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    When exactly will the refresh and upgrades happen?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Magjua, Jan 9, 2012.

  1. Magjua

    Magjua Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello all, I know the info is on the forums, but it seems scattered all over. I now have the money for a P170HM but can make due with my machine for a couple months if needed. I know it is best to buy whenever you want to or can, but it is close so worth looking into.


    • When will the new models be available for build on the resellers sites?
    • When will the new CPUs and GPUs be available? Same time as the new models?
    • Will the prices remain close to what they are now or is there a jump initially? Basically, not counting in any discounts, are the current prices the same as when the current models came out?

    I know people say Q2, but is there a chance of getting a more defined time?

    Thanks all!
     
    Magjua, Jan 9, 2012
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  2. impale953

    impale953 Notebook Geek

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    I believe the refreshes will come whenever Intel decides to release their new cpu. Prices, as mentioned by others, will be roughly the same as now's models.
     
    impale953, Jan 9, 2012
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  3. mythlogic

    mythlogic Company Representative

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    Q2 is the best answer we can give to the public at the moment. Prices will be pretty much the same. (Don't have final pricing yet so can't say that for sure but should be)
     
    mythlogic, Jan 9, 2012
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  4. ST4R

    ST4R Notebook Guru

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    What kind of changes can we expect in new models?
     
    ST4R, Jan 9, 2012
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    Besides new CPU/GPU nothing, the interior design won't change, maybe a usb 2.0 for usb 3.0 port swap but nothing new. The keyboard will pickup a backlit option but thats about the only new feature.
     
    mythlogic, Jan 9, 2012
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  6. Support.3@XOTIC PC

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    Thunderbolt connectivity might also be included as the Ivy Bridge CPU's are supposed to have native support for it.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Jan 9, 2012
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  7. wild05kid05

    wild05kid05 Cook Free or Die

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    no news from CES :(
     
    wild05kid05, Jan 9, 2012
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  8. bensmith0212

    bensmith0212 Notebook Consultant

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    CES doesn't officially start till tomorrow
     
    bensmith0212, Jan 9, 2012
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    Well it has officially started, and still no news. Damn :(
     
    jaug1337, Jan 10, 2012
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  10. wild05kid05

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    Wait to hear from NVIDIA
     
    wild05kid05, Jan 10, 2012
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  11. ST4R

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    Looks like the biggest stories are about "ultrabooks" and tablets..
     
    ST4R, Jan 10, 2012
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  12. Kiol

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    Thunderbolt? that would nice

    I'm standing by for the new models
     
    Kiol, Jan 10, 2012
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    sadly yes.. that is making all the headlines currently.. :(
     
    fi3ryicy, Jan 11, 2012
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    So when the Radeon 7970M releases, Clevo won't upgrade their graphics card with it? or will they do it once ivy bridge releases?
     
    Dreko35, Jan 11, 2012
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  15. Support.3@XOTIC PC

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    I'd bet to see them available as they are released. Since the Sager models that use that card typically have upgradable graphics they wouldn't need to wait for new motherboards. Won't know for sure until they are released though
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Jan 11, 2012
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  16. D2 Ultima

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    Except that if it's Ivy Bridge it'll probably need another motherboard, especially with the backlit keyboard introductions.
     
    D2 Ultima, Jan 11, 2012
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