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    Whats the "Cheapest" pleace to buy VGN-Z520N/B from?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by naif824, May 13, 2009.

  1. naif824

    naif824 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    I'm an owner of Z610 and really happy with it, Bought around 7 Z laptops for friends. Now i'm planning to get 2 more for other friends, it's Z TIME here. I used to get Z520 for around $1200 from eBay but it's for $1370 as the lowest now. Any trusted seller or store to buy it from for =< $1200?

    Thanks
     
    naif824, May 13, 2009
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  2. Qwaarjet

    Qwaarjet Notebook Deity

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    can i be your friend?
     
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  3. naif824

    naif824 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm helping them to buy online since i'm not in the states :p Definitely I dont pay for them :D
     
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    naif824 Notebook Consultant

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    naif824, May 13, 2009
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    Assembled in the US down in San Diego. Combine it with the free accessories and you're doing very well!
     
    nixon, May 13, 2009
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  7. naif824

    naif824 Notebook Consultant

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    Thats wont work, I'm lookin' for made in Japan units.
     
    naif824, May 14, 2009
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  8. SPEEDwithJJ

    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    Why would it not work? :confused:
     
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  9. naif824

    naif824 Notebook Consultant

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    I had a bad experience with CTO assembled in US unit before thats why i'm looking for a pre-configured Japanese unit. Thanks Speed
     
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    Well mine seems to be fine. If it's under warranty I don't see why that would matter.
     
    cbb77, May 14, 2009
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    The Zones deal is still better. My came with 2 GB and 250GB drive. The one listed on PC Nation for same price is 1GB and 160GB drive.
     
    cbb77, May 14, 2009
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    Did your Vaio come with Vista recovery CD?
     
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  14. InspecterJones

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    I was totally gonna say the exact same thing :p :p
     
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  15. cbb77

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    No, you need to make your own. It came with XP CD.
     
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  16. naif824

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    Guys, both Zones & PC Nation are online stores only? Dont they have a physical stores? Preferably in CA.
     
    naif824, May 15, 2009
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    Nope. Also I think any store is actually going to be more expensive than online. The only way I think you can find it cheaper is finding an open box unit or old model. Best Buy might be an option as I hear some stores still have a few of the Z520/Z540s around. Other than that they only sell the z610y/b for $1899
     
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  18. SPEEDwithJJ

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    Will you be buying it in CA, if they have physical stores there? :confused: Note that if you buy in store, you'll be looking at the price + about $150 more in taxes, which will probably make any kind of deal "not a deal anymore." :(
     
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  19. InspecterJones

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    Doesnt CA already charge sales tax for online orders?
     
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    Too bad these site don't ship to Canada. I would buy a Vaio Z520 in a heartbeat at those prices.
     
    BumRush6, May 16, 2009
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  21. naif824

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    Both Zones and PCNation dont have it in stock, You gotta backorder them :( any other stores?
     
    naif824, May 18, 2009
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