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    About to take the plunge on a 7130....

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Sonnie Parker, Dec 9, 2010.

  1. Sonnie Parker

    Sonnie Parker Notebook Consultant

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    BUT... before I do... am I missing anything else that would not cost that much more that would be better?

    I mainly surf the net, taking care of my forums, while using a few other programs like MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Thunderbird email, FTP program, Paint Shop Pro, but mostly Firefox.

    I currently have an HP HDX18t, so I like the bigger screen, but I don't want to pay the extra for the 18.4 over the 17.3. The HDX is a very hot machine, despite having a pair of SSDs. It is also very heavy, which I believe the 7130 should be a bit lighter. While minor, the power connection for the HP is on the right hand side of the machine, the 7130 is on the left back, which will be better for my recliner setup, keeping the cored from having to cross over my body, which is sometimes aggravating.

    I mainly just want to make sure I am not missing anything I should be considering as well as the 7130.
     
    Sonnie Parker, Dec 9, 2010
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  2. Sonnie Parker

    Sonnie Parker Notebook Consultant

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    Nothing? Anyone?

    Thanks!
     
    Sonnie Parker, Jan 14, 2011
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    Sonnie Parker Notebook Consultant

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    Wow... I thought the 7130 had not long been released and it looks like it is already discontinued. Am I that far behind?

    Is there a replacement for it yet?
     
    Sonnie Parker, Jan 14, 2011
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  4. Sonnie Parker

    Sonnie Parker Notebook Consultant

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    I guess I can talk to myself.

    I promise... I do not have the plague.
     
    Sonnie Parker, Jan 16, 2011
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  5. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    There is no replacement yet. I'll venture a guess to say that Clevo is waiting for the Sandy Bridge dual cores. ETA unknown.
     
    Kevin, Jan 16, 2011
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    Althernai Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes, it looks like you'll have to wait until the middle of February. Intel only released the quad-core Sandy Bridge CPUs which put the manufacturers in an unpleasant position.
     
    Althernai, Jan 16, 2011
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  7. Sonnie Parker

    Sonnie Parker Notebook Consultant

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    Would you have any idea if it would be that big of a deal to wait or go ahead and pick up a 7130, since I can still get one now?

    Thanks!
     
    Sonnie Parker, Jan 16, 2011
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  8. MALIBAL

    MALIBAL Company Representative

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    The replacement for the 7130 will be the 5170. ETA is End of Jan.
     
    MALIBAL, Jan 16, 2011
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  9. Sonnie Parker

    Sonnie Parker Notebook Consultant

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    Are there any pre-orders for these available anywhere?

    Any images available?

    Thanks!


    The only place I found any 7130's is now sold out. At least that eliminates any decisions about waiting for the replacement.
     
    Sonnie Parker, Jan 17, 2011
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  10. Larry@LPC-Digital

    Larry@LPC-Digital Company Representative

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    Sorry not yet. There is a little delay on these but VERY soon more info will come on the NEW NP 5170... :)
     
    Larry@LPC-Digital, Jan 17, 2011
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