Pre-CeBIT 2009: New Clevo models leaked

New Clevo notebooks of 2009: Pre-CeBIT 2009

Remember guys, you heard it here first.

(Although a few others have gotten the leak as well... I will probably be the first to type it all out)

NotebookReview FTW.

Now on to the confirmed models that will more than likely be debuted next year... most likely at the Clevo booth at CeBIT2009.

UPDATE: speaking of CeBIT, Clevo has just announced (literally within the last few hours) their appearance there and some details of what they will be debuting:
http://www.clevo.com.tw/en/news/newsDetail.asp?newsID=91

Note: Launch Date does NOT mean thats the date that it will be shipped to customers... only means its been debuted.
- if the launch date is Q1 2009, the ship/purchase date wont be until late Q2 to Q3 2009.

(For Engadget.com guests)
Note 2: let me explain the model numbers... which are not "cryptic" at all. The small "x" will denote a numeric number which would entail an aesthetic difference (usually color).
- all of this is explained in the Clevo Guide.... with this one simple pic.


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1.) Netbooks
(yes, since everyone is doing it, Clevo seems to want in as well)

• Clevo TN70xM (launch date: Available now)
  • 
  • 7-inch (1024 x 600) Tablet Netbook
  • Touchscreen... obviously since its a tablet PC
  • Automated rotating screen
  • Intel Atom Z series CPU
  • Passive cooling design... No fans
  • 4-cell battery: 10hrs on idle / 8hrs when operating / 6hrs with wifi & web browsing.
  • very light: weight is 0.94 kg
  • and the rest: GPS, Expresscard slot, etc...

• Clevo M71xL (launch date: Available now)
  • 
  • 10.2-inch (1024 x 600) Netbook
  • Intel Atom N270 CPU
  • 2.5-inch HDD
  • Optical Drive ...... about freaking time in a netbook.
  • and the rest: HSDPA option, wifi, etc...

• Clevo M81xL (launch date: Q1 2009)
  • 
  • 10.1-inch (1024 x 600) Netbook
  • Intel Atom N270 CPU
  • Very thin: < 29 mm
  • 2.5-inch HDD
  • and the rest: HSDPA option, wifi, etc...

• Clevo T89xM (launch date: Q2 2009)
  • 8.9-inch (1024 x 600) Netbook / Tablet
  • Specifically designed to by rugged
  • Touchscreen
  • Intel Atom Z500 series CPU

2.) Ultraportable notebooks

• Clevo TN12xT (launch date: Q4 2008)
  • 
  • 12.1-inch Ultraportable Tablet Notebook
  • Touchscreen
  • Montevina platform with Intel GM45 "Cantiga" chipset
  • and the rest: pretty like every other current Montevina system

• Clevo R13xT (launch date: Q2 2009)
  • 13.3-inch Ultraportable Notebook
  • introducing the new "R" line that denotes Rugged design (I gotta update the Clevo Guide now)
  • Intel ULV .... probably Core 2 mobile SU9x00 series
  • Standard 2.5"HDD and Optical Drive
  • and the rest: pretty like every other current Montevina system

3.) Mainstream notebooks

• Clevo W76x series (launch date: Q2 2009)
  • 
  • introducing the new "W" line that denotes Widescreen (16:9) design
  • 15.6" screen (16:9)
  • everything seems to be the same as the current M760/M770 series

4.) Desktop Replacement notebooks

• Clevo D90xF (launch date: Q1 2009)
  • 
  • The next "King of Notebooks" ... successor of the current king: Clevo D901C
  • 17" screen (up to 1920x1200)
  • Clevo being very secretive, so cannot confirm if its Core i7 or not
  • can only confirm that its a new Intel desktop platform (definitely newer than current D901C with P965 chipset)
  • using Nvidia SLI .... like the current MXM Type IV SLI setup in the D901C
  • and the rest: HDMI, Dual-Link DVI, e-SATA, etc...
• UPDATE (2009-01): more information leaked about D90xF here

5.) Desktop Replacement (Large Screen) notebooks

• Clevo M98xNU (launch date: Q1 2009)
  • 
  • 18.4-inch Full HD (1920x1080) display
  • Mobile Intel quad-core processor support
  • Nvidia MCP79 chipset
  • DDR3-1333 RAM support
  • Nvidia Hybrid Power/Hybrid SLI/Hybrid Performance video card modes
    • Integrated Nvidia video card for power saving
    • Dual Nvidia 9800M-GTX video cards for maximum performance

Enjoy, sorry, no more solid details on the D90xF yet.

But now there is confirmation that the D901C does have a successor model... and its not the M98xNU that other sites claimed it to be... but we know better here at NBR don't we.

I'll update whenever I can get real confirmation.

Maybe I can get pics for everything... just need some time.

 

anything else in the 15-17" range?

 

You get Patient THERE... GOPHN FJS:LDJHKFSP:OIEFJU L#@$@)*
just say this... is it like a CRAZY new model?
or is it the D90x with a new motherboard and support for i7s and stuff...
in other words... will the 926x ppl be able to upgrade?!

 

I waaaaaannnttt one!!!! Hope its cheap
Thanks for the info

 

You know... if you started with the 15-17" models, you would probably have a lower chance of being lynched.

 

Updated.

 

so nothing smaller than the 901 but with dual gpu's? or a 579x replacement?

 

Hmm Q1 is a lot earlier than I expected for a D90X replacement, particularly since I just bought one. GRR

 

The Clevo M570ETU is the latest of the 17" single videocard notebooks.

this is definitely a D901C replacement/refresh

I would not fret.

Same MXM-IV slots, same videocards, both still quad-core CPUs.

And this notebook wont ship out until late Summer or Fall 2009

Remember, "Launch Date" does not mean Purchase Date

 

Hmm, Launch, not Ship? That makes sense. Still, it's unnerving as I just got mine on Friday. Heh.

So... interested in mine?

 

If the D90x replacement is going to ship until summer/fall 2009, it would have to support the desktop i7, because that's when the Calpella platform would be out.

 

Updated with pics.

Sorry, no pic of the upcoming D90xF.... very secretive I guess.

 

So with these informations means the D901c will be able to upgrade graphic cards other than the nVidia 8800-9800 series with no mobo revision?

 

Not at all.

This information shows a new D900 model that will be the successor of the current D901C.

That main thing is the MXM Type IV videocards are the same for the new notebook.

And the new model is using a new Intel desktop platform... hopefully the Core i7.

And I am confident the new model will also have the extra stuff that the D901C does not have like HDMI and such.
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As for others thinking that they might be able to upgrade to this upcoming model's motherboard in the current D901C.

I am confident that the new model will retain nearly the same chassis, but probably modified to have the extra ports (like HDMI).

Like it was from the M570RU to the M570TU, chassis is mostly identical but the TU had extra HDMI and eSATA on the chassis.

 

Really nice new models, I won't be upgrading to the D90XF, I am currently going to build the world's fastest / best desktop computer; yet another achievement to Clevo:

"Achievement received,

Cupholder: Release the world's first netbook with an optical drive."

 

Nothing along the lines of the M860TU unfortunately.

 

Why would there be?

The M860TU and M570TU/ETU are using the latest Intel mobile platform (Montevina)... with the latest high-end capabilities.

 

why must clevo make its high end look like alienware... which is a failing brand... SIgh... that touch pad that ugly blue line of lights.. WHY CLEVO!!

unless they are selling that chassis to Alienware.. it think they have made quite the big mistake

 

nice...

Clevo W76x ftw, lol

 

I think it's the other way around:

who really makes laptops?

probably...

 

I feel that there hasn't been a lot of improvements in recent technologies. Yeah, there's Montevina but like...there's no big difference. And DDR3 is still at the beginning (even .Apple has it). GPUs have been staying the same for more than an year (while there's some GTX 280 for desktops). Ony good thing is the Core i7. Lets hope Hybrid SLI makes it way through

 

As I had suspected all along! However, let's curb our enthusiasm about getting everyone's hopes up that current D901C's will be "upgradeable" - they won't be, unless you consider spending almost as much as it would cost to just buy the new system outright in order to replace every major component, other than, say, the casing, lcd, hard drives, and CD/DVD drive - and even that's not guaranteed.

If, perchance, I'm wrong and there is a supported upgrade path, then that'd be great (particularly since I don't think I'll be able to put off getting a new system until next Summer or Fall, which is when the D90xF's are most likely to be hitting the stores), but the only reasonable mindset right now is to assume that such an upgrade path will not be provided.

 

Yay, nothing to replace the m860tu. It is still KING in the 15.4 arena.

 

Lol I'm happy about this too. I was a little bit worried that Clevo would put out an awesome 15.4 inch update.

 

Hmm...I think my day just got brighter....or maybe its the snow outside.
One question what does "Launch date" mean? It sounds very suspicious to me..
As well, how good is Clevo with dates and staying true to them?
I know some people *hint*Valve*/hint* have trouble with keeping promises...

 

Well, to quote Gophn's original post:

 

i mean, there was supposed to already be the update of the D901c with the HDMI and a few other ports. IMO, i really think its gonna be the same chassis, with a new mobo and a few new holes to support the placement of these parts. If you look at it economically, it would be smart for clevo to do that. Similar mold, same other parts. I imagine there being an upgrade possible. new mobo will cost 500 bucks... and to put it in and maybe shave out a new hole for the new ports will cost a 100 or so. FIgure its a 600 dollar upgrade. Gonna be the same price for i7 processors as for desktop (same part) and the video cards will be GTX200s by then, figure 800 each. So, my system (+600 MB upgrade +800vga+500cpu) 1900$ upgrade... >_< not rele worth it since i paid 3k 1.5 years ago to get what i have now... current mobo upgrade price is like 250 for the new mobo... so the new mobo might be only around 350, but still 1750 for the upgrade :-/

I still only play CoD4, and TF2, CS:S. The next game i want is Starcraft2, which the 7950 should be able to handle as well.... SO, its probably better to wait 2 more years and get a new system...

 

All I'm going to say is, don't count on it.

 

The M98xNU is larger then the D90xC but looks like it's just as thick, you'd think that they would figure out a way to make it a little bit skinnier. I don't see the benefit of having the M98xNU over the D90xC unless you must have that extra inch of screen.

 

Hopefully the M98xNU will allow for overclocking of the Qx9300. A very HQ LCD would also make this an interesting notebook. However, I imagine the price with the Nvidia Chipset and dedicated graphics cards will make it way too expensive.

 

If the D90X is Core i7, look for my laptop for sale!

 

if the upcoming D90xF is Core i7, that would be amazing.

But I am not confident that it will be...

I feel that, at the least, that it might be an updated LGA775 Intel chipset like P45 or X48.

When we can at least confirm on the Socket type (LGA775 or LGA1366), we will probably have a good idea on the platform.

Here's hoping for the LGA1366.

... which would be my possible replacement for my D900K.

 

memo to Clevo: Please please put an RGB-LED option for your new DTR notebooks

 

I forgot to add that some of the new models will be using LED LCD panels.

 

OMG! If that's true and it comes on the D90XF I'm sold! That's the main thing I want in a hi-end gaming notebook.

 

I'm wondering when we'll see a M860TU update. Perhaps late Q2 2009?

Disappointed to see them going the 16:9 route. 16:10 is already almost too short vertically!

 

like I said previously, no updates or refresh models for the M860TU or M570TU/ETU.

They are already the latest in mobile technology.

 

Right, I already understood that. But I was speculating we might see such an update in Q2 2009.

 

From my information through Clevo sources... theres nothing in the road map for a new high-end 15.4" gaming notebook in 2009.

 

Added hi-res pics of some of the Netbooks:

Clevo TN70xM




Clevo M71xL

 

Like I said before, the D901c replacement will have to be Core i7 based, or huge bust IMO.

 

maybe, maybe not.

It would not be a bust if the new system can at least support QX9770 (Yorkfield) with built-in BIOS OC options.

 

wow thx Gophn for the update.. certainly look forward to see what Clevo is gonna have their new DTR look like.. i sure hope they also did a redesign on the exterior.. maybe get it slimmer or something

 

LOL @ this: http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/16/clevo-laptop-shocker-scores-of-new-crytpic-model-names/

Crazy kids huh?

 

Yeah I read this on engadget as well. Gratz Gophn.

 

YEAHH!!!!!

haha crazy kid. that fella's funny man... but news do spread fast eh?

 

it would be nicer if they would have gotten it straighter... like the grammatical error.

about the D90xF: it should have said "successor" ... NOT "predecessor" to the D901C

and be a bit more detailed like from Chaz's News Bit on this:
http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4739

 

Wow, and to think I was this close to jumping in on the OCZ bandwagon. Thanks for the good news. Really hoping the D90 refresh is Core i7 capable though. The 18.4 incher isn't ugly looking either. Decisions decisions.

 

Which ones?

 

I believe the ultraportable systems and the mainstream systems for now.

No confirmations (...yet) if they will be used on the other systems.