I preferred max battery life.
Sorry, but I don't quite understand the sRGB thing 😅

Min how many hours of battery life? No preference on weight?

High sRGB = colours more vibrant. Google for that

Sorry for the lack of info there...My bad...thanks
- Min 5 to 6 hrs and less than 2 kg.
- prefer medium to high sRGB

For gaming purpose? y520 7700hq + 1060 vs y530 8300h + 1050ti

Lenovo Thinkpad A485 - R5-2500U, Vega 8 (near 940MX), W10 Home, 4GB X2 dual channel RAM, 24+48/72Wh battery, IPS, 65W USB C charger
If possible, do RAM+SSD upgrades by yourself

3-3.5k:
Lenovo Ideapad 530s 15 +RAM
Lenovo Yoga 530 14 +RAM

2.5-3k:
Acer Swift 3 SF314-54G +RAM
Acer Swift 3 SF315-51G - soldered RAM
Lenovo Yoga 520 14 +RAM

Smaller battery:
Dell Inspiron 7570 +RAM - good sRGB IPS
HP Pavilion 15 cs0033tx +RAM+SSD
HP Pavilion 14 ce0082/83tx +RAM
HP Pavilion x360 14 cd0036tx +RAM

Thanks ! will look into those laptops

1. Budget : Below 3.5k
2. Usage : Microsoft, Internet, Watching Movies, Reading, Online Investing Software.
3. Requirements : 2 in 1, Touch Screen, Can handle Excel, Lower than 2kg.

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Any preference on display size and battery life?

So far none for graphics. Battery life is ok if can last about 4-5 hours

2 more questions:
1. Do you need good quality (high sRGB) display?
2. Do you need numpad?

Nope and Nope

Acer Spin 5 13 (i5-8250U) - soldered RAM, good sRGB IPS
Lenovo Yoga 520 (i5-8250U) - need RAM upgrade (1 slot only), Yoga 530 is pretty much the same but with higher price
HP Pavilion x360 14 cd0036tx - need RAM upgrade, small battery

Tablet - Lenovo Miix 520 (i5-8250U) - need SSD upgrade, small battery, good sRGB IPS

Hi Sifu,

Helping cousin to look for some college laptop ideas,
1. Budget :
-RM2500 +- . (not include add RAM and Storage) planning to add 8GB + 128SSD for that already.

2. Usage :
- Minor Usage on Adobe PP, AI, PS. (As current just fresh year, dont wish to invest too much for that)
- Normal browsing
- Light gaming. (Like Dota 2 , CSGO)

3. Requirement
Display Size preferably 15" or above
No preference on battery life or weight
Prefer to have good cooling system.

HP Pavilion 15 cs0033tx. Need RAM+SSD upgrades.

Most Ultrabooks/regular laptops have normal cooling - nothing special

Hi all,
Looking for a new laptop for uni
Budget: below 3k
Usage: programming and maybe some light gaming in the future
Requirement:
14 to 15 inches
Ssd
6 hours battery life (can be lesser)
Around 2kg or below 3kg

Also, is it more economical to add ram and ssd separately or get a laptop that already has ssd and 8gb ram?
Thanks

Prefer regular laptop/Ultrabook or gaming/performance laptop?

Usually manual upgrades are cheaper

Prefer performance

Also, is it safe to buy laptops online like lazada or shopee? I'm just worried about the shipping process, if they handle the laptop with care.

Usually fine. If there is any problem you'll send back to service center (or onsite), not to seller

If you prefer performance, can consider Acer Nitro 5, Dell G3 and HP Pavilion Gaming, however all of them have cooling issue and needs RAM+SSD upgrades

What about regular laptops? Aren't gaming laptops more expensive?

Depends on model

If you prefer regular ones:
Acer Swift 3 SF314-54G +RAM
Acer Swift 3 SF315-51G - soldered RAM
Lenovo Yoga 520 (i5-8250U) +RAM (1 slot only)

With smaller battery:
HP Pavilion 15 cs0033tx +RAM+SSD
HP Pavilion 14 ce0082/83tx +RAM
HP Pavilion x360 14 cd0036tx +RAM

All have low sRGB IPS display. Needs undervolting