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    Need advice on what sz to purchase PLEASE

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by watupcuz1023, Apr 7, 2006.

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    I want to get an sz at the end of the summer for school in the fall so im saving my money over the summer and ill have like 2800 to spend and i just want the best laptop i can get. I did a customization on sony's website to get an idea of wat it would cost to get the best of everything and these r the specs...LCD Display:

    13.3" WXGA display with XBRITE Technology

    Camera:
    Motion Eye Camera and Bluetooth Technology

    Security:
    Integrated Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

    Wireless Lan:
    Wireless LAN (802.11 a\b\g)

    Processor:
    Intel Core Duo Processor T2600 (2.16 GHz)

    Memory:
    512MB DDR-SDRAM (DDR2-533, 256MBx2)

    Hard Drive:
    100 GB Hard Disk Drive

    Optical Drive:
    DVD+R Double Layer / DVD+-RW Drive

    Keyboard:
    Keyboard (Black)

    Operating System:
    Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

    Battery:
    Large Capacity Battery (BPL2C)

    Service:
    No VAIO Overseas Service

    Pre-Installed Office Software:
    Microsoft Works 8.0

    Trial Internet Software:
    America Online® 180-Day Trial (new users only)

    Photo Software:
    Photo Standard

    Music Software:
    Music Standard

    VAIO Creation Suite VIDEO Software:
    Video Standard

    Accessories:
    VGP-AMC3 - Sony VAIO® Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case


    The total with shipping came out to about $2630. I already of 2GB RAM ready to install when i get it so i saved $670. I am determined to get the t2600 processor, please give me feedback on whether or not these r good upgrades or uneccessary...and whether or not there is a better ultraportable laptop for my budget. Thank you
     
    watupcuz1023, Apr 7, 2006
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