<![CDATA[Which Ultrabook will you recommend?]]>Have anyone used an ASUS brand ultrabook before? I heard from a friend that their specs are good, but their customer service for repairs are the worst. Any comments or reviews?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/60020/which-ultrabook-will-you-recommendRSS for NodeSun, 03 May 2026 06:05:29 GMTWed, 30 Jul 2014 06:27:25 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Fri, 23 May 2014 00:49:33 GMT]]>Ultrabooks normally don’t have a dedicated GPU. They don’t have the case space (cooling power) nor the battery. Some come with under 256 GB SSD, and 4GB ram is not a requirement. Minimum 2GB. But most ultrabooks come with 4 GB RAM. Ultrabooks also don’t need to be 4th Gen Intel Haswell processor. 2nd or 3rd gen also can.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1297900https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1297900Fri, 23 May 2014 00:49:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Fri, 09 May 2014 11:36:01 GMT]]>Ultrabooks are meant to be very slim, 4th gen Intel P5, dedicated graphics chip, not have a screen larger than 13 inches with HD or better resolution, decent battery, at least 4Gb RAM, and at least at 256Gb, or better, SSD hard drive. And if you can get 3-years warranty, is very good.


Of course expect ultrabooks to blow your budget!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1286108https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1286108Fri, 09 May 2014 11:36:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:56:46 GMT]]>Razer Blade 2014. Nothing else.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1279235https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1279235Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:56:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Sat, 28 Sep 2013 03:22:01 GMT]]>

sgtripadvisor:
I have an extra Samsung Ultrabook 9 looking to sell as well. Thanks.

Hi, may I know which model ? Kindly pm me, thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106266https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106266Sat, 28 Sep 2013 03:22:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Sat, 28 Sep 2013 02:06:07 GMT]]>I have an extra Samsung Ultrabook 9 looking to sell as well. Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106227https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106227Sat, 28 Sep 2013 02:06:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:59:19 GMT]]>Please let me know if anyone plan to get ultrabook, I have Asus, Dell, Lenovo, HP, Samsung.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106111https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106111Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:59:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:28:11 GMT]]>Good to hear that it is working well.

Got problem with my 1yo ** laptop till I cannot stand, so buy new one then sent it back for service (2nd time w/I 1yr).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106069https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1106069Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:28:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Fri, 27 Sep 2013 02:26:19 GMT]]>

taz:
:rahrah: I just bought myself XPS13 few days ago πŸ™‚ but everything is configured.

What config did u choose ? How much u pay ?
cannot remember all but I think I chose the highest config plus upgraded the antivirus to 2yrs and added MS Office and upgraded warranty to 2yrs NBD on-site.

Think all in about $2200+ or was it $2400+

I'm happy with it. Was concerned about the screen being too reflective but so far no issues. Battery life is great. But it does run a bit hot sometimes.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1104833https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1104833Fri, 27 Sep 2013 02:26:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Fri, 27 Sep 2013 00:42:11 GMT]]>:rahrah: I just bought myself XPS13 few days ago πŸ™‚ but everything is configured.

What config did u choose ? How much u pay ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1104671https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1104671Fri, 27 Sep 2013 00:42:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Thu, 29 Aug 2013 05:43:43 GMT]]>

ChiefKiasu:
Funz:

Thanks for all the suggestions. Got myself a Dell XPS in the end. Hehe.


So far, working wonderfully well. I like the convenience of being able to configure and order online and it comes with everything pre-installed. I like their online support and also the option of next-business day on-site support. I know some people have no patience for their online support but I have no issues with that.

Which XPS did you get? The one with the funny rotating screen?

Nope. Got the 13\"ultrabook. I'm still rather old school. A laptop should stay a laptop. If I need a tablet, I will get a tablet. And a phone should stay a phone and not try to be everything. DH says all the features on the smart phone are lost on me.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1084897https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1084897Thu, 29 Aug 2013 05:43:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Thu, 29 Aug 2013 05:16:31 GMT]]>

Funz:
Thanks for all the suggestions. Got myself a Dell XPS in the end. Hehe.


So far, working wonderfully well. I like the convenience of being able to configure and order online and it comes with everything pre-installed. I like their online support and also the option of next-business day on-site support. I know some people have no patience for their online support but I have no issues with that.
Which XPS did you get? The one with the funny rotating screen?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1084864https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1084864Thu, 29 Aug 2013 05:16:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Tue, 27 Aug 2013 02:13:01 GMT]]>Thanks for all the suggestions. Got myself a Dell XPS in the end. Hehe.


So far, working wonderfully well. I like the convenience of being able to configure and order online and it comes with everything pre-installed. I like their online support and also the option of next-business day on-site support. I know some people have no patience for their online support but I have no issues with that.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1082795https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1082795Tue, 27 Aug 2013 02:13:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Wed, 21 Aug 2013 08:17:03 GMT]]>tried on the Lenovo Yoga. so far so good and worth for the price.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1077504https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1077504Wed, 21 Aug 2013 08:17:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Tue, 06 Aug 2013 04:09:40 GMT]]>Thanks for the suggestions guys. Think I will get the Samsung Series 9.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1061993https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1061993Tue, 06 Aug 2013 04:09:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Tue, 06 Aug 2013 02:59:30 GMT]]>

ChiefKiasu:
ngl2010:

Can't remember. The first one had already been sold away. The second one (the ultrabook) has been returned to Challenger 2 hours after we bought it and we got our money back.


It is not a shock, Chief. It is a constant feel of electric current. I had used Toshiba, Dell, Asus, Acer (not an ultrabook) and Samsung and nothing gave me that kind of constant electric current feeling before. I can feel a little bit on MacBook but the electricity current on Acer Ultrabook is too great to my liking. The feeling is like a constant tiny vibration. Maybe ask your DD or DW to try to use your Acer Ultrabook (the ultrabook must be on). The current can be felt where the wrist is rested on the ultrabook when in typing position. Bigger current can be felt underneath (my thighs can't feel it but I used fingers to feel it when the ultrabook is on).

I guess my skin is too thick then πŸ™‚ Can't feel any electricity on my Acer S7-131 when it is plugged in. But it's mighty decent of the Challenger staff to give you a full refund even when you have brought it out of the shop for 2 hours. Most shops will require you to do a one-to-one exchange for the same or similar valued products. Which Challenger store is this?

AMK. There was nothing else we like and they even contacted Acer to solve the problem but all pieces are the same so I got the refund a few days later πŸ˜„

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1061863https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1061863Tue, 06 Aug 2013 02:59:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Tue, 06 Aug 2013 02:29:17 GMT]]>

ngl2010:
Can't remember. The first one had already been sold away. The second one (the ultrabook) has been returned to Challenger 2 hours after we bought it and we got our money back.


It is not a shock, Chief. It is a constant feel of electric current. I had used Toshiba, Dell, Asus, Acer (not an ultrabook) and Samsung and nothing gave me that kind of constant electric current feeling before. I can feel a little bit on MacBook but the electricity current on Acer Ultrabook is too great to my liking. The feeling is like a constant tiny vibration. Maybe ask your DD or DW to try to use your Acer Ultrabook (the ultrabook must be on). The current can be felt where the wrist is rested on the ultrabook when in typing position. Bigger current can be felt underneath (my thighs can't feel it but I used fingers to feel it when the ultrabook is on).
I guess my skin is too thick then πŸ™‚ Can't feel any electricity on my Acer S7-131 when it is plugged in. But it's mighty decent of the Challenger staff to give you a full refund even when you have brought it out of the shop for 2 hours. Most shops will require you to do a one-to-one exchange for the same or similar valued products. Which Challenger store is this?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1061802https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1061802Tue, 06 Aug 2013 02:29:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Tue, 06 Aug 2013 01:29:07 GMT]]>yes

I get the shocks too and it's on my work laptop: HP Probook.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1061732https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1061732Tue, 06 Aug 2013 01:29:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Mon, 05 Aug 2013 03:23:19 GMT]]>

ChiefKiasu:
Funz:

You've never encountered that?


Initially I thought it was me cos I tend to be 'static-y'. I usually get that mild 'shock' when my hand or fingers venture near any of the ports on the side where the power adapter is. My sis thought her hand were feeling numb due to her tight shoulders. πŸ˜† It was until DD had a shock and shouted ouch that we realise the problem was the comp, not us.

Oh, I have been shocked many times before... just not by simply touching a notebook/laptop. That would be really serious. Of course I wouldn't go touch exposed metal parts on the laptop, but laptops should be safe to hold with the hand on on the lap even as they are being charged.

What model of the Acer did you get, ngl2010?

Can't remember. The first one had already been sold away. The second one (the ultrabook) has been returned to Challenger 2 hours after we bought it and we got our money back.

It is not a shock, Chief. It is a constant feel of electric current. I had used Toshiba, Dell, Asus, Acer (not an ultrabook) and Samsung and nothing gave me that kind of constant electric current feeling before. I can feel a little bit on MacBook but the electricity current on Acer Ultrabook is too great to my liking. The feeling is like a constant tiny vibration. Maybe ask your DD or DW to try to use your Acer Ultrabook (the ultrabook must be on). The current can be felt where the wrist is rested on the ultrabook when in typing position. Bigger current can be felt underneath (my thighs can't feel it but I used fingers to feel it when the ultrabook is on).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1060880https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1060880Mon, 05 Aug 2013 03:23:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Mon, 05 Aug 2013 02:48:26 GMT]]>

Funz:
You've never encountered that?


Initially I thought it was me cos I tend to be 'static-y'. I usually get that mild 'shock' when my hand or fingers venture near any of the ports on the side where the power adapter is. My sis thought her hand were feeling numb due to her tight shoulders. πŸ˜† It was until DD had a shock and shouted ouch that we realise the problem was the comp, not us.
Oh, I have been shocked many times before... just not by simply touching a notebook/laptop. That would be really serious. Of course I wouldn't go touch exposed metal parts on the laptop, but laptops should be safe to hold with the hand on on the lap even as they are being charged.

What model of the Acer did you get, ngl2010?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1060842https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1060842Mon, 05 Aug 2013 02:48:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Mon, 05 Aug 2013 02:03:37 GMT]]>

Funz:
ChiefKiasu:

[quote=\"ngl2010\"]I had a Dell before. Lasted 8 years. No problem at all.


I also bought an Acer ultrabook before but I can feel electricity current on the Acer ultrabook after I brought it home. Challenger let me tried other pieces but all are the same. I can feel the electricity current on my hand. My husband can't feel it though. Maybe his skin is thicker. But my son can also feel the electricity current. In the end Challenger refunded me the money and I bought my current Samsung at Harvey Norman.

That's scary! Which model is it?

You've never encountered that?

Initially I thought it was me cos I tend to be 'static-y'. I usually get that mild 'shock' when my hand or fingers venture near any of the ports on the side where the power adapter is. My sis thought her hand were feeling numb due to her tight shoulders. πŸ˜† It was until DD had a shock and shouted ouch that we realise the problem was the comp, not us.[/quote]We had problem convincing Challenger that we can feel the electricity current on the Acer Ultrabook. We have to get a few Challenger staff to touch it until somebody can feel it. So, I guess not everybody can feel it. If you cannot feel it on the flat area near the keyboard, try the bottom (back) of the notebook. It is usually stronger there.

Chief, I cannot remember the model. We have returned it to Challenger and threw away the receipt.

Actually I can also feel the current on our MacBook but it is not as strong as Acer Ultrabook that we bought before.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1060784https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1060784Mon, 05 Aug 2013 02:03:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Mon, 05 Aug 2013 01:55:01 GMT]]>I also don't like it when the laptop becomes too hot. I always touch the display sets to check the hotness.


I used that Dell for 5 years, then used MacBook (but I cannot get used to it) then used Acer (not the ultrabook that gave electricity current) before changing to Samsung. The previous Acer was alright although a bit slow so I thought Acer Ultrabook will be faster but I was disappointed on the power problem. The 8-year old Dell can still be booted up everytime I am searching for old files so I am happy with Dell.

DH's office provides Dell laptop for him. He had used 3 Dell laptops and time to time he will have problem πŸ˜“

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1060776https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1060776Mon, 05 Aug 2013 01:55:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Mon, 05 Aug 2013 01:52:06 GMT]]>

ChiefKiasu:
ngl2010:

I had a Dell before. Lasted 8 years. No problem at all.


I also bought an Acer ultrabook before but I can feel electricity current on the Acer ultrabook after I brought it home. Challenger let me tried other pieces but all are the same. I can feel the electricity current on my hand. My husband can't feel it though. Maybe his skin is thicker. But my son can also feel the electricity current. In the end Challenger refunded me the money and I bought my current Samsung at Harvey Norman.

That's scary! Which model is it?

You've never encountered that?

Initially I thought it was me cos I tend to be 'static-y'. I usually get that mild 'shock' when my hand or fingers venture near any of the ports on the side where the power adapter is. My sis thought her hand were feeling numb due to her tight shoulders. πŸ˜† It was until DD had a shock and shouted ouch that we realise the problem was the comp, not us.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1060772https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1060772Mon, 05 Aug 2013 01:52:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Ultrabook will you recommend? on Mon, 05 Aug 2013 01:43:53 GMT]]>

ngl2010:
I had a Dell before. Lasted 8 years. No problem at all.


I also bought an Acer ultrabook before but I can feel electricity current on the Acer ultrabook after I brought it home. Challenger let me tried other pieces but all are the same. I can feel the electricity current on my hand. My husband can't feel it though. Maybe his skin is thicker. But my son can also feel the electricity current. In the end Challenger refunded me the money and I bought my current Samsung at Harvey Norman.
That's scary! Which model is it?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1060761https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1060761Mon, 05 Aug 2013 01:43:53 GMT