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Re: Re: Anyone know if this laptop is a good deal?
« Reply #40 on: October 19, 2010, 03:39:43 PM »
The OEM warranty (3yr) is an extra $400.
But will you post the video on YouTube? :D
True, $400 less 10-15%.  But 3 years of replacement coverage for any accidents that may occur is worth that on an expensive laptop.
But will you post the video on YouTube? :D
Definitely  ;D
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Re: Re: Anyone know if this laptop is a good deal?
« Reply #41 on: October 19, 2010, 03:46:31 PM »
True, $400 less 10-15%.  But 3 years of replacement coverage for any accidents that may occur is worth that on an expensive laptop.

Absolutely. CompleteCare on my Dell M1330 got me an XPS 16 replacement.
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Re: Re: Anyone know if this laptop is a good deal?
« Reply #42 on: October 20, 2010, 07:45:10 PM »
New Macbook Air is out, and of course it is pretty.
However...
No backlit keyboard!!! Who sells a premium laptop without a backlit keyboard in 2010?? (Sony Z has an amazing one)
Also last generation Core2Duo processor. (Sony Z offers i5 or i7)
Still no removable battery. (Sony Z does)
Max 4GB RAM. (8GB in Sony Z)
No HDMI.  (Sony Z does)
No Optical Drive.  (Sony Z does)
2 USB ports (Sony Z has 3)
Glossy display with gobs of glare.  (Sony Z has a higher res no glare screen)
Weighs 2.9 pounds vs. 3 pounds for the Sony Z.

I fail to see why anyone but an Apple Fanboi would buy the 13" Macbook Air over the Sony Z.
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Re: Re: Anyone know if this laptop is a good deal?
« Reply #43 on: October 20, 2010, 08:00:32 PM »
New Macbook Air is out, and of course it is pretty.
However...
No backlit keyboard!!! Who sells a premium laptop without a backlit keyboard in 2010?? (Sony Z has an amazing one)
Also last generation Core2Duo processor. (Sony Z offers i5 or i7)
Still no removable battery. (Sony Z does)
Max 4GB RAM. (8GB in Sony Z)
No HDMI.  (Sony Z does)
No Optical Drive.  (Sony Z does)
2 USB ports (Sony Z has 3)
Glossy display with gobs of glare.  (Sony Z has a higher res no glare screen)
Weighs 2.9 pounds vs. 3 pounds for the Sony Z.

I fail to see why anyone but an Apple Fanboi would buy the 13" Macbook Air over the Sony Z.

I'd buy the macbook if it was priced at what it's worth, i.e. the 13.3" with 4gb RAM and the better processor for ~$800.
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Re: Re: Anyone know if this laptop is a good deal?
« Reply #44 on: October 20, 2010, 08:06:27 PM »
I'd buy the macbook if it was priced at what it's worth, i.e. the 13.3" with 4gb RAM and the better processor for ~$800.
Well yes, at $800 for the 13.3" they may even convert me :)
At $1,799 for that (for 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and 2.16GHz Core2Duo) I'll pass.
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Re: Re: Anyone know if this laptop is a good deal?
« Reply #45 on: October 20, 2010, 08:48:43 PM »
Well yes, at $800 for the 13.3" they may even convert me :)
At $1,799 for that (for 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and 2.16GHz Core2Duo) I'll pass.

That's retail. I'm confident I'll (theoretically) be able to buy a new one at a fraction of that in six months.
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Re: Re: Anyone know if this laptop is a good deal?
« Reply #46 on: October 20, 2010, 08:52:31 PM »
That's retail. I'm confident I'll (theoretically) be able to buy a new one at a fraction of that in six months.
Even at a fraction I would never again buy a laptop without a backlit keyboard.
I have no clue what Apple was thinking omitting that.
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Re: Re: Anyone know if this laptop is a good deal?
« Reply #47 on: October 20, 2010, 10:38:07 PM »
Even at a fraction I would never again buy a laptop without a backlit keyboard.
I have no clue what Apple was thinking omitting that.

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Re: Re: Anyone know if this laptop is a good deal?
« Reply #48 on: October 21, 2010, 09:39:49 AM »
Any difference between Intel® i3 multi-core processor and Up to Intel® i7 multi-core processor? Secondly, I need a computer where i can log into my work remotely, any suggestions so i will have fast speed or does that just depend on my interenet provider?
 

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Re: Re: Anyone know if this laptop is a good deal?
« Reply #49 on: October 21, 2010, 09:48:55 AM »
Any difference between Intel® i3 multi-core processor and Up to Intel® i7 multi-core processor?
Yes. (you're going to have to ask the question properly to get the answer you want, I'm not sure what you're asking.)
Secondly, I need a computer where i can log into my work remotely, any suggestions so i will have fast speed or does that just depend on my interenet provider?
Any decent computer will work for remote log-on via LogMeIn, Citrix, VPN + Remote Desktop, etc. If all you're doing is desktop sharing then the processing happens at the host (the computer you're accessing remotely), and the client (the computer you're using for remote access) doesn't really need much. An i3 will be more than enough.

If you have a decent computer (client), speeds will definitely depend on your internet connections (both at the client and at the host). The connection quality has a noticeable effect on performance/speed/responsiveness. If your host is slow, (i.e. it works slow when you sit in front of it too), it won't get any quicker by accessing it remotely...
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Re: Re: Anyone know if this laptop is a good deal?
« Reply #50 on: October 22, 2010, 01:55:30 PM »
Getting $300 and not trading in anything is pretty good in my book...plus I have the OEM warranty including damage.

So I took the plunge and ordered a Z12. Officially you have to trade in a working computer. Do you have any idea how strict they are on this requirement? Can I send them a broken netbook (it doesn't power on) or will they deny my claim?
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Re: Re: Anyone know if this laptop is a good deal?
« Reply #51 on: October 23, 2010, 09:10:52 PM »
So I took the plunge and ordered a Z12. Officially you have to trade in a working computer. Do you have any idea how strict they are on this requirement? Can I send them a broken netbook (it doesn't power on) or will they deny my claim?
Congrats!
What config did you order?

I didn't wind up trading in anything, see here:
http://www.dansdeals.com/forums/index.php?topic=3165.msg37272#msg37272
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Re: Re: Anyone know if this laptop is a good deal?
« Reply #52 on: October 24, 2010, 12:40:58 AM »
Congrats!
What config did you order?

I didn't wind up trading in anything, see here:
http://www.dansdeals.com/forums/index.php?topic=3165.msg37272#msg37272

This one, at 45% off (just under $900 incl. tax, before rebates/cahsback) it was a no-brainier.
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Re: Re: Anyone know if this laptop is a good deal?
« Reply #53 on: October 24, 2010, 12:56:18 AM »
This one, at 45% off (just under $900 incl. tax, before rebates/cahsback) it was a no-brainier.
Wow, nice!
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Re: Re: Anyone know if this laptop is a good deal?
« Reply #54 on: October 24, 2010, 01:07:29 AM »
Wow, nice!

The coupon didn't work online, so I bought it @ $1,500. Then they had that promo so I got them to refund me the difference.

If I'm lucky I'll get cashback on $1,500. If I'm double lucky (unlikely) I'll get to double-dip on cashback.

(If I'm double unlucky, the coupon/refund will void all my cashback attempts)
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Re: Re: Anyone know if this laptop is a good deal?
« Reply #55 on: October 24, 2010, 04:03:23 AM »
I didn't wind up trading in anything, see here:
http://www.dansdeals.com/forums/index.php?topic=3165.msg37272#msg37272

Bu do you have any insight regarding the strictness of their trade-in policy? My MS receipt will show purchase price a $1499 + tax and shipping, hopefully that'll push them towards lenience.
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Re: Anyone know if this laptop is a good deal?
« Reply #56 on: October 26, 2010, 03:17:51 PM »
Sure. Such conversations are good because they help clarify what specs are important to you.

I'll post here if I see any deals on the thinkpad edge.

Any chance of getting another Sony Z at the price you paid? I'm not looking to buy it just yet, but how do you find those kind of deals at such prices?

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Re: Re: Anyone know if this laptop is a good deal?
« Reply #57 on: October 26, 2010, 03:20:36 PM »
Any chance of getting another Sony Z at the price you paid? I'm not looking to buy it just yet, but how do you find those kind of deals at such prices?

Not a chance at this point. I was dumb and I removed one from my cart after I placed the first order, otherwise the same trick I pulled might've worked again.
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Re: Re: Anyone know if this laptop is a good deal?
« Reply #58 on: October 26, 2010, 03:22:03 PM »
otherwise the same trick I pulled might've worked again.

Care to share?

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Re: Sony Vaio Z...
« Reply #59 on: November 01, 2010, 01:30:28 AM »
Can anyone recommend a bag for the Sony Z? I have this bag and I love it, but the Z is a tad too big for the laptop compartment (though it does fit in the other compartment).
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