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    How does new Vaio FZ compare with FZ 190

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by gaanee, Sep 27, 2007.

  1. gaanee

    gaanee Notebook Consultant

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    How does new Vaio FZ 2xxx compare with FZ 190 series, especially how are the touchpad buttons, does new models also have soft buttons, and any other improvements?
     
    gaanee, Sep 27, 2007
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    tuffCookie Notebook Geek

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    i would like to know as well. i can't seem to find any info on the differences. the only VISUAL difference i found on sony's site was that the FZ290 looks like it's white compared to the FZ190 that is black.

    on SonyStyle.com, I can configure a FZ290 with the same specs for about $50 cheaper than the FZ190!!


    any other information would help a lot!!
     
    tuffCookie, Sep 27, 2007
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  3. dsg2003gt

    dsg2003gt Notebook Consultant

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    uhm, they are the same thing you just get different HD and CPU options.
     
    dsg2003gt, Sep 27, 2007
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  4. tuffCookie

    tuffCookie Notebook Geek

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    haha...that's it? :rolleyes:

    i looked closer to the options on SonyStyle and seems that there is a slight difference in CPU options and FZ2xx lists SATA HD's while the FZ190 doesn't...
     
    tuffCookie, Sep 27, 2007
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    LoL Rick Notebook Geek

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    The prices have definitely dropped. An FZ290 configured exactly like mine is $2337, whereas I paid $2787 in July.
     
    LoL Rick, Sep 27, 2007
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    uh, the hard drives on the FZ190 are sata...
     
    dsg2003gt, Sep 28, 2007
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    Are they any options for a better GPU in the US?
     
    jam12, Sep 28, 2007
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