 3 2016, 11:49 PM

hallo can anyone help? thanks

Fhd below 2k... even acer oso dun hv

how about 720p ones?

720p almost everwhere

I dun see if there is any resolution less than 1366x768

HD plently lo

inspiron 3543 i5, 5548 i5, my fren shop selling RM1999 b4 gst

This post has been edited by myway1985: Jan 4 2016, 01:59 AM

Looking for a laptop. Any recommendation?

1. Preferred Brand: any brand
2. Budget: <3K
3. Usage: Work, MS office ,basic use for photo editing/video, minor games.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14" or 15"
5. Other preference:
a. easy to carry, not so weight for women
b. processor intel/graphic nvidia
c. any shop within northern region/penang-kedah

Inspiron 7447.. pg i not sure got stock or not..

Please help me on deciding my first laptop. Me is once a desktop fag, then turn into PS4 fag. Now wanna return to PC Mustard Race due to work commitment.

1. Preferred Brand: Not a brandfag. Just prefer brand with superb warranty policy
2. Budget: MYR 5k or SGD 1.7k
3. Usage:
- Dual Boot (Windows + Ubuntu)
- VMWare (Windows + Redhat Server)
- Embedded Linux / Embedded C Projects
- Digital Design projects (VHDL or Verilog)
- Circuit Design Softwares (ORCAD PCSpice / Proteus)
- Rasp-Pi development
- Dota2 and CSGO, plus some PC exclusive game. Those that didn't exist at PS4
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 15" or 17"
5. Other preference:
- Intel + Nvidia combo. Not into AMD since I already have an AMD combo desktop at my hometown
- 8gb x 2 RAM. VMWare kills lots of RAM
- Preloaded with original Windows. #SupportOriginal

Planned to buy this around February. Maybe during CNY Sales...

is HP Envy 13 i5-6200U/4gb/128ssd worth buying? seen one advert selling for rm2899.

still looking at acer v13 and lenovo u41-70 as well..

Looking for a laptop. Any recommendation?

1. Preferred Brand: any brand
2. Budget: <4K
3. Usage: Work and gaming.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14" or 15"
5. Other preference:

It will be replacement laptop. My current laptop is company provided, specs are in my sig.(ACER V-Nitro).
I already handed my 1 month job-change notice to company. and they denied my request to buy that laptop from them.

I got used to fast laptop and really good performance, so I dont think when changing to new company I can get that same feeling. prefer if that laptop have dual slot (meaning ssd+hdd), no dvd also can.

Perhaps this one? http://www.dell.com/my/p/inspiron-15-7559-...-15-7559-laptop
Dell 15 7000 series. RM3999 with GTX960M 4Gb, 15.6". Not very sure about the SSD slot, it come with hybrid.

Or you're already used to Acer why dont look back their new V Nitro series. http://www.acer.com.my/ac/en/MY/content/series/aspirevnitro


This post has been edited by celdric: Jan 4 2016, 12:56 PM

dell is nice, although i5 is downgrade. totally overlook, will be in my shortlist as it is not much screaming gaming on front, but fully capable at gaming.

acer is overprice now. Total price including what I pay for extra warranty+ssd is rm3800 something (Jan 2015), now updated pricing after GST and RM-fuckup is RM4400 something..... and that is not including extra warranty and no SSD....

This post has been edited by ai_m: Jan 4 2016, 01:05 PM

Finally bought hp envy 13 just now. Rm2899.
Thanks for all the input

Dear sifu.. tonight buying for my uni brother

1. Preferred Brand: any brand
2. Budget: 1.8K below if can.. if above then need to eat bubur this month
3. Usage: Dota 2, farcry 4, movies, downloads, online surfing, MS office document/powerpoint.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14" or 15"
5. Other preference:
a. something that have high life span

guys,

dell xps 13
XPS 13 - XPS13-5082SG-W10-QHD+ – 13.3” QHD Touch / I5-6200U / 8GB / 256GB SSD / W10
spectre 13- Spectre 13-4138TU SPC X360 Ultrabook – 13.3 FHD Touch / i7-6500U / 8GB / 256GB SSD / Ext DVDRW / W10 :
envy 13 - HP ENVY 13-d045TU – 13.3 QHD / i7-6500U / 8GB / 256GB SSD / Intel HD / W10

which one would you choose as a all rounder laptop? in terms of quality and performance.

What's the difference between Envy and the rest, seems alot cheaper.

This post has been edited by minde: Jan 4 2016, 05:09 PM

i would choose dell bcause of warranty n after sales service.

thanks for your feedback. I owned a dell before and agree that the warranty is quite good. however the price looks quite steep for similar setup, still considering the pros and cons.

how does HP differ in this warranty aspect?
i stay about 5mins away from hp towers. is that the location to sent for warranty claims? it does say onsite warranty for HP.

This post has been edited by minde: Jan 4 2016, 06:42 PM

just bought ENvy13 but i5 version. happy with the screen eventhough have some backlight bleeding but not noticeable during normal use. so far so good...the keyboard is nice

but among the listed above, if i got the money, i'll choose XPS 13

mine is hp 13 d0044tu i5-6200/4gb/128ssd

1. Preferred Brand: Asus
2. Budget: around RM1.5k
3. Usage: Word Processing, Web Browsing, some Photo Editing
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 14 / 15"

Looking for a laptop for a friend. She doesn't need high spec laptop, though I'd prefer if it's at least an Intel Core, if possible, of course.

Thanks in advance.

This post has been edited by Serendipity123: Jan 4 2016, 07:15 PM

Good deal! Where did you get it from at that price? Does it have a fingerprint reader?

This post has been edited by hkh m43: Jan 4 2016, 08:45 PM

it is the last unit. the stock with previous pricing. yup. it has fingerprint HP simple pass reader

Hi Sifus,

Thought of getting a laptop around 2.5k.

1. Preferred Brand: I have few in mind: Toshiba/Dell/Asus/Lenovo but with good reason I welcome all sorts of recommendations.
2. Budget: Around 2.5k. Can re-think with good reasons.
3. Usage: Surfing/Playing high def(including bluray) quality movies(sometime through extended screen)/SideUsage -> Minor gaming:Dota2/D3.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: Will look at 14" first. If needed, probably 13" or 15". Full HD if possible.
5. Other preference:
a. Durability (I am stil having Toshiba = durability kinda thought, though Satelite design sucks nowaday)
b. Good/Latest spec possible on Processor/RAM/Storage (not preferred SSD, who knows when it might die on me) which may affect the response of the laptop - have to say this as right now it jerks while typing with company laptop =.= really setting me off sometime.
c. Good warranty / after sale service (thats why I have Dell in mind)
d. Back lit keyboard
e. Comes with Wins 10

Side story:
1) Helped a friend of mine on searching for 2k budget laptop and I got these:
-> Satellite L40-B202GX (PSKQEL-005001)
-> Lenovo G50-80 i5-5200U ver
-> Asus X455LF/LJ
Should be slightly better than these.

2) List so far:
-> Toshiba L50-A100 (Pro:740M/Cons:15"/Wins8/2.4kg)
-> Asus K401UB (6th Gen) (Pro:14"/1.65kg/Wins10/Cons:940M)

Thanks !

This post has been edited by Agent5: Jan 5 2016, 05:11 PM

Inspiron 3543 i3, 4gb, 500gb hdd, rm1600

Hi Sifus!! Im looking for a laptop that can acc me for at least another 4 years, your suggestions are much appreciated and thx in advance!

1. Preferred Brand: formal asus user but im good with any brands
2. Budget: <2.5k
3. Usage: movies, downloads, online surfing, multitasking btw internet and software/application (not high demanding ones)
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: 14" or 15"if possible
5. Other preference:
a. no heat issue
b. super duper silent


my list so far:
- asus K401UB (itz a bit over my budget but heard lotz of people recommending it)
-asus A555LF


Any inputs are most welcome!

This post has been edited by thorluffy: Jan 4 2016, 10:55 PM

all Sifus,

i am comparing 2 model
1. U41-70 Ultrabook -14” / I5-5200U / 4GB / 256GB SSD / N16V-GM 2G / W10H
2. Asus K401LB-FA003H - 14" / i5-5200U / 4GB / 1TB / GT940 2GB / W8.1

one with SSD, anodhter with great graphic card.

both the price are about the same. mainly for paperwork, online surfing, watch movie, and little game like the Sims 4.

Saw it looks nice overall with aluminium magnesium body really looks premium + so portable.
Only if the bezel is thinner
Anyway I still no where near QHD yet due to scaling issue. FHD is good enuf personally

Hi,
I had made a query on http://www.dell.com/my/p/inspiron-15-5552-...op/pd?flyingspaghettimonster=PD_OC and was about to buy it online.
However, while I was reporting an issue with another Dell laptop I have the support suggested me to not buy the one with Windows 10 for now as there is alot issues.
Now I need to hunt for a new laptop but lesser windows version.
Is this a common issue for all laptop brands and can some one suggest which brand is able to give warranty and support like Dell Pro? And is it true its not wise to get one with Windows 10 now especially from Dell?

this 1 le
DELL INSPIRON 15R(5559) LAPTOP
6th Gen Intel Core i7-6500U Processor(4M Cache,up to 3.10 GHz)
Genuine Windows 10 Home 64bit
2TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
16GB Dual Channel DDR3L 1600MHz(8GBx2)
Tray load DVD Drive(Reads and Writes to DVD/CD)
Stereo speakers professionally tuned with MaxxAudio by Waves AMD Radeon R5 M335 4GB 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
15.6 inch LED Backlit Display with FHD resolution(1920x1080)
LCD Back Cover for Non-Touch Screen-Black gloss Integrated Widescreen HD Webcam,dual digital microphones Primary 4-cell 40W/HR Battery
1 Year Warranty
RM3300

No, Dell Support told me that Dell laptops with Windows 10 is not stabile right now. Thinking of other brands also is the same issue ?

Yup.. but u must know the different.. preload is stable while upgrade from win 7 n win 8 is not.. my Alienware burn mobo after upgrade.. whole thing crash... luckily got warranty.

Ya I know, and the support told me the preload also not stable which I was surprised. So now looking other brand or Windows 8.1.

This post has been edited by OptimusStar: Jan 5 2016, 09:48 PM

wat u need? i can order dos n load win 8 for u...

u can adjust the scaling in the display setting...customize size and resolution... i have Acer S7 FHD IPS screen... HP Envy 13 screen is much better and brighter

hd < FHD < IPS FHD < QHD < UHD (4k)

scalling issue , you mean the resolution?

Not the resolution but apps that sometimes scale horribly that result in microscopic text or the fonts don't scale properly. No such prob with FHD because majority still cater to the latter

oh.. yes. it is. the text. cant it be fix by using windows own font re-scale? or even being calibrate the font in some apps still looks horrible?

1. Preferred Brand: any brand
2. Budget: <1.5k
3. Usage: typing job
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: any size but below 14''
5. Other preference: doesnt heat up overtime
transformer book and other detachable also can
battery life 8 hours above (seems hard for this budget?)

can... i/m scaling at 175% currently as 100% is too small due to QHD+ screen..
currently my resolution is 3200x1800

anyone know any shops where i can reasonable discount for laptops ? eyeing the 13-4138TU (i7) in ash silver (gold and black). Looks fantastic but outside selling rm5999. Any recommendation ? KL/PJ area.

Hi Sifus,

Am looking for laptop for mainly office usage:

1. Preferred Brand: Good with any brands
2. Budget: RM3600 and below
3. Usage: 70% Office , 30% Gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: Any
5. Other preference:
a. Original Windows 10,
b. Original Microsoft Office 2016

Thank you =))

This post has been edited by sakiheng: Jan 6 2016, 10:27 PM

looking for a laptop before flying off to the UK, need help recommending a laptop as I work mostly from desktop at home.

1. Preferred Brand : any brand
2. Budget : preferably <3k , max 3.5k
3. Usage : gaming ( mediocre settings) , multitasking, movies , standard uni stuff
4. Preferred laptop/screen size : 14" or 15"
easy to carry around
no heat issues

This post has been edited by zeronova: Jan 6 2016, 10:32 PM

Latitude e6440 i5

Reduce to fhd la... qhd+ decent on 15.. 13 to small...

Need recommendation:
- 2.4k <> 3k
- ssd (OS) + 500gb sata
- any brand will do
- significant light (lady user)
- office usage (data processing like macro and mssql)

Pls help sifuuuuuu

oh. yes. cz its qhd.

Hello! Need some suggestion here D:

1. Preferred Brand: Any brands except Acer
2. Budget: RM2500 and below
3. Usage: College use , Gaming
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: Any

BUMP ~

Hi Sifus,

Thought of getting a laptop around 2.5k.

1. Preferred Brand: I have few in mind: Toshiba/Dell/Asus/Lenovo but with good reason I welcome all sorts of recommendations.
2. Budget: Around 2.5k. Can re-think with good reasons.
3. Usage: Surfing/Playing high def(including bluray) quality movies(sometime through extended screen)/SideUsage -> Minor gaming:Dota2/D3.
4. Preferred laptop/screen size: Will look at 14" first. If needed, probably 13" or 15". Full HD if possible.
5. Other preference:
a. Durability (I am stil having Toshiba = durability kinda thought, though Satelite design sucks nowaday)
b. Good/Latest spec possible on Processor/RAM/Storage (not preferred SSD, who knows when it might die on me) which may affect the response of the laptop - have to say this as right now it jerks while typing with company laptop =.= really setting me off sometime.
c. Good warranty / after sale service (thats why I have Dell in mind)
d. Back lit keyboard
e. Comes with Wins 10

Side story:
1) Helped a friend of mine on searching for 2k budget laptop and I got these:
-> Satellite L40-B202GX (PSKQEL-005001)
-> Lenovo G50-80 i5-5200U ver
-> Asus X455LF/LJ
Should be slightly better than these.

2) List so far:
-> Toshiba L50-A100 (Pro:740M/Cons:15"/Wins8/2.4kg)
-> Asus K401UB (6th Gen) (Pro:14"/1.65kg/Wins10/Cons:940M)

Thanks !

Guys please help, for uni student thank you

1. Budget: 2k-2.5k
2. Usage: Autocad, movies, downloads , online, edit & view office document.
3. Preferred laptop/screen size : around 14"

Good to hear that, but any heating problem ?

what heating problem to be exact?

having qhd+, the image is much crispier compared to fhd... brighter as well... good with words at any angle (no need 90 degree looking at the screen)

U try xps 13 qhd+ then u compare... i waiting for the xps 15 uhd to arrive.. next mon.. then i will ask the client to write a review on it

Asus Zenbook Ultrabook UX305 Skylake

Finally here, I waited soo long for this updated version.

http://www.lowyat.net/2016/90802/asus-ux30...ails-at-rm2799/