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    Good deal for a z590?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by integra891, Jan 3, 2009.

  1. integra891

    integra891 Notebook Guru

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    Question: Is this a good deal for a Z590?
    2.53 GHz P9500
    4 GB Ram
    320 GB 5400 rpm
    Bluray Drive

    $2565 after taxes. Good deal or wait for refresh? Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks.
     
    integra891, Jan 3, 2009
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  2. Justwondering

    Justwondering Notebook Geek

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    I say wait. I read somewhere on this forum that the new Z series will be well under 2000$. Around 1800 for the base model. And the Z590 can't recognize 4gb of ram. That's overkill imo.
     
    Justwondering, Jan 3, 2009
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  3. bladebeam1

    bladebeam1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you can get a 2yr accidental warranty included in the $2565, I'd say it's a good deal. Especially with the Blu-Ray drive.
     
    bladebeam1, Jan 3, 2009
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  4. adkent

    adkent Notebook Enthusiast

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    I did the z590NJB (same specs) for $2450 to my door just yesterday. I had an issue with an earlier order, so they worked with me a bit on the price. If something new comes out in the next 30, I'll leverage an RMA if it's something interesting.

    Should have asked about the 2yr warranty, however. Good point.
     
    adkent, Jan 3, 2009
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  5. zimbros12

    zimbros12 Notebook Deity

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    i am planning to buy a z590 next couple of weeks.which store u got it
    for this $
     
    zimbros12, Jan 10, 2009
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  6. lamtutu

    lamtutu Notebook Consultant

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    Have you ever seen Z590 in person? If yes,you never said Z590 can't recognize 4GB of RAM.
     
    lamtutu, Jan 10, 2009
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  7. Brawn

    Brawn The Awesome

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    he means that because it doesnt have 64 bit installed, it won't recognize the full 4gb
     
    Brawn, Jan 10, 2009
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  8. lamtutu

    lamtutu Notebook Consultant

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    Yes it does show up 4GB of RAM in Windows properties
     
    lamtutu, Jan 11, 2009
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  9. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    you have 64-bit installed?
     
    Red_Dragon, Jan 11, 2009
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  10. TZ300

    TZ300 Notebook Evangelist

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    Look at the post for Vaio Z610 Available at Best Buy, only $1900.
     
    TZ300, Jan 11, 2009
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  11. Brawn

    Brawn The Awesome

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    but the 590 he listed has 1600x900 and blu-ray
     
    Brawn, Jan 11, 2009
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  12. lamtutu

    lamtutu Notebook Consultant

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    No. I have 32bit OEM ultimate come from Sony
     
    lamtutu, Jan 11, 2009
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  13. ZxExN

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    It can show that it has 4 GB but it's not allocating 4GB, only 3.
     
    ZxExN, Jan 11, 2009
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  14. arth1

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    Open Task Manager, go to the performance tab, then look at "Physical memory (MB)".

    Anyone paying for 4 GB instead of 3 GB and running Windows 32-bit haven't done their homework, and I appreciate them subsidising Sony and Infineon by buying an extra gigabyte of overpriced ram they can't use.
    (Well, I'm lying. You do get to use a TINY bit of the last gig -- just not enough to make a real difference.)
     
    arth1, Jan 11, 2009
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