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    Vaio Z Core i7 Without Mobile Broadband?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by metalzo, May 11, 2010.

  1. metalzo

    metalzo Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was all set to order my CTO Z with Core i7 on sonystyle but it seems that it won't allow me to select the Core i7 unless I also add the $100 Verizon mobile broadband. This seems quite odd as I don't have any interest in the mobile broadband but do want the faster processor. Any way to get around this? I don't want any of the pre-configured models as there are other things I want to tweak.
     
    metalzo, May 11, 2010
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  2. TofuTurkey

    TofuTurkey Married a Champagne Mango

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    You can try ordering from a Japanese exporter like Conics or User Side, or a US one like Portable One. They all charge a fee though, so it may not be worth it.
     
    TofuTurkey, May 11, 2010
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    skagen Notebook Deity

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    Or if you are going to be travelling to Europe buy it there - theirs comes with unlocked GSM HSDPA card.
     
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    I say a refresh is in the works, why not wait?
     
    blue13x, May 11, 2010
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