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    Sony Vaio FZ Series Webcam?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Caladchbolg, Jun 5, 2007.

  1. Caladchbolg

    Caladchbolg Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've pretty much all but decided I'm purchasing the blu-ray version of the FZ190, but I'm curious about the webcam feature I've been hearing about. Third-party reviews sites mention there being built-in webcam and microphone functionality in the "premium" version which costs around $2000. I've customized my own FZ190 with blu-ray on sony style and it's putting me back around $2150, so I'm thinking by "premium" they mean the version that includes blu-ray capability. Anyway, I can't seem to find any mention of a webcam/microphone built-in on the sony website. So, my question is, is there anyone here who can tell me whether I can expect a built in webcam in the laptop I'm purchasing?

    Thanks a bunch!
     
  2. Xander

    Xander Paranoid Android

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    Camera and Microphone are standard.

    Look under Display, it says, "... W/CMR".

    If you really want to ease your concerns call 1.877.865.SONY. You could also order via that phone number too, they will most likely give you a better quote than you get on SonyStyle, but you have to ask!

    A while ago, I was thinking about buying the FE890 CTO and when I called Sony, the salesman's quote was about $50-75 lower than what SonyStyle had, I can't remember exactly.
     
  3. GoSensGo

    GoSensGo Notebook Consultant

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    The webcam/mic is standard on all FZ models. I saw the FZ140 in bestbuy and the webcam is sweet. However, the FZ190 with blu-ray is the premium model which includes hi-color display, 8400M GT gpu, and bluetooth.

    Its a nice laptop that you decided on and congrats!
     
  4. Caladchbolg

    Caladchbolg Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you both of you.

    And congrats to you as well!