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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: Van Cruncheon on May 13, 2012, 01:07:40 AM

Title: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Van Cruncheon on May 13, 2012, 01:07:40 AM: alright, peenylickers. as promised, i benched the latest in my ongoing rotation of gaming laptops: the sager np6110 (a branded version of the clevo w11er). it's an 11.6" netbook-sized gaming rig that takes a screaming dump in the mouth of whatever you are using right now unless you're posting from one of those archaic desktop things that no-one with any class or taste uses, because they are wholly unnecessary. yuck, desktop dirtpeople. why are you allowed to vote in my america.

here’s the specs:

11.6" form factor with 1366x768 display
core i7-3610qm quad-core (ivy bridge) cpu @ 2.3 ghz
nvidia 650m w/ 2GB GDDR3 VRAM
8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM
240 GB intel 520 (SATA 6.0) SSD
intel centrino advanced-n 6235 wifi/bt 4.0

http://www.sagernotebook.com/index.php?page=product_info&model_name=NP6110 -- the baseline spec with an HDD, 4 gb ram and a sandy bridge dual core is $899. you still get the 650m, which is what matters for games. my rig as configured was just shy of $1500.

now, i'm really obsessed with portability and cramming as much power into a small form factor as possible. netbooks and ultrabooks alike have failed me, because they lack the horsepower i need when i'm stuck in some third-world part of the coutry, like oklahoma or clallam bay, wa. I DESIRE TO PLAY THE GAMES WITH FEW COMPROMISES.

this machine pleases. running furmark and prime95, i spiked cpu temps with all cores active at 89 degrees celsius, which isn't bad. with a cooling mat (zalman), i dropped them down to 82 at peak. here's some peak temps (as reported by cpu-z hwmonitor pro) WITHOUT the mat:

kingdoms of amalur: 76 degrees C
sf x tekken: 73 degrees C
crysis 2: 78 degrees C
dragon age: origins (a real cpu hog, puts very little on the gpu relatively): 81 degrees C

beats out my alienware m14x (which went to my wife, it spiked da: origins at 88 degrees C), and that machine was rock solid despite the heat. (i had to repaste and repipe it, and disable turboboost, though, otherwise it went into the late 90s C.)

running it on a cooling mat drops everything by 5-7 degrees. i only bother with the mat at home, of course, so the temps off it are more important.

perf is great. the gpu -- the 650m -- is the gddr3 model, which means the vram is slower than the gddr5 variant, but it's been clocked up by 125MHz on the shader cores, and as a result, it's apparently in the same ballpark. gpu performance is largely equivalent to that of a 560m (nvidia) or 6870m (amd) from the last generation, or a GT550 desktop card.

some fps numbers w/ settings. ALL games are run at 1366x768 (native res) with 4x MSAA and 8x AF.

street fighter x tekken. all settings maxed. with vsync, ~60 fps. without vsync, ~130 fps.
crysis 2. all settings high. with vsync, ~42 fps. (lol consoles)
skyrim. all settings high. with vsync, ~45 fps. (lol consoles)
kingdoms of amalur. all settings maxed except shadows (high). with vsync, ~60 fps.
saints row 3. all settings high. with vsync, ~40 fps. (some fluctuations. lol consoles)
mass effect 3. all settings maxed. with vsync, ~60 fps. (lol consoles)

it has both an hdmi port and a vga port (as well as 2 usb 3.0 ports and 1 usb 2.0 port). i ran skyrim out to my projector at 1080p with the same settings and got ~38 fps.

the build quality is good if plain and homely. hipster girls will not want to touch it when you are slumming at your organic coffeehouse. the rubberized plastic feels super sturdy and solid. the island keyboard has minimal flex, and while the keys are 90% sized, they have good throw, albeit requiring a little pressure. hinge is sturdy. power button is accessible. tiny right shift key and bonaduce-sized arrow keys suck.

battery life on moderate power settings (screen half brightness, integrated gpu) is a little north of 4 hours, which isn't very good. (i am used to 10+ on my samsung series 7 work machine. even the m14x got a little past 6 hours off power.)

an optimized install plus ssd pegs the boot time for Win7 at about 8 seconds. (lol macbooks) i'mma slap win8 on a small second partition and watch it uefi boot in under three. AHUAHUAHUAHUA.

tl;dr homers, here's the LIST:

BUENO:
+ fuck amazing gaming performance in a perfectly mobile form factor
+ good build quality
+ decent 90% keyboard
+ LOTS OF PORTS (VGA and HDMI out! 2x USB 3.0!)
+ makes your gross consoles seem even more pathetic
+ synaptics touchpad is surprisingly decent, buttons don't suck

EHHHH:
? battery life is kinda weak
? rubber-coated exterior feels tough but looks kinda cheapy-dull
? temps are passable but this is still a fairly warm rig

LE POO:
- screen quality overall is naff; crappy contrast ratio and middling lux levels
- 1366x768 is PASSABLE for an 11.6" screen -- IF THIS WAS 2010. the ghost of steve jobs says FUCK THIS SHIT.
- the 120W power brick is kinda big. you can order it with a 90W which is fine (no throttle on max draw), but won't charge yer laptop while it's in use.

WISH I HAD GOTTEN:

> the core i7 3612qm -- it's a 35W cpu (albeit at 2.1 ghz instead of 2.3, who the fuck cares), but it runs a little cooler and you pick up an extra 1-2 hours battery life.
> a matte screen, which mythlogic and xotic-pc have as an option that sager doesn't.

OVERALL: 8.5/10. I AM HAPPY WITH IT, THIS MEANS I WILL KEEP IT FOR THE MAXIMUM ALOTTED PERIOD OF THREE MONTHS.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Van Cruncheon on May 13, 2012, 01:09:17 AM: i'll add some pics inna bit.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Van Cruncheon on May 13, 2012, 01:10:00 AM: seriously, outside of the screen, this is more powerful than the most expensive macbook you can buy. HAW HAW HAW
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Cormacaroni on May 13, 2012, 01:24:38 AM: post some video of it running Battlefield 3
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Van Cruncheon on May 13, 2012, 01:26:19 AM: i don't own bf3, thank god. notebookreview.com goons have it running on high settings between 30 and 40 fps.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Himu on May 13, 2012, 01:32:30 AM: when are the new macbook pros out
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Himu on May 13, 2012, 01:38:35 AM: i want a new one for dishonored/avid/ps cs6 so i can finally get rid of my windows laptop
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Van Cruncheon on May 13, 2012, 01:40:50 AM: probably june/july
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: cool breeze on May 13, 2012, 01:42:46 AM: Xotic has a matte screen option too?

Quote from: Cormacaroni on May 13, 2012, 01:24:38 AM
post some video of it running Battlefield 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuvMlu2NVI8
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Himu on May 13, 2012, 01:43:15 AM: is ivy bridge really as good as people say
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Van Cruncheon on May 13, 2012, 01:46:27 AM: yes, but as a mac user, you hafta wait to find out
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Cormacaroni on May 13, 2012, 01:49:45 AM: my PC has only run BF3 once...now it just sits on 'Initializing...'

can't be arsed to trouble-shoot it but it was amazing-looking that one time
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Himu on May 13, 2012, 01:51:52 AM: Quote from: Van Cruncheon on May 13, 2012, 01:46:27 AM
yes, but as a mac user, you hafta wait to find out

i'm not going to get on day one, will read reviews
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Van Cruncheon on May 13, 2012, 01:53:03 AM: ha ha, apple fanboys pretending to be discerning customers, pull the other one it has a logo on it
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Cormacaroni on May 13, 2012, 01:55:51 AM: That looks like a beast alright, but I really don't see me enjoying gaming on a laptop somehow.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: cool breeze on May 13, 2012, 02:37:52 AM: I can't find the matte option on xotic. I can live with glossy, probably :-\

and with the 90w psu, I thought it only wouldn't charge when playing games or other intensive tasks. It doesn't charge even when browsing the web?
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Van Cruncheon on May 13, 2012, 02:46:16 AM: oops, only when playing games.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Van Cruncheon on May 13, 2012, 02:47:01 AM: Quote from: Cormacaroni on May 13, 2012, 01:55:51 AM
That looks like a beast alright, but I really don't see me enjoying gaming on a laptop somehow.

hdmi cables are cheap, so are xbox 360 controllers
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on May 13, 2012, 02:47:20 AM: how retardedly big is that PSU? is it about as big as a 360 power brick?
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: cool breeze on May 13, 2012, 02:56:10 AM: should be way smaller than that

Quote from: Van Cruncheon on May 13, 2012, 02:46:16 AM
oops, only when playing games.

ok, thanks.

with frequent traveling 90w is more convenient.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Cormacaroni on May 13, 2012, 03:10:49 AM: Quote from: Van Cruncheon on May 13, 2012, 02:47:01 AM
Quote from: Cormacaroni on May 13, 2012, 01:55:51 AM
That looks like a beast alright, but I really don't see me enjoying gaming on a laptop somehow.

hdmi cables are cheap, so are xbox 360 controllers

so are 11" screens :teehee
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: MCD on May 13, 2012, 04:46:30 AM: >unless you're posting from one of those archaic desktop things that no-one with any class or taste uses

>buys 11" shitop.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Positive Touch on May 13, 2012, 06:08:13 AM: we all know old people can't read text on a screen that small
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on May 13, 2012, 08:28:21 AM: All laptops should have matte screens like mine, it's such a big quality difference.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Van Cruncheon on May 13, 2012, 10:52:04 AM: Quote from: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on May 13, 2012, 02:47:20 AM
how retardedly big is that PSU? is it about as big as a 360 power brick

it's a quarter of the size of the 360 brick
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on May 13, 2012, 11:11:15 AM: How big is it compared to the PSU of the Xbox 8?
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on May 13, 2012, 01:18:55 PM: My rule has been to never buy a laptop with a monitor smaller than my cock. I guess this counts out this Sager laptop :'(
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Joe Molotov on May 13, 2012, 01:36:00 PM: When I first glanced at the title, I thought this was a Martin Raperman thread.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Van Cruncheon on May 13, 2012, 03:05:02 PM: Quote from: Premium Lager on May 13, 2012, 11:11:15 AM
How big is it compared to the PSU of the Xbox 8?

it is a secret :teehee
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Van Cruncheon on May 13, 2012, 03:05:53 PM: this laptop is about 4x the power of a wii u, though, if anyone cares (no-one does)
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: CajoleJuice on May 13, 2012, 04:25:23 PM: Quote from: Van Cruncheon on May 13, 2012, 01:07:40 AM
- 1366x768 is PASSABLE for an 11.6" screen -- IF THIS WAS 2010. the ghost of steve jobs says FUCK THIS SHIT.

But the Macbook Air 11" has this resolution...
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: MrAngryFace on May 13, 2012, 05:08:40 PM: I used to be all GRRR GAMING LAPTOPS WHY- but now my 17 inch sager is all I use- desktop is a win8 beta box for fukin around
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Verdigris Murder on May 13, 2012, 05:13:34 PM: Wired fanbois
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Post by: recursivelyenumerable on May 13, 2012, 06:29:02 PM: 300 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on May 13, 2012, 06:30:14 PM: also :bow 17 inch laptops, aka the one true form factor. carrying mine around everywhere helps keep me buff, using it everywhere helps keep me antisocial. what's not to like?
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Jamie on May 13, 2012, 06:36:02 PM: Quote from: recursivelyenumerable on May 13, 2012, 06:30:14 PM
also :bow 17 inch laptops, aka the one true form factor. carrying mine around everywhere helps keep me buff, using it everywhere helps keep me antisocial. what's not to like?

Nah man, too big. Even in class it's too much IMO. I had a 17" hp but sold it for a 15" VAIO. That's about the most for me, 13" (macbook pro like) is the sweet spot for everything portable you want to do (gaming, music/video production etc.) Big is only good for Photoshop for me.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on May 13, 2012, 07:05:24 PM: Smaller screens just don't work well for me with multiple windows on the screen at once, which I often need for consulting documentation and/or taking notes while doing something else.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Positive Touch on May 13, 2012, 07:27:09 PM: Quote from: recursivelyenumerable on May 13, 2012, 06:30:14 PM
also :bow 17 inch laptops, aka the one true form factor. carrying mine around everywhere helps keep me buff, using it everywhere helps keep me antisocial. what's not to like?

chicks get wet when i bust out my 17", then it's all screaming orgasms when they see the 360 controller and ultra-setting skyrim
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: cool breeze on May 13, 2012, 07:30:32 PM: tbh I would've liked a clevo made 13 inch option with the same or better power. I was looking for a laptop around that size until I found out about the w110er.

Bigger than that gets too big for my purposes, but I can understand wanting a big screen if it's your main computer.

Quote from: CajoleJuice on May 13, 2012, 04:25:23 PM
Quote from: Van Cruncheon on May 13, 2012, 01:07:40 AM
- 1366x768 is PASSABLE for an 11.6" screen -- IF THIS WAS 2010. the ghost of steve jobs says FUCK THIS SHIT.

But the Macbook Air 11" has this resolution...

to be fair, the MBA screen is IPS (iirc, since most apple products are).
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: MrAngryFace on May 13, 2012, 07:48:15 PM: 17 inch isnt actually that bad- I think the more specific complaint would be that you cant take it to a coffee shop without looking distinguished mentally-challenged. As a mobile computer its fine, and having the screen size is totally worth it imo
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Cormacaroni on May 13, 2012, 07:58:05 PM: So where do you game on your mobile death star, MAF? I can't see me ever playing a serious game in Starbucks...maybe if I had to travel for business a lot i'd think about it.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: etiolate on May 13, 2012, 08:02:53 PM: I see people playing Starcraft 2 and LoL in coffee shops.

The 11inch gaming netbooks interest me because I primarily use the portable for writing and researching outside the house, but I do game. My current laptop is an old gaming laptop that is just too heavy, hot and power hungry for the mobility needed.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on May 13, 2012, 08:04:29 PM: Quote from: MrAngryFace on May 13, 2012, 07:48:15 PM
17 inch isnt actually that bad- I think the more specific complaint would be that you cant take it to a coffee shop without looking distinguished mentally-challenged. As a mobile computer its fine, and having the screen size is totally worth it imo

I take mine into coffee shops all the time, although I guess that doesn't actually contradict your complaint
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Positive Touch on May 13, 2012, 08:24:38 PM: Quote from: Cormacaroni on May 13, 2012, 07:58:05 PM
So where do you game on your mobile death star, MAF? I can't see me ever playing a serious game in Starbucks...maybe if I had to travel for business a lot i'd think about it.

i game at school in the library between classes, at all-day family events when ive got downtime, ...and i guess that's mostly it. honestly most of the time i game in the front room while the fiancee watches tv. great for a fix and we still have "together" time.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Cormacaroni on May 13, 2012, 08:46:33 PM: I'm usually accompanied by a 4yr old wherever I go so burying my head in a PC game is unlikely, I guess. I will need a new laptop fairly soon for work but am inclined to go for an ultrabook rather than focusing on games. Battery life is also important - what's the point of being mobile if you have to be tethered to a wall-wart all the time...
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: MrAngryFace on May 13, 2012, 09:27:56 PM: Quote from: Positive Touch on May 13, 2012, 08:24:38 PM
Quote from: Cormacaroni on May 13, 2012, 07:58:05 PM
So where do you game on your mobile death star, MAF? I can't see me ever playing a serious game in Starbucks...maybe if I had to travel for business a lot i'd think about it.

i game at school in the library between classes, at all-day family events when ive got downtime, ...and i guess that's mostly it. honestly most of the time i game in the front room while the fiancee watches tv. great for a fix and we still have "together" time.

At home, when out of town visiting people. It takes up WAY less space than a desktop even at home- and thats really what its all about.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Cormacaroni on May 13, 2012, 09:45:06 PM: but you have a desktop also
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Van Cruncheon on May 13, 2012, 09:48:03 PM: i abandoned desktop years ago. i have a tricked out m17x that largelt serves as a desktop, but i can close it up and hide it when we need more space, or drag it upstairs to watch tv with the wife, or hault it to a friends house for SRS GAMING. it runs any modern pc game at 60 fps on high or maxed, which is all i ask.
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Post by: Cormacaroni on May 13, 2012, 09:52:26 PM: but you are not MAF
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Post by: MrAngryFace on May 13, 2012, 09:53:30 PM: I probably wont be upgrading/getting a new desktop- this is the last one.
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Post by: Cormacaroni on May 13, 2012, 10:11:07 PM: It's all very tempting but still think an ultrabook that is actually nice to use - nice screen, keyboard, runs cool, good battery life - is the way to go for me. New MBP 15", day 1 :rock
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Post by: MrAngryFace on May 13, 2012, 10:23:59 PM: yeah I dont care what you get, just sayin desktops for gaming are over for me
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Post by: cool breeze on May 13, 2012, 10:34:30 PM: you guys have to consider that gaming desktops are considerably cheaper than gaming laptops
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: MrAngryFace on May 13, 2012, 11:03:33 PM: There's something to that argument, but unlike years back- I think there's plenty of mid-range laptops like THE ROG that do a fine job. Aiming for the stars is a killer for a desktop as much as laptops.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: pilonv1 on May 13, 2012, 11:27:37 PM: Was about to post a reply saying that the desktop/laptop price here isn't as close as it was in the US so I could never go back to ROG.

But then I saw that you can get this exact model for AUS$1200.

http://www.logicalblueone.com.au/store/523-horize-w110er-notebook-pc-gaming-ultra-portable-clevo.html

Most of the ROG style laptops are $1600+ with terrible GPUs, so this is a nice change.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: cool breeze on May 13, 2012, 11:29:37 PM: Quote from: MrAngryFace on May 13, 2012, 11:03:33 PM
There's something to that argument, but unlike years back- I think there's plenty of mid-range laptops like THE ROG that do a fine job. Aiming for the stars is a killer for a desktop as much as laptops.

The 'goal' these days for PC enthusiasts is crazy. The nvidia 690 is something like $900 and the people who're buying those are looking into multi-monitor, 3D, and faultless image quality (downsampling to 1080p, etc). I don't understand the need for all that; I've never even messed with SLI configs. But I guess with the unchanging console-set standard and hardware constantly improving, enthusiasts need something to do.

I don't know if I'll get the point where my main gaming PC will be a laptop. I don't plan on upgrading anytime soon, but next time around I'll go smaller. I dig the Lian Li TU200 case design and size.
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Post by: Cormacaroni on May 13, 2012, 11:33:09 PM: hell, there are people who SLI the 690
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Brehvolution on May 14, 2012, 09:50:27 AM: Desktop gaming :rock

:bow Dedicating a whole room to the master race :bow2
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Himu on May 14, 2012, 11:01:49 AM: desktops suck.

hey, look at all my wires and lack of mobility

go back to the 20th century, dorks
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Van Cruncheon on May 14, 2012, 12:16:45 PM: all that wasted space, all that clutter for marginal real-world performance gains

smh @ desktop nubs/poors

i was them once, in sadder times
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: MrAngryFace on May 14, 2012, 12:19:22 PM: I used to be like all of you- but i've seen the TRUE PATH
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Brehvolution on May 14, 2012, 01:13:38 PM: I enjoy peace and solace in my COMPUTER ROOM!

spoiler (click to show/hide)
cause I can lock the door :teehee
[close]
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Eel O'Brian on May 14, 2012, 01:20:36 PM: gaming laptops were all cool until i watched mine choke on metro 2033 and realized i wasn't gonna have $900 to get a new one every couple of years, but i probably could scrape up $200 to slap another video card inside a desktop
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: MCD on May 14, 2012, 01:50:54 PM: I have a whole room dedicated just for me.

Desktop + 2 screens + ILOVETHISCHAIR = MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM OLD MAN CRUNCHY DESTROYED
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Positive Touch on May 14, 2012, 06:39:03 PM: yes but is your room at your parents house
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Cormacaroni on May 14, 2012, 07:56:28 PM: Quote from: MCD on May 14, 2012, 01:50:54 PM
I have a whole room dedicated just for me.

Desktop + 2 screens + ILOVETHISCHAIR = MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM OLD MAN CRUNCHY DESTROYED

:rock

That's my set-up (except I have 3 screens, one of which is a 46'' tv), and it's all totally justified 'cause it is my home office. I can't work all day long on a tiny notebook monitor. The 'desk' is actually built into the room so no wasted space to speak of...
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: cool breeze on May 14, 2012, 08:17:35 PM: now there are rumors of the 650m being in the new macbooks, along with retina displays.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Cormacaroni on May 14, 2012, 08:27:42 PM: Ivy Bridge, 650m, all SSD/MacBook Air form-factor - will splooge if so
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Human Snorenado on May 14, 2012, 08:38:57 PM: Yeah, I'm probably gonna be working from home at this job for another 2+ years, and since it requires that I have access to a semi-decent pc with at least two monitors, I might as well just stick a good vidya card in that bitch and play games on it.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: MCD on May 15, 2012, 12:27:09 AM: Quote from: Cormacaroni on May 14, 2012, 07:56:28 PM
Quote from: MCD on May 14, 2012, 01:50:54 PM
I have a whole room dedicated just for me.

Desktop + 2 screens + ILOVETHISCHAIR = MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM OLD MAN CRUNCHY DESTROYED

:rock

That's my set-up (except I have 3 screens, one of which is a 46'' tv), and it's all totally justified 'cause it is my home office. I can't work all day long on a tiny notebook monitor. The 'desk' is actually built into the room so no wasted space to speak of...
Would love to throw a 3rd monitor but my current Ikea desk is made for one screen only.

I need a new one so bad.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Human Snorenado on May 15, 2012, 12:46:30 AM: I also need a new desk, the one I'm using is like 15+ years old and sucks :-/
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Van Cruncheon on May 17, 2012, 07:36:48 PM: price range? you don't want a netbook, you want a cheap ultrabook.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on May 17, 2012, 08:39:01 PM: is that what they're calling them now?
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: MrAngryFace on May 17, 2012, 09:04:47 PM: I have one im not using- just need to find the power brick in the moving boxes from last year:

http://www.geek.com/articles/chips/review-hp-mini-5101-netbook-2009094/ -- its that one

You can just have it or pay cost of shipping or steam me an indie game or something- let me know
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: MrAngryFace on May 17, 2012, 09:31:25 PM: Almost new condition btw- I mean I used it- but I take serious care of my hardware
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: MrAngryFace on May 17, 2012, 09:47:36 PM: just steam me some indie game when you get the laptop. I'll try and get it out by Saturday here. Keep in mind its a netbook, so you'll need an external cd drive to install an OS from disc. Im sure you guys'll figure it out though. I have a nice zipper slip case for it too.

also pm me your addy again just to be safe
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Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on May 17, 2012, 10:01:43 PM: :bow The generosity of The Bore :bow2
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: cool breeze on July 31, 2012, 10:41:28 PM: so a few weeks later, is the w110er as good as implied by the initial impressions?

and a related notebook gaming question, is the 640m LE at all suitable for modern games?

I really need to get a new notebook. I've been using my old 2005/6 Windows 98 Dell for travel and stuff. It's pretty kick-ass, given its age. Runs Half Life 2 (in old ass uggo green steam) at native 1280x800 on low to medium settings and gets hits 40 fps highs!
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Pringo on July 31, 2012, 11:54:57 PM: Quote from: Linkzg on July 31, 2012, 10:41:28 PM
I really need to get a new notebook. I've been using my old 2005/6 Windows 98 Dell for travel and stuff. It's pretty kick-ass, given its age. Runs Half Life 2 (in old ass uggo green steam) at native 1280x800 on low to medium settings and gets hits 40 fps highs!

Why in the world are you running Windows 98 on a 2005 PC?
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: cool breeze on August 01, 2012, 04:01:14 AM: I actually meant to say XP but blanked and my mind went straight to 98. I barely touched 2000 or that other one in the interim.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Fifstar on August 02, 2012, 02:36:18 AM: So here is the build for my new pc, any comments of the techfeggit's klub if this is a good combination of parts?

FRACTAL DESIGN Gehäuse DEFINE R3 Black Pearl

ASUS P8H61 PRO REV 3.0, Sockel 1155, ATX, DDR3

Intel Core i5-2500K Tray, LGA1155

8GB-Kit Kingston HyperX blu PC3-10667U CL9

HIS HD 6870 IceQ X Turbo GDDR5 1024MB

be quiet! Pure Power 430 Watt / BQT L7

Alpenföhn Triglav - 120mm

LG GH24NS Retail schwarz

LogiLink FireWire PCI Karte, IEEE1394A, 3+1 Port

WD Caviar Green 1TB, SATA 6Gb/s (WD10EZRX)

All together for 750 eurobucks

Goal was to build a audio production and gaming pc, so it should be somewhat quiet (especially in 2D modus) and capable mainly of playing the pc games of the last couple of years. Any components that will drag the perfomance down (or loudness up) in this? Or are there some parts that just aren't good enough (for example is the power supply at 430 sufficient)?
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on March 10, 2013, 01:31:47 AM: I know it's been a while since Prole's review, but I think I'm finally ready to invest into one of these things (inspired by the underwhelming "Steambox" reveal from today). Is the np6110 still the best laptop to get at this (very niche) class?
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Don Flamenco on March 10, 2013, 10:42:16 AM: Quote
8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM

Pshaw, I'll have my PS4 by the time your adding machine loads up the google

edit: ah, it's an old thread. that would explain all this talk of old ass RAM.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Van Cruncheon on March 10, 2013, 11:14:36 AM: i still use my np6110 a ton. tomb raider at high settings 30-40 fps :drool

and i've updated it to 16gb ram. alo, the gpu has 2 gb gddr5 dedicated
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Don Flamenco on March 10, 2013, 11:17:07 AM: kidding aside, Sager and ROG seemed like the only two legit choices for a gaming laptop when i was considering one.
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on March 10, 2013, 11:32:44 AM: ddr5 :drool
Title: Re: the bore techfeggit's klub: a review of the sager np6110/clevo w110er
Post by: MrAngryFace on March 10, 2013, 12:51:23 PM: Im LOVING the HTPC setup.