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    Xotic Sager NP8170/Clevo P170HM Notebook Review Discussion

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Amber Riippa, Sep 8, 2011.

  1. Amber Riippa

    Amber Riippa NotebookReview.com Contributor

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    The Xotic Sager NP8170/Clevo P170HM is an extremely solid custom gaming notebook with excellent gaming performance and runs extremely cool even when exerted. This machine joins the custom gaming world near the top with an Intel Extreme Edition quad-core processor, 16GB of RAM, and a powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics card. Will the Xotic Sager hold up strong against all of our synthetic and real-world tests?



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    Amber Riippa, Sep 8, 2011
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  2. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Whooooaaa. :err:
     
    talin, Sep 8, 2011
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  3. JOSEA

    JOSEA NONE

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    Great Review, answered all my questions especially about a lighted KB. I am amazed battery life is better than my G73 downclocked to 85/115 @95 V.
    Wish I could work a trade plus cash to get this Sager.

    Thanks Drift king, I almost sold my G73 cheap VVVVVVVVV
     
    JOSEA, Sep 8, 2011
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  4. Drift King

    Drift King Notebook Guru

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    Great review! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. [​IMG]

    One problem though... It was stated that there is an option to add a backlit keyboard:

    "(Our model didn't have the backlit keyboard option, but you can add one with multi-colors it on for $100)."

    and here:

    The cost is so high because our review unit is almost the highest configuration available, minus some of the "extras" such as a a backlit keyboard.

    Currently, there is NO option to add a backlit keyboard. You may want to get change that part of your review as it will lead to confusion among those looking to purchase this system. And if you are aware of an upcoming backlit keyboard option (something a lot of us have been clamoring for), let us know. Personally, I hope they release an user upgradeable backlit keyboard sometime soon! =)
     
    Drift King, Sep 8, 2011
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  5. ccarollo

    ccarollo Notebook Consultant

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    Wait, they only took external temperature measurements? If they're going to claim "runs extremely cool even when exerted" they should probably, you know, measure the actual temperature of the components.
     
    ccarollo, Sep 9, 2011
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  6. Mr_Mysterious

    Mr_Mysterious Like...duuuuuude

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    I'm probably way too biased to provide my opinion on this review :p

    I think the author did a good job though :)

    Mr. Mysterious
     
    Mr_Mysterious, Sep 9, 2011
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  7. RippTyde

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    Nice review.

    Lots of great info to help me on my future purchase. :)
     
    RippTyde, Sep 9, 2011
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    rsdunphy Notebook Evangelist

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    I believe that Optimus is NOT available on this machine due to the high end graphics card
     
    rsdunphy, Sep 9, 2011
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  9. JOSEA

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    JOSEA, Sep 9, 2011
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  10. Kevin

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    Did the reviewer enable the enhanced sound via the Fn+5 key combination?
     
    Kevin, Sep 9, 2011
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  11. Thisisalamp

    Thisisalamp Notebook Deity

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    Thisisalamp, Sep 10, 2011
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  12. CBR361

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    My sager np8662 runs very hot. It said it was cool but I cant even put it on my lap.
     
    CBR361, Sep 15, 2011
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