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    Any Sony VAIO VGN-NR498E Users?!?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by SkyG, Jul 18, 2008.

  1. SkyG

    SkyG Notebook Enthusiast

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    It seems to me, by the lack of discussion ,this might be a very new model. Im a happy FZ owner that has a younger sister in the market for a college student laptop. The NR specs look good for 849. Can any owners give me a review? Anyone know anything the spec sheet might be hiding? Thanks
     
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    drake437 Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, it is new.

    Not a user yet, but am considering it like you. Have had hands on time with it in a Sony Store and it seems very solid, has a sleek simple design and the color choices are great (nightfall blue is very nice). Only drawback...no webcam or integrated bluetooth, which is ok considering the build quility and very nice screen as well as price/performance ratio.

    Here is a review I came across:

    http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Sony-Vaio-VGN-NR11S-S-Notebook.6918.0.html



    Best Buy has the white NR498 on sale, Sony will price match:

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8892816&type=product&id=1211587727916
     
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  3. SkyG

    SkyG Notebook Enthusiast

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    Drake, GREAT FINDS! Thanks
     
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    personally, i like the NR. looks sleek and stylish but also has great price. def. look into getting if tight on cash.
     
    Duke2007, Jul 19, 2008
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    drake437, Jul 19, 2008
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