A review...sort of...

System Configuration:
Chassis: Digital Storm x15 8690T-8 (Weight: 7.38 LBS)
Display: 15.6 inch HD+ LED Display with Enhanced Super Glossy Surface (Resolution: 1920 x 1080)
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7-720QM 1.6GHz (6MB Cache) (Quad Core)
System Memory: 8GB DDR3 at 1066MHz (High-Performance)
Inputs: Gigabit Ethernet LAN / Card Reader / eSATA
Main Storage: 1x (500GB Solid State Hybrid (By: Seagate) (7200 RPM) (Model: ST950052620ASI)
Extra Storage: - No Thanks
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD/CD 8x Multi-Drive (Writes and Reads DVDs, CDs)
Wireless Access: 802.11 A/B/G/N Wireless LAN Module
Features: Integrated Video Camera / Bluetooth
Outputs: HDMI 1080P / DVI Port / SPDIF Audio / Headphone / Microphone
Video Card(s): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M 1.5GB
External TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows 7 CD)
Protection: - No Thanks
Office Suite: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Install/Test Game: FREE: Hot-selling game with a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 or above graphics card
Carry Bag: Standard Carrying Bag
External Cooling: - No Thanks
External Keyboard: - No Thanks
External Mouse: - No Thanks
External Speakers: - No Thanks
External Storage: - No Thanks
Full Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Labor & 1 Year Parts Warranty

Sub-Total: $1,822.00

I am making this post to write somewhat of a review, although probably not a great one because:
 
(1) It is only for a laptop, so there isn't all the things to review like there is on a desktop
(2) I'm not exactly technically savvy, so there are tons of things I don't even know to touch on in a review.
 
I can't remember how long exactly it took from the day I ordered my system to the day that I received it. But I know it wasn't too long at all. I'm thinking maybe a month at most. So I was very happy with how fast I received my system. I realize other vendors may have gotten it to me faster, but I'm glad DSO takes a little more time testing the system before they ship it out.
 
As for customer service -- when my order was in stage 2, I changed my mind on my hard drive (I decided I wanted the hybrid drive). I emailed Sarah, and she had it taken care of that same day. So I was extremely pleased with that.
 
I received the system almost a month ago, and I wish I could say that I've really been putting it to the test with some GPU intensive games. But for the most part I've been stuck on playing Battlefield2. For some reason, I have totally fallen in love with that game all over again. I did, however, play the new Medal of Honor on my new system, and it played it perfectly with no problems. The monitor on this thing displays everything beautifully. I love the crisp picture.
 
There have been a few quirky things happen, but they have been so rare, that I can't pinpoint what would have caused them --  1 time I came back to my computer after not being near it all day and it was frozen up. Another time the graphics got some real weird green & blue marks all over the screen. But that only happened once. A reboot seemed to fix it. What I do realize is, ANY computer is going to have the occasional quirkiness. I sort of expected that anyway. Overall, I have REALLY been pleased with how stable this system has been.

A few random pros
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I have the system hooked up (hdmi-to-dvi) to a HANS.G monitor and it really works well.
I was very pleased to see that my system came with 1 USB 3 port. I wasn't aware of that until I opened it up.
The construction of this thing seems really really sturdy.
The carrying bag that comes free with the system is pretty nice, I think.
The packaging (for shipping) & binder that comes with my system information & recover CD are a very nice & professional touch.

A couple random cons
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My system arrived with ONE stuck pixel. (it such a small thing, it has never really bothered me)
The battery life on this thing is literally only about 15 minutes -- with just the screensaver running (not gaming or anything), so it's not really "portable"



Aside from the battery life (which I never really bought it for "portability" anyway), I have to say i am EXTREMELY satisfied with my system.


Thanks DSO!

Edited by CArnold40 - 04 Nov 2010 at 10:22pm

Np! Thanks for the pics.