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 Sager : Mobile Gaming @ Its Best v2, NP5160, NP5165, NP5175 w/ GT500 series

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post Apr 4 2011, 12:33 PM

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Lowyat Plaza sells them....like RM20 or something. Real cheap. But I don't really trust the sellers though; check the connectors, and the screw holes. Take your harddrive with you to test it if you can.
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post Apr 4 2011, 12:37 PM

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I don't know about "Imitation Unit". So that's why you need to test it first haha. Caddy case is universal, not only Sager.

If it fits, it fits. Just make sure the connector is right (SATA to SATA caddy).
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post Apr 4 2011, 01:33 PM

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Yep, 12.7mm thick. The pics looks better than what I have right now tongue.gif
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post Apr 5 2011, 04:05 PM

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biggrin.gif Have I missed anything? haha

Just flashed my BIOS to the latest one...

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post Apr 6 2011, 05:05 PM

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No charger? Have you checked the Styrofoam on the sides?

EDIT: Oh wait just saw your updated post. Haha.

Congratulations biggrin.gif !

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post Apr 6 2011, 06:59 PM

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No problems so far?
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post Apr 6 2011, 08:25 PM

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QUOTE(cryogenist @ Apr 6 2011, 10:20 PM)
ic... As you know in NBR, the culprit that is responsible for the random freezes is still not found yet.

I just asked my friend who have the 1st batch of NP8130, he say that he has experienced 2 freezes since his purchase.
and something weird. why isn't my post count increasing?
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I've been following that thread since day 1.

I myself have not been plagued with the freezes at all. Just issues with Corsair drives.

And your friend here, which first batch are you talking about? The one before the Sandy Bridge recalls or the first batch after the SB fixes (I am in this category)?
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post Apr 7 2011, 06:20 AM

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QUOTE(cryogenist @ Apr 6 2011, 10:35 PM)
@This is a Lamp

The first batch before the SB recall saga. My friend bought the laptop straightaway after it was announced. Haha.

From what he told me, the problem arises if he attempt to switch off the touchpad.
But from that NBR thread, those who never installed the Hotkeys drivers still experienced freezes.
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Well the first batch SBs had the freezes concurrently. Somehow a small defective number went through the newer batches after the SB fixes.

The problem with the freezes is that it's random; there were many things tried and done but just too many variables. Then again, I remember one NBR member who was complaining all the time...he installed Linux instead, and no freezes at all. So "maybe" it might be Windows.
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post Apr 7 2011, 09:18 AM

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Aluene,

I tried your suggestion regarding the ACHI/IDE changes (SSD) in BIOS...but unfortunately it does not work. Did the same on my netbook, same result.

I just got my RMA number, so I'll be replacing the SSD tomorrow.

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post Apr 7 2011, 12:27 PM

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QUOTE(ALeUNe @ Apr 7 2011, 02:13 PM)
Yup, you might have bad SSD.
RMA is the way.
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The weird thing was, it was working for a whole month since day one of my laptop. Sad. cry.gif
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post Apr 7 2011, 01:45 PM

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QUOTE(kahjye @ Apr 7 2011, 03:39 PM)
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sager branded bag?
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It's different for every reseller. Sometimes they give you good bags, sometimes no. The bag that included with mine is actually REALLY good, surprisingly.
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post Apr 7 2011, 02:03 PM

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My laptop is doing well with the slower Momentus XT (the OS loads fast though). Other than that, my Corsair SSD will be returned for replacement tomorrow, and I have a Crucial C300 SSD incoming next week hopefully.

Playing Crysis 2 multiplayer these days; pretty awesome. But I saw a hacker (so fast?) last night. 31 kills no deaths, and all his kills are headshots hahaha. Made the server so boring zzzz.
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post Apr 7 2011, 02:14 PM

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I'm studying as well. But have a part time job (playing guitar in a restaurant) here in Australia, and my recent work experience with an Engineering company in Malaysia (RM500 per month, cheapo :|) to fund my accessories haha; my first three years I did not spend a lot, so the money accumulated somehow.

Now I have the desire to spend it all biggrin.gif !
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post Apr 7 2011, 03:30 PM

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QUOTE(jimmykvt @ Apr 7 2011, 04:59 PM)
Thanks kahjye and carbonytte for the quick reply.

I think it is good to include such information regarding the shipping cost and tax free information in the main post for reference.

Oh yea, This is a lamp, I came across one of your topic in xoticpc regarding making payment from one country, but sending the laptop to another country.
In your case, you made the payment in Australia and requested the laptop be sent to Holland.
How did that work out? Did they allow you to do it in that way?

And is the shipping cost flat rate across the world? No matter you are shipping to Holland, Malaysia, Australia or any part of the world, the shipping cost is still the same?

Thank you. Forgive me for throwing lots of questions, just wish to get some answers for my doubt before placing an order smile.gif
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OH ! Hahaha you dug up an old topic! It was when I was trying to buy my NP8690 /

They allowed me actually. It was an easy transaction; I did a foreign exchange transfer from Australia and did a change of delivery address to Holland. It was perfect smile.gif Shipping cost varies from countries though, and the tax varies; e.g. 200Euro tax for the laptop in Holland (urgh) and no tax for Malaysia.
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post Apr 7 2011, 09:05 PM

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In truth, the 485m still reigns supreme over the 6970m; the 485m has features built into (CUDA, PhysX etc.) even if the gains from the benchmarks are only a few centimeters higher. The ATI/AMD lineup has been plagued with slow release of Catalyst drivers (although I would think that they already have support for the 6970m.) The 485m has plenty of driver releases (3 - 4 already), but none have native support...yet.
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post Apr 8 2011, 06:07 AM

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QUOTE(Amal @ Apr 8 2011, 12:58 AM)
yeah... kinda aiming for that one too... unfortunately i'm not a student... need to topup extra RM2xx for home premium... tongue.gif

sometimes, thinking of getting a 8150 instead... afraid of the GTX 460M limitation...  sweat.gif

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Yeah... ur probably right though...

wish i have the strength to save up my salary every month for the sake of SAGER... hahaha  laugh.gif

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Prince J seems trustable... especially he sells many other things...

but, when i look at the person who ordered from him on batch 1... mostly are new accounts holder...  sweat.gif
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I don't know but I still think the GTX 460m is a good card...many underestimate it. I've seen users run Crysis 2 900p Extreme settings with it.
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post Apr 8 2011, 08:20 AM

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The limitation only lies with your power adapter being able to handle higher powered cards (e.g. 485m and 6970m).

Other than that, it is definitely possible to put the new GPU in the NP8130 to replace your 460m. I'd suggest waiting for the 6970m though, if you're tight on monies!

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post Apr 8 2011, 11:22 AM

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Metro 2033 still buggered haha. I don't have that game to test it though.

Some disheartening news for the NP8170 users from Sager:
The Sager NP8170 system will be split into 2 internal models, one with an NVIDIA GPU and the other with an AMD GPU. Note that these two models each require their own system version and GPUs will NOT be interchangeable. So, if you order an NVIDIA GPU system you will not be able to swap to an AMD GPU later, and vice versa.

New update regarding freezing issues from Sager:

System Freezing Issues: With help from many of , users, we have been able to sort out all the issues that were causing system freezing, and have worked with Clevo to resolve them. To just share some quick facts – since the B2 to B3 chipset revision, sager has shipped over 3000 units and we have only received one freezing system report, and that was a notebookreview forum user. Even this isolated incident was resolved by our latest BIOS revision.

We understand that many of other users on the forums may be experiencing issues still, but these should be on the B2 revision systems that are still due to be recalled. We are working diligently to provide recall program details in May-June’11, and assure you that your unit will be returned without freezing issues. We appreciate your patience.

New BIOSes (P150HM should be flashable with P151HM):
New firmware for P170HM :

2011/1/14
1. System BIOS 1.00.02 and EC firmware 1.00.02.
2. Solve “sometimes system spends several seconds to boot up” issue.
3. Run step1.bat to update system BIOS, run step2.bat to update EC firmware.
ftp://cftp.clevo.com.tw/ALLBIOS/P170HM/P17HM_0202.zip

2011/2/25
1. System BIOS 1.01.02.
2. Support Intel B3 version chipset.
ftp://cftp.clevo.com.tw/ALLBIOS/P170HM/BIOS_102.zip

2011/3/18
1. EC firmware 1.00.03.
2. Solve “sometimes system VGA SMBus detection can’t work properly” issue.
ftp://cftp.clevo.com.tw/ALLBIOS/P170HM/EC_03.zip

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New firmwares for P150HM

2011/1/14
1. System BIOS 1.00.03 and EC firmware 1.00.02.
2. Solve “sometimes system spends several seconds to boot up” issue.
3. Run step1.bat to update system BIOS, run step2.bat to update EC firmware.
ftp://cftp.clevo.com.tw/ALLBIOS/P15xHM/P15HM_0302.zip

2011/2/25
1. System BIOS 1.01.04.
2. Support Intel B3 version chipset.
ftp://cftp.clevo.com.tw/ALLBIOS/P15xHM/BIOS_104.zip

2011/3/25
1. System BIOS 1.01.06 and EC firmware 1.00.04.
2. Solve F2 and F7 keys no function issue.
3. Modify DMI data.
4. Run step1.bat to update EC firmware, run step2.bat to update system BIOS.
ftp://cftp.clevo.com.tw/ALLBIOS/P15xHM/P15HM10604.zip

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post Apr 8 2011, 04:03 PM

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QUOTE(Devina_8 @ Apr 8 2011, 05:51 PM)
Hello guys...has anybody ever ordered a np7280 , how is it? I was looking forward to order from mucro asia? Anybidy bought from there? Recieved their units without any problem?
I costumized spec below fir it:
Screen and Screen Type: 17.3 inch FHD/GT 16: 9
SYSTEM CPU: CORE i7-950 3.06 GHz
Graphics Card: 2x AMD Radeon HD 6970M w/2GB w Add. AC Adapter w Power Converter Box (+ MYR2,665.51)
Thermal Compound: IC Diamond (+ MYR116.80)
SYSTEM MEMORY UPGRADE: 6GB DDR3 1333 3x2GB
HARD DISK DRIVE UPGRADE: 500G 7200rpm w/4G SSD (+ MYR290.30)
2ND HARD DISK DRIVE UPGRADE: none
3RD HARD DISK DRIVE UPGRADE: none
Wireless Card: Bigfoot networks Killer Wireless-N 1102
OS: MS Windows 7 Home Premium
OPTICAL DISK DRIVE | * Internal Optical Drive not included with HDD and Caddy Case purchase: 6x Blu-Ray Reader/8x Super Multi Combo (+ MYR210.21)
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It woukd cost ne around 10k rm.....how is it so far? As i saw ever in notebookcheck it can handke metro 2033 at ulta around 35 frames...lol
But i want to make sure mucro is ok
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Any exp with this laptop?? So far i am having m15x and i really felt in love with tjis ministry of powers named np 7280!!!
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The NP7280 is the fastest laptop right now.

Desktop Processors, SLI configs, a ton of RAM, 3 HDD bays. What more can you ask for?
The needy and greedy people would want this laptop. biggrin.gif
As for dealing with Mucro, that I can't help you.
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It's 3:26am here.....
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