NEED HELP...WAS GOING TO GET NP9270...but now?

I was going to get the np9270 w/ the following configs below. Now that its delayed...not sure what to do? what comes close as far as specs? Sager/Alienware... what are the thoughts of people who know better than I do. I currently have a np9280 (i7-960 12 gigs of ram gtx280m)that def is still great but need a newer meaner machine....

Sager NP9270 / Clevo P270WM
- 17.3" FHD 16:9 "Glare Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright LED Glossy Screen (1920x1080) (SKU - S1R506)
- 60 Day No Dead Pixel Warranty (On Standard Screen)
- Sager - Intel® Core™ i7-3960X Extreme, 3.3-3.9GHz (32nm, 15MB L3 smart cache - 6 cores / 12 threads) (SKU - S2N124)
- IC Diamond Thermal Compound - CPU + GPU
- SLi ENABLED DUAL (2) 2048MB PCI-Express nVIDIA GTX 675M's (4096MB Total) w/ GDDR5 DX11 Video Cards (User Upgradeable)
+ Extra AC Adapter & Power Converter Box (SKU - S3R707)
- 16GB - DDR3 1600MHz Quad Channel Memory (4 SODIMMS) (SKU - S4R560)
- Remove All Branding
- Standard Finish
- 750gb 7200rpm (Serial-ATA II 300 - 16MB Cache) (SKU - S5R306)
- HDD Raid Settings - OFF
- 6x Blu-Ray Read/8X DVDRW Super Multi Combo Drive - Special! (SKU - S7P557)
- Internal 9-in-1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD/Mini SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS/MS Pro/MS Duo)
- No Back Up Software
- Bluetooth Included (See “Wireless Network” Section Below)
- Sager - Bigfoot Networks Killer™ Wireless-N 1103 (3x3) (SKU - S8R056)
- No Network Accessory
- Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
- No TV Tuner
- Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
- Basic Black Business Case - Included
- Primary Smart Li-ION Battery Pack - Included
- Integrated Fingerprint Reader
- ~Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit Installed (64&32-Bit CD Included) w/ Drivers & Utilities CD's + Microsoft Office Starter 2010 - Included with OS Purchase

 

The only thing that I've seen that comes close as of right now is the alienware m18x. That doesn't pack a desktop processor though.

 

I loved my desktop processor in the laptop ... but who knows when the np9270 will be avail....

 

You need a newer meaner machine? Could you say what you will be using it for, otherwise it's hard to help you find an alternative.
From your spec sheet, two bad things stand out at me: 1st, you look like you're ordering from Sager and not a reseller, and 2nd, whoever gave you that doesn't know very much about SLI because they listed the combined memory total. SLI doesn't work that way, it's still treated as 2GB per card.
The only thing I can recommend without knowing your uses is the m18x, as it's otherwise the most powerful thing out there, but you could look into a P170EM.
Also, for day-to-day tasks, gaming, anything that's not very highly threaded will see no benefit from a desktop CPU.

 

I was in the same boat as the OP. P270WM was full of flaws so they went to the drawing board again.

Good thing is, we have alternatives. P170EM might just be what we need, since Ivy Bridge has closed the gap between Sandy E-Series and Mobile Sandy Bridge.

Just get this:
CPU: i7 3920XM
RAM: 2x8GB 1600mhz
VGA: AMD 7970m

And you will have similar performance. Just without Crossfire. Its still faster than a P270Wm with i7 3820 + SLI GTX675m. And has better battery life. And lightweight. And still has backlight keyboard + 17.3" screen.

There MIGHT be P370EM, but its only rumors.

Alienware 18.4" IS OVER PRICED and I'd rather get P170EM + a desktop instead of this.

 

E.Blar That was specs from xoticpc... and I do a lot of high end graphic work, photoshop/webpages/gaming...but I want it run like lightening, I would like to get the best specs out there without paying 6000 for a machine up to 4000 would be fine... but less would be wayyyyyy better. lol

Thanks Bob I dont know I was thinking the same thing...and oh my I was reading about that as well... I dont mind waiting a little while if it means that I'll get better.... but I dont want to settle for something ....

Basically I want the best of the best....I want it to last me and be able to run as amazing so when new tech is out it still can be fighting alongside. For me its the best processor... best graphics card rest can be upgraded ie ram hard drive...

 

As for an alienware.... these were the specs and at 4,000 + taxes .... :\


Item Number Quantity Item Description Unit Price Extended Price

225-2944 1 Alienware M18X R2 - Direct $4,071.06 $4,071.06
317-9731 1 3rd Generation Intel Core i7-3920XM (8MB Cache, up to 4.1GHz Overclocked*)
317-9704 1 6GB DDR3 at 1600MHz
331-6910 1 English Keyboard, 101 Key, M18X R2
320-3263 1 18.4 inch (467.36 mm) WLED WideFHD (1080p) display (1920 X 1080)
320-3264 1 SLI 2GB GDDR5 Nvidia GeForce GTX 675M
342-4396 1 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s
330-6106 1 Personalized Nameplate Trigger
331-2426 1 Custom Nameplate
313-8790 1 AlienFX Color Astral Aqua
421-7437 1 AW Command Center M18XR2
421-5789 1 Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Service Pack 1, English, w/Media
318-2318 1 Space Black Anodized Aluminum
410-0548 1 Adobe Acrobat Reader
318-2003 1 Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
421-5106 1 Power DVD 9.6, 3D
318-0770 1 Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio
430-4708 1 Intel 2230 Wireless-N
331-6854 1 Alienware M18x 330W A/C Adapter
331-6865 1 Alienware Documentation
331-6858 1 Placement, M18X R2
331-6915 1 Shipping Material, M18X R2
461-8389 1 NO VIRUS PROTECTION REQUESTED
331-6908 1 Resource DVD, M18X R2
331-8045 1 Windows 7 OS Label, Alienware Notebooks
420-9691 1 DataSafe Local BackUp
420-9956 1 PC Restore
421-0092 1 DELL-DOWNLOAD-FLAG
421-3874 1 Camera Software 2.X, Factory Install
421-4289 1 Dell Support Center Software 3.0
421-7438 1 Quickset, M18X R2
312-1333 1 96WHr 12-Cell Primary Battery
995-6093 1 Dell Hardware Warranty Plus On-Site Service, Extended Year(s)
995-6083 1 Dell Hardware Warranty Plus On-Site Service, Initial Year
995-6113 1 In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis, Parts and Labor On-Site Response, 1 Year Extended
995-6103 1 In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis, Parts and Labor On-Site Response, Initial Year
950-3338 1 2 Year Limited Warranty
931-7701 1 Accidental Damage Service, 2 Years
421-1719 1 Soft Contracts Consumer Accidental Damage Agreement for Alienware
421-1723 1 Soft Contracts Dell In-Home Hardware Agreement for Alienware
987-5301 1 Warranty Support, 1 Year Extended
994-3730 1 Warranty Support, Initial Year
421-1572 1 Alienhead Glow
421-1592 1 Alienhead Glow
421-0757 1 Skype VOIP Application
330-5090 1 Thank You for Purchasing AlienWare
* -DISCOUNT/COUPON APPL
600-0002 1 State Environmental Fee for display 15 inches, less than 35 inches



Subtotal: $4,064.06
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Tax: $290.33
Environmental Disposal Fee: $8.00

Total Price w/Discounts: $4,362.39

 

there will be p370, 17inch, mobile cpu, sli/cf
but no eta so far......

 

Regarding that m18x config:
never pay AW to OC your processor for you, just get the stock 3920xm and OC it yourself.
get 7970m crossfire, it's infinitely better than 675m SLI even though it's cheaper. AW is weird that way.
Over on the AW forums, there's a guide to buying that could save you hundreds if you have some time on your hands.

 

cool DGD and ty E.Blar

 

I was pretty dead set on the 270 myself but after realizing the idea was fading unless I wanted to wait, i looked into the 170EM more and after talking with people on here I've realized its going to easily do everything I want it to do (CAD work, gaming, as well as the general day to day stuff) with the added benefit of something that is smaller, lighter, and actually can be used as a mobile device without having to be next to an outlet. Yes the 270 has a battery but lets face it, its basically there so you dont have to shut down when you switch outlets in your house, class room, etc. lol

Now that Ivy Bridge has stepped things up performance wise, and when the 680m comes out I'm sure it will easily handle what I want. I'll only need to upgrade the GPU to a professional (Quadro) one when I get later in my experience with the CAD programs to get into large multi-part assemblies. You mentioned Adobe so I'm assuming your looking the Nvidia way as well to utilize the Cuda cores.

I would like to add the disclaimer that I'm by no means an expert. I'm just sharing the information I have found based on the research I've been doing for the laptop I'm looking to purchase in the next few months - the end of September at the very latest. The people around these forums have been quite helpful (except for the Dell fan boys for some reason lol) so I just figured I'd share since you seem to be in a similar situation as me. Good luck!

 

Haha thanks and yea everyone has been super nice, its frustrating when you have had your heart set on something :\ I do have to say the back-lighting on the 170em is nice... i just hate to buy it then hear that the p270 just got released lol....

I am having the worst time uploading an avatar pic to my profile too lol.

 

I agree. But I have to say once I got my head out of the "oh my god I'm gonna have the most redonkulously fast laptop anyone has ever seen" cloud and realized the 170EM was gonna do me just peachy and actually have a few benefits over the 270, I'm actually just as excited to buy the 170EM now. Besides, I think I would almost rather let them build the next version of the 270 and let others test it for a while and if I decide that I really need that upgrade in power - at least I will know some other people have already given it a good shake down so I dont end up with the first generation jitters of a product that can sometimes happen. Granted they have experience with this type of laptop, but if they designed one and then tore it down before it ever made it to market - what makes me think this next one wont need a couple tweaks before she's good to go?

So dont look at it as a disappointment so much as maybe its a good thing that your getting nudged in a new direction! The 170EM can still pack a lot of power!

 

Yea i think the 170 is nice, I do like the dual gpus in the alienware though :\

 

On the other hand, dual graphics mean nothing if NVidia/ATI doesn't update a profile specific to the game you're on.. Given the wonders of the 7970m you could quite safely overlook the performance gap between that and dual 675m.

 

I was thinking of perhaps going with the 7970... or the quadro... i do a lot of graphic work but I dont know...its a huge pricetag...