Problems? See this thread at archive.org.
I am new to this forum so please go easy...I am also just getting up to speed in laptops so here goes...
I am in the market for a desktop replacement and have narrowed my choices to the following...but I cant find one that covers all my bases:
ASUS W90VP-A1 or SAGER NP5797 or SAGER NP9262 (if I can find one)
1) What is your budget?==> $3000 +/- $250
2) What size notebook would you prefer?==>Desktop Replacement 17"+ screen
3) Where will you buying this notebook?==>USA, internet, specialty
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Heard many good things about SAGER/CLEVO, not sure about ASUS
5) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
50% Gaming==>RTS, Action (FPS), and Role Playing
25% General==>Spreadsheet, Quicken, MS Word
25% Multi-MEDIA==>Family pix/movie editing, music ripping
6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
Leaving it on my desk...limited to home<->work
7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games or types of games?
Yes..see #5 above. I prefer the RTS genre (Supreme commander, etc.) but also like RTS-ACTION, FPS, and ROLE PLAYING.
8) How many hours of battery life do you need?
I plan to keep it plugged in most of the time.
9) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
On-line is OK as long as there is a warantee or return policy.
10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Everything I have is XP...like the fact that Vista uses >3 Gigs of RAM but not sure if I should just wait until W7
Screen Specifics
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
WUXGA - 1920x1200
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen?
Prefer matte but glossy OK...not a deal breaker.
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
No...want a well-constructed unit first then stylish if possible.
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?
I want to buy in the next 4-8 weeks...would like to "future-proof" as much as possible.
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 80GB to 500GB? Do you want a SSD drive?
Would like to carry most things with me...I like the idea of eSATA drives to help with storage. Maybe multiple drive options...80GB SSD for programs and 320/500 GB for data ??
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
Yes, preferably a DVD burner (for home movies). I dont have a lot of Blue Ray experience but this may be more important for the future ??
ASUS W90:excellent hardware except slow quad
SAGER NP9262: buy in a minute but no eSATA & where to find these days?
SAGER NP5797: nice unit but HD space limited
Looking forward to hear the advice...Thanks
Ambivalent and Ignorant
Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by chest_cutter, Apr 26, 2009.
