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    Sony BX series now available

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by sunny123, Sep 20, 2005.

  1. sunny123

    sunny123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just checked out the Sony site , and they included pricing of four models that are now ready to be shipped:

    BX Series VAIO® Professional
    VAIO® BX Series
    * Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology, enabling wireless freedom
    * 14.1" SXGA+ 1400x1050 display1 with XBRITE-ECO™ technology
    * Multi-Bay DVD±R Double Layer/CD-RW Drive2
    * 2GB3 RAM and 120GB4 (5400 rpm) SATA, 9.5mm Height hard drive
    $ 1,299.00

    Sony VAIO® BX541B Professional Notebook
    VGN-BX541B NEW
    * Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740 (1.73GHz)1
    * Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
    * CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive2
    * 512MB RAM3 and 60GB hard drive4
    * 14.1" XGA LCD5 with XBRITE-ECO™ technology
    * Silver Exterior
    $ 1,499.99


    Sony VAIO® BX543B Professional Notebook
    VGN-BX543B NEW
    * Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740 (1.73GHz)1
    * Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
    * DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW Drive2
    * 512MB RAM3 and 80GB hard drive4
    * 14.1" XGA LCD5 with XBRITE-ECO™ technology
    * Silver Exterior
    $ 1,699.99



    Sony VAIO® BX546B Professional Notebook
    VGN-BX546B NEW
    * Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740 (1.73GHz)1
    * Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
    * DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW Drive2
    * 512MB RAM3 and 80GB hard drive4
    * 14.1" SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) LCD5 with XBRITE-ECO™ technology
    * Silver Exterior
    $ 1,949.99


    Unfortunately, no pricing on the 17" notebooks.
     
    sunny123, Sep 20, 2005
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  2. countryboi

    countryboi Notebook Enthusiast

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    man u got to buy the 2000 dollar one just to get the x700...that really sucks
     
    countryboi, Sep 21, 2005
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  3. Eliwood

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    That's rather quick. They did say that these would be available to the public in mid-October. It's barely past mid-September! The price is right on though if you check my original predictions. :)

    By the way, there are only 3 models, not 4.
     
    Eliwood, Sep 21, 2005
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    Goren Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    do you own one yet? or is your signature a future owner thing
     
    Goren, Sep 21, 2005
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  5. Eliwood

    Eliwood Notebook Deity

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    It was a future owner thing, and I've removed it due to the confusion it caused for multiple people (who asked me through forum posts and private messages).
     
    Eliwood, Sep 21, 2005
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    Any word on the UK release?
     
    Michael1980, Sep 21, 2005
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    bobfet1 Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Wow thanks for pointing these notebooks out! I don't understand why they wouldnt feature these notebooks on their main consumer site too - this is just what I was looking for! I wanted a more portable notebook with a good vid card!
     
    bobfet1, Sep 22, 2005
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  8. togus

    togus Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I spoke with Sony business sales last night. They say the BXs will start shipping in November. They also said the price structure for the 15.4 size will likely be available the first part of October. They also said that the series will be configurable, good news from my standpoint. I was disappointed to learn that the magnesium case will only be availble on the 14" flavor.
     
    togus, Sep 22, 2005
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  9. sunny123

    sunny123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just came back from a Sony Store here in Toronto, and the sales rep said he'd be calling me tonight with some info. If there's anything useful to post, I'll do it.
     
    sunny123, Sep 22, 2005
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