Sager NP5793 or NP9296

Ok, so I'm about to buy my first laptop and I have a lot of questions for you guys!

Here are the basic specs of the two laptops I'm looking at:

NP5793:
WSXGA+
T9500 2.6GHz
8800M GTX
4GB RAM
160GB 7,200 RPM SATA II 300 HD
Li-Ion 8 Cell

Total: ~$2,500

NP9296
WSXGA+
E8400 3.0GHz
8800M GTX
160GB 7,200 RPM SATA II 300 HD
Li-Ion 12 Cell

Total: ~$2,500


Now, for some of my questions!

1. Intel Core 2 Duo T9500 2.6GHz or Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz

2. How big is the difference between WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) Glossy Widescreen and WUXGA (1920 x 1200) Glossy Widescreen

3. What's the difference between SATA/150 and SATA II 3GB/s

4. How much faster will a 7,200 RPM HD drain my battery than a 5,400 RPM HD?

5. Is a ground loop eliminator a good idea for living in a dorm? (or is that just a waste of money?)


ALSO, I read on powernotebooks.com that the 5793 is being replaced by the 5796? What exactly is the 5796 and would I be better off looking into that?

This laptop is going with me to college. I do plan to use it in class, but battery life is more of a factor to me than weight. I do plan on gaming a little bit and was wondering if I'd be able to get a steady 125 FPS in Cod4 with this setup. How big of a difference is there in battery life between the two? Sorry for so much is one post, I'm just knew to this whole laptop scene and I like to know as much as possible about what I'm buying! thanks

 

30 - 45 minutes of battery life with the 9262. About a Hour and a half for the 5793. 5793 and the 5796 will be exactly the same except for the processor, ram, e-sata and hdmi port. same looks case etc.. Your better off with the 5793 imo.

 

Thanks for the response, is that 30-45 minutes even while not playing games and with a 12cell battery?

Also, I see from your sig that you have very close to what I'm looking at...do you play any games?

One more thing! Would I be better off waiting for this 5796 (what's the clevo model #?), or would I be better off sticking with the known technology and finding a 5793...I'm not too keen on buying "new" technology.

 

I'm no expert but I wouldn't be afraid of buying a 5796.
If you can wait, wait The case is the same but it will have some newer technology inside.

 

First of all, you can't get the NP5793 any more...they are sold out and as it is announced on our website:
"SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - The NP5793 is now SOLD OUT but will be replaced by the NEW NP5796 with the latest Intel chipset and processor technology, and DDR3/1066MHz memory, beginning the week of July 14th. Any orders placed now will be filled with the new NP5796 with an equally matched configuration and your price will be guaranteed...unless the new release pricing is lower in which case you will get the lower price!"

So, on to your questions:

1. You really can't chose one or the other because one is only available in the NP9262 and the other is only available in the NP5793...which is no longer available. Now, if you want the NP9262 the E8400 is a good choice unless you want a Quad Core. If you want the NP5796 we would generally recommend not getting the T9600 (equivalent to the T9500) because that is what we affectionately call falling into the Intel® Testosterone Trap™. You would probably be better served in the price/performance = value formula by getting either the P9500 or T9400. So, if you want to take advantage of ordering the NP5793 now to get in the front of the line for the new NP5796 then select the T9300, which will then be upgraded to the T9400 for the same price, or the P9500 for about $35 more.

2. Big. But that isn't really what you want to know. To determine which resolution you want it would be most helpful to know what resolution you use now, and if you like it, then stay as close to it as you can. The other way to tell what would work best for you is to actually see two screens with those resolutions. Once you actually see them in a store, or on a friend's computer, you should know pretty instantly which one you prefer.

3. SATA I has a theoretical data transfer rate of 1.5GB/s while the SATA II is 3GB/s...so the bottom line answer is speed.

4. Not by enough to matter.

5, Only if you need one. Click on the link in the Configurator and it will take you to the page that describes what it is and what it does ( http://www.powernotebooks.com/product.php?itemId=1844). If you don't have a ground loop in the wiring at the receptacle you are using (you can tell by the hum in your headphones or speakers) then you don't need it.

If battery life is important to you, and you are not an avid gamer, then neither of these models are right for you. They are way overpowered for what you need, and you would be spending way too much money that you don't have to.

Really, a better idea would be to give us a call so we can discuss more about what your uses are, and which model and configuration would be best for you. We are closed until Saturday but you can call us otherwise any day but Sunday between 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM in all time zones in the Continental USA. 1-877-711-1777