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    XoticPC and PowerNotebooks Offering IFL90 with WXGA+ and 8600M GT

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by jbizzler, Jun 23, 2007.

  1. jbizzler

    jbizzler Notebook Consultant

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    For those of you who wanted the Sager rebrand over the Compal one because you wanted WXGA and 8600MGT, XoticPC and PowerNotebooks is now offering WXGA+(1440x900) with the 8600M GT. However, 9-Cell battery still only comes with the WSXGA screen.
     
    jbizzler, Jun 23, 2007
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  2. osso002

    osso002 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hmm, will this be matte or not? :p
     
    osso002, Jun 23, 2007
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  3. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    The WSXGA+ screens will be Matte(well the first couple of shipments-hopefully more than that).

    The WXGA and WXGA+ screens will all be Glossy.

    If you have already order the Compal IFL90/SagerNP2090 with glossy WSXGA+ , you should of been contacted by PNB or XoticPC.
     
    Kdawgca, Jun 23, 2007
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  4. Bona Fide

    Bona Fide Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    In my opinion, it seems more economical to just step up to the WSXGA+ screen. You could always scale it down if the resolution is too high for you, and you get that 9-cell battery for free.
     
    Bona Fide, Jun 24, 2007
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  5. Redline

    Redline Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Well, I think it makes a lot more sense for the people who just want the 8600GT and don't really care about the screen resolution or battery. But what this does is effectively cut $75 off the price of the IFL90 for most average customers who do not need the WSXGA screen.
     
    Redline, Jun 24, 2007
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  6. NetworkGuru

    NetworkGuru Notebook Enthusiast

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    why aren't they doing this with the sager as well?
     
    NetworkGuru, Jun 24, 2007
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  7. Justin@XoticPC

    Justin@XoticPC Company Representative

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    At this time Sager is not going to offer the WXGA+. It will be only available on the regular Compal IFL90 machine.
     
    Justin@XoticPC, Jun 24, 2007
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  8. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    I like the idea of a WXGA+ option there. Good work Xotic & Powernotebooks!

    It seems there are a few more options available in terms of accessories & configurations this time around.
     
    chrisyano, Jun 24, 2007
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