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    NewEgg and VAIOs

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by elizabex, Feb 20, 2008.

  1. elizabex

    elizabex Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey all --

    Quick question that I figured I'd ask in this form, since it's my assumed home -- does anyone have experiences with buying a notebook, particularly a Sony, from NewEgg? I've never bought anything from them.

    They have a good online reputation from what I gather, but wanted to gather some direct feedback before I fork over a couple thousand to them. I'm pretty sure I'll be getting a SZ650N/C, and NewEgg is the most reputable retailer I can find that still carries that model, and has it in stock.

    Anyway advice, stories, or suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks!
     
    elizabex, Feb 20, 2008
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  2. lolpie

    lolpie Notebook Consultant

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    I like newegg...I ordered about 10 computer parts from them and all of them got to me within 3 days.

    A few months later I ordered an external lightscribe drive, and they upgraded me to 2-day guaranteed shipping for FREE because of processing delays...highly recommend them
     
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  3. X6StringerX

    X6StringerX Notebook Consultant

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    Up until today, I've had no trouble ordering from them and I've ordered from them on several occasions. The incident today isn't their fault and it will be taken care of by tomorrow. Apparantly, my bank felt the need to put a daily spending limit on my checking account... which is ridiculous because it's my money. Anyway, I placed an order for a laptop a little while ago and the process failed because of my bank. If you're spending $2k and you're using your debit card, you might want to run it by your bank so they don't shut you down too, lol.
     
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  4. elizabex

    elizabex Notebook Evangelist

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  5. aamsel

    aamsel Notebook Evangelist

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    They are one of the best online merchants of all time.
    Wonderful company.
    Check out their rating at: www.resellerratings.com
    They are a 9.86 out of 10 lifetime with 18658 reviews, which is incredible!!
    However, they answer zero technical or product questions, and generally require you to abide by their written policies, although they do make exceptions.
    For example, if you have a few dead pixels on a notebook or monitor, you will have to live with them, unless the manufacturer has a zero dead pixel policy.

    Andrew
     
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  6. SPEEDwithJJ

    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    Yeah, Newegg is pretty good overall. Bought quite a number of stuff from them & I bought my SZ381 from them last year.
     
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  7. Transfer

    Transfer Notebook Consultant

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    It's the only place I buy PC parts.
     
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