New NP8170

[boatnerj]

So whats the word on the new sandy bridge models?

Will most likely be purchasing the NP8170-S1 in the next few days. Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM, 2.0-2.8GHz, (32nm, 6MB L3 cache), GeForce GTX 485M, 8 Gig ram, dual 500 gb hard drives @7200. IS this a good machine or is th 7280 still a better choice. Comes to around 2100-2300 depending on if I custom skin it and what warranty.

[boatnerj]

ANd for the same price I can either get a 15" with a -Intel® Core™ i7-2720QM, 2.2-3.3GHz, or the 17" with two hard drives and a Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM, 2.0-2.8GHz.

What would be the better choice, as I guess 2" of screen size isnt that big a deal to me unless it messes with the high res settings.

So whats the word on the new sandy bridge models?

Will most likely be purchasing the NP8170-S1 in the next few days. Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM, 2.0-2.8GHz, (32nm, 6MB L3 cache), GeForce GTX 485M, 8 Gig ram, dual 500 gb hard drives @7200. IS this a good machine or is th 7280 still a better choice. Comes to around 2100-2300 depending on if I custom skin it and what warranty.

[HTWingNut]

So when are these available? NBR forums indicated not unti "end of January" but I don't see any notice here about availability, so assuming available now?

NM: Seems they added ETA end of january.

[shootdaj]

So whats the word on the new sandy bridge models?

Will most likely be purchasing the NP8170-S1 in the next few days. Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM, 2.0-2.8GHz, (32nm, 6MB L3 cache), GeForce GTX 485M, 8 Gig ram, dual 500 gb hard drives @7200. IS this a good machine or is th 7280 still a better choice. Comes to around 2100-2300 depending on if I custom skin it and what warranty.

I would upgrade to the 2720 processor given the low upgrade price for the amount of processing speed gained over the 2630 (compared to the upgrades to 2820 or 2920).. I'm also planning on ordering a NP8170-S1 and upgrading to 2720 is the first thing I did.:)

[lunio86]

Hmm i also want to buy sager np8170 and the eta date is confusing. Says that it should be avalaibe since almost 2 months ago in one place and late march in the other.

[Maverick494]

Hmm i also want to buy sager np8170 and the eta date is confusing. Says that it should be avalaibe since almost 2 months ago in one place and late march in the other.

they are available for order. It is taking about 3 weeks to get orders processed and shipped from what I can see.

[Arclight]

Here's what my email frm Fri stated:

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Date Ordered: Friday 18 March, 2011

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

New status: Phase 1 (Pending Parts or Item Arrival)
Some additional notes placed on your order:

Thank you for your order with Xotic PC!

The model that you ordered is currently back-ordered at Sager. Sager production and Xotic PC are working to move back-orders through production as quickly as possible; however, we cannot move your order to production immediately. You will be contacted once production is confirmed for your order. Any order changes requested will be completed upon confirmation.

We apologize for the delay and any inconvenience, and we thank you for your patience. If you have questions or concerns, please email verifications@xoticpc.com

We estimate the wait time for new orders to be approximately 2-3 weeks. Sager will be working to fill all orders as quickly as possible; however, production times will be extended due to the large amount of orders that will go through production. Please allow approximately 10-15 business days for production once your order is approved.

Thanks
Xotic PC

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I am in line with everyone else.

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