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    NP9170 critique

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Nomar82, May 14, 2012.

  1. Nomar82

    Nomar82 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am thinking of ordering this Sager in the next few days and am looking for any feedback/opinions on this build. I have never had a Sager and am not sure what I think of the Matte screen upgrade. Budget is ~1700USD Thanks!

    - 17.3" FHD 16:9 "Matte Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright LED Anti-Glare Screen w/ 72% NTSC Color Gamut (1920x1080)
    (Will add 4-7 business days to build time) (SKU - X1R552)
    - Sager - 3rd Generation Intel® Ivy Bridge Core™ i7-3610QM (2.3GHz - 3.3GHz, 6MB Intel® Smart Cache, 45W Max TDP) (SKU – S2R174)
    - - IC Diamond Thermal Compound - CPU + GPU
    - AMD Radeon HD 7970M (2048MB) GDDR5 DX11 [User Upgradeable] (ETA: Late May) (SKU - S3R155)
    - 8GB - DDR3 1333MHz Dual Channel Memory (2 SODIMMS) - SPECIAL! (SKU - S4P369)
    - Sager Branding
    - Standard Finish
    - 750gb 7200rpm (Serial-ATA II 300 - 16MB Cache) (SKU - S5R306)
    - Combo Dual Layer SuperMulti DVDRW/CDRW Drive w/ Software (When selecting a Hard Drive in the Optical Bay, No Optical Drive is Included) (SKU - S7R455)
    - Internal 9-in-1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD/Mini SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS/MS Pro/MS Duo)
    - Bluetooth Included (See “Wireless Network” Section Below)
    - Sager - Intel® Ultimate-N 6300 - 802.11A/B/G/N Wireless LAN Module (SKU - S8R112)
    - Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
    - Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
    - Basic Black Business Case - Included
    - Smart Li-ion Battery (8-Cell)
    - 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
    - LIFETIME Ltd Labor* 1 Year Parts Warranty Lifetime 24/7 DOMESTIC Toll Free Telephone Support
    Includes FREE Shipping Both Ways for Warranty Repairs (SKU - X9R009)
     
    Nomar82, May 14, 2012
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  2. City.

    City. Notebook Evangelist

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    Are you looking for a specific type or critique? It seems like a pretty good build.
     
    City., May 14, 2012
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  3. Nomar82

    Nomar82 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just looking for any different opinions on my selections ie matte vs standard screen, or 675 vs 7970, or standard screen and add SS drive etc
     
    Nomar82, May 14, 2012
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  4. E.Blar

    E.Blar Notebook Deity

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    Well, what are you going to be using it for? Also, buy from a reseller and not Sager, save yourself some cash and hassle.
     
    E.Blar, May 14, 2012
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  5. Nomar82

    Nomar82 Notebook Enthusiast

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    It is for gaming (replacing a 4 yr old asus) and word processing, browsing etc. I am going through a reseller, not sager directly.
     
    Nomar82, May 14, 2012
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  6. E.Blar

    E.Blar Notebook Deity

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    Then you don't really need much. Since you have a spare HDD slot, the only thing you might want to do is get a 128GB crucial M4 and install it yourself.
     
    E.Blar, May 14, 2012
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  7. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    The build looks good. The Matte vs Glossy decision is a tough one. You'll hear people prefer go both ways. Personally i do like the matte screens better. They dont reflect, and are easier on the eyes over long periods of time. Glossy screens are more vibrant which is nicer for gaming.
    The rest of the build looks excellent.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, May 14, 2012
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