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    Bad news for us pinks...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jmack549, Aug 28, 2007.

  1. jmack549

    jmack549 Notebook Guru

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    A few of the colors have no delay now, but the pink is still sticking up there with the longest delay, 10 days. Oh what will we do?
     
    jmack549, Aug 28, 2007
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  2. Crimsonman

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    Wait.......
     
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  3. MaryK

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    i3urtongirl Notebook Consultant

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    LOLLLLLLLLLLLL

    GOOD one!
     
    i3urtongirl, Aug 28, 2007
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    where can i get ablue one :D looks kool
     
    einhander, Aug 28, 2007
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    Sony makes a blue one in that same style.
    Unfortunately you have to put up with onboard Intel graphics instead of a video card. It weighs less than a 1420 though, and you probably get a better screen with "XBRITE-ECO" technology (has the LED backlight).
     
    chelet, Aug 29, 2007
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  7. jmack549

    jmack549 Notebook Guru

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    It also costs quite a bit more too...
     
    jmack549, Aug 29, 2007
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  8. MaryK

    MaryK Notebook Enthusiast

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    You can haggle in The Sony Store...they will price match if you find that model on sale elsewhere. I got them to match Best Buy's price of $1399 Cdn.
    I just built a very similar 1420 system online at the Dell website and the Sony was $200 more. On the plus side, I made the decision to buy it, went to the store and was happily using my new laptop in less than 30 minutes. The buffed top looks more professional (I've seen the Inspiron paint jobs first hand), it's sleeker and more stylish - not quite so "boxey" as the Dell Inspirons, and it just feels more solid. I borrowed my friend's Inspiron 1420 for a day to try it out, and I've now been using the Sony for several days and I am confident that this was the right decision for me. :)
     
    MaryK, Aug 29, 2007
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  9. MyzTery2u

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    I ordered on July 19.... for my Inspiron 1720... that Sony Vaio is not what I want though... screen is 3 inches smaller... :-\... I just want my 1720 *sob, sob*
     
    MyzTery2u, Aug 29, 2007
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    I wonder if it's possible to paint your own laptop using some nice metallic car paint.
    Would you need some sort of undercoat to make the paint adhere.
    Could you do it without removing the insides of the laptop?
    Maybe if you only painted the lid.
     
    chelet, Sep 2, 2007
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    thats what you guys get for ordering pink! ;)
     
    stonedzombie, Sep 2, 2007
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  12. chelet

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    They didn't have emerald green or electric purple.
     
    chelet, Sep 2, 2007
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    office depot has those sony's on sale i believe for like 989 or close to that in usd
     
    zfactor, Sep 2, 2007
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  14. MyzTery2u

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    some pinks are going out tho... i called today and my only delay now is my stinking processor!!!.... i feel like being a processor and sending it to dell to put in there, i'd probably get the laptop sooner...
     
    MyzTery2u, Sep 2, 2007
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