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    Difference between Sager NP2090 and Compal IFL90?? Which one is better?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by bobbz216, Aug 18, 2007.

  1. bobbz216

    bobbz216 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone know what is the difference between Sager NP2090 and Compal IFL90?? Which one is better? They both look exactly the same except Sager is more expensive.. so what is the difference?
     
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    they are exactly the same, but ive heard of some IFL90's coming with regular buttons instead of heat sensitive for the wow audio video buttons? correct me if im wrong.
     
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    bobbz216 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok thanks. So what exactly do the wow audio/video buttons do.
     
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    DurablePants Notebook Consultant

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    the wow audio button cycles between settings like "pop" "classic" "jazz" etc. which basically makes the sound sound different. The wow video cycles between settings like "photo" "theatre" "office" which changes the color of the screen. I think they are pretty useful and cool to play with.
     
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    the IFL90 should have heat sensitive buttons, but some people accidently go shipped FL90's. there is no difference between the 2 except maybe warranty.
     
    AdamW, Aug 18, 2007
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    I believe the Compal IFL90 has a better warranty standard then the Sager NP2090...

    The IFL90 has a ''3 year Complete Care and Labor, Next Day Shipping'' Warranty rather then the Sager's ''1 year parts and labor warranty''.
     
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    Like lawlz_xD said the IFL90 usually has the better warrenty option, while the Sager 2090 has two versions of Windows Vista (64-bit and 32-bit). :D

    It depends what you are looking for in your system. If you are concerned about system support than the IFL90 which has its support provided by the resellers may be the better option for you. If you already have a strong technical/troubleshooting knowlege of computers, or you like tinkering around and experimenting with your OS then the Sager NP2090 may fit you better. :rolleyes:
     
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    So, would there be any difference gaming wise? I primarily want to buy a laptop to play upcoming games like Bioshock and Call of Duty 4. Also, I want something convenient and light that I can carry around. It seems that the Sager NP2090 is going to take a long time to ship, so I'm taking a closer look at the Compal IFL9 now. Please let me know if there would be any differences.
     
    Mayday981, Aug 19, 2007
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    Actually the Sagers are shipping out more frequently than the IFL90s. I originally had an order placed on an NP2090 and if I would have stuck with that order I would have had my laptop by now. I decided to switch to the IFL90 because, as has been previously mentioned, there is a better warranty available through both xoticpc.com and powernotebooks.com.

    Other than the sticker you'll be getting on your laptop, there is absolutely no difference between the hardware specs of the NP2090 and IFL90.
     
    Peter5897, Aug 19, 2007
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