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    Got my SZ but im not too happy about it.....

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by ProphetX, Apr 23, 2006.

  1. ProphetX

    ProphetX Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok, well bestbuy couldn't deliver on their promise of the 150 so by default i purchased the 120. Originally bestbuy told me i could use the $500+ store credit i had from a tv return, towards the 150. Well it turned out that you can only get the 150 if using credit card only. And the $500 discount was too big to let go to waste.

    So im semi happy, and ill just upgrade again to a premium when merom comes out.


    But for the guys that wanted to know about my Tom Bihn Buzz bag.... http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/300/TB0151


    Guess what inside...


    Hint: Its not centrino :D
     

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  2. ikaris

    ikaris Notebook Consultant

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    Prophet !

    Sorry to hear about that Best Buy stuff... those punks.

    Glad to see the SZ fits into the Tom Bihn ! Thanks for posting the pics too !

    So does it fit really well, or did you have to squeeze it in there ? Does it feel protected ?

    P.S. you thread title doesn't really reflect your message... you seem fairly satisfied, but just more ticked at Best Buy... I hope some people dont get the wrong idea !
     
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    gratz hope youre happy with the 120
     
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    If it makes you feel better, remember my first sz110? I used my Reward Zone $10 for it. Broken DVD drive in it. I return it. They out of stock on it. They refund my cash (by a 3week check wait of course) and they dont give me back my $10. Its a one time use item. And I PAID for the reward zone. Thats screwed.
     
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    ProphetX Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah it fits really snug. You gotta squeeze in there the first few times but i figure in time it will get easier as it gets broken in.

    It really easy to take out, and it feels very protected. When its on my back i could barely tell its in there.

    @starstreak, they told me when they start stocking premium models they'll try to take care of me with an exchange of some sort. So i may hold them to it.
    But all in all i guess i can say im just happy to officially be a member of the SZ family :D

    I just dont want to second guess my purchase when it comes to the better screen on the premium. But for $1,200 cash.
    How could i really complain.

    As of the momeny im currently uninstalling ****ware, and installing my ram. Then it'll be time to play around with this thing. During the week ill be deciding on Sony's or Bestbuys service plan. Any suggestions?
     
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    ikaris Notebook Consultant

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    Great ! Look forward to hearing more. I'm counting the seconds until I get my Booq Mamba.XS... I'll let you know on Wednesday !

    Welcome home... good to have you :D
     
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    No comment on service plans. I USED to work for COMPUSA and b4 you say they were all idiots, I wasnt. I worked in the tech department.
    So as far as warrenty goes, it was worth it if you kept it for 2-3 years. Ours we woulld just replace the part not working, but depending on what broke, you could be waiting weeks. Only because they kept us waiting on parts.

    Since I tend to sell my stuff every year, it wouldnt make much sense for me, But if I ever do something dumb like stick a pencile in the screen, I'll regret not getting it.