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    Here It is, My Pre-Ordered 8660

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by LEB, Jul 31, 2008.

  1. LEB

    LEB Notebook Enthusiast

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    Here is the Info:

    1x Sager NP8660 (Built on Clevo M860TU) PRE ORDER
    - Display: 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050)
    - Arctic Silver: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
    - Dead Pixel Policy: Standard Dead Pixel Policy
    - Processor: ~Intel® P8600 45nm "Montevina" 2.4Ghz
    - Video Card: 512MB nVidia GeForce 9800M GT DDR3
    - Ram: ~ 2,048MB DDR3 1066MHz (1 SODIMMS)
    - Optical Drive: ~Combo 8x8x6x4x Dual Layer DVD
    - Primary Hard Drive: ~ 320GB 5400RPM (Serial-ATA II 3
    - Memory Card Reader: Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader
    - Bluetooth: Internal Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR
    - Wireless Network: Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 530
    - Camera: Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
    - Battery: Smart Li-ion Battery (8-Cell)
    - Fingerprint Reader: Integrated Fingerprint Reader
    - Operating System: ~Windows Vista Home Premium 64
    - Warranty: 3 Year Labor* 1 Year Parts Warranty

    Let me know what u guyz think
    I will be adding another 2GB of ram as soon as the price drops also

    I will als be doing a very detailed review as soon as it comes in
    Let me know what you would like me to do and what pix to take and i will do my best to get it done.

    A BIG THANK YOU TO JUSTIN AND AMBER AT XOTICPC FOR HELPING ME AND PUTTING UP WITH MY QUESTIONS!!
    And thank you to this community for all the help and little extra tips on what to buy and what to wait for. You all made my first laptop purchase very easy.
     
    LEB, Jul 31, 2008
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  2. bnk89

    bnk89 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Heh I ordered the exact same laptop, but got the 4GB of ram straight from xotic, because i dont know how to add ram and **** lol
     
    bnk89, Jul 31, 2008
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  3. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    Congrats.

    Nice specs. :)

    Its serve you well... as long as you take care of it. ;)
     
    Gophn, Jul 31, 2008
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  4. Justin@XoticPC

    Justin@XoticPC Company Representative

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    Thank you for your kind comments LEB. It is our pleasure and privilege to serve you. :) We look forward to your review.
     
    Justin@XoticPC, Jul 31, 2008
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  5. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    Congrats!Justin,when will you start shipments?
     
    Xirurg, Jul 31, 2008
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  6. Justin@XoticPC

    Justin@XoticPC Company Representative

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    At this time we are looking between the 10th and 15th for first shipments. :)
     
    Justin@XoticPC, Jul 31, 2008
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  7. spexc31

    spexc31 Notebook Evangelist

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    nicee, my config is pretty much the same as yours =)
    hey, how do you get a nice list of your config from xoticpc though?
    my list cuts off words at the end, for example..

    1x Sager NP8660 (Built on Clevo M860TU) PRE ORDER
    - Warranty: 3 Year Labor* 1 Year Parts Warra
     
    spexc31, Jul 31, 2008
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  8. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Very nice configuration! I am very excited now that the M860TU is available for order . . . it is the first 15.4" notebook Clevo has made since my trusty M560A (c. 2005).

    Enjoy. :)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 31, 2008
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  9. NameInsert

    NameInsert Notebook Consultant

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    :eek: You open the case up and pop the ram in. There is a slot and you literally line up the chip with the slot and pop it in. Don't be shy about opening one of your machines and taking a look inside. Just ground yourself by holding the case with one hand or get a grounding strap for 2 bucks.
     
    NameInsert, Jul 31, 2008
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  10. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Get a grounding strap - please! It's way too easy to damage something if you don't and you'll never know you did until you power it up and it doesn't work right (been there, done that :( ).
     
    Shyster1, Jul 31, 2008
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  11. bnk89

    bnk89 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ya, that's why I'm not f'ing with my tech stuff. One wrong cord and bam its fried. Let the pros handle it : )

    BTW Justin you say 10-15th for first shipments, is that when you're shipping them out TO people or getting them?
     
    bnk89, Jul 31, 2008
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  12. Justin@XoticPC

    Justin@XoticPC Company Representative

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    ^This is when they are expected to be in @ Sager.
     
    Justin@XoticPC, Jul 31, 2008
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  13. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    wow. looks like nobody's getting these laptops any time soon.
     
    DRTH_STi, Jul 31, 2008
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  14. NameInsert

    NameInsert Notebook Consultant

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    :eek: Was hoping to get by the 19th. We'll see :rolleyes:
     
    NameInsert, Jul 31, 2008
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  15. vestibule1443

    vestibule1443 Notebook Evangelist

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    same exact order as me (except i have an OS), so good choice ;)
     
    vestibule1443, Jul 31, 2008
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  16. LEB

    LEB Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well...i just typed some of it in. :D

    Thanx Everyone...I'm ready to see everyone's reviews as well as get my hands on this new toy.
     
    LEB, Aug 1, 2008
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  17. Heliosvector

    Heliosvector Notebook Deity

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    i hope i dont have to wait that long. perhaps non sager resellers will get them sooner?
     
    Heliosvector, Aug 1, 2008
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  18. gavinh

    gavinh Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you hear anything if you zap a component with static?
     
    gavinh, Aug 1, 2008
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  19. gonwk

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    Wow ... you guys must have a second job ... if you can pop $2000+ for a laptop. :D

    @ Justin N ... what OS would you recommend to install on 8660?

    G!
     
    gonwk, Aug 1, 2008
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  20. De@thknight

    De@thknight Notebook Consultant

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    Will uk shipping be far behind the us shipping? I know it says mid - august but any1 know a date? Ordering mine from rock tonight :D
     
    De@thknight, Aug 1, 2008
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