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    Ordered my SZ

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by stevierg, Nov 20, 2007.

  1. stevierg

    stevierg Notebook Guru

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    Thanks to all over the past week.

    I've decided to order an sz650n/c, docking station, logitech z-10 (usb) speakers and a sony Neoprene case for the notebook.

    Now the painful wait for it to arrive.
     
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    Cool, where did you order it from? Nice selection of accessories. If you're looking for a mouse I suggest the Logitech VX nano. I have one myself, and I love it.
     
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    desertmike Notebook Consultant

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    Congratulations on your SZ purchase! I hope you don't have to wait too long for it to arrive. I keep meaning to get the docking station. I would like to know your thoughts about it when you get it.

    -Mike
     
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    stevierg Notebook Guru

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    Ordered it from bhphoto.com as they are one of few American companies that ship to Ireland and i've ordered from them in the past.

    The notebook was €1809, but a horrible $200 for the docking station and no powersupply. Painful, they always get you on accessories.

    I have a Microsoft natural keyboard and mouse set for the docking station, and the microsoft bluetooth presenter mouse for on the go.

    So at current exchange rates, if I bought the Irish version of the 650 (which is really closer to the 660) it would cost me $3900, hahaha we get so screwed over here.
     
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    stevierg Notebook Guru

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    Yeah, it was hard to find information on it all. When it arrives, I'm going to put everything through a full review, benchmarks, stat's, pictures, the works on all the stuff I ordered.

    I read a couple problems with the docking station, but I have a 22" samsung monitor and really want to connect it up via the DVI, so it was a must purchase.
     
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    desertmike Notebook Consultant

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    I will look forward to your review of it all. Your monitor sounds great too.


    -Mike
     
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    Ken Wind Notebook Deity

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    B&H is an awesome reseller. Enjoy your new notebook!
     
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    I have a docking station for my SZ160 and it is without a doubt the easiest, most reliable dock I've ever had with two gripes: no sound and you'll have to buy another power chord if you don't plan on lugging your stock chord back and forth. Every monitor I've put on it was instantly recognized. It sits in my office so is used every day. No problems at all.
     
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    stevierg Notebook Guru

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    Wow, three days from order to my hands. New York to Ireland. Fantastic.

    Laptop is amazing, docking station is ok, case is smart and the speakers are massive!

    I'll write up a couple reviews of the stuff over the weekend, love it so far.
     
    stevierg, Nov 23, 2007
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    B&H Photo is an amazing store, I love going there just to see all of the camera equipment. Enjoy your SZ!
     
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    desertmike Notebook Consultant

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    Bossy573, thanks for your input.....it is greatly appreciated.


    -Mike
     
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