hmmm...USPS...in their FAQ they recommend using UPS with their Express Shipping though. but i guess that would be really expensive.
To get their quote on shipping...just sign up as member and check out the item to see?

@Bibima
it's the Sager N8662
http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8662-built-...0tu-p-2564.html

Hi, u interested in NP8662 too.. actually I am interested too but I need to save some money for the next 2 months or so,

but last week, Out of curiousity, I email to enquire about this model but they replied will need to wait till early April to get ur lappy if u order now bcos Clevo has stopped shipping the models to Sager due to a change in graphic cards (GTX260M) for NP8662.

BTW, if u wanna buy.. u wanna buy the matte display (1900X1200) or glossy display (1680X1050)? Which is better?

Yea, the np8660 page now redirects user to the np8662, thank god, that it's possible to upgrade the video card on the Np8660, or else, it would've been a real turn off.

I would go for the glossy display. It makes the display more sharp and clear. That's for me. but some people go for the matte display because of the glare. I really don't mind it...depends on how u angle the display.

I was doing more browsing and came across Sager NP5797....bigger screen and better Gpu... the 280M. I might get that instead...problem is it's heavy! and i travel a lot.

On their spec page....it shows the GT9800 GTX but on their customize and buy page...it's the 280M. I think they are upgrading the GPU for it. the price for my spec would be about USD1900 excluding shipping of USD200.

this would be helpful for MGPU comparison....http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-G.....-List.844.0.html

From it...the 9800GTX and the 280M is a huge leap.

This post has been edited by WildChai: Mar 17 2009, 07:50 PM

but the screen highest reso is only 1680X1050 which means this will be ur highest reso if u wanna play games.. but if I take 1920X1200, I can play at this reso which is better right?

yep, but you wont really see the difference on a 15/17" screen.

for comparison, Dell 24" Monitors use 1920x1200 native reso

I'm going to the UK for holidays soon. Are there any resellers of either Clevo or Sager there?

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Added on March 18, 2009, 11:57 amI just received an email reply from xoticpc. I must say...really quick. I sent a query regarding shipping method and cost. This is taken from the reply. And they recommend shipping with UPS.

@Corad
i thought you used USPS and they provide tracking too right?

"Xotic PC gladly accepts International Orders! For any International Order (Outside of US/Canada/PR/GU) we require payment via Bank Wire, Check or Money Order. PayPal is not accepted for international orders and we only accept Credits Cards from the US or Canadian Banks. You would need to contact your local customs office for estimates due on taxes/duties. The International shipping rates are listed below:

International USPS Global Express Mail @ $223 - No tracking information provided.
International UPS @ $249 - Tracking Information Provided (Recommended shipping method)

When you're ready to make your purchase, please type in my name – Justin W -- in the "Comments box" as you place your online order at: http://www.xoticpc.com The "Comments Box" is on the bottom of all our checkout pages. I will personally check your order once it comes through for faster processing

I truly thank you for your interest in Xotic PC. Please let me know how i can be of further assistance.

Thanks, Justin Woitte"

This post has been edited by WildChai: Mar 18 2009, 11:57 AM

hi Corad,

I need ur advice here as I am quite keen on model NP8660.

Since your lappy is just a 15.4" but you opted for 1920X1200, would it be too small for text reading and internet browsing? Do you need to zoom everytime you surf net or word processing tasks? Why wouldn't you just go for 1680X1040 initially?

yeap, tracking is provided under the USD223. Can track online but its not real time. Lags about a few hours.

Its the NP8662 now

In normal usage(email, word processing etc) everything will look the same. Dosent matter if its 1920x1200 or 1280x800

only when it comes to games, the edges will become slightly smoother. I choose that option because its really really troublesome to upgrade the monitor on your own

Ha, then u wanna upgrade it to GTX260M??

Monitor oso can be upgraded? How?

This post has been edited by dveHetal3: Mar 19 2009, 12:24 PM

I actually do, not the monitor, but just the GPU, and maybe CPU in the future. It's pretty modular so it'll be easy. Can't say the same for the monitor though, Have a feeling you'll have to dismantle the whole laptop before you can release the ribbon cable of the LCD from the mobo.

Hey 000022, why ur name shows as 22 instead of 000022?

For those who purchase their sager....

Can I have measurements (Height x Length x Width) of the box that was delivered to your home? And the weight too.

Want to ask a friend of mine to get it back for me from the states.

thanks

Nope, i'm not thinking of upgrading anything for the next few years. you can replace the monitor, but its just as hard buying one as fitting it on

@WildChai
its about 3/4 the size of a fruit box. like when you buy apples in bulk. think it was around 7Kg ?

staying in uni accommodation so din't keep the boxes

Whoa someone got NP5797 is it with GT 280m

sadly nooo i got the NP5797 but with the 9800m GTX, wait for next month payment to upgrade mine... my cousin are helping me out to upgrade my gpu...

damm dude, sager/clevo are really updating their system with latest technology, very fast indeed.... im proud to be a sager/clevo owner!!

a rival of the NP9262?? the clevo M980NU!!


http://www.notebookcheck.net/Hands-On-Clev...ok.14554.0.html

:: Processor
Intel Core 2 Extreme X9100 3.06 GHz
:: Mainboard
NVIDIA 9400M G (MCP79MX)
:: Memory
2048 MB, DDR3 PC3-8500F, 2x1024MB, max. 8GB
:: Graphics adapter (SLI GTX 280M!!!)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M - 1024 MB, Core: 583 MHz, Memory: 950 MHz, GDDR3 VRAM, 7.15.11.7936
:: Display
18.4 Zoll 16:9, 1920x1080 pixel, Full HD TFT, glossy: yes
:: Harddisk
320 GB - 5400 rpm, 320GB 5400rpm WDC WD32 00BEVT-22ZCT
:: Soundcard
HD Audio
:: Connections
1 Express Card 54mm, 4 USB, 1 Firewire, 1 DVI, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata,
:: Networking
NVIDIA nForce 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ,
:: Optical drive
TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633A
:: Size
height x width x depth (in mm): x x
:: Weight
5.35 kg
:: Battery
68.82 Wh Lithium-Ion, 14.8V 4650mAh

p/s: so anyone wanna buy it when it come out out??? ahahahaha lolz

This post has been edited by Bankster: Mar 20 2009, 04:13 PM

NVIDIA 9400M G (MCP79MX)?

A very lousy GC, isn't it???

for an integrated chip, the 9400M is ahead of the rest.

and when you get bored of it, switch if off and start using those 280GTX's in SLi

That's the onboard graphics chipset, GTX 280m SLI FTW.

I'll be looking forward for the bios update/flash support for gtx 280m in np9262 . Accordingly there shouldn't be a problem fitting gtx 280m sli in np9262 only awaiting clevo to officially anounce it and release the bios support although the chances looks kinna bleak for clevo to continue upgrade support for d900/901c series.

Bro, check your facts and do abit of homework before throwing out your comment.