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    some pics of clevo p180

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by DGDXGDG, Jun 25, 2011.

  1. DGDXGDG

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    so it is x8100 sandy bridge refresh
    based on x8100 chassis as expected, difference see usd 3.0 and wasd red cursor
    and of course up to gtx485/580m sli or hd6970m cf, and if there is hd6990m i bet it will do its cf too
    they intended to delay bcz there are still a lot of x8100 stock........maybe release at the end of july :rolleyes:
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    DGDXGDG, Jun 25, 2011
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  2. little_one

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    Finally !

    Guess this is their answer for M18x
     
    little_one, Jun 25, 2011
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  3. Red Line

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    As usual, the first hand news from Taiwan. Thanks) I've almost forgot this latop... It's bad that they did only minor improvement to its design. Doesn't seem like an M18x killer, but who knows. Only time will tell)
     
    Red Line, Jun 25, 2011
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    If that's what they look like after a bit of wear, I'm not surprised.
     
    TransformingNow, Jun 25, 2011
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    Damn it.... They stuck with that crappy glossy finish? I hate it... Performance seems great, equal/better to that of the M18x..
     
    bifnewman, Jun 25, 2011
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    Are you sure it has a glossy finish? It looks like most of it is from the plastic sheet covering.
     
    LaptopNut, Jun 25, 2011
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  7. Alexrose1uk

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    Damn, that does indeed look like the X8100, right down to the positioning of the USB3.0 ports added in the second variant around the time 5870ms were released.

    Main sign it's a different model/mobo is they've done away with the HDMI input slot as far as I can see.

    That likely means we're stuck with the gloss, behind plastic/glass screen effort, rather than some of the really nice matte screens that are going into the other models :(
    Still not a fan of the chiclet keyboards either.
     
    Alexrose1uk, Jun 25, 2011
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  8. gm391

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    hello always no backlit keyboard. what a shame for this price
     
    gm391, Jun 25, 2011
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  9. Rahul

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    Why is Clevo wanting to get rid of the HDMI-input port from their earlier X7200 and X8100 models? Also shame that the Expresscard port is dying out as well. :confused: :(
     
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  10. MALIBAL

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    An ExpressCard slot was just recently added to the X7200. :)
     
    MALIBAL, Jun 25, 2011
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    Never cared for the x8100....all that keyboard space used for 4 lousy programmable keys and the same craptastic Clevo numpad.
     
    Phinagle, Jun 25, 2011
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    Might just be me, but I can clearly see HDMI-out in pictures 2 and 3, unless you meant something different?

    Also, I'm sure they can throw in a Matte screen for this. When the X7200 launched, it had only glossy screens. Now it has a Matte-type option.

    I don't like the look of that keyboard either; especially the way the numpad is. I prefer my D900F's style. I think the P151HM1/P150HM/P170HM use the same kind as my D900F too right? (I don't know the name for it).
     
    D2 Ultima, Jun 25, 2011
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    Friendly gesture from Clevo towards their customer base.
     
    mmarchid, Jun 25, 2011
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    Completely agree!
     
    Websurfer, Jun 25, 2011
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    The X8100 had both HDMI In AND Out.
    That P180 seems to only have a HDMI output :) This was what I was referencing.

    Also, as I understand the X7200 has a 'direct screen', the X8100's is mounted under a glossy plastic/glass panel, which as far as I can see from the pictures hasn't changed. So sure they could stick a better screen in it, but you're still lumbered with the extra panel of glossy material.

    @Phinagle
    I don't mind the numberpad, but I kind agree with you on the gamekeys. I mean I've never had any problems with mine, they work and macro fine, but I don't use them very often. My main gripe has always been the lack of a standard keyboard rather than Chiclet however, but then I can't get away from that as it's likely for depth reasons.
     
    Alexrose1uk, Jun 25, 2011
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  16. D2 Ultima

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    Well, forgive my noobiness, but what would be the purpose of HDMI in? I don't see many uses for it honestly.
     
    D2 Ultima, Jun 25, 2011
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  17. aduy

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    I think its so you can input video from other devices to play them on the screen or record them in 1080p
     
    aduy, Jun 25, 2011
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  18. Anthony@MALIBAL

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    The biggest benefit is that your laptop effectively becomes a portable display. The most common useage is for using it as a way to input game consoles/TV signal.
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Jun 25, 2011
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  19. D2 Ultima

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    lol @ using a laptop more powerful than a console to play a console. XD.
     
    D2 Ultima, Jun 26, 2011
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  20. Rahul

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    It does sound funny until we get to the realm of console exclusives that would never come to PC, except for emulation which may nor may never come, at least not for a long time, especially with the current 360/PS3. :)

    HDMI-In certainly isn't a useless feature.
     
    Rahul, Jun 26, 2011
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  21. little_one

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    Wait till you become an expat that has to live overseas in a small rented room and got no space for another monitor since your laptop and PS 3 already taken half of your desk .

    Then maybe HDMI-in might makes sense for you :)
     
    little_one, Jun 26, 2011
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    Same stupid keyboard too. Come ON! 17" and 18" should at least share a different, larger keyboard, instead of using the same one for 15" machines.
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 26, 2011
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    i wonder if the glass for the lcd is removable, also what is the best LCD upgrade for 18" series, i take it this lcd is the same alienware m18x uses(maybe not exact revision but you get my point)
     
    lzykocp1002, Jun 27, 2011
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