http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/ Engadget Comments for Clevo's 18.4-inch M98xNU gaming laptop packs a lot of junk in its trunk http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/Dec 12th 2008 10:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/
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The battery life must be horrid]]>Dec 12th 2008 10:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/Dec 12th 2008 10:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/
Although I agree with the smudges comment.

Low rank me if you dbags must, but I think apple wentthe right route on adding glass over the gloss screen, as it protects the LCD, is way effin easier to clean, yet still gives the clarity advantages of gloss.]]>Dec 12th 2008 10:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/
Having used both I can confirm that a glossy screen does not improve clarity. PERIOD. It INCREASES contrast (not improve). Further, as a graphic artist, matte screen produce a more accurate image. Further, matte acreens are much less reflective further reducing eye strain.

I just ordered the Sony AW for the screen. I agree that their are faster laptops out there (its not quad core) but the screen makes it worth it.
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as to the visibility in high lighting conditions, a glossy screen will be hard to see, but so will a matte]]>Dec 12th 2008 5:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/Dec 12th 2008 10:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/
This might have everything but the kitchen sink, but it also costs as much as a small car.

This is obviously for gaming, but youll only be gaming for an hour with the DREADFUL battery life, plus youll get carpal from the un-ergonomic keyboard and mouse not to mention its barely a laptop at all because of the size and weight.


If you need to game, wouldnt it be much better getting a desktop? You dont game for 10min, so with a laptop youd be tethered to an AC adapter anyway?

Light gaming on a laptop sure, but i dont see the sense in these things.]]>Dec 12th 2008 10:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/
Me, I personally build my own gaming desktops (which will always be more powerful than laptops at time of build, and even 1+ year later, and for half the cost), and then for mobility purposes, I just carry around a fairly adequate $600 laptop.

But for those who are really tight on space and travel a lot, yet enjoy gaming as well, then these systems make sense.

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If they travel alot, who wants to carry around a 6t laptop with a 3t power brick?

And if they dont travel alot, why not just get a desktop? Surely you cant be THAT strapped for space.

I understand there may be a market for these things, but it seems like its a rather large market and i cant understand why...


"Me, I personally build my own gaming desktops (which will always be more powerful than laptops at time of build, and even 1+ year later, and for half the cost), and then for mobility purposes, I just carry around a fairly adequate $600 laptop."

I would do the exact same thing....]]>Dec 12th 2008 10:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/
So while yes, I'm probably never going to be using a bulky laptop like this if I'm not plugged into a wall-socket with a usb mouse, etc.. When its time to pack up it still all fits in one backpack which is quite a deal more convinient than your normal desktop.]]>Dec 12th 2008 10:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/clevos-18-4-inch-m98xnu-gaming-laptop-packs-a-lot-of-junk-in-it/
Had I a gaming desktop I'd certainly not bring it on a plane or train when I work away ; and I don't have a car (in Paris... I'm not crazy enough), so I couldn't bring it to my friend's place for LANs.
Plus the laptop (without external screen) uses much less power to provide something like 3/4 of gaming power of a desktop.
I'm ok with the fact that you CAN'T play on battery or watch a DVD, though :(
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It's a long shot... but again with mass production, you can never guess the prices...]]>Dec 12th 2008 5:04PM