looking for an advice about Asus U36SG-RX072V and A45VM-VX113V

Hi there,
I’m on my way to buy my laptop and FYI it’s the first time I buy a computer”laptop I did bought a PC before”
So, I have decided to go for Asus as I heard they provide a cheaper device comparing the high spec it comes with and what other manufacturer give.
After I survey I come with to pieces of Notebook and I just need some guidance and advice on which one should I go for.
I’m doing my bachelor in computer network and security, if this can help you in guiding me to the most proper one for me.
The devices I’m looking at are:
1. U36SG-RX072V
Specifications
Processor Intel® Core™ i5 2450M Processor
Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64bit
Chipset Intel® HM65 Express Chipset
Memory 4GB DDR3 1333 MHz SDRAM, 2 x SO-DIMM socket for expansion up to 8 GB SDRAM
Display 13.3" 16:9 HD (1366x768)Smile+ LED Backlight
Graphic NVIDIA® GeForce® 610M with 1GB DDR3 VRAM
Storage
500GB SATA HDD

HD camera
Camera
Networking Integrated 802.11 a/b/g/n
Built-in Bluetooth™ V3.0
Interface 1 x Microphone-in jack
1 x Headphone-out jack (SPDIF)
1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
1 x USB 3.0 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
1 x HDMI
Audio Built-in Speakers And Microphone
SonicFocus
Battery 8Cells 5600 mAh
Dimensions 32.8 x 23.8 x 1.9 cm (WxDxH)
Weight 1.66 kg (with 8 cell battery))
Warranty 2-years international warranty


2. A45VM-VX113V

Specifications
Processor
Intel® Core™ i5 3210M Processor

Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium

Chipset Intel® Chief River Chipset HM76
Memory 2GBDDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM, 2 x DIMM socket for expansion up to 8 GB SDRAM
Display 14.0" HD/GL/LED (1366x768) LED Backlight
Graphic NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M with 2GB DDR3 VRAM
Storage
500GB 5400rpm/7200rpm

Optical Drive
Super-Multi DVD

Camera Integrated camera
Networking Integrated 802.11 b/g/n

Interface* 1 x Microphone-in jack
1 x Headphone-out jack
1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor
2 x USB 3.0 port(s)
1 x USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
1 x HDMI
Audio Built-in Speakers And Microphone
Altec Lansing® Speakers*
Battery 8Cells 4700 mAh

Dimensions 34.8 x 24.2 x 2.90 ~3.30 cm (WxDxH)
Weight 2.4 kg
Security* Kensington lock
BIOS Booting User Password Protection
HDD User Password Protection and Security
 Not sure of some specs. as I bring them Asus Singapore and I live in Malaysia so I’m not is it available on all laptops of Asus or South East Asia have same features (could you help with that form you valuable experience)

I really appereciate your help and your valuable giudance

 

I would go for the second one A45VM-VX113V as this looks like the newer model because it comes equipped with the 3rd gen Ivy Bridge. Newer always means most up to date technology included.

 

Okay thanks for you cl-jeffrey to take the initiative to response to my post out of the hundred viewers my post had.

but the guy at the shop told me that the difference between 3rd and 2nd generation is the speed and the cooling (latest better)
but when you look into these two pieces you find that the CPU speed for each is the same...So, then it's only the cooling that holds the difference which I feel is not that big matter “Am I right?"
one thing I didn't like it in the U36SG-RX072V is that it does not come with and optical drive!!!!!
one more thing is I live in Malaysia and I brought the details from Asus Singapore website "coz I did not find it in Malaysia website" dose this mean that the same model here in Malaysia will have different sepcs.

 

You should not have different specs as this model is by country region. The temperature is lower so the battery life will have a slight increase compared to the 2nd gen processor. I will ask another ASUS region if Malaysia sells this laptop A45VM-VX113V

 

well actualley the guy at the shop gave me the "ASUS PRODUCT GUIDE JULY-AUGUST 2012" and said those laptops in the book which he doesn't have a stock he can order for me from his main branch.
this is my first Asus laptop I want to try it and I need to enjoy my first experince
I thank you for you co-operation man

 

No problem if you have any problems you can email me at @asus.com. Have a great weekend.

 

will need your assistance from time to time no worries
thanks

 

BTW mr. cl-jeffrey since you are the compnay representative "as in your profile"
I want to ask you about the model A45VM-VX113V it's there in the ASUS PRODUCT GUIDE JULY-AUGUST 2012 but I could not find it online-at the Asus website-neither in Asus Malaysia nor at some other sites. So what does this mean? and one of Asus authorized seller here in Malaysia said this model is not yet arrived to Malaysia.....but the weird thing is that I did not find it online?
coz I like this model it has good sepcs. and I like the price
I hope I'm not bothering you with my questions but I need to get the laptop for my study
thanks dude for you help

 

Looks like I have not gotten a response back from my contact. Also I believe it's Saturday there so no one is working today. Please email me so I can forward your contact information to them. Please send me a PM of your email address.

 

plz check your inbox
thanks

 

What ever you do DONT buy he Asus U36SG. They are a great laptop but the screens on them are DISGUSTING. I just bought one yesterday and i hate it, the screen that is. Specs, size etc are great but the screen gives you a negative effect when you dont have it at the right angle. When the screen is white you have to move it to one angle then when there are dark or black images you have to move it to a different angle. Drives you insane and hurts your eyes.

I will be contacting ASUS on Monday to see if i can return mine.

 

I see....well my plan is the A55VM-SX037V I'll buy it from Malaysia
but I don't know how good is this model as is my first time to buy a laptop and also this model I didn't meet users of Asus only of friend told me last time that they delayed him tooo much at the service center
any way I'm like 90% made my mind to take this adventure to try the Asus whish I think-hope- it will not let me down