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    Where did the SB with a 6630m go?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Ambroos, Aug 31, 2011.

  1. Ambroos

    Ambroos Notebook Consultant

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    Hello there guys!

    I remember some months ago when the SB was released that I had the option to configure it on Sony.nl/Sony.fr/Sony.co.uk to have a 6630m and a 1600x900 display without having to do any other upgrades. At the time I couldn't place an order yet for two reasons. One being that I didn't have enough money at the time, the second being that I thought there'd be better stuff out by now, since I'm starting University (or something like that) in two weeks, so I figured I still had some time back then.

    Now I'm kinda stressing out. The only two options I have are now:
    A standard SB with an i5-2410M and the 6470M (and the 1366x768 display) for a reasonable price (€1029-ish).
    A standard SA with an i7-2620M and the 6630M (and the 1600x900 display), bundled with a useless WWAN and Fingerprint sensor for a ridiculous €400 more (€1458).

    Really, Sony? What a way to ruin one of your best value for money notebooks. I have no clue what to get now, as everything I find is either cheaper (€800-€900) but a lot worse than the upgraded SB, or just too expensive for me (like the SA).

    Help?

    - Ambroos
     
    Ambroos, Aug 31, 2011
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  2. jeremyshaw

    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    Only the SA has it, now. I thought it strange, seeing SBs with HD6630m until I asked around a bit more.
     
    jeremyshaw, Aug 31, 2011
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  3. Ambroos

    Ambroos Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah well I seriously think it sucks. The only spec-wise good alternative now would be the CA, but the display is even worse than the SA/SB and I really can't go sit in the auditorium with a fluorescent laptop...

    Sigh... I've been checking almost every website and every webshop the last few weeks and I just can't find anything I like as much as I liked the SB with a 6630M.
     
    Ambroos, Aug 31, 2011
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