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post #181 of 1493
7/6/04 at 3:45pm
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Originally Posted by PLC
With ordering the S150 now I also get all the ENGLISH version CDs with drivers which I can use on the Japanese import

If returned total shipping costs will be like $60

Not bad imho
Why not just got for the European/UK version? (S1XP)?
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post #182 of 1493
7/6/04 at 4:38pm
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Originally Posted by plswdth
Why not just got for the European/UK version? (S1XP)?
From the looks of it, the UK version only offers the 9200 32MB GPU ... the one from Japan is at least the 9700 GPU with 64MB.
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post #183 of 1493
7/6/04 at 7:02pm
from NotebookReview forums

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To complicate matters further, I learned from a reliable source
that a CUSTOMIZABLE version of the S150 will be available on
the Sony Style web site as of tommorrow (July 7th).
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Originally Posted by z0ob0y
From the looks of it, the UK version only offers the 9200 32MB GPU ... the one from Japan is at least the 9700 GPU with 64MB.
Reread this thread. There is definitely a UK model on sale with the 9700, which has been linked a few pages back.
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post #184 of 1493
7/6/04 at 7:10pm
Yeah, there is a uk model w/ 9700 but the page is down. Things are rolling along. I don't think we will have to wait very long. A month tops. Man, I hope so, tht xbrite screen is miles ahead of others.
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post #185 of 1493
7/6/04 at 7:20pm
This may or may not have anything to do with the 9700 in the S, but it's worth noting...

SONY NOTEBOOK PCs MEAN BUSINESS

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The S-Series is an ultra-portable option for mobile workers with a 13.3-inch widescreen display and a traveling weight of just around 4 pounds. Future offerings will include new platforms designed for and made exclusively available through business outlets.
Sony Unveils New Partner Program For VAIO Notebooks

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Starting in September, the company also plans to roll out new models exclusively for the channel, Abary said.

While some of the products are similar to those aimed at the retail and direct channels, they are differentiated by their standardization on Windows XP Professional, said Abary. In addition, they are slated to feature product life cycles of six to 12 months instead of the typical four months, and can be configured and built to order in San Jose, he said.

Included in the program are pricing discounts for government and education users.
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post #186 of 1493
7/7/04 at 8:12am
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Originally Posted by Gilthoniel
I just spoke to the sales folks at Laptops Direct in the UK. They will ship to the US. It is expensive, though. 116 British Pounds for the shipping. According to Joanne Shepherd in Customer Service, we would not be charged VAT, so I guess the shipping kind of balances out the VAT charge.

Price with VAT: 1,594 Pounds Sterling
Price w/o VAT: 1,356.60 Pounds Sterling

Then add shipping.

The only way they will do this type of arrangement (selling and shipping to someone outside the EU) is by direct funds transfer to their bank. That's why you can't do an online order.

You can email to them to begin the process.

http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/asp/default.asp

I'm going to wait for a while to see if the S1VP model goes on sale here. If not, I'll order it from them. If anyone here orders from them, could you let us know how the purchase goes?

Thanks.
Ok, am I doing this right? The universal converter I am using totals that up somewhere between 1,821.21 USD - 1,971.05 USD! That can't be right, can it?? That's including the 116 EUROS for shipping to the US
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post #187 of 1493
7/7/04 at 9:21am
No...not right. Total with ship would be 1472.60 pounds = 2713.71 USD as of 7/7 exchange rates. This is for the S1XP model. That about what I expected to pay, yeah , quite pricey but the whole package is great. Hey I noticed that model also comes with the dvd burner as well, bluetooth too!
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post #188 of 1493
7/7/04 at 9:36am
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Originally Posted by gollum
No...not right. Total with ship would be 1472.60 pounds = 2713.71 USD as of 7/7 exchange rates. This is for the S1XP model. That about what I expected to pay, yeah , quite pricey but the whole package is great. Hey I noticed that model also comes with the dvd burner as well, bluetooth too!
Ok, what' the currency rate?
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post #189 of 1493
7/7/04 at 9:38am
nm ?
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post #190 of 1493
7/7/04 at 11:11am
Go to this site, http://www.convert-me.com/en/, scroll down to currency conversion, it automatically does the conversion at current rates.
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post #191 of 1493
7/7/04 at 11:40am
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Originally Posted by gollum
Go to this site, http://www.convert-me.com/en/, scroll down to currency conversion, it automatically does the conversion at current rates.
Ok, I'm using EUROS which has to be wrong then, because I still get $1800 ... what currency am I suppose to be using?
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post #192 of 1493
7/7/04 at 1:55pm
British Pound. The exchange is even higher than that of the Euro. Britains' way of screwin' us because they lost the war....
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post #193 of 1493
7/7/04 at 2:37pm
I just emailed laptopsdirect.co.uk

the response i got was that they do NOT ship outside Europe.

Can you give me a direct contact with Joanna so I can speak with her directly?

This deal is pretty sweet if it ever works out. Stock shows they have more than 20 in stock for the 9700 video card model
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post #194 of 1493
7/7/04 at 10:52pm
cool. another way tha you could go would be to send it to some sort of trusted contact over there and then have them ship it to you themselves. kinda risky but certainly possible.
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post #195 of 1493
7/8/04 at 1:15am

S170 available on SonyStyle.com!!

Hi all,
I've been reading through this thread and saw on another forum that the configurable S series is available on Sonystyle.com - and it is!

Here's the configuration summary for a $2039 rig:
LCD Display:
13.3" WXGA TFT with XBRITE Technology and ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 Graphic Chipset

Operating System:
Microsoft Window XP Home Edition

Processor:
Intel Pentium M Processor 715 (Processor speed 1.50A GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 400 MHz FSB)

Wireless Lan:
Wireless LAN

Memory:
256 MB DDR-SDRAM (DDR333, 256 MBx1)

Hard Drive:
60 GB Hard Disk Drive

Optical Drive:
CD-RW/DVD drive

Pre-Installed Office Software:
Microsoft Works 7.0 with Office 2003 "Small Business" Trial Edition

Battery:
Lithium-ion (3S2P)

VAIO Creation Suite MUSIC Software:
Music Standard - Includes SonicStage and VAIO Media

VAIO Creation Suite PHOTO Software:
Photo Standard - Includes PictureGear Studio and VAIO Media

VAIO Software:
Video Standard - Includes DVgate Plus and VAIO Media

Service:
No VOS Service

Warranty:
1 Year Warranty

But, looking at the specification tab, the 9700 may only have 32mg ram?
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post #196 of 1493
7/8/04 at 1:35am
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Originally Posted by oakleaf00
Hi all,
I've been reading through this thread and saw on another forum that the configurable S series is available on Sonystyle.com - and it is!
Darn all these different forums.


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Originally Posted by oakleaf00
But, looking at the specification tab, the 9700 may only have 32mg ram?
I noted that as well and sent an email to Sony asking for clarification. If/when I hear back I'll post the results.
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post #197 of 1493
7/8/04 at 5:31am
The S-type has a TRUE 16:9 and not 16:10 display? 1366x768 - that's kinda cool... at least according to sonystyle.
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post #198 of 1493
7/8/04 at 8:47am
yes it is cool, now try to find a game that supports it!
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post #199 of 1493
7/8/04 at 8:51am
Just talked to "Adrian" from Sony Live Help and he confirmed the 9700 GPU is only 32MB. Obviously, when I drilled for more info about the 64MB I got, "I am afraid we do not have this information"

What the hell is sony doing? ... Oh well, I may settle for it.
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post #200 of 1493
7/8/04 at 10:50am
a 32 meg 9700?????? WTF?????
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