I've read everyone's review who bought the 5680 and they are all great and in great detail. So instead of boring everyone with the details here’s my version without all the fluff.
Here's what I got:
Sager 5680-S
-Display: UXGA Wide Angle View 15" LCD
-Processor: 3.0GHZ P4 800 FSB w/ Hyperthreading
-Video: Radeon 9600 PRO 128MB DDR (M10-P)
-RAM: 1024MB 400DDR Dual Channel (2-512MB)
-Hard Drive #1: 60GB 7200RPM
-Hard Drive #2: 80GB 4200RPM
-Media Drive: 8X DVD/24X10X24 CDRW Combo Drive
-XP Pro Operating System
-Keyboard Layout: USA
-2 Batteries
-Wireless Network: Integrated Wireless
Here's what I think:
Screen is nice with no noticeable dead pixels. Maybe I’m lucky who know? DVDs look very good.
WiFi is great! Hooked up a network between my other laptop (Win2K) and this one with XP Pro. DSL & Network was up and running in less than 10 minutes. I have no problems with range either. Connection is good from my bedroom, basement, and back porch. It would probably work in my car too but I haven't tried it yet.
DVD/RW works great but the speed could be a little better. I've had no problems with coasters.
In my opinion, 2 Batteries are a must. I haven't really tested it yet but it looks like I'm only getting a little more than an hour and that's just surfing the web. I'll let you guys know once I test this out.
The speed seems to be okay but I guess I expected more. I'm not much of a gamer but I do lots of Video editing and that puts a machine under as much stress if not more than games ever will. With that said, I haven't had any problems with my video editing but it sure slows this system down to a craw. Even though I haven't had any problems with this it's probably best to buy a tower for this process. But ever since I bought my first laptop I was hooked and you'll never see me behind a desk using a tower, other than at work that is.
Lastly, the keyboard seems to have a little flex in the middle. Maybe it does and maybe it doesn't and I'm just use to my other laptop who knows.
Well there you have it. No sugar coating and with out all the fluff. I've only had this machine for a few days and it seems to be a very solid laptop but that's what you would expect and would accept nothing less.
I've noticed many individuals on this forum having problems with their new purchases and they all seem to be content with them. Why on earth would you pay a premium price for something and not demand a flawless product? If I wanted a sub-standard product I would have bought a Hewlett-Packard.
Here's what I got:
Sager 5680-S
-Display: UXGA Wide Angle View 15" LCD
-Processor: 3.0GHZ P4 800 FSB w/ Hyperthreading
-Video: Radeon 9600 PRO 128MB DDR (M10-P)
-RAM: 1024MB 400DDR Dual Channel (2-512MB)
-Hard Drive #1: 60GB 7200RPM
-Hard Drive #2: 80GB 4200RPM
-Media Drive: 8X DVD/24X10X24 CDRW Combo Drive
-XP Pro Operating System
-Keyboard Layout: USA
-2 Batteries
-Wireless Network: Integrated Wireless
Here's what I think:
Screen is nice with no noticeable dead pixels. Maybe I’m lucky who know? DVDs look very good.
WiFi is great! Hooked up a network between my other laptop (Win2K) and this one with XP Pro. DSL & Network was up and running in less than 10 minutes. I have no problems with range either. Connection is good from my bedroom, basement, and back porch. It would probably work in my car too but I haven't tried it yet.
DVD/RW works great but the speed could be a little better. I've had no problems with coasters.
In my opinion, 2 Batteries are a must. I haven't really tested it yet but it looks like I'm only getting a little more than an hour and that's just surfing the web. I'll let you guys know once I test this out.
The speed seems to be okay but I guess I expected more. I'm not much of a gamer but I do lots of Video editing and that puts a machine under as much stress if not more than games ever will. With that said, I haven't had any problems with my video editing but it sure slows this system down to a craw. Even though I haven't had any problems with this it's probably best to buy a tower for this process. But ever since I bought my first laptop I was hooked and you'll never see me behind a desk using a tower, other than at work that is.
Lastly, the keyboard seems to have a little flex in the middle. Maybe it does and maybe it doesn't and I'm just use to my other laptop who knows.
Well there you have it. No sugar coating and with out all the fluff. I've only had this machine for a few days and it seems to be a very solid laptop but that's what you would expect and would accept nothing less.
I've noticed many individuals on this forum having problems with their new purchases and they all seem to be content with them. Why on earth would you pay a premium price for something and not demand a flawless product? If I wanted a sub-standard product I would have bought a Hewlett-Packard.
