Just ordered my Sager2090

from XoticPC.com

I wonder what position in line I am in.

But anyways, thanks Justin!

hurray for cancelling my Thinkpad t60p!
hurray for no calironia tax!

 

Thank you sir! Please PM me your order # and I would be happy to verify your position. Sager is planning on shipping 6/22 but there are very limited quantities.

 

ditto on my end, except it was an ifl90 to the np2090.

 

same here. ordered a np2090 from XoticPC.com sunday, got a call monday to confirm my order. when the shipping date is june 22, is that from sager to XoticPC or from XoticPC to the consumer, i.e. me? do you think ill get it before july 1st as id like to take it on the train when i go on vacation. Thanks!

 

June 22nd is the estimated date for first shipments. The WXGA models will be the first to arrive and the WSXGA right after. There will be limited quantities arriving of both that are undefined at this time. We will keep everyone updated as we move toward shipment.

 

No tax is always nice. I didn't have to pay any tax on my Sager either, but I did with my ThinkPad . . . try 6% of $2,007.

Anyways, congratulations! What kind of specifications did you get?

 

I got the T7300 WXGA model (which will hopefully allow it to ship earlier according to Justin's previous statement) with 1 gb of ram.

I am thinking about adding a 2gb memory module myself as soon as it arrives, I hope there is nothing "tricky" about adding memory with the IFL90.

 

I ordered one today as well, although knowing the WSXGA it'll take longer ~_~
Now I just need to wait..... that's the hardest part >.<

 

Hang in there. Some of us have been waiting for a month.

 

Hahaha, true, I guess I shouldn't be talking. All the forum lurking made me anxious to buy something nice... boys with toys, lol.

 

just ordered mine!! i cant wait. i got the wsxga or the higher res screen. hopefully it wont take too long.

 

i ordered mine yesterday from xoticpc.com. i already regret not gettin the wsxga screen...

 

You should call them and ask if you can change your order.

 

Is a WSXGA+ at 1680x1050 on a 15.4 wide screen way too small? I think it is ok on a 19in wide screen lcd, but won't objects appear absurdly small on such a small screen? What are your guy's thoughts on this? The WXGA 1280x800 seems to small, but to get the 8600gt you need the larger res. Also, are there any laptops that have a 1440x800(?) with the 8600gt?

 

The Compal IFL90 (which is what the Sager NP2090 is based off of) is now being offered in a 1440x900 resolution.

Also you don't need to buy the higher res version to get the GT if you are buying a Sager NP2090.

 

This is the one i ordered:

- Display: 15.4" WXGA "Glare Type" Super C
- Arctic Silver: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
- Dead Pixel Policy: Standard Dead Pixel Policy
- Processor: ~Intel® Core™2 Duo T7300 2.0GHz
- Video Card: 512MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce
- External Monitor Video Adapter: None Standard
- Ram: ~ 2,048MB DDR2 667 PC2 5300 (2 S
- Intel® Robson Turbo Memory: 1GB Intel® Robson Turbo Memory (
- Exterior Finish: Standard Finish
- Optical Drive: - Combo Dual Layer SuperMulti 8X
- Primary Hard Drive: ~ 80GB 5400RPM (Serial-ATA 150)
- Floppy Drive: None Standard
- Memory Card Reader: Internal 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/
- Camera: Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
- TV Tuner: None Standard
- Sound Card: Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audi
- Speaker Systems: Integrated System Speakers - Inc
- Wireless Network: Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 496
- Wireless Network Accessories: None Standard
- Bluetooth: Internal Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR
- Case: Carying Case Optional (Select if
- Battery: Smart Li-ion Battery (6-Cell) -
- AC Adapter: 110/220V 120W Auto Switching AC
- Car Adapter: None Standard
- Docking Station / Port Replicato: None Standard
- External Monitor: None Standard
- Fingerprint Reader: Integrated Fingerprint Reader
- Optional Mouse or Keyboard: None Standard
- Notebook Cooler: None Standard
- Operating System: ~Windows Vista Home Premium 64-B
- "Medialess" Microsoft Office Sof: None Standard
- Software Bundle (Not Installed): None Standard
- Warranty: 3 Year Labor* 1 Year Parts

...and i cant wait for it to arrive as my dell insiron 5150 with ati mobility radeon 9000 is getting a little old...

 

Thanks Peter, that is good news. Who is powerpro though?

 

PowerNotebooks.com is the system builder for the PowerPro brand. Click on the ResellerRatings.com link below to find out a bit about who we are.

 

Any word on if the 8600gt 512mb card that comes with this laptop has the gddr2 or gddr3. Granted I have no idea what this means, but I have heard it discussed before. Also, if it is gddr2, will that be significantly slower than gddr3? Thanks.

 

8600M GT's should come with GDDR3... it should be standardized by now.

 

I think its GDDR2 but most people say it doesn't matter. Here is the compal thread that discusses it.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=130342

 

if by limited quantities, how long would it take to have more of them in stock if you don't preorder it now?

 

That is an impossible question to answer until an order is actually placed. We just can't know availability at some unknown time in the future.

When do you need it? When are you going to want to place your order?

 

Oh, I thought if you don't preorder it now, that when it ships in July you'd have to wait a while for the next shipment or w/e

I'll need it by August before I head out to college. I don't know when Im going to order it yet since my sister and parents want to buy it for me as a graduation gift. I'll try to order it ASAP though.

 

Once the production models start shipping they we come in about weekly, but during the summer there is huge demand because like you, everyone is going back to school and need them all at once.

Therefore the best advice is order as soon as you can, and at the time of your order your reseller should be able to give you an approximate ship date.

 

icecubez 189, gratz on the college.

 

well donald, how many units come with each shipment? single digits? double digits? triple digits???!

 

Certainly not single or double digits. Typically it is hundreds, and sometimes thousands once production is in full swing.

 

Is the WXGA really that bad?? Right now I am comfortably working on a 1024x768 screen on a desktop. How does WXGA compare to that? I saw some WXGA's at the store and they didn't seem all that poor. WSXGA+ seems really tiny to me as well. Which screen type would you guys personally advise? (for a tight budget especially). Would sort of huge benefits will the WSXGA+ have over the WXGA?

Is it possible to lower the screen res on a notebook? My desktop can be set anywhere from 800x600 to 1280x1024. I keep mine low because I can barely read anything above 1024x768.

 

1024x768 is the 4:3 Aspect Ratio equivalent to 1280x800 (WXGA) 16:10 widescreen, so if you are comfortable using 1024x768 you will be comfortable at 1280x800, but I would not recommend going any higher.

 

What about a guy that has a WSXGA+ desktop screen?

 

anyone know what kind of ram they are putting in the 2090? or does it really not matter..

 

Does not really matter... usually its a generic brand with lifetime warranty.

I remember that Sager used to use Transcend a lot... all the same really.

 

My Sager NP5320 came with Transcend when I bought it over a year and a half ago; the NP9260 I tested came with Apacer.

I agree with Gophn, it doesn't matter. Sager does not put second-rate components in their machines so I think it is safe to leave it at that.