Sager NP8690 (Clevo W860CU) Review and Benchmarks!

Justin@XoticPC · 10-08-2009, 02:43 PM

The final production unit has arrived! We have been benching this unit all morning and have also made a video of this model. The video is rendering now and will post later on today. Here is the start of some benchmarks and we will be continuing to update these for the coming days.

YouTube Brief Video Review

HW Monitor after Devil May Cry

prophetaxxi · 10-08-2009, 05:32 PM

sweet! Thanks Justin!

suade8880 · 10-08-2009, 09:06 PM

Nice! I totally like the smooth palm rest better than the fleather one on the preproduction. Can't wait to see more benchmarks and how the overall quality of the laptop is. Thanks Justin.

Joseph@XoticPC · 10-09-2009, 01:58 PM

I just wanted to add a few of my own 2 cents into this post. After having this machine in my hands over the last few days I will say that I am extremely impressed. Running game benchmarks on this computer has been quite fun to say the least(images will be up soon).

To put a lot of peoples concerns to rest about the AUO screen. From the first time I turned the computer on and set the screen to performance mode I was blown away. I stare at a lot of the screens day by day from every model that we carry and I will say this is one of the best I have seen. It is lit evenly, has great black levels and the colors are vibrant and accurate. Even though AUO has had a bad reputation in the past with some people I think this version of the panel will change a lot of minds.

If any of you want specific tests or benches for this machine please let me know I would be glad to run whatever special tests you would like.

Also feel free to call me at extension 514 while I have this model in front of me. I am happy to help in whatever way I can.

suade8880 · 10-09-2009, 06:14 PM

Okay you just got me sold into buying this laptop for sure. I knew the performance was gonna be there but last thing I wanted to know about was the screen...and you just have told me everything I wanted to hear. You will be hearing from me Joseph when I place my order with you guys in a few days. Thanks.

powerpack · 10-09-2009, 06:42 PM

OK I know this is a great unit! But that HDTune bench is an embarrassment? Something was hogging the clocks when you ran. My 320GB @5400 kills your 500GB whatever? I mean I think I get 50MB/s you get 38MB/s? RA I get 17ms you 25ms. This machine can do better. Something is wrong with the tests. Redo. Burst is low, CPU usage is very high.

5150Joker · 10-09-2009, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joseph@XoticPC

To put a lot of peoples concerns to rest about the AUO screen. From the first time I turned the computer on and set the screen to performance mode I was blown away. I stare at a lot of the screens day by day from every model that we carry and I will say this is one of the best I have seen. It is lit evenly, has great black levels and the colors are vibrant and accurate. Even though AUO has had a bad reputation in the past with some people I think this version of the panel will change a lot of minds.

Is the AUO display the same one found in the European version? Also, do you know what the brightness levels in cd/m^2? Lastly, as a reseller, are you able to add more choices besides AUO or are you limited by what Clevo supplies? LG has the following models that I'd love to be an option with this laptop:

MODEL #1: 15.6" 1600x900:

Active Area [mm]

344.232 X 193.536
Outline Dimension [mm]

360.0 X 210.0
Thickness [mm]

5.7
Resolution

1600 X RGB X 900
Aspect Ratio

16:9
Pixel Pitch [mm]

0.215
Number of Colors

262,144(6bit)
Luminance [cd/㎡]

250
Color Saturation (%)

60
Weight [g]

460
Contrast Ratio

600:1
Interface

LVDS 2Port
Viewing Angle [˚,U/D/L/R]

50/50/60/60
Color Temperature [K]

-
Response Time [ms]

8
MP Schedule

Now

MODEL #2: 15.6" 1920x1080:

Model Name LP156WF1
Active Area [mm]

344.232 X 193.536
Outline Dimension [mm]

360 X 210
Thickness [mm]

5.7
Resolution

1920 X RGB X 1080
Aspect Ratio

16:9
Pixel Pitch [mm]

0.179
Number of Colors

262,144
Luminance [cd/㎡]

310
Color Saturation (%)

60
Weight [g]

470
Contrast Ratio

600:1
Interface

LVDS 2Port
Viewing Angle [˚,U/D/L/R]

55/55/65/65
Color Temperature [K]

-
Response Time [ms]

8
MP Schedule

'09.1Q

GIG.AD · 10-09-2009, 11:54 PM

Wow this is great![Were those temp readings done on full load?
It's good to hear that the screen is of good quality, that is very important.
I'm guessing you are benching and testing on the high res screen is the lower res screen a AUO screen also? and is it as good as the higher res screen with blacks and colors? is it as vibrant and does it have any bleeding?
Some game benchmarks would be awesome.

Justin@XoticPC · 10-10-2009, 09:13 AM

We noticed that with the HD Tune, system was obviously doing something during the test. We will re-run and post on Monday. New Benchamrks posted from Friday

powerpack · 10-10-2009, 01:46 PM

I notice 3DMark06 is not showing the CPU score. From the first one I can tell anyone who cares the CPU test on that run was 3925 and that score does not change with resolution. Just so you know that is a great score! I think my OC T9400 at 2.8Ghz is 2600.

So that is one great CPU if you ask me.

10-09-2009, 01:58 PM	#4
Joseph@XoticPC XoticPC Employee Notebook Evangelist Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 303 Rep Power: 12	I just wanted to add a few of my own 2 cents into this post. After having this machine in my hands over the last few days I will say that I am extremely impressed. Running game benchmarks on this computer has been quite fun to say the least(images will be up soon). To put a lot of peoples concerns to rest about the AUO screen. From the first time I turned the computer on and set the screen to performance mode I was blown away. I stare at a lot of the screens day by day from every model that we carry and I will say this is one of the best I have seen. It is lit evenly, has great black levels and the colors are vibrant and accurate. Even though AUO has had a bad reputation in the past with some people I think this version of the panel will change a lot of minds. If any of you want specific tests or benches for this machine please let me know I would be glad to run whatever special tests you would like. Also feel free to call me at extension 514 while I have this model in front of me. I am happy to help in whatever way I can. __________________ Joseph Lee Sales & Customer Service joseph@xoticpc.com 1-877-289-9684 Ext 517 www.xoticpc.com

10-09-2009, 06:14 PM	#5
suade8880 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Okay you just got me sold into buying this laptop for sure. I knew the performance was gonna be there but last thing I wanted to know about was the screen...and you just have told me everything I wanted to hear. You will be hearing from me Joseph when I place my order with you guys in a few days. Thanks. Last edited by suade8880; 10-09-2009 at 06:18 PM.

10-09-2009, 06:42 PM	#6
powerpack Notebook Prophet Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,142 Rep Power: 25	OK I know this is a great unit! But that HDTune bench is an embarrassment? Something was hogging the clocks when you ran. My 320GB @5400 kills your 500GB whatever? I mean I think I get 50MB/s you get 38MB/s? RA I get 17ms you 25ms. This machine can do better. Something is wrong with the tests. Redo. Burst is low, CPU usage is very high. __________________ *G73JH-A2* *i7-720 CPU HD5870 GPU* *8GB 1333MHz DDR3 2x500GB HDD*

10-09-2009, 11:54 PM	#8
GIG.AD Notebook Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Spooner st. Posts: 37 Rep Power: 0	Wow this is great![Were those temp readings done on full load? It's good to hear that the screen is of good quality, that is very important. I'm guessing you are benching and testing on the high res screen is the lower res screen a AUO screen also? and is it as good as the higher res screen with blacks and colors? is it as vibrant and does it have any bleeding? Some game benchmarks would be awesome. Last edited by GIG.AD; 10-10-2009 at 12:09 AM.

10-10-2009, 09:13 AM	#9
Justin@XoticPC XoticPC Employee Notebook Prophet Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 900 Rep Power: 200	We noticed that with the HD Tune, system was obviously doing something during the test. We will re-run and post on Monday. New Benchamrks posted from Friday __________________ Justin Nolte justin@xoticpc.com http://www.xoticpc.com

10-08-2009, 05:32 PM	#2
prophetaxxi Notebook Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	sweet! Thanks Justin! __________________ Behind every good computer... is a jumble of wires 'n stuff Sager NP8690 (W860CU) --------------------------- 1920x1080 / i7-820QM / GTX 280M / 4GB DDR3500GB 7200RPM HDD

10-08-2009, 09:06 PM	#3
suade8880 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Nice! I totally like the smooth palm rest better than the fleather one on the preproduction. Can't wait to see more benchmarks and how the overall quality of the laptop is. Thanks Justin.

10-10-2009, 01:46 PM	#10
powerpack Notebook Prophet Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,142 Rep Power: 25	I notice 3DMark06 is not showing the CPU score. From the first one I can tell anyone who cares the CPU test on that run was 3925 and that score does not change with resolution. Just so you know that is a great score! I think my OC T9400 at 2.8Ghz is 2600. So that is one great CPU if you ask me. __________________ *G73JH-A2* *i7-720 CPU HD5870 GPU* *8GB 1333MHz DDR3 2x500GB HDD*

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