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    Sager 5720 vs. 9880

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by RecklessFable, Oct 27, 2005.

  1. RecklessFable

    RecklessFable Notebook Guru

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    Other than weight and the speaker system the major difference seems to be just the processor choices.

    The 5720 is a Pentium M system while the 9880 uses the desktop chips. I'v eheard that the M chips run faster per Ghz than the desktop ones. Is this true?

    Yes, I'm a gamer, so I'm going 17" and all that...
     
    RecklessFable, Oct 27, 2005
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    the 9880 also doesn't have the 7800gtx, that would be the 9890!
     
    cycloneguy2618, Oct 27, 2005
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    Ok, so there is a HUGE price differential there then when you go to the 9890. Just can't seem to make the justification.
     
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  4. Eliwood

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    That's right, so unless you need the 64-bit, the 5720 is definitely the more solid choice. It's lighter, thinner, cheaper, and has longer battery life.
     
    Eliwood, Oct 27, 2005
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    like 30 minutes more? :D
    I think battery life is a moot point with gaming machines... :p
     
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    um, the 9890 doesnt have a 64bit, it has a Pentium 4. I customized one. They have one coming out 9750, its a 64 bit. The 9890 isnt.
     
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    I'd go with the 5720 for a number of reasons -

    a) Runs much cooler due to the Pentium M
    b) Smaller power adapter and much lighter/thinner
    c) Looks better physically (in my opinion anyway....)
    d) More modern design.
     
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  8. Eliwood

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    I think it's more like an hour more which is quite a lot relatively speaking. We're comparing the hoirribly inefficient P4's with the ultra-efficient Pentium-M's. I don't have the exact numbers for the 5720, but the Dell can last for 2 hours for heavy gaming and up to 3-4 for non-gaming which is quite good.

    The 9890 IS 64-bit. It uses the Intel Pentium 4 6XX series.

     
    Eliwood, Oct 28, 2005
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