Clevo at Computex 2010!

So, 10 days before the show and according to Clevo:

At Computex 2010, CLEVO will present a series of our Notebook PCs ranging from entry value to high performace. Please visit to find out how CLEVO can provide solutions to meet your business needs.

What do you think - will we see X7200 and W880XX there?

Hurry up, not that much time left to speculate, hehe

 

Definitely X7200 and W880 will be showcased there.

 

Well, I heard the same about Hannover and even if they were showcased, it was behind tightly closed doors.

 

Well that was because it was still a long way till release, but for this one, it's at most 1-2 months before release, moreover it's already being leaked, highly likely will be showcased there.

 

Oops, I just bumped the GTX 480M thread, to ask when the NDA is up, and then I see this thread with the answer.

So, 10 days it is. I hope someone has the presence of mind to get a GPU-Z reading of the 480M.

 

Thought it's going to be the E3, guess it's even sooner.

 

Oh, don't get your hopes too high, hehe. Presence of mind is the innate ability of Illithids, Mind Flayers and Beholders, not humans, .
Seriously though, it would be very nice to get that info right away.

 

Suspect there's going to be some reviews coming right up for the X7200 to steal all the thunder after the NDA is over.

 

Well at least we know before summer ends the x7200, W880 and 480m will be shipping. Nobody I think knows the exact date at this moment...maybe the very higher up's do. Maybe...

 

When M98nu and D900F were announced, we got only a few pics from Notebookcheck, nothing useful, and that's considering that those guys actually were there. That's why I'm not too optimistic.

 

The disclosure of X7200 was actually first at Cebit, which was quite long ago, and gotten very little data as well. However, IMO it's more of nvidia wanting to keep their 480M a secret rather than Clevo wanting to keep their X7200 a secret.

 

What's the expiration date on your NDAs?

 

getting pretty excited especially with their uber specs

 

Edit: nevermind, thought it was in Germany.

 

Aikimox why makes you so interested into Sager/Clevo notebooks? I like them now too since they becoming more interesting, I hope made of some type of metal!! RGBLED in there notebooks too. If notebookcheck comes there then they should report in detail and with pictures of these notebooks!

 

Woohoo~ I think I may sell my soon-to-be-8760 if the x7200 is very powerful AND not too pricey but if it is then I'll still be happily waiting for the news only

 

The idea of having the strongest desktop CPU parred with 2 most powerful notebook graphics cards in SLI/CF is insanely intriguing. x7200 is the only Clevo laptop that I might consider, provided it's mostly metal, has a decent screen option. But .... that's unbelievably crazy, hehe.

 

Oh ok i figured yes i totally agree with you i am also thinking about, i guess you would keep your alienware, i hope for a great screen, i don't mind a plastic notebook mostly but its pisses me off how these new notebooks have a huge price tag and always freaking pricey! I really don't know yet what to do. Are you going to get a 980X? I might trade my precision m6400 for a clevo d900f just want to try it out.

 

Please adopt RGB LEDs, Clevo. Your customers are willing pay extra for them.

 

And give them a matte option, please...

 

And backlit keyboards

 

Yes and resellers please adopt Dell's NBD Advanced care warranties. I know that's not happening, but it sucks to have to send your computer away for weeks for repairs especially when it's the only computer you have.

Edit: Can't forget the over clocking.

 

I agree with all of you . except for backlight keyboard.
I may also add that I wish they will keep the 16:10 screen ratio. IMO all high-end notebooks should all have 16:10.

 

Yes, 100%.
BTW, what do you have against backlit keyboards?

 

I would definitely pay a premium for a 16:10 Matte LED screen on the next Clevo I purchase.

 

You're assuming Nvidia actually lets any reporters touch a machine with a GTX 480M in it. They didn't when they showed desktop Fermi at CES.

D&D nerd. ;þ

16:9 2048x1152. Make faster GPUs and give them higher, more demanding resolutions to run games on.

 

at the same time sacrificing the vertical depth and practically killing the pleasure of working with code and large files in general. 16:9 and glossy are (IMHO) two most pathetic marketing moves aimed at zombifying the customers.

 

I watch a lot of movies (I spend about as much time as in gaming), so I like 16:9. The vertical hasn't really bothered me much even when working with large files (in Photoshop), actually. Though it's probably because 100+ pixels is negligible when working with 3872 × 2592 or larger images zoomed in. I HATE anything glossy though (glossy photopaper, glossy finish on the chassis, glossy screens, glossy pants...)

 

Dunno, I can't accept a 16:9 ratio for programming. Of course, I can get used to it but it's a sacrifice, when you do a lot of scrolling through thousands of code's lines to pinpoint a certain error, you start appreciating those 100 pixels

 

Well, unfortunately, that is hardcore, and truth is that the mainstream customer won't really care that much about losing 100 vertical pixels. As far as I know, the move to 16:9 was done for manufacturing reasons, meaning that they can use TV panels for computer monitors and vice-versa, cutting cost by a wide margin which will ultimately benefit the mainstream costumer one way or another.



I agree with the previous posts, a metallic chassis would be welcome, though not necessary. I don't mind RGB that much, but a matte screen would certainly be a huge plus. I seriously hate whoever decided to take glossy screens into mass-production :/

I hope they unveil a gaming 14". I would certainly be interested in a truly portable gaming laptop from Clevo... the W860CU and the M15X are either too heavy or have abysmal battery life.

 

Actually, for programming, I've came to appreciate 16:9, I could easily place 2 files side by side in a nice aspect ratio with 16:9, and cases of a 100-500 lines each in 10-20 files is alot more common than one single file with 5000 lines.

 

Yeah I've got to agree 16:9 is lame. 16:10 should be standard on all notebooks. If I was dictator of the world, no one would use a laptop with anything but 16:10. I seriously can't stand 16:9, it was one of the many reasons, I went M17x instead of M980NU at that time.

 

I can understand using 16:9 for mainstream notebooks as it generally helps to bump up the resolution by a little bit while keeping the same price. Also in this sector users care less about the actual resolution. However in the highend sector going from 1920x1200 to 1920x1080 is a total loss. I suppose they could use higher resolutions to compensate for this but that would come at a noticeable price premium.

The argument with ... "I could easily place 2 files side by side in a nice aspect ratio with 16:9" is null as I can do this and I have been doing this without a problem ever since I've bought my 16:10 laptop.

But let us not continue this debate as we will be going offtopic, there is a full thread for this here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/har...-official-16-9-screen-protest-thread-113.html

 

I think it's a relevant discussion, as we're voicing opinions on the direction Clevo is going with upcoming products. Proceed with civility, and we're okay.

I have no opinion, as I've yet to own or manipulate a 16:9 notebook. The W880CU will be my first.

 

16:9 is a give or take thing, is fine or a 17.3, but 15.6 is just so damn stupid i hate it, its a horrible vertical length. I can just about do the same thing with a 1200P screen can do, 1080P isn't that bad it could of been worse, the 17.3 screen just gives a better length in many ways, be nice if they could offer a bit higher than just 1080P, most of us here would pay extra for it. Once your eyes get used to it just forget about it, we all have to go to 16:9 anyway. When notebooks changed from 4:3 to 16:10 i know people were complaining its trends i just wonder what is next and what else are they going to put down our throats?

 

Eurocom is adding RGB LEDs to its version of X7200 model called Panther 2.0

 

What?!

How about for the W880CU too? Please!

 

Awesomeness!! If that happens i so shall lease it from you guys but mr. president please don't extravarate and it never comes. It would be awesome for W880CU.

 

How about using 1920x1200 screens!

 

I'm a little ignorant. Does Eurocom offering an option indicative of it being available via all Sager resellers? I know they have a reputation for posting info early and promising the world.

 

I guess we will all find out soon enough.

 

If Eurocom is offering it, then I'm pretty sure all the resellers are offering it. Eurocom is not special, far from it actually.

 

NVIDIA's 3D Highlights at Computex 2010 - HardwareZone.com

D900F with 120hz 3D vision as well.

 

Not necessarily, Eurocom is an OEM, as an OEM they are usually able to make more changes than resellers.

 

I guess we'll have to wait and see. Hopefully other resellers offer it as an option. I'm sure Eurocom would charge an arm and a leg for RGB.

 

Am I the only one that thinks 3D is a waste?

 

It's not really 3D when it's only in front of you.

 

OEM?? Eurocom? Take your words back before someone will do something terrible...
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer.
Clevo is the OEM/ODM, the rest are just resellers, allowed to put their own stickers and give the systems weird names like Panther, Hawk and other fauna representatives.
:wink:

 

Clevo is the ODM, while Eurocom, Sager, and others are the OEM's; the resellers get their laptops from the various OEM's (such as Xotic getting their laptops from Sager).

This is likely better explained in the "Clevo Guide" sticky.

 

I'm not talking about marketing coverage, M8. Many call themselves OEM's and legally, it requires a very minimal paperwork and $$$ to get the title.
Sager is among the few that are also distributors.
If you prefer calling them OEM's instead of distributors, up to you. But none of them actually manufacture new laptops.
Clevo stays in shadows while all the resellers shout on every corner about building new systems. That's a simple marketing symbiosis. Everyone is happy.

BTW, from Clevo's official website :
CLEVO is one of the most important notebook computer manufacturers for distributors and also one of the world's most preferred OEM/ODM partners.