Yep MX150 can pack the punch , go youtube videos and take a look at it

You can play AAA games at 720p at medium/low settings. For games like Sims i think you can crank the graphics higher and can enjoy it.....It does gaming way better vs UHD 620

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRrheooAFUQ (WARNING : INDIAN ACCENT)

Been using the company issued Acer P645. First time pakai excellent Acer laptop, black, carbon fibre, solid shit.

Now waiting for my new T490 delivery after considering all those HP Elitebook 840/1040, Surface and the Dell series. XPS and the Spectre I think going abit over for business notebook, same goes for Surface series.

Chose the T490 for the WL and a smaller form factor compared to the T480. I dun need much storage, thus the 256GB and 16GB ram pun cukup la.

Need recommendation

1. Budget : RM3000 - 4500
2. Usage: Internet surfing, youtube, light to medium gaming (preferably can run most modern games in medium to high setting)
3. Size: 14"+
4. Brand: No brand preference, but prefer those with good after-sales services, also prefer common brand aka those I can get easily from local shop, no need to import

My current laptop is Asus N43SL which I have been using for 8 years.

This post has been edited by lightbringer: Apr 3 2019, 06:22 PM

Illegear Raven. A few quirks but otherwise ok.

wahh.. the hot model back then.. lol... with this price... Illegear will give you best bang for bucks.. but its 15". with 14", MSI 14-inch FHD PS42 8M-432MY

Yup, that time I bought for less than RM3k, and can run most modern games in medium high settings.


Seems like many people are recommending Illegear, after some quick study, seems like it is a local company that sells custom-built laptops, their reputation very good?
Also, their service center is in KL, but I live in Penang, so might be hard if I need to service the laptop.

They have presence in Lowyat.net , they basically buy barebone laptops , assemble it

It's cheap and powerful for your gaming needs. Of course it has some downsides but for the price you are getting pretty good quality.

Just opt for the next day delivery/on-site service - so at least someone will collect and send your laptop !

Yeah... Running Windows 7/ 10 in Linux host. How big should I pump it?

T490 is basically Ultrabook, not a true business laptop IMO. T480 is better IMO

Can also consider Latitude 7390/7490 and Travelmate X3410. Why not Elitebook 800 series?

Any preference on weight and battery life?

Don't care about battery life, since I will use it plugged to socket all the time.

As for weight, of course would prefer lighter, but I don't really mind if it is too heavy since I would rarely bring it out.

This post has been edited by lightbringer: Apr 3 2019, 09:00 PM

can check my gaming laptop list for more options, though prices are outdated and some options aren't available more

I own Illegear Raven in Penang. Recently I screwed something up and they have been very accommodating so far.

No one is able to give clear review on the T490 since its still quite new and not yet available in the US. Thinkpad due to the trackpoint and the keyboard, and the supposed durability. I 90% of the time docked laptop, but that 10% of the time, I really need mobility and durability, but not so on the battery life. 6H is very good in my job applicaiton. I'm looking for an Ultrabook, the T490 seems masih boleh pakai with full sized ports (almost all, sad no D-SUB) and all.

I just noticed the newer Acer X3 and X5 (Swift 5). And suprisingly qute cheap. But Acer is Acer, and I think the P series is still better than the X series. But If i'm going this route, I'd rather go with the T480, or budget wise, L/E480.

Elitebook, keyboard not up to my usual comfort level. And color gamut/brightness not that important, when im travelling, its airport, plane, hotels saja. I dun do work like hipster/ig kids at coffee shop, haha!

But thanks for the info, eye opener, haha!

ZM Fong You have any suggestion for okay okay cheap reliable USB-C dock?

Min of course, dual digital display (hdmi/dp/dvi) for my dual monitor, and better kalau dpt charge one go.

Why I don't like the new T490:
Thinner = less durable (and more expensive)
1 soldered RAM, 1 free RAM slot
No more extra large battery, no external battery
No RJ45

If you're fine with these, it's buyable

Can also consider L and E series, but you're stuck with low sRGB display (except for L380 Yoga/L390 Yoga)

Not familiar with USB-C dock, sorry

Hi, I'm looking a for a laptop for my sister who is apparently working in a company which doesnt provide an office laptop for her. The given given budget is only RM2K and given that I am active in the PC scene I know that is not enough for what she needs to be working on.Shes a graphic designer and she is working with Adobe, Dimensions, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop and other stuffs that typical graphic designer needs. Is there any suitable laptop within that budget that fits my sister's work? Any suggestions are appreciated.

This post has been edited by JetThrower: Apr 4 2019, 07:50 PM

2K is pretty bad if she's going to get one for her own personal laptop. I am not sure which sort of company doesnt' provide a laptop for graphics design at all

This post has been edited by prasys: Apr 4 2019, 09:01 PM

Got a few branded one like Aukey. Look for with Power Delivery so you could charge the computer and all.

Cheap one costs about RM 199 ya