Hey gang, new to the custom-laptop world and wondering if I might have gotten in over my head on specs for price, quality... I am not finding too many posts on Sager reviews and/or the configuration(s) that I have opted for, but please give me your opinions' on the following:
This is the machine I put together, and now having a little buyer's remorse (and I haven't even received it yet!!!) grrrrrrrrrr
Product Quantity Price Total
Sager 2180
Sager 2180 Ultimate Custom Laptop Gaming Notebook Computer (Built on the Compal NBLB2) Qty: 1
Custom Made Vinyl Notebook Skin: Enter Skin # at Checkout / Email us the Design You Desire Qty: 1
15.6” Full HD (1920x1080)16:9 LED Backlit Super Clear Glossy Widescreen (w/o FP early Oct) Qty: 1
30 Day No Questions Asked Money Back Guarantee! (Others only give you 15 days) Qty: 1
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD5650 1024MB PCI-Express GDDR3 Graphics Qty: 1
Intel® Core™ i7-720QM CALPELLA Clarksfield Processor, 1.60-2.80GHz, (45nm, 6MB L3 cache) Qty: 1
Arctic Silver 5 High Performance Premium Thermal Compound - CPU + GPU Qty: 1
4GB (4096MB) DDR3 1333MHz SDRAM (2 SODIMMs) (2gb + 2gb) Qty: 1
500GB l 7200RPM I SATA II-300 (16MB Cache Buffer) Qty: 1
8X DVD±R / RW / 4X + Dual Layer Drive with Software Qty: 1
Integrated-Built In Fingerprint Reader (Free!) Qty: 1
Enhanced High Definition 3D Audio Sound System with S/P DIF Digital Output - SB Compatible Qty: 1
Integrated Built-In Bluetooth Module + EDR Qty: 1
Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Digital Video Camera (Built In Webcam!) Qty: 1
Integrated Built in 10/1000 Fast Ethernet / LAN Network Card Qty: 1
Integrated Built in Intel 5100 Advanced-N WiFi Link Qty: 1
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit Installed (64 and 32 bit CD included with drivers) Qty: 1
Standard 11.1V Smart Li-Polymer Battery Pack 3800mAh, 42.18Wh Qty: 1
Standard Full Range AC Adapter with Power Cord Qty: 1
Anyway, I just came from an HP dv-5 1004nr (it served my net browsing needs, but media LACKED)
and while I was semi-happy with that in '08, I needed more punch, and wanted the ability to pump down on some pc gaming as well, the titles for pc are just to good to pass up....
My HP ran me about $900 when all was said and done, after upgrades, and the Sager I ordered (yesterday evening) ran about $1,400 after all "customizing" was done...
Thoughts???
-worried about quality and longevity,
siggy
This is the machine I put together, and now having a little buyer's remorse (and I haven't even received it yet!!!) grrrrrrrrrr
Product Quantity Price Total
Sager 2180
Sager 2180 Ultimate Custom Laptop Gaming Notebook Computer (Built on the Compal NBLB2) Qty: 1
Custom Made Vinyl Notebook Skin: Enter Skin # at Checkout / Email us the Design You Desire Qty: 1
15.6” Full HD (1920x1080)16:9 LED Backlit Super Clear Glossy Widescreen (w/o FP early Oct) Qty: 1
30 Day No Questions Asked Money Back Guarantee! (Others only give you 15 days) Qty: 1
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD5650 1024MB PCI-Express GDDR3 Graphics Qty: 1
Intel® Core™ i7-720QM CALPELLA Clarksfield Processor, 1.60-2.80GHz, (45nm, 6MB L3 cache) Qty: 1
Arctic Silver 5 High Performance Premium Thermal Compound - CPU + GPU Qty: 1
4GB (4096MB) DDR3 1333MHz SDRAM (2 SODIMMs) (2gb + 2gb) Qty: 1
500GB l 7200RPM I SATA II-300 (16MB Cache Buffer) Qty: 1
8X DVD±R / RW / 4X + Dual Layer Drive with Software Qty: 1
Integrated-Built In Fingerprint Reader (Free!) Qty: 1
Enhanced High Definition 3D Audio Sound System with S/P DIF Digital Output - SB Compatible Qty: 1
Integrated Built-In Bluetooth Module + EDR Qty: 1
Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Digital Video Camera (Built In Webcam!) Qty: 1
Integrated Built in 10/1000 Fast Ethernet / LAN Network Card Qty: 1
Integrated Built in Intel 5100 Advanced-N WiFi Link Qty: 1
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit Installed (64 and 32 bit CD included with drivers) Qty: 1
Standard 11.1V Smart Li-Polymer Battery Pack 3800mAh, 42.18Wh Qty: 1
Standard Full Range AC Adapter with Power Cord Qty: 1
Anyway, I just came from an HP dv-5 1004nr (it served my net browsing needs, but media LACKED)
and while I was semi-happy with that in '08, I needed more punch, and wanted the ability to pump down on some pc gaming as well, the titles for pc are just to good to pass up....
My HP ran me about $900 when all was said and done, after upgrades, and the Sager I ordered (yesterday evening) ran about $1,400 after all "customizing" was done...
Thoughts???
-worried about quality and longevity,
siggy