Amazing Media Notebook for Europe

[Filip Norrgard]

http://www.tchibo.co.uk/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/uk/-/GBP/TdUkDisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=7HGIGLTSvl6IHPVnScyCfLdGPf-PUILAHsw=?ProductSKU=0002160

Digital Media Thoughts member LoneSniper has found a very hot media notebook aimed for the European market and currently being sold in the United Kingdom:

• • Mobile AMD 64 3200 + processor
  • 17" TFT WXGA (widescreen) display
  • ATI® MobilityTM Radeon® 9700 graphics card with 128 MB RAM
  • 80 GB hard drive
  • DVD/CD multi-standard burner with dual-layer support
  • Digital TV (DVB-T) and analog TV tuner card
  • Remote control
  • Integrated webcam
  • 4 in 1 card reader
  • WiFi (802.11g)
  

And -- most surprisingly -- all of this for only 999£ (1450€ / 1950$)! 8O I've been looking for a portable digital TV notebook and it seems that this one might be the answer to my prayers. It is just a shame that it is sold in the UK only, the website lacks detailed specifications and the notebook is not manufactured by a major brand. :sad:

[Filip Norrgard]

http://www.tchibo.co.uk/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/uk/-/GBP/TdUkDisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=7HGIGLTSvl6IHPVnScyCfLdGPf-PUILAHsw=?ProductSKU=0002160

Digital Media Thoughts member LoneSniper has found a very hot media notebook aimed for the European market and currently being sold in the United Kingdom:

• • Mobile AMD 64 3200 + processor
  • 17" TFT WXGA (widescreen) display
  • ATI® MobilityTM Radeon® 9700 graphics card with 128 MB RAM
  • 80 GB hard drive
  • DVD/CD multi-standard burner with dual-layer support
  • Digital TV (DVB-T) and analog TV tuner card
  • Remote control
  • Integrated webcam
  • 4 in 1 card reader
  • WiFi (802.11g)
  

And -- most surprisingly -- all of this for only 999£ (1450€ / 1950$)! 8O I've been looking for a portable digital TV notebook and it seems that this one might be the answer to my prayers. It is just a shame that it is sold in the UK only, the website lacks detailed specifications and the notebook is not manufactured by a major brand. :sad:

[Jason Dunn]

It looks like the same make that Sager, Voodoo, and about 10 other companies sell - I wouldn't worry too much that it's not a name brand. ;-)

[Lee Yuan Sheng]

That's cheap. What's the weight though?

Personally I'm having a slight want for the Compaq B-series/Gigabyte N512 (same OEM). Not too heavy, nice screen, good gfx chipset, and good price. =P

[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by Lee Yuan Sheng

That's cheap. What's the weight though?

It's likely 8+ pounds - I don't think anyone buys a 17" widescreen notebook for the light weight and portability. ;-)

[lonesniper]

Even though it is a no name brand, TCM (Tchibo's electrical brand) is popular in Germany and I have some TCM branded stuff at home and have no problems with it. It comes with 3 years warrenty which is unheard of from other PC makers.

I had a good look at it in the store the other day. It was inside a plastic display case so I was unable to touch it or hold it to feel its weight or build quality.Even though it is a no name brand, TCM (Tchibo's electrical brand) is popular in Germany and I have some TCM branded stuff at home and have no problems with it. It comes with 3 years warrantee which is unheard of from other PC makers.

I had a good look at it in the store the other day. It was inside a plastic display case so I was unable to touch it or hold it to feel its weight or build quality, but it does look very nice. I am not sure if the plastic case was to stop geeks like me drooling on it or to protect it from spilt coffee.

What first caught my eye about it was the AMD64 3200 processor, inclusion of a TV tuner and the price. Only thing missing in my opinion is Windows XP Media Center. I am sure it just comes with XP Home, but I suppose shipping it with the plain XP Home keeps the price down even more and users can always install other Media add-ons, like SnapStream.
I wish I was in the market for a new laptop as would love to get one.

UPDATE:
I just checked the Tchibo.co.uk site and the laptop is now Sold Out. It has been onsale for about 2 weeks now and Tchibo operate on short term deals so this does not surprise me. Oh well, at least it shows what can be built for that price.

[dgage]

A friend of mine has one and it is simply gorgeous and powerful. I had to wipe up the drool puddle after I was done playing with it. :lol: I am a consultant and travel about 75% of the time. I would love to have one but I wouldn't be able to take it out on the plane unless I was in First Class. Further, battery life is limited to about 2-3 hours. But talk about fast and feature-rich, it is most definitely a desktop replacement. As a matter of fact, I am sure there are many people that wished their desktop was that nice. And the screen, was simply great. His was made by Sager I believe.

David

[goofy166]

Here is the same thing from a mail order company:

http://www.sagernotebook.com/pages/n...oductType=4750

[Phoenix]

This notebook is also known as Sager's 8790 (which had an Intel processor - Sager has since discontinued this model), as well as Sager's current 4791 (Intel-based) and 4750 (which has an AMD processor).

But this computer is a bit of old news, as Sager has offered it for quite some time with either Intel or AMD procs. Even though Sager offers the 4791 and 4750, they've replaced their 8790 with their new Intel-based 9860, which I've shared about on a couple of occasions. The 9860 blows everything away on the market right now, period (including a lot of desktops). If you're looking for the most powerful notebook on the planet, the 9860 is it.

You can see a great review of the 9860 here.

A great place to purchase these Clevo/Sager-based notebooks is at PC Torque.

[goofy166]

Can you say how the Sager 4750 and 9860 differ, and which as the best video card?

[dacs29]

Aldi Germany (the grocery store) has something similar for 1299 Euros. Check it out here:

http://germany.aldi.com/product_spec...oduct_511.html

David