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    sony VIAO FZ440E - Good deal?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by noteinfo, Apr 13, 2008.

  1. noteinfo

    noteinfo Newbie

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    Hi Folks

    I am looking to buy a Sony Viao FZ 440E with the following specs and the price in the store is 1099$. Is this a good price?

    * Microprocessor:2.10Ghz Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo Dual-Core "Penryn" T8100 Processor
    * Display: 15.4"(1280x800)WXGA XBRITE-ECO Widescreen
    * Memory:3072MB DDR2 Expandable MAx 4GB Memory
    * Hard Drive: 250GB(5400 RPM) SERIAL-ATA Dsk
    * Multimedia Drive: DVD SuperMulti DVD-/+RW w/ Dual-layer
    * Video Graphics:Nvidia GeForce 8400M GT graphics with up to 1535 MB of shared memory
    * Connectivity: High speed 56k modem ,Integrated 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet LAN
    * Wireless Connectivity: Quad-Mode 4965AGN Wi-Fi ( 802.11 a/b/g/n ) & Bluetooth
    * Feature:Built-in 1.3 Mega Pixel Webcamera in Bezel w/Microphone
    * External Ports: Built-in Memory Stick(R) Duo with MagicGate(TM) Card Reader Built-in Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot
    * 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
    * 1 Headphone out, 1 microphone-in
    * 1 IEEE-1394
    * 1 VGA (15-pin)
    * 1 HDMI (Video Output)
    * 1 TV-Out (S-video)
    * 1 RJ-11 (modem)
    * 1 RJ-45 (network)
    * Operating System:Genuine Windows® Vista Home Premium.
     
    noteinfo, Apr 13, 2008
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  2. TwoPock

    TwoPock Notebook Geek

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    Yea, this is a good deal. What store is it from?
     
    TwoPock, Apr 13, 2008
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  3. noteinfo

    noteinfo Newbie

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    noteinfo, Apr 14, 2008
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  4. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    What kind of tasks will you be doing with the FZ? Also fill out the FAQ so that we can help you better.
     
    Kdawgca, Apr 14, 2008
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  5. vro8j

    vro8j Notebook Consultant

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    I'd find one with the HiColor screen, defintely a big improvement.
     
    vro8j, Apr 14, 2008
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