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    JFL92/Sager NP2092 Build Quality

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by JDRod, Jun 28, 2008.

  1. JDRod

    JDRod Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi folks, I'm hoping you can give me the straight scoop on build quality of the JFL92. I'm very close to buying one of these from Xotic to replace my old ABS laptop, but I just don't know much about the Compal. It's either this or a Thinkpad T61P. The prices are within a couple hundred bucks, so it's really going to come down to which one's going to give the best service/experience.

    TIA.
    Jim
     
    JDRod, Jun 28, 2008
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  2. jbl

    jbl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Personally I would go with the Thinkpad.
     
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  3. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    It is a quite resilient laptop, but if what you are looking for is durability, I would suggest going for the magnesium build of the t61p too.
     
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  4. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    the t61 is definitely more durable, but jfl92 isn't fragile either.
     
    pukemon, Jun 28, 2008
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  5. zfactor

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    same thoughts from me..
     
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    Helical Notebook Enthusiast

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    How is the keyboard on the NP2092?
     
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  7. zfactor

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    pretty nice for a notebook. imo the dell i had a while back was nicer but it has goof feel to it and a nice click to the keys which i like. they dont feel mushy and soft like the toshiba one we had did.. not great but def far from the worst ive had
     
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    The new 2092 with monte is supposed to be in a magnesium case right?
     
    Senor Mortgage, Jun 28, 2008
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  9. JDRod

    JDRod Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks folks. Once again, this place comes through with an honest assessment.

    I think I'm still leaning toward the Sager though. Durability is important, but I'm not going to be tossing it around or really even moving it around much. After seeing you're comments, it sounds like it's a well built machine, which is really what I'm trying to get a feel for. My ABS, while it's lasted 4 years, has been, shall we say tempermental. I'm hoping to avoid that with the next machine.
     
    JDRod, Jun 28, 2008
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