Clevo M570U/Sager 5760 Reliability

So I've seen a lot of recommendations for these machines based on how powerful they are for the price you pay, and am seriously considering buying one. However, I haven't seen a whole lot regarding their reliability/build quality. Can I reasonably expect one to last 3-4 years? Do they compare favorably in quality and reliability to other, more mainstream manufacturers (Dell, HP, Toshiba, Lenovo)?

Thanks.

 

Hello!
About reliability and build quality of my Custom PC Clevo M570U i really feel the difference.
No comparison can be made with the commercial products as HP, Toshiba, even with Asus and Dell.
Its a whole new world.

With that machine i have a real feeling of a desktop but portable.
Whatever i ask, he answer perfectly! Thx also to my reseller that build for me that system in a flawless way.

For me the N° 1 !

 

You can buy them with total confidence - awesome build quality, awesome screen, great design - I say order it and think about it later.

From my personal experience, I don't think I'll be in the market for another couple of years at least. I think I'll look for one only when the technology is so outdated. I'm sure my laptop itself will physically last through all these times without a problem.

 

I've been using my Clevo M560A for almost a year and a half now, on 24/7, with no problems (100% reliability). It is similar in build to the M570U and has held up to daily wear & tear; good durability. It looks like the day I bought it.

 

I've got an M570U, and I would, without qualification, recommend it. The only issue I've had so far, in around six months, was that the motherboard power plug broke, necessitating warranty replacement. I've heard of it happening to other people, but I had used the computer, unwisely, on a rather dusty bed for about a week straight before it happened, so I think it had to be at least partially my fault. Be careful with your power cord and you shouldn't have a problem.

Other things: The paint is kind of weak; it will fade on your palmrests especially. But then, Apple's MacBook paint fades too, and this is a much more powerful computer for a much better price, so I think it's worth it.

 

I can also heartily recommend them. I've been burning in my 5760 overnight (I just got it last week) and just ran all the 3dMark stuff I have on it (back to back without a break) and here are the results:

3dMark01: 33993
3dMark03: 19458
3dMark05: 9789
3dMark06: 5421

I had a flub in the beginning, but it's resolved (see thread here). No hiccups, lockups, BSODs, etc. Rock Solid!

My specs:
Sager NP5760 SUPRA
- 17" WSXGA+
- GeForce Go 7950 GTX w/512MB
- Core 2 Duo T7600 2.33GHz Processor w/4M L2 Cache
- 2GB DDR2/667 Dual Channel Memory
- 100GB SATA/150 Hard Drive @ 7200 RPM
- 160GB SATA/150 Hard Drive @ 5400 RPM (Modular Bay)
- Combo 8x8x6x4x Dual Layer DVD +/-R/RW 5x DVD-RAM 24x CD-R/RW Drive
- Built-in TV Tuner w/Remote
- Built-in Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g
- Built-in Bluetooth Wireless
- No O/S

Went for everything except the high-res screen... Kinda wish I had got it, but that's VERY minor. All totaled, around $3300 at Power Notebooks. The built-in 1.3MP webcam is a nice touch too! My only MINOR complaint, and you'll see it mentioned elsewhere too, is that they labelled the Fn+(F-key) on the F-## keys at the top except for Fan Control (Fn+F2), Touchpad (Fn+F10), and Bluetooth (Fn+F12). I put a Post-It strip on the bezel with the power button until I learn them..

You WILL NOT be disappointed!