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    Looking to buy a laptop for college

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by CarnMel, Jul 16, 2010.

  1. CarnMel

    CarnMel Newbie

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    Hey guys. I love sony vaios. My brother bought a VGN-SR190 when he went to school 2 years ago. I LOVE that laptop. Does the EA even compare to the build quality and performance? or is it lower-end? I really want an optical drive so the Y doesn't really apply, and my Budget is around $1500 so the Z is out i guess. Just seeing how the EA compares. Thanks guys
     
    CarnMel, Jul 16, 2010
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  2. wtaniguchi

    wtaniguchi Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you can get a VGN-Z (not the new VPC-Z), you should be able to spend less than $1500 and still get a pretty good laptop. You won't be getting an old laptop if you find the latest releases of this series, they would be less than 1 year old.

    The VGN-Z could last at least for a couple of years in college, in most cases.
     
    wtaniguchi, Jul 16, 2010
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  3. uchiha14

    uchiha14 Notebook Enthusiast

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    take a look at the s-series they have at best buy. they're the replacement for the sr-series.
     
    uchiha14, Jul 16, 2010
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    Crus-T Notebook Consultant

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    OR look for an HDD VPC-Z and an external optical drive...
     
    Crus-T, Jul 17, 2010
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    CarnMel Newbie

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    So you guys suggest to not get an EA?
     
    CarnMel, Jul 17, 2010
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    egemenbor Notebook Guru

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    how bout an f series..got my one for $1500cad

    i7 740qm
    6gb ram
    blu ray
    640gb hd
    full hd screen
    back lit keyboard
    nvidia 330m
     
    egemenbor, Jul 18, 2010
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