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    P150EM and P151EM?

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

  1. ddcien

    ddcien Newbie

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    Does anyone know the difference between P150EM and P151EM??


    THX
     
    ddcien, May 14, 2012
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    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Correct me if I'm wrong but the graphics card is not upgradeable on the P151EM, as opposed to the P150EM..
     
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    b0b1man Notebook Deity

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    Isnt the GTX660m a MXM slot card...??
     
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    City. Notebook Evangelist

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    The 151EM is upgradable it simply requires a bigger adapter as it supports only 120watt. In the long run a 150EM is better, however if your not planning to upgrade then the 151em is the cheaper better choice.

    Also the barebone on the 151EM is pure plastic while the 150EM has a coating, personally dislike the coating but eh thats a personal preference.
     
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    ruly Notebook Consultant

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    And the P150EM has a backlight keyboard
     
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  6. ddcien

    ddcien Newbie

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    Thx Guys

    I have one P151EM, BUT I cant update the BIOS for P151EM, it got "ROMID not compatible" problem.

    BUT I can update the BIOS for P150EM, and without any problem. So, I am confused what is the difference between the two laptops, or the two mainboards.

    Thx again.
     
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  7. City.

    City. Notebook Evangelist

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    Are you using the correct firmwares for both in case they have there own drivers?
     
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  8. ddcien

    ddcien Newbie

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    I think the drivers are the same on P150EM, P151EM and P170EM, because when i download the drivers from Clevo's website, all the drivers are in the same "Model" selection.

    And I got the BIOS files form Clevo's FTP server:
    ftp://ftp.clevo.com.tw/ALLBIOS/P1xxEM/
     
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  9. bn880

    bn880 Notebook Consultant

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    Worst case your system will now detect the extreme CPU's at 55W ;) (just messing around)

    I would just relax, the 150EM is no different/worse than the 151EM, leave the BIOS for now and enjoy the machine until a serious update to the BIOS is out.
     
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    ddcien Newbie

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    OK, thx bn880.

    do u have a P151EM laptop?

    If I add "/X" parameter, when I use AFUDOS to update the bois for P151EM. IS there any risks?
     
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    bn880 Notebook Consultant

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    No I don't have the P151EM, I just checked out what the 151 and 150 is. So next time there is a BIOS update for the 151 with some worth while features, you should try flashing to that one. Get in touch with your reseller then if you have issues.
     
    bn880, May 15, 2012
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    ddcien Newbie

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    Thx a lot, your suggestion is very helpful for me. thank you.
     
    ddcien, May 15, 2012
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