Sager Notebook Computers
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Sager Midern Computer, Inc., is an OEM
computer manufacturer specializing in laptop computers. The company is publicly referred to as Sager Notebook Computer, as indicated by their website. Sager laptops are manufactured by Clevo which are also sold under many other brand names. Sager is the biggest Clevo retailer. They are publicly recognizable for their high end gaming laptops. However, they offer a wide variety of services, including solutions for mobile gaming
, video editing
, and business applications
. In addition to selling physical hardware
, Sager also offers complete support and repair services for all Clevo based Laptops. This service is offered even if the laptop was not ordered through Sager, although in that case the user must pay in full for all services provided. Although the company sells laptops via its own website, it also uses numerous resellers who sell the laptops with the Sager brand
name.
, California
. Since its inception, Sager has remained at its office location in City of Industry. Although being physically located in California, Sager markets its products throughout all of the United States
. During its time of operation, Sager has gained public recognition as the go to company for extreme high performance mobile computing.
Sager Midern's Better Business Bureau rating as of February 2011 was an F.
, Toshiba
, IBM
or HP are manufactured on a contract basis where so-called Contract manufacturer
assembles laptop computer as specified by the "A-brand", Sager has chosen the way of purchasing finished and generic chassis designed and built by ODM
s, or Original Design Manufacturers. Sager then assembles the laptop with parts chosen by the final customer, puts its logo on the chassis and sells them under the brand Sager. Sager then provides support to these computers.
Sager Midern Computer mainly uses Clevo chassis, which can also be found under Alienware
, VoodooPC
and Hypersonic
brands. Sager also occasionally uses base chassis from Compal
.
Original Equipment Manufacturer
An original equipment manufacturer, or OEM, manufactures products or components that are purchased by a company and retailed under that purchasing company's brand name. OEM refers to the company that originally manufactured the product. When referring to automotive parts, OEM designates a...
computer manufacturer specializing in laptop computers. The company is publicly referred to as Sager Notebook Computer, as indicated by their website. Sager laptops are manufactured by Clevo which are also sold under many other brand names. Sager is the biggest Clevo retailer. They are publicly recognizable for their high end gaming laptops. However, they offer a wide variety of services, including solutions for mobile gaming
Personal computer game
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, video editing
Video editing
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, and business applications
Business software
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. In addition to selling physical hardware
Hardware
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, Sager also offers complete support and repair services for all Clevo based Laptops. This service is offered even if the laptop was not ordered through Sager, although in that case the user must pay in full for all services provided. Although the company sells laptops via its own website, it also uses numerous resellers who sell the laptops with the Sager brand
Brand
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name.
History
Sager Midern Computer, Inc. was founded in 1985 by Shung Song Yuan. The company was founded in City of IndustryIndustry, California
Industry is an industrial suburb of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County. Home to over 2,500 businesses and 80,000 jobs, but only 219 residents at the 2010 census - down from 777 residents as of the 2000 United States census - the city is almost entirely industrial...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. Since its inception, Sager has remained at its office location in City of Industry. Although being physically located in California, Sager markets its products throughout all of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. During its time of operation, Sager has gained public recognition as the go to company for extreme high performance mobile computing.
Company Profile
Sager Notebook Computer is only an online reseller, meaning it does not provide a physical store where consumers can make purchases; although it is possible to submit orders via fax and telephone. In addition to direct ordering from Sager, it is possible to order Sager laptops from other vendors. Besides functioning as an online retailer, Sager also offers hardware diagramming and design plus technical training and support. Sager currently employs approximately 50 workers in its office in CA. Sager's estimated annual sales are considered to be between U.S. $8–9 million.Sager Midern's Better Business Bureau rating as of February 2011 was an F.
Role in the Distribution Process
While "A-brands" such as DellDell
Dell, Inc. is an American multinational information technology corporation based in 1 Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, United States, that develops, sells and supports computers and related products and services. Bearing the name of its founder, Michael Dell, the company is one of the largest...
, Toshiba
Toshiba
is a multinational electronics and electrical equipment corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of electrical products, spanning information & communications equipment and systems, Internet-based solutions and services, electronic components and...
, IBM
IBM
International Business Machines Corporation or IBM is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and it offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas...
or HP are manufactured on a contract basis where so-called Contract manufacturer
Contract manufacturer
A contract manufacturer is a manufacturer that contracts with a firm for components or products. It is a form of outsourcing.-Business model:...
assembles laptop computer as specified by the "A-brand", Sager has chosen the way of purchasing finished and generic chassis designed and built by ODM
Original Design Manufacturer
An original design manufacturer is a company which designs and manufactures a product which is specified and eventually branded by another firm for sale. Such companies allow the brand firm to produce without having to engage in the organization or running of a factory...
s, or Original Design Manufacturers. Sager then assembles the laptop with parts chosen by the final customer, puts its logo on the chassis and sells them under the brand Sager. Sager then provides support to these computers.
Sager Midern Computer mainly uses Clevo chassis, which can also be found under Alienware
Alienware
Alienware is an American computer hardware subsidary of Dell, Inc. It mainly assembles third party components into desktops and laptops with custom enclosures for high-performance gaming. These products also support graphically intense applications such as video editing, simulation, and audio editing...
, VoodooPC
VoodooPC
Voodoo Computers Inc. or VoodooPC was a luxury personal computer brand owned by Hewlett Packard. Voodoo was originally started as a niche PC maker in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It was founded in 1991, and in September of 2006 Hewlett Packard announced they would acquire Voodoo. Voodoo specialized...
and Hypersonic
Hypersonic
In aerodynamics, a hypersonic speed is one that is highly supersonic. Since the 1970s, the term has generally been assumed to refer to speeds of Mach 5 and above...
brands. Sager also occasionally uses base chassis from Compal
Compal Electronics
Compal Electronics is a Taiwanese original design manufacturer , handling the production of notebook computers, monitors, and televisions for a variety of clients around the world, including Acer Inc., Dell, Toshiba, Hewlett-Packard, and Fujitsu Siemens Computers...
.
Laptop Models
Compiled below is a list of all of the models of laptop computers ever produced by Sager. The model column refers to Sager's OEM designation for the laptop. The SKU column refers to the ODM designation for the laptop. For example, D900K is a designation used by Clevo for the laptop that the Sager 9750 is based on of. The final column specifies if a customer can currently purchase that model of laptop.| Model | SKU | Currently in Production |
|---|---|---|
| NP1100 | Unknown | No |
| NP1200 | 110X | No |
| NP1220 | TN121R | No |
| NP1280 | M120W | No |
| NP2030 | GL30 | No |
| NP2070 | FL91 | No |
| NP2080 | EL80 | No |
| NP2090/2092 | FL90/JFL92 | No |
| NP2095 | JHL91 | Yes |
| NP2096 | JHL90 | Yes |
| NP2097 | Unknown | Yes |
| NP2150 | 2100P | No |
| NP2180 | NBLB2 | Yes |
| NP2250 | 2200S | No |
| NP2260 | 2200C | No |
| NP2280 | 2200T | No |
| NP2330 | 2100C | No |
| NP2350 | Unknown | No |
| NP2720 | D270S | No |
| NP2850 | 2850 | No |
| NP2880 | T200V | No |
| NP2885 | T210C | No |
| NP3100 | Unknown | No |
| NP3300 | Unknown | No |
| NP3350 | D270S | No |
| NP3360 | 3100C | No |
| NP3610 | 3610 | No |
| NP3750 | DM350 | No |
| NP3760 | M375E | No |
| NP3790 | M37EW | No |
| NP3880 | M38AW | No |
| NP4020 | D400S | No |
| NP4060 | D400E | No |
| NP4080 | D400V | No |
| NP4250 | D4200 | No |
| NP4320 | D40EF | No |
| NP4321 | D40EF | No |
| NP4380 | D40EV | No |
| NP4381 | D40EV | No |
| NP4750 | D470K | No |
| NP4760 | D470W | No |
| NP4790 | D47EV | No |
| NP4791 | D47EV | No |
| NP4880/4881 | M400A/AE | No |
| NP5120 | 5100S | No |
| NP5130/5150 | 5100C | No |
| NP5160 | Unknown | Yes |
| NP5200 | Unknown | No |
| NP5320 | M560A | No |
| NP5420 | M540V | No |
| NP5460 | M540N | No |
| NP5560 | M55G | No |
| NP5580 | M55N | No |
| NP5620 | 5600P | No |
| NP5650 | 5600N | No |
| NP5660 | 5600D | No |
| NP5670 | 5600DS | No |
| NP5680 | D500P | No |
| NP5690 | D500E | No |
| NP5710 | M570A1 | No |
| NP5720 | M570A | No |
| NP5750 | M570U1 | No |
| NP5760 | M570U | No |
| NP5790 | M570RU | No |
| NP5791 | M570RU | No |
| NP5792 | M570RU2 | No |
| NP5793 | M570RUU | Yes |
| NP5796 | M570TU | Yes |
| NP5797 | M570TU-2 | Yes |
| NP5950 | M590K | No |
| NP5960 | M590KE | No |
| NP6120 | D610S | No |
| NP6160 | D610SU | No |
| NP6200 | Unknown | No |
| NP6260 | M621NC | No |
| NP6600 | Unknown | No |
| NP6620 | Unknown | No |
| NP6630 | M660N | No |
| NP6650 | M665SE | No |
| NP655X | Unknown | No |
| NP6680 | M665SR | No |
| NP668X | Unknown | No |
| NP6690 | M665SRU | No |
| NP6970 | M670SRU | No |
| NP7200 | Unknown | No |
| NP7220 | M720T | Yes |
| NP7250 | M721S | No |
| NP7260 | M72SR | Yes |
| NP7280 Clevo x7200 The Clevo x7200 is a 17.3" laptop manufactured by Clevo. It debuted in September 2010. Unlike other laptops, the x7200 is designed to run a desktop Intel Core i7 for LGA 1366 socket. In addition, the x7200 may also be configured with dual link video cards using either nVIDIA GeForce GTX in SLI... |
UNKNOWN | Yes |
| NP7350 | M735T | Yes |
| NP7620 | D750W | No |
| NP7630 | M760S | Yes |
| NP7652 | Unknown | Yes |
| NP7660 | M760T | Yes |
| NP7680 | M760TU | Yes |
| NP7750 | M770SU | Yes |
| NP7762 | Unknown | Yes |
| NP8100 | Unknown | No |
| NP8120 | Unknown | No |
| NP8130 | Unknown | Yes |
| NP8150 | Unknown | Yes |
| NP8260 | Unknown | No |
| NP8280 | Unknown | No |
| NP8320 | Unknown | No |
| NP8400 | Unknown | No |
| NP8410 | Unknown | Yes |
| NP8530 | 8500C | No |
| NP8550 | 8500P | No |
| NP8560 | 8500V | No |
| NP8600 | Unknown | No |
| NP8620 | Unknown | No |
| NP8660 | M860TU | Yes |
| NP8662 | M860TU-2 | Yes |
| NP8690 | Unknown | Yes |
| NP8700 | Unknown | No |
| NP8760 | Unknown | Yes |
| NP8790 | D870P | No |
| NP8880 | 8880, V1 | No |
| NP8882 | 8880, V2 | No |
| NP8886 | 888E | No |
| NP8887 | 888E,G | No |
| NP8890 | D800P | No |
| NP9260 | D900C | No |
| NP9261 | D900C | No |
| NP9262 | D900C2 | Yes |
| NP9280 | D900F | Yes |
| NP9680 | Unknown | No |
| NP9700 | Unknown | No |
| NP9750 | D900K | No |
| NP9800 | Unknown | No |
| NP9820 | 982 | No |
| NP9850 | M980NU | Yes |
| NP9860 | D900T | No |
| NP9880 | D900T,U | No |
| NP9890 | D900T_X | No |