Thursday, September 11, 2008

Review: Sager NP8660






Our Sager NP8660 has the following specifications:

  • Intel Core 2 Duo P9500 (2.53GHz/6MB L2/1066MHz FSB/25W TDP)
  • Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
  • 15.4-inch WSXGA+ glossy display
  • Intel PM45 + ICH9M chipset
  • 4GB DDR3-1066 RAM
  • 4GB Intel Turbo Memory 2.0
  • Nvidia GeForce 9800M-GT w/ 512MB GDDR3 video memory
  • 320GB 7200RPM Seagate SATA II hard drive
  • Dual-layer 8X DVD burner
  • 7-in-1 memory card reader
  • Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5300 + Bluetooth wireless
  • 8-cell Li-ion battery
This configuration goes for a shade over $2,350 on PowerNotebooks.com. The NP8660 starts at $1,742 as of writing.

Conclusion

The Sager NP8660 is an excellent high-performance notebook. It is as powerful as most 17-inch gaming notebooks, yet sits in a 15.4-inch chassis. The build quality is outstanding. The input devices and screen of are good quality, and the battery life is reasonable for a notebook with this kind of power. The hallmark of this system is its stellar cooling system, which does its job quietly and efficiently. Users of this notebook will not have to worry about it overheating, because it will not.

It is my pleasure to give the Sager NP8660 my full recommendation for a portable powerhouse and gaming machine.

Pros:

  • Top-of-the-line performance
  • Excellent build quality
  • Solid input devices
  • Good screen
  • Outstanding cooling system
  • Decent battery life
  • Input/output port variety

Cons:

  • Keyboard could have more tactile feedback
  • WSXGA+ screen not quite as clear as those on other 15.4-inch notebooks
  • Thicker/heavier than a typical 15.4-inch notebook

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