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    Is this a Clevo?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by ShiningWit, Jul 11, 2008.

  1. ShiningWit

    ShiningWit Notebook Enthusiast

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    I noted that here in the UK Novatech rebadge Clevos... so I am interested in this offering:

    http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/range.html?t=nb&c=all&r=X50

    Is this a Clevo?

    If anyone has owned a Novatech Clevo before can anyone tell me what to expect from the screen quality, especially brightness and contrast (assuming all rebadged models use the same screens)?

    I really want something close to 300nits so it is useable outdoors (I will be applying an anti-glare film to the glossy screen finish).
     
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  2. Fade To Black

    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    I believe that's a Compal.
     
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  3. ShiningWit

    ShiningWit Notebook Enthusiast

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    Eek sorry all. Cheers FTB.

    Tail between legs off to Compal forum....
     
    ShiningWit, Jul 11, 2008
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    yup that is im correct is the new compal coming soon with montevina
     
    zfactor, Jul 11, 2008
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    5777 Notebook Guru

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    this laptop is a uniwill! im sure its the same as the rock pegasus 680
     
    5777, Jul 11, 2008
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    Somehow I fail to see the resemblance.
     
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    5777 Notebook Guru

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    well its difficult because the pictures on novatech are not that clear but notice that this model is unique in that it has a small screen on the back of the LCD display. a mini montior
     
    5777, Jul 11, 2008
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    maceto, Jul 11, 2008
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    That looks like a better 8700M GT.
    I say Compal.
     
    eleron911, Jul 11, 2008
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    yup, it is the new one from Compal ;)
     
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    5777 Notebook Guru

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    yeah its pretty good but the novatech is DDR3 so there sould be quite a difference, compal is irritatingly still DDR2!

    so the 9600gt DDR3 will plausably be over 7000 marks ....maybe?
     
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  12. maceto

    maceto Notebook Evangelist

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    know something I don't:

    http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/range.html?t=nb&c=all&r=X50

    says DDR 2 there 800..

    EDIT: you meant the Nvidia.. ok, but once DDR main memory starts to appear as well, should be some improvement
     
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  13. 5777

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    since the novatech is DDR3 could i expect a score of 7000 points?
     
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    edit:thanks for your reply....can i ask a silly question? if the main memory is DDR2 does that limit the graphics DDR3 memory?
     
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    I believe the DDR3 ram on the card will not be affected by the DDR2 on the mainboard. So it may well run faster than the one linked, at least as fast hopefully, it's quick enough for me anyhow.

    I really like the look of this lappy, would love to see a review though. Apparently there is one in "this month's" what laptop but it isn't mentioned on the what laptop website.
     
    ShiningWit, Jul 11, 2008
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  16. maceto

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    it's not in the mag yet, to early, next release
     
    maceto, Jul 11, 2008
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