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    Youtube Videos from Resellers - P150EM / P170EM / W110ER

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Ryan, Apr 8, 2012.

  1. jaug1337

    jaug1337 de_dust2

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    You are allowed to post links of your own videos yes, as far as I know :) Sadly I am not Ryan, so lets wait for his answer

    And btw, thanks for the new videos a clear improvement from the older ones... I wonder if you read my post, oh well thanks again!!
    Thanks for the links mate :)
     
    jaug1337, Apr 10, 2012
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  2. Cloudfire

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    After all, Donald and the resellers main goal is to sell. Thats why you got to take their opinions with some salt. I`ve seen resellers outright lying to me about the MSI with the 580M and how quiet it is when it was far from the truth.
     
    Cloudfire, Apr 10, 2012
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  3. jaug1337

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    I guess everything can't be true all the time, example a lot of resellers name their "machines" the strongest in the world *hint hint* (EUROCOM) *hint hint* nothing much and it's always something you have to take with some precaution and critique. Proving several efficient and positive points is their main objective, also this is a forum therefore I cannot face the person hiding behind the screen personally physically and visually which gives the advantage of lying and manipulation (not that you can't do it face to face, it's just easier online) :)

    Don't get me wrong, I'm not pointing fingers, I'm just saying different people have different ways of life and when it comes down to it all, it's ALL business.
     
    jaug1337, Apr 10, 2012
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  4. Prostar Computer

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    Thank you. Ryan changes the links. I hope all of you like the new videos.
     
    Prostar Computer, Apr 10, 2012
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  5. rorkas

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    Wouldn't ICD7 paste w/ cooling pad bring the temperature down and hence the noise? That way, those who are more sensitive to the noise can still enjoy playing on their laptops. From my point of view, if I'd like everything about laptop except the noise I'd pay a little extra to keep it cooler/quieter.
     
    rorkas, Apr 10, 2012
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  6. Prostar Computer

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    It lists on the specification sheet. See some battery improvement while the unit is idle. But why? This is a gaming laptop!
     
    Prostar Computer, Apr 10, 2012
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  7. Donald@Paladin44

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    You simply cannot tell anything about noise levels from a video or audio recording because you can turn your own volume up or down to make it louder or quieter, and that will have no bearing on the actual sound level that you will find when it is in your hands.
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Apr 10, 2012
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  8. fourgate

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    The ~2hr battery life of gaming laptops have always been something I hoped would improved with Nvidia developing Optimus. I had previously owned a NP8662 w/ 260m and while it was a great laptop in many ways, I would always run out of juice during 3hr lectures without a power outlet. If I was taking notes or following along with a powerpoint presentation, I was SOL for the latter of the class. I switched back to hand-written notes after that.

    I will probably go with the NP9150 this time around but am holding off until reviews with the 7000m and non-rebadged 600m series come about. The performance vs. power consumption ratio btwn them is the deal-breaker for me. I hope that the upcoming 680m w/ Optimus will significantly extend the battery life over the 7000m series. That would certainly make the "Nvidia tax" worth it. :D
     
    fourgate, Apr 10, 2012
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  9. GTRagnarok

    GTRagnarok Notebook Evangelist

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    In one review, The P150EM gets 4+ hours during an internet browsing scenario.
     
    GTRagnarok, Apr 10, 2012
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  10. Ryan

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    GenTechPC's youtube vid has also been posted in the OP.
     
    Ryan, Apr 11, 2012
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  11. ettornio

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    Hey GenTechPC, how about a detailed look at the P270WM? C'mon...
     
    ettornio, Apr 11, 2012
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  12. Larry@LPC-Digital

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    NO one in the US has the P270WM....yet :)

    -
     
    Larry@LPC-Digital, Apr 11, 2012
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  13. manlai

    manlai Notebook Enthusiast

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    The videos are nice. I did appreciate the 8150 videos the xoticpc folks put out. Hope to see those for the 9150 soon.

    The efficiency numbers and temps will be very interesting when the keplers and the 7000m's show up.
     
    manlai, Apr 11, 2012
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  14. GenTechPC

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    We will when it's become available, should be pretty soon. :)
     
    GenTechPC, Apr 12, 2012
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    GenTechPC

    Very nice, high quality and informative video of P150EM, can't wait for your review of P170EM + P270HM! Good job.
     
    Red Line, Apr 12, 2012
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  16. Kamzu

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    It doesn't look quite as thick as I thought it would be in GenTechPC's video. =D Looks awesome!
     
    Kamzu, Apr 12, 2012
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  17. maddmatt21

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    Are these vids yanked? I see no links in the OP's post, and the two videos posted later appear to be private.
     
    maddmatt21, Apr 12, 2012
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    Using the integrated video card, and with the screen brightness turned down to where it is still comfortable to read, the keyboard lights turned off, no WiFi or Bluetooth on, and doing business productivity applications you will get over 4 hours battery life. With the same conditions but watching a Blu-ray movie we get right at about 3 hours.

    No, we only build and sell new computers so we do not take trade ins :)
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Apr 12, 2012
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  19. yutsmail

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    Great videos. I understand why everyone loves 1080p screens but any reseller out there that can do custom screen options? All eyes are different. I would so love to have GTX 670M/675M and a lower native resolution like 1600x900!

    Thank you
     
    yutsmail, Apr 13, 2012
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  20. jaug1337

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    You do know that you can buy your precious 1080p screen and set it to the resolution you desire right? :)
     
    jaug1337, Apr 13, 2012
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  21. yutsmail

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    Have you tried it? Any time you lower the native resolution - the sharpness is lost. things are a bit blurry.

    Thank you
     
    yutsmail, Apr 13, 2012
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  22. jaug1337

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    I know, there are though some things you can do to reduce the blurry-effect.

    1. lower/higher refresh rate
    2. disable clear type in windows
    3. turn software scaling on/off
    4. increasing the size of the font and icons

    Or simply change the DPI settings, Windows Vista DPI scaling: my Vista is bigger than your Vista – istartedsomething, not sure how it works on Windows 7, but you can probably find a way. :)
     
    jaug1337, Apr 13, 2012
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  23. Fredrick90005

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    Fredrick90005, Apr 13, 2012
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  24. Adrianople

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    Adrianople, Apr 13, 2012
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  25. Fredrick90005

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    For what i know, only the P151Em is the only one that does not come with a backlit keyboard. Both p150em and p170em comes with it.
     
    Fredrick90005, Apr 13, 2012
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  26. Heihachi_1337

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    The back-lit keyboard is standard on select models.
     
    Heihachi_1337, Apr 13, 2012
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  27. anexanhume

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    edit: nevermind, video clearly shows sandy bridge CPU.

    My question. Do these models in hand already have the Ivy Bridge CPUs that the resellers can't show because of NDA?
     
    anexanhume, Apr 13, 2012
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  28. Heihachi_1337

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    No, they do not YET, they are currently shipping with the Sandy Bridge CPU to my knowledge.

    They should be offered with the third-gen Intel CPU around April 29th.
     
    Heihachi_1337, Apr 13, 2012
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  29. awakeN

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    Hey, powernotebooks, what's the song that plays in your review videos?
     
    awakeN, Apr 13, 2012
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  30. misterhobbs

    misterhobbs Notebook Evangelist

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    Just so people don't freak out, the blowing noise in the LPC videos is the wind and NOT the fans. That is unless the fans make chirping bird sounds as well.
     
    misterhobbs, Apr 13, 2012
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  31. Larry@LPC-Digital

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    That is correct. :) That was the actual wind blowing into the mic.

    To show the texture and layout better, a portion was taken outside in the open air.

    It has been breezy of late in the Las Vegas area. But I did not want to hold up doing the video any longer...

    (I was already a few days late) since these models are shipping at a good rate right now... ;)



    -
     
    Larry@LPC-Digital, Apr 13, 2012
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  32. Gear332

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    I heard they do, but it's more of an eagle sound than a bird. I also heard the fans will attack you if you get too close their nest.
     
    Gear332, Apr 13, 2012
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  33. Ryan

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    LPC-digital's video has been updated in the OP.
     
    Ryan, Apr 14, 2012
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    Thank you for the videos!
     
    cgroves, Apr 15, 2012
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  35. Ryan

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    XoticPC's video review has been updated in the OP.
     
    Ryan, Apr 19, 2012
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  36. rorkas

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    Nice review.
     
    rorkas, Apr 19, 2012
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  37. jaug1337

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    I praise XoticPC, thanks for posting a review :D
     
    jaug1337, Apr 19, 2012
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  38. Support.3@XOTIC PC

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    You're welcome (from the guys who made and posted it) glad to hear you guys like it.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Apr 19, 2012
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  39. WCFire

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    Thanks XoticPC for the lengthy review!

    I didn't see any mention of fan noise in the video. Can you guys comment on the P150EM noise levels? Possibly in comparison to the HM models?
     
    WCFire, Apr 19, 2012
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    Seems like it should be the same or better. He mentioned the heat pipes got shorter, which means there is less distance for heat to travel to get out of the laptop.
     
    anexanhume, Apr 19, 2012
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  41. Support.3@XOTIC PC

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    Right at 3mins in hes really close to the exhaust ports and there is no noise heard at all, granted everything is pretty much running idle. Of course underload sound will increase.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Apr 19, 2012
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    last time I checked an Eagle IS a bird :p
     
    nevertree, Apr 19, 2012
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  43. Gear332

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    Yeah but they don't chirp. :p Glad that's what you got from my sarcasm, lol.
     
    Gear332, Apr 19, 2012
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    jaug1337, Apr 21, 2012
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  45. Kevin

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    Will own a P170EM soon.

    My only beef is the power button. Clevo should be using that awesome X7200/P270WM classic style button on more models.

    The glossy LCD bezel really sucks too, but I get over it. Someone with some influence needs to get Clevo to realize that a matte bezel is the way to go, for everything.
     
    Kevin, Apr 21, 2012
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  46. jimmyzxcd

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    just wondering.. how come there is no W150ER review or video yet? since they already can be ordered on XOTIC PC.. :confused:
     
    jimmyzxcd, Apr 21, 2012
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  47. Larry@LPC-Digital

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    Because there is no official specs and pictures of this model yet. These will be released this coming week.

    Also this model (W150ER) or Sager NP6165 is not shipping yet. However it will soon... :)

    -
     
    Larry@LPC-Digital, Apr 21, 2012
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  48. jaug1337

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    How exactly does the bezel suck? I personally do not have anything against it.
     
    jaug1337, Apr 22, 2012
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  49. Ryan

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    OP updated with XoticPC's NP9170 Review.
     
    Ryan, Apr 22, 2012
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  50. b0b1man

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    Where is it? Cant see it, anyone have some pics? Is it touch-sensitive glossy stuff?
     
    b0b1man, Apr 22, 2012
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