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    Just bought TZ150 + 2GB + CKTZ2/B case for $1762

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by psun786, Nov 13, 2007.

  1. psun786

    psun786 Notebook Evangelist

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    I just finished purchasing a Sony VAIO TZ with some accessories. They are on its way :D Surprisingly, it turns out the newest VAIO ultra portable is much cheaper than I thought. You just have to shop around... lol

    • Sony VAIO VGN-TZ150N/B retail $2099 paid $1650
    • 2GB DDR2 667Mhz RAM paid $58
    • VGP-CKTZ2/B leather case retail $149 paid $54

    The TZ was bought from an eBay power seller with 3000+ positive feedback. Memory from newegg and leather case from Clearance club. Both the laptop and memory are new in sealed box. The leather case is marked as recertified from Sony.

    Now, I am debating whether to buy the Sandisk 32GB SSD from dvnation for $599 or not... um
     
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  2. Rahul

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    Grr, I'm jealous, thats a really good deal you got! :mad: ;)
     
    Rahul, Nov 13, 2007
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  3. Ken Wind

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    That is a great deal. Congratulations!
     
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    too good a deal.
    How can a buyer tell if a product is refurbish but was told its new?
     
    nonamelol, Nov 13, 2007
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  5. Ken Wind

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    Call Sony? Actually try not to call Sony for anything. I've heard they're incompetent. If it's new it will be in new packaging with individually wrapped accessories, right?

    Unboxing the Sony Vaio TZ
     
    Ken Wind, Nov 13, 2007
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  6. psun786

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    it actually depends on the product. notebook should have either refurbished or recertified label next to their serial numbers (required by law). leather case on other hand, may or may not have this label on the packaging.
     
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  7. psun786

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    I am curious regarding the profit markup on these TZs. How some seller are able to sell a MRSP $2099 item for $1650 and still make a profit.
     
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  8. Sponsi

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    Definitely a great deal, now aren't you glad I didn't have a TZ for you ;)

    BTW what is the link to the RAM you purchased on Newegg, I cannot find a single 2GB that cheap. I believe the TZ only has one memory slot.
     
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    psun786, Nov 13, 2007
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