The Zepto Nox A14

The Zepto Nox A14 is introduced!







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New! - Nox A14
The award winning Nox A15 has a little brother coming up, the Nox A14. The Nox A14 comes in the same classic design, one of the many outstanding features of the Nox-series, but this laptop is more compact, weighs less and will therefore be easier to carry around. The Nox A14 features the same performance as its bigger brother making the Nox A14 the world’s fastest in it’s class. The Nox A14 delivers amongst others the new Nvidia GeForce 9650M GT 512MB and all the benefits of the new Centrino 2 platform. Nox A14: mobile power available for ordering now!

The main difference between the A15 is the screen...
The A14 has got a WXGA+ --> 1440x900 screen
(The A15 has got a WXGA --> 1280x800 or WSXGA+ --> 1680x1050 screen)

I can't find the dimensions and the weight anywhere...

And the price.. hmm it's quite the same as the A15..
(with a P9500 / 250GB 7200rpm / 4GB RAM and Vista 64 bit HP)

(but in the A15 you will get a Bluray-drive included)

And it also has got a webcam which the 6224W hasn't got...


If the prices go down it's a quite nice 14,1" laptop in my opinion!
(I'm testing the A15 Mythos right now, and my review will be posted tomorrow)

 

Wow, nicely.
you forgot something or i missed it... what about the grafics?
I think the basics look great so far.

 

Battery times is better, but I wonder how much better.

 

Just like I said: The main difference is the screen...

So the graphic card is exactly the same as in the A15: GO 9600M GT 512MB DDR3!!

I like this laptop:
- It's 14,1" so it is smaller and easier to take with you than the A15
- It has got an WXGA+ screen so more framerates with the GO9600 GT
- It is probably cheaper than the A15's when they are easy to get
- The chassis is really great (I know that because I have an A15 here next to me)

 

Don't forget, Zepto can't deliver this until the end of November. I have had an email advertising it and thats what the email states. I would assume they mean starts shipping from. Not delivered by.

 

You can configure the A14 here.

John

 

saw that they have a 250GB SSD HDD there too, pretty nice. Tho it adds almost 800€

 

is the display a glossy one? if so, then bullsh*t. the other stuff looks pretty appealing to me

 

Just a question that I want to know also, but still can't find it...
I think it is, just like the A15 series... I had it on my Znote 6214W... and it was quite relaxed.. Now I have a 6224W with a matte screen what is also quite relaxed.. And I'm testing a Mythos A15 which has a glare screen... which is also quite relaxed... pfff difficult, difficult, difficult... What do I want?!

 

I'd always take matte over glossy, but I guess this is because I've seen many cheap laptops with OVERLY glossy displays. Yesterday I had the time to try my cousins Nox, the screen was great and even though it's glossy, I didn't really notice it.

I must say though, the viewing angles dissappointed me. Watching a movie I had to sit directly in front of the screen, otherwise the colors would screw up.

 

You can buy from those matte plastics so your glossy screen becomes a matte!

 

but i want a native matte display. and i am not alone!

 

Just like me

 

I am another person who would not want another glossy screen. While my Zepto 6024W (with matte screen) was in for service I had to use my older Samsung X60plus (glossy screen). This made me realise how good the matte screen was at eliminating reflections.

When glossy screens became fashionable about 4 years ago they had the advantage of better brightness and contrast because they didn't have the anti-reflection layer which reduced the image quality. The latest generation of matte displays are bright.

However, Zepto may well be responding to perceived consumer demand and provide a glossy screen. That was the case with the Notus, in spite of the likely customers being business users who value usability.

John

 

I have heard that Zeptoshop.nl has delivered two Noxes with matte screen...
It was a special demand for a special customer so it has to be possible!?

 

Is there anyway to get this laptop to the US?! I want one!

 

That's possible
There is a Zepto-USA dude here in this fora which works for Zepto-USA...

 

Gotcha. I was on their website earlier and didnt see the A14 listed, only on the itnernational Zepto sites!

 

It's just released so wait for a couple of weeks...
As example the Dutcht Zepto site hasn't got an A14 on it also so!

 

Ok, I guess Ill be a good girl and wait!

EDIT:
Also, does anyone know the weight on this baby?

 

I've said this in the TS:

 

Does anybody know which chassis / barebone is NOX 14A built into? I'd like to see if any other manufacturer has the same body available with maybe a different display options and such.

 

I understand that the Nox / Mythos range were designed by Zepto themselves.

John

 

are you sure? are you really sure?

 

Somehow I doubt that as well, both Nox 15 and Mythos look awfully lot of Compal-like design at least and their specs match several other manufacturers' ones.

I don't know is it just me but look at the keyboard style, it's ALWAYS exactly the same on these. Even on ROCK notebooks where the body sometimes differs from general supply.

 

I can only report what I was told by someone in Zepto. However, I also wonder whether the "designed by Zepto" means that everything is designed by Zepto or they customised an ODM / OEM standard design. The old 3xxx series were Compal, so there is a possible connection. We do know that Zepto dropped Inventec who made the 6xxx series.

John

 

Looks like the zepto A14 weighs 2.5kg (5.5lbs), which is a little more than I hoped but I can deal! Oh, and I found this out because it is finally up for preorder on zeptousa.com! WOO HOO!

A14 Preorder!

Im totally excited =)

 

Confirmation by Zepto: The A15 and A14 are designed by themselves!

 

Yes, designed, but manufactured by whom?

 

Is that really important? They are designed and assembled in Denmark by Zepto, so what does it matter who produces the barebones for Zepto?

 

I guess its a question as to who builds the notebooks to see if any other manufacturer will be reselling the barebones with different specs but the same underlying chassis. I do not believe Zepto have a big enough customer base to warrant them designing and developing a complete notebook. They will, in my opinion, be using a basis from somewhere else. That is my take on the question posed by lapingultah. To me, designing a notebook means just that, you design the whole thing from the motherboard to the nice finish on the outside. Using reference designs from the component manufacturers-chipset by Intel, use Intels reference chipset design- GPU from nVidia, use nVidia's reference interface and thermal envelope design. That means you have to develop the bios, the motherboard, the display interface, and so on. This is just not something I believe Zepto has the resources to do alone. That leads us back to the question, Who is the barebones manufacturer? and more importantly, how good are they at designing these things based on their track record.......

 

I think, if you order a high enough number, there are enough brands making special barebones for you. This number shouldn't be so big, so I think the Zepto ones are unique - but please correct me.

I am just wondering:
does the NOX has s.th. like a keybord illumination from the bottom (or a small lamp like the IBMs)? I often type during nights.

 

Noopz they haven't!

 

what a pitty... really like them. Is there a way to mod it in?

 

Hmm my opinion is that it would be very difficult or let I say a no-go
(but I don't know how handy other people are)

 

You could purchase a small usb lamp gadget, I've seen those before.

 

yes I know these, but I favour a IBM or Apple like solution.
Do not want to carry even more....

Well I hope Dezember will be soon...

 

@ andygb40,

why it is so important to know, how is the manufacturer?
All big names, only Lenovo and Asus, lets build his Machines from ODM,
so Zepto let do it too now, with his own Style, Parts and all other.

All what you can see on the new Machines, is design and create by Zepto, and yes, Zepto have no Resurces for own Production of his own Products, and i say it before, many other not too (Acer. HP, Apple, Dell , Toshiba ...).

But Zepto is big enough and have the Resources, to let create his own Style, again, like all other Brands (Acer. HP, Apple, Dell , Toshiba ...).

And for what pls, an lightning Keyboard? The Screen give you enough light for this, without any extra Power Consumtion.

See ya

 

If this would be the case, there would not be a demand for it
Simply by the fact, that IBM included them and you find a bunch of tutorials, how to mod one into your laptop, should prove this demand (you lose your warranty). Also the power consumption is neglectful - IBM claimed it to be below 10 sec runtime when turned on for 10h (strange comparison, but thats what I found in their manual)

I often write in the dark (train) and in order not to be impolite to my neighbor, I welcome to have a illuminated keyboard.

And no: the screen is bright, but directed towards you face. Most times I clap the screen a bit to the keyboard to see s.th. - but that should not be a solution.

I am just wondering: a mainboard powered LED lamp with a fiber optic - that is not even one cent in production. So useful and would make so many people happy...

 

We only here one he need an LED to shine the Keyboard, its you.
I see no Reason, an our Boss too, why we set it in the Machines for a small Customer Range. Of curse its cost not much in Parts, but it cost many more in Development.

See ya

 

And I only hope your 'boss' is aware of the way you write and comment on suggestions.

Now I understand the complains about he costumer support.

 

Indead and you can try to use some good interpunction...
Instead of Capital Marks through your very bad English story Z-MAN =s

Not to mention the grammarfaults

Too = to
curse = course
its = it

 

Thanks for the Lesson

 

We all know that almost all notebook manufacturers use ODM's.
Zepto never was that problematic about simply telling which ODM they used.
For instance, the 6615 was from Inventec.
Why is it so important NOT to name the ODM when a (potential) customer just wants to know.

Service includes telling customers what they want to know (especially if it's a normal and simple legit question).
Bit**ing about their questions on an international forum does not.
Cheers.

 

Exactly what Baserk said.

And besides at least my reason for asking was given earlier already. Some other manufacturer / brander who uses the same 14" body might offer a 1280x800 matte screen or 9650M GT for example. I like to keep my options open.

 

The 9650M GT is offered by Zepto...

 

... for 15" chassis

 

....and only when they get a shipment of them......

 

Okay that's true, my fault
But I think it will be offered in the A14 as well... why not..

They haven't got any stock till so far (Zepto NL told me)
(That's why Zepto NL hasn't the 9650M GT on their website)

 

I'm at the point to order:
Intel® Core 2 Duo P9500 2,53 Ghz FSB=1066 Mhz
4096 MB (2 x 2048 MB) DDR2 PC6400 800MHz RAM
320GB 7200rpm Sata Hitachi 7K320
14,1" WXGA+ Ultracrisp + Bright pixel garanty
Intel Pro Wireless 5300AGN instead of Zepto Zpro-N 450MB
4GB Intel Turbo Memory
Windows Vista Home Premium UK 64 bit
2 years Pick-up and Return instead of 2 years Carry-in garanty

And that should cost: €1725

Just emailed them once... and than I'm gonna order it (I think)