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To Sager or not to Sager that is the question?

post #1 of 19
12/9/04 at 10:55pm
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I've been researching the Sager NP-4750-V, for the last month or more trying to decide whether I should by it or buy a more popular model like HP or the other guys. I can't find very many good reviews from anywhere except here for Sager, and I'm just not sure if I trust it, or should I start considering Hypersonic or downsizing to the Uniwill Case that ABS is using. I really like the 17" screen and full keyboard but a little scared of the weight. I wonder about the tech support issue but the only company these days with good support is Apple (which I have actually started considering).

I'm trying to replace my home desktop thats over 4 years old and my office desktop that is even older. I do some CAD work as well as Photoshop stuff, but I'll be honest and say that I'm really looking for this level system for games and a longer lifespan. I hope not to replace this for another 5 years.

Any feedback would be great. Thanks
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post #2 of 19
12/9/04 at 11:09pm
from experience I say don't get an HP. Just about everyone at my work with an HP laptop has had problems with it. I've been researching several laptops including HP, Dell, AW and Sager and finally ordered my 4750v last weekend. PCTorque has been the most responsive company I've dealt with and have answered all my questions very quickly, seems like the way to go, but we'll see when I get my machine. hope that helps
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post #3 of 19
12/9/04 at 11:11pm
To Sager...
That's all you need to know...
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post #4 of 19
12/9/04 at 11:26pm
I second that!!
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post #5 of 19
12/9/04 at 11:30pm
Thread Starter 

So the next question is?

Why buy from PC torque instead of Sager directly, or why not buy from Hypersonic (There Identical systems aren't they) whats the difference?
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post #6 of 19
12/9/04 at 11:35pm
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Originally Posted by jsarge36
I've been researching the Sager NP-4750-V, for the last month or more trying to decide whether I should by it or buy a more popular model like HP or the other guys.
I'd stay away from HP, Compaq, or Sony. Particularly Sony.


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Originally Posted by jsarge36
I can't find very many good reviews from anywhere except here for Sager, and I'm just not sure if I trust it, or should I start considering Hypersonic or downsizing to the Uniwill Case that ABS is using.
Hypersonic is a Sager reseller, just like PCT. I haven't read much about ABS laptops.


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Originally Posted by jsarge36
I really like the 17" screen and full keyboard but a little scared of the weight. I wonder about the tech support issue but the only company these days with good support is Apple (which I have actually started considering).

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Why buy from PC torque instead of Sager directly, or why not buy from Hypersonic (There Identical systems aren't they) whats the difference?
Serious issues with Sager (that I have read on these forums) are rare. And usually, PCT steps in to assist their customers. That is why I reccomend anyone buying a Sager to go with them.

The 4750 isn't really that heavy. The full-size keyboard is cool and 17" of screen real estate is hard to pass up. Anyway, if you have more specific questions, please post them. There are a few 4750 owners here that will be more than happy to answer them. To start here is a review.
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post #7 of 19
12/9/04 at 11:42pm
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Is Hypersonic a Sager reseller or are both companies just using Clevo cases?
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post #8 of 19
12/10/04 at 12:00am
Clevo is the ODM and Sager is the OEM. Hypersonic, PCT, and even Voodoo (on some models) are resellers.

Someone here just bought the EX-7 (or 9860). He should have some insight on Hypersonic's policies and customer service.
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post #9 of 19
12/10/04 at 12:06am
Hypersonic is not a Sager reseller.
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post #10 of 19
12/10/04 at 12:39am
Well for a start - you won't be able to play the latest games for the next five years on ANY PC you buy today, at best - assuming you upgrade the video card and maybe the CPU to the latest available at the end of 12 months (just before they stop selling upgrades for the system you buy today) you might get 3 years out of it. As for Sager/Clevo reliability and build quality - they're tops, and customer support in my experience is as good as you'll get anywhere, just my .02.
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post #11 of 19
12/10/04 at 12:42am
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Originally Posted by fastlappy
I second that!!
I'll third it!
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post #12 of 19
12/10/04 at 12:47am
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Originally Posted by sonicwind
Hypersonic is not a Sager reseller.
How is that? If not, they are a Clevo reseller. Oh well, for the purpose of this thread there is not much difference.
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post #13 of 19
12/10/04 at 12:51am
Well, heck, I guess I done did learn wrong here. I had read (and passed on to others) that Hypersonic was a reseller. So, they are an OEM like Sager?
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post #14 of 19
12/10/04 at 12:56am
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In continuing my research, I think that Sager offers lifetime support but Hypersonic only has 1 yr 24/7 support unless you extend. However Hyper brags that they do 72 hr tests and such. But lifetime still seems like a better deal even if they take awhile to get back to you.
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post #15 of 19
12/10/04 at 1:19am
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Originally Posted by jsarge36
In continuing my research, I think that Sager offers lifetime support but Hypersonic only has 1 yr 24/7 support unless you extend. However Hyper brags that they do 72 hr tests and such. But lifetime still seems like a better deal even if they take awhile to get back to you.
I am pretty sure that Sager does the 72 hour burn in as well, its just that if you opt to go OSless (made up a new word..hehehe) they will remove it after the burn in.
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post #16 of 19
12/10/04 at 2:48am
This (5670) is my second laptop, and I love the thing, I will never buy another machine that is not a sager
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post #17 of 19
12/10/04 at 2:50am
Maybe already said, but:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageously slow computers, or to buy laptops from a reputable dealer, and by purchasing, speed up...
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post #18 of 19
12/10/04 at 3:35am
Hypersonic offers lifetime support as well (on all their systems).
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post #19 of 19
12/10/04 at 8:07am
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Originally Posted by YellowC4S
To Sager...
That's all you need to know...
I Nth that! (not sure what number we're up to )
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