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    Oh boy, I ordered it!

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Proudclad, Aug 18, 2011.

  1. Proudclad

    Proudclad Notebook Consultant

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    Hahaha, last night I had a bad dream about the unit.

    I dreamed that arrived...but when I opened the box, the hinges were really lose and the keyboard had tons of flex. I remember being really unsatisfied with it and not being able to return it, although I don't remember why.

    ^_^

    Then I snapped back into reality and remembered that it'll be a kickass unit based on all the reviews and user feedback. =)
     
    Proudclad, Aug 20, 2011
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    cvillain Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just ordered the P170HM earlier today, complete with 6990m and everything :D

    Considering I'm running on a 3 year old Inspiron 1520, I don't think I can adequately describe how excited I am for this new beast, even with the inevitable delay on the Radeon cards...
     
    cvillain, Aug 21, 2011
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    What are your overall specs? You're gonna love it.
     
    Xerloq, Aug 21, 2011
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  4. cvillain

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    i7-2630QM | AMD 6990M | 8GB 1333MHz RAM | 750GB HDD

    I'll be a very happy camper if all the things people have said about Malibal and these components are true :)
     
    cvillain, Aug 21, 2011
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  5. Proudclad

    Proudclad Notebook Consultant

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    I'll be a happy camper if it ships tomorrow.

    ^_^
     
    Proudclad, Aug 21, 2011
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    Hoping mine ships today. If so, with overnight, I should have it tomorrow.
     
    dabooosh, Aug 22, 2011
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  7. draxen

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    I'm in the same boat as you guys. I'm waiting for Malibal to build my beast :D
    P150HM - i7-2720QM - GTX 485M 2GB GDDR5 - 16GB 1600MHz DDR3 - Bigfoot Networks Killer™ Wireless-N 1103 - 256GB Samsung SSD x2

    I can't wait!
    will post pics and benchies when I get it :)
     
    draxen, Aug 22, 2011
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    256GB Samsung SSD... I see a really huge hole in my wallet. Times two?! I think I will need to contact a loan shark... ;)

    Malibal has worked over the weekend to keep up with demand, if my laptop gets over the border and into my hands by the end of next week defect-free, I will be a very happy camper. :D
     
    c0nfucius, Aug 22, 2011
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  9. dabooosh

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    I've now been over 3 weeks without a laptop. My wife's patience with me using her laptop has pretty much run it's course. It may come to blows. Save me Malibal! ;)
     
    dabooosh, Aug 22, 2011
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    Ya it'll be 3 weeks for me soon also, I just hope it ships out today.
     
    swimmer1918, Aug 22, 2011
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  11. Proudclad

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    THREE WEEKS?

    Please tell me you guys waited that long because of the 6990M. Because if it's even for the stock card, then I'll have paid the $160 shipping for nothing.
     
    Proudclad, Aug 23, 2011
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  12. JerryMGHD

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    Yes, it was because of the 6990m. Was supposed to get it last week, but was delayed.

    If yours is stock, expect it in about a week.
     
    JerryMGHD, Aug 23, 2011
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  13. lazard

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    yup, its because they pre-ordered the 6990M card.
     
    lazard, Aug 23, 2011
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  14. Proudclad

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    Hee hee, just asked and was told that mine should ship in the next few days. Looks like the 24th as the shipping date might be accurate. ^_^
     
    Proudclad, Aug 23, 2011
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    Right? Although I haven't been waiting three weeks, the anticipation is killing me, along with school starting today. Guess I'll be a little behind on my online class curriculum. Kind of thinking of buying a cheapy at best buy and returning it when mine finally arrives. Good luck guys on getting yours soon!!
     
    hitparader, Aug 23, 2011
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  16. Proudclad

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    I was going to get a cheapy at best buy too, haha. But then I realized I'd have to reinstall everything once I return it....and it'd mean gas and time wasted. Might as well use the family PC until the beast arrives.

    But yeah, I should've pulled the trigger earlier in the summer. I guess school starting was the push I needed to make up my mind. I was all over the place! So many decisions. Glad it's finally over. ^_^

    Choosing was fun, I guess, but not when school's in session, hee hee.
     
    Proudclad, Aug 23, 2011
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  17. dabooosh

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    Received my tracking # last night from Malibal. Had overnight shipping and sure enough, at 5:56am EST this morning, it's on the UPS truck for delivery. :D
     
    dabooosh, Aug 23, 2011
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    Around what time did u get a tracking number from them? Just curious
     
    hitparader, Aug 23, 2011
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    Around 9:30PM EST.
     
    dabooosh, Aug 23, 2011
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  20. LukeS

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    are you going to the window every couple of minutes looking for that big brown truck?

    have fun with the new toy when it shows up!
     
    LukeS, Aug 23, 2011
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  21. _Cheesy_

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    When did you order? The 5th of this month I take it?
     
    _Cheesy_, Aug 23, 2011
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    He ordered a P170HM. Since they're larger they are cooler. The P150HM should ship wednesday, for those who ordered on the 5th or earlier.
    That's what I understand from the previous posts in this thread.
     
    Hedgeson, Aug 23, 2011
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  23. Proudclad

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    =(

    No tracking number. Guess tomorrow, then. D=
     
    Proudclad, Aug 23, 2011
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    Didn't you just order like a few days ago lol? People having been waiting weeks for the 8150/6990M.
     
    swimmer1918, Aug 23, 2011
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  25. lazard

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    he ordered a regular P151HM1 with I'm assuming 2-3 day build time and next day shipping.
     
    lazard, Aug 23, 2011
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    lol, with all the money he spent on shipping/build time he probably could have gotten a lot more upgrades.
     
    swimmer1918, Aug 23, 2011
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  27. Proudclad

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    I got regular build time but overnight shipping
     
    Proudclad, Aug 23, 2011
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    Do they withhold the shipment until they capture the payment?
     
    Proudclad, Aug 23, 2011
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  29. MALIBAL

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    Yes, we cannot ship until payment has been captured. Once your order is ready - we will capture payment.
     
    MALIBAL, Aug 23, 2011
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  30. Proudclad

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    Ooooooh, I thought my bank was being difficult, haha. I didn't realize you guys were waiting until the order was ready.

    Sorry for so many bad questions. I'm a newb, lol.
     
    Proudclad, Aug 23, 2011
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  31. Proudclad

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    Malibal, is it too late to undo the 50 dollar discount for 4 gigs of ram less? Or can you guys put that in for me and change the order price by adding 50?

    If it can still ship on the right day, I'd prefer the extra ram while I'm at it.
     
    Proudclad, Aug 23, 2011
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  32. lazard

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    would be cheaper to just buy the ram online and install it yourself. $50 gets you 8GB of ram (2x4GB) with $10 left over.
     
    lazard, Aug 23, 2011
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  33. Proudclad

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    I see. What brand? Got a link?
     
    Proudclad, Aug 23, 2011
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    lazard, Aug 23, 2011
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    Which brand is better?

    And after installing Windows, popping in the ram will show up in the BIOS, right? Those are compatible with the unit, right? Just checking.
     
    Proudclad, Aug 23, 2011
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  36. Anthony@MALIBAL

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    I can't speak to brand, but any DDR3 1333 laptop RAM (PC3 10600, PC3 10660 or PC3 10666) will be compatible. And yep, you can always upgrade RAM after you install Windows. It will be detected on POST and will automatically show up in the OS.
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Aug 23, 2011
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  37. LukeS

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    The reseller posting to say it can be upgraded after it's recieved instead of keeping quiet and letting him send the extra money for them to do it?!? That's great customer service IMO.
     
    LukeS, Aug 23, 2011
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  38. Proudclad

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    Yup, lol. It's interesting that they're this patient, too. o_O
     
    Proudclad, Aug 23, 2011
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  39. Xerloq

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    As long as you get RAM with a lifetime warranty from a reputable brand you should be ok. I've used both patriot and corsair, and they're both good. Others to consider: Kingston, Crucial, and Samsung. Check Newegg for reviews.
     
    Xerloq, Aug 23, 2011
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  40. Proudclad

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    When you say lifetime, do you mean MY lifetime or the RAM's established lifetime? Also, is the lfietime warranty included in the purchase of specific brands?
     
    Proudclad, Aug 23, 2011
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    For anyone with the glossy screen or experience - is it impossible to use the screen unless you're in the dark?

    Is the matte screen a considerable upgrade? Because if it won't impact the picture quality by much, and if it won't impact the shipping date either, maybe I should make the jump from the glossy to the matte.

    nice quality for gaming and movies is great but if the matte isn't that much different while being viable in EVERY environment...then I guess it'd be worth it.
     
    Proudclad, Aug 23, 2011
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  42. lazard

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    For me, glossy is nearly impossible to use outside on a bright sunny day. Inside use is ok, although you still get a lot of glare/reflections. That was my experience with my old XPS.
     
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  43. Proudclad

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    And is the Sager's matte screen still good with colors and video? When compared to the glossy, that is.

    I wish I could just see both for myself, haha. But I guess I can always replace the screen, right? Just order one online? I loved the glossy screen on the Asus G73. Never took it outside, and I actually don't plan on working outside.
     
    Proudclad, Aug 23, 2011
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  44. Anthony@MALIBAL

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    Matte vs Glossy comes down to contrast on otherwise similar displays. The glossy will appear to have richer colors and blacker blacks. (The screen won't actually make them any better, but the appearance will make it look that way).

    You can always swap the screen yourself if you ordered one of the AUO screens after the fact. The replacement isn't hard, though if you're afraid to pull apart your laptop to do it, it isn't recommended.

    I am personally a fan of glossy screens because I don't work in sunlight and I find them to be easier on my eyes than matte. All personal preference though :)
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Aug 23, 2011
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  45. Proudclad

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    Then I shall stick with the glossy unless it proves inefficient!

    And I wouldn't be afraid to replace the screen. Experimentation!

    =D
     
    Proudclad, Aug 23, 2011
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  46. MulliganUK

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    I'm curious how a screen can appear better (in contrast and such) but not actually be better. Surely there is nothing to the screen except appearance.
    I never paid attention in science class but would be interested to hear.
     
    MulliganUK, Aug 24, 2011
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  47. Anthony@MALIBAL

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    It has to do with the way the glossy coating diffuses the light. It's not a property of the monitor itself, but of the coating. This wikipedia article explains it better than I can :)

    Glossy display - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Aug 24, 2011
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  48. MulliganUK

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    Fair enough, I'm convinced.

    Thanks!
     
    MulliganUK, Aug 24, 2011
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    Not shipped today, maybe tomorrow

    D=
     
    Proudclad, Aug 24, 2011
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    For some reason, my bank statement no longer shows the amount withdrawn from my bank account for the purchase. Did you guys not capture the payment in time or is it a bank glitch?
     
    Proudclad, Aug 25, 2011
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