Well getting the NP8130 is not a problem then as long as you are not planning to get the XM model correct me if I am wrong.

I think just 2720QM would do.

Anywayz I am going to get myself an NP8130

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Mucro Sager NP8130

Screen and Screen Type: 15.6 inch FHD/Matte 16: 9
SYSTEM CPU: CORE i7-2720QM 2.2 GHz (+ MYR486.86)
Graphics Card: nVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M w/1.5GB GDDR5
Thermal Compound: IC Diamond (+ MYR117.53)
SYSTEM MEMORY UPGRADE: 8GB DDR3 1333 SDRAM 2x4G
HARD DISK DRIVE UPGRADE: 500G 7200rpm SATA
Wireless Card: 802.11B+G+N Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Combo Card
OS: No OS (- MYR251.83)
OPTICAL DISK DRIVE | * Internal Optical Drive not included with HDD and Caddy Case purchase: 8X Super Multi Drive
External USB ODD Drive: none
Addon Slot 1: none
Express Card Slot: none
External: none
Carrying Bag: included
Sager Pixel Warranty: none
Sager Warranty | parts: 1 year warranty(parts)
Addon Local Mucro Warranty | labour: 1 year Regional carryin (labour)
Microsoft Office | only with OS: Microsoft Office Starter 2010
Rush Service | This is not Shipping and Handling: none
Extra AC Adapter: none
Extra Battery: none
Car Adapter: none
Mouse Addon: none
Mousepad Addon: none
Headphone Earphone Addon: none
Notebook Cooler: Zalman ZM-NC1000 NOTEBOOK COOLER (BLACK/ SILVER) (+ MYR174.59)

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Anyone have suggestions/critics on my choice of upgrades what can be improved and what not?

I think that 500gb is more than enough for me and I prefer my laptop to be really cool.

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Added on March 2, 2011, 8:11 pmPlus when I saw the review on xoticpc on NP8130 and NP8150 and saw the difference between a Matte screen and Glossy I just knew that going Matte is a clear win =)

This post has been edited by okf987: Mar 2 2011, 08:11 PM

I'm not sure if either mucro or cube.asia give that option to upgrade. Gona check it out than.

Thanks for the replies.

Yea I see it thanks for the replies =)

Can't wait for the new shipments to arrive!

I just noticed Sager now giving upgrades to Killer Network cards. Are they a good investment for my NP8130?

This post has been edited by okf987: Mar 3 2011, 09:03 AM

Noted I might get the Killer NC. Browsing the net for resellers that gives best price (mucro.asia, cubehub.asia and I might go for XoticPc).

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Added on March 3, 2011, 2:13 pmThis will probably be my final customization for the NP8130 tell me if there is room for improvements. (Upgrades are in Bold)

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15.6” FHD 16:9 LED Backlit Wide screen (1920x1080) Super Clear Matte Type Screen
- Standard Dead Pixel Policy
- -2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-2720QM, 2.2-3.3GHz, (32nm, 6MB L3 cache)
- - IC Diamond Thermal Compound - CPU + GPU
- nVidia GeForce GTX 460M 1,536MB PCI-Express GDDR5 DX11
- No Video Adapter
- ~ 8,192MB DDR3 1333MHz Dual Channel Memory (2 SODIMMS)-
- Standard Finish
- ~Combo 8x8x6x4x Dual Layer DVD +/-R/RW 5x DVD-RAM 24x CD-R/RW Drive w/Software
- ~ 80GB Intel X25-M Solid State Drive (SSD2 Serial-ATA II)
- ~ 500GB (w/ 4GB SSD Memory) Seagate XT 7200RPM NCQ Hybrid (Serial-ATA II 300 - 32MB Cache) in Optical Bay
- No Back Up Hard Drive
- NO External USB Optical Drive
- No Back Up Software
- No Floppy Drive
- Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo/SD/Mini-SD/MMC/RS)
- None Standard--
- Built-in 802.11 Wireless B/G/N - Stock Wireless Card + Bluetooth
- No Network Accessory
- Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
- No TV Tuner
- Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
- No Carrying Case
- Smart Li-ion Battery (8-Cell)
- No Car Adapter
- None Standard*
- No Dock/Hub/Adapter
- Integrated Fingerprint Reader
- No External Keyboard or Mouse
- No Notebook Cooler
- No Thanks, Please do not Overclock my system (Overclocking will add 3-6 business days to build time)
- No Operating System Standard - Drivers & Utility Software Only
- No Office Software
- No Software Bundle
- 3 Year Labor* 1 Year Parts Warranty Lifetime -24/7 DOMESTIC Based- Toll Free Telephone Tech Support (Labor Warranty through Xotic PC)
Includes FREE Shipping Both Ways for Warranty Repairs
- No Xotic PC Gear
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This post has been edited by okf987: Mar 3 2011, 02:13 PM

Noted thanks for the reply =)

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Added on March 5, 2011, 12:44 pmAlrite guys I just pre-finalized my NP8130 customization this is what I came up with.

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USD 1544 from cubehub.asia not including shipping charges. (#Option 1)

Display:15.6" Full HD LED-Backlit Display with Matte Finished Surface (1920 x 1080)
Zero Dead Pixel Insurance:None
Video & Graphics Card:Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M GPU with 1.5GB GDDR5 Video Memory
CPU Processor:2nd Generation Intel® Core? i7-2720QM Processor ( 6MB L3 Cache 2.20GHz) (add 160)
Thermal Compound:Stock Standard Thermal Compound
Operating System:No Operating System
Memory:8GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz - 2 X 4GB
Primary Hard Disk Drive:80GB Intel SATA2 Solid State Disk Drive (add 150)
Optical Drive :8X DVD±R/RW/4X DL Super-Multi Drive
Additional Hard Drive in Optical Drive Bay :320GB (7200rpm) HDD plus Caddy Case (add 75)
Wireless Network Card:Internal 802.11 B G N Wireless LAN Bluetooth Combo Module
Primary Battery:Smart Li-ION Battery Pack
TV-Tuner:None
Microsoft Office:New! Microsoft Office Starter 2010 - Included in Price
Additional Power Adapters:None
Additional Battery Pack:None
Additional Optical Drives:None
Warranty:Sager 1 Year Limited Parts and Labor Warranty (Both Shipment Cost by User)
Rush Service (This is not the Shipping & Handling Charge!):None

USD 1547 from XoticPc not including shipping charges (might go for them due to them having better warranty and reputation) (same spec's as above) (#Option 2)

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I decided to do away with the IC Diamond thermal compound trading that over for a intel 25xm SSD for performance over cooling and probably get a zalman lappy cooler. Also I do not think that Bigfoot's Killer Network card will make any significant difference (correct me if I am wrong). Overall what do you pros think of my selection? Room for improvements or upgrades you think I can throw away for and replace another?

And which reseller should I get it from taking everything into condition (Price, Before/After Sales Service, Reputation) Option #1 or Option#2? And since Sager has yet to recover from the SB flaw maybe I am missing some other sites out there or local resellers here on lowyat I could probably get my lappy from. Suggestions anyone?

And please excuse me for being indecisive just investing so much on a laptop want to get the best bang for my buck.

This post has been edited by okf987: Mar 5 2011, 12:44 PM

I got that email on 3/3/2011 so prob around 20th+

You can try asking them. Might wire transfer to them or money order.

I prefer Sager over any other fancy laptop with superb artistic design like Alienware of Asus G Series and since the brand is unknown to most local malaysians everyone will probably ignore it like its a piece of crap not worth stealing.

Hey guys just pre-finalized my customization of a NP8130. Let me know what you guys think.

And is adding the SSD really that important?

And to let you guys know that I will run more than 15+ Applications at once and browsers/games etc.

So let me know what needs improvement or what I can throw out for better upgrades.

Low rpm? I think you mean dump the SSD and get more HDD space yeah I prob will go for that.

Maybe get a better processor or upgrade to a NP 8150 and forgetting about SSD

Just worried about tempering with the new laptop. No confidence in installing the SSD myself. I read up about the SSD anthology from Anandtech that SSD performance will significantly drop after a period of time and prob needs a secure format and have to lookout for the best firmwares for that random write. But I still do not quite understand.

The applications that I am mostly going to open are maplestory,SC2,Mozzila firefox. I just am not sure whether my current customization is good enough running so many games at the same time plus I will leave my laptop on for long periods of time (and I mean very long if possible 24/7)

So let me know what you guys think or can suggest.

Because the SSD space is only 80gb?

And I just add that 7200 Rpm as an extra Hard Disk so I can store stuff,

And put my most used games/application into the SSD?

Oh now I understand because they only give upgrade to 7200 rpm no 5400 rpm.

This post has been edited by okf987: Mar 8 2011, 04:40 PM

Hey lamp =)

Yep that is probably what I will be going for. Since I rarely burn cd/dvd's or read them. I'll probably get a HDD for that optical drive slot and than get a external one locally.

And what do you think of my current laptops customization before I begin my order?

Display:15.6" Full HD LED-Backlit Display with Matte Finished Surface (1920 x 1080)
Zero Dead Pixel Insurance:None
Video & Graphics Card:Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M GPU with 1.5GB GDDR5 Video Memory
CPU Processor:2nd Generation Intel® Core? i7-2630QM Processor ( 6MB L3 Cache 2.00GHz)
Thermal Compound:Stock Standard Thermal Compound
Operating System:No Operating System
Memory:8GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz - 2 X 4GB
Primary Hard Disk Drive:80GB Intel SATA2 Solid State Disk Drive (add 150)
Optical Drive :8X DVD±R/RW/4X DL Super-Multi Drive
Additional Hard Drive in Optical Drive Bay :320GB (7200rpm) HDD plus Caddy Case (add 75)
Caddy Case Options:None
Wireless Network Card:Internal 802.11 B G N Wireless LAN Bluetooth Combo Module
Primary Battery:Smart Li-ION Battery Pack
TV-Tuner:None
Microsoft Office:New! Microsoft Office Starter 2010 - Included in Price
Additional Power Adapters:None
Additional Battery Pack:None
Additional Optical Drives:None
Warranty:Sager 1 Year Limited Parts and Labor Warranty (Both Shipment Cost by User)
Rush Service (This is not the Shipping & Handling Charge!):None

Cool now just have to wait... any idea how long till new shipments are out?

Yeah probably cubehub asia

I think in order for you to enjoy that 3% discount is pay them with anything besides credit card. Cheque, money order, Bank wire transfer.

And do note that they will only accept the amount in USD.

Its written somewhere on their site.

But if you want go to the garage sale>notebooks and pda section and look for people selling sager lappy's I believe there is only 2 local resellers but warranty they bear the charges.

Correct any of the above info if I am wrong.

I emailed them they have yet to reply...

COD in JB which website?

If you have done so earlier I wont have to bother looking at Cubehub.

So if we buy from you including your regional warranty. Can we drop off our laptops to your Malaysia Based service center for warranty/service?

Quote me the best price for NP8130 with your warranty and shipping and with the below specs:
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Screen and Screen Type: 15.6 inch FHD/Matte 16: 9
SYSTEM CPU: CORE i7-2720QM 2.2 GHz
Graphics Card: nVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M w/1.5GB GDDR5
Thermal Compound: Stock Standard
SYSTEM MEMORY UPGRADE: 8GB DDR3 1333 SDRAM 2x4G
HARD DISK DRIVE UPGRADE: Intel SSD2 80GB
Wireless Card: 802.11B+G+N Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Combo Card
OS: No OS
OPTICAL DISK DRIVE: 8X Super Multi Drive
Addon Slot 1: none
Express Card Slot: none
External: none
Carrying Bag: included
Sager Pixel Warranty: none
Sager Warranty | parts: 1 year warranty(parts)
Addon Local Mucro Warranty | labour: 1 year Regional carryin (labour)
Microsoft Office | only with OS: Microsoft Office Starter 2010
Rush Service | This is not Shipping and Handling: none
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Will he cover shipping warranty?