Sager has unveiled its 15-inch gaming notebook which could be a direct competitor to the Alienware M15x. The NP8690 is equipped with a mobile Intel Core i7 processor and a Nvidia GeForce GTX 280M graphics card. Its specifications are as follows:
Processor: Intel Core i7 (1.6 - 2.0GHz)
Display: 15.6 inch W/LED backlit display with 1600x900 or 1920x1080 pixels
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 280M w/ 1GB GDDR3
RAM: Up to 8GB DDR3-1333
Port Selection
There are 4 USB 2.0 ports, 1 HDMI output port, 1 DVI-I output port, 1 eSATA Port (VISTA only), FireWire, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack, RJ-45 LAN (10/100/1000Mbps) and RJ-11 Modem. The machine weighs 7.38 lbs with battery.
Pricing & Availability
The Sager NP8690 is now available for pre-order. The notebook will start shipping in October. Prices start at $1,789.
