First of all, let me say "wow" that's an awesome machine. It lives up to all the hype and then some.
A few non-technical observations:
The AC adapter is huge and heavy. At the same time, though, it is very rugged and worthy of travel. It's not flimsy like a few others I've had. Would be nice if it was a few feet longer.
The feel of the keyboard is great. It's quiet and firm and has a very good feel.
The computer is not as noisy as I feared it would be. It's not silent by any stretch of the imagination, but it's not unbearable.
The case is worthless. It might as well be a paper bag.
Shipping - the computer came in a fairly padded box inside of a box. There was minimal damage to the box, but it didn't impact the contents. My previous computer was a Gateway and it had a more substantial case with considerably more padding.
Chassis - compared to the Gateway, the chassis of the Sager is far superior. It feels rugged without looking "industrial." The tray for the DVD/CD drive feels more sturdy as well.
Jacks - although trivial, it would be nice to have some sort of cover for all of the jacks on the back of the chassis. The WinBook I had in the past had this and it came in handy. Since I work in the desert, I'm concerned with dust getting where it doesn't belong.
Software - the video/DVD software came up as "expired" the first time I opened it. I tried to watch a DVD just to make sure the DVD player works and I couldn't because of the expired software.
Shipping part two - no tracking number was provided until I called and asked for it. Just a minor glitch in the system, but when I have to take a day off of work to sign for the package, it helps to know when it will arrive.
Shipping part three - no signature was required. I find that very odd.
Shipping part four - the package was sent from Florida on the 11th and arrived on the 15th. It seems like a long time for 2nd-day air.
Invoice - I find it odd that there was no DETAILED invoice included with the package. This is probably because every other computer I have purchased has had one and this one did not.
Integrated camera - works well. I only used it for a couple of minutes to make sure it works, but it worked fine. Now there is one less item for me to carry when I travel.
Manual - the typical manual. A few typos.
Chassis part two - there were a few scratches on the lid when I took it out of the plastic bag.
Battery - I appreciate that the battery was fully charged when I received the computer. A definite plus. So far the battery life has been about 1:45:00 while running online software and basic MS Office applications.
Any questions???
A few non-technical observations:
The AC adapter is huge and heavy. At the same time, though, it is very rugged and worthy of travel. It's not flimsy like a few others I've had. Would be nice if it was a few feet longer.
The feel of the keyboard is great. It's quiet and firm and has a very good feel.
The computer is not as noisy as I feared it would be. It's not silent by any stretch of the imagination, but it's not unbearable.
The case is worthless. It might as well be a paper bag.
Shipping - the computer came in a fairly padded box inside of a box. There was minimal damage to the box, but it didn't impact the contents. My previous computer was a Gateway and it had a more substantial case with considerably more padding.
Chassis - compared to the Gateway, the chassis of the Sager is far superior. It feels rugged without looking "industrial." The tray for the DVD/CD drive feels more sturdy as well.
Jacks - although trivial, it would be nice to have some sort of cover for all of the jacks on the back of the chassis. The WinBook I had in the past had this and it came in handy. Since I work in the desert, I'm concerned with dust getting where it doesn't belong.
Software - the video/DVD software came up as "expired" the first time I opened it. I tried to watch a DVD just to make sure the DVD player works and I couldn't because of the expired software.
Shipping part two - no tracking number was provided until I called and asked for it. Just a minor glitch in the system, but when I have to take a day off of work to sign for the package, it helps to know when it will arrive.
Shipping part three - no signature was required. I find that very odd.
Shipping part four - the package was sent from Florida on the 11th and arrived on the 15th. It seems like a long time for 2nd-day air.
Invoice - I find it odd that there was no DETAILED invoice included with the package. This is probably because every other computer I have purchased has had one and this one did not.
Integrated camera - works well. I only used it for a couple of minutes to make sure it works, but it worked fine. Now there is one less item for me to carry when I travel.
Manual - the typical manual. A few typos.
Chassis part two - there were a few scratches on the lid when I took it out of the plastic bag.
Battery - I appreciate that the battery was fully charged when I received the computer. A definite plus. So far the battery life has been about 1:45:00 while running online software and basic MS Office applications.
Any questions???
I ordered my 4760 on the 28th of June, it shipped from Sager on the 8th of July, then shipped out from PCTorque on the 11th and I still have not received it yet as of the 17th!!! According to UPS it should show up sometime on the 18th, although it spent all day today at a UPS center only a 30 minute drive from its final destination -- that doesn't allow customer pickups! I have grown to hate UPS. Had I realized that Sager was going to start shipping a day late, that PCTorque was going to ship from CA->FL by 3-day-select instead of 2-day (as their website claims), and that UPS ground was going to take a FULL 7 DAYS, I would have ordered differently, as I wanted it by my birthday on the 16th 
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