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    Sony S Series

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Darkdream, Feb 2, 2005.

  1. Darkdream

    Darkdream Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey In canada we seem to only have the ati 9200 with 32MB i was wondering if its possible to buy the laptop and then swap out the video card to the 9700???
     
    Darkdream, Feb 2, 2005
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    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Hi Darkdream,
    no it's not possible to upgrade the video card/controller in the Sony notebooks...as is he case with about 98% of notebooks on the market.

    Jack

    "They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" (Ben Franklin)
    http://pbase.com/joneill
     
    bootleg2go, Feb 2, 2005
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    You can get the S360 (w/ MR 9700 64MB) here in Canada for $2899.

    Go check it out at sonystyle.ca
    http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=1001050&navigationPath=32009n32160n47542
     
    Sarge-X, Feb 5, 2005
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    Watch for the S360. It's running for $1650 in the US. It's an upgraded one that has the MR9700 already built in.

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    Hard Drive finally blew on my Compaq 2800T - Looking to get a new laptop.
     
    Eliwood, Feb 6, 2005
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  5. Darkdream

    Darkdream Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wow why is there such a huge price difference in US compared to Canada
     
    Darkdream, Feb 9, 2005
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    uh... after you do the currency conversion it's not that much of a difference. And 1650 is like after multiple rebates.
     
    Frocer, Feb 9, 2005
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    sguart Notebook Geek

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    where can u get it for $1650?
     
    sguart, Feb 11, 2005
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  8. Darkdream

    Darkdream Notebook Enthusiast

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    Its a big difference.... The thing is Canada never gets any rebates..... well not that i see anyways....

    1650*1.21=1996.5(Exchange rate)
    1996.5*1.07= 2136.26 (GST)

    Compared to 2899.00 without GST i'd say i saved almost 1000 dollars
     
    Darkdream, Feb 11, 2005
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    The difference between the two countries is not that great.
    1650 USD = 2046 CND
    If a Canadian were to say buy online from the US it would cost him/her $2046 CND aslo on top of this is both the canadian equivelent of Both federal and state taxes and well and customs duties, this adds from 15-18% to the purchase price. This is still a few hundred or more Canadian saved; but this is not the whole picture. I say this because Canada and much of the whole world outside of the US requires manufacturers to provide much better warranties than the US. Typically at least 2 years or more. Here in the US corporate lobbyists have bought their way into changing the laws here to better suit the manufacturer than the consumer.

    Jack

    "They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" (Ben Franklin)
    http://pbase.com/joneill
     
    bootleg2go, Feb 12, 2005
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