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    Maingear Powers up its eX-L 15 Gaming Laptop Discussion

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by TechnologyGuide staff, Apr 22, 2010.

  1. TechnologyGuide staff

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    Maingear updated its eX-L 15 gaming laptop, adding Intel Core i5 and i7 CPU options and ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics to the mix. The 15-inch laptop offers gamers the most advanced mobile CPU and GPU technologies under one roof. Dual-core Core i5 and Core i7 chips are built on Intel's latest 32nm manufacturing technology, and the Radeon HD 5870 graphics processor, which supports DirectX 11 and features 1 GB of dedicated video RAM.

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  2. Althernai

    Althernai Notebook Virtuoso

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    What is this thing based on? Is it a Clevo or something else?

    In any case, it sounds like a case where paying for the best means you're way, way beyond the point of diminishing returns. You get:

    The display is 1600x900 and the weight is 7.4lbs.

    Now, compare it to the MSI GX640 -- it has a slightly wimpier Core i5-430M and a Radeon HD 5850 rather than 5870, but it only costs $1,099 (with a 500GB hard drive and a 1650x1050 display) and only weighs 5.8lbs. The only people the eX-L 15 makes sense for are those who want maximum performance no matter the weight or the price.
     
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  3. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    this is something i'm also wondering too... is this based on clevo or what? If it is , then , really its a rip off... MSI GX640 is a good option but is really killed by 1680X1050 screen.. this one goes up to full HD...
     
    sean473, Apr 22, 2010
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  4. Althernai

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    I disagree. 1680x1050 is perfect for a 15" laptop -- any higher than that and stuff becomes too small. One of the main draws of the MSI for me is that it is still 16:10. Besides, if you opt for 1920x1080 with this eX-L 15, it will cost you at least $1700.
     
    Althernai, Apr 22, 2010
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  5. min2209

    min2209 Notebook Deity

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    That's the Clevo NP8690. Plain and simple. Compare their pictures with the Clevo. 100% identical. Rebadged and price jacked up.
     
    min2209, Apr 22, 2010
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  6. Purlpo

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    Yeah its a rebranded Clevo W860CU.

    notebookcheck.com always posts silly news like these, every time a Clevo or MSI rebrand pops out.
     
    Purlpo, Apr 22, 2010
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  7. Angelic

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    Kind of a late review of a rebranded Sager that's been out out for months. Why even bother posting a thread about this?
     
    Angelic, Apr 22, 2010
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