I still don't get why is there a need to be so offended, especially from a not well known reviewer or review site. I don't even know the review if Arvi haven't pointed out in here. I think there is no need to be so angry, I doubt people will take into consideration for reading the review (at least not a big portion compared to notebookcheck etc)

AW is a PREMIUM grade laptop, so its price will be higher. Just like the HP Omen while Z5 can be considered consumer grade. Both are in two different category. I personally tried the HP Omen and I can ensure you the material is really better than Z5.

Just ignore the review, no point arguing in a review which hardly can get 10k++ viewer

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I also facing the same problem like you, sometime i using the external HDD will appear the same problem like you (disconnect & connect issue) but not all USB port have some problem (it will work fine when you change to other USB port) Sometime I also feel like electric on the surface of the White dashboard (surface with the keybroad button) when I plugged a external HDD (Got power supply type) or the hdmi (not everytime, it depend the laptop is put on what surface).
Mr. Adil said try put on other table or different surface to avoid the electric problem (it work for me but sometime is hard to put on different table due to the wire not long enough.) and the Connect & disconnet issue maybe is some external hdd not support the USB port, just try to change to other USB port this also work for me sometime.

Hi miong93,

If I remember correctly your external HDD is a desktop version with enclosure, the Z5 3.0 USB port doesn't have enough power to load desktop grade external HDD.

Try using smaller external drive like WD passport to connect to the charging USB.

i'm not going to say Z5 is like the king of the hill. It isn't, and its situational.


Back in Dec 14 this is probably one of the better ones you can buy at a certain price bracket. Like I said in my comment, if you go beyond a certain price bracket, you don't want to look at the Z5, there are other laptops (non Illegear even) to look at if you're already, say for example looking at RM6000-7000 bracket.


I actually liked the Omen though. I do agree that the material design is very eye-catching. I was actually looking at a unit in 1U in December right before committing my purchase (to another laptop), and frankly speaking I think its a design that's different from the usual HP. Then again, I'll talk about the Omen in HP threads, not here.


What I'm upset about is the amount of... misinformation, that said I did some typo errors which no matter how you look at it is a grave mistake (like saying 970m as 980m LOL)


but that said, I feel that the basis of the article that focuses solely on "price per features" is too shaky, all more because the Z5 should sit in between of the Nitro V and the Alienware, not as a direct competition to any of them, or it really is the direct competitor to the Acer Nitro V..

Dunno, the article... if it was truthful, even if its a bad review, I think I would have agreed with it rather than voicing out my opinion.

Guys. I received an email from illegear saying my order is ready.... will i get it tomorrow by anychance? I m itchy hahaha!

Tomorrow is sunday,if base on their website show,
OPERATING HOURS
Mon – Sat: 10:00 am – 7:30 pm

Ooohhhh noooo hahaha. Nvm then

steady! be prepared! and welcome to the club!

Wahahahaha! I m so surprised! Superb service i must say!

Can you believe it? I receives the email at 7.05pm. Can u believe Illegear deliver the Z5 to me at 10.30pm juz now. I m totally un hyper mode and yes! B4 istill hav slight doubt on fheir service and now i must say hell yeah! Their service is indeed Top Notch!



This post has been edited by kennykong85: May 9 2015, 10:44 PM

whoa, like you'e on the Z5 now? LOL

i can only imagine your excitement. HAHA!

I think I didn't use an external HDD to show you during my visit at the showroom. I used an external optical drive to show you the usb issue. It is a normal laptop optical drive in a caddy bay. My friend 2 years old laptop have no problem powering it up (plug and play) tho.

I also tested with other normal external HDD (which is not a desktop version with enclosure), it sometimes is able to detect the external hdd, but sometime it will keep disconnect and reconnect back. Like what the "review" mentioned.

I feels that it is maybe an hardware flaw. But I don't know whether it is covered in the warranty or not. Since there will hardly be any replacement of component for me already (since it need to change the whole mobo).

Please tell me what I should do now ? Cause I find it quite tough for me to be away from my Z5 as it needs it for work purpose.

nampak macam my case nie>>>>>i used to have this problem with right two usb ports..then it became worse and all usb ports can work except 2.0 usb port...then change mobo..settled

Mine happen since day 1 I receive my Z5. Last time I showed Prince J, he use his iphone to test the usb port, and it works. So I assume it should be no problem (we didn't test external HDD)
But it is not the case, external HDD and now even my Samsung S5 have issue in it already. It will disconnect and reconnect on a random occasion when I plugged in the usb cable (samsung cable and external HDD cable)
It happens most of the time but on some rare case it won't happen. Very weird

Can u force run the fans to 100%.

If so is it a function key??

Please check out the first post in this thread. There are a lists of Macro/shortcut key you can use

Maybe if ur external hdd got double head, u can try to plug in at the same time. It works for my old laptop.

Hi Miong,

That sounds pretty much like the Z5 USB 3.0 port doesn't have enough power supply for your USB device, can you send to us for tests?

I suggest you to try what kenny suggest, use 2 ports for connecting the power demanding USB device.

FN + 1

Hi not sure if this is the right place to ask. I'm considering buying either the z5 or s5. But leaning more on the z5 due to its looks. May I know if it is possible to upgrade the gpu for either one in the future? Thanks.

For upgrading GPU, only our D, RS and RX series can do that in future. Feel free to drop by our office to take a look of all models

http://www.illegear.com/getting-here

walao weh that lyn review...