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    SZ670N/C for $1699 at Amazon!

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by linx0108, Dec 11, 2007.

  1. linx0108

    linx0108 Newbie

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    Hey all. Since this forum has been such a huge help with me finding the right computer, I just wanted to let you know that Amazon is selling the SZ670N/C for $1699 with free 2-day shipping, which you can imagine, is a complete steal.

    2Gig RAM
    T7700
    WWAN
    160 hybrid drive

    All for $1699...
     
    linx0108, Dec 11, 2007
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  2. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    Trying to get rid of stock before the SZ7 with Penryn is released. Why does it and the SZ660 cost less than the SZ650?
     
    Jayayess1190, Dec 11, 2007
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  3. ahkim123

    ahkim123 Notebook Consultant

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    Wow, thanks for posting this. I was just about to buy the SZ from techonweb but it seems that Amazon is a better deal for the SZ670 or 660. techonweb had the SZ 650 for $1650, which is $100 cheaper than Amazon.

    For $1700, a great deal. But for $170 less, or $1530, I can get the same machine but with a processor that only 0.2 ghz slower. Seems like the best value. Agree?

    One question, I dont want the Sprint Broadband WAN simply because I know I'll never use it, is there a downside other than the antenna sticking out? Does it use more power? Can I remove the antenna?

    I too would like to know why the SZ650 is not discounted as heavily. I would prefer this simply because its the only one without Sprint WAN.

    Sorry, one last thing, I dont know much about Penryn, is it worth the wait for it? I'll google it.
     
    ahkim123, Dec 11, 2007
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  4. Sponsi

    Sponsi Badibade

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    I assume the 650 isn't discounted as much just because it might be their best seller.
     
    Sponsi, Dec 11, 2007
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  5. Die

    Die Notebook Consultant

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    That is a terrific deal for the 660.
     
    Die, Dec 12, 2007
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    CLiFFEX Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wow, guess i wont be able to sell my 680 then lol.
     
    CLiFFEX, Dec 12, 2007
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  7. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    Depends, you could wait for the SZ7 which might have no changes except for new processors, or you could by an SZ6 now and with a bios update, install a Penryn processor.
     
    Jayayess1190, Dec 12, 2007
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  8. ahkim123

    ahkim123 Notebook Consultant

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    The SZ660 is on the way! Free 2 day shipping so I'll have it Friday. Thanks again OP for the tip. I was able to get a docking station for nearly free with the savings.
     
    ahkim123, Dec 12, 2007
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    TSC1224 Notebook Enthusiast

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    $1,498.99 Sony Vaio SZ680N03 - 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile T7500 1GB DDR2, 120GB

    http://www.costcentral.com/proddetail/Sony_VAIO_SZ680N03/VGNSZ680N03/N30572/pricegrabber/

    $302.66(including shipping from Newegg.com) - Two 2GB Crucial ram pc-5300 and Hitachi Travelstar 7K200 200GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA150

    so $1,800 will get you 2.2GHz T7500, 4GB Crucial ram, Hitachi HDD 7200rpm 200GB 16MB

    Crucial Ram and Hitachi HDD are the best in business IMO
     
    TSC1224, Dec 12, 2007
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  10. ahkim123

    ahkim123 Notebook Consultant

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    I thought that opening the computer to change the RAM or HHD voids the warranty.

    I still think that amazon deal is better. For $30 more, you get 2 GB and the 160 GB Hybrid, which should have better resale than the 1GB and 120 GB HDD. Maybe I'm missing something, but man would it be nice to have 4 GB and a 200 GB 7200 rpm drive. Nice.
     
    ahkim123, Dec 12, 2007
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  11. Ken Wind

    Ken Wind Notebook Deity

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    Changing the RAM won't void the warranty, but changing the hard drive may.
     
    Ken Wind, Dec 12, 2007
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  12. MxMoney

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    That is what I am running and it is very sweet. I have a desktop with a 24" ultra sharp Dell monitor and I never use it anymore because the processor is only single core. It was a nice system last month but my laptop is running very snappy :)
     
    MxMoney, Dec 13, 2007
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