current stock on the sager 8662

[triptogn]

I know that you guys are filling back orders and all that good stuff, so I'm wondering how the stock on the 8662s is holding up, or will there be another long period before more parts come in for those who order soon?



I'm literally on the edge of ordering, but I can also get an asus G50vt b1 right here locally, already built and ready to go.

I am still having a hard time coming to terms that I've yet to see a sager in person, let alone use one, versus being able to get my hands on other laptops out there and having a strong understanding of what i'm getting into.

-trip

[powerpack]

They are what they are. The Asus is very nice and a good notebook. The 8262 is better. But if site unseen is an issue I can understand that. There are return options if just completely not going to work inquire about that if it might ease your mind?

But I would think most would be happy with an Asus. I am but different model.

[Justin@XoticPC]

The Sager 8262's are in stock and shipping in 3-7 business days. We are at the end of back orders that were placed before they recently just came into stock. The 8662 is the most powerful 15" on the market today. :)

[BKR2879]

Did you mean 8262 or is that a typo for the 8662?? ;)


If it is the 8662 then I better get my order in quick. :eek:

Guess I make a final decision on the exact build and just jump in and try to finalize the skin choice ASAP.

[BKR2879]

Order placed, I've waited long enough, though I did make some changes to what I planned to get.

Here's hoping there are enough in stock to get mine out soon. :D

[triptogn]

I just took the plunge and put the order in!

I was on the fence about buying an asus G50vt at a local retailer, but for nearly the exact same amount of money including shipping and handling, i was able to configure the beefier sager machine. It just was no contest.

[InkBlot]

The Sager 8262's are in stock and shipping in 3-7 business days. We are at the end of back orders that were placed before they recently just came into stock. The 8662 is the most powerful 15" on the market today. :)

My order went in on May 4th, just about the time that shipment came in. I wonder if I'm part of the "back orders" or not. I haven't had a status change since the 5th, and was thinking of e-mailing service at the end of the day if it hadn't changed...but I don't want to be a pest either. I'm just antsy. :D

[InkBlot]

My order went in on May 4th, just about the time that shipment came in. I wonder if I'm part of the "back orders" or not. I haven't had a status change since the 5th, and was thinking of e-mailing service at the end of the day if it hadn't changed...but I don't want to be a pest either. I'm just antsy. :D

Uh-oh, they might be watching...I just hit phase 2! :yes:

[BKR2879]

Mine was just upgraded to Phase 2 today as well. :smile2:

A nice lady named Elizabeth called and spoke to my wife letting her know my order was up to Phase 2. It's a good thing she knew I ordered it, or I'd be sooooo dead right now. LOL.

Good timing on the order methinks. :yes:

Granted, not looking forward to the next credit card bill or two, but oh well, what else is new? :D

[Sync]

Finally bit the bullet and ordered my NP8662 this afternoon. Hope it doesn't take too long for it to get here...the wait's going to be terrible. =p

[Serenitee]

A nice lady named Elizabeth called and spoke to my wife letting her know my order was up to Phase 2. It's a good thing she knew I ordered it, or I'd be sooooo dead right now. LOL.

You sir have just proven you are not safe to have around my keyboard when I'm taking a drink of pepsi.

But yes.. good thing ;)

[BKR2879]

You sir have just proven you are not safe to have around my keyboard when I'm taking a drink of pepsi.

But yes.. good thing ;)

ROFL, the truth is always funny, you just need to look at it the right way.

She got my old 13" laptop when hers died, and I needed a larger screen anyway due to my vision getting worse due to diabetes.

I'm impressed alone with the fact they called to let me know they were building it now. DELL barely gives you a heads up when they actually ship it, nevermind get it assembled.

[triptogn]

For anyone still following this thread, I went ahead and made the purchase yesterday and it is in phase 2 already. I even got a phone call from Xoticpc letting me know that it was being put into phase 2.

[Sync]

For anyone still following this thread, I went ahead and made the purchase yesterday and it is in phase 2 already. I even got a phone call from Xoticpc letting me know that it was being put into phase 2.
Lucky. Mine's still in Phase 1. Maybe by the end of the day I'll get a pleasant surprise and it'll be in Phase 2 though.

[triptogn]

Lucky. Mine's still in Phase 1. Maybe by the end of the day I'll get a pleasant surprise and it'll be in Phase 2 though.

I'll keep you all posted, so you can have a general idea of what the timeline ends up being.

[BKR2879]

Lucky. Mine's still in Phase 1. Maybe by the end of the day I'll get a pleasant surprise and it'll be in Phase 2 though.

I went to Phase 2 the day after I ordered, so as long as they have stock of the specific items in your build, you shouldn't be far behind.

[Justin_W@XoticPC]

Keep in mind, an order won't enter "Phase 2 (Sent to production)" until payment has been received and verified.

[Sync]

I paid using credit card, so it shouldn't take too long to be verified, I hope.

[Lstormy10]

I am happy that my NP8662 has now been shipped and will hopefully be here Friday in time for the holiday weekend. :D

[BKR2879]

I am happy that my NP8662 has now been shipped and will hopefully be here Friday in time for the holiday weekend. :D

Lucky you, that was my hope, but I think I ordered a couple days too late for that.

I already prepped a new USB stick with the latest Windows 7 build to install once it's here.

Can't wait!

[Sync]

I was going to do the USB install, but I want the 64-bit version, and I only have 32-bit Windows now. You can't make a 64-bit version of Windows boot from a USB stick using a 32-bit version. So it's DVD or nothing for me...had to actually order a DVD burner for the desktop so I can get Windows 7 on my laptop when it gets here.

I am really jealous of you guys getting it before the holiday. I've probably still got another 2-3 weeks to wait...mine still hasn't even gotten out of Phase 1 yet. Since it's apparently normal for it to go into Phase 2 the day after you order, I'm getting kinda worried that something's holding up the payment/verification.

EDIT: Wow, holy crap. As soon as I posted that an email popped into my inbox saying I'd been updated to Phase 2. Does Xotic hire psychics or something? =o

[BKR2879]

You can easily make a USB installer for 64 Bit Windows 7.

Download the 64bit RC-1 build from MS.

Follow the guide here to make a bootable USB stick......
http://dotnetwizard.net/vista-stuff/tips-how-to-bootinstall-windows-7vista-from-usb-flashhard-drive/

Copy the files from the Windows 7 DVD to the USB stick

Works mint.

[InkBlot]

EDIT: Wow, holy crap. As soon as I posted that an email popped into my inbox saying I'd been updated to Phase 2. Does Xotic hire psychics or something? =o

Hmm....maybe. Let me try it, and get back to you.

phase3phase3phase3phase3phase3phase3phase3phase3ph ase3phase3phase3
:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy :notworthy:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy :notworthy

[triptogn]

Hmm....maybe. Let me try it, and get back to you.

phase3phase3phase3phase3phase3phase3phase3phase3ph ase3phase3phase3
:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy :notworthy:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy :notworthy

I know how you feel, I'm all worked up and excited to get my laptop too!

[BKR2879]

I'm still hoping mine ships tomorrow so I have it for the long weekend.

Then again, I'd rather have it tested to be rock solid before it ships, so if I don't have it for the weekend I guess I'll live. ;)

I've got a lighting quick USB stick with Windows 7 RC1 waiting for it to get here. Can't wait to see how quick it installs.

Oh well, patience is a virtue......and I'm sadly lacking it. :D

[Serenitee]

My new hot rod is currently 3 hours away from me in the hands of UPS.. I'm amazed this wait hasn't yet killed me.

Tomorrow. Tomorrow. (though, I have to say, the automated phone call I got from UPS today stating signature required package will be delivered to you today, the 21st had me all excited until I saw today is the 20th and their automated msg is likely messed up :(

[BKR2879]

I just got hit with an "out of stock" on the cpu I picked, so now having to settle with a lower one than I wanted.

Figures though, the one time I try to get a top of the line machine, something isn't available.

Sigh. :(

Whole thing has completely killed the high I had for getting the machine.

[triptogn]

The same just happened to me. I'm pretty disappointed.

[BKR2879]

Seems like everyone everywhere is out of stock on the cpu.

The few I found who claimed to have one in stock want $450 or more for it, highway robbery.

Is it being phased out or something I wonder?

I know I could have gone with the T9550 at the same speed, but I didn't want the extra wattage in a machine that was already going to be running hot.

I dunno, just depressed about it all atm. Took me forever to make up my mind and order and now it's going to cost me, story of my life.

[triptogn]

Seems like everyone everywhere is out of stock on the cpu.

The few I found who claimed to have one in stock want $450 or more for it, highway robbery.

Is it being phased out or something I wonder?

I know I could have gone with the T9550 at the same speed, but I didn't want the extra wattage in a machine that was already going to be running hot.

I dunno, just depressed about it all atm. Took me forever to make up my mind and order and now it's going to cost me, story of my life.

I'm sure it will be fine with the higher wattage, they wouldn't offer it if it didn't work well within that laptop, at least I wouldn't think they would. I would be lying if i didn't say that I was disappointed too, I just spent the last two months going over the merits and demerits of every laptop that I could think of. To finally decide on a make and config, have the order go through and in the process of being built just to have it changed on you is kinda sucky.

[BKR2879]

I emailed them back but I figure they are gone for the day.

Told em to put in a P8700 for now, though part of me is regretting that now in a way. Maybe I should have just gone with the T9550 and just dealt with the extra heat.

Maybe I'll drop another email and do that, I gotta think about it a few though. Planning to put in one of the new 7200 rpm 500GB laptop hard drives so heat is gonna be an issue I think.

Then again, 2.53 isn't far off from 2.66 and will the extra 3MB of cache really help much?

Sigh. :(

[triptogn]

The way I look at it, the cpu is probably best cooled, most looked at part of the machine, so I wouldn't expect heat to be an issue in that regards. Also, its not like the cpu and harddrive are sitting on top of each other, so doubt it would be a problem. I think you would be happiest getting the closest approximation of what you originally ordered, that's what I'm doing.

[BKR2879]

The way I look at it, the cpu is probably best cooled, most looked at part of the machine, so I wouldn't expect heat to be an issue in that regards. Also, its not like the cpu and harddrive are sitting on top of each other, so doubt it would be a problem. I think you would be happiest getting the closest approximation of what you originally ordered, that's what I'm doing.

Yeah, I guess so.

I sent a second email telling them to ignore the first one.

I'll try the T9550 out and see what sort of heat it puts out with a 5400rpm 500GB hard drive and if its not too bad, I'll toss in the 7200rpm drive.

Worst case I roast marshmallows all summer.

Still upset about this whole thing, but not much I can do I guess.

[triptogn]

I wonder what kind of volume these guys go through. It's been over 24 hours since I told them that I was ok with getting a T9550, but I have yet to get a reply or update on my order reflecting as such. I even talked to someone in customer service earlier using the chat feature, and he said I should see an update soon, but that was around 10 am this morning. *shrug* I hope the laptop isn't just sitting there not being worked on because they haven't checked the email with my approval in it from yesterday.

[BKR2879]

I spoke with Elizabeth around noon eastern time and confirmed I wanted the T9550.

I've not heard back since and my status is still shown as "Order Pending".

Can only wait and see. Perhaps they didn't have the T9550's in stock either but could get them?

Time will tell I guess.

[markjsc]

I spoke with Elizabeth around noon eastern time and confirmed I wanted the T9550.

I've not heard back since and my status is still shown as "Order Pending".

Can only wait and see. Perhaps they didn't have the T9550's in stock either but could get them?

Time will tell I guess.

I'm in the exact same boat as you, BKR. I've ordered an identical machine. Justin informed me that the P9600 CPUs were backordered on Thursday and I opted for the T9550 instead. I was actually relieved to hear that the T9550s were also backordered.

I chose to wait a cople of weeks on the P9600. Thankfully, my travel situation has changed and I can wait the extra week or two. I'm actually buying a beefy laptop for work - at least that's my story and I'm sticking to it... (Just don't look at the game purchases on my credit card bill!)

Anyway - Thanks to Justin and the XOTICPC team for excellent communication and great service!!

[BKR2879]

I'm in the exact same boat as you, BKR. I've ordered an identical machine. Justin informed me that the P9600 CPUs were backordered on Thursday and I opted for the T9550 instead. I was actually relieved to hear that the T9550s were also backordered.

They actually said the T9550's were on backorder??

I was just guessing when I posted. To me they implied they had them in stock and ready to use.

If the T9550's are backordered too, then I might as well wait on a P9600 since it's going to be a while anyway.

[Sync]

We wanted to inform you that your order has been updated with the following status & additional information:

New status: Phase 4 (Order Shipped)Guess there weren't any parts backorders on my config. Supposed to be delivered next Thursday, so I should be here all day to sign for it. Can't wait!

[BKR2879]

Guess there weren't any parts backorders on my config. Supposed to be delivered next Thursday, so I should be here all day to sign for it. Can't wait!


You must not have a P9600, T9550 or T9800 cpu then most likely.

Just checked my emails and found another status update, and all of the high end cpu's are out of stock for at least a week it looks like.

So now I'm back to waiting for the P9600 I wanted in the first place.

Maybe I'll get lucky and my Dell A90 will show up soon so I have something to mess with in the meantime.

[Sync]

You must not have a P9600, T9550 or T9800 cpu then most likely.

Just checked my emails and found another status update, and all of the high end cpu's are out of stock for at least a week it looks like.

So now I'm back to waiting for the P9600 I wanted in the first place.

Maybe I'll get lucky and my Dell A90 will show up soon so I have something to mess with in the meantime.
I thought about getting a P9600, then I was going to get a T9550 since it's the same performance and just a bit less battery life. But I figured that it wouldn't be enough of a performance increase to justify $130. Really glad I just went for the P8600 now.

[BKR2879]

My last laptop had a 2.4Ghz cpu, and I just wanted something better this time around.

The P9600 is the best mix of power/heat/performance from what I've seen people say, so it was sort of a no brainer.

I don't need quad core in the laptop, so that didn't even come into the decision.

I'm in no dire need of the 8662 at the moment. Been limping along with the old laptop for now, but had hoped for quicker turnaround was all. If the laptop I have now dies, I'm sort of screwed, and may be forced to buy a laptop locally just to get by on until the 8662 ships.

On the flip side, I worked as a PC and Networking Tech for 6 years before getting an engineering job with Verizon planning their FIOS network rollouts, so I understand when demand is high and supplies are low, and unless you are a "big dog" you don't get priority on those few parts that are out there.

Many a time we had to hold up a server due to lack of HD's or memory.

Ahh, the good old days......NOT! ;)

[triptogn]

I just got denied the T9550 despite being told in customer service chat yesterday that they had them in stock there at xotic. I'm a pretty unhappy customer right, I am considering just canceling this order. I need to cool off, I'm pretty mad about this.

[triptogn]

Someone in the service department just told me that the processors won't be there till June 1st. That's 10 days, not 5.

[BKR2879]

The P9600 and T9550 are out of stock everywhere that I looked atm, so it's not just Xotic.

So much for the "shipping in 3-7 days" when I placed my order. :(

[triptogn]

I thought I should clarify in case anyone is following this thread. It will be 5 BUSINESS days, heh. I'm trying to decide if I'm going to wait or go with an p8700. I'm trying to research if there is a noticable performance difference between the two. In theory, I could low ball the cpu at first, and get one of the higher end quads as they come out, if they are supported... It's hard to get information on t his stuff since its new tech

[BKR2879]

That was my thought earlier, but I didn't want to deal with swapping out the cpu and worrying about the heatsink and thermal paste hassle. In a normal PC case, sure, I do it all the time, but it's a little more forgiving than what could happen in a laptop that has much more limited cooling ability.

Maybe I'm just paranoid, but I'd rather play it safe on a $2000 machine.

I'll wait out the P9600 and hope in the end it's justified.

[triptogn]

That was my thought earlier, but I didn't want to deal with swapping out the cpu and worrying about the heatsink and thermal paste hassle. In a normal PC case, sure, I do it all the time, but it's a little more forgiving than what could happen in a laptop that has much more limited cooling ability.

Maybe I'm just paranoid, but I'd rather play it safe on a $2000 machine.

I'll wait out the P9600 and hope in the end it's justified.

I just told them to put me in for the 9600 again, though I'm still nervous about the whole thing now. I can only imagine that they get 50 of these things, and you, mr BK gets #50 and I'm the #51 out of luck guy. That would make all of this waiting pointless. I guess I just want to be guaranteed that when I approve this, I will indeed be included in on this lot of cpus and move forward on this... kinda like how I thought going to the t9550 was going to work...

[Dramacydal]

every one is out of stock.


March 23, 2009, 03:32 PM — PC World —
According to sources at motherboard manufacturers, Digitimes reports (http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20090319PD210.html) significant price drops of several desktop processors will occur in April and July of this year. If you're in the market for a new Socket 775 Quad Core, you may want to hold off for a few weeks. Expect the following markdowns to occur April 19th:
-- Core 2 Quad Q9300 from $266 to $213 (19.92%)
-- Core 2 Quad Q9550S from $369 to $320 (13.28%)
-- Core 2 Quad Q9400S from $320 to $277 (13.44%)
-- Core 2 Quad Q8200S from $245 to $213 (13.06%)
July 19th will bring more price reductions of numerous models:
-- Core 2 Quad Q8300 from $183 to $163 (10.93%)
-- Core 2 Duo E7500 from $133 to $113 (15.04%)
-- Pentium E5400 from $84 to $74 (11.90%)
-- Pentium E5300 from $74 to $64 (13.51%)
-- Celeron E1500 from $53 to $43 (18.87%)
In addition to the discounts, the article sheds light on launch dates for several processors. A new duo of Socket 1366 CPUs will be available May 31st. The Core i7 975 Extreme Edition (3.33GHz) and Core i7 950 (3.06GHz) will likely replace the existing 965 and 940 models. Here's a list of Intel's upcoming chips, their prices, and launch dates:
-- Core 2 Quad Q8400 for $183 (April 19)
-- Core 2 Quad Q8400S for $245 (April 19)
-- Core i7 975 for $999 (May 31)
-- Core i7 950 for $562 (May 31)
-- Core 2 Duo E7600 for $133 (May 31)
-- Pentium Dual-Corehttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif (http://www.itworld.com/hardware/64871/report-new-intel-processors-and-price-drops-coming-soon#) E6300 for $84 (May 31)
-- Celeron Dual-Core E1600 for $53 (May 31)

[Dramacydal]

arch 23, 2009, 03:32 PM — PC World —
According to sources at motherboard manufacturers, Digitimes reports (http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20090319PD210.html) significant price drops of several desktop processors will occur in April and July of this year. If you're in the market for a new Socket 775 Quad Core, you may want to hold off for a few weeks. Expect the following markdowns to occur April 19th:
-- Core 2 Quad Q9300 from $266 to $213 (19.92%)
-- Core 2 Quad Q9550S from $369 to $320 (13.28%)
-- Core 2 Quad Q9400S from $320 to $277 (13.44%)
-- Core 2 Quad Q8200S from $245 to $213 (13.06%)
July 19th will bring more price reductions of numerous models:
-- Core 2 Quad Q8300 from $183 to $163 (10.93%)
-- Core 2 Duo E7500 from $133 to $113 (15.04%)
-- Pentium E5400 from $84 to $74 (11.90%)
-- Pentium E5300 from $74 to $64 (13.51%)
-- Celeron E1500 from $53 to $43 (18.87%)
In addition to the discounts, the article sheds light on launch dates for several processors. A new duo of Socket 1366 CPUs will be available May 31st. The Core i7 975 Extreme Edition (3.33GHz) and Core i7 950 (3.06GHz) will likely replace the existing 965 and 940 models. Here's a list of Intel's upcoming chips, their prices, and launch dates:
-- Core 2 Quad Q8400 for $183 (April 19)
-- Core 2 Quad Q8400S for $245 (April 19)
-- Core i7 975 for $999 (May 31)
-- Core i7 950 for $562 (May 31)
-- Core 2 Duo E7600 for $133 (May 31)
-- Pentium Dual-Corehttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif (http://www.itworld.com/hardware/64871/report-new-intel-processors-and-price-drops-coming-soon#) E6300 for $84 (May 31)
-- Celeron Dual-Core E1600 for $53 (May 31)

[BKR2879]

I just told them to put me in for the 9600 again, though I'm still nervous about the whole thing now. I can only imagine that they get 50 of these things, and you, mr BK gets #50 and I'm the #51 out of luck guy. That would make all of this waiting pointless. I guess I just want to be guaranteed that when I approve this, I will indeed be included in on this lot of cpus and move forward on this... kinda like how I thought going to the t9550 was going to work...

Nope, the way my luck runs is, they'll get 49 in, I'll be 50 and then when they get more, I'll get forgotten and you'll get the next one. ;)

Story of my life.

I'm just trying not to watch the calender at this point.

[Xixecel]

calenders are evil !

-Xixecel

[triptogn]

here is my latest update: Thanks for confirming your processor selection: Processor: ~Intel® P9600 45nm Montevina C We apologize for the delay on this item, and once this item arrives in stock your order will be built/tested/shipped as soon as possible. We anticipate that your system will ship sometime next week, and we will update you with the tracking number once it ships. Thanks Xotic PC

I'm back to phase 1, but they anticipate that I will ship next week at some point, which is good.

[BKR2879]

I haven't gotten any emails yet. :(

Dropped them a note just to see if they can give me some info as to where my order stands.

I ordered on May 16th so it's not too bad on time yet considering each one is custom built to order.

[triptogn]

I can see on the build an 8662 page that the new CPUs are now listed, which means they must have lifted the NDA on displaying those. The question remains, have they gotten the CPU's yet? I have yet to see my order updated that it is being built again, and I have yet to hear what CPU I'm actually getting with my order.

[Lstormy10]

I can see on the build an 8662 page that the new CPUs are now listed, which means they must have lifted the NDA on displaying those. The question remains, have they gotten the CPU's yet? I have yet to see my order updated that it is being built again, and I have yet to hear what CPU I'm actually getting with my order.
The NDA was lifted due to the announcement of the new processors at the Computex conference in Taiwan. I would believe that suppliers already have the new processors or will get them very soon.

[triptogn]

I see. Well, I don't see them listed as a pre-order item, so maybe they are in. Here's to hoping, because I'll be needing the laptop soon for SOE Fan Faire in Vegas in a couple of weeks.

[markjsc]

I just got notification of Phase 4 - shipped.

Interesting - it jumped from Phase 1 (back ordered CPU) directly to Phase 4. I guess they completed the QA checking from phase 2 prior to bumping it to back ordered. I imagine the laptop was sitting there with everything in place except for the CPU...

Anyway, thanks to Justin and everyone else at XoticPC for their continued excellence in communication and customer service!! :notworthy

[Justin_W@XoticPC]

@triptogn (http://xoticpcforums.com/member.php?u=11560)
The new Intel mobile processors are in stock. This will include the P8700, P8800, T9600, P9700, & T9900.

@markjsc (http://xoticpcforums.com/member.php?u=11612)
We're always happy to help and hope you enjoy you new notebook! :)

[triptogn]

@triptogn (http://xoticpcforums.com/member.php?u=11560)
The new Intel mobile processors are in stock. This will include the P8700, P8800, T9600, P9700, & T9900.

@markjsc (http://xoticpcforums.com/member.php?u=11612)
We're always happy to help and hope you enjoy you new notebook! :)

Thanks, I can see that I jumped from Phase 1 to Phase 4 between last night and this morning, so I guess it's on its way =) Nothing mentioned what my p9600 got replaced with, would it be the P9700 or the T9600?

[Justin_W@XoticPC]

The P9600 was discontinued by Intel and replaced by the P9700 CPU. If you selected the P9600 when you submitted your order, then you would have been upgraded to the P9700

[triptogn]

Thanks Justin, I guess it was worth the wait then eh? Hehe. Now to wait on pins and needles for the rest of the week waiting for it to arrive.

[triptogn]

Thanks Justin, I guess it was worth the wait then eh? Hehe. Now to wait on pins and needles for the rest of the week waiting for it to arrive.

Welp people, the journey has ended, and the laptop has arrived. I've got it right next to me at work, although I have yet to boot it up yet! It looks fantastic, solid as a rock. I work at a game company, and everyone has been coming by to look at it, claiming how jealous they are =D Thanks xotic!