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    Sony SR AC Adapter

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by mark6614, Jul 18, 2009.

  1. mark6614

    mark6614 Notebook Consultant

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    I am looking to purchase a second ac adapter for my Vaio SR. However, the 80 or so dollars Sony charges on their site seems to be ridiculous! Does anyone know of a site I can get a genuine ac adapter off of for cheap? I have looked on ebay but its hard to tell if i'm actually buying a SONY adapter. Thanks.
     
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    Snowm0bile Starcraftologist

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  3. mark6614

    mark6614 Notebook Consultant

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    I am a little unsure of buying the non sony ac adapters. Have you had any experience with the aftermarket ones?
     
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    You probably should try to find it from Amazon.com or other reliable stores.
     
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    mark6614 Notebook Consultant

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    I would but I just don't think spending 80 bucks is necessary.. Probably costs them a dollar to make those things.
     
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    How much it costs them to build is irrelevant as what you want to pay for. Other than taking a chance on a 3rd party replacement, you are stuck with what Sony offers.

    cheers ...
     
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    mark6614 Notebook Consultant

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    I realize this. However, there are ways to find the same product for cheaper. Example: I was able to find the VGP-BMS77 Sony bluetooth mouse for 42 bucks and then use an 8 dollar coupon which made it 34 dollars. On Sony's site it is $99.99. I was just wondering if someone had found a site that had the adapters cheaper. That is all.
     
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    Primes Notebook Deity

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    You might check the classifieds here at NBR. I know some people got the free sony mobility/productivity bundle and were selling the parts.
     
    Primes, Jul 19, 2009
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