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    Just got this laptop for $299 - good deal?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Min, Jul 18, 2010.

  1. Min

    Min Notebook Geek

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    It's a Sony VGN-NR498E.

    CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 2.0 Ghz
    HD: 250 GB
    RAM: 3.0 GB
    OS: Windows Vista Home Premium (which I will change to Windows 7)
    Screen: 15.4"
    Case: Textured silver

    Found it at a pawn shop. Had it since yesterday. So far, no problems.

    Anyone have this laptop? What do you think of it? Thanks.
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    Brawn, Jul 19, 2010
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  3. arth1

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    Seems like a fair price -- cheaper than buying a second-hand machine directly from the original owner, because you don't get any remaining warranty, and have no former owner to go back to to get missing media or device history.

    Yes, always wipe a machine clean if you get it from a place like a pawn shop. Else you will be liable if there's child pornography or worse hidden somewhere on the machine.
     
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    FYI, on eBay, the current bid usually has quite little to do with the final selling price.
     
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  5. Min

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    Final price was $238.50
     
    Min, Jul 21, 2010
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    So far, my VAIO has been a pleasure to use. It's quiet - no HD or fan noises. Relatively cool, too. Internet wifi connectivity has been trouble-free. Speed - pretty good, I hope it will be better with Windows 7 install.

    My first Sony has been a good experience. I owned Dell and HP laptops in the past. Although I didn't have any trouble with those, the Sony proves to be another solid laptop.
     
    Min, Jul 21, 2010
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