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    What are the differences between the P151EM1 and P150?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Ovreel, Apr 30, 2012.

  1. Ovreel

    Ovreel Notebook Enthusiast

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    Looking on the boutique sites I don't really notice any differences listed aside from base components.

    Is there a difference in the texture of the chassis? Power supply? Weight? etc?
     
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    The P150EM (our P150EM-SE) has a backlit keyboard, 180W PSU and rubberized case... the P151EM (our P150EM) doesn't have a backlit keyboard, 120W PSU, and standard plastic case. Everything else is the same.
     
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    Is the plastic case glossy? The kind that gets a oily/film-like feel to it sometimes? Or more of a textured plastic?
     
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    I'm also curious about the differences. Is there a big weight penalty between the 180w psu and 120w psu between these two models.

    Also, what is the difference between the rubberized vs plastic case? Is there a difference in feel, durability, etc?
     
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    Does this mean the p151em can support higher end gpu's if someone buys the more powerful psu or is limited to the current offerings no matter what?
     
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    ^ yup, just get the 180w psu
     
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    Yes, the 180w is bigger and heavier than the 120w model. So that's worth considering. The 180w really is almost the size of a brick.

    Most people say the rubberized version feels more "premium", though depending on how you take care of it- this can rub off over time. The plastic is just a durable matte plastic and you'll have less to worry about with maintenance. On the rubberized P150-that texture also applies to the touchpad, which people either love or hate.

    Yes, it can, with some caveats. You can put a larger PSU in the machine to power higher wattage graphics cards BUT it may void the warranty you have with your retailer, so you'd have to check that first.
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Apr 30, 2012
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    Durable matte plastic was what I was looking for, thanks, Anthony!
     
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    Are the wireless cards able to be user-upgraded?
     
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    Yep, you can swap them out for any other half height wireless card without issue. There should be three antennas wired in the basic shell, even if your basic card only used one or two.
     
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    Anthony, thank you very much for your response! That certain cleared up my questions.
     
    greenkoopa, Apr 30, 2012
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