Sager NP2096 Owners Lounge

Bro it all depends on how you pay, if you get a custom deign or not, and shipping time. For example, I paid via wire transfer and it took 2 days before Xoticpc got the money and verified that my payment was received. Then it took about 3 days to build my laptop, and then finally it was shipped it out on the 6th "business day." i ordered my laptop on July 29th i think, and it was shipped out on August 6th.Since i took the normal 3-6 days shipping, I should be receiving my lappy on either the 11th or 12th of August.

So i guess if you pay via wire transfer or credit card it should take about 10-12 business days (or 2 weeks)for your computer to arrive to your doorstep, or longer if you choose to pay by check or some other method. hope this helps

 

does the LCD have a LED backlight of not

I have looked but i can't find the answer anywhere.

 

Hi Elessar,

I couldn't find anything on it either ... but I did come across an interesting topic ... here it is

http://installingcats.com/2008/03/02/best-laptop-screen-macbook-pro-led-backlit-lcd-display/

G!

 

any word on battery life or screen quality from the couple that have gotten their np2096?

 

I'm just disappointed in how the NP2096 looks. It would be so much better if they added a little aesthetics to it and a clicking lock thing for when you close the laptop.

 

I actually like they way it looks, powerful yet under stated. and you dont have to worry about it been stolen. even 600 dollar hp looks flasher than that

 

ehy sphinx when you coming out with this review of the laptop i am waiting eagerly since i might be buying a JHL90 barebone to put my stuff from my macbook (died recently and out of warranty now ) in it i liek he pics but i wanna know more info like about the LCD and the weight of the system

 

Hi Omar ...

Sager 2096 weight is about 6.5 lbs ...

http://www.sagernotebook.com/product_customed.php?pid=91133

Screen ... if it is same as my WSXGA+ Glossy in 2092 ... it is a Great screen ... very Crisp and Clean pictures.

G!

 

If I had to choose between going from the 2.4ghz P8600 processor to the 2.53ghz processor (not sure if it'd be T9400 or P9500) or from the 320gb 5400rpm hd to a 320gb 7200rpm hd, which would be the better choice? The comp would be used for college and gaming.

Also is it worth upgrading to a 2.53ghz processor if it's the T9400 instead of the P9500 or will that cause too much heat?

Thanks!

 

Are there any discounts available for the NP2096 or NP7680? I'm looking for a notebook for my sister. These notebooks look great.

 

You won't notice that much of a difference between 2.4ghz and 2.53ghz in real world uses such as gaming. There might be a 3Dmark difference, but you won't notice it when using the computer. As for the heat, I don't think you have to worry about it that much either. A 7200RPM HD would reduce the loading time for games and stuff compared to a 5400RPM hd.

 

since i have the RAM (4GB OCZ), HDD (320GB) and CPU (T8300 - yes 800 FSB works on montevina already checked) and i dont need a warranty because i am taking the laptop overseas. is it better for me to get the barebone of this system and put everything together myself? or is it always better to go with them making the system for me?

P.S. I have posted this in a thread but got no replies so asking ppl here

 

I think the best way to reduce the price is to purchase the machines from a reseller like XoticPC.com or Powernotebooks.com. They have student and cash discounts available. Also, you can buy it without a preinstalled OS, and just install your own OS later. (Windows can be extremely cheap if bought through a University and such.)

Well, purchasing a pre-built machine from a company is a near-guarantee that all the parts work together properly. On the other hand, building it yourself will be a fun learning experience, and there's always that thrill of accomplishment when you first boot it up and it works! Although, admittedly, there is a measurable amount of risk involved.

 

and what would some of these risks be??

 

I actually just got an e-mail from xoticpc about that. Apparently on top of the 3% cash discount, they have another 2% student discount if you plug in a specific word (can't remember which). Not much, but it'll save you around 20 dollars :/

 

@ Elite Cataphract
Instead of shouting here, why not contact some vendors to see what their cash discount might be???

I think you will find that there is no student discount available on the Sager NP2096. It is only on the Sager NP5796, NP8660, and NP9262, plus the private label brands.

 

Hi Elite ...

I checked "XoticPC" & "Power Notebook" websites ... they have Student Discount but they DON'T spell it out ... not like the 3% cash discount.

The only thing I found was on XOTIC site and it said E-Mail the Slaes office and they will tell you ... BTW, they are very Responsive ... send your e-mail today and I bet you get an answer tomorrow before Noon.

Also ... read the following Post #29
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=277169&page=3

Hope this helps!

G!

 

So the discounts only apply to the most expensive notebooks? The NP2096, NP7680 and the NP7220 is not included? Or do the discounts vary?

Some of us here are on a very tight budget as students you know.

 

^--^
That is correct.

The NP2096, NP7680 and NP7220 are also on VERY tight budgets and there is just no room to discount them...I am very sorry

 

That's ok. I just wanted to know.

 

someone give a review alrdy plz~~

 

yea im waiting for that aswell so i can buy it according to that

 

Sphinx, did you post that youtube video of the NP2096 online yet?

 

August 12.

 

Hi Petez ... does that mean you are also volunteering to post some info goodies when you get your new Toy!

G!

 

I'v gotten 4 hours with power saver and wifi off and on every once in awhile. I also have some benchmarks with 3DMark06, PCMark Vantage, and hdtune. The 3d and pc mark were the trial versions.

I am having an issue with the keyboard when I am typing. I will type for a little bit and the curser jumps back to a previous spot and starts at that point. It is very, very annoying.

 

Oh man that does not sound good at all. I hope you can find a fix to it.

 

That doesn't sound very good =/

Does it also happen if you use a separate keyboard?

 

That also happens to me on my inspiron sometimes while typing in facebook chat. I have a hunch it has something to do with my wireless internet but that's just a shot in the dark.

 

I think I just figured it out
It is the trackpad.. I keep hitting it with my thumb. I turned off tap to click and turned down the sensitivity and it is good now

 

Scared me for a second there, glad to hear it worked out ok.

Whats your overall impression with the system after a few days of use?

 

I like the laptop.
Pros:
1. The laptop stays pretty cool at all times.
2. I tried to play crysis on high settings and it was actually not that bad. It
was actually playable.
3. The system boots up from a cold start in one minute exactly.
4. The screen quality is pretty good. I think it is awesome but I'm used an old monitor. Can't compare to Sony because I'm not familiar with the screens on updated laptops
5. System performance has been great in performing tasks.
6. The viewing angles are pretty good in my opinion
7. Battery Life is very good.(9Cell)

Cons:
1. The keyboard has flex on the left side
2. I am not fond of where the directional arrows are on the keyboard.(Too Skinny)
3. Would rather have Fn and Ctrl key switched around. (personal preference)
4. Lid is fingerprint magnet.

 

Can you take a look at your GPU temps while gaming, I have a DV5T and may return it if the NP2096 is cooler.

 

Ill be getting my np2096 later on today, hopefully nice and early. I even took off work haha. Im so excited. Ill make sure I take lots of photos and videos. Im new with all this benchmark stuff so if you request it, ill do it.

Also planning on dual booting with xp/vista (vista installed prior), so ill see how that works out for me too

15.4" WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050)
nVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT w/512MB
Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz - 1066MHz
4GB (2 SODIMMS) DDR2/800
320GB SATA II 3GB/s 5,400 RPM Hard Drive (8MB Cache Buffer)

 

If you could install a game and test out the temps that would be extremely helpful.

 

my current computer:

AMD Anthlon XP 2900+ 2.0ghz
1.5GB RAM
nVidia Geforce 6200 512Mb
75GB HDD

basically what im trying to say is some games I do not own yet so thats going to be hard. Maybe ill go splurge and buy me some nice games haha

 

I did what you requested. An idle temp watch and gpu temp watch while playing crysis on mainly high settings.

 

can i get the 50% off shipping cost for international shipping?

 

hello there all, I'm trying to get my dad a new laptop. He needs it for work, but he wants it for personal use as well. The main issue is the fact he wants a laptop that plays Blu-Ray yet has Windows XP installed. He wanted to get a Dell, but Dell doesn't offer Blu-Ray on Windows XP systems. My dad said his office is trying to work with Dell to possibly get Blu-Ray on an XP machine. But if it's not possible, do you reccomend this system for work purposes? I don't think he really cares about the looks of a laptop becasue this is for work, and he's had ugly laptops in the past. The main reason I"m looking at this laptop is the fact you really do get more bang for your buck and they offer Windows XP with Blu-Ray. We've never owned a Sager, but I've heard great things, and I may possibly get one for my school for next year. Also, does the battery stick out? If you order the system with blu-ray, does it come with a movie playing software? I'm just trying ot get my dad the best system possible. We were also looking at HP, and they stilll offer the pre-Santa Rosa processors which I forget the codename they're so darn old (T7500/T7700)! Do you know if any resellers (preferablly PowerNotebooks) offer business discounts? Thanks

 

Thanks for the temps, they look great compared to the 95C I am getting with my DV5T.

 

Thanks sphinx454! Those benchmarks and temp measurements are quite useful. I'm glad I ordered the 2096

 

thx for the review! how much fps were you getting in crysis and what resolution were you playing at?

Also, is the keyboard flex that big of a problem?

 

What are the battery life stats for this laptop?

 

Well I just ordered mine, should get it in a couple of weeks.

 

sphinx454 said he managed to squeeze in 4 hours with power saving mode with wireless on and off. It's more than what I was expecting so I'm quite happy
Battery life was my only concern when I was buying this laptop so now I have nothing to complain about

 

Ask your vendor.

 

How did you turn off the tap to click? What drivers are you using?

Thanks

 

Yeah that battery life is sick. On the xotic site, it said that it would get like 2-3 hours, so I was expecting with powersaving on, wifi off, etc. it would get at most 3 hours.

 

Keep the impressions coming guys. Sounds like a great laptop, I'll probably be ordering one by tomorrow.