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    The deed is done

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Callidor, May 12, 2008.

  1. Callidor

    Callidor Notebook Evangelist

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    1 x NP5793

    - Chassis Color: Orange Trim
    - Display: 17" Wide Viewing Angles WUXGA LCD with Super Glossy Surface (1920 x 1200)[+$95.00]
    - Processor: 45nm Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9300 / 6MB L2 Cache, 2.50GHz, 800MHz FSB[+$135.00]
    - Video & Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce 8800M GTX Graphics with 512MB DDR3 Video Memory[+$465.00]
    - Operating System: Genuine MS Windows® VISTA Home Premium 32/64-Bit Edition
    - Memory: Special Offer - 4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 X 2048MB) and Nvidia GeForce 8800M GTX Graphics Combo Deal[+$35.00]
    - Primary Hard Disk Drive: 250GB 5400rpm SATA 150 Hard Drive[+$75.00]
    - Optical Drive: 8X DVD±R/RW/4X +DL Super-Multi Drive & Software
    - Wireless Network Card: Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN - 802.11A/B/G/N Wireless LAN Module
    - Bluetooth: Internal Bluetooth Module
    - Primary Battery: Smart Li-ION Battery Pack
    - Integrated Security Device: Fingerprint Reader
    - Microsoft Office: Microsoft Office Ready with Free 60-Day Trial
    - Warranty: Sager 1 Year Limited Parts and Labor Warranty with Three-Day Shipping Both Ways Paid
    - Carrying Bag: Standard Carrying Bag

    I really hope this doesn't magically have a keyboard problem. -.-

    /excitement!
     
    Callidor, May 12, 2008
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  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    Congrats. :)

    Did you order this through Sager directly or through a reseller (Powernotebooks, XoticPC, Discountlaptops, etc..)??

    If you order it from a reseller, you can get some added benefits for free (full 24/7 domestic support, 2 extra years of warranty, etc....)
     
    Gophn, May 12, 2008
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  3. Callidor

    Callidor Notebook Evangelist

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    Sager directly. I know many people advised against it, but I just feel a little more secure ordering from the company itself. Call me crazy *shrug*
     
    Callidor, May 12, 2008
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  4. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    its fine.

    Its a safe bet indeed. :)
     
    Gophn, May 12, 2008
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  5. Deathwinger

    Deathwinger Notebook Virtuoso

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    With the incident that just occurred with Rock reseller. I can say to an extent I do agree with you Callidor.
     
    Deathwinger, May 12, 2008
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  6. Opteron

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    but with xotic pc, after you purchase your laptop you just deal with sager if you purchase a sager laptop.
     
    Opteron, May 12, 2008
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  7. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Happy gaming.
     
    The_Observer, May 12, 2008
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  8. Thug21

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    Congrats! :D
     
    Thug21, May 12, 2008
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  9. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Congratulations. :) Great setup, that is pretty much what I would have ordered.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, May 12, 2008
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  10. Callidor

    Callidor Notebook Evangelist

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    The great and mighty Chaz! Your review was part of my decision making process. Say, you never noticed any keyboard responsiveness issues like what I had with my m15x with it, did you? lol
     
    Callidor, May 13, 2008
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  11. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Never had any keyboard problems with any of the Sager notebooks I have tested over the years. No problems with my personal Sager either, over 2.5 years later. :)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, May 13, 2008
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  12. eleron911

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    So they`re offering trials of MS Office now? nice.
     
    eleron911, May 13, 2008
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  13. Callidor

    Callidor Notebook Evangelist

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    Yea, but I kept the office software that I bought with my m15x.
     
    Callidor, May 13, 2008
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  14. Gophn

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    What's the point of trials....

    Either get a full version (the best deals are through schools)

    Or get Open Office 3 (alternative to MS Office 2007) for free. :)
     
    Gophn, May 13, 2008
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    Yay OpenOffice! Been using it for years.

    Hey, there's a version 3?!
     
    Quantumstate, May 13, 2008
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  16. Gophn

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    version 3 beta

    Its almost final, but the version 3 incorporates the Office 2007 filters for importing and such.
     
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  17. Callidor

    Callidor Notebook Evangelist

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    While we're on the topic, I have an Office-related question. During my time with the m15x, I re-installed Windows, and subsequently all other software on the machine a few times. Just Yesterday I got an email from Microsoft asking me if I was enjoying my Office trial. :confused: There was a link for converting to the full version etc.

    I'm assuming that once you install the software it's a trial, and upon entering the product key, it's registered as the full version. Is that the case, or did I just save this software disk for nothing but a trial? That would be frustrating.

    By the way, this is the re-installation disk for Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 that I purchased with the m15x. There's no reason that it should be anything short of the full version of the software.
     
    Callidor, May 13, 2008
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  18. Gophn

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    Trial versions are not converted to Full Version until...
    - you input the an official Product Key
    - and Activate/Register it

    So holding the CD might not mean anything unless if you have the Product Key to make the software full version.
     
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  19. Callidor

    Callidor Notebook Evangelist

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    Right..when I opened word after re-installing the software, it prompted me for the product key..which i entered from the back of the cd case. That should convert it to full, yes?

    EDIT: I just want to make sure that the Office software that cost over a hundred dollars isn't just a bloody trial...
     
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    Yes it should have converted to Full Version if your entered the COA (Certificate of Authenticity) or Product Key license.
     
    Gophn, May 13, 2008
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  21. Callidor

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    K...thanks. Only thing that doesn't make sense to me then is why they would email me asking if I was satisfied with a trial when they obtained my email adress through the full registration process....

    I email Microsoft just a second ago to confirm that everything's cool.
     
    Callidor, May 13, 2008
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  22. eleron911

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    Might just be an automated email , one which probably goes to all trial testers.
    It`s not like they keep track of who and what.
     
    eleron911, May 13, 2008
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  23. Callidor

    Callidor Notebook Evangelist

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    Yea I'm sure that's the case...I just said I find it funny that (I think) the only place they could have gotten my email to associate it with the product was from when I registered from trial to full lol...
     
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    Iacta alea est! Congrats.
     
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  25. Callidor

    Callidor Notebook Evangelist

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    You reversed the word order :) Alea iacta est.

    You get bonus points if you identify the quote in my sig. No googling!
     
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  26. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Lol , google is your best friend.
    Besides,latin was never my soft spot...
    I`ll bid you farewell also :D
     
    eleron911, May 13, 2008
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  27. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I didn't know Catullus had an m15x! :D
     
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  28. dit_xi

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    oops. I don't know what I was thinking. Guess I was hypoglycemic at the time.
     
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  29. Callidor

    Callidor Notebook Evangelist

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    Excellent work! especially if you didnt google. Latin V AP test on friday :( I'm scared.
     
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  30. Callidor

    Callidor Notebook Evangelist

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    [​IMG]

    woah..never noticed this before. My laptop has a woofer? :eek:
     
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    i never noticed that either until I received it.
     
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  32. Callidor

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    How's the quality?
     
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    not mean to upset you, but it just feel like doesn't exist. probably because I got used to my yamaha 5.1 at home
     
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  34. Callidor

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    Oh I'm not upset lol. Until a few minutes ago, I had no idea it did exist.
     
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    My notebook has a subwoofer too. :)
     
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    i never pay attention to the speakers on a laptop... its like buying a corvette and complaining you don't have enough trunk room... it just doesn't matter lol
     
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  37. Prasad

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    Or like someone else expressed it... looking for good speakers on a laptop is like looking for healthy food or medicine in a drug warehouse! :D
     
    Prasad, May 14, 2008
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  38. Callidor

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    Shipped :)

    edit: now we begin the phase where i worry about every little thing that can go wrong. Don't crash, ups truck! Don't have dead pixels, screen! Don't have the same weird problem as my m15x, keyboard! ...Am I paranoid? *shifty eyes*
     
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    Relaax...

    It's just a Pee Cee...

    If anything's wrong, they'll fix it.
     
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No, but even if you were, a little paranoia, used judiciously, can be a very healthy state of mind. :eek:
     
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    Vedya There Is No Substitute...

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    Wait till you ahve to go to sleep the day b4 it arrives :cool:
     
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