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    just bought my S580!!!

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by ryuryubu, Dec 6, 2005.

  1. ryuryubu

    ryuryubu Newbie

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    but its going to take some time before it gets shipped out from CA and arrives in NJ. But non-the-less, it is very exciting to know that I finally went above and beyond, and got myself a VAIO S.

    Specs:
    Intel Pentium M 1.73GHz
    NVIDIA GeForce Go 6400
    Wireless LAN a/b/g
    256MB x 2 = 512
    60 GB
    CD_RW/DVD

    I also got the 3 Year Onsite + Accidental Damage Protection program (promotional), as well as an Epson all in one printer (promotional).

    Total price was 1699 + 99(printer) + 108(tax) ~ 1906. Yeah it was definitely pricy but I'm going to get $200 in mail-in-rebates, as well as $100 in reward bucks with my new Sony Card, as well as a plethora of Sony points on this new card, I think about ~21,00 points.

    By the way, does anyone else collect Sony points / bucks? I was wondering if I can turn them into cash when making purchases in the future.

    Thanks
     
    ryuryubu, Dec 6, 2005
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  2. Songdog

    Songdog Notebook Geek

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    Congratulations! You might not have to wait too long. I just ordered mine last Wednesday night. It shipped out yesterday, three days earlier than estimated. I'm also shipping to NJ and Sony is playing it safe and predicting five day shipping, but FedEx says it will only take three which would mean I'd get it just nine days after I placed the order. For now, we're waiting together.
     
    Songdog, Dec 6, 2005
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  3. ryuryubu

    ryuryubu Newbie

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    did you take advantage of the promotional add-on's.

    my question still remains in regards to the sony points system, and if it's exchangeable for cash later on.

    thanks
     
    ryuryubu, Dec 6, 2005
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  4. Songdog

    Songdog Notebook Geek

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    I got the extended warranty and free ground shipping. I didn't order the printer. I also got the card and Sony points, but I'm as new to that program as you are.
     
    Songdog, Dec 6, 2005
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  5. dilemma

    dilemma Notebook Enthusiast

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    I orderd mine on 11/17. Still haven't received it. I called and they said that some parts were on backorder. :(
     
    dilemma, Dec 6, 2005
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  6. EPluribusUnum

    EPluribusUnum Notebook Guru

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    All right guys, I received my S-580 a couple of days ago while I was in the Windy City (what a nasty weather these days, a lot of snow and cold out there, but Chicago's still my kind of town and a magnificent place to be!). I'm 110% satisfied with my purchase!

    Here are the specs:

    Intel Pentium M Processor 2.0 Ghz
    1 Gig System mem.
    120 Gigs Hard Drive
    NVidia GeForce GO 6400
    Wireless LAN (802.11a\b\g) and Bluetooth Technology
    DVD+R Double Layer DVD+-RW Drive
    Lithium-ion (BPL2) and Lithium-ion (BPS2)
    VAIO Overseas Service
    XP Pro
    Office 2003 Small Business
    2 Year Onsite Service Plan plus Accidental Damage Protection for Notebooks
    5-in-1 Memory Card Adapter

    The screen, weight, performance and portability are just what I’m looking for. This machine is surely pretty expensive but it’s worth every single buck to me.

    I'll try to post a review later on because I'm on the go now! Actually I'm flyin’ 35K feet over the Atlantic Ocean surfing the net through the Connexion satellite system by Boeing. I'm pretty impressed and I have to mention that this is one of the best days of my life.
    I attach a couple of quick snapshots I’ve taken before leaving (my S-580 and something written outside a certain store on Michigan Ave.)

    You guys have a Merry XMAS!
     

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    EPluribusUnum, Dec 10, 2005
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  7. Zerodivine

    Zerodivine Notebook Consultant

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    glad that u've made the right decision :D
    welcome to the Sony S family :p
    do write a review on it to help spread the good words around.. I might write in the near future too hhee :p
     
    Zerodivine, Dec 11, 2005
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  8. Skyshade

    Skyshade Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    For those Sony card owners, you can apply your Sony points toward future Sony purchase -- actually, if you ordered it from SonyStyle.com with Sony card, your reward points (10 points/cents per dollar spent, till 12/31) should be applied automatically to your account.

    Go to https://63.241.201.221/login.aspx and register to manage your points.
     
    Skyshade, Dec 11, 2005
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