Sager 2090 Impressions

Just adding more RAM on the graphics card doesnt make it 'future proof' !! If so a 7400 with 1 GB RAM would have been enough for all!!

512 Mb on the card is more then enuf for more games out there.. Games that require more for textures later would need more processing power on the GPU part then provided by the 8600M GT so no matter the RAM, 512 or 256Mb or even 1GB all are gonna get obselete at the same time....

 

Agreed, the thought process with 512 maybe running upcoming dx10 a little faster due to the extra memory makes sense, but the 256 will still be able to run them too. Like Alias said, once the gpu itself isnt enough for a new game, 256 or 512 wont matter.

 

An example you could use is with the Desktop card the 8800GTS, there are two versions the 640mb and 320mb. Until you start getting into higher resolutions the level of power is really quite close.

 

and also, oddly enough, the 8800 Ultra and GTX(so much for ultra-high end) link: http://techreport.com/reviews/2007q2/geforce-8800ultra/index.x?pg=4

Honestly, how many people game at 2560x1600? That makes everything ludicrously small, even for RTS games, which might need it. Jeez....

 

You obviously don't know how resolutions work in games.

 

Well, then do enlighten me, b/c I simply don't get it. And the point I was really trying to get across is that in order to game at 2560x1600, one needs a 30" monitor, and I was honestly wondering how many people own those. But do please answer anyway.

 

I'd like to know too, what exactly is he saying? What's so special about resolutions, and that one in particular, that he doesn't seem to understand?

 

Yes, you would need a 30" monitor, but people do own those, and that makes 2560x1600 the highest resolution you can actually play at. That's why reviewers show benchmarks at that res - to show how powerful the card really is.

Also, things don't get smaller as you increase the resolution. Especially in newer games, dynamic resolution assures that the actual size of an object doesn't decrease. There are just more pixels in that same space, which means you get a sharper picture with less jaggies.

I think he feels that 25x16 is so high that the review becomes irrelevant to anyone except the richest gamers in the world.

 

Well, seriously mate, how many people can really afford something like that? I'm barely paying $1500 for the computer I'll be playing all these games on(whenever, that is, I get it.) But now I do understand why someone would want that, if it is indeed sharper, and, overall, better. So thanks. Do you happen to use a 30" screen?

 

For all u guys that cant wait check this out http://www.pro-star.com/index.cfm?mainpage=product

isnt this the 2090 and a july 11 ship date

 

yea it is. the warranty is not as good tho. also the sager 2090's are already shipping the initial models just are all sold out for awhile. i believe a few people are getting theirs tomorrow or by the end of the week actually.

 

No way, 30" screens are like $1500!

 

Precisely. Therefore, how many people are really going to be able to come up with the dough for not only that, but a system to play it with as well? That's...just crazy.

 

Shaw, enough, we're teetering on the edge of a squabble. Where did the guy with the freaking 2090 go?

COME BACK TO US

 

does anyone know if xotic pc or any other website sells just the 6cell battery?

 

Wait Ghost, where did you see that July 11th Ship date there. I think I see the notebook you're talking about. Lord knows I can recognize that chasis after all this time waiting for this freaking notebook. I'll be honest, I'm getting really tired of waiting and I need this computer before I leave the country next month. I'd be genuinely disappointed if I had to cancel this order because of excessive delays.

 

Sure, you can buy them in our Accessory Store under the PowerPro J 10:15 at http://www.powernotebooks.com/category.php?catId=144

 

We have the 6 Cell on our site also here.

 

well customize it and it will tell u the shipping date i am not sure how reliable it is but check it out

 

Yeah. I see it now. I've found some other posts from folks saying week of the 9th. Fingers crossed. Thanks for the info.

 

Justin just reported that pre-orders are still 2 weeks out.

 

Well, that depends a lot on where you are in the pre-order line. Early orders should be shipping sooner than 2 more weeks, but it will probably take most of July to catch up to orders placed today.

 

Its always nice to hear those reassuring bits of news. I had my order in on June 25th so hopefully I'll be alright. Until then, I'll be holding my breath with everyone else.

 

Don't to that! You'll pass out!

 

It seems as if my package is going in reverse back to me, lol I thought that was good for laugh.

EDIT: I didn't cut that very well, sorry for the giant white space.

 

Reverse back hmmmmm interesting nice!!!!!!!!!!! way to go son

 

Its the groundhogs day of shipping!

 

Why would you want that?

 

Guess he just really doesn't want that 3/4 inch sticking out.

 

I honestly would want the 1 hour of more battery life than asthetics but a 6cell for a backup doesnt sound too bad.

 

its not really all that bad too, it makes finding a bag hell but its not bad

 

Hey, Xotic just gave me credit on my shipping for UPS's screw up. That was cool.

 

That's what I love about Xotic or Powernotebooks, they look out for their own. Dell would probably tell you to pound sand or slap some fee on you if you didn't know any better.

 

i was thinking of getting it for a backup, but i see i can choose it as an option on xoticpc.

 

LOL glue did UPS end up delivering it yet? or still screwing up?

 

looks like they've fixed their mess for now, haven't delivered it yet. But it's closer now than it was when it was at the sager warehouse a dozen miles away from me.

 

You have just driven over to the Sager warehouse and gone "Gimme my notebook!"

 

"July 6, 2007: Tragedy at computer warehouse -
A lone gunman has allegedly approached the Sager Warehouse in City of Industry, CA. Though no one was hurt, the gunman had managed to break the gas lines in the building and set it on fire. Unfortunately, all orders from this warehouse has been indefintely delayed, at least two months at the least until Sager can get operations running again."

 

Sorry 'bout that guys. I just couldn't take it anymore.

 

Syntax, not funny man, not funny.

 

I thought it was hilarious...especially after GlueEater copped to it :twitcy:

 

LOL yeah that post was really funny I almost believed it as well :|

 

Hehe, makes me glad that I'm waiting till Christmas...by then, the factory may even be back up. lol. Good one, Syntax.

 

I just ordered my sager today!!! can't wait to get it. too bad i'll have to wait a few weeks... how backed up are these orders anyways?

 

Hahahaha, man that sure made work more lively.

 

Nice one,though it did take me a Google check to confirm the joke...
You'd do well as a journalist....

 

what happened in this forum where are the reviews come on please reviews pretty please come on man

 

You can't review something if you don't have it. As it is there already is one and like half a review, and some other sinpets of similar notebooks.

 

yh i saw it i am way too eager to get this thing because i want a laptop but dont think ill waste my time waiting for the asus c90 cuzz it dosent support the 8700gt because i hear it is mxm he and asus is mxm II. plus can this card the 8600gt be able to run all the newest game i mean out now and be honest should i just go for the dell 17 inch model with the 8600gt 256mb i hear it s gddr3 wudnt it perform better than the 2090 with the 512mb and with more screen. thanks honesty plezzzz

 

uh... what? Periods are your friends...