XMG Core 15

is this core 15 a clevo?

 

Huh? Since when does XMG have msi barebones?

At least that thing looks like an MSI barebones.

 

Probably a exclusive/custom design by Clevo of a P950HS?

Since, ever?

 

Huh...
Never knew that.

Also P950hs? I've never heard of a model like that neither did google apparently.

The closest thing I could find was a Clevo P950HP6, and that thing is very far from the XMG 15, the I/O is completely different.

 

Nope - not Clevo and not MSI ;-)

Actually in the past we did have the C703 (which was in the Core range) and that was an MSI 1771 chassis but several years ago now. Also the smaller Core series in 2015 were Gigabyte P34 and P35 - with all of these we had a relationship that enabled us to sell them as our own XMG brand, or "XMG Powered By Gigabyte" for example. So we weren't just reselling MSI or Gigabyte chassis directly from the supplier.

 

Thanks!

 

It is, quite surprisingly, better looking than most machines out there. Understated, streamlined.
Then again, it's in XMG's Core line, so no 1070. If only!
(Semi-related: never got the difference between Compact 15 and P507, both P650)

 

@XMG
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check your PM

 

You might want to take the questions to PM since it's not a clevo/sager.

 

you are right! I'm sorry.

 

Just the P950HP6 and P950HR. HS sounds like it got conflated with the P650xx.

 

Thanks, it is pretty understated and streamlined in the flesh too ;-) Maybe you mean "so no MAQ-Q 1070" ?!!!? 1060 is all you would want in a chassis that depth tbh.

XMG is all gaming and VR etc biased; SCHENKER is office, workstation, business, VR, CAD etc etc - all on laptop and PC side - so overlaping some products is unavoidable. There are sometimes different config options, different warranties for businesses vs home users and so on which differentiate. Plus occasionally different panels, for example you're less likely to want a 120Hz TN panel for business so you might not see that option on a SCHENKER vs the same chassis XMG model.

Done

 

When do we get to see the internals of the Core 15?

 

@600X - when it hits the market, or reviewed ;-) Around the 20th September, it's on pre-order at the moment on our website.

 

What is the chassis made of? Abs plastic? Aluminum?
Will there be the chance to configure a different language layout for the keyboard (maybe Italian )?

 

Unfortunately only German keyboard to start with, it's not a "drop in" keyboard but semi-integrated. We'll see how the product and demand develop, but hopefully we can offer more keybaords in the future.

Chassis is plastic, very good build quality and solid construction.

 

Looks good for an "entry level" priced machine. Looks similar to the older HP omen laptop that had similar venting grid patter and steep beveled sides. Looks better than most so called high end machines.

Just returned a 2016 Macbook pro 15" and thinking of my next move, this might be added to the competition with a P641 and a 14" Blade.

 

It reminds me Quanta notebooks, but I'm not sure.

IF it is a Quanta I wouldn't be so excited, but I'm interested to check some reviews

 

Would it be possible to get it without the numpad? I.e: with the keyboard centered (just like the touchpad is clearly centered in the pictures)

For sure many people like the numpad ... but typing with either the hands shifted to the left or the head looking to the right ... is not the right stance. Furthermore, the right hand is poised to land on the touchpad during typing: does the touchpad deactivate itself when typing until a timeout expires? (HP does it for example)

A keyboard like in 14" laptops (with a maximum of 1 extra column on the right) which is very slightly shifted to the left would be perfect.

It's a super laptop which does not only work for gaming but for many other things and some people like myself would never connect it to a real keyboard, hence the need for centered one to avoid postural issues.

 

You can't customize that in any laptop, but you can always connect an external keyboard.

 

@Alien69 - correct @Paska Houso - in this chassis the keyboard is integrated, so the chassis has spaces for the keys. Though as Alien69 said, even if it were a "top-installed" keyboard it wouldn't be possible to take the num pad off - typing method is the same with all laptops that have a num pad (as we all know), problem is that almost everyone who purchases a laptop which can have a bigger keyboard wants a num pad. But I understand your point. There's lots of tooling costs involved in having two keyboard versions, in every language.

I will check on the touchpad function enable/disable and get back to you.

 

There certainly is a contingent out there who want a centred keyboard but it's usually a fair bit smaller than those who want the num pad.

 

This chassis does have a PalmCheck function - actually it is part of the Synaptics driver:

"The PalmCheck™ feature guards against operating the TouchPad with accidental contact. PalmCheck allows the TouchPad to recognize when your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing. This will help to prevent unwanted pointer movement or clicks.

If the TouchPad exhibits undesired pointer movement or clicks, increase the PalmCheck setting by moving the slider to the right toward Maximum. If the TouchPad misses intended motions or taps, decrease the PalmCheck setting by moving the slider to the left toward Minimum. You are more likely to experience missed motions or taps if the slider is in the red zone."

You can change the sensitivity of the PalmCheck function in the Synaptics software