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    Force 3551 vs Sager NP 2096

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by eggman, Aug 3, 2008.

  1. eggman

    eggman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just want to know why everyone is hyping the 2096 but I'm not seeing many posts about the Force 3551. It looks better and the specs seem better for about the same price. Am I missing out on something?
     
    eggman, Aug 3, 2008
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  2. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    hmm? no its not :p
     
    sxusteven, Aug 3, 2008
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  3. eggman

    eggman Notebook Enthusiast

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    With the 3 year warranty, yes it is.
     
    eggman, Aug 3, 2008
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    LHogue, Aug 3, 2008
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  5. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    Force 3310(NP2096): Priced from $1143.63
    NP2096 with a 3 year warranty (not as complete warranty): $1116.47
    Force 3551: Priced from $1240.63
    and thats IF we want the warranty =). The NP2096 gives us the option of not having the 3 year warranty. Without it, the price starts at just over $980. In the end, it really depends on if the user cares about the looks, the GDDR3 graphics, and the extra features.
     
    sxusteven, Aug 3, 2008
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  6. plasma.

    plasma. herpyderpy

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    getting any paint?
     
    plasma., Aug 3, 2008
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    So...whats the verdict here? Is the DDR3 video RAM and the warranty worth the money?

    Also, all the pics ive seen of the Force 3551 (the MSI-1651) have shown it in bright red...there's a choice for a less flashy colour right? Thanks.
     
    someguyoverthere, Aug 3, 2008
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  8. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    It really depends on what's important to you. If the warranty's something you would get anyway, then get the 3551 as the GDDR3 and extra features are well worth the money in that case. Some people don't wanna spend extra money on warranty so the 2096 is a better choice. And yes, it comes in standard color too, not just the flashy stuff.
     
    Slaughterhouse, Aug 3, 2008
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  9. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    Might as well throw in the Power Pro P 12:15 and Power Pro P 15:3 as they are the same as those mentioned.
     
    powerpack, Aug 3, 2008
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