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    Sony s580 vs. s480-- Why so much less??

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by amirkia9, Sep 10, 2005.

  1. amirkia9

    amirkia9 Newbie

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    I have been looking at the s580 on sonystyle and have customized it to my needs. I have done the same with the s480, and it comes out about $300 more. I have compared the specs and dont see any major differences. Can anyone explain?
     
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  2. cy007

    cy007 Notebook Deity

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    Don't know.. supply and demand I guess?
     
    cy007, Sep 11, 2005
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    mysngoterased Notebook Geek NBR Reviewer

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    Really?? It might be software then like windows professional or office. Those can really stack up
     
    mysngoterased, Sep 11, 2005
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  4. Skyshade

    Skyshade Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    It's funny how this question is being asked everytime when Sony introduces new line S (and other series). The reason is simple, the components become cheaper as they get older (no longer cutting edge technology) and produced in larger quantity. Maybe I should put this in FAQ...
     
    Skyshade, Sep 11, 2005
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