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    new Sony VGN-CS290 (CTO)

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by emacs72, Feb 2, 2009.

  1. emacs72

    emacs72 Notebook Consultant

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    apparently, if you pre-order a Sony VGN-290, from the Canadian sonystyle.ca site, with

    - Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.53Ghz)
    - 4GB RAM
    - 250 GB HD (5400 rpm)
    - DVD drive with dual layer read/write capability

    the purchase price is $980. is this the typical price for a 14.1" notebook configured as such? i suspect having an Intel 4500MHD integrated GPU is one reason to the sub $1000 price point. http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs...mId=8198552921665745181&IRTrack=HomepageSpot1
     
    emacs72, Feb 2, 2009
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  2. luchazo

    luchazo Newbie

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    Actually after I saw your message, I checked the CS290 today, and you may get a also bd reader/writer with a 400gb for 940usd (1200 cad) and the same processor 2.5ghz

    Question:
    Is it possible to buy inn sonystyle canada from the US and ship it in an economic way?
    Thanks
    Luchazo
     
    luchazo, Feb 3, 2009
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