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51nb's X62: latest update
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Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
Any news on this one? March comes to an end and there're no updates from our chinese folks.
Just spotted a deal on eBay where they sell a complete X61 packed with this mobo.
I hope they will eventually come up with the "mobo-only" deal here or on eBay, because 3000$ for a complete laptop is too much (at least for me).
Just spotted a deal on eBay where they sell a complete X61 packed with this mobo.
I hope they will eventually come up with the "mobo-only" deal here or on eBay, because 3000$ for a complete laptop is too much (at least for me).
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Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
I was trying to read the 51nb site recently and it seemed they were fixing some display issues.
So, I assume the March date is delayed.
So, I assume the March date is delayed.
T420 i7 3612QM seabios; T420 i7 3630QM; T400 Q9100 seabios; T61 P9600; T60 libreboot; x62; x60s libreboot, led; x24 xiphmont led
Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
2nd april is here and no news:(
Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
Second batch seem to be up for pre-order:
http://www.51nb.com/xinwen/benzhanshiye ... 77457.html
I dont know Chinese, so I use Google translate.
"The second board mass production improvements:
1, replace the wireless LAN switch, fixed to achieve better results.
2, the correction screen cable port screw holes left and right side.
3, adjust the position of the motherboard CMOS battery to the right, to facilitate placement into the space between the motherboard and small plates.
4, some other minor adjustments to optimize"
http://www.51nb.com/xinwen/benzhanshiye ... 77457.html
I dont know Chinese, so I use Google translate.
"The second board mass production improvements:
1, replace the wireless LAN switch, fixed to achieve better results.
2, the correction screen cable port screw holes left and right side.
3, adjust the position of the motherboard CMOS battery to the right, to facilitate placement into the space between the motherboard and small plates.
4, some other minor adjustments to optimize"
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Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
Sweet!murak wrote:Second batch seem to be up for pre-order:
http://www.51nb.com/xinwen/benzhanshiye ... 77457.html
Any Chinese speakers willing to order me a pair (I'll paypal the cash)? Google translate isn't hacking it with the javascript purchasing page.
Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
If somebody can help me to order this board for a small reward please PM me or reply in this topic. Thanks
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Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
Same. Maybe RMSMajestic can charge a finder's fee. ;pxiphmont wrote:Any Chinese speakers willing to order me a pair (I'll paypal the cash)? Google translate isn't hacking it with the javascript purchasing page.
T14s | AUO 14" FHD Low Power 400 nit | Ryzen 7 4750u | Windows 10
T70 | 15" UXGA LED with RealBlackStuff LED-Cable-Mod | i7-7700HQ | Windows 10
X62 | 12.1" SXGA+ Xiphmont LED | i7-5500U | Xubuntu / Windows 10
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Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
Good idea. I'd be down with that.fatpolomanjr wrote:Same. Maybe RMSMajestic can charge a finder's fee. ;pxiphmont wrote:Any Chinese speakers willing to order me a pair (I'll paypal the cash)? Google translate isn't hacking it with the javascript purchasing page.
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Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
Ooh! Availability PLUS mods and add-ons?
Can I get in on this?
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Can I get in on this?
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Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
I got a little further, and the shop did an sms validation of my danish phonenumber, but delivery adress has to be in China.
Has anybody got an idea how to order one?
I'm very much up for one.
Has anybody got an idea how to order one?
I'm very much up for one.
X62s / SXGA+ Xiphmont / i7-5500u / Samsung 840 pro/ 16GB
T61 / QXGA IPS / 2.4GHz / 8GB
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Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
If we can manage to get a board.flyingfishfinger wrote:Ooh! Availability PLUS mods and add-ons?
Can I get in on this?
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Hm, there has to be a forwarding service that can handle the 'ships only to China' part. But does anyone read enough Chinese to make sure we place the order correctly..
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Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
There must be a service which places the order for you (us).xiphmont wrote:
Hm, there has to be a forwarding service that can handle the 'ships only to China' part. But does anyone read enough Chinese to make sure we place the order correctly..
I'm flying out monday and don't have time to find the service. But, I'd like a board.
I could fly to China and buy 20 boards if I knew my 51nb login and could write Hope and set it up.
didn't look at this closely, but they charge 8% and seem to handle orders with china
http://sutocorp.com/
T420 i7 3612QM seabios; T420 i7 3630QM; T400 Q9100 seabios; T61 P9600; T60 libreboot; x62; x60s libreboot, led; x24 xiphmont led
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Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
I've used yoybuy before for an alibaba purchase that was not available on aliexpress, and it worked pretty well. I don't know how or if it would work for a purchase on a forum like 51nb.
T14s | AUO 14" FHD Low Power 400 nit | Ryzen 7 4750u | Windows 10
T70 | 15" UXGA LED with RealBlackStuff LED-Cable-Mod | i7-7700HQ | Windows 10
X62 | 12.1" SXGA+ Xiphmont LED | i7-5500U | Xubuntu / Windows 10
T70 | 15" UXGA LED with RealBlackStuff LED-Cable-Mod | i7-7700HQ | Windows 10
X62 | 12.1" SXGA+ Xiphmont LED | i7-5500U | Xubuntu / Windows 10
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Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
The purchase page is, I think, http://weidian.com/item.html?itemID=1905816197&p=-1
Which is something like a chinese ebay.
Which is something like a chinese ebay.
T420 i7 3612QM seabios; T420 i7 3630QM; T400 Q9100 seabios; T61 P9600; T60 libreboot; x62; x60s libreboot, led; x24 xiphmont led
Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
That sounds like a recommendation to me! I'm going to try placing an order now.fatpolomanjr wrote:I've used yoybuy before for an alibaba purchase that was not available on aliexpress, and it worked pretty well. I don't know how or if it would work for a purchase on a forum like 51nb.
[edit: the yoybuy website fails out in the middle of an attempt to purchase. I'll try other agents and report back..]
Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
Xiphmont:
I just succeeded with yoybuy. Maybe you should try again.
A little nervous wether they can handle the 6 week delivery from 51NB.
Also I put in my 51NB forum id in note to seller. I think that is required.
I just succeeded with yoybuy. Maybe you should try again.
A little nervous wether they can handle the 6 week delivery from 51NB.
Also I put in my 51NB forum id in note to seller. I think that is required.
X62s / SXGA+ Xiphmont / i7-5500u / Samsung 840 pro/ 16GB
T61 / QXGA IPS / 2.4GHz / 8GB
T61 / QXGA IPS / 2.4GHz / 8GB
Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
I apparently tried enough times earlier that AliPay has flagged me and now won't approve any transactions at all. OTOH, I found a different service that uses DHPay instead, and placed an order. We'll see if it works!andykrej wrote:Xiphmont:
I just succeeded with yoybuy. Maybe you should try again.
[ah, good: the agent has already written back "We can't guarantee this item will arrive functional since we can't test it here before sending. Is that OK?" Excellent sign.]
Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
which one did you use?
My order was declined by yoypay. They don't support the payment channel.
My order was declined by yoypay. They don't support the payment channel.
xiphmont wrote:I found a different service that uses DHPay instead, and placed an order.
Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
I'm trying 'FreeShoppingChina'. So far, my order is still 'pending'.andykrej wrote:which one did you use?
My order was declined by yoypay. They don't support the payment channel.
xiphmont wrote:I found a different service that uses DHPay instead, and placed an order.
[edit: now it's processing! Which supposedly means they've placed the order.]
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Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
At ¥2800 = $420 you guys must dearly love your X6x, not to mention being risk takers!
That fan looks rather grotty.
But if it works...
Best of Irish with your purchases!
That fan looks rather grotty.
But if it works...
Best of Irish with your purchases!
Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
check and check. And my current fan needs a replacement anywayRealBlackStuff wrote:At ¥2800 = $420 you guys must dearly love your X6x, not to mention being risk takers!
That fan looks rather grotty.
I went with tiptrans.com. Very good service, but looks like the board is sold out now...
edit: it's back for sale again
X62s / SXGA+ Xiphmont / i7-5500u / Samsung 840 pro/ 16GB
T61 / QXGA IPS / 2.4GHz / 8GB
T61 / QXGA IPS / 2.4GHz / 8GB
Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
Yes, crazy and crazy. Both of the above.RealBlackStuff wrote:At ¥2800 = $420 you guys must dearly love your X6x, not to mention being risk takers!
OTOH, I just bought a house last week. This *barely even registers* as an expense. I hope that feeling wears off soon, because it will come back to bite me (I just bought a house, don't actually have any money anymore .
I've been making my own custon X61T heatsinks, so no big deal.That fan looks rather grotty.
But if it works...
Best of Irish with your purchases!
And yes, I hope to have time to report back if and when it comes in. Fingers crossed!
BTW, Andrzej: My agent reported that the seller wanted cash up front, not a credit transfer, so the agent asked for the same. You might get the same surprise.
[edit: I now have confirmation from the agent my order was accepted by the seller and paid for! Let's see how this goes....]
Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
Congrats!! I also got final confirmation 30 mins before deadline. Enough to make me nervous.xiphmont wrote:BTW, Andrzej: My agent reported that the seller wanted cash up front, not a credit transfer, so the agent asked for the same. You might get the same surprise.
[edit: I now have confirmation from the agent my order was accepted by the seller and paid for! Let's see how this goes....]
btw: I know exactly what you mean. I bought my house a year ago. I have recovered mentally but not financially
X62s / SXGA+ Xiphmont / i7-5500u / Samsung 840 pro/ 16GB
T61 / QXGA IPS / 2.4GHz / 8GB
T61 / QXGA IPS / 2.4GHz / 8GB
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Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
Did I miss the deadline?
[I couldn't actually quite figure out how to get it done, I was just going to ask for advice]
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[I couldn't actually quite figure out how to get it done, I was just going to ask for advice]
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Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
Not quite--- I think you have until tonight.flyingfishfinger wrote:Did I miss the deadline?
[I couldn't actually quite figure out how to get it done, I was just going to ask for advice]
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I used a Chinese buying service (FreeShoppingChina), and the only 'gotcha' was that the 51nb seller wanted cash transfers only, so the service also wanted a cash transfer, not credit. So, I had to visit a Western Union in person...
Assuming these guys are on the up-and-up, it went reasonably smoothly. My contact was fluent in English and pretty quick to respond.
Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
apparently it's still for sale.
xiphmonts agent sounds good. I used tiptrans.com and also succeeded in the end. I paid with PayPal.
xiphmonts agent sounds good. I used tiptrans.com and also succeeded in the end. I paid with PayPal.
X62s / SXGA+ Xiphmont / i7-5500u / Samsung 840 pro/ 16GB
T61 / QXGA IPS / 2.4GHz / 8GB
T61 / QXGA IPS / 2.4GHz / 8GB
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Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
Price went up, 2900? Trying TipTrans.
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My agent was Xie Fei. He/she should know the drill.flyingfishfinger wrote:Trying TipTrans.
X62s / SXGA+ Xiphmont / i7-5500u / Samsung 840 pro/ 16GB
T61 / QXGA IPS / 2.4GHz / 8GB
T61 / QXGA IPS / 2.4GHz / 8GB
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Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
Ah, they didn't like my shipping address. "We'll contact you within 24 hours"
EDIT: Managed to place the order at TipTrans, I hope it's not too late. Fingers crossed ><
EDIT: Managed to place the order at TipTrans, I hope it's not too late. Fingers crossed ><
Re: 51nb's X62: latest update
It's still for sale, so no worries.flyingfishfinger wrote: I hope it's not too late. Fingers crossed ><
Does anyone know what is the minimum batch they can do? Now is 119 sold, and I think they are aiming for 200.
So there's a big chance it will be cancelled.
X62s / SXGA+ Xiphmont / i7-5500u / Samsung 840 pro/ 16GB
T61 / QXGA IPS / 2.4GHz / 8GB
T61 / QXGA IPS / 2.4GHz / 8GB
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