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    New Vaio Z530N/B for $1299

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by speed8, Apr 5, 2009.

  1. speed8

    speed8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just purchased a Z530 for $1299.00 at a local store.

    Good buy?
     
    speed8, Apr 5, 2009
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Specs? New?
     
    Johnny T, Apr 5, 2009
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    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    sg4472002 Notebook Guru

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  5. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    *drools*......................
     
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  6. speed8

    speed8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Brand Spanking New!!!!
    Intel® Core(tm) 2 Duo Processor P8600
    2GB DDR3-1066 RAM
    250GB 5,400RPM Hard Drive
    4x Double Layer DVD±RW Drive
    Multimedia Card Reader
    NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS and Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video Technology
    10/100/1000 Network
    Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN
    Stereo A2DP Bluetooth®
    13.1" Display with XBRITE-DuraView Technology
    Microsoft Windows Vista Business

    I just ordered a 2GB DDR3 memory for $34 from Crucial to bump the memory to 4gb.
     
    speed8, Apr 5, 2009
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    speed8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    Great deal. Congrats on your purchase. :)
     
    SPEEDwithJJ, Apr 5, 2009
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  9. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Thats a great deal indeed! Congrats!
     
    Johnny T, Apr 6, 2009
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