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post #1 of 107
11/20/04 at 12:03am
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After saving over the past 6 months, I finally bought my 8790.

Specs Are As Follows:


Sager 8790-C Notebook: 8790-C
Display: 17" WSXGA+ LCD (WideScreen 1680 X 1050)(Out of stock)
Color: Standard Factory
Finish (custom color option only): Regular low gloss finish
Processor: P4 3.2GHZ Northwood CPU
Video: 256MB ATI Radeon Mobility 9700
RAM: 512MB 400DDR Dual Channel (2-256MB)
Main Hard Drive: 60GB 7200RPM
Media Drive: 8x DVD+- combo drive with DVD+R DL
TV Tuner/ Subwoofer/ Battery:
Subwoofer + 8 Cell battery
Floppy Drive (required to install RAID): No
Modem: 56K RJ11 Phone Modem
Network Card: 10/100/1000 NIC
Operating System: No Operating System
Case: Basic Black business case
Spare AC Power Adapter: No
Car adapter: No
Port Replicator: No
Spare Battery: No
Wireless Network: Internal 802.11g TURBO (108Mbps) wireless (Out of Stock)
Bluetooth: No
Card Reader: Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader
Camera: Integrated Digital Video Camera
Software Bundle: No
Office Software: No
Warranty: 3 year warranty -under $3000(Phillips, US Only)
Repair Transit Coverage: No
Export Coverage: No
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Subtotal $2360.44
UPS Next Day Air $105.40
Total $2465.84

I want to thank FriedToast, G-Ohama, and MayaMan for giving me advice when I needed it and gave me thumbs up on the Sager line.

I'm wondering about some other things too..
It's come to my attention that the only real problem with the 8790 is the heat it puts out. I'm used to having a laptop on the lap on my bed, but I'm not much for 1st degree burns to the point where my sex life comes to a screeching halt.

So, any suggestions on cooling fans / stands? I'd like to have one USB-powered and was looking at Targus', but the dimensions seemed too small.

Thanks again NBForums, and PCT guys, I hope to not talk to you anytime soon.
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post #2 of 107
11/20/04 at 12:08am
For the "bed-room" environment, I would recommend the $9.00 cookie sheet. It's not too bad "out of bed" either. Just raise the front of the unit by about a half an inch and the rear by one inch and the improved air flow will keep the unit nice and cool.

EDIT: CAUTION: Keep the "dongle" below the cookie sheet when used in the "bed-room" environment and you should be OK.
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post #3 of 107
11/20/04 at 12:23am
Good to hear you made the plunge, Boogie. Hope you get a great machine. Definitely be careful in bed. G'friends might not like it if you damaged your goods playing games Not that you'll need a g'friend once you receive your 8790
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post #4 of 107
11/20/04 at 11:53am
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Originally Posted by G-Omaha
For the "bed-room" environment, I would recommend the $9.00 cookie sheet. It's not too bad "out of bed" either. Just raise the front of the unit by about a half an inch and the rear by one inch and the improved air flow will keep the unit nice and cool.

EDIT: CAUTION: Keep the "dongle" below the cookie sheet when used in the "bed-room" environment and you should be OK.
Like the cookie sheet recommendation, I had my wife pick me up one of those white/plastic cutting boards. Its less than 3/8 inch thick, rigid, and is perfectly matched to the 8790 at 15.5 x 11.5 inch dimensions. This way it fits in my laptop case and can travel with me to the motel, airlines, etc. It even has a built in handle...
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post #5 of 107
11/20/04 at 2:40pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by G-Omaha
For the "bed-room" environment, I would recommend the $9.00 cookie sheet. It's not too bad "out of bed" either. Just raise the front of the unit by about a half an inch and the rear by one inch and the improved air flow will keep the unit nice and cool.

EDIT: CAUTION: Keep the "dongle" below the cookie sheet when used in the "bed-room" environment and you should be OK.
cookie sheet, eh? Got a link or will just any cookie sheet work?
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post #6 of 107
11/20/04 at 4:00pm
It's an EKCO "Baker's Secret" air insulated.

Someone had a picture of one in another thread.

Here is another nice lap desk that costs about $13.

http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=675554
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post #7 of 107
11/23/04 at 11:18am
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Happy Birthday To Me..
My lovely girlfriend gave me something any guy interested in laptops would be very pleased about. After tearing through wrapping paper and slashing open boxes, I found in the box a beautiful red 17" Crumpler School Hymn!!

17" Red School Hymn
Crumpler Invades Muh Desk

Somehow, she told me, when she ordered it, she got it overnighted to her because I wanted black, but they could get this red one out to me ASAP. Anyway, this will be my baby's carrying case for right now until I get a decent bag because judging from the length of the Crumpler, there's no way I can put the 8790 I'm getting into anything I have now.

In Other News..
FYI for potential PayPal users: It's not possible to use PayPal straight out. you MUST use an eCheck if you plan to buy a Sager from PCT.com, just a heads up. My 8790 is all bought and paid for, so now I'm killing time playing GTA: San Andreas, THUG2, and Killzone. (Gotta do something before I dive into HL2 )

More updates as I get them..
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post #8 of 107
11/23/04 at 7:35pm
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Originally Posted by Boogieman117
Happy Birthday To Me..
My lovely girlfriend gave me something any guy interested in laptops would be very pleased about. After tearing through wrapping paper and slashing open boxes, I found in the box a beautiful red 17" Crumpler School Hymn!!

17" Red School Hymn
Crumpler Invades Muh Desk

Somehow, she told me, when she ordered it, she got it overnighted to her because I wanted black, but they could get this red one out to me ASAP. Anyway, this will be my baby's carrying case for right now until I get a decent bag because judging from the length of the Crumpler, there's no way I can put the 8790 I'm getting into anything I have now.

In Other News..
FYI for potential PayPal users: It's not possible to use PayPal straight out. you MUST use an eCheck if you plan to buy a Sager from PCT.com, just a heads up. My 8790 is all bought and paid for, so now I'm killing time playing GTA: San Andreas, THUG2, and Killzone. (Gotta do something before I dive into HL2 )

More updates as I get them..
Bman117,
By the specs of your 17 inch Crumpler I doubt the 8790 will fit in it. I have been looking for a sleeve for my GX7 (8790) but all are not deep enough. The Crumpler, like all I have tried, is only 10.2 inches deep. The 8790 will require 11+ inches.
Let me know - in order for the 8790 to fit you need around 15.5 x 11.5 "inside" space.

Thanks
Smitty
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post #9 of 107
11/23/04 at 9:01pm
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Ok, School Hymn
15.3" x 10.2" x 1.1"

Sager:
15.4 “ (W) x 11” (D) x 1.65” (H)

GRRRR!!!!!!! That's not cool at all!!!! F***!

Ok, send back the Crumpler because the damned thing isn't going to fit... damn that bugs me...

Any suggestions on a sleeve that DOES fit?



BTW: Thanks for pointing that out, the place where she got it from only has a 30-day return policy on it... thanks again...
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post #10 of 107
11/24/04 at 6:19pm
The Jackal is Happy.
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post #11 of 107
11/24/04 at 6:58pm
Er, ok neon...

And Boogieman, gotta hand it to you man, you found a keeper. Any girlfriend that gives accessories for something that's blatantly going to cut down on 'quality time' together MUST be a good thing.
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post #12 of 107
11/24/04 at 9:45pm
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Originally Posted by Pyrobob83
Er, ok neon...
you dont understand, so dont ask.
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post #13 of 107
11/25/04 at 5:00am
Surely that would be the best reason for asking...

So what'd you mean?
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post #14 of 107
11/25/04 at 1:19pm
Cliff Notes:

- Me & Boogieman are neighbors
- Me & Boogieman best friends for past 20 years.
- Boogieman used to be titled by the username of "thejackal117"
- Then he got obsessed with ICP (insane clown posse) and the song "Boogieman"
- Then i just bust his chops about using the name jackal still

That is all

More enough reason to whore his thread
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post #15 of 107
11/25/04 at 1:28pm
The world makes sense again... Welcome to the forums Neon
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post #16 of 107
11/25/04 at 3:14pm
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Neon owns a Gateway Solo.. but I'm trying to get him to convert to a Sager.
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post #17 of 107
11/25/04 at 11:23pm
9860 vs. 8790 are looking good in my book.

Now off to the world of customizing.
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post #18 of 107
12/2/04 at 11:55am
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IT's ON ITS WAY!!!!!

Just got the email from Luke about 10 minutes ago, it's about 30 minutes away from me!!

Here's the kicker though: the GF is getting me XP Pro from her college, but it's sold out right now!!!!


So, basically when this thing comes in, I have alsolutely no OS to run it with. THIS IS TORTURE!!!!

BTW: I got the news after drinking a 32 oz coffee-thingy from Starbucks and eating chocalate chip cookies for breakfast, this Boogieman is wired out of his mind...
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post #19 of 107
12/2/04 at 1:04pm
Lol, congrats. Sorry about the OS - don't you have something you can put on temporarily? And the most wired I've ever been was after drinking 6 shots of espresso in 20 mins. That was an interesting day
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post #20 of 107
12/2/04 at 1:18pm
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I have a copy of Win2000Pro, but I don't wanna tease the beast..
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