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    Best SZ deal?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by ronaldheld, Jul 5, 2006.

  1. ronaldheld

    ronaldheld Notebook Deity

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    Where is the best place to buy this laptop? I have a SonyStyle store close by, so it would be convenioent to buy from them.
     
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    MxMoney Notebook Consultant

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    I bought my SZ260 from Micro Center for 2249. At the same time I was looking at a SZ270 (with Edge) on sonystyle.com. When I called sonystyle they dropped from 2499 to 2399 and offered to take my order. I use the Verizon EVDO service so I bought from Micro Center. I haven't seen a better deal on this model yet. I ordered 2gig of ram from tigerdirect for 180 shipped. I have my old ram on craigslist.com. That is the best I could do as of June 25th.

    PS I bought an extra standard battery and the charger so I always have a fresh battery. After you register your notebook with sony they will give you 20% accessories coupon.
     
    MxMoney, Jul 5, 2006
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  3. uluvbs

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    Any other suggestions? $2400 for a laptop is hardly a deal.
     
    uluvbs, Jul 6, 2006
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  4. Neoguri

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    If you are looking at the premium models, then you won't find it for lower than $2200 before tax and/or shipping. The regular SZ models can be found for $1400 or $1500 online.
     
    Neoguri, Jul 6, 2006
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  5. idex

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    Portable one is always a good place to look for the great service.
     
    idex, Jul 6, 2006
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  6. Unpluggednonthefly

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    As for Premium SZ's, if one is paying by credit card and takes into consideration the total cost then the SonyStyle store's VGN-SV260/P at $2299 with 0 payments/0 interest for 12 months on Sony credit is hard to beat right now.
     
    Unpluggednonthefly, Jul 6, 2006
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  7. raiderlax27

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    just got my sz from there, best deals i could find
     
    raiderlax27, Jul 7, 2006
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  8. Sail/Ski

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    Just ordered a SZ230 from Black & White Photo. They priced match the low $ at Cir. City--$1899. No sales tax @ BW but $22.00 shipping. Sales tax @ Cir City would have been $171.00. Therefore a savings of about $150.00.
     
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    TinyRK Notebook Evangelist

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  10. ronaldheld

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    Can you get a better deal for a Premium than from a SonyStyle store?
     
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  11. Unpluggednonthefly

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    I have never seen such a thing.

    'raiderlax27' said he/she got the "best deal [he/she] could find" from PortableOne but their SX Premium prices are exactly the same as the Sony store, at least according to their website.

    Not sure how that is such a great "deal" unless PortableOne doesn't add sales tax and provides free insured shipping.

    I suppose one could always try eBay. :rolleyes:
     
    Unpluggednonthefly, Jul 7, 2006
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  12. ronaldheld

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    Thanks for the confirmation. Does PortableOne ship SZs for free??
     
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  13. raiderlax27

    raiderlax27 Notebook Consultant

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    free shipping, not tax.
     
    raiderlax27, Jul 7, 2006
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  15. Agv

    Agv Notebook Enthusiast

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    Best deal in Ukraine its in Kiev internet shop mobitrade.( http://mobitrade.kiev.ua/?kt=16065)
    Sz 250 costs 2800$. In the normal shops like unitrade it costs 4000$. (Not joke)
    Even for this price you dont get official notebook and guarantie, coz Sony not official sells notebooks in Ukraine.
     
    Agv, Jul 7, 2006
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