HOT! Sony VAIO VGN-FS640 Laptop for $397 at Staples!

[luciferdevil]

Got it at the Staples at Bank st. in Ottawa. I was hoping to get a decent destop deal there when this one caught my eyes. Again, famous staples clearance item.
Specs:
* Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium M
* RAM: 512 MB
* Hard Drive: 80 GB
* CD-RW: 40x (read), 16x (write), 10x (rewrite)
* DVD-ROM: 8x
* DVD Recorder: (DVD+/-RW)
* Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition

Update: They don't have this model any more but they have another Sony one (May be FJ270) for $697 which is also a good deal.

[optimum]

Refurb?

[charliebrown]

Battery recall?

For all the recent staples purchasers -- do you get the VISTA upgrade coupon?

[bobiwan]

Did you buy the last one at Bank St. Staples?

[luciferdevil]

Refurb?

No, it's not a refurb.

[xpat]

Can anybody get me one of these laptops and ship to Edmonton? I'll offer $50 for your help plus shipping cost.

My online trading references are xpat on heatware, hoya_ on beerology, and rave102 on eBay.

[Netcruzer]

SKU please!

[luciferdevil]

Did you buy the last one at Bank St. Staples?

Yes. The lady said that's the last one in that store. You can check to see if any other stores still have it.

[luciferdevil]

SKU please!

Ok. The only number on my receipt just below the item is 027242675711. I'm not sure if this is the SKU#

[vinniereno]

Just phoned in (is it just me or do staples employees never pick up phones?), the Sales rep told me that "it has been discontinued for quite awhile" and no stor e in GTA has it

[drey]

i havent been able to find any of these staples deals.... sucks for me

[vinniereno]

Just phoned in (is it just me or do staples employees never pick up phones?), the Sales rep told me that "it has been discontinued for quite awhile" and no store in GTA has it

Confirmed with another store =(

[luciferdevil]

They have another Sony for $597 on the clearance board, but I can't remember the model. I'll check again today.

[Netcruzer]

The model on the board if I remember correctly is a Sony Vaio VJ270b

It has a Pentium M 750
Integrated webcam
Don't remember much else

There are also some FS830s kicking around. I got an open box lastnight, but I really hate the keyboard and the overall fit and finish. It is going back for sure.

It's pretty crazy that I like the Acer 3613 better than a Sony Vaio, but I think the build quality is better on the Acer.

[moon]

The model on the board if I remember correctly is a Sony Vaio VJ270b

It has a Pentium M 750
Integrated webcam
Don't remember much else

There are also some FS830s kicking around. I got an open box lastnight, but I really hate the keyboard and the overall fit and finish. It is going back for sure.

It's pretty crazy that I like the Acer 3613 better than a Sony Vaio, but I think the build quality is better on the Acer.

where did you get it?? where else would have it?