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    Just placed the order for a Sager NP8130

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by TheChillburger, Dec 17, 2011.

  1. TheChillburger

    TheChillburger Notebook Enthusiast

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    This is going to be such a long wait. T_T
    Only changes I made were a screen upgrade to the 95% gamut matte option and the upgrade to the i7 2630QM. Gonna be a beat compared to my old Dell 1545.
    I'll post a review after she lands.
     
    TheChillburger, Dec 17, 2011
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    gwilled Notebook Deity

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    I hope you also added Windows 7 or have an OS copy of your own you'll be using. :p

    Otherwise, congrats! :D
     
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  3. TheChillburger

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    Yep, I've got a copy ready to throw on. I'm still deciding on what flavor of Linux to use as well.
     
    TheChillburger, Dec 17, 2011
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    boukyaku Notebook Consultant

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    Using Ubuntu 11.10 right now. You kind of get used to the interface after a while, but the OS is still unstable. It's already crashed once on me after playing around with compiz, and the OS won't detect my monitor, though the nvidia drivers do. This means you get crazy effects while applying ICC profiles. You also won't be able to use Spyder 3 for screen calibration.

    I would try linux mint.
     
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  5. TheChillburger

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    Yeah, I'm feeling that or Peppermint.
     
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    Designopolis Notebook Geek

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    I placed mine the other day. I went with 95% glossy myself. TOOK FOREVER to make a decision on my parts.

    It's not gonna be here for weeks.
     
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    Congrats! Yeah, I'm pretty worried about the wait. Hopefully it'll be here before school resumes in January X.x
     
    TheChillburger, Dec 17, 2011
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    I doubt it. I imagine Sager takes the holiday too.
     
    Designopolis, Dec 17, 2011
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