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    The Zepto Nox A14

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by CLB-NL, Oct 10, 2008.

  1. Dayton

    Dayton Notebook Evangelist

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    California and break begins the week of 4/6. So ideally I would like the new toy in my hands the weekend before travel so two weeks from today.

    Oh and thanks for the 6 cell and 9 cell battery pic's CLB-NL.
     
    Dayton, Mar 20, 2009
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  2. ZeptoUSA

    ZeptoUSA Company Representative

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    That isnt a problem actually. We have a few in stock right now.
     
    ZeptoUSA, Mar 20, 2009
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  3. JDELUNA

    JDELUNA Notebook Deity

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    You are correct in that the ATI mobility HD3870 is a MXM-III slot, so it may not fit, but the new ATI Mobility HD4860, I believe will be more powerful than the current ATI HD4850 but will run much cooler so it may be using the MXM-II slot. I hope this helps. God Bless :)
     
    JDELUNA, Mar 20, 2009
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  4. JDELUNA

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    Am I also reading correctly on the ZEPTO USA site that the NOX A14 is available with a 1680 x 1050 resolution ?? Would that be like a 15.4 inch screen and 1920 x 1200 ?? God Bless :)
     
    JDELUNA, Mar 20, 2009
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  5. Dayton

    Dayton Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, you're right. The non-sale Nox A14 is showing WSXGA+ 1680x1050 ZBD, which would be very nice on a 14.1.
     
    Dayton, Mar 20, 2009
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  6. JDELUNA

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    Can anyone from ZEPTOP USA tell us if any of the new and more powerful Nvidia or ATI cards will be making it to the NOX A14 anytime soon and if so which ones and when ?? Also if we are to purchase the existing current model, can we upgrade the GPU to the newest one when it becomes available ?? Thanks for any info. God Bless :)
     
    JDELUNA, Mar 20, 2009
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  7. Zepto USA

    Zepto USA Company Representative

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    we might get them when available. All our customers can upgrade to the newer cards. We'll notify all our US customers by then.

    FYI only Nvidia cards.
     
    Zepto USA, Mar 20, 2009
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  8. JDELUNA

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    Too bad they won't use ATI as ATI has some cards coming such as the Mobility HD4860 which is supposedly much cooler as it is the new smaller die at 40nm and just as fast or faster than the current ATI HD4850 which is probably equivalent or a tad faster than the Nvidia's 9800M GTX. Question though, is there anything on the ZEPTO's that will prevent it from using and recognizing any of the ATI cards ?? BIO's on the motherboard maybe ?? Thanks for any info. God Bless :)
     
    JDELUNA, Mar 20, 2009
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  9. Thorne

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    I too have been promised that Zepto will be selling new MXM-II cards when they will begin selling new laptop models with new GPU's. Check out my conversation with them at:

    http://koti.mbnet.fi/anakha/zepto 2.txt
     
    Thorne, Mar 21, 2009
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  10. Zepto USA

    Zepto USA Company Representative

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    No, we tested ATI cards and it's running good, problem is that we can't get these cards.
     
    Zepto USA, Mar 21, 2009
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  11. Thorne

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    Thorne, Mar 21, 2009
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  12. Zepto USA

    Zepto USA Company Representative

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    We need to get these straight from ATI/AMD.... otherwise the units will be more expensive. € 260 = $335 (compared to a $229 for the 9650GT)
     
    Zepto USA, Mar 22, 2009
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  13. CLB-NL

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    Zepto Nox A14 vs Zepto Znote 6224W

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    CLB-NL, May 15, 2009
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  14. Dayton

    Dayton Notebook Evangelist

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    So the Znote has a better display? ;)

    Seriously, thanks for the "real world" pic's of the Nox A14.
     
    Dayton, May 16, 2009
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  15. kadett2k8

    kadett2k8 Notebook Consultant

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    From my experience the Znote 6224W has a more greyish slightly grainy panel, where as the panel on the Nox, because of the crystal clear panel, gives a more vibrant image.
     
    kadett2k8, May 16, 2009
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  16. Dayton

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    That's good to hear, the "better display" reference was a wallpaper joke, or so I thought.
     
    Dayton, May 16, 2009
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  17. Thorne

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    CLB-NL, your desktop-missy shure has some bumpers! :D
     
    Thorne, May 16, 2009
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  18. kadett2k8

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    Dayton, ahhh now i get it ;)
     
    kadett2k8, May 17, 2009
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  19. CLB-NL

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    If you want more reallife pics I can make them? Close-ups? A movie?
     
    CLB-NL, May 17, 2009
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  20. Dayton

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    Yes please. Anything would be great, really the only disadvantage of considering buying a Nox A14 is the inability to see one in person. Still, after much much research the Nox A14 is tops on my list. Would have placed an order already if they were currently available.
     
    Dayton, May 18, 2009
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  21. CLB-NL

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    CLB-NL, May 18, 2009
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  22. vague-rant

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    Does anyone know where I can buy this in the UK?

    I didn't see it on the UK website or the few other UK stores I checked.
     
    vague-rant, May 20, 2009
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  23. Zepto USA

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    We are now taking pre-orders on the Nox A14 with docking support. Be quick if you need one, because we only have 100 units in the first batch.
     
    Zepto USA, Jun 6, 2009
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  24. freddy2go

    freddy2go Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got my Nox A14 one and a half week ago (I'm in denmark) and I'm quite satisfied with the overall performance, although the heat fan noise is really annoying, spinning up and down all the time, even in idle mode..

    My down arrow key has also already gone out of function, so I'll have to send it back soon which i find most inconvenient to put it mildly

    I'll post a full review of the thing if any of you guys are interested
     
    freddy2go, Jun 10, 2009
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  25. CLB-NL

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    You can remove your keyboard yourself to check it?
     
    CLB-NL, Jun 10, 2009
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  26. nox_user

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    Welcome to the reality of the Zepto's owner, I have sent my machine back them twice (in 2 months) because of several problems.

    Zepto _should_ be releasing new bios soon which _should_ make the fan lot less irritating, so I recommend checking their ftp-site in couple of weeks and updating your bios when it comes out.
     
    nox_user, Jun 10, 2009
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  27. freddy2go

    freddy2go Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have no idea how you do that
     
    freddy2go, Jun 12, 2009
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  28. CLB-NL

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    - First of all you have to remove three screws on your laptop (one is behind the HDD cover)

    - Thank you can use a little screwdriver and put that between the keyboard and the chassis (on the site of your touchpad) If you turn the screwdriver 90 degrees it wips out. And then you can see what's wrong, clean it and put it back in.
     
    CLB-NL, Jun 12, 2009
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  29. kadett2k8

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    The keyboard is not mounted with screws on the back on the Nox model. You need to remove the Stripcover to get to the screws, but be careful to not break the stripcover when removing it.
     
    kadett2k8, Jun 12, 2009
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  30. CLB-NL

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    Ahh we are talking about the Nox series, my bad! I'm sorry!!
     
    CLB-NL, Jun 12, 2009
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  31. freddy2go

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    I'm not really sure if it's worth it if i screw up, wouldn't i lose the insurance then?
     
    freddy2go, Jun 14, 2009
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  32. Zepto USA

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    For our US and Canada customers. We have a 12 units left out of our first batch G14B (with docking support). Be quick to enjoy the huge discount, and to get them on time (before school starts :)). check our website and use SUPERFAST as coupon code to get the discount. (Note that the price mentioned on the website is without the discount)
     
    Zepto USA, Jul 10, 2009
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