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  2. [PC] Ask The Experts Thread

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    Posted

    Slight OT: Is the 2% extra on card even legal??

    Read many articles in the media a few years ago saying its illegal and the cost is actually supposed to be borne by the business center and not customers/consumers, as per RBI. Yet no one seems to follow this and people are only too happy to pay for it.

    And coincidence that I just told a friend to be careful when she's paying by card and to not pay the 2%. She's in Delhi standing in queue and out of cash.

     

    This 2% been around for years my friend. Me and my dad has a long history of fighting with stores regarding this. 2 out of 10 times, they will waive it. The other 8 times, we walk out or go get money from ATM.

    Money saved is money earned after all. Hopefully after this demonetization, the government may do something.

  3. Gaming PCs

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    Posted

     

     

    Hey I narrowed down on buying the staples laptop but there is one more interesting one that best buy has listed

     

    The difference is that the bestbuy one is i7 7th gen with touch screen and the once from staples is i7 6th gen and no touch screen but the price difference is 200 USD

     

    staples is 499

    bestbuy is 699

     

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-hp-envy-x360-2-in-1-15-6-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-silver/5622388.p?skuId=5622388

     

    would the upgrade be worth the 200 USD ?

     

     

    Sorry that I am replying to you few days late.

     

    Hope you went with HP Envy. And if you haven't, Thanksgiving deals are up. Check slickdeals to stay updated.

  6. [PC] Ask The Experts Thread

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    Posted

    Y510 was in my radar last year. Had a chance to play with it in a local best buy.The keyboard is shitty and so is the laptop display. And I stopped there. Did things change?

     

    But then again other than the Asus G750 and MSI dominator series, I havent seen any of the sager laptops in person. EVER. reason why i am scared 110% in plonking 2700 USD into it. :(:(

    I am actively looking at cragslist for a cheap Xbox or PlayStation setup.

  7. [PC] Ask The Experts Thread

    in Techzone

    Posted · Edited by m-JeRi

    This is the current config. Its official. I am nearing 1000USD over budget.~2600USD this. :(. I have an offer for a 780M sager with almost similar budget for way way less price. :@ :@ :@.

    Display
    Display: 17.3" FHD (16:9) Anti-Glare Matte-Type Screen (1920x1080)
    Processor
    Processor:
    Chipset: 4th Generation Intel® Mobile Core i7-4710MQ Haswell Processor (Upgradeable)
    Intel® HM87 Chipset
    HDD & ODD Drives
    Standard Hard Drive:
    Standard Optical Drive:
    750GB 7200RPM Hard Drive (Upgradeable)
    2 Detachable 2.5" 9.5mm (H) SATA Hard Disk Drives + 2 mSATA Slots
    Raid 0/1 Supported
    8x DVDRW/CDRW Super Multi Combo Drive (Upgradeable)
    1 12.7mm (H) Optical Drive Bay, ATA Interface, Interchangeable with ±R/RW Combo drive
    Graphics
    Graphics Controller: 2x NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 860M GDDR5 (8.0GB Total) in SLI (Upgradeable)
    [Kepler Core]
    PCI-Express™ 16X | Microsoft® DirectX® 11
    Memory
    Standard Memory:
    Number of SODIMMS:
    8,192MB (8GB) DDR3 1600MHz (Upgradeable - 32GB* 1600MHz Max)
    Four 204Pin SODIMM Sockets
    *Windows 7 Pro or Higher Operating System Required for 32GB Ram Configuration
    Audio Features
    Audio Features: High Definition audio interface
    1 x S/PDIF Digital output
    1 x Built-in Microphone
    2 x Built-in Onkyo Speakers
    1 x Built-in Onkyo Subwoofer
    Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ MB3
    Amplified Headphone output
    External 7.1CH audio output supported by headphone, microphone, Line-in jacks and S/PDIF jack
    Network
    Network / Communication:
    Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN
    Integrated 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN + Bluetooth™ 4.0
    Slots / Interface
    Card Reader:
    Input / Output Ports: 9-in-1 Card Reader
    MMC / RSMMC / MS / MS-Pro / MS-Duo / SD / Mini-SD / SDHC / SDXC
    1 x Thunderbolt™ Port
    1 x HDMI 1.4a output Port (with HDCP)
    4 x USB 3.0 Ports (1 x powered USB port, AC/DC)
    1 x eSATA Port (USB 2.0 combo)
    1 x RJ-45 LAN (10/100/1000Mbps)
    1 x Headphone Jack
    1 x Microphone Jack
    1 x Line-in Jack
    1 x S/PDIF output Jack
    Power System
    Battery:
    Input/Output: 8 Cells Lithium Ion Battery Pack (89.21Wh)
    Full Range 330W AC-In 100-240 V AC, 50/60Hz Universal | DC Output: 19.5V, 16.9A AC Adapter
    Cooling
    Standard Cooling:
    Optional Cooling: Copper CPU Heatsink
    IC Diamond Thermal Compound
    Size & Weight
    Size:
    Weight: 16.50" (w) x 11.61" (d) x 1.65~2.16" (h)
    8.82 lbs with 8-cell Battery, Single GPU, and Optical Drive
    Keyboard / Point Device
    Keyboard:
    Point Device: Full Sized Illuminating Keyboard with Numeric Key Pad
    W / A /S /D Gaming Keys
    Integrated Touchpad with Scrolling Function & Multi-gesture
    Additional Features
    Extra Features: Fingerprint Reader
    Kensington® Lock
    Built-in 5.0M frontal and 2.0M rear HD Video Camera
    Intel® Rapid Start Technology capable
    Intel® Smart Response Technology capable
    Intel® Anti-Theft Technology capable
    Stylish case with rubberized surface
    Operating System
    Standard OS:
    No Operating System Standard (Windows® 7 & 8.1 Available)
    (if OS is purchased some custom drivers may be downloaded and not supplied with the system)
    Warranty
    Manufacturer Warranty:
    1 Year Parts & LIFETIME Ltd. Labor Warranty Standard
    XOTIC PC 24/7 Toll Free Domestic Telephone Technical Support
    Lifetime Sager Toll Free Support
    Outside of U.S. (Canada) 2 Way Ground Shipping Coverage Options Available
    Additional Warranty Options Available
    Return Policy & Warranty Terms and Conditions (More Info)
    Customizations.

    - FREE!!! – U.S. UPS GROUND SHIPPING (Use Coupon Code "FREESHIP" in Checkout) [u.S. Lower 48 ONLY / Restrictions Apply]
    - 17.3" FHD 16:9 "Matte Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright LED Anti-Glare Screen (1920x1080) (SKU - SSC002)
    - Standard No Dead Pixel Policy
    - NO Professional Monitor Color Calibration
    - Sager - 4th Generation Intel® Haswell Core™ i7-4710MQ (2.5GHz - 3.5GHz, 6MB Intel® Smart Cache) (SKU – SPU201)
    - - IC Diamond Thermal Compound - CPU + GPU
    - NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 880M (8.0GB) GDDR5 PCI-Express DX11 [user Upgradeable] (SKU – GPU01X)
    - No Copper Cooling Upgrade
    - No Video Adapter
    - No External Mobile Display
    - 16GB DDR3 1600MHz [2x8GB] Dual Channel Memory (SKU - RAM04S)
    - Sager Branding
    - Standard Laptop Finish
    - No Laptop Laser-Sketch™
    - No Custom Laptop Painting
    - No Custom Laptop Painting
    - Non-RAID Storage
    - 256GB Crucial M550 mSATA SSD - Preconfigured as an OS Drive ( Operating System – Drive C: )
    - NO mSATA Solid State Drive
    - 1TB 7200RPM [sATA II - 3GB/s] (SKU - HDD097)
    - None Standard
    - HDD Raid Settings - OFF
    - 6X Blu-Ray Reader + 8X DVDRW/CDRW Super Multi Combo Drive (Sager) (SKU - ODD097)
    - No Extra Optical Bay Hard Drive Caddy
    - No Back Up Hard Drive
    - NO External USB Optical Drive
    - Bluetooth Included *With select wireless cards only* (See “Wireless Network” Section Below)
    - Sager - Intel® Dual Band AC 7260 802.11 A/AC/B/G/N 2.4/5.0GHz + Bluetooth™ 4.0 (SKU - WIFI98)
    - No Network Accessory
    - Internal 9-in-1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD/Mini SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS/MS Pro/MS Duo)
    - Integrated Digital Video Camera
    - No TV Tuner
    - Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
    - No Carrying Case
    - Smart Li-ion Battery (8-Cell)
    - No Car Adapter
    - No Spare AC Adapter
    - No Dock/Hub/Adapter
    - Integrated Fingerprint Reader
    - No Headset
    - No External Keyboard
    - Logitech G700 Black 13 Button Gaming Mouse (USB Wireless Laser 5700 DPI)
    - No Notebook Cooler
    - No Thanks, Please do not Overclock my system (Overclocking will add 3-6 business days to build time)
    - No Operating System Redline Boost
    - No Operating System [Drivers & Utility Software Only (Windows 7 & 8.1)]
    - None
    - No Antivirus Essentials Software Bundle
    - No Back Up Software
    - No Unlimited GB Cloud Backup
    - - No Microsoft OFFICE Software
    - No Software Bundle
    - No Global Anti-Theft Protection (Options below require an operating system)
    - 2 Year Parts & LIFETIME Ltd Labor Warranty 24/7 Tech Support w/ LCD Accidental Damage Protection (SKU - WTY012)
    - * 24/7 LIFETIME U.S. based technical support
    * Extreme QA testing by dedicated technicians
    * 24-72 Hour stress testing and benchmarking to ensure top performance and stability
    - Standard Production Time
    - No Outside of US Shipping Coverage
    - Yes, I would like XOTIC PC’s White Glove Premium Packaging (XPC Service - requires shipment to XOTIC PC: will add to build time)
    - No XOTIC PC Gear

  9. [PC] Ask The Experts Thread

    in Techzone

    Posted · Edited by m-JeRi

    I just started looking through it 4 days back and I intend to purchase it by next month ~15th. Since its a expensive purchase no hurry.

     

    So do check this out if u can. will love to hear more thoughts. As i can only find nitbits. in notebookreview forums

     

    Plus is oodles of customization, lesser price then competitors, and upgradeable as they use the MXM instead of solder process. But then again, Read the upgrade options are pretty expensive.

     

    Cons I see is no global warranty option, Industrial design is not upto my liking. I wanted the 8 series as it be bit cheaper. But it looks like my dads compaq laptop back in 92. :S :S. Just bigger. :D

  10. [PC] Ask The Experts Thread

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    Posted

     

     

    Cannot afford to put up money for LCD's, consoles etc and keep selling
    + Sager == Gaming is the first purpose.

     

    Well. the build qlty even i feel from video reviews. Cant seem to find any store that got these for display. One of the reasons I looked in to Asus G750JS with similar specs.

     

    The price for the above one comes like ~2300USD. No other gaming laptops are built on MXM platform for user upgrade. :S

  11. [PC] Ask The Experts Thread

    in Techzone

    Posted · Edited by m-JeRi

    Hi All.

    So I am thinking of getting a new laptop. Sager NP9377 / Clevo P377SM-A. Config is as follows:

     

     

     

    Display

    Display: 17.3" FHD (16:9) Anti-Glare Matte-Type Screen (1920x1080)

    Processor

    Processor:
    Chipset: 4th Generation Intel® Mobile Core i7-4710MQ Haswell Processor (Upgradeable)
    Intel® HM87 Chipset

    HDD & ODD Drives

    Standard Hard Drive:
    Standard Optical Drive:
    750GB 7200RPM Hard Drive (Upgradeable)
    2 Detachable 2.5" 9.5mm (H) SATA Hard Disk Drives + 2 mSATA Slots
    Raid 0/1 Supported
    8x DVDRW/CDRW Super Multi Combo Drive (Upgradeable)
    1 12.7mm (H) Optical Drive Bay, ATA Interface, Interchangeable with ±R/RW Combo drive

    Graphics

    Graphics Controller: 2x NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 860M GDDR5 (8.0GB Total) in SLI (Upgradeable)
    [Kepler Core]
    PCI-Express™ 16X | Microsoft® DirectX® 11

    Memory

    Standard Memory:
    Number of SODIMMS:
    8,192MB (8GB) DDR3 1600MHz (Upgradeable - 32GB* 1600MHz Max)
    Four 204Pin SODIMM Sockets
    *Windows 7 Pro or Higher Operating System Required for 32GB Ram Configuration

    Audio Features

    Audio Features: High Definition audio interface
    1 x S/PDIF Digital output
    1 x Built-in Microphone
    2 x Built-in Onkyo Speakers
    1 x Built-in Onkyo Subwoofer
    Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ MB3
    Amplified Headphone output
    External 7.1CH audio output supported by headphone, microphone, Line-in jacks and S/PDIF jack

    Network

    Network / Communication:
    Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN
    Integrated 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN + Bluetooth™ 4.0

    Slots / Interface

    Card Reader:
    Input / Output Ports: 9-in-1 Card Reader
    MMC / RSMMC / MS / MS-Pro / MS-Duo / SD / Mini-SD / SDHC / SDXC
    1 x Thunderbolt™ Port
    1 x HDMI 1.4a output Port (with HDCP)
    4 x USB 3.0 Ports (1 x powered USB port, AC/DC)
    1 x eSATA Port (USB 2.0 combo)
    1 x RJ-45 LAN (10/100/1000Mbps)
    1 x Headphone Jack
    1 x Microphone Jack
    1 x Line-in Jack
    1 x S/PDIF output Jack

    Power System

    Battery:
    Input/Output: 8 Cells Lithium Ion Battery Pack (89.21Wh)
    Full Range 330W AC-In 100-240 V AC, 50/60Hz Universal | DC Output: 19.5V, 16.9A AC Adapter

    Cooling

    Standard Cooling:
    Optional Cooling: Copper CPU Heatsink
    IC Diamond Thermal Compound

    Size & Weight

    Size:
    Weight: 16.50" (w) x 11.61" (d) x 1.65~2.16" (h)
    8.82 lbs with 8-cell Battery, Single GPU, and Optical Drive

    Keyboard / Point Device

    Keyboard:
    Point Device: Full Sized Illuminating Keyboard with Numeric Key Pad
    W / A /S /D Gaming Keys
    Integrated Touchpad with Scrolling Function & Multi-gesture

    Additional Features

    Extra Features: Fingerprint Reader
    Kensington® Lock
    Built-in 5.0M frontal and 2.0M rear HD Video Camera
    Intel® Rapid Start Technology capable
    Intel® Smart Response Technology capable
    Intel® Anti-Theft Technology capable
    Stylish case with rubberized surface

    Operating System

    Standard OS:
    No Operating System Standard (Windows® 7 & 8.1 Available)
    (if OS is purchased some custom drivers may be downloaded and not supplied with the system)

    Warranty

    Manufacturer Warranty:
    1 Year Parts & LIFETIME Ltd. Labor Warranty Standard
    XOTIC PC 24/7 Toll Free Domestic Telephone Technical Support
    Lifetime Sager Toll Free Support
    Outside of U.S. (Canada) 2 Way Ground Shipping Coverage Options Available
    Additional Warranty Options Available
    Return Policy & Warranty Terms and Conditions (More Info)

     

    Customization as below:

     

     

    - FREE!!! – U.S. UPS GROUND SHIPPING (Use Coupon Code "FREESHIP" in Checkout) [u.S. Lower 48 ONLY / Restrictions Apply]
    - 17.3" FHD 16:9 "Matte Type" Super Clear Ultra Bright LED Anti-Glare Screen (1920x1080) (SKU - SSC002)
    - Standard No Dead Pixel Policy
    - NO Professional Monitor Color Calibration
    - Sager - 4th Generation Intel® Haswell Core™ i7-4710MQ (2.5GHz - 3.5GHz, 6MB Intel® Smart Cache) (SKU – SPU201)
    - - Stock OEM Thermal Compound
    - NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 870M (6.0GB) GDDR5 PCI-Express DX11 [user Upgradeable] (SKU – GPU13X)
    - No Copper Cooling Upgrade
    - No Video Adapter
    - No External Mobile Display
    - 16GB DDR3 1600MHz [2x8GB] Dual Channel Memory (SKU - RAM04S)
    - Sager Branding
    - Standard Laptop Finish
    - No Laptop Laser-Sketch™
    - No Custom Laptop Painting
    - No Custom Laptop Painting
    - Non-RAID Storage
    - 256GB Crucial M550 mSATA SSD - Preconfigured as an OS Drive ( Operating System – Drive C: )
    - NO mSATA Solid State Drive
    - 1TB 7200RPM [sATA II - 3GB/s] (SKU - HDD097)
    - None Standard
    - HDD Raid Settings - OFF
    - 6X Blu-Ray Reader + 8X DVDRW/CDRW Super Multi Combo Drive (Sager) (SKU - ODD097)
    - No Extra Optical Bay Hard Drive Caddy
    - No Back Up Hard Drive
    - NO External USB Optical Drive
    - Bluetooth Included *With select wireless cards only* (See “Wireless Network” Section Below)
    - Sager - Intel® Dual Band AC 7260 802.11 A/AC/B/G/N 2.4/5.0GHz + Bluetooth™ 4.0 (SKU - WIFI98)
    - No Network Accessory
    - Internal 9-in-1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD/Mini SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS/MS Pro/MS Duo)
    - Integrated Digital Video Camera
    - No TV Tuner
    - Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audio - Included
    - No Carrying Case
    - Smart Li-ion Battery (8-Cell)
    - No Car Adapter
    - No Spare AC Adapter
    - No Dock/Hub/Adapter
    - Integrated Fingerprint Reader
    - No Headset
    - No External Keyboard
    - Logitech G700 Black 13 Button Gaming Mouse (USB Wireless Laser 5700 DPI)
    - No Notebook Cooler
    - No Thanks, Please do not Overclock my system (Overclocking will add 3-6 business days to build time)
    - No Operating System Redline Boost
    - No Operating System [Drivers & Utility Software Only (Windows 7 & 8.1)]
    - None
    - No Antivirus Essentials Software Bundle
    - No Back Up Software
    - No Unlimited GB Cloud Backup
    - - No Microsoft OFFICE Software
    - No Software Bundle
    - No Global Anti-Theft Protection (Options below require an operating system)
    - 2 Year Parts & LIFETIME Ltd Labor Warranty 24/7 Tech Support w/ LCD Accidental Damage Protection (SKU - WTY012)
    - * 24/7 LIFETIME U.S. based technical support
    * Extreme QA testing by dedicated technicians
    * 24-72 Hour stress testing and benchmarking to ensure top performance and stability
    - Standard Production Time
    - No Outside of US Shipping Coverage
    - No thanks, standard double boxed packaging is okay with my order
    - No XOTIC PC Gear

    2 years full warranty. Comparable design of the Asus G750, which i considered for the industrial design. and the config also. Opted in for the Blu Ray burner at the start. Just Blu ray Reader now.

     

    Thoughts? Not getting the thin gaming laptops. I want a desktop replacement which I am willing to lug around for 2 years. Too much traveling. Cannot afford to put up money for LCD's, consoles etc and keep selling. I have a Acer Aspire S7, which my brother eldest brother is trying to use. No more thin. Ok with bulk.

     

    Thanks.

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