Ultrabook recommendation needed!

[amazingone]

Hi all, so I'm planning to get a new laptop soon probably during the upcoming IT SHOW.
What I have in mind now is that I would prefer to get an Ultrabook as portability is a key factor.

Here's are the models that I have in mind:

Dell XPS13 i5-7200U 8GB+256GB (non-touch)

→ http://www.dell.com/sg/p/xps-13-9360-laptop/pd?oc=w51755158sgw10&model_id=xps-13-9360-laptop

HP Envy 13 ab021TU

specs:
- Core i5-7200U at 2.5GHz
- 8GB+256GB
- Intel® HD Graphics 620
- 1.43 kg
-13.3" 1920x1080 display
→ http://h20386.www2.hp.com/SingaporeStore/Merch/Product.aspx?sel=NTB&id=ECC_BUNDLE_6316848&opt=

I may also consider the:
Asus Zenbook UX330UA-FC072T

or the
Asus Zenbook UX410UQ-GV024T

Any recommendations for which above models should I get? Or is there any model that's also good too that I possibly missed out?

Thanks!

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[Intrinion]

Wouldn't recommend the Envy - have plenty of issues and bad experiences with regards to build quality and persistent issues on my Envy 15. Any particular specifications required and usage purposes i.e. such as gaming? Instead of the Zenbook, you can look at the Asus K series range of ultrabooks - much more affordable with better specifications - dedicated gpu.

On top of that, there is the Xiaomi Air and Microsoft Surface as well for your consideration

 

[amazingone]

Wouldn't recommend the Envy - have plenty of issues and bad experiences with regards to build quality and persistent issues on my Envy 15. Any particular specifications required and usage purposes i.e. such as gaming? Instead of the Zenbook, you can look at the Asus K series range of ultrabooks - much more affordable with better specifications - dedicated gpu.

On top of that, there is the Xiaomi Air and Microsoft Surface as well for your consideration

Oh my, didn't know that the HP Envy has quite a few problems. Actually thought it will be a pretty good buy, considering the premium aluminum build quality and the price.
Looks like I will have to strike it off my lookout list haha~

I will be mainly using Office apps and some multimedia usage like videos etc. I don't really need good graphic cards as I don't do intensive gaming, a decent one will do I think.

I went to Asus website to take a look at the K series, the K401UQ seems pretty good for what the specs is offered but I'm having second thoughts on Asus after hearing bad stories on their after-service.
I myself is currently using an Asus laptop too and I really like it, would still prefer to get an Asus but I may also look on other brands to give them a try.

I actually thought of the Mi Notebook Air too, but the fact that it has no local warranty here doesn't entice me to get it haha.
As for the Surface Pro 4, I thought of it once too but I would prefer getting a full-fledge laptop.

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[mun]

so only left either dell or asus and my choice will be whichever is lower in price

PS. i am in your situation few weeks back and in the end, i got myself a second hand MS surface 3 from carousell

 

[amazingone]

so only left either dell or asus and my choice will be whichever is lower in price

PS. i am in your situation few weeks back and in the end, i got myself a second hand MS surface 3 from carousell

Confirm the Asus models will be cheaper than the XPS13 haha, but I will have to see first though since I asked before about Asus and some told me to shun away from them.

Is the Surface 3 running the Windows RT one?

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[wwh5210]

Get Dell XPS13 if u have the budget. Quality wise Dell=HP>Asus. Asus is the cheapest among these 3 brands.

 

[Intrinion]

Oh my, didn't know that the HP Envy has quite a few problems. Actually thought it will be a pretty good buy, considering the premium aluminum build quality and the price.
Looks like I will have to strike it off my lookout list haha~

I will be mainly using Office apps and some multimedia usage like videos etc. I don't really need good graphic cards as I don't do intensive gaming, a decent one will do I think.

I went to Asus website to take a look at the K series, the K401UQ seems pretty good for what the specs is offered but I'm having second thoughts on Asus after hearing bad stories on their after-service.
I myself is currently using an Asus laptop too and I really like it, would still prefer to get an Asus but I may also look on other brands to give them a try.

I actually thought of the Mi Notebook Air too, but the fact that it has no local warranty here doesn't entice me to get it haha.
As for the Surface Pro 4, I thought of it once too but I would prefer getting a full-fledge laptop.

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Personally my Envy 15 has had the following replaced:


1 x Power Adapter - Due to Crackling sound


1x Motherboard - Unable to charge unless battery is removed and reinserted


1x Battery replaced


1x Screen replaced due to dead pixels / discolouring on 4 corners of screen - Replacement screen suffers same issue on one corner.


Currently issues faced:
Speaker and 3.5mm headset issue - music plays on both regardless of settings. Seems to be driver related though am alittle lazy to trouble shoot

 

[Intrinion]

Confirm the Asus models will be cheaper than the XPS13 haha, but I will have to see first though since I asked before about Asus and some told me to shun away from them.

Is the Surface 3 running the Windows RT one?

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Nope! Surface 3 is running full fledged Windows.
Though that's said, there are rumors of Microsoft bringing in an ARM variant of Windows 10 to their Surface line up.



Only Surface 1 and 2 are RT variants - have one myself currently - works for my usage patterns where I remote in - but that's for another day.

 

[Intrinion]

Oh my, didn't know that the HP Envy has quite a few problems. Actually thought it will be a pretty good buy, considering the premium aluminum build quality and the price.
Looks like I will have to strike it off my lookout list haha~

I will be mainly using Office apps and some multimedia usage like videos etc. I don't really need good graphic cards as I don't do intensive gaming, a decent one will do I think.

I went to Asus website to take a look at the K series, the K401UQ seems pretty good for what the specs is offered but I'm having second thoughts on Asus after hearing bad stories on their after-service.
I myself is currently using an Asus laptop too and I really like it, would still prefer to get an Asus but I may also look on other brands to give them a try.

I actually thought of the Mi Notebook Air too, but the fact that it has no local warranty here doesn't entice me to get it haha.
As for the Surface Pro 4, I thought of it once too but I would prefer getting a full-fledge laptop.

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Are you still a student currently?
can make use of your acad privileges for promos and cheaper prices

 

[Audiology93]

Go for XPS13 or UX330. I'm using the UX305UA. Battery life is very good. But watch out for QC issue. The panel is not aligned(the LCD is 1 or 2 pixels more to the right so the black border is more prominent on the left side).

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[amazingone]

Are you still a student currently?
can make use of your acad privileges for promos and cheaper prices

Yeah, I'm a student now but I will be getting from the upcoming IT Show probably haha~

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[amazingone]

Go for XPS13 or UX330. I'm using the UX305UA. Battery life is very good. But watch out for QC issue. The panel is not aligned(the LCD is 1 or 2 pixels more to the right so the black border is more prominent on the left side).

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Cool, thanks for the recommendation!

The UX330 seems to be a worthy competitor with the XPS13, will take note of the QC issue if I'm getting the UX330 model.

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[Intrinion]

Check Lenovo's and Microsoft's academic store. It show prices are not generally cheaper. Probably if you reject all freebies it might.

This is a worthy buy if you have it in your institution

Yeah, I'm a student now but I will be getting from the upcoming IT Show probably haha~

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[knightshaz]

Mi Notebook Air?

 

[amazingone]

Mi Notebook Air?

No local warranty leh..

If got local warranty will hoot that one..

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[jeffrey745]

Why not buy macbook air or macbook pro? Best built quality, very lasting..

 

[amazingone]

Why not buy macbook air or macbook pro? Best built quality, very lasting..

Nah, Apple didn't refresh the Air for a period of time already so wouldn't consider it.

Pro is over my budget already so no go haha.

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[amazingone]

Surface Pro 4 is good enough if my usage is just using Microsoft Office and some web browsing, multimedia usage like watching movie right?

I have student special price so may be getting it.

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[delrosa81]

Razer Blade Stealth!

 

[jeffrey745]

Surface Pro 4 is good enough if my usage is just using Microsoft Office and some web browsing, multimedia usage like watching movie right?

I have student special price so may be getting it.

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Hw much is ur student price? Care to share? I find surface pro price similar to macbook pro pricing