Wasted money on a new purchase?

[kerplunk101]

Hello,

I just ordered a new EON 17 SLX this morning. The specs are pasted below.

One of my biggest concerns is about the new chips + video cards coming out this quarter.

I feel like I wasted almost 2.7k on a laptop that will not be cutting edge in a few months.

Please please let me know what you guys think. Do I wait for a couple more months or is this purchase good enough to last me a long time.

Specs:

Details
Laptop Platform: EON17-SLX
Laptop Exterior: NO PAINT
The ORIGIN Difference: Truly Custom PC's. Want a component that is not on our site? Call or email us and we will include it in your system.
Display Type: 1920 x 1080 17.3" SLX FHD LED Backlit Matte Display
Customizable Backlit Keyboard: Customizable Backlit Keyboard Software with Three Lighting Zones and Seven Color options
Graphic Cards: Dual 2GB AMD Radeon HD 7970M
Processors: Intel Core i7 3740QM Quad-Core 2.70GHz (3.70GHz TurboBoost), 6MB Cache
Memory: 16GB DDR3 1333MHz (4 X 4GB)
Operating System: Genuine MS Windows 8 64-Bit Edition
Optical Drive: 8X DVD+/-R/RW/4X +DL Super-Multi Slim Drive (No DVD Playback Software for Windows 8 Included)
Hard Drive One: 750GB SATA 3.0Gb/s, 7200RPM, 16MB Cache
Hard Drive Two: 120GB ORIGIN PC Approved Solid State Drive
Optical Bay Hard Drive Caddy : None
Audio: Integrated High-Definition Audio with THX TruStudio Pro and up to 7.1 Channel support
Networking: Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 Wireless dual-band module - Up to 450 Mbps
SuperSpeed USB 3.0: SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Ports
Media Card Reader: Media Card Reader
Finger Print Reader: Integrated Biometric Fingerprint Reader
Web Camera: Built-in 2.0 Megapixel Video Camera
Warranty: 1 Year Part Replacement and 45 Day Free Shipping Warranty with Lifetime Labor/24-7 Support
ORIGIN Recovery: ORIGIN Recovery USB Flash Drive
No Dead Pixel Guarantee: 45 Day No Dead Pixel Guarantee Free
Free ORIGIN T-shirt: ORIGIN PC T-Shirt Small
Security Software: Microsoft Security Essentials (Windows 7 Only)
Cloud Power: Dropbox - Online Storage (Windows 7 Only)
Cloud Power: Steam (The Ultimate Online Game Platform)
Cloud Power: Origin PC NEXUS In-Game Support Chat Client
Web Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer
Web Browser: Google Chrome

 

[dave_the_nerd]

Laptops that weigh more than my cat... npt that one, the fat one... combined... don't particularly interest me. According to this short review, the power adapter weighs more (4 pounds) than my laptop.

I'm pretty sure that thing (13.2 pounds w/ AC adapter) weighs about as much as my desktop PC.

However:

Nothing is ever cutting edge after "a few months." Just enjoy your purchase and don't read any new review sites for a year.

Also, start pumping iron.

 

[RossMAN]

One of my biggest concerns is about the new chips + video cards coming out this quarter.

You have every right to be concerned as Intel Haswell is right around the corner and video cards are usually outdated within 1-2 months.

I feel like I wasted almost 2.7k on a laptop that will not be cutting edge in a few months.

In my honest opinion you did waste $2,700 on a laptop that will be outdated in a few months.

If you're looking for most bang for your buck you can't beat the Dell Outlet which currently has 25% off XPS laptops.

After a quick search here's what I found for significantly less, over half off!

$1,409.00 - 25% coupon ($352.25 savings) = $1,056.75 with free ground shipping.

Processor Processor: Intel Core 3rd Generation i7-3612QM Processor (6MB cache, up to 3.1 GHz)
Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
Base Dell Outlet XPS 15 Laptop
Hard Disk Drive 1 TB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
Memory 16.0GB, DDR3-1600MHz SDRAM, 2 DIMMS
Media Bay 8X Blu-Ray BD Combo (Blu-ray ROM + DVD+/- RW)
Video NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M with 2GB GDDR5
System Color Silver Anodized Aluminium
Laptop Screen 15.6 Inch FHD 1080p Truelife WLED Display and Skype-Certified HD Webcam Silver Anodized Aluminum
Laptop Battery 9 Cell Battery
Network Interface Card Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 and Bluetooth 3.0
Web Camera 1.0 MP HD Camera with MIC
Keyboard English Keyboard
Hardware Upgrade 125V Power Cord
90W AC Adapter
Badge
Software Upgrade Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Service Pack 1
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit Operating System DVD
Office Software Microsoft Office Starter – reduced functionality Word & Excel w/ads & no PowerPoint or Outlook

Yes the specs aren't quite as good as yours but it's almost 1/3 the cost and more bang for your buck. I should also note it's 15" vs 17" which is more portable and comes with Windows 7.

Since Dell refreshes their inventory 24/7, if you're patient you can probably find a better laptop for less.

 

[Torn Mind]

At that price, a desktop is assured to be a better buy unless you really need the smaller form factor.

 

[mnewsham]

I'm pretty sure that thing (13.2 pounds w/ AC adapter) weighs about as much as my desktop PC.

must be a small desktop, my current is about 41.2lbs

 

[AustinInDallas]

abort!

 

[mnewsham]

If you REALLY want a powerful laptop, look at Sager. They will do similar powered laptops for hundreds less.

Here is a laptop that when configured right will beat that one or come close, for easily 300-500 less.

 

[RossMAN]

If you REALLY want a powerful laptop, look at Sager. They will do similar powered laptops for hundreds less.

Here is a laptop that when configured right will beat that one or come close, for easily 300-500 less.

Nice and you get choice of Windows 7 or 8.

 

[mnewsham]

Nice and you get choice of Windows 7 or 8.

Yup, configure it with 675MX in SLI and 240GB SSD, and bluray drive for 400 less than the OP.

 

[RossMAN]

Yup, configure it with 675MX in SLI and 240GB SSD, and bluray drive for 400 less than the OP.

Plus Sager is an established and reputable brand, I've never heard of "Eon" until I read the OP.

I hope it isn't too late for them to cancel or return their order.

I'd rather buy this Sony 55" HDTV for $2k + $700 for a Dell Outlet laptop = $2,700.

 

[AustinInDallas]

Plus Sager is an established and reputable brand, I've never heard of "Eon" until I read the OP.

I hope it isn't too late for them to cancel or return their order.

I'd rather buy this Sony 55" HDTV for $2k + $700 for a Dell Outlet laptop = $2,700.

ever heard of originpc?

 

[mnewsham]

ever heard of originpc?

Yes, they are somewhat well known for being stupidly expensive for people who have more money than sense

 

[lagokc]

"I feel like I wasted almost 2.7k on a laptop that will not be cutting edge in a few months."

It doesn't have 802.11ac. You just spent $2700 on a laptop that isn't even cutting edge as of right now D:

 

[dave_the_nerd]

must be a small desktop, my current is about 41.2lbs

Little ITX rig. No fancy cooling solutions. 2.5" HDDs.

 

[mnewsham]

Little ITX rig. No fancy cooling solutions. 2.5" HDDs.

I figured it must have been, but you can't really make a decent comparison, ITX essentially is almost a laptop in desktop format.

 

[marcplante]

Do you need cutting edge? or do you need something that will meet your requirements? (you did have requirements in mind, right?) I typically upgrade my computer when i have some watershed game I want to play that renders mine obsolete. Otherwise, you can chase specs for the sake of having the best, or you can enjoy your computer.

This feels like troll bait. We can all talk about what we'd do with $2700 (70" screen?), but if you're happy with what you bought, then don't worry about buying something better.

If you're still in some return window and want to asses options, then that's another story...

At least you're not the guy who spent $3200 on an oversized, stuffed banana at a carnival.

 

[lagokc]

I figured it must have been, but you can't really make a decent comparison, ITX essentially is almost a laptop in desktop format.

ITX systems don't have to make the sorts of compromises or use laptop parts the way they used to or laptops still do.

 

[mnewsham]

ITX systems don't have to make the sorts of compromises or use laptop parts the way they used to or laptops still do.

I realize this, however, they are similar in many aspects and ITX system would be the common relative to a real desktop and a laptop.

Point is, most people aren't running ITX and talking about how it's almost compared to his desktop then not telling anyone it's ITX is a bit misleading. Had he said, it weighs about as much as my ITX build, then it would have been less misleading.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

I realize this, however, they are similar in many aspects and ITX system would be the common relative to a real desktop and a laptop.

Point is, most people aren't running ITX and talking about how it's almost compared to his desktop then not telling anyone it's ITX is a bit misleading. Had he said, it weighs about as much as my ITX build, then it would have been less misleading.

Link to build specs are in my sig. It's not misleading if you don't do the research.

Seriously though; the two things an ITX build has over (any) laptop are 1) Desktop CPU support, 2) Desktop GPU support, and 3) Cost (mostly as a result of 1 & 2.). Obviously, they're bulkier and harder to move around, even if they don't weigh all that much more.

But I've got a slimline DVD-RW and 2.5" HDDs, so if you want to poke fun at my rig for using laptop parts, go right ahead.