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My New Sager NP9280

post #1 of 75
5/11/09 at 2:34pm
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Here are the latest pictures of my 9280:

http://s590.photobucket.com/albums/s...albumview=grid

My system just arrived!

My system is out for delivery!

XoticPC just notified me that my system is now in Phase 2; Custom Building, Testing & Burn-in!!!

I just purchased the below Sager laptop "desktop replacement" from XoticPC any advice or recommendations?

Sager NP9280 (Built on Clevo D900F)

- Processor: Intel Core i7 Quad (Nehalem Bloomfield) 950 3.06 Ghz
- Arctic Silver: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
- Ram: 6 GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory
- Display: 17" WUXGA Ultra Bright (1920x1200)
- Video Card: nVidia GeForce GTX 280M 1,024MB
- Primary Hard Drive: 320GB 7200RPM (Serial-ATA II 3)
- Second Hard Drive: 320GB 7200RPM (Serial-ATA II 3)
- Third Hard Drive: 320GB 7200RPM (Serial-ATA II 3)
- Raid: Raid 5 Stripe w/Parity Enabled
- Optical Drive: Combo 8x8x6x4x Dual Layer DVD +
- Memory Card Reader: Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader
- Bluetooth: Internal Bluetooth + EDR
- Wireless Network: Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 530
- Camera: 3meg Hi-Res Integrated Digital Video Camera
- Sound Card: Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio
- Battery: Smart Li-ion Battery (12 Cell)
- Operating System: Windows Vista Ultimate 64-Bit

http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np9280-...te-p-2577.html
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post #2 of 75
5/11/09 at 2:44pm
Wow that's awesome. I hope to review this unit soon and I think it's going to BLOW AWAY any other model out.
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post #3 of 75
5/11/09 at 4:50pm
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Originally Posted by GreyReaver View Post
I just purchased the below Sager laptop "desktop replacement" from XoticPC any advice or recommendations?

Sager NP9280 (Built on Clevo D900F)
- Display: 17" WUXGA Ultra Bright (1920x1200)
- Arctic Silver: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
- Processor: Intel Core i7 Quad (Nehalem) 920
- Video Card: nVidia GeForce GTX 280M 1,024MB
- Ram: ~ 6,144MB DDR3 1066MHz Memory (3
- Exterior Finish: Standard Finish
- Optical Drive: ~Combo 8x8x6x4x Dual Layer DVD +
- Primary Hard Drive: ~ 320GB 7200RPM (Serial-ATA II 3
- Secondary Hard Drive: ~ 320GB 7200RPM (Serial-ATA II 3
- Raid: Raid 0 Stripe Enabled (Requires
- Memory Card Reader: Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader (MS/
- Bluetooth: Internal Bluetooth + EDR
- Wireless Network: Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 530
- Camera: Integrated Digital Video Camera
- Sound Card: Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audi
- Case: Basic Black Business Case - Incl
- Battery: Smart Li-ion Battery (12 Cell)
- Operating System: ~Windows Vista Home Premium 64-B
- Warranty: 3 Year Labor 1 Year Parts Warranty

http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np9280-...te-p-2577.html
Congratulations, and welcome to the club! I ordered my behemoth (see sig) on May 5th! Now comes the hard part...waiting!
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post #4 of 75
5/11/09 at 5:36pm
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I know, I know . . . waiting will be the hardest part of the process, as I want it NOW!

I noticed you have the Blu-ray drive and Vista Ultimate. Since I opted not to get Blu-Ray or the TV tuner; my plan was to not pay the extra $ for ultimate and upgrade to Windows 7 once it arrives. What are your thoughts on this plan?
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post #5 of 75
5/11/09 at 5:39pm
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I know, I know . . . waiting will be the hardest part of the process, as I want it NOW!

I noticed you have the Blu-ray drive and Vista Ultimate. Since I opted not to get Blu-Ray or the TV tuner; my plan was to not pay the extra $ for ultimate and upgrade to Windows 7 once it arrives. What are your thoughts on this plan?
Very sensible

cheers ...
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post #6 of 75
5/11/09 at 6:15pm
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Originally Posted by GreyReaver View Post
I know, I know . . . waiting will be the hardest part of the process, as I want it NOW!

I noticed you have the Blu-ray drive and Vista Ultimate. Since I opted not to get Blu-Ray or the TV tuner; my plan was to not pay the extra $ for ultimate and upgrade to Windows 7 once it arrives. What are your thoughts on this plan?
Sounds good to me. I went for ultimate because I wanted to check it out. I have only used home premium up until now. I'll probably move to Windows 7 eventually, but I want to wait for some user reviews on the finished product.
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post #7 of 75
5/11/09 at 6:31pm
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I'll probably move to Windows 7 eventually, but I want to wait for some user reviews on the finished product.
The initial reviews I've read said that Windows 7 is a FASTER Vista that uses less system resources and/or will use them more efficiently. So, it could be thought of as Vista SP3; except that we have to pay for it.
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post #8 of 75
5/11/09 at 8:26pm
Yep just ordered mine too on may 8th...Can's wait to fire this beast up and get some numbers on it...When did they say they would start shipping?...Around the end of may?
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post #9 of 75
5/11/09 at 8:57pm
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When did they say they would start shipping?...Around the end of may?
"End of May," was all they would tell me too.
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post #10 of 75
5/11/09 at 9:22pm
That seems like an eternity. ...Good things come to those who wait!!!
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post #11 of 75
5/11/09 at 10:55pm
I can't wait to see your systems!
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post #12 of 75
5/12/09 at 10:49am
I was sooo close to buying the 5797, but I think I'm going to have to buy this thing. I'm going to try to wait until they start shipping - maybe between now and then Intel will announce the release of the Calpella chipset, although I've heard they've delayed the release until August-October.

Do you guys have any thoughts on this rig, with the desktop processor/chipset, vs the Clarksfield/Calpella rigs that will arrive some time in 2009? Do desktop components handle the added stress of life in a notebook chassis as well as dedicated notebook components? Will the eventual Calpella/Clarksfield Sager rigs equal the 9280, or will they take a performance hit in exchange for better temp and battery management?

Man this is going to be a sweet rig...
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post #13 of 75
5/15/09 at 4:05pm

achille's heel

The Sager NP9280 is an awesome laptop
the only bad thing about is the weak GPU
The GTX 280M is not anywhere as good as its desktop GTX 280. Not sure why they didn't license the 4870 x2 mobility

If you decide to grab this thing. go for the:
Intel i7 940 2.93ghz. 920 is nice but OC on a laptop is not a good idea so 3ghz is a nice standard.
6gb DDR3 ram
2x320gb 7,200rpm raid 0 for speed
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post #14 of 75
5/15/09 at 5:27pm
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Originally Posted by GreyReaver View Post
I just purchased the below Sager laptop "desktop replacement" from XoticPC any advice or recommendations?

Sager NP9280 (Built on Clevo D900F)

- Processor: Intel Core i7 Quad (Nehalem) 920
- Arctic Silver: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
- Ram: 6 GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory
- Display: 17" WUXGA Ultra Bright (1920x1200)
- Video Card: nVidia GeForce GTX 280M 1,024MB
- Primary Hard Drive: 320GB 7200RPM (Serial-ATA II 3)
- Secondary Hard Drive: 320GB 7200RPM (Serial-ATA II 3)
- Raid: Raid 0 Stripe Enabled
- Optical Drive: Combo 8x8x6x4x Dual Layer DVD +
- Memory Card Reader: Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader
- Bluetooth: Internal Bluetooth + EDR
- Wireless Network: Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 530
- Camera: 3meg Hi-Res Integrated Digital Video Camera
- Sound Card: Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio
- Battery: Smart Li-ion Battery (12 Cell)
- Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit

http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np9280-...te-p-2577.html
What? No illuminated keyboard?

Seriously, rig is jaw dropping and the envy of my heart. Congrats on what will surely bring you many hours of gaming, surfing, and working bliss.
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post #15 of 75
5/15/09 at 5:58pm

GTX 280M

i saw a bench of the GTX 280M and i am not impressed at all.
GTX 280M is only 1/2 as good as the 4870 x2 in the Asus W90 and the Asus cost $2400 but then again, the asus does not have an i7 cpu

therefore, the sager is a weak gaming laptop? will there be dual gtx 280m sli soon?
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post #16 of 75
5/15/09 at 7:43pm
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The Sager NP9280 is an awesome laptop the only bad thing about is the weak GPU. The GTX 280M is not anywhere as good as its desktop GTX 280. Not sure why they didn't license the 4870 x2 mobility
FYI: I emailed XoticPC and this was the response regarding the above quote:

No laptop GPU is ever going to be as strong as its Desktop counterpart. When we tested the W90 with the 4870x2 vs. the GTX280 in the 9280 ...the crisis benchmark had the GTX280 beating the 4870's by almost 10fps.

Even though something is better on paper, which the 4870's are, doesn’t mean that it is the same in the real world. Even though the 4870's might beat a single GTX280 in a benchmark, testing on the actual application (video games) shows the GTX280 coming out ahead.

Nvidia has consistently come out with good software for their graphics cards. Driver 185.81 just came out and on my GTX280 at home it increased my fps by around 10-30% depending on the game. I get to test out every graphics card on the market and I personally choose Nvidia.

Nvida Driver 185.81 Beta
http://www.nvidia.com/object/win7_x86_185.81_beta.html
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post #17 of 75
5/15/09 at 10:55pm
There is one already out(pre order)with GTX 280 SLI...Kobalt computers comanche SLI on Clevo m980nu(clevo Mobo)...but dont have the I7 cpu's only duo Extremes,,,Quad Extremes, Both still are very good cpu's)...Still there will be nothing to touch it in performance for some time to come...

http://www.kobaltcomputers.co.uk/com...i_overview.php

Also if you want to know the which cards are the best...check it here...

http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-...M.14558.0.html
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post #18 of 75
5/16/09 at 12:16am
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Originally Posted by KY_BULLET;3045728}[URL
I came across that site earlier in the week and have been using it as a refresher course in the current state of video cards. Extremely informative, offering head to head comparison of graphics cards, both in-game and 3dMark scores across various platforms and configurations.

The list of notebooks known to carry each card along with reviews of the units they are used in, has been a huge time saver in determining which models offer "X" video card. Most thorough assemblage of mobile graphics cards, test scores, and notebooks I've found so far.
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post #19 of 75
5/16/09 at 12:23am
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I came across that site earlier in the week and have been using it as a refresher course in the current state of video cards. Extremely informative, offering head to head comparison of graphics cards, both in-game and 3dMark scores across various platforms and configurations.

The list of notebooks known to carry each card along with reviews of the units they are used in, has been a huge time saver in determining which models offer "X" video card. Most thorough assemblage of mobile graphics cards, test scores, and notebooks I've found so far.

Here is something that will help you out with the Cpu's selection also...http://www.cpubenchmark.net/
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post #20 of 75
5/16/09 at 12:58pm
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Here is something that will help you out with the Cpu's selection also...http://www.cpubenchmark.net/
Wow, thanks much Bullet.

Overall they mostly break down as expected, but there are some surprises on that list... The difference in performance between some of the processors I'm considering purchasing and what I now have is not as great as I thought or hoped. Plenty of food for thought from that list.

Also, it is interesting how the break down of video cards on that sight differs from the results on Notebookcheck, though the former only measures Passmark Scores. Great site.
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