Windows 10 should work.....unless you are on 7 or iTunes really needs a new CPU....

1. Budget : RM 2k - 3.5k
2. Usage : Programming / office work
3. Requirements (display size, battery life, weight etc) : Must have a removable battery, 15" screen, core i5, prefer on the lighter side

Hi guys, I need help and recommendation for my wife's laptop.

Budget: 3k - 3.5k, can stretch to 4k if really needed.

Usage: Work usage, Powerpoint Presentation, Thesis etc. No gaming. No video/movie editing.

Requirement:
Screen: 12 - 15 inch
Port: USB 3.0 and HDMI (preferably add USB type-C or USB 3.1 if within budget)
Keyboard: good tactile feedback/vertical travel/space between keys
Touchpad: got real button, accurate and multitouch gestures (eg: zoom in with pinching)
System: Windows 10
Processor: Core i5 U series (8th gen)
Display: FHD
RAM: 8 GB
Drive: SSD 256GB
Graphic: Integrated GPU (basic)
Wifi: Wifi 802.11ac
Battery life 8 hours
Preferable brand HP, Dell, Lenovo

Dont want:
- dont want 2 in 1 laptop
- dont want chromebook / mac
- dont want touch screen
- dont want optical / DVD drive
- dont want infrared / realsense
- dont want fingerprint reader
- dont want OLED / 4K display
- dont want Windows 10 Pro
- dont want AMD processor
- dont want core i3 and i7
- dont want core i5 and i 7 'Y' series / 'H' series
- dont want more than RAM 8GB
- dont want more than 256GB SSD
- dont want high end graphic chip (integrated already ok for me)

Thank you very much in advance for your expert opinion. Much appreciated.

TQ for your Recommendation!

my laptop is Win 10 now, for iTunes lastest version cant install not sure what is the problem... Thanks

Mind low sRGB display and non-upgradable RAM?

Very difficult to find one with this feature with your budget

Don't want or don't need?

I dont think it exists , even if it does. It's super expensive , battery technology has gotten better

Only some older thinkpas have external batteries , even that there are internal batteries

don't need.

Hi, want to ask +RAM +SSD on the behind meaning what? add on?

AND i check two of the model at levono website, Thinkpad E590 RM2829 realtek wireless 8822be 2x2 VS Thinkpad E580 RM2839 intel dual band wireless-ac 3165 , Price and other Spec Thinkpad E590 is better than Thinkpad E580 , The only thing im want to find out is
(realtek wireless 8822be 2x2 ac VS intel dual band wireless-ac 3165 ) Wireless card is it intel one better/faster?

tq

This post has been edited by TTMCD: Apr 24 2019, 06:30 PM

For wireless adaptor. The intel 3165 is a 1x1 module. Theoritical speed can hit 433Mbps. 2x2 module can hit theoritical 866Mbps. 99% of the time, Intel wireless adaptor has better drivers from the rest like Atheros, Realtek and Broadcom.

This post has been edited by k!nex: Apr 24 2019, 06:50 PM

Can consider Thinkpad E490 / E480, E590 / E580

Yes add those upgrades after purchase

Intel 3165 - slower speed but driver more stable

Both of it are okay , tw for E580 you can change to 2x2 adapter also. Again for your daily use it would be alright

1x1 module will grant you to 433Mbps , in actual world 80Mbps etc..If your Internet speed is like 800Mbps Unifi , maybe not but if it is < 100Mbps ..it's fine also

Opt for E580 (cheaper) and pimp up on SSD and others. I know some of us would say install outside , if you are lazy like me , just get it installed

I disagree , Broadcom does it way better - especially if you use broadcom router like me. Intel is okay-ish..so far no problem but it's okay-ish

I don't mind with that.

Lenovo has launched Edustore for students and educators...you need a valid education email in order to sign up (no more fake student IDs haha). Too bad not all models have 15% discount like previous (checked out aldy)
https://www.lenovo.com/my/en/myedu/
Bonus: Legion Y740 has 15% discount

This post has been edited by ZM Fong: Apr 25 2019, 12:56 AM

Acer Swift 3 SF314-54-55JD / 57FD / 59T5 +RAM
Lenovo Yoga 520 81C80016MJ / 17MJ +RAM (1 slot only)
Asus Vivobook S330F-AEY106T / AEY107T - non-upgradable RAM
Huawei Matebook D 14 - non-upgradable RAM
Lenovo Ideapad 320s-14IKBR 81BN0071MJ / 81BN0072MJ +RAM (1 slot only) +SSD (NVMe only)

>7 hrs of battery life is considered 'good' and more realistic

Noted and thanks a lot. Will look through all the models.

i see, thank for you explanation