AVADirect Clevo X8100 Core i7

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60% AVADirect Clevo X8100 review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Ultimately, we have mixed feelings about the AVADirect Clevo X8100. We love the large display and the overall feel of the keyboard, but we're somewhat put off by the awkwardness of the weight distribution and the sheer physical bulk of the unit. The game performance is excellent for a laptop, but it still can't quite keep up with that of even small form-factor desktop PCs that use current-generation, discrete graphics cards. The price of our tested configuration (as of June 3, 2010) is steep, too, at over £2,000. However, the entry price, which still includes the 1080p display and the dual GeForce GTX 285M GPUs, is under £1,500. If you're looking for an all-in-one gaming system, the Clevo X8100 will fit the bill. But be sure to carry some ibuprofen for the inevitable backache.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/23/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%

AVADirect Clevo X8100 Core i7 Gaming Notebook
Source: PC World Archive.org version
If you need an all-in-one gaming rig for a LAN party, the Clevo X1800 does the job, but a compact deskop may be better.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/04/2010
Rating: performance: 92% features: 89%

90% AVADirect X8100
Source: Maximum PC Archive.org version
Sadly, the X8100 could barely hold its charge for an hour when playing a standard-def DVD in power-saving mode. And this sucker is heavy, topping 15 pounds with its power brick. But if you like to LAN party, this is far better solution than lugging around both a PC and a screen, not to mention peripherals—and it gives you performance commensurate to its girth.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 90%

AVADirect Clevo X8100 Core i7 Gaming Notebook Review
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
With all the high end hardware AVADirect threw into the Clevo X8100, it would be hard to imagine performance being anything but top notch, so we're not surprised with how easily the test system sliced through our benchmarks. We are, however, summarily impressed, if for no other reason than this being the fastest notebook we've yet laid our hands on.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/17/2010
Rating: price: 40% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 30%

91% AVADirect Clevo X8100 18.4-inch Core i7 Gaming Notebook
Source: Tweaktown Archive.org version
AVADirect's Clevo X8100 is the best performing gaming machine we have ever tested with loads of performance and a massive price tag.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/06/2010
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 80% performance: 99% features: 95% workmanship: 95%

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285M SLI:

Two GeForce GTX 285M graphics cards in SLI combination. Performance is about 0-40% faster than a single GTX 285M and, due to the slightly higher clock rate, only a bit faster than a GTX 280M SLI combination. Problems with micro stuttering can occur with this dual-card setup, most notable if around 30fps.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  

720QM: The Core i7-720QM is the slowes Core i7 Quad Core in 2009 and clocks between 1.6 and 2.8 GHz (due to the Turbo Mode). Therefore, it combines the advantages of a slow quad core CPU with a fast single core one. Compared to the faster Core i7 mobile CPUs, the 720QM only features 6MB L3 Cache.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

18.40": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

3.8 kg:

Only a few laptops are in this weight class because the mobility is rather limited due to the high weight. 

AVADirect: AVADirect Custom Computers is a custom computer manufacturing company located in Ohio, USA. The company specializes in building custom computer systems including: Windows or Linux manageable and highly-reliable servers, high-end workstations and gaming systems, business PCs, and notebooks. The laptop market share is low, even in USA.

80.33%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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