They still offer XP for the build it yourself models. I think the 15.4 inch screens will be good enough for me in order to save some money.
Here are the two I'm looking at... I matched both computers as best as I could.
SAGER NP2090 Custom Laptop (Built on Compal IFL90)
- 15.4" WXGA "Glare Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright Glossy Screen (1280x800)
- Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
- Standard Dead Pixel Policy
- ~Intel® Core™2 Duo T7700 2.4GHz w/4MB L2 On-die cache - 800MHz
- 512MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce 8600GT DX10
- ~ 4,096MB DDR2 667 PC2 5300 (2 SODIMMS) Dual Channel Memory (Requires Vista 64-Bit to recognize Full 4GB) [there is no 3gb option to match the ASUS - not sure if this is a good upgrade running XP]
- Custom Laptop Skins [Choose from our designs or your own Graphic or Logo - (artwork set up fee for custom skins) ] (Details of design made after order)
- Combo Dual Layer SuperMulti 8X DVDRW Drive w/ Software
- ~ 200GB 7200RPM (Serial-ATA II 300 - 16MB Cache)
- Internal 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO)
- Internal Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR
- Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11 a/g/n
- Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
- Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
- Integrated System Speakers - Included
- Smart Li-ion Battery (9-Cell)
- 110/220V 120W Auto Switching AC Adapter - Included
- Integrated Fingerprint Reader [I did not add this to the ASUS because I would not pay for it - but this model does not allow for de-select]
- Full Size Notebook Cooler - Dual Fans - USB Powered
- ~Windows XP Home SP2 with Drivers and Utilities CD [ The ASUS only allows for pro version which I would not want but it's the only XP offerred]
- 3 Year Labor* 1 Year Parts Warranty Lifetime 24/7 DOMESTIC Toll Free Tech Support
(Extra 2 Year Labor Warranty through Xotic PC)
$1749
ASUS G1S-B2 Ensemble Custom Gaming Notebook
- $150 Mail In Rebate (G1/G2) until 1/31/08 & FREE Shipping (Use Coupon Code FREESHIP in Checkout)
- 15.4" WSXGA "Glare Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright Glossy Screen (1680x1050)
- ASUS Zero Bright Dot (ZBD) Pixel Guarantee
- Intel® Core™2 Duo T7700 2.4GHz w/4MB L2 On-die cache - 800MHz FSB
- 512MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce 8600GT GDDR3 DX10 Turbo Cache (256MB on Board)
- 3,072MB (2 SODIMMS) DDR2 667MHz Memory - Asus Default Memory [This is enough - I could not match the 2090 because there is no 3gb option]
- 1GB Intel® Robson Turbo Memory (Vista Only)
- Custom Laptop Skins [Choose from our designs or your own Graphic or Logo - (artwork set up fee for custom skins) ] (Details of design made after order)
- Combo Dual Layer SuperMulti 8X Light Scribe DVDRW Drive w/ Software
- 200GB Seagate Momentus 3GB/S SATA 300 7200RPM Hard Drive
- Internal 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO)
- Internal Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR
- Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11 a/g/n
- Built in 1.3Megapixel Camera
- Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
- Integrated System Speakers - Included
- Asus G Series Matching Backpack made by Targus
- Smart Li-ion Battery (8-Cell)
- 110/220V 120W Auto Switching AC Adapter - Included
- Asus G Series Matching Logitech Mouse
- Full Size Notebook Cooler - Dual Fans - USB Powered
-Windows XP Pro SP2 w/ Drivers, Utilities CD
- 2 Year ASUS GLOBAL Warranty, 24/7 Tech Support, 1 Year Accidental Damage Coverage & 2-Way Pre-Paid Overnight Shipping for Repairs
Is this model a lot better than than the 2090? And when they say global warranty does that mean that if breaks down in China I can get it fixed and shipped back and forth? If so this will probably be the winner over the only North America Sager.
Here are the two I'm looking at... I matched both computers as best as I could.
SAGER NP2090 Custom Laptop (Built on Compal IFL90)
- 15.4" WXGA "Glare Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright Glossy Screen (1280x800)
- Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
- Standard Dead Pixel Policy
- ~Intel® Core™2 Duo T7700 2.4GHz w/4MB L2 On-die cache - 800MHz
- 512MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce 8600GT DX10
- ~ 4,096MB DDR2 667 PC2 5300 (2 SODIMMS) Dual Channel Memory (Requires Vista 64-Bit to recognize Full 4GB) [there is no 3gb option to match the ASUS - not sure if this is a good upgrade running XP]
- Custom Laptop Skins [Choose from our designs or your own Graphic or Logo - (artwork set up fee for custom skins) ] (Details of design made after order)
- Combo Dual Layer SuperMulti 8X DVDRW Drive w/ Software
- ~ 200GB 7200RPM (Serial-ATA II 300 - 16MB Cache)
- Internal 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO)
- Internal Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR
- Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11 a/g/n
- Built in 2.0 Megapixel Camera
- Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
- Integrated System Speakers - Included
- Smart Li-ion Battery (9-Cell)
- 110/220V 120W Auto Switching AC Adapter - Included
- Integrated Fingerprint Reader [I did not add this to the ASUS because I would not pay for it - but this model does not allow for de-select]
- Full Size Notebook Cooler - Dual Fans - USB Powered
- ~Windows XP Home SP2 with Drivers and Utilities CD [ The ASUS only allows for pro version which I would not want but it's the only XP offerred]
- 3 Year Labor* 1 Year Parts Warranty Lifetime 24/7 DOMESTIC Toll Free Tech Support
(Extra 2 Year Labor Warranty through Xotic PC)
$1749
ASUS G1S-B2 Ensemble Custom Gaming Notebook
- $150 Mail In Rebate (G1/G2) until 1/31/08 & FREE Shipping (Use Coupon Code FREESHIP in Checkout)
- 15.4" WSXGA "Glare Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright Glossy Screen (1680x1050)
- ASUS Zero Bright Dot (ZBD) Pixel Guarantee
- Intel® Core™2 Duo T7700 2.4GHz w/4MB L2 On-die cache - 800MHz FSB
- 512MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce 8600GT GDDR3 DX10 Turbo Cache (256MB on Board)
- 3,072MB (2 SODIMMS) DDR2 667MHz Memory - Asus Default Memory [This is enough - I could not match the 2090 because there is no 3gb option]
- 1GB Intel® Robson Turbo Memory (Vista Only)
- Custom Laptop Skins [Choose from our designs or your own Graphic or Logo - (artwork set up fee for custom skins) ] (Details of design made after order)
- Combo Dual Layer SuperMulti 8X Light Scribe DVDRW Drive w/ Software
- 200GB Seagate Momentus 3GB/S SATA 300 7200RPM Hard Drive
- Internal 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO)
- Internal Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR
- Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11 a/g/n
- Built in 1.3Megapixel Camera
- Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
- Integrated System Speakers - Included
- Asus G Series Matching Backpack made by Targus
- Smart Li-ion Battery (8-Cell)
- 110/220V 120W Auto Switching AC Adapter - Included
- Asus G Series Matching Logitech Mouse
- Full Size Notebook Cooler - Dual Fans - USB Powered
-Windows XP Pro SP2 w/ Drivers, Utilities CD
- 2 Year ASUS GLOBAL Warranty, 24/7 Tech Support, 1 Year Accidental Damage Coverage & 2-Way Pre-Paid Overnight Shipping for Repairs
Is this model a lot better than than the 2090? And when they say global warranty does that mean that if breaks down in China I can get it fixed and shipped back and forth? If so this will probably be the winner over the only North America Sager.
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