Clevo w170ER

Hi Guys,

After much deliberation, calculation and virtual configurations I decided to go for a Clevo W170ER as my next notebook. It will act as a desktop replacement with photo and video editing also in mind.

Two resellers here in Germany fits my requirements: Nexoc and Schenker (mysn.de). From what I could find on the forums, both are recommended it seems. Also, the price of my configuration on both are nearly identical (within 7 euro). However, there are some small differences.

1. In the Nexoc M726 the RAM is 1333 Mhz while in Schenker its 1600Mhz. (Both Samsung).
2. The RAM in the GT650 video card is also DDR3 in the Nexoc vs DDR5 in the Schenker. From another test on notebookcheck this seems not so significant
3. The blu-ray drive in the Nexoc includes software (playback etc I presume) while with Schenker it has to be bought extra.

Is any of these differences big enough that I should choose Schenker over Nexoc? Nexoc itself is very close to me (Dachau outside Munich) and I always feel like supporting local. But one should also take the above into consideration I feel.

Second, is there maybe anyone that has experience with both Nexoc and Schenker in terms of customer service? Or maybe some anecdotal reports? I guess in the end my happiness with the laptop as it is will probably be dependent on the service. Regarding my contact with both via email: they reply both promptly and very friendly....hehe.

PS...anyone here have a w170er? I dont seem to get any reports of ownership.

Hope someone can shed some light on this for me.
THanks in advance!

 

I've talked to both of them via email and I can easily say that Schenker is fairly faster to respond and has a way bigger CS man base that Nexoc, not to talk about a larger business.
(but you've clearly got them both responding quicky )

They qualify as a German international company as they sell several notebooks with special configurations and keyboards to other countries.

Anyways.

1. In the Nexoc M726 the RAM is 1333 Mhz while in Schenker its 1600Mhz. (Both Samsung).
The 1600Mhz is faster and recommended to be used with the new Ivy Bridge CPU.

2. The RAM in the GT650 video card is also DDR3 in the Nexoc vs DDR5 in the Schenker. From another test on notebookcheck this seems not so significant
It's not significant, but I would consider getting the best GPU possible, which in this case is the GDDR5. It's faster

3. The blu-ray drive in the Nexoc includes software (playback etc I presume) while with Schenker it has to be bought extra.
Is blu-ray something you need? Assuming that the answer is yes since you asked. Send a email to Schenker and see if you can get it cheaper.

Now you say you want to support the local, I understand cool enough, but take into consideration that the Schenker laptop seems to the better one here, well overall it surely seems so

Also Nexoc might be able to provide some kind of discount.. ask them and ask Schenker too!

 

Thanks for the input!

Indeed on paper the Schenker seems better specified. Will most likely go with that one. But I must add, I never really had luck in Germany with getting companies to give discount. Its much easier in the UK or USA I feel. Over here its the concept of: This is the price on display...why even ask? Hehe Had similar problems in the Netherlands when I lived there.

Also, bumping this a bit just to see if anyone got some experience with the Clevo or Sager version of the W170ER. I am a stickler for reliability, and while the components inside are very good, the laptop chassis also plays a role.

 

If youd like to get it as a complete system order from mySN.
Their price for a complete system is currently the best in the EU and their service and support is good.

If you want it cheaper and like assembling your laptop yourself get it from NEXOC.
Theyre also good with support but they are smaller than mySN if youre bothered by that.
They will sell you a barebone if you ask and will send any components you ordered in separate packaging - so you save on assembly costs and you can get cheaper components elsewhere yourself.
As an example with the W150ER i got from NEXOC and ordering cheaper components myself it came out a good 200€ cheaper than if i ordered it as a complete system at mySN.

I bought a few laptops from both companies and i can say they are both decent resellers so you cant go wrong with either of them.

 

Thanks for the reply!

I am for sure more interested in getting a complete system. Only thing I probably will buy separately is the SSD drive. With both companies the markup on the SSD drive is WAY above market price. (The Samsung 830 256GB is what I have my eye on).

Its also easy to get it installed of course.

Question for you, how does the build quality of the W150ER compare to your P170? I notice the W series is made up completely out of plastic. And is there any indication that I might have missed about the reliability of the W series vs the P series?

 

I cant tell you how the W150ER compares to the P170EM becouse i havent received the P170EM yet. But the build quality of the W150EM is good. No noticable flex on the keyboard or palmrest, screen hinges feel solid with enough tension. Compared to the P150HM i had before its right up there. Some might like the rubber finish more but not me. I prefer the feel of hard plastic and aluminium.

BTW if youre looking for the best deal i might be selling the W150ER soon as a complete system .
http://forum.notebookreview.com/want-buy-price-check-forum/664433-pc-ic-new-loaded-w150er.html#post8533578

 

HeavenCry, thanks for the info! Good to know.
I would not mind buying it cheaper.....ehehe, but I am in the market for a 17 inch model. Thanks for the offer though

Regarding the Blu-Ray comment from jaug1337...forgot to reply on that. My idea is of course to use the laptop as a Desktop replacement on the one hand, and it will also act as our TV/entertainment in the house as I do not own a TV. I thought playing some Blu-Ray discs is quite a nice feature....or am I missing some "bags of hurt" as mr Steve Jobs called it?
If so I can always save 40 euro and go for the DVD drive....which I do need

 

If you intend to use the laptop as a desktop replacement and media center a BD-ROM might not be a bad idea. 40€ isnt all that much and its cheaper than upgrading later. If you need/want it its not a bad purchase now (compared to in the past when it was a 100$+ upgrade).