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    Hi i just bought a sony sz

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by trauzti, Apr 18, 2007.

  1. trauzti

    trauzti Notebook Enthusiast

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    :p
    there are letters in the left corner on the computer that says vgn-sz450N


    I was under the impression that i bought Sony sz 450 n/c , is it the same model or?

    also im trying to update some stuff on the computer like power management software , but when i choose it , it says "file not found".

    any ideas







    ?
     
    trauzti, Apr 18, 2007
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    megamoz Notebook Consultant

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    I should be N/C. But somehow it's not stated on the screen. :confused: Just like mine, it only says near the screen, VGN-SZ360P, though it is P/C.
     
    megamoz, Apr 18, 2007
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    crob Newbie

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    trauzti...

    I recently bought a Sony SZ460N/C and almost threw it against the wall when I saw on my screen that it said SZ460N. Anyways I called Sony and they said that as long as it says /C on the box everything is fine. The /C refers to "Custom."
     
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    That's a bit weird, mine has both letters 320CP.
     
    Sponsi, Apr 18, 2007
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    VGNxxx Notebook Guru

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    Need to have AC power plug in when using VAIO Update to download the patches.
     
    VGNxxx, Apr 18, 2007
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    my just gives the model number but does not give the /x /c. If you have the right numbers in the front then it is going to be your machine. the sz4vwn/X that I saw only had the sz4vwn!

    remember that some of the machines are produced at different times therefore the standard operating procedures may be different!

    but enjoy you new tech toy! and all is good
     
    arcticfoxsz4, Apr 19, 2007
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    elizabex Notebook Evangelist

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    My SZ360P/C is also missing the /C on the actual computer --- I think it's pretty common and nothing to be concerned about.
     
    elizabex, Apr 19, 2007
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    I have a TX with the same lettering issue - mine is a VGN-TX3HP/W but next to the screen it just says VGN-TX3HP. I think this isn't a mistake, it's just done differently on different lines and models.
     
    JoeDUK, Apr 19, 2007
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    lol you people are worried about a letter. wow
     
    roor, Apr 19, 2007
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    trauzti Notebook Enthusiast

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    worried? when i buy something for 2000+ bucks i wanna be sure that i have the right item :)

    Anyways , thanks for all the good replys :) and the update thingie worked , thanks :)



    I love my new lappy , i dont love Vista but i do love the machine :D

    Only 1 problem , that is the tingling effect when plugged in! Ive heard that i may need a 3 pin adaptor to get rid of it.

    and oh , all the crapware ;) Geez!
     
    trauzti, Apr 19, 2007
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  11. nixon

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    Sony never puts what's after the slash on their notebooks. It's just how it's done. Oh and the C stands for Carbon (i.e. the carbon fibre casing on the SZ450 or SZ470 or what have you)
     
    nixon, Apr 20, 2007
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    VGNxxx Notebook Guru

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    [<VGN>|<VGC>]-[XX][nnn]

    VGN: Notebook
    VGC: Desktop

    XX: Series (Ex. SZ, TX, TXN, VX, TR,...).
    nnn: Don't worry about this number.

    N: Vista Business
    P: XP Pro.

    Don't worry anything after "/", it represent the color, material of the chasis.
     
    VGNxxx, Apr 20, 2007
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