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    Questions about the Sager NP2096

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by henshin132, Apr 29, 2009.

  1. henshin132

    henshin132 Newbie

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    Hi, I'm looking into buying a Sager NP2096 and i have some questions regarding it:

    1. Is there going to be a version coming out soon with an updated Nvidia graphics processor?

    2. Is the extended warranty worth it?

    3. Should I order it directly from Sager or through xoticpc?
     
    henshin132, Apr 29, 2009
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  2. Yoyoman

    Yoyoman Notebook Consultant

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    1. Very unlikely. The NP2096 already runs on the hot side with the 9600m. I emailed Compal and they echoed the sentiment.

    2. Up to you. Wasn't worth it to me.

    3. Whichever is cheaper. They're both good vendors.
     
    Yoyoman, Apr 29, 2009
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  3. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    As mentioned, it is unlikely that there will be an update anytime soon and the extended warranty is definitely not worth it. I can see the extended warranty being beneficial on really expensive laptops but it would be a waste for a notebook like this.

    As for your last question, I would strongly recommend XoticPC over Sager, mainly due to their superb customer service. Their prices are almost always cheaper as well.
     
    Slaughterhouse, Apr 29, 2009
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  4. ettornio

    ettornio Notebook Deity

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    The extended warranty is good if you have really bad luck with electronic devices suddenly just giving out on you, or if you're a complete klutz.

    I'd also recommend going through XoticPC.
     
    ettornio, Apr 29, 2009
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  5. henshin132

    henshin132 Newbie

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    Thank you.

    Another question: what about gaming benchmarks for the NP2096 (or the 9600 graphics chip)? I'm interested in whether it can play today's games very well (especially Crysis)
     
    henshin132, Apr 30, 2009
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