No one else questions the price difference between 8150 8130?

I still dont understand what warrants the ~$200 difference between the 8130(p151hm) and the 8150(p150m).

I understand the default screen, the chassis finish and PSU is different, but the screen can easily be changed, and the rubber finish isnt even necessarily an "upgrade" depending on one's preference. The psu upgrade should cost something like 20, not 200

The clevo machines are really good value as is, but i cant help but feel they are simply charging more for the 8150 then restricting certain upgrade options from the 8130 to leave customers with no choice but to pay $200 extra. This 200 dollars does not actually add anything to the machine.

I mean its possible to spec a 8130 and 8150 exactly the same, and still pay 200 more for the 8150. The psu which is required for higher end components isnt even a part of the laptop! I see no reason for the cost difference.

This really bothers me. Am i missing something here?

 

The main features the 8150hm have compare to 8130 is their cooling system, which they claim to be more efficient than the 8130. The main reason for that is because it also comes with gpu upgrade availability options with higher TDP than the 560M.

If you're satisfied with 560M, than 8130 is much preferred. However, if you wish for more insane gpu, go with 8150. Gaming is Clevo's main compartment after all.

 

Really if you are happy with the 560M as a video card choice and do not plan to upgrade the GPU, there is no need for the 8150.

Just go for the 8130
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Yea, I debated it for quite awhile but eventually ended up going with the 8130 yesterday. Just couldn't justify spending that much extra for the amount of upgrade I was getting (6990m).

Was either a great deal for a laptop that would almost max any game graphics wise, or an decent deal for a laptop that can comfortably max out any game.

 

I was wondering if you would be able to convince a builder to put a 6990m or 580m into a p151hm . I think it's mostly the rubber chassis and PSU that increases the price.

 

Reread post number 2.

 

The motherboard and the basic chassis are the same for the 2 models (8150-8130)

The MAIN reason you are not seeing willing resellers doing this is that Clevo (the manufacturer) does not back this.

It is a warranty situation.
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Yes, I figured Clevo would be pulling something like this, or else we would be seeing a lot more people getting "upgraded" p151hm .

 

It's business, and the smarter one will go with the better choice.
One thing I always think of before buying a laptop is that: laptops can never beat desktop at performance.


You can upgrade p151hm1's GPU by yourself, but you need a higher PSU.

 

Is there a source for this statement? I recall numerous times when reps from malibal and exoticpc etc saying explicitly that 8150 8130 have the same motherboard, chipset, base chassis. And that the only differences are the default screen, psu, and the rubber finish

 

^you're basically paying premium for the up-gradable video card at 15".

the 8150 is closer to the 17" model than the 8130, pricewise.

 

my other concern is that i remember hearing of a guy who ordered a 8130 to be refitted with a 580m (or was it 6990) and an upgraded PSU. I understand its business but I feel kinda sore for not having known about this beforehand do resellers normally allow this?