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    SZ280P/C vs. customized SZ240?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by TurboDream17, Aug 22, 2006.

  1. TurboDream17

    TurboDream17 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys...I'm not really familiar with the whole laptop scene...but I'm trying to build a decent notebook because I'm going to be a bioengineering student coming this late September...I came across the SZ series and became interested in the 280P/C...however on the sonystyle.com website, I found that if you customize the 240 to the exact same specs as the 280, it comes out to be $2400 instead of $2850 for the 280. Are there any advantages to the 280 other than the case being carbon fiber that make it worth the extra $450? Thanks.
    -Rob
     
    TurboDream17, Aug 22, 2006
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    The premium (280) also has a different screen (thinner- uses LED backlight)
     
    idex, Aug 22, 2006
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    Mmmm i see...would people definately recommend the 280 over the 240?
     
    TurboDream17, Aug 22, 2006
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    NuntiusLuminis, Aug 23, 2006
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