NP2096 or NP8660

[Xfactor56]

Was just curious, I was looking at a NP2096 with upgrades ($1558) vs the stock NP8660 ($1840) and wondering which is the better build. Here a the two examples...

Sager NP2096 Custom Laptop (Built on the Compal JHL90) (http://www.xoticpc.com/product_info.php?products_id=2409{76}650{187}1757{ 94}1074{92}2423{88}2410{186}734{93}2044{193}657{11 2}656{98}1295{96}786{168}1453{116}1416{117}890{120 }703{110}2486{169}1449{119}1898{100}734{164}1441{1 07}1539{106}1688{121}1532{108}710{109}711{170}1591 {173}1175{103}1889{113}1413{111}1414{69}2404)
- 15.4" WSXGA+ "Glare Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright Glossy Screen (1680x1050) `
- Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
- Standard Dead Pixel Policy
- ~Intel® T9400 45nm "Montevina" Core™2 Duo 2.53GHz w/6MB L2 On-die cache - 1066MHz FSB 35 watt
- 512MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce 9600M GT DDR2 DX10
- None Standard
- ~ 4,096MB DDR2 800 (2 SODIMMS) Dual Channel Memory (Requires Vista 64-Bit to recognize Full 4GB)
- None Standard
- Standard Finish
- ~Combo 8x8x6x4x Dual Layer DVD +/-R/RW 5x DVD-RAM 24x CD-R/RW Drive w/Softwares
- ~ 320GB 5400RPM (Serial-ATA II 300 - 8MB Cache)
- None Standard
- None Standard
- Internal 3-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS)
- Internal Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR
- Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 5100 802.11 a/g/n
- None Standard
- Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
- None Standard
- Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
- Carying Case Optional (Select if desired)
- Smart Li-ion Battery (9-Cell)
- None Standard
- None Standard
- None Standard
- Integrated Fingerprint Reader
- None Standard
- ~Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit Installed (64&32-Bit CD Included) w/ Drivers & Utilities CD's
- None Standard
- None Standard
- Sager 3 Year Parts & Labor Warranty, Lifetime Sager Toll Free Support

Sager NP8660 (Built on Clevo M860TU) PRE ORDER (http://www.xoticpc.com/product_info.php?products_id=2411{76}768{187}1757{ 94}1074{92}2421{88}2418{186}734{93}2429{193}657{11 2}656{98}1295{96}1868{168}1453{116}1416{117}705{12 0}703{110}2426{169}1449{119}1898{100}734{164}1441{ 107}1539{106}1696{121}694{108}710{109}711{170}1591 {173}1175{167}1452{103}1889{113}1413{111}1414{69}7 14)
- 15.4" WSXGA+ "Glare Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright Glossy Screen (1680x1050)
- Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
- Standard Dead Pixel Policy
- ~Intel® P8400 45nm "Montevina" Core™2 Duo 2.26GHz w/3MB L2 On-die cache - 1066MHz FSB 25 watt
- 512MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce 9800M GT DDR3 DX10 (User Upgradeable)
- None Standard
- ~ 2,048MB DDR3 1066MHz Dual Channel Memory (2 SODIMMS)
- None Standard
- Standard Finish
- ~Combo 8x8x6x4x Dual Layer DVD +/-R/RW 5x DVD-RAM 24x CD-R/RW Drive w/Softwares
- ~ 160GB 5400RPM (Serial-ATA 150)
- None Standard
- None Standard
- Internal 7-in-1 Card Reader (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo/SD/Mini-SD/MMC/RS)
- Internal Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR
- Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 5300 802.11 a/g/n Wi-Fi Link
- None Standard
- Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
- None Standard
- Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
- Carying Case Optional (Select if desired)
- Smart Li-ion Battery (8-Cell)
- None Standard
- None Standard
- None Standard
- Integrated Fingerprint Reader
- None Standard
- None Standard
- ~Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit Installed (64&32-Bit CD Included) w/ Drivers & Utilities CD's
- None Standard
- None Standard
- 3 Year Labor* 1 Year Parts Warranty Lifetime 24/7 DOMESTIC Based Toll Free Tech Support
(Year2 & 3 Labor Warranty through Xotic PC)

[Anewbus]

Of course it depends on what you will be doing, but I'd have to go with the NP2096 config you did. 360GB HD 5400rpm uses no more power than the 160GB 5400rpm really, but plenty of room. Also the 2096 has a 9-cell batt which offers 2-3 hours (depending on what your doing of course). I've heard of some folks even squeezing 3.5 hours per charge.
Sure the 2096 has only a 3-in-1 card reader, but if you happen to have cards it doesn't read, you can go out and get a 21-in-1 reader, plug it in to one of your free USB ports, problem goes away. :)
At any rate, you can't beat the warranties.
You have a nice 2096 config coming your way eventually and I think you'll be happy with it. (It's less expensive, but nice and powerful which means money left over for accessories, software and other goodies).

[Xfactor56]

Yea, I am definitely looking forward to it. Not a day goes by where I'm not checking email praying for phase 3! I was just curious why the 8660 would come with an 'older' cpu if it was a more expensive model. I assume that the gpu has alot to do with it, but I was just wondering, head to head, what the more popular build was.

[Anewbus]

Yea, I am definitely looking forward to it. Not a day goes by where I'm not checking email praying for phase 3! I was just curious why the 8660 would come with an 'older' cpu if it was a more expensive model. I assume that the gpu has alot to do with it, but I was just wondering, head to head, what the more popular build was.

Well, older CPU...not that old actually. The only difference between the Penryn and the Montiva or whatever its called (I keep calling it the Ricardo Montiban chip), is the wattage basically. 35w on the "old" vs 25w on the "new". Other than that its just marketing. The lower wattage does help your battery life and reduces heat, but by how much, I don't know.

You can keep checking your email if you want, but don't get too hung up on that. Phase# 2 is 7 to 10 business days. Phase #3 is about 1 to 2 business days for testing and QC and more days (# depending on format), if your having any artwork done.
Be as patient as you can and you will be rewarded with a lappy that will be so lovely you might faint when you see it. Well, ok maybe not faint, but you will be amazed. :)

[Xfactor56]

You can keep checking your email if you want, but don't get too hung up on that.

:) Trying not to, but you know who it is.... Like Christmas...
It is nice to have something to look forward to.

[Anewbus]

:) Trying not to, but you know who it is.... Like Christmas...
It is nice to have something to look forward to.

I know, its hard. I guess I have trained myself to a little self control which in no way is to be construde that I won't lose it when my lappy arrives!:laugh::-/

[Xfactor56]

Phase 4! It has been shipped and I have a tracking number!!!!

[killer2002]

Damn! I ordered my NP9262 the 6th and still haven’t gotten past phase 1. :(

[Anewbus]

Phase 4! It has been shipped and I have a tracking number!!!!

Congratulations!!!:)

[OregonCoastGamer]

Now it seems like the NP9262s are starting to ship like wild fire (if that's the correct term ;)).