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Shiokz
post Jan 25 2016, 09:48 PM

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Dear Sifus,

Thank you for sharing your time & expertise here, it is really helpful for noobs like me to make better and more informed choice thumbup.gif
I originally thought to get Illegear Z5 due to its relative value and positive reviews, however after further consideration i realize i probably won't be a heavy gamer, combined with the windows o/s purchase costs, the total costs became much higher than anticpated.

Recently the PORTABILITY of ultrabooks seem quite appealing to me while seemingly capable machines in their own right
ASUS Zenbook (high value for it's cost)
HP Spectre (the brown and champagne one just looks sexy)
DELL XPS13 (good reviews for windows ultrabook)

I'm still open to getting a laptop with larger screen instead of an ultrabook and my intended needs are as follows:

USAGE
Primarily Office Work with many tabs open, video streaming and it would be a nice bonus play the occasional casual DOTA2 (Max settings not a must)

It has to serve as my personal media hub, connecting multiple bluetooth devices and other hardware such as bluetooth headphones, monitor screens, speakers, keyboard and mouse, therefore the ability to control and switch between my devices is important (a good docking solution would be an option, the Dell Thunderbolt supported XPS seemed interesting)

Keyboard and Trackpad

SCREEN
High quality screen, 4k not really a must (unless it's highly advisable to get it)
Preferably Anti-Glare and Matte
Touch screen is nice bonus but not a must

CPU
Probably looking for at least an i5, but willing to consider the lower powered M-Chips

RAM
At least 8 GB

GPU
Dedicated GPU would be nice

PORTS
Ideally more than 2 USB ports and good built-in bluetooth

HDD
250 GB m2 SSD
500 GB SATA (not a must)

LOOKS & FEEL
Either sleek and subtlly sexy or more personality
I don't quite like the Lenovo Thinkpad look

BUDGET
5 - 6k and if interest free installment plan is attractive, can go abit more
O/S must be included preferably with MS office as part of the deal
If include good, capable Docking Solutions even better, can consider increasing the budget


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Shiokz
post Jan 26 2016, 06:55 AM

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QUOTE(vioxmonsta @ Jan 25 2016, 11:11 PM)
That budget win liao lo
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Sorry Sifu, I was unable to extract any helpful information from your advice, what do you mean, can you kindly clarify?

Thanks!

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