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    Sony NR430E. is it good?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by discovery, Sep 26, 2008.

  1. discovery

    discovery Notebook Guru

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    Hello guys

    I am looking for a cheap laptop under 800$ for basic computing and I found on bb this Sony VGN-NR430E. Can anyone comment on this laptop?

    I need for word, excel, music, video and surfing. I read somewhere that the battery lasts at least 3 hours. is it true?

    it is not a core 2...so...share your thoughts please...
     
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    thebigpants27 Notebook Evangelist

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    Well, to buy a computer for 800 bucks thats around 2 generations old is a very poor decision. For 800 bucks, I suggest waiting a couple of weeks and/or preordering a sony vaio CS or NS. They are both going for around 800 bucks give or take(depending on features) and they are the current generation core 2 duo machines.
     
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    @thebigpants27

    you are right. I am hunting for the best laptop for my needs under 800$ but it seems that what I need has a price of 1000$. :S
     
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    @thebigpants27

    you are right. I am hunting for the best laptop for my needs under 800$ but it seems that what I need has a price of 1000$. :S
     
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    1000? To surf the web and watch movies? No way dude, you can def find something for your price range by sony... just wait a bit for the new CS and NS to come out, 1000 bucks is the high end of those.
     
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    drake437 Notebook Consultant

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    The NR series is a great notebook for your needs, here are several recent reviews:

    I hope this helps.

    http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9982796-1.html

    http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Sony-Vaio-VGN-NR11S-S-Notebook.6918.0.html

    http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/reviews/6198.aspx

    http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review.phtml/3185/4209/Sony-Vaio-VGN-NR21Z-notebook.phtml

    http://www.toysgadget.com/sony-vaio-vgn-nr385ew-review/laptops

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8892816&type=product&id=1211587727916#tabbed-customerreviews
     
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    thnx guys...

    I found another model from NR series for 680 $. Here are the spec:

    Sony VGN-NR485EL VAIO® 15.4" Notebook PC - Nightfall Blue
    Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 2.0GHz / 2GB RAM / 200GB Hard Drive / Intel GMA X3100 Graphics / DVD±R/RW Drive / 802.11AGN Wireless / Vista Home Premium

    My biggest concern is the battery as I can't find any detail on Jr site. any help where can I find how long it holds?
     
    discovery, Sep 27, 2008
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