Sager NP2096 Owners Lounge

Force 3310 is the exact same machine as the Sager NP2096 so it will have the same DDR2 vram.

Force 3551 has the GDDR3 and it's based on the MSI-1651.

See this thread for reference.

 

thanks, I meant the FORCE 3551 with the ddr3 9600gt, starts at around $1200 with the 3 year warranty as standard

 

$1260 actually, versus the $1143 of Force 3310 which has ddr2. I swear someone has the np2096 already >_>... review pl0x

 

My 2096 has been in "Phase 2 (Sent for Custom Building / Testing / Burn In & Final QA) 3-7 Business Days" at Xoticpc since July 28th and I need to receive it by August 18.

I really hope people start receiving it soon, cause I'm getting worried.

 

Keep in mind that the "phase x" statements are not real-time and are frequently out-of-date. If you want to know at what stage your system really is, then I'd suggest you contact your vendor by telephone and ask.

 

Mines been shipped yesterday from Xoticpc and I'll be getting it on tuesday the 16th, so if your's haven't been shipped you should contact your vendor. If your order hasn't been shipped nd you really need it on the 18th i would suggest callin up xoticpc and tellin them to change your shipping thingy to rushed delivery and pay whatever the difference in shipping cost is.

other than that, I'll be posting a video of my lappy on youtube once i get it

oh wait i just realized that you ordered your laptop a day b4 i did, so chances r that Xoticpc already shipped ur laptop out. still you should give them a call

 

If somebody from Xoticpc who posts here would be willing to give me a hand in changing my shipping method, plz let me know.

 

Things might go a whole lot faster if you email them.

 

Hi BlueAlert ... don't forget to post back here with your YouTube URL ... to make life easier on us to find it.

G!

 

Yeah. Sent two emails yesterday and still no answer so I'm not putting all my eggs in the same basket.

 

Although, to Xoticpc's defense, I sent the 2 of them to the sales person who took my order and sent a 3rd one just now.

 

How does the NP2096 compare to the MSI GX620?
I can't decide what to buy!

 

I have some ram/processor questions...

I read it was difficult to get "true dual channel memory" if you upgrade after the initial purchase. I'm not sure what this means but is it true? I'm not looking to spend a lot right now so I was thinking of getting 2gb ram now and uprading to 4 at another time since I read before it was easy. Am I better off getting 4gb ram now with the initial purchase.

Can I combine later ram upgrades of a different type with the ram I'll have from the initial purchase?

I saw there are two options for 2gb ram: "~2,048MB DDR2 800 (2 SODIMMS) Dual Channel Memory" and "~2,048MB DDR2 800 (1 SODIMMS) Memory" Would it be better to do the first option since it's dual channel? But if I did the first, it would take up two slots instead of one, so I'd have to spend more money when I upgraded, right? And if chose the one slot option, is the second slot ready to go if I were to upgrade later or do I have to mess with the second slot before putting in another memory stick?


For the processor, is it worth 2.53 ghz processor over the 2.4? And with the 2.53 is it worth spending the extra 35 bucks for the 25 watt option? And is it even worth getting the 2.4 ghz over the standard 2.26?


The computer will be used for college and gaming.


Thanks!

 

A public forum is not a proper place to discuss order changes. Please keep in mind our administrative department is in the process of moving offices yesterday and today. If you are requesting changes you can always submit another email if you would like.

 

there is a small possibillity that when you upgrade your ram that the two diffirent memory stics wont talk to each other and therefore could dual channel be hard to get BUT for 60 dollars you will get 2x2gb and still have money over for a hamburger so you do not really lose anything to wait because in worst case you will have to buy 2 new 2gb sticks which cost the same as the upgrade to 4 gb now

 

Woops... Sorry about that, didn't know you were in the middle of moving. Will try again monday. Thx for the quick answer.

 

@Captain Picard

The chipset is what supports Dual Channel Memory and it only requires that you have 2 SODIMMs. So to economize, just get 1x2GB now, and then you can add another piece later.

For your uses, and considering your monetary goal, the P8600 is probably your "sweet spot".

 

Not a problem at all. We have our tech support group taking calls as we complete our move. You are welcome to call them and they will forward any messages to our administrative group or you can always email in.

 

someone posted earlier bout gettin there sager delivered today i believe~ review plz!!

 

I got it everyone!!!!! I will soon upload a very basic unbox vid and will be working for the rest of the day to get you guys informed on this sweet machine! It is awesome so far and I'll keep you updated and keep this forum open. I'll also be making performance evals after I charge it up. Anyone know how long I should perform the initial charge?

 

PLEASE DO! =] can't wait

 

Sweet!! Please do a review if time allows . You have a similar configuration as me, and I would love to see what kind of benchmarks I would expect.

 

Here's some eye candy!

 

pics #2 of the Sager NP2096

 

For some reason, the palm rests look like its made out of a leathery material. But I doubt it. Probably plastic.

What is the quality of the keyboard and touch pad? Any flex?
What is the quality of the screen? (comparable to Sony? )

By the way, nice pictures. Gives us a good insight of what to expect. Thanks.

 

pics #3 of the Sager NP2096

 

pics #4 of the Sager NP2096

 

The finish on the work area is leather-looking plastic. The flex is reasonable and I have to push pretty hard to make it flex.

 

What about the screen? Is the quality and brightness good?

 

nice pictures
thanks for your time taking them

 

That's true. However, I'm still curious about the screen quality. I hope its comparable to a Sony notebook screen.

 

I haven't turned it on. I am charging it first.

 

Lets hope it is

 

i like the look, i thought it was going to be cheap plastically garbage look but its much better then expected! lol so excited to get mine, i'll cry if it doesn't come before i have to leave for school

 

As far as the pictures look, the notebook looks pretty nice. I like the look and now i'm really considering the upgrade from my 2092 to the 2096. We'll see after the reviews and pictures of screen etc come out!

 

rough idea on screen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hp4C0bUixI

 

Hi Sphinx,

Great Pictures ... THANKS!

I especially liked the one from the Bottom of the laptop ...

G!

 

I will run those tests you told me about in a little while

 

Thanks for the pictures, sphinx454; can you comment on how strong the hinge is?

 

You can't open it with one hand. You need two hands to open it. My only con so far...Fingerprint magnet on top cover. But, I knew it would happen and I am used to it with my canon pixma printer.

 

I'm probably gonna get this laptop, but I look forward to seeing some benchmarks. Seems pretty sweet so far.

 

Thanks sphinx454!!!
Can't wait for the benchmarks to come out

 

yes yes, so excited, post the benches =)

 

If you manage to get your hands on the right drivers for turbo memory 2.0, could you please give some feedback on how it works? I didn't take my chances by getting it, but if it significantly improves start up time and application booting, I may consider it .

 

VIDEO VIDEO!
Found this on Youtube. A basic unboxing video. i was gonna upload this video once i got my lappy but some1 bet me 2 it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHqJzkHf9bw

 

Benchmarks yet?

I'm hanging on what you tell me about this computer for whether I'll get it or the 7680, or if it's really bad (which I have a feeling it won't be) a dell.

 

Does the NP2096 support switchable graphics or HybridPower? to get better battery life.

 

^--^
No

That requires an nVIDIA chipset based system with the on chip IPD (integrated video) together with a discrete video card. Hybrid has been announced, but is not shipping in any laptop yet.

Further, the battery life savings will be minimal. The real reason, according to nVIDIA, for the Hybrid technology is so that you can get more performance out of a lower end discrete video card by using both cards in SLi.

Since the Sager NP2096 already has the 9600M GT, not a lower end card, there would be no benefit from Hybrid technology anyway other than a very minimal battery savings.

 

could anyone who has it/is getting it comment on battery life?

that is, of course, not while gaming just general browsing/word processing...

 

please post the review

btw, how long did it take it to arrive? If I order it on august 9th, when will I receive it?