SAGER/CLEVO NEWS ? Newly released models and Updates!

SAGER NEWS – Newly released models and Updates!

There have been a number of new models to the Sager Lineup and some new options for existing models.

General Sager Models
-Newly Introduced 320GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
-OCZ Core Series 64GB and 128GB SSD Hard Drives Now Available
-SATA Blue_ray Drives for NP8660 and NP5760 ETA Expected Early August. (ODD is now SATA)

NP9262
-Now available up to 8GB of DDR2 667MHz Ram
-E8500 3.16GHz Now available and base CPU
-nVIDIA 9800M GT Now Available in Single or SLI Options
-1,024MB nVIDIA 9800M GTX (single card ) ETA Expected to arrive in Early August. NO ETA on SLI 9800M GTX. **nVIDIA 9800M GTX May need motherboard revision update, TBD once cards arrive**

NP8660
-Now Available for Pre Order. ETA is planned for Early August
-512MB nVIDIA 9800M GT & 512 nVIDIA 9800M GTS
-512MB ATI HD3870 – ETA End of August

NP7680, NP7660 & NP7620
-Now Available

NP5796
-In Stock and ready to ship.
-512MB nVIDIA 9800M GT NOW AVAILABLE
-1,024MB nVIDIA 9800M GTX ETA Early August
-512MB ATI HD3870 – ETA End of August

NP2096
-Based on Compal JHL90
-Available for Pre Order - ETA Late July

 

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Justin do i submit my ticket for what i want added to my 5793/5796

 

8660 with the 9800gtx

 

Justin, your web site said nothing about 8660 with 9800m GTX, nor does PNB.

 

How about this Sticky that was originally posted on June 3rd:
Sager has confirmed with Clevo that the M860TU will not support 44W+ processors or the 9800M GTX because of the thermal budget!

 

I think Jstin may have made a typo =P. He has 9800M GTX listed in his OP, when I think he meant to say 9800M GTS

 

Your prices nearly made me weep out of sheer joy.
No, seriously.

However, my inquiry is the same as minikang's.
9800MGTXwut?
Also, I know that the NP8660 supports the 8800M GTX, but do you guys not have it available?

 

I'm going to ask this again because I can't find the answer...do we know anything about the performance of the 3870 relative to the other options? That info is kind of important when making a decision...

 

Sorry, there was a small typo... UPDATED

 

these prices are so crazy i almost %@%$ my self i hope these prices stay

 

so......you don't want them to go down?

 

Woot! Loving the new prices, too! Hope to hear more about the 9800GTX (and SLI), yeah! Now I don't have to upgrade to the 128GB SSDs, either!
*Kisses his laptop for living long enough to see this new information!*

 

except for them to go down

 

I can't believe how cheap the OCZ 128GB ssds are....Buying direct, where I looked, was $520 each. It's $495 here! Jeez.

 

The NP8660 will not be offered with the 8800M GTX. The 9800M GT is next generation and statistically equivalent to the 8800M GTX.

 

The ATi 3870 is not stable enough yet to test. We won't have any results on it for several weeks yet, and it is not scheduled for shipping until late August.

 

Great info, thanks.

Excellent pricing, I really like the NP2096's specifications.

 

Not that I am disagreeing because I know you know what your talking about, but I have to ask this. Previously, the quadro fx 1600m was the base video card and you upgraded to the 8800m gtx. Now, the 9800m gt (which you said is the equivalent to the 8800m gtx) is the base card and we have to upgrade to the quadro. At least this is true for xoticpc and you guys are very similar in pricing so I assume that you will be the same too. So, why did this change happen? Is there any circumstances behind it, or did intel just give us a lucky break?
Also, the ATi HD3870 has some benchmarks out already and it is a little less powerful than the 8800gt. I could be totally wrong and it may be an entirely different card, but I just put it into google and thats what I came out with.

 

why is the sagar 2096 cheaper than the ifl92

 

first of all, there is no such "upgrade to the quadro" thing

benchmark from where? btw there was no 8800 GT for notebook previously.

 

Go like you are going to configure the 9262 on xoticpc. The quadro is now +45 if you want to choose it when it used to be the base card and you had to pay 150 to go to the 8800m gtx. And http://www.xbitlabs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13849 is one of the places I found the benchmark. Here is another http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?threadid=243648

 

Are silver trims in stock for the 5796?

 

Only Orange at this time ^^^

 

Justin, before I confirm my order, is there any way I can go about getting a student discount?

 

^^ Please put a note in the comments box that you are a student and a student discount will be applied to the order after it is placed.

 

How much is the student discount?

 

^ It is based on the shipping option selected. You can email me at my email below or PM me and I can review it with you.

 

student discount is 50% off shipping. Wow thats all I have to say. now that its officially released... I thought it was supposed to be tomorrow though. when did that change? anyways I will be switching to the 9800m GTX

 

yay! I just wait for 9262 update with DDR3 and I will be ready to order it!
btw, Justin, will there be a GTX280m coming anytime in the future?

 

I am sorry, no info at this time

 

I am kinda surprised that the 2096 doesn't have DDR3 RAM. Will it at all in the near future?

 

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Probably not for several months...maybe by the end of the year.

 

Holy (cow)?.....

If I ever become rich, Ill like build a statue of Sager or something.......

Holy (cow)?.....

 

Is there a significant performance increase with the DDR3 and if so is it more expensive? Also just curious if you will just carry the 2092 or also get a powerpro version of your own. Looked like you were giving full domestic support for the Sager that usually goes with the powerpro.

 

I editited it.........

Sorry, Im just flabbergasted (big word, eh?) at the pricing!!!!

 

Yes it is marginally faster, Yes it is considerably more expensive, and Yes we will have the Compal JHL90 up tomorrow...it will be our PowerPro P 12:15.

...and then No, the Sager version does not have 24/7 DOMESTIC toll free support (theirs is West Coast business hours M-F only), or a standard 3 Year Parts and Labor warranty with Next Business Day shipping paid both ways like the PowerPro does. Sager also does not offer Corsair or Kingston memory standard, or Kingston HyperX low latency memory.

 

Ok, I just misread it. Thanks for the update.

 

Thanks!

I deleted my comments as well.

I would like to say however that for over 4 years I have enjoyed the content and the decorum of NBR as opposed to other forums where emotcons are over used, and the language used exhibits either the lack of consideration for all readers, or just poor manners.

I understand it can sometimes take a little more effort to keep the potty words out of a post, but it sure makes for a nicer public forum for all to use. Remember people of all ages and many backgrounds read these posts, and there are at least 10 readers who never post for every 1 that posts, so I think it is only polite to show all of them the courtesy they deserve.

 

basic education as to this unit plz?

 

See the detailed specifications for the NP2096 (Compal JHL90)

 

Speaking of DDR3, is there a GDDR3 version of the 9600 out there or GDDR2. I figure that may actaully have a worthwhile price/performance ratio (if it exists).

 

Both of those links are talking about the desktop video cards. Notice that the nVIDIA laptop cards are 8800 M or 9800 M, and those links are comparing the 8800 GT, not the GTX.

Video cards, like processors, are "bracketed" in their performance and price. So, while the 8800M GTX was current it was in the top bracket. Now the 9800M GTX occupies that bracket. The 9800M GT is in the next bracket down, but since it is the next generation card it is not unusual to expect that the 2nd bracket for the new generation = the old top bracket in performance, but of course would not = in price.

 

At this point it is probably too early to know what is out there for a 9600M with DDR3, but we should have a new PowerPro model based on the yet to be released ASUS Z97 that is purported to have the 9650M w/1GB GDDR3. We are looking for a September release.

 

Cool, though Id rather avoid ASUS as they overheat, eat battery and dont have nearly the same CS.

 

thx paladin

 

It will be a PowerPro, not a branded ASUS, so all of the warranty and CS will be through PowerNotebooks.com.

Certain ASUS models have had issues with battery life and heating, but that cannot be said of all of them, or even most of them.

 

Ooh, so the plot thickens eh... Luckily (for me) I am in no rush so I can wait to see this ASUS has in store and how it compares to the Compal. Thanks for all the help, I'm off to bed. Surprise announcements are always nice.

 

Thank god i'm not in montreal cause then i would've rushed myself into getting the best system at the time, but now.... i am actually happy ill be back in august and hopefully find out more about the 9800m gtx... it seems to be causing quite a stir...

do u guys think it would be better to get 8 gb at 667mhz or 4 gb at 800mhz?
( i mean, does the mhz account for a lot in comparison)

and does anyone vouch for ssd drives? i mean, i know they're more reliable, faster, quieter and such, but since they're a relatively new technology in the notebook market, will they have bugs or defects in the first batches.... kinda like beta testing?

Walid

 

Even though the 9600gt has less stream processors than the 8800gtx will the increased clock speeds make up for that so they are about the same level?

 

I know for the Clevo D900C/D901C having more than 667MHz offers no benefit (thanks to the motherboard). So, no need for 800MHz. 8GB is a LOT of RAM and is quite expensive compared to 4GB and below, too.
I haven't had an SSD before, but I plan on purchasing it (was going to install myself before announcement) for the D901C. I haven't read much about their being bugs and defects. HOWEVER, it DOES depend on the manufacturer you buy from. If you look at newegg's list of SSDs and read the user reviews. Most people return their SSDs within under a week. Because they breakdown and don't work. OCZ, however, from what I've read, has a VERY good track record in comparisson to those manufacturers. The 64GB and 128GB SSDs you are seeing just hit the market recently (13th), so I, personally, am waiting to read peoples reviews on them. If they're defective like the other guys, then I'm sure we'll be hearing lots about it in the next 2 weeks. That said, Xotic/Power are already willing to offer it, which is certainly not a negative sign.