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    PC Specalist Vortex III 15.6" - Backlit keyboard question

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by JJames, Nov 28, 2012.

  1. JJames

    JJames Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi Everyone,

    I am ready to place an order for a PC Specialist Vortex III 15.6" (Which I believe is the Clevo P150EM). A small nitpicky question I have is; Has anybody got any feedback on the backlit keyboards on these Laptop. Are they as vivid as the keyboards of the Alienware MX's?

    Thank you.
     
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    It's more what you prefer.. the MSI keyboards or the Clevo keyboards or the AW one's, I like them all, and they are pretty vivid yes
     
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    I've never heard anything bad about them, i don't own one my self but i've never heard anything bad about the backlit keyboard on the clevo p150em. Which i'm also looking to buy in a couple of months :)
     
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  4. JJames

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    Alright, that's enough information for me :) Thank you jaug133. I Just wanted clarification that it isn't sub-standard. RiRoxX, What spec / re-seller are you purchasing? I was extremely close to getting an Alienware M14x but if i'm going to spend £1000+ on a machine I want to get the best out of it I can. Bang for buck wise the Clevo machines definitely look the better choice.
     
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  5. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    backlit keyboard is fine. does the job with easy software to use.
    dont know how it compares to alienware as ive not owned one of them since original m15x piece of crap.
     
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    Definitely vivid, check out our review video HERE to see what they look like. We have the Sager keyboard installed on the MSI in this case, but it's going to look exactly the same on the Sager unit itself.
     
    Support.1@XOTIC PC, Nov 28, 2012
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    Thanks for that Derek!
     
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    You're very welcome!
     
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    JJames, at mysn.co.uk beacuse i live in Denmark, and it's the cheapest and the best reviews clevo reseller shop i've seen.
     
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    and you get a real warranty thats not misleading :D (sorry i couldnt resist)
     
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    MrDJ, i've heard about that! Makes me feel even more safe about buying online in a shop from another contry. I've never spend so much money online i allways goto a local store but it's expensive like hell here in Denmark. But i hope everything goes smooth :)
     
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    MrDJ - Is that a dig towards PC Specialist?? If so do you reccomend I change reseller as I have already put order through to sales team at my work (It's a PC Purchase scheme where I work which I am purcashing laptop through)
     
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    Oh, did MrDJ, mean PC Specialist? I though he meant mysn :) Oh well.
     
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    I read over the thread and I think he meant getting a Clevo over an Alienware...duh :rolleyes: Haha
     
    JJames, Nov 28, 2012
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    as soon as i heard mysn uk was trading i spent £2006 on their first day of business without any hesitation.

    i know its naughty but it is yes. its not my intention in any way to stop people buying from them as ive heard they are a good company but when i get contacted by another member on here panicking as he hadnt taken my advise, its then i like to let people know so they can decide for themselves.

    this was the last time this was brought up http://forum.notebookreview.com/what-notebook-should-i-buy/688988-gaming-laptop.html#post8852172
     
    MrDJ, Nov 28, 2012
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