First Clevo/Sager with USB3.0?

I'm in the market for a new laptop, and I'd like USB3.0. I'm also attracted to the modularity provided by Clevo/Sager computers. However, due to budget restraints, I need to buy used. I'd like to filter my search based on models with USB 3.0, so I need a starting point -- a cutoff, if you will.

What is the oldest model that included USB 3.0?

Oh, and also, can someone provide some insight on the naming conventions of the models? It'd be nice to look at a model number and know where it falls chronologically in the product line.

 

The first ones that came with USB 3.0 were the previous generation, the NP8130/8150/8170 NP5160/5165/5175. You might not find them any more thos as they have been phased out and replaced by the current models.

 

Thanks for the quick reply, hutsady.

Do you know the pattern behind the naming conventions?

I can assume the last two digits mimic the ATi naming standard, as each increase means higher performance... but what about the first two numbers? 81 seems pretty distant from 51, given that they are the same gen

 

The older generation was named NP81x0 something that was the original Clevo P1x0EM line, then there's the NP51xx coming from the Clevo W1x0ER line

 

correction: original P1x0HM line

the current clevos are the P1x0EM machines

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Last Gen Sandy Bridge Models
Sager NP8130 = Clevo P151HM -- 15" 460M/560M
Sager NP8150 = Clevo P150HM -- 15" 485M/580M/6990M/7970M
Sager NP8170 = Clevo P170HM -- 17" ""

Current Gen Ivy Bridge Models
Sager NP9130 = Clevo P151EM -- 15" 660M/670M
Sager NP9150 = Clevo P150EM -- 15" 680M/7970M + Backlit Keyboard
Sager NP9170 = Clevo P170EM -- 17" "" + ""

All have USB 3.0 The reason I didn't list the NP line is because they dont offer user upgradeable GPU's. You mentioned modularity, so I figured you may be interested in upgrading.. What else are you looking for?

 

Thanks for all of the information -- big help!

I'm looking for a moderately powerful gaming laptop on a budget. However, I am realistic about the price that I will have to pay. Ideally, I'd like a rig that could run BF3 on medium, has a USB 3.0 port, and has a nice 1080p screen (or at least has the option of replacing the screen w/ 1080p). Bonus points if the system already has an SSD, and if not, is cheap enough where I could replace the HDD with an SSD. Extra bonus points if I can buy an extended battery for it, as I'm looking at quite a bit of airline travel in my near future.

If possible, I'd like to stay under $800, so that's why I'm looking at older gens.

 

To keep it that powerful and in that price range you may want to check out some refurb G73/G74 at newegg.com - last I checked they were ok priced. I typically buy a lot of used pc parts on a Canadian site and seldom do Sager's come up, but you may have some luck. Here is the only one I see on the site I use, but the GPU is lacking - http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/foru...adcore-1080p-laptop-3x-24-monitors-e8400.html

 

yeah, i realize my needs/budget severely limit my options. i'll have to be patient and wait for the right deal.

thanks for the link