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    Buying a new laptop (Sager vs Alienware)

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by lord_monkey, Jul 8, 2012.

  1. lord_monkey

    lord_monkey Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm looking to buy a new laptop but I'm really confused over what to get.

    The options I'm looking at are

    SAGER NP9150
    which really suits my need - powerfull yet portable at around 6-7 pounds but the problam is that I'm in Saudi Arabia and do not have support where I am located.

    15.6" FHD 16:9 "Matte Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright LED Anti-Glare Screen w/ 95% NTSC Color Gamut (1920x1080) (SKU - S1R303)
    - Sager - 3rd Generation Intel® Ivy Bridge Core™ i7-3610QM (2.3GHz - 3.3GHz, 6MB Intel® Smart Cache, 45W Max TDP) (SKU – S2R174)
    - nVidia GeForce GTX 680M 4,096MB PCI-Express GDDR5 DX11 with Optimus™ Technology [User Upgradeable] (SKU - S3R406)
    - 8GB - DDR3 1600MHz Dual Channel Memory (2 SODIMMS) (SKU - S4R371)
    - 80GB Intel 310 Series mSATA SSD - Preconfigured as an OS Drive ( Operating System – Drive C: )
    - 750gb 7200rpm (Serial-ATA II 300 - 16MB Cache) (SKU - S5R306)
    - Combo Dual Layer SuperMulti DVDRW/CDRW Drive
    Bigfoot Networks Killer™ Wireless-N 1103 (3x3)

    Alienware M14xR2
    Weighs the same as the SAGER but is less powerful

    Alienware M17xR4

    Same power as the SAGER bigger and heavier.

    Alienware has international warranty which is why I'm leaning towards it.

    17.3" (60Hz) WideFHD WLED (1920x1080) Super Clear Glare-
    - 3rd Generation Intel® Ivy Bridge Core™ i7-3610QM (2.3GHz - 3.3GHz, 6-
    - nVidia GeForce GTX 680M 2,048MB PCI-Express GDDR5 DX11 - -
    - 8GB DDR3 1600MHz CL11 D-
    - Alienware Soft Touch STEALTH BLACK - -
    - 128GB Crucial Solid State mSATA III (Primary Drive w/ O.S. Installed)
    - 500GB 7200RPM 16MB -- Bigfoot Networks Killer™ Wireless-N 1103


    I would like some advise and see what you guys think

    Just some background
    I would prefer light notebooks but it's not a deal breaker. I won't be moving it other then from a table to my lap. or occasionally to my brothers place.

    The gaming I do is mostly RTS, and the some FPS although if I get a capable machine i would use it more often.

    Previous owner if a asus G73
     
    lord_monkey, Jul 8, 2012
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  2. Mr. Fox

    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist®

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    Since you have already posted the same thing in another thread, I am closing this down. If readers would like to respond, they can do so in the other thread.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/wha...ew-laptop-sager-vs-alienware.html#post8687934

    Don't overlook the importance of having a good warranty and superior service and support. Alienware shines in this area and none of their competitors can touch them in this respect. Needing warranty service is something nobody ever wants, but the results can be frustrating, even tragic, with most of the competing brands.
     
    Mr. Fox, Jul 8, 2012
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