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    Novatech X80R (M570RU)

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by henrybutt, Sep 26, 2008.

  1. henrybutt

    henrybutt Notebook Consultant

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    Just bit the bullet and bought a Novatech X80R in their clearance sale :) Couldn't resist at the price even though the CPU is somewhat underpowered!

    Specs:

    Intel T5550 (1.83gHz) CPU
    2GB DDR2 RAM
    160GB 7200RPM HDD
    17" WUXGA Display (with Orange Trim)
    nVidia 8800M GTX Graphics (512mb)
    2 Year C&R Warranty

    ... and the rest :)

    £542 inc. VAT (Approx $1100)

    Ordered at 16:00 and dispatched for delivery tomorrow at 16:35!!
     
    henrybutt, Sep 26, 2008
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  2. Thug21

    Thug21 Notebook Evangelist

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    Nice price! :D
     
    Thug21, Sep 26, 2008
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    HyeVltg3 Notebook Consultant

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    Congratz, and I agree the proc is under-par :p no problem though, there are guides to upgrade the cpu......right?
     
    HyeVltg3, Sep 26, 2008
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    That's a steal! :eek:
     
    kobe_24, Sep 26, 2008
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  5. henrybutt

    henrybutt Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry, just checked the invoice and it was £592! It would have been the cheaper £542 if I hadn't opted for the 2 year warranty and Saturday delivery :)

    I cant fault it so far, it arrived this morning, less than 24 hours after I ordered it and is running like a dream! Just installing all of the drivers as it came W/O an OS
     
    henrybutt, Sep 27, 2008
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    You still got one hell of a deal dude!

    Even upgrading that CPU will put your cost way below what that notebook is worth. I love every minute of mine, and couldn’t see giving it up for a grand. I’m not one to sell my notebooks anyway, as I always find needs to use them. A newer and better notebook, just means the pecking order has changed. LOL!

    Enjoy your new lappy, and I hope you have years of enjoyment to come with it!
     
    kobe_24, Sep 27, 2008
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  7. henrybutt

    henrybutt Notebook Consultant

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    How do you find the T9300 as that is the one I am considering... probably going to upgrade to 4gb ram aswell :)
     
    henrybutt, Sep 28, 2008
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