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    Just ordered a Sager NP8660 from Xotic!

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Ovreagr, Mar 10, 2009.

  1. Ovreagr

    Ovreagr Notebook Consultant

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    After months of researching and hesitation, I finally pulled the trigger and ordered my first laptop last night! :D

    I just wanted to thank the NotebookReview.com community for all their help! I have been reading thread upon thread about different notebooks, their components and features, upcoming products and different resellers for the past several months! Everyone's opinions and experiences have been extremely helpful! I am now confident I made the right decision on this notebook and Xotic. Thank you! :cool:


    My build (abbreviated):
    Sager NP8660
    - Display: 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050)
    - Processor: ~Intel® P9600
    - Video Card: nVidia GeForce 9800M GTS 512MB
    - Ram: ~ 4,096MB DDR3 1066MHz Dual Chan
    - Optical Drive: ~ 2X Blue-Ray Read/8X DVDRW
    - Primary Hard Drive: ~ 320GB 7200RPM
    - Sound Card: Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio
    - Battery: Smart Li-ion Battery (8-Cell)
    - Operating System: Windows XP Pro SP3
    - Warranty: 3 Year Labor* 1 Year Parts Warranty
     
    Ovreagr, Mar 10, 2009
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  2. kaltmond

    kaltmond Clepple

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    Why not wait a bit for the GTX 260M. ;)
     
    kaltmond, Mar 10, 2009
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  3. Ovreagr

    Ovreagr Notebook Consultant

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    Haha, yeah I thought about that, but I have waited long enough. If I keep waiting for the next big thing, I will never actually buy a laptop! Besides, I am not too concerned with having to have the latest and greatest. The performance from the current set up should do me just fine for quite a while. ... I hope!! :eek:


    :p
     
    Ovreagr, Mar 10, 2009
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  4. ShinobiShaw

    ShinobiShaw Notebook Enthusiast

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    Any word on when the 260M will be available in the nP 8660?
     
    ShinobiShaw, Mar 10, 2009
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  5. naticus

    naticus Notebook Deity

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    Should also have checked out some of the new laptops coming out with the new Ati mobility cards.
     
    naticus, Mar 10, 2009
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  6. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    Cizmo lists April 3rd as the estimated ship date.
     
    Kevin, Mar 10, 2009
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  7. Ovreagr

    Ovreagr Notebook Consultant

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    I did that also. ;)


    :p
     
    Ovreagr, Mar 10, 2009
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  8. najim

    najim Notebook Consultant

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    you'll never be done waiting for the next big thing. you got a great laptop, enjoy it man!!
     
    najim, Mar 10, 2009
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    duane16 Notebook Consultant

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    Yup, April 3rd is a long way. The 9800M should do you well. Congrats!

    Duane
     
    duane16, Mar 10, 2009
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  10. cwb124

    cwb124 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Xotic is a great vendor. I've had a great experience with them. Best service out there as far as I can tell.
     
    cwb124, Mar 14, 2009
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  11. Beric1

    Beric1 Notebook Evangelist

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    Powernotebooks is supposed to be just as good. I'll definitely have a hard time deciding between the two when I get my M860TU.
     
    Beric1, Mar 14, 2009
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    LaptopNut Notebook Virtuoso

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    With the Np8662 with GTX 260M and Quad Core on the way and the NP8660 being phased out, I decided to wait and canceled my order.

    I think there is a difference between waiting for ever and waiting for just a month or two. I think it will be very worth while.
     
    LaptopNut, Mar 14, 2009
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  13. Ovreagr

    Ovreagr Notebook Consultant

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    Well it turned out that Xotic automatically "upgraded" my order to the new NP8662 shortly after I posted this. I just forgot to come back and post that info! I will have to wait a little longer, but that is no big deal at this point.

    So far I have had a great experience with Xotic. Everyone I have dealt with has been very patient, helpful and friendly. A very enjoyable experience overall, so far! :)


    :p
     
    Ovreagr, Mar 16, 2009
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  14. IKAS V

    IKAS V Notebook Prophet

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    I'm sure you will love the new laptop even more with the GTX 260, and waiting a month is not too bad considering that the GTX 260M will blow a 9800M GTS out of the water while running cooler.
    I'll be waiting for your review when your baby comes in.
    Congrats! :D
     
    IKAS V, Mar 17, 2009
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