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    VAIO T Series deals?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by rovert, Mar 23, 2005.

  1. rovert

    rovert Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    Just wondering I have a friend who is about the hop on and buy a Sony VAIO T250 and want to know where the best place I can point him to to purchase it. There are so many good reputable places, but where can we get one that has a good price and/or has some awesome perks when buying a T?

    Are there any other notebooks that are competition to the T which are about the same weight, awesome battery life and with bluetooth built in? Oh yeah and at the same price point? Thanks!

    --Trevor--
     
    rovert, Mar 23, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You'll get the best price on the internet, but buying there can sometimes be problematic. Often once you break the tape on the box, it is yours. If you have a problem you have to deal directly with the manufacturer. Same with ebay. If you buy at Best Buy or other brick and mortar at least you have the option to return it but will probably have to pay a restocking fee. Another ultraportable I'd look at is the Fujitsu P7010. Very well built and good screen. It also has a modular bay where you can put an extra battery when you are not burning. You can configure one here:

    http://www.laptopsinc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=P7010CTO&Category_Code=PS2

    Good Luck.






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    ZaZ, Mar 24, 2005
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  3. rovert

    rovert Notebook Enthusiast

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    There's no bluetooth built into a Fujitsu P7000 series. [ :(] That is one must. Dealing with USB bluetooth adapters can be inconvenient especially when the person loses it all the time. [B)] Looks like there are no real specials for buying a T series. Probably just pick one up at Circuit City so if there is anything wrong with it, we can send it there. Thanks!

    --Trevor--
     
    rovert, Mar 24, 2005
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  4. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    Aren't there Bluetooth PC cards? You could just slide those in the card slot and you wouldn't lose it.
     
    Rahul, Jun 29, 2005
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  5. Skyshade

    Skyshade Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    newegg.com has T140 pretty cheap. You might want to check there.
     
    Skyshade, Jun 30, 2005
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    I just picked up a T250P/L off of Ebay from a Power Seller for $1660 shipped. Check there for good deals. I'm sooo happy I searched Ebay before buying from a local place.
     
    ProPedder Kustoms, Jul 10, 2005
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