So... What do you think of this deal?

[5n4p]

Manufacturer: Sony
Product: US-VPCEB490X-LBOM
Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-380M processor (2.53GHz)
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
HDD: 320GB - 5400 RPM
ODD: Standard CD/DVD
Battery: Standard 6 Cell
Memory: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3-SDRAM-1066
GPU: ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 GPU (1GB VRAM)
LCD Panel: 15.5" Full HD VAIO Premium Display (1920x1080)

Price: $649.99

I am planning on swapping out the HDD with a SSD anyways when it arrives.

I really do not see this as being over priced like Sony is a bit known for...

What is your opinion with price/specs ratio in comparison to what is currently available on the market?

 

[samwelaye]

thats an amazing deal where did you even find it?

 

[5n4p]

thats an amazing deal where did you even find it?

It is through SonyStyle.com and VPCEB490X CTO Configure-to-order. Lots of negative reviews with Sony and online orders, but I still have a positive experience with them. We will see how this turns out of course...

I will link you though:
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SYCTOProcess?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&LBomId=8198552921666285882&categoryId=8198552921644772003

Basically customizing the EB-Series Laptop and using the $100 off e-coupon code for May. The EB series is also on sale right now through May so it was a bit of "double dipping" on the sale and e-coupon.

Only thing I changed on it was an upgrade of the LCD screen and graphics card.
Contemplated doing more, but I wanted a "steal of a deal".
I needed a laptop... I saw the specs and was comparing the past few days with what was available on the market today and couldn't resist myself.
Basically now just looking for feedback of negativity or comfort

Should be a decent mobile media station.
We will see when it arrives though.