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Sony VAIO SA3 13.3" Laptop (i5-2430M, 6630M, 1600x900) USD$876.86 Shipped

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Normally $999 + $76.86
On sale for $799 + $76.86

If you don't care about resolution or size there are probably better laptops to get.

  • 2.40GHz Intel Core i5-2430M
  • 4GB DDR3 RAM
  • 500GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
  • AMD Radeon HD 6630M 1GB GPU
  • 13.3 LED Backlit Widescreen Display
  • SuperMulti DVD Burner
  • Integrated Webcam + Microphone
  • 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
  • Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

Sony VAIO SA3 VPCSA3AFX 13.3" Notebook Computer (Jet Black)
Sony VAIO SA3 VPCSA3AFX 13.3" Notebook Computer (Platinum Silver)

This looks like a similar model VPCSA35GGBI for around $1850 but it has higher specs:
2640M vs 2430M
750GB vs 500GB
6GB vs 4GB

Computing 13.3inch Computer Laptop Sony

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  • batsxs on 12/12/2011 - 08:55

    good for resolution and size at this price

  • sonicentropy on 12/12/2011 - 08:59

    That's a good price for a Vaio whats the catch, only available in pink?

    • furyou on 12/12/2011 - 12:01

      Yeh, there's always a catch with sony, otherwise I"d be on it :(

    • cycleri3 on 12/12/2011 - 19:36

      No warranty in Oz :|

  • superforever on 12/12/2011 - 09:08

    13.3" @ 1600x900 a bit too small to read for me.

    • Click_It on 12/12/2011 - 10:02

      Yeah, I'm all for higher res screens but on 13.3" the majority of us (certainly with my my eyes) won't need anything above the normal 1366 x 768. Would love to see 1600x900 becoming the standard on 15" notebooks though!

      If you can use higher res on a 13.3" notebook this is a good deal.

      • izzeho on 12/12/2011 - 10:36

        You're aware you can quite easily increase the fonts on the higher res display and its like nothing changed? Just means you get a crisper (near identical) screen real estate.

        On a more related note, has anyone ever confirmed Sony will honour global warranty without any hassle?

  • [Deactivated] on 12/12/2011 - 10:10

    Do you guys think this would be okay for medium gaming?

  • articfox on 12/12/2011 - 10:52

    Good buy. Bought my 15inch Vaio with Intel i3 for $1299 just over a year ago, so for this laptop at this price it's pretty good.

  • Just-In on 12/12/2011 - 10:56

    AMD Radeon HD 6630M VS NVIDIA GT 540M, which one is better?

    • izzeho on 12/12/2011 - 12:52

      The 540M wins across the board. This card is more comparable to a 525M

  • cycleri3 on 12/12/2011 - 13:19

    Anyone buy it from this site before? how does warranty etc work since this seems to be a US company, will we get AUS warranty?

    Can someone confirm if this screen is glossy or anti-glare? it seems the site says anti-glare but I have seen conflicting info on the web.

    I am quite keen for this deal, also there will be no import tax charged is that right?

    • izzeho on 12/12/2011 - 16:25

      Many people have bought from these guys, here and on Whirlpool (checkout the thread there for the Viao S series). No import tax as under $1000 landed. Glossy/anti-glare you'll have to ask the seller, I believe they've got both options available some places.

      Warranty I'm not entirely sure, as Sony usually offers global warranty. Perhaps call Sony Australia and ask them?

  • GuniGuGu on 12/12/2011 - 13:30

    The resolution on this thing is drool worthy… So glad to see something higher than 1366 x 768 for ONCE!!!

    • izzeho on 12/12/2011 - 14:36
      +1

      Don't forget the backlit keyboard and form factor.

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