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    Cool SZ Accessories

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by hoya2010, May 30, 2006.

  1. hoya2010

    hoya2010 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok list the accessories that you have for your SZ and tell how you like them.


    I am looking for some cool stuff to buy wtih my SZ. Thanks!!
     
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    neilk2350 Notebook Evangelist

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    kenington thin and light power adaptor. that's it. and a sony sleeve i got on amazon.
     
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  3. Lyshen

    Lyshen Notebook Evangelist

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    Only have an external drive and a Watersfield sleeve case for mine so far. The external drive is actually the one originally included with the SZ, I put in a 80 GB 7200 RPM drive in its place.

    Thinking of getting the VGN-PRSZ1, the port replicator but wondering how it'll sit on the desk since its different from the one for the S series. The S series has a cradle and a front support that comes out, so the entire laptop sits on the port replicator. For the SZ it just has a rear cradle section but no pull out, so it looks like it'll sit at an angle on the desk and I am wondering if its to big of a angle would it make it odd to type on when in the port replicator.
     
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  4. MorningZ

    MorningZ Notebook Geek

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    I've got the SZ sleeve and the docking station.... love em both, especially the docking station
     
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  5. Lyshen

    Lyshen Notebook Evangelist

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    MorningZ would you be able to take a few pictures of how the SZ sits/rests on the docking station? I'm curious as to how the SZ rests since there is no pull out part for the front of the laptop to rest on as the old S series had.

    Would appreciate it if you could.
     
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  6. MorningZ

    MorningZ Notebook Geek

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    MorningZ, May 30, 2006
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  7. Lyshen

    Lyshen Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah I saw those pictures before. They are nice but was wondering if it wouldn't trouble you to take some more up close shots? Specifically at the level of where the laptop docks and sits on the table. I would like to see how it rests on the table and the docking station.
     
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  8. zii

    zii Notebook Consultant

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    oakley vertical computer bag 2.0
    sony skype mouse
     
    zii, May 30, 2006
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  9. ikaris

    ikaris Notebook Consultant

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    See my sig...!
     
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  10. Mark²

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    You might be wise to consider something that you NEED...and take it from there.
    -Unless you just like doodads for doodads' sake...

    :)
     
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  11. Lyshen

    Lyshen Notebook Evangelist

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    Ikaris, I don't see a sig, unless its somehow there yet not there... hehe :p
     
    Lyshen, May 31, 2006
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    It does sit at a bit of an angle yes. You could still type on the sz keyboard with no issues. Why you would want to is beyond me. When mine is on its docking station, I use a logitech wireless keyboard/mouse for it, much like Morning
     
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  13. MorningZ

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    Yeah, i don't see why someone would want to type while its docked... it kind of defeats the whole purpose of spending $150 on it
     
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    Extended power supply. The only way to get 6+ hours without using the ultimate battery setting. I only use it on trips. Not too heavy.

    As many have said above, the Kensington power adapter for car, plane or home. Also charges my MDA, Ipaq and Ipod. I have not used it on a plane yet but am hoping to try it out later this year in a trip to Greece.

    Tucano 15" notebook sleeve. It is slightly larger than the SZ, but it works with either the standard or larger extended battery attached to the SZ.

    http://shop2.outpost.com/product/3952328?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG


    Ogio Dispatch bag. I got it at Fry's. Its small and can carry the power supply, MP3 players and more. Fits nicely under the isle seats in planes.

    http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/item.aspx?style=13694&department=634&division=6

    I have been looking for a portable mouse/trackball for the plane. The trackpad is a Carpal Tunnel injury waiting to happen for long term use. I have been trying out the one hand trackball. Also tried the Targus travel mouse/trackball. It can be used as either a mouse or trackball. They both work Okay, but not perfect. Trying not to go wireless to save battery power.

    http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.asp?productID=3192

    http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=PAUM008U
     
    dhill, May 31, 2006
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