Which Sager is for me?

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Cowmoogun

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Well i'm debating over the NP 5793 or the NP 8660. I like the 17 inch display but i also like the 15 inch display haha. Well for both im thinking of getting 1900X1200? I will be playing alot of games and blu-ray movies from these laptops. Which one do you reccomend?>
 
[-] Sager 5793

Sager 5793 Intel® Centrino® Duo "Santa Rosa" Gaming Notebook (Built on Clevo M570RU-U) Qty: 1
30 Day No Questions Asked Money Back Guarantee! (Others only give you 15 days) Qty: 1
Orange trim Qty: 1
17" WUXGA Super Clear Ultra Bright Matte Screen w/ Wide Viewing Angle (1920x1200) Qty: 1
nVidia 9800M GTS with 512MB DDR3 Video Memory DX10 (PCI-Express) (User Upgradeable!) Qty: 1
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9300 "Penryn" | 6MB L2Cache | 2.5GHz | 800MHz FSB | 45nm Qty: 1
Arctic Silver 5 High Performance Thermal Compound Qty: 1
4GB (4096MB) DDR2 667MHz (2 x 2048MB) Qty: 1
[No Intel Turbo Memory] Qty: 1
320GB l 7200RPM SATA II (16MB Cache Buffer) Qty: 1
Panasonic UJ-120 2X BD-R/8X DVD+-R / 2.4X + DL BLU-RAY Reader with Software Qty: 1
Integrated Fingerprint Reader (Free!) Qty: 1
High Definition Audio Sound System Qty: 1
Built-In Bluetooth Module Qty: 1
7-in-1 Memory Card Reader (MS/MS PRO/MS DUO/SD/Mini-SD/MMC/RSMMC) Qty: 1
Integrated 1.3 Megapixel Digital Video Camera (Built In Webcam!) Qty: 1
Built in 10/1000 Fast Ethernet / LAN Network Card Qty: 1
Built in Intel Pro 5100 Wireless 802.11 A/G/N Wi-Fi Link Qty: 1
Standard 8 Cell Smart Li-ion Battery Qty: 1
Standard Full Range Auto Switching AC Power Adapter Qty: 1
Deluxe Black Business Carrying Case (Free!) Qty: 1
No Office Software Qty: 1
Sager 3 Yr Labor, 1 Yr Parts Warranty (Yrs 2+3 paid by PCT) Lifetime 24/7 Domestic Support Qty: 1
(No Accidental Protection Policy) Qty: 1

$1,607.00
$1,607.00


[-] Sager 8660

Sager 8660 Ultimate Custom Gaming Notebook Computer (Built on the Clevo M860TU) Qty: 1
30 Day No Questions Asked Money Back Guarantee! (Others only give you 15 days) Qty: 1
15.4" WUXGA Ultra Bright Matte LCD with Wide Viewing Angle (1920x1200) Qty: 1
nVidia 9800M GTS with 512MB DDR3 Video Memory DX10 (PCI-Express) (User Upgradeable!) Qty: 1
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz "Montevina" w/ 6MB L2 On-Die Cache (P9500) - 1066MHz FSB 25 Watt Qty: 1
Arctic Silver 5 High Performance Thermal Compound Qty: 1
2048MB (2GB) DDR3 1066MHz | 2 SODIMMS (1024 x 1024) Qty: 1
[No Intel Turbo Memory] Qty: 1
250GB | 7200 RPM | SATA II (16MB Cache Buffer) Qty: 1
8X DVD±R / RW / 4X + Dual Layer Drive with Software Qty: 1
Integrated Fingerprint Reader (Free!) Qty: 1
High Definition Audio Sound System Qty: 1
Built-In Bluetooth Module Qty: 1
Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Digital Video Camera (Built In Webcam!) Qty: 1
Built in 10/1000 Fast Ethernet / LAN Network Card Qty: 1
Built in Intel Pro Wireless Wi-Fi Link 5300 802.11 A/G/N Qty: 1
Standard 8 Cell Smart Li-ion Battery Qty: 1
Standard Full Range Auto Switching AC Power Adapter Qty: 1
No Carrying Case Qty: 1
No Office Software Qty: 1
Sager 3 Yr Labor, 1 Yr Parts Warranty (Yrs 2+3 paid by PCT) Lifetime 24/7 Domestic Support Qty: 1
(No Accidental Protection Policy) Qty: 1

$1,792.00
$1,792.
 
I would take the Sager 8660 over the 5793
The 8660 is built on the newer monteveina platform, which is more power efficient and faster than the previous generation santa rosa platform that the 5793 uses.
I would compare prices elsewhere. I would look at Xotic, they have very competitive prices, and I believe they have a better warranty. The head guy at Xotic, Justin Nolcte (I think thats his name) is on notebook review, and sometimes he will throw discounts out which you can use.
The Clevo M860TU had overheating issues on release, and I think they were fixed, but I am not sure of that. You may want to check out teh Sager/Clevo section on notebook review, I know it has been discussed their.

Other than that the build looks good. The 9800GTS is a top performing card, and paired with a decent processor and a 4th generation 7200rpm drive, and you are set.

K-TRON
 
I have a question along these lines. The sagers with the 17 inch have a WUGA vs WSXGA. I am going to use primarily for gaming. I was wondering if at that size monitor if the WUXGA 1900*1200 is needed or if the 1680*1050 is better since it will give me better frame rates with higher detail settings. Or do you think for nml computing and text and general use that won't be adequate? I just don't see the need for that resolution with laptops. Or am I missing something?

thanks
 
Personally, the best resolution for a 15" is 1680x1050. 1920x1200 on a 15" screen is too small/hard to read.
On a 17" the best resolution is 1920x1200, I think its the best resolution for that size (not too high, not too low)

K-TRON
 
So i shouldn't get the 1900X122 on the 15 inch? Idk this is a tough decision : /, i think as a college student though, a 15 inch would be a little easier to have
 
I'd get the 1680x1050. I used to always say 1920x1200 but the increased performance and decreased eyestrain make me think that 1680x1050 is the way to go.
 
If you look at the weights, the 8660 is only a pound lighter, so carrying it around is still about the same if you carry it in a laptop case. Its a different story if your going to carry it in your backpack because a 17" in a backpack is just too ridiculous to think about, and the 8660 is slightly thicker than your average 15.4" laptop, so it'll probably not fit into most backpack laptop sleeves. My S96j very tight in my backpack, its the same design as this model. Don't even think about just sticking your laptop in your backpack just with a think laptop case because you don't want to damage that baby. I would decide on how you would like your display, not weight or portability since it'll probably be the same.
 
5793 owner here (using it now!). It's not a bad laptop at all.

Pros:
Beautiful screen (1920x1200 glossy)
The keyboard is very sturdy and comfortable.
Very fast
Reliable

Cons:
LOUD.
Heavy (hey it's a 17" gaming notebook)
Exterior seems a little cheap
Speakers are not particularly good (they have a equalizer setting that helps)
Supposedly the front audio jacks are very fragile
No dedicated multimedia keys

Mine is basically a permanent small-footprint desktop. I never take it anywhere, so I can't speak for portability or battery life. I only turned on the wireless to test, it's the popular Intel 4965AGN so I don't expect any problems there.
 
Such a hard decision....I'm now thinking about that new asus laptop that came out. The 17 inch with 6gb of ram..but idk. I would prefer a gaming laptop with longer battery life..and somewhat of 15 inches. Does anyone else recommend another brand?
 
Hm, this is a Sager thread so...

But still Asus and Sager are good companies. I love the Sager resellers, they're always so understanding. But now we've given you all the info we can give. You gotta do a little research yourself and decide what's best for you. That doesn't mean go making a "Which ASUS is for me" thread, because I think I'm going to go crazy and might have to smack you. :D

Good luck any laptop will be a good choice.
 
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