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    How is PCMicroWorks?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by rockmedic109, May 11, 2008.

  1. rockmedic109

    rockmedic109 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was looking at the Blackhawk XR5. Anybody have any knowledge of this machine?

    Is it a Clevo {looks like one}? If it is a Clevo, how come other resellers do not offer the Q9450 and Q9550 that are offered in the Blackhawk?

    How is PCMicroWorks? Anybody have dealings with them or have a Blackhawk?
     
    rockmedic109, May 11, 2008
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  2. Doodles

    Doodles Starving Student

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    I used PCmicroworks.. THERE IS A HUGE SALE GOING ON NOW FOR THE 9262 and 5793... EVERYTHING EXTEREMLY CHEAP.. i dunno why or how. I would buy now from them if i could... SO CHEAP...

    the Q9450 works... other resellers still think its buggy. and the Q9550 is a pre-order thing. you wont get ur laptop till june i think or sumtin.. but holy crap look at those sales!
     
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    bigjohnsonforever Notebook Evangelist

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    every retailer offers different components for their systems- Clevo solely provides the chassis and the vendors then add what they want...
     
    bigjohnsonforever, May 11, 2008
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    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    just checked, they are much cheaper than before
     
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    corvetteking26 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm about to buy the blackhawk from pcmicroworks with the Q9450. Will it be worth the extra $$$?
     
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    Nintendam Notebook Consultant

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    I would assume so, benchmarks are much better, plus the q9450 and 9550 are a 45nm penryn chip

    I would get on that if you are going to buy it, the microworks deal ends at midnight i would assume, the price seems very low... I wish i could make a decision right now so I could take advantage of they're weekend deal, oh well.....
     
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  7. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Is it cheaper than xotic?And how's after sales support?
     
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  8. Doodles

    Doodles Starving Student

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    I work with them about upgrades and cut good deals with them even wen it wasnt a sale weekend. You wouldnt believe the price i paid for wats in my sig back in August... under 3k obviously... they were helpful before. ANd anytime i feel a piece in my laptop is shotty, inverters/LCD cables, they send it rite out as long as u return your damaged piece. Always answer the customer service. It helps if u get to know a specific rep. there.

    ...after sales support? Great!
     
    Doodles, May 12, 2008
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    spexc31 Notebook Evangelist

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    wow.... they have a Huge sale right now, impressive.
     
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  10. Vedya

    Vedya There Is No Substitute...

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    I bought from them, their CS ius great. They also give good Student, Military, Govt Discount. They understand the customer and are willing the adapt to their needs.
     
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    zfactor Mastershake

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    yeah wow some killer pricing there.. man maybe this was a bad time to upgrade.. looks like pricing may be falling soon.. otherwise not sure how they can do that..nearly 300$ less than sager or the resellers... wow.. i just configure a t9500 w/ 8800gtx, 4gb 800 ram (no fingerprint) for just over 2200$!!!
     
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    Damn I just ordered and didn't see a discount for students. Do you think if I call them tomorrow they will add the student discount for me?
    BTW I just sold my desktop because I will be traveling alot, it had the Q6600 and a 8800gts 320. How do you think the Blackhawk with the Q9450,4gb ram and the 8800gtx I just ordered will stack up against it?

    I CAN'T WAIT!

    Thanks
     
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  13. Vedya

    Vedya There Is No Substitute...

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    Yea, they will Its usually 150-250 off. Just call them, but they'll need some proof/verification. Usualla a scanned image of you ASB card or whatev
     
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    Cool that will take care of the tax!
    :cool:
    Thanks
     
    corvetteking26, May 12, 2008
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    Deodot Notebook Consultant

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    Highly recommended :)

    Really great customer service. Answers fast and then spend a long time with you one the phone, making sure that you get the information you want..
     
    Deodot, May 12, 2008
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