XoticPC NP8150 vs NP8150si

Can anyone tell me what the difference is? It looks like the NP8150si costs ~$90 less for the config I'm looking at so I want to know what the price difference is...

 

S1 is the same notebook, it's just a discounted price for that particular configuration.

 

These computers are identical except for the stock configuration. The S1 has higher specs and cost less then the standard NP8150 with the same specs. If you're looking to get the higher end hardware the S1 has go with that one as it will cost you less.

 

Thanks,

Now I guess the final thing I'm weighing is my impatience vs the release of the 6970...

Sager NP8150-S1 / Clevo P150HM
- 15.6” FHD 16:9 LED Backlit Wide screen (1920x1080) Super Clear Glare Type Screen
- Standard Dead Pixel Policy
- -2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-2720QM, 2.2-3.3GHz, (32nm, 6MB L3 cache)
- - IC Diamond Thermal Compound - CPU + GPU
- nVidia GeForce GTX 485M 2,048MB PCI-Express GDDR5 DX11 (User Upgradeable)
- No Video Adapter
- ~ 8,192MB DDR3 1333MHz Dual Channel Memory (2 SODIMMS)-
- Standard Finish
- ~Combo 8x8x6x4x Dual Layer DVD +/-R/RW 5x DVD-RAM 24x CD-R/RW Drive w/Software
- ~ 500GB (w/ 4GB SSD Memory) Seagate XT 7200RPM NCQ Hybrid (Serial-ATA II 300 - 32MB Cache)
- No Additional Hard Drive in ODD Bay - When Selecting, Optical Drive is NOT Included-
- No Back Up Hard Drive
- NO External USB Optical Drive
- No Back Up Software
- No Floppy Drive
- Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo/SD/Mini-SD/MMC/RS)
- None Standard--
- Intel® Ultimate-N 6300 - 802.11A/B/G/N Wireless LAN Module
- No Network Accessory
- Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
- No TV Tuner
- Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
- No Carrying Case
- Smart Li-ion Battery (8-Cell)
- No Car Adapter
- None Standard*
- No Dock/Hub/Adapter
- Integrated Fingerprint Reader
- No External Keyboard or Mouse
- No Notebook Cooler
- No Thanks, Please do not Overclock my system (Overclocking will add 3-6 business days to build time)
- No Operating System Standard - Drivers & Utility Software Only
- No Office Software
- No Software Bundle
- 3 Year Labor* 1 Year Parts Warranty Lifetime -24/7 DOMESTIC Based- Toll Free Telephone Tech Support (Labor Warranty through Xotic PC)
Includes FREE Shipping Both Ways for Warranty Repairs
- No Xotic PC Gear

For $2129 and no tax is the best deal I've found after going to 20 or so sites. PCTorque had it for about $5 more, but their issue is that they are in NY like me so the 8.375% tax would make theirs more even if I drop by their store to avoid shipping...

That said has anyone bought from PCTorque and want to comment about them? Having support close by is convenient (they're only like 10 miles from me). I could consider having them ship it to my parents, even though I don't feel safe having a $2k laptop potentially sitting on their porch...

 

I haven't bought from PC Torque before, but I have bought from Xotic and they are awesome.

One suggestion that I might have though. You said you were thinking about getting the 6970. From the emails I have received, as well as all the posts from resellers on this forums, it sounds like this unit is back ordered until mid February right now, no matter what options you order. If you want to get this as soon as possible, why don't you place your order now? If the 6970 comes out before then, you can contact the reseller you are buying it from and just tell them to change your configuration. I have done that once with my Xotic order already, and they had no problem helping me out. Just a suggestion, but it would help you to get your unit as quickly as possible. Just a thought.