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    Helpy needy.. buying first laptop ever

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Flounder911, Aug 2, 2008.

  1. Flounder911

    Flounder911 Notebook Consultant

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    Sony Vaio VGNFW140D

    Specs:

    P8400
    3GB PC2-6400
    250GB 5400rpm
    DVD±RW: Yes (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)
    ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3470
    Atheros 802.11b/g/n Wireless
    Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology
    Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery

    There was a $100 coupon so the total came in @ $1055 CDN including tax


    Any BLAZING problems with this laptop that should make me go running from the room with my visa in hand before i buy?

    Being my first laptop ever, i really like the laptop, played with it a bit at bestbuy and liked the feel, before i buy though, is there ANY reason i shouldnt?

    Thinking of placing order tomorrow (saturday) thanks everyone :D
     
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    MegaMan X Notebook Evangelist

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    being as this is going to be your first laptop...

    what do you primarily plan to do with it? College? Schoolwork? Video Editing? Gaming?

    If you've been meaning to carry it around (which laptops are meant to be...portable) I might suggest a smaller screen size.
     
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    will be for school mainly, 3rd year archaeology student, will be gaming slightly on it, the size doesnt matter too much to me i'm a biggon lol, 6"6' so weight isnt a problem, for the price point i cant justify spending 400-700 more just for a smaller screen...

    just wondering if there are any major problems i should be aware of before i follow through on the purchase?
     
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    anybody have anything for me before i purchase? or lack of comments and warnings can be taken as a good thing ?
     
    Flounder911, Aug 2, 2008
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