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    Which has the better chassis, NP8270 or NP8290?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by mckenziepiping, Jun 10, 2013.

  1. mckenziepiping

    mckenziepiping Notebook Consultant

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    I know that the NP8290 (P177SM) has more of a gamer look while the NP8270 (P170SM) looks a little more austere.

    - Could someone say something about the build quality? Does one feel more solid than the other?
    - Do they have the same size and feel trackpad and keyboard?
    - Right now the 8270 I'm about to buy outspecs the 8290 for the same price. Could someone comment on this so I don't get the 8270 and then regret not getting the 8290 or vice versa?

    Cheers.
     
    mckenziepiping, Jun 10, 2013
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    mckenziepiping Notebook Consultant

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    Also, does the 8270 have a multi-touch trackpad and 2-finger scrolling capability? XoticPC advertises the 8290 as having this but says nothing about the 8270, while Clevo's website makes it seem like they both have the same trackpad.
     
    mckenziepiping, Jun 11, 2013
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    Bullrun Notebook Deity

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    Personally, I would hold off until the Sager mSATA problem gets resolved. I'm looking forward to Mythlogic addressing this as they advertise TWO mSATA slots on their builds. At this hour I haven't inquired, Their live chat is actually not online at 3:30am. XD

    From Post #40 of the **Official Clevo P177SM-P170SM / Sager NP8290-8270 Owner's Lounge**
    "Originally Posted by Derek@XoticPC View Post
    Hey all, just got the update from Sager regarding the second Msata. It is present but right now it's proven to be unstable, the email we received made it seem that this was an issue on the Clevo side of things so should affect all units, and it concerns the possibility of dropped data connection. It's something that's being worked on and fixable in a future update, but as of right now the configurations are only being offered as a single Msata configuration in light of this. Hopefully that clears up some of the mystery for you folks."
     
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    jaybee83 Biotech-Doc

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    Kind of has a 7970m Enduro ring to it for the non HM owners :p
     
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Well I doubt it's usage critical like the graphics card ;)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 11, 2013
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