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Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by andrewrossetti, Apr 27, 2008.

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How old is this model?

I just bought a refurb unit with these specs for $900 - would it have been better to go with a new FZ4000 with similar specs?

Duo Core T7300 (How does this compare to the T8100?)
2ghz 800mhz 4mb

200mb HD 4200

2gb ram (will upgrade)

BlueRay Read/Write

XBrite Hi Color

GeFORCE 8400

WIFI ABGN (no bluetooth)

I think the chipset and the bluetooth are the only things different to the current CTO4000 or am I missing something?

I thought this was a pretty good steal for $900 or did I overlook something?

andrewrossetti, Apr 27, 2008

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Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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Thats nice for $900, great screen! Although the HDD is a little on the slow side.

Johnny T, Apr 27, 2008

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coolguy Notebook Prophet

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Unless you want blue ray read/write, I would go with the newer FZ-4000. The one which you are getting as refurbished is an year old model.

coolguy, Apr 27, 2008

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WOW BluRay burner for $900! Seems like a really good deal to me!

havoc531, Apr 29, 2008

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