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    $1149.99 - Sony VAIO FW-190EEH

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by SoundsGood, Aug 21, 2008.

  1. SoundsGood

    SoundsGood Notebook Virtuoso

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    Sony VAIO FW VGN-FW190EEH

    Sony's Price: $1399.99 + Tax
    Newegg's Price: $1199.99 (no tax for most)
    Promo Price: $1149.99 (with Promo Code: EMCAJCBAD)

    Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834117780

    Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.40GHz)
    3GB Memory
    250GB 5400 rpm
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470
    XBRITE-HiColor
     
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    Crap...the hi-color option missing was why I wasn't ordering this one before (ordered the XPS 1530 instead). With my Dell delays, this is extremely tempting, as I tried and really liked this puter at BB. What to do...
     
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    Cancel the Dell and go for it!

    If not, the 1530 will grow on you anyways. Did you go 8600M or integrated?
     
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    8600M. I realize the issues with NVIDIA, but I pulled a 4 yr warranty, so they can spend 4 years giving me refurbs for all I care.

    I really like the FW, but didn't want to wait that long for the Hi-color, etc. I would have taken this one in a heartbeat had it been available 3 weeks ago. But I got a really good deal on the 1530, though screen space has always been a concern for me as I like to have lots of room to work (hence liking the FW). Was able to get the LED LCD in WXGA+, but that's a little too big for my liking (would have preferred WSXGA+ or higher).

    If Dell delays me a couple more days, I think my decision would be made.
     
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    I gotta say, the HiColor screen is pretty amazing. Gorgeous picture.
     
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