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    Can you tell me if the Vaio AR590E is a US model and how old ?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by The_Stig, Feb 18, 2008.

  1. The_Stig

    The_Stig Notebook Evangelist

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    I`m in the UK and someone is selling a Sony Vaio AR590E, can you tell me if this is a US model as all the google searches i have done throw up the price in $ and the weight in pounds, in the UK we have the weight of the laptop in kilos.

    Also can you tell me how old this laptop is, when was it released ?

    Last question, how do you rate this laptop ? It has a built in tv freeview tuner, if its a US model will this work in the UK ?
     
    The_Stig, Feb 18, 2008
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    popat007 Newbie

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    Sony VGN-AR590E is atleast 1 year old model, i bought VGN-AR690U around September/October 2007.
     
    popat007, Feb 18, 2008
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  3. The_Stig

    The_Stig Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks

    Can anyone tell me which market this model was aimed at as all my google searches come back as the price in $ and the weight in pounds which to me it indicates that it was intended for the USA market ?
     
    The_Stig, Feb 19, 2008
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    Anyone ? Their seems to be quite a few experts on here so can one step forward :D
     
    The_Stig, Feb 20, 2008
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    I think it's US.
     
    kevin2249, Feb 20, 2008
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    It is for US Market, I saw this model


    VAIO® AR Digital Studio™ Notebook PC

    VGN-AR590E

    Weight: 8.4 lbs. (weight is approximate and may vary)
    Dimensions: 16.4"(W) x 1.32"(H) x 11.8"(D)

    The VAIO® AR590E notebook is a Full 1080 HD multimedia powerhouse with Blu-ray Disc™ technology, DVR capabilities and a 17” widescreen display2 with XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology. Watch Blu-ray Disc movies1 in stunning HD clarity, record3 25-50GB of content to a single Blu-ray Disc media and even watch, record and manage cable TV content.
     
    popat007, Feb 21, 2008
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