**OFFICIAL Sager NP5125/Sager NP5135/Clevo B5130M Owner's Lounge**

Anyone seen any reviews on this?
Looks really nice! Wouldn't mind picking one up if it has good battery life....

Sager NP5125 Feature Highlight

Put the technology of tomorrow in your hands today with the new Sager NP5125 hybrid notebook computer. Featuring NVIDIA’s new Optimus technology, the NP 5125 utilizes seamless optimization to provide the outstanding graphics performance you desire while also prolonging your battery life. With features ranging from a vibrant 15.6" LED widescreen glossy display to the latest Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 mobile processor and 802.11N Wireless LAN, the NP5125 has everything the power user needs to tackle any number of tasks. The NP5125 also features the new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port, Bluetooth, Fingerprint Reader, 1.3M web camera, e-SATA and HDMI Ports. With all of this and more, the NP5125 is loaded with features conducive to both business productivity and entertainment in a mobile design that can go virtually anywhere.
Hybrid Technology Offers Performance and Mobility
The days of having to give up battery life to obtain high-end graphics performance are a thing of the past with the NP5125. For the most demanding applications, NVIDIA's new Optimus Technology optimizes the performance of the NP5125 with a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M GPU with 1GB GDDR3 memory. Capable of delivering a 3dmark06 score in excess of 6500, this breakthrough in graphics technology will satisfy even the most demanding gamer. For less demanding applications, the GT 330M GPU is powered off and the integrated Intel GMA graphics handles both rendering and display calls to conserve power and provide the highest possible battery life. Best of all, these transitions are executed instantaneously, seamlessly and automatically without a hiccup. With the NVIDIA Optimus-capable NP5125, you can now enjoy watching a HD movie, surfing the Web or playing the latest 3D games with the assurance of getting the best performance and the longest battery life.
Get Ready for SuperSpeed!
Your data transfers will be lightning fast with the NP5125’s built-in USB 3.0 port, which provides transfer speeds 10 times faster than the previous generation USB 2.0. The NP5125 lets you connect to the latest USB 3.0 storage devices for ultra-fast data backup while remaining compatible with your current USB 2.0 devices.
Here is the data sheet for this model so you can have an idea of the customization options. The configurable laptop will be available on our website later today.

NP5125
CPU
Intel® Core™ i5-450M processor, 2.40GHz, (32nm, 3MB L3 cache)
Intel® Core™ i5-520M/540M processor, 2.40/2.53GHz, (32nm, 3MB L3 cache)
Intel® Core™ i7-620M processor, 2.66GHz, (32nm, 4MB L3 cache)
Core Logic
Intel® HM55 Chipset
Display
15.6” HD 16:9 Wide screen (1366x768) Display with Super Clear Glare Type screen or
15.6” Full HD 16:9 Wide screen (1920x1080) Display with Super Clear Glare Type screen
Memory
Supports Dual Channel DDR3
Two 204Pin SODIMM sockets, support for DDR3 1066MHz
Expandable up to 8GB (32 bit OS editions have a memory limitation of 2.8GB. Other hardware or application limitations may further prevent use of all installed memory. Windows 7 64bit is required for memory configurations of 4GB and above.)
Video Controller
Intel® GMA HD
· Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology up to 1.7GB
· Microsoft ® DirectX® 10 compatible
· Enhanced video and 3D engine
· Hardware-accelerated decode for Blu-ray
NVIDIA® GeForce™ GT 330M
· 1GB DDR3 Video RAM
· Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 compatible
· HDMI 1.3a
· nVIDIA® PhysX® Technology
· nVIDIA® CUDA™ Technology
· nVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology
Storage
One changeable 12.7mm(H) Super Multi / Blu-ray ODD, SATA interface
One changeable 2.5” 9.5mm(H) SATA HDD
Sound System
High Definition audio interface
S/P DIF digital output
Built-in Microphone
Built-in two speakers
Keyboard
Full size isolated keyboard with numeric pad
MS Windows Function keys
Independent GPU button, support UMA and Optimus mode
Three instant buttons for WLAN On/Off, Mute, and Web Cam On/Off
Pointing Device
Integrated touchpad with Multi-gesture and Scrolling function
I/O Ports
1 HDMI output Port
1 CRT output Port
1 USB 3.0 Port
3 USB 2.0 Ports
1 eSATA Port
1 Headphone Jack
1 Microphone Jack
1 S/PDIF output Jack
1 RJ-45 LAN (10/100/1000Mbps)
Slots
3-in-1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/SD/Mini-SD/SDHC)
1 MiniCard Slot for WLAN module
Communication
Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Bluetooth™ V2.1 + EDR module
Integrated 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN half mini card module or
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 - 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN half mini card module or
Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 - 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN half mini card module
Other Features
Built-in 1.3M Digital Video Camera
Easy snap-on Top Cover
Power
Full Range 90W AC Adapter AC-in 100~240V, 50~60Hz, DC output 19V, 4.74A
Removable 6 cells smart Lithium-Ion battery pack 48.84Wh
Security
Kensington® Lock
Integrated Fingerprint Reader
OS Support
Windows® 7
Certificate
Windows® 7 (64-bit) Logo
HDMI Logo
Dimension
14.72” (w) x 9.8” (d) x 0.98~1.46” (h)
5.73 lbs with Battery Pack

 

This is almost certainly the Clevo B1500M.

This just came out and side a CES 2010 review I don't think anyone has this yet.

The full HD screen option is not suppose to be out until the 16th?

I will be ordering mine from darkpcs.com next Monday.

I would say that this thing is going to be solid just due to Nvidia making it one of the original Optimus display models at CES 2010. The hardware all looks solid, I can't guarantee anything.

 

Yup, it's brand new and Neuntoter has it right; it's the B1500M. He's also got the date correct, ETA for the 1080p screen is the 16th. There's a thread on it here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo/498148-clevo-b5100m-where.html

 

It is the Clevo B5100m. According to Sager tech support (I emailed them), the battery life is, on average, 2.5 hours. I'm not sure what "on average" means as far as settings go, but I'm sure 3 hours could be squeezed out of it. Also, there is a 1080p led based screen that is available for it, which will likely cut power consumption. Sager also claims a 6500 3dmark06 score, which is at the high end of the GeForce 330m's range.

 

Well thats a no in my books then.
Back to Asus!

 

I would wait for a real review, assuming you are running this with intelligent power saving methods I have a feeling you should get more battery life than that.

This does have Optimus after all and that number seems low of a midrange 15.6" gaming laptop...

 

Awesome notebook for the middle class!

 

@Skwiggler....Regarding your first post. When you copy and paste something like that then you need to provide the source. That is considered plagiarism which we don't allow on this forum.

 

Sorry, thought it copied in at the top.
Varant from AET Solutions emailed me the information on that.

 

Thanks for letting us know.

 

Does anyone know whether sager produces a 9-cell battery for this model?
2.5 hours is normal and to be expected from 6-cell battery

 

There is no 9-cell batter for this model. However, there is this interesting tidbit of information: Clevo makes two different 6-cell batteries for this model: a 48.84Wh battery and a 62.16Wh battery. According to Clevo, the 62.16Wh battery gets 300 minutes (5 hours) battery life. Sager currently only carries the 48Wh battery, but I'm trying to see if I can get my hands on that 62Wh one.

 

Yeah I had seen only that one from Clevo, I guess I didn't see the difference hopefully you can get that better battery. This notebook though seems designed around good battery life and I really doubt that 2.5 is a fair assessment. Remember this has Optimus in it too, and with proper backlight decreasing and power management you should be able to squeeze out much more.

Full out gaming laptops manage 2.5 hours. Even 2-4 year models pulled 2.5 and I would imagine times are better.

Then again if you are running it on battery with your LED backlight at full and bluetooth, wifi, etc all turned on all while playing the latest games and you opt for the i7 processor, I guess you should expect such a low amount of battery life.

 

Wow that would make a huge difference! How do you think it'll impact the price? Or, could this just be somewhat of a battery crapshoot analogous to Samsung shipping random LCD panels with their 226BW monitors (S, A, or C-panels of varying quality but priced identically)?

I'm getting more and more into this new model the more I look at it. It seems to strike a great balance between overall speed, size, portability, and gaming performance for a school/business-oriented user that could occasionally game on it.

 

I don't remember any remarkable gaming laptop that could break 2-hours mark with 48Wh capacity battery. If you scale it, 2 hours is good coming from 48Wh battery, counting optimus in.

- HP Envy 15, using maximum brightness, it can reach 2hr 40min idling using 93Wh battery
- By user review, MSI GX640, using max brightness, idling reach 2.5 hours battery life.It uses 9-cell battery (85Wh)
- G73Jh got 1hr 48mins as reviewed from notebookreview.com with minimum brightness. It uses 8-cell battery (75Wh)

 

I would think the extended battery would run around $40~60 more than the regular battery, but that's just wild speculation. My account rep at Sager is currently in talks with Clevo to get the extended battery, and I contacted some other Clevo importers and none of them have it. I'm crossing my fingers about it, as a 5 hour battery would probably be the major selling point of the laptop.

 

Would you mind letting us know when you get information about the extended battery? I would even be willing to purchase it separately as long as 4 hours was possible. Thanks

G

 

Don't worry, I'll post any information as soon as I get it

 

So I talked to a guy from Xoticpc and he said that the "high capacity battery" would be an option in their configuration soon. However, when I asked how soon (specifically if it would be by the end of the summer) he said

"I am sorry, I really don’t have time frame can help now!"

Not sure why the "can help now!" was tacked on the end, but whatever. So I guess it's a wait-and-see kind of situation for me. I need that extended battery. Does anyone know if I could just purchase it separately from some Sager/Clevo reseller?

Thanks

G

 

You could definitely purchase it separately if/when it comes out. The last I heard from Sager about it was in an email at 7:14PM last night saying that they're waiting for a response from Clevo about the battery because apparently Clevo never told Sager that the 62.16Wh battery existed.

 

Hey Shane,

Somewhat off topic question, but I was wondering if it is generally more expensive to get a "completely custom" laptop built through DarkPCS. And is it possible to request for example IC thermal compound put on graphics and processor?

 

We put AS5 on both the graphics cards and CPUs off all our laptop systems standard at no extra charge, and if you wanted to substitute AS5 for IC Diamond we could do that as well. I'd need you to elaborate more of what you mean by completely custom, but please either PM me or email [email protected] to discuss this further.

 

Those guys have a really good site you should check it out, very clean and pretty descriptive.

Price difference is none to cheaper on darkpcs.com from what I can see.

 

Maybe too early to ask but how bright is the full HD screen? I hope the cooling system is good enough for gaming.

 

Sadly it's still too early to ask as the 1080p screen has been pushed back by Clevo due to a manufacturing defect. Its ETA is the end of the month with no exact date yet.

 

I'm eagerly awaiting your opinion on the quality of the FHD screen on the Dark D15. I've looked at a few laptops for graphics work, and with all the serious issues with the Envy 15, i've decided the D15 looks to be the perfect workstation for me, as long as the screen's brightness is evenly lit and the viewing angles are better than average for a laptop. I would LOVE a matte screen... Shane, do you have any matte screen options on your laptops? Thanks!

 

All of the laptops we currently carry only have Glossy screens as an option . However, something like this seems right up your alley: ViewGuard Anti-Glare Matte Screen Protector Review

 

this is the perfect replacement for sager 2090

 

Noticed on Clevo's specification page that three screen sizes are available: 1366 X 768, 1920 X 1080, and 1600 X 900 (which I haven't seen on any Sager reseller's page). Wonder if Sager can add this one to Sager 5125 options?

 

At this moment the 1600x900 is not being brought in by Sager.

 

And not just by Sager, Pro-Star also doesn't have the 1600x900 option. I'm not sure if any other distributors bought it, or if it went the same way as the battery and Clevo just didn't tell anyone about it.

 

It seems that the full HD screens won't be around until the end of July, according to Sager's website.

Any updates on the 62.16Wh battery? Also, how are the webcams that come in these guys? Christ, I can't wait for a full review! :S

 

The full HD screens had a defect and Sager's waiting for Clevo's new shipment of FHD laptops, no exact ETA on when they'll be in.

We still no absolutely nothing about the battery, but the camera is a 1.3MP and therefore while not the greatest camera ever, by no means horrible.

 

Sager will be conducting an internal review of this battery and decide whether they wish to offer it or not (as they always do this with new Clevo releases). Although it is listed on the Clevo website, this does not mean it is actually available and in stock. We will have this new battery on our website once Sager releases it but they cannot give an exact time frame. In any event, those who wish to purchase the Sager 5125 may do so now and always purchase the newer battery separately once it comes out. Hope this helps .

 

*drool*

With the better battery this thing will be friggin' perfect. I'm sportin' a techboner.

 

FHD screens on the NP5125 will start shipping the first of next week.

 

Woohoo! Hey Justin .. when ordering from XoticPC in Canada, will I get blasted by fees, brokerages and/or shipping?

 

You can avoid brokerage fees by choosing the Express option from UPS. Feel free to PM or email me if I can help with anything.

 

Did anyone get to see this in person? How is the build quality? I'm used to thin and squishy laptops. This one looks a lot tougher.

 

We have our first one showing up the end of this week or early next week. Will be sure to report back then.

 

Oh man I really wanna see a review on this baby.

 

Just a note to everyone, a 17-inch model of this laptop will also be releasing soon, ETA around early August.

Where did you get this figure from? According to Sager 5 minutes ago the shipment just entered the US border but they have no definitive shipping date and are still keeping to the ETA of sometime within the next 11 days.

 

Is the GPU the same? 330M is a little weak for my taste...

 

Yeah, it's the same specifications save for the screen size and the base screen is 1600x900 instead of 1366x768.

 

Obviously, Sager Maybe your rep will update you soon.

 

Anyone care to comment on MSI FX600 that's just making it into the market. I5 CPU, 4 GB Ram, Nvidia 325M graphics with optimus, Esata but no USB3, 1366X768 15.6 display, 6 cell battery good for 3 hrs according to website, $800.

 

Nope, my rep's saying they're still sticking to not having any definitive date as the shipment hasn't cleared customs yet, even after i specifically mentioned the date you posted. Odd that they'd be giving out conflicting information.

You pay money for better graphics

 

^ I speak in regards to Sager Branded units which always ship out first. We were told shipment will be shipping to customers the first of next week. Shipment is expected to arrive on Friday FYI.

 

Just got off the phone, confirmed still no exact date for either unbranded or Sager-branded units but they should clear customs before the month's out.

 

It's too bad your rep is not relaying the info we are being updated, guess we will know shortly. Both the main reps at Sager are already gone for the day 20 minutes ago .