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    Did Sager update the Np9130/150 windows key on their new windows 8 model?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Colpolite, Nov 12, 2012.

  1. Colpolite

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    Or is it the same windows key on the keyboard they used on windows 7 machines?
     
    Colpolite, Nov 12, 2012
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    If it's sold with a Windows 8, it probably will have the updated Win8 key.
     
    Zymphad, Nov 12, 2012
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  3. kong

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    Mine was shipped in September (the first lot that got CPU upgraded to i7-3630QM I guess), before Windows 8 was released in October, and it came with Windows 8 logo key.
     
    kong, Nov 12, 2012
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    Do you think there's a way we can order the keycap?
     
    gaidin43, Nov 12, 2012
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    Who is shipping windows 8 sagers?
     
    westwood1234, Nov 12, 2012
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    Can I ask why? Just curious as to why this is an issue.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 12, 2012
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    It's not an issue. Just a customization. If it costs a buck I might order one. If it costs 10 I won't.
     
    gaidin43, Nov 12, 2012
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  8. kong

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    :confused: Not sure what you mean. Just wanna say that my Sager came with "Windows 8 logo" keyboard and I think any NP9150 purchased in September or later should all have the new keyboard.

    My reseller was LPC-Digital so yes it came directly from Sager... I didn't say anything about the OS though.
     
    kong, Nov 12, 2012
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  9. MasterRevan

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    Sounds to me Sager was just future proofing the keyboards for when Win8 was released.
     
    MasterRevan, Nov 12, 2012
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  10. Colpolite

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    So all new Sager Np9130/Np9150 with preinstalled Windows 8 have the updated windows 8 keycap?
     
    Colpolite, Nov 12, 2012
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  11. kong

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    No, you don't have to order Windows. I ordered mine with No OS option.
     
    kong, Nov 12, 2012
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  12. Colpolite

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    So basically what you are saying is regardless if you don't get an OS or you get win 7 or win 8, it will still come with the old windows 7 keycap instead of the newer updated win 8 keycap?
     
    Colpolite, Nov 12, 2012
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  13. MasterRevan

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    What kong was saying that not matter what option you choose for an OS it will come with the new Wind8 key.
     
    MasterRevan, Nov 12, 2012
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    IIRC clevo dont offer any spare keys so it would be an entire keyboard replacement.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 12, 2012
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    This was just a phase in by Clevo, in September (remember how long it takes sometimes to get stuff over the pond especially by boat). So you can totally end up with a windows 8 laptop with a windows 7 keycap or vise versa while they transition. It doesn't really matter if you get an OS or not, its just a rolling manufacturing change (They do those all the time)
     
    mythlogic, Nov 12, 2012
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    Yes, one of those specs covered in their subject to change at any time with no notice clause.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 12, 2012
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    They even changed the location on the key as well? That's a very noticeable difference.
     
    MasterRevan, Nov 12, 2012
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    There are actually 2 changes, they changed just the keycap (not the location) and THEN they are now introducing the moved key. So yea there are two changes at once'ish here.
     
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    Really? That's even more strange.
     
    MasterRevan, Nov 12, 2012
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    I got a new keyboard after I RMA'd the old one. New one has the Windows 8 logo, on the left & the the FN key near the arrow keys.
     
    Invincible10001, Nov 12, 2012
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  22. gaidin43

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    Ha not worth the replacement issues. Mine still works fine so no real need to replace the whole thing.
     
    gaidin43, Nov 13, 2012
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    Is it possible to just swap the fn and window key myself?
     
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  24. gaidin43

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    It is very easy to do this. I actually ended up swapping my function key and the window key. You just have to be very careful prying off the keycap. And making sure you assemble the key and the button correctly before putting it back on
     
    gaidin43, Nov 13, 2012
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