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    Is VAIO TZ/TT the only Sony laptop with long hours batteries?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Stalvros, Nov 4, 2008.

  1. Stalvros

    Stalvros Notebook Evangelist

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    I know that I have been saying that I wanted to get the TZ.
    But now after looking at the rest of the Sony models, it makes
    me wanna get them too XD

    The TT isn't out here in Jakarta yet and my company is buying
    me the laptop for my overseas trip (which falls 2 weeks later)

    So yeah, I guess before i truly settle with the TZ (or TT if it's out
    hopefully soon -_-), just wanted last minute opinion.

    Now what happened is that i'd settle for the TZ because
    - it's small
    - long hours battery
    - 11 inch WITH optical drive

    Of course with the TT you'll have
    - Bluray (I don't really need it but it's a bonus regardless)
    - HDMI (Don't really need it once again but it's a bonus)

    But what about the rest? I wasn't aware that the Sony 15.4" laptop are smaller then your standard 15.4". This is a big plus and also they have a MUCH BETTER graphic card too (which is probably what i need mostly), but..... will I have long hours battery still?

    Is the graphic card of TT better then the TZ?
    (Like i know its better but, HOW MUCH better?)

    I want one which has 'gold' color option.
    I'm aware that from my research 'so far' that only TZ and TT has the gold color option huh :(. What about the rest? CR also has it apparently but I don't like the design as much as TZ and its 14.1 :(
    (If i wanna get 14.1, I might as well just settle with a 15.4)
     
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    Stalvros Notebook Evangelist

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    no gold color for Z? :(

    PS: Just thought i'd ask here to kill 2 birds with 1 stone.
    Is the TZ strong enough to play Warcraft 3?
    That's all i need
     
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    There have been some recall/overheating issues with the TZ: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=317249

    I would suggest getting the TT if gold color is what you prefer.
     
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    sonoritygenius Goddess of Laptops

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    Get the Z and DONT look BACK! :D
     
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    Not to dissuade you from the Sony brand at all, but I just thought of another notebook that might fit your needs... the Panasonic Letsnote/Toughbook W-series ( LINK).

    Standard battery is rated at 10-hours (probably 5-hours real-world usage).
    Very close size to TZ/TT at 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.9-1.7" and 2.7lb (not as slim).
    Has new SU9300 CPU like TT, internal DVD-RW, 12.1" (not widescreen & lower-resolution).

    Just something to consider, in case it's available in your area.