[ubuntu] New Serval Performance? [Archive]

Xorlium

September 2nd, 2008, 11:26 AM

Hi,

I'd like to buy a Serval Performance, but it says it's out of stock, and it has said this for a few weeks now. Any word on when it will be on stock? And does this mean it's being updated?

Thanks!
Xorlium

thomasaaron

September 2nd, 2008, 12:06 PM

hvacr

September 2nd, 2008, 01:08 PM

It'll be back in a week or two, and it will be updated. To be informed of its release, create an account on our website and sign up for our low-volume newsletter. We will be making product release announcements there first.

Any idea of the differances between the Pangolin Performance and this model. I like the specs of the Pangolin Performance, but who knows what the serval will be like. I need to get a laptop on order soon, as my deal with Dell exploded. I will never deal with them again.

thomasaaron

September 2nd, 2008, 02:34 PM

There are some nice differences, but R&D is keeping it under their hat until they finish testing.

hvacr

September 2nd, 2008, 02:53 PM

There are some nice differences, but R&D is keeping it under their hat until they finish testing.

Sure, go ahead and tease me. :)

I will just have to wait then.

steveneddy

September 2nd, 2008, 10:12 PM

Quad core!!!!

wrender

September 2nd, 2008, 11:53 PM

Awe and I thought I would get to place my order this week!!:(

Its gone from August 25th to possibly September 15th.... sigh.

thomasaaron

September 3rd, 2008, 10:39 AM

I know, guys. Sorry. There's a lot that goes into testing and setting up supply lines and training, yada yada yada.

wrender

September 17th, 2008, 12:02 PM

Any news?

thomasaaron

September 17th, 2008, 01:33 PM

No, the R&D Manager is out of town this week.

To be informed of its release, you can create an account on our website and sign up for our low-volume newsletter. We will be making product release announcements there first.

MorphWVUtuba

September 24th, 2008, 02:23 AM

I want it. Gimme gimme gimme!

I'm anxious. C'MON R&D!!! :lolflag:

wrender

September 24th, 2008, 09:05 AM

I was wondering as well if there was any news?

thomasaaron

September 24th, 2008, 11:03 AM

Patience, Grasshopper.:lolflag:
...al...most...there....

R&D has run into a small issue. They're cranking on it though.

wrender

September 24th, 2008, 02:44 PM

I don't suppose you are going to divulge what the issue is?:confused:

stardust496

September 24th, 2008, 09:13 PM

Hmm I see that I can buy serval online right now. Is it the updated model? Or is the updated model yet to be released and what is available on the site right now is the old one?

Thanks!

OldDirtyTurtle

September 25th, 2008, 10:19 AM

Look closer... If you click "configure and buy" or whatever the button is, it says "out of stock".

I imagine that as soon as the new one is ready the orders will come pouring in. I know I'm keeping my finger on the trigger!

[-o<

Hmm I see that I can buy serval online right now. Is it the updated model? Or is the updated model yet to be released and what is available on the site right now is the old one?

Thanks!

Xorlium

September 28th, 2008, 11:38 AM

Me want laptop!!!

It was supposed to be ready on sept 15!! :)

schmindy

September 28th, 2008, 12:03 PM

Just Give Us The Laptop, Please

wrender

September 28th, 2008, 02:11 PM

Its a catch twenty two.... Everyone wants it now, but no one wants an unstable non-functional turd.

jayfix

October 1st, 2008, 03:26 PM

Its a catch twenty two.... Everyone wants it now, but no one wants an unstable non-functional turd.

i really cannot wait for this to come back into stock.
* will purchase *

=D

Humtron

October 3rd, 2008, 09:48 AM

I see the website's been updated... but the Serval is gone, and replaced by the Bonobo.

The Bonobo's specs are sweet, but the price jump is incredible. Will the Serval return as a 4th option (situated in price/specs somewhere between the Pangolin and the Bonobo)?

Xorlium

October 3rd, 2008, 10:48 AM

Yeah, check out the thread "Kingkong laptop", there someone from system 76 confirms it will return.

Which is great, but means more waiting! :)

thomasaaron

October 3rd, 2008, 11:14 AM

The Serval is definitely coming soon. I spoke with R&D, and they will be releasing it. I also played with it, and it is a VERY sweet machine.

That's all I can divulge at the moment.

OldDirtyTurtle

October 3rd, 2008, 11:19 AM

You sir are a horrible tease. :lol:

The Serval is definitely coming soon. I spoke with R&D, and they will be releasing it. I also played with it, and it is a VERY sweet machine.

That's all I can divulge at the moment.

thomasaaron

October 3rd, 2008, 11:22 AM

You sir are a horrible tease.

I don't want to be. But I'd like to keep my job too! :D

Humtron

October 3rd, 2008, 12:06 PM

Man, that's great news. I didn't even see the other thread... my bad.

Just didn't connect Bonobo = Kong... after seeing the configuration, though, that's an apt description.

wrender

October 3rd, 2008, 12:09 PM

I noticed that that the bonobo screen options are both super glossy, will the new serval have a matte option like you originally described:confused:

mobius357

October 3rd, 2008, 12:30 PM

YAY! 17 inch...but oh my I can't afford that...

thomasaaron

October 3rd, 2008, 02:13 PM

The Serval will have a matte option.

wrender

October 3rd, 2008, 02:15 PM

That is a great relief.... I was worried there for a bit!

wrender

October 8th, 2008, 11:35 AM

Is there a projected time frame for the release of the new serval?

Changturkey

October 9th, 2008, 04:08 PM

Trying to decide between this, the pangolin, and the soon to be released macbooks.

thomasaaron

October 9th, 2008, 04:36 PM

Is there a projected time frame for the release of the new serval?

Yes, there definitely is. Keep your eye on the website over the next few days. I don't know the exact day and hour, but the gears are turning fast around here to make it available.

thomasaaron

October 10th, 2008, 03:36 PM

OK, folks.

There it is.

Xorlium

October 10th, 2008, 04:28 PM

Wow! What a computer. I'm almost definitely buying one of these. But I can't make up my mind about a few things. A couple of questions:

1) I prefer Matte over Glossy, but i notice Matte has a much higher resolution (and price too :)). I'm not sure I want that much resolution all the time. Does it support lower resolutions? I ask because my LCD monitor supports 1680x1050 and only that. In theory it supports other resolutions, but they look like crap.

2) Is the Darter going to be updated soon? If so, I'd prefer to wait, to see what's in store (if so, will it have a better graphics card than integrated X4500HD?)

3) Is the Targus Sport Computer Bag water-resistant? (I'm talking about rain, not submerging it on a pool)

4) How long will it take to ship to canada? :D

wrender

October 10th, 2008, 05:09 PM

Very kool... little pricey but kool.

babyhuey

October 10th, 2008, 05:24 PM

Bah, great computer but not what I was looking for.
I really want something in between Pangolin and Serval. Pangolin would be perfect if it had a 9600 GT.

thomasaaron

October 10th, 2008, 05:26 PM

1) I prefer Matte over Glossy, but i notice Matte has a much higher resolution (and price too ). I'm not sure I want that much resolution all the time. Does it support lower resolutions? I ask because my LCD monitor supports 1680x1050 and only that. In theory it supports other resolutions, but they look like crap.

Yes, you could set it to lower resolutions, but things might look a little out of whack. The high resolution screens are pretty nice, though. I definitely like them. Everything seems... crisper.

2) Is the Darter going to be updated soon? If so, I'd prefer to wait, to see what's in store (if so, will it have a better graphics card than integrated X4500HD?)

No, the current Darter is here for a while.

3) Is the Targus Sport Computer Bag water-resistant? (I'm talking about rain, not submerging it on a pool)

I don't think it's *designed* to be any more water resistant than any other backpack with zippers. I doubt light sprinkling would get through. I wouldn't want to test it in a torrential downpour.

4) How long will it take to ship to canada?

8-10 days from order to delivery (however,the Serval won't start shipping until the end of this month).

Ian9056

October 10th, 2008, 05:50 PM

I really want something in between Pangolin and Serval. Pangolin would be perfect if it had a 9600 GT.

I'm probably going to buy the Pangolin soon, but I'm a little concerned by several comments in this thread about its graphics card. I'm not the most knowledgeable person in the world when it comes to hardware (in fact, I've never had anything but integrated video cards), so I was wondering; for those who'd like a better card than the 9300M GS, what types of applications are you running? Gaming, high end media editing?

Sephoroth

October 10th, 2008, 06:06 PM

I would have liked something in the Nvidia 9500-9600 range. The 9300 should be fine but I dislike the presence of only 256MB of VRAM and it being with only DDR2 when trying to future-proof a computer. It gives me a hard time justifying the purchase compared to a few others I've come across.

Xorlium

October 10th, 2008, 07:46 PM

End of the month??? Oh, come on! By then it will be obsolete! :)

babyhuey

October 10th, 2008, 10:03 PM

I'm probably going to buy the Pangolin soon, but I'm a little concerned by several comments in this thread about its graphics card. I'm not the most knowledgeable person in the world when it comes to hardware (in fact, I've never had anything but integrated video cards), so I was wondering; for those who'd like a better card than the 9300M GS, what types of applications are you running? Gaming, high end media editing?

For me its gaming. Honestly the 9300m is good for pretty much everything else.

OldDirtyTurtle

October 11th, 2008, 11:55 AM

I usually buy a can of spray silicone and then treat the bags. You can buy it in any sporting/outdoor goods department of most stores. It take a day or so to cure (no longer be stinky), but then it sheds water like a duck. All for about $5 US.

3) Is the Targus Sport Computer Bag water-resistant? (I'm talking about rain, not submerging it on a pool):D

jeamer

October 11th, 2008, 12:10 PM

Also on the bag, if it's the same one I have, there is a large flap that covers the top zipper, with a case inside of the bag for the 'top as well. Very good in the rain, but then again I'm not sure if this is the same one s76 carries (help me out Tom?).

Xorlium

October 11th, 2008, 12:59 PM

Oh, okay. Thanks.

I can't wait. As soon as I get paid this month, I'm buying it!

wrender

October 11th, 2008, 05:06 PM

If I pre-order now, when does the charge come off my credit card? Right away or when the thing ships?

MorphWVUtuba

October 11th, 2008, 09:34 PM

Oooooh, pretty! :)

XP drivers?

thomasaaron

October 13th, 2008, 10:38 AM

Very good in the rain, but then again I'm not sure if this is the same one s76 carries (help me out Tom?).

The bag changes every so often, so I'm not really sure. They are all nice, high-quality bags, but I'm sure the feature set shifts.

If I pre-order now, when does the charge come off my credit card? Right away or when the thing ships?

Right away.

XP drivers?

Yep.

wrender

October 13th, 2008, 09:30 PM

I was looking at the dimensions of the laptop and the height is measured as 1.45~1.95". What does that mean?

ps. I didn't even notice it until I was staring at the specs today, but 7 lbs! Wow, where does most of the weight come from? Most 15.4" laptops are between five to about six and a half pounds. Does that weight include the ac adaptor?

thomasaaron

October 14th, 2008, 11:41 AM

I was looking at the dimensions of the laptop and the height is measured as 1.45~1.95". What does that mean?

That is the thickness at the front versus the thickness at the back.

where does most of the weight come from?

The chassis is made largely of brushed metal.

Does that weight include the ac adaptor?

No.

OldDirtyTurtle

October 14th, 2008, 07:39 PM

Well, I just ordered mine:

WSXGA+ glossy monitor
200 Gb @ 7200 RPM
4 Gb memory
2.8 Ghz T9600 processor

The wait begins... :(

Hooray for grant money! :guitar:

wrender

October 20th, 2008, 10:19 PM

Ordered mine too..

WUXGA Matte Finish LCD
320 GB 7200 RPM
4 Gb memory
2.26 Ghz P8400 processor

Hooray for credit cards...:KS

MorphWVUtuba

October 24th, 2008, 02:14 PM

American consumerism on cheap credit aint dead yet! WOOHOO!!! :lolflag:

Display Resolution : 15.4" WSXGA+ Super Clear Glossy LCD (1680 x 1050)
Processor : Core 2 Duo P9500 2.53 GHz 1066 MHz FSB 6 MB L2 (25 Watt)
Memory : 2 GB - DDR3 1066 MHz - 2 DIMMs
Hard Drive : 320 GB 7200 RPM SATA II
Extra Battery : Extra 8 Cell Smart Li-ION Battery
Hardware Warranty : 3 Yr. Ltd. Warranty and Technical Support