Sager NP2092 Questions

Ok, I have been looking at gaming laptops, and I had a few questions about the Sager NP2092.

First off, is the Matte type screen ok for gaming? I really don't know enough about matte and glare screens.

Second, when the 9-series of video card comes out, will I be able to upgrade the NP2092?

Third, how long will the battery last while gaming?

Thanks,
Guilo

 

I'm also considering the NP2092. I currently have the NP5660. I'm hoping the 2092 doesn't come with a glossy screen like notebooks I've seen at bestbuy, cc, fry's, etc.

 

Well, it has a Matte screen if you order it with a 1680x1050 screen, or a glossy screen if you order it with 1280x800 rezolution.

 

Glossy is so much better for gaming and viewing HD content.

Just make sure your not surrounded by sunlight in your house.

Trust me at night when your pulling of some headshots, you will be glad you got a glossy screen.

 

So it would be better to get the lower resolution, but glossy screen over the higher rez but matte screen?

Also, the main thing I need answered is if the video card can be upgraded on the NP2092 or the NP5792.

 

The video card can't be upgraded, though it IS MXM II, there are no cards out that will be compatible with the computer. It's also very hard to reach and deep inside the computer (requires a lot of steps to get to) so that's also another indication that it wasn't made for graphics upgradeablility, like any notebook really.

As for the screen, the debate between matte and glossy is purely subjective. Try going to a local Best Buy or Circuit City and check out their monitors and laptops, see if you prefer the matte anti-reflective coating or like the glossy clearness. Generally, it's agreed that glossy screens, though they reflect light, has more image clarity, especially at night. Check it out for yourself.

Another thing is that the glossy screen comes in 1280 x 800...take that as you will, it's good for gaming, but the resolution is kind of lacking on that kind of screen IMO. I have the 1680 x 1050 matte screen and I'm loving it so far.

 

The only other difference I saw between the 2090 and the 2092, is that you have the option to spend a few hundred dollars more for the better cpu.

 

Yes, but the new CPUs are much better than the old ones.

 

Ok, thanks. So basically, it isn't made to be upgraded, but if I really wanted to, when something new came out I could potentially take out the old graphics card and put in a new one?

 

No. It supports MXMII cards, but laptops aren't made for upgrading. Even Clevo laptops have problems with upgrading the video cards (the D901C needs a new motherboard for the 8800M, same for the M570RU) and they claim that they are upgradeable.
Don't think about upgrading anything more than a HDD (a bigger one), RAM (more) or CPU (from the same generation).

 

Oh, ok. My last question then is how future proof will a NP2092 be with a Penryn 2.5 ghz processor, 4 gigabytes of ram, and a 100 GB 7200 RPM HDD be?

 

Excluding games, I can say it will be do than fine.

 

Ok, thank you.