Hi,

Been using Dell Vostro 5470 for few years now. The laptop broke at the hinge section and too costly to repair.
The lastest version is Vostro 14 5000 series cheapest with the below spec:
- Dell Vostro 14 V5459-1045SG-DOS Laptop/ Notebook
- Intel® Core™ i3-6100U-2.3GHz
- 4GB DDR3 RAM, 500GB SATA HDD
- Intel® HD Graphics 520
- NO Windows
- RM1899

The above configuration no longer available at Dell Malaysia web site. Cheapest now is i5 version with window and NVIDIA graphic costing RM2699.

Therefore, to expand my option further, I would like to know any similar laptop from other brands such as Acer, ASUS, Lenovo, etc.
Main criteria would be lightweight (less than 1.7kg). Screen size 14" or 13.3".

Using mainly for work (excel, word, powerpoint), portable to bring around especially into meeting room.


Thank you for the suggestion.

First is ur budget ?
Below 2k?

Around RM2k but budget can go untill RM2699 if worth the specs and upgrade.

For this type budget will be most of the specification will be.

Processer - I5-6200U or M3-6Y30 (For ultra thin and lightweight one)

Ram- 4GB or 8GB

Display either 14' or 15.6'

Harddisc either will be 500GB, 1TB or harddisc with ssd

GPU either NV 940M / NV 940MX / nv 930M or nv 930MX or on board graphic.

Must get window 10 version d laptop.

Another things to consider as many laptop within this price range will be 2 USB port and another will be usb type C or 3 USB port and one type C port.
If u need more usb port then either buy a type c to usb hub or buying a laptop with 3 to 4 standard usb.

Most of the laptop in this price range will be light weight,not so heavy one.

This post has been edited by devildevil87: Aug 19 2016, 03:40 PM

Intel m3-6Y30 is on par with I5-6200U?

Because Asus ZENBOOK UX305CA is using that. A little bit beyond the budget tho.
I dont mind the USB port actually.

This post has been edited by AskarPerang: Aug 19 2016, 03:40 PM

Intel m3-6Y30 mostly is use on ultra book instead of laptop.
So it is used in lightweight and thinner ultra book but will sacrifice some performance hence a bit lag if u multitask but the main advantage is the M3 processor more battery friendly hence longer battery life.
Mostly ultra book will be using ssd..
But mainly is you can bring around easily because is smaller and using a 13.3' screen.

I5-6200 sure will be faster/

This post has been edited by devildevil87: Aug 19 2016, 03:47 PM

http://www.techhypermart.com/notebooks.htm...price=2000-2500

http://www.techhypermart.com/notebooks.htm...price=1500-2000

The above 4 look like good options...

This is the cheapest with an SSD and has been given good reviews:

http://www.techhypermart.com/notebooks/ace...intel-w10h.html

i'm using ASUS UX305UA which uses i5 6200 cpu.
But the price exceeds your budget though: RM3,999.

Acer S 13 is rm3,200 with similar specs though, if you don't mind bumping up your budget.

RM2.5k and below normally can get those m3 CPUs such as ASUS UX305CA series.

Acer Aspire S13 at RM2629. Maybe is a good buy?

Acer Aspire E5-475G-57GE 14" Laptop/ Notebook (i5-6200U, 4GB, 128GB SSD, 1TB, NV 940MX, W10H) 3 Year Warranty RM 2329
Pros: Got i5, graphic card, SSD, long warranty, great price for specs
Cons: Heavier, 2.1kg

Acer Aspire V 13 V3-372-54Q0 13.3" Laptop/ Notebook (i5-6200U, 8GB, 1TB, Intel, W10H) 1 Year Warranty RM 2369
Pros: Got i5, light weight(1.6kg), 8GB Ram
Cons: No graphic card, ssd, short warranty(but can be upgraded)

Dell Latitude 14 L3470-i3104G50-W107 Laptop/ Notebook (i3-6100U, 4GB, 500GB, Intel, W10P/ W7P) RM 2379
Pros: Good build quality
Cons: i3(still ok actually), Heavier abit(1.95kg), no graphic card

By the way i see techhypermart got sell the model you looking for with windows.
Dell Vostro 14 V5459-1045SG-W10 Laptop/ Notebook (i3-6100U, 4GB, 500GB, Intel, W10H) RM 2079

Acer Aspire S13 is one of the best choice if you are willing to top up your budget and ok with small storage.(Has external HDD)

Acer Aspire S 13 S5-371-52UK Laptop/ Notebook (i5-6200U, 4GB, 128GB, Intel, W10H) 1 Year Warranty RM 2629
Pros: Lightest(1.3kg), FHD IPS screen, has SSD, nice design
Cons: only 128GB storage, short warranty(can be upgraded)

By the way I saw some forumer sell Dell XPS starting from 3k only.(I think Retail price is RM4.5k)
Check this out
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4014473

Hope it helps.

This post has been edited by GoodBoiBoi: Aug 21 2016, 01:19 AM

Thank you for the comprehensive reply.
I think I will go for Acer Aspire S 13 S5-371-52UK. Found a trusted seller pricing it less than RM2500.

rm 2500 is expensive and the price yet include GST

meaning that you are able to get much cheaper price?

which spec for RM2.5k?

fight TA price!!!! just dun lower any msi price can de

Acer S5-371-52UK/59K3

i5-6200/4GB ram/128GB ssd/ 13.3"FHD / W10

Acer S5-371-52UK
it comes with 4GB DDR3L RAM
can it be upgraded to 8 GB by adding in RAM modules?

nope. shouldered ram.
get the higher specs if need more ram.