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    Just got SZ160!

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Jandro, Mar 24, 2006.

  1. Jandro

    Jandro Notebook Enthusiast

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    and I have to go and return it cause screen is scratched up. Really its only a small scratch around the left middle portion of the screen, but hey I paid $2500 I expect it to be perfect. It really sucks because that one had just come in that morning. And i'm not sure if they have more.

    But as far as my impressions. The fingerprint sensor is sweet. I like the texture of the touchpad feels diffrent than most laptops. The keyboard and mouse buttons, just feel cheap, I really don't mind them and it really doesn't affect use, but they feel and look cheap and also kind of flimsy, but I really don't know how much they would last with normal use. The carbon fiber casing is amazing though, and it was actually cold, and the laptop was running VERY silent. All in all the thing is very impressive and I gladly spent those 2500!
     
  2. MinnDasota

    MinnDasota Notebook Guru

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    Sorry to hear about the scratch. I would've been fuming! How long did you wait to get yours? I am amazed in how much I like my sz120. So I can't imagine how much more I would like it if I had the 160. Mine already feels like a feather. Well, I hope you don't have to wait too long for your replacement. Congrats....sorta ;)
     
  3. Jandro

    Jandro Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have been waiting for awhile, I was going to first get the S-580 :p. But than I saw that they announced the SZ so I waiting for them. Yea it sucks, but I'll keep it for atleast 2 weeks or till if the store receives a shipment than I'll change immediatly.

    As for the diffrence between the 120 and 160, yea it seems like the 500 bucks ain't worth it, but I went for the 160 cause it just looks cooler :p And since I had the money to spend I went for it.
     
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    equinoxel Notebook Enthusiast

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    Rather unfortunate :(.
    ..but for the 500 usd extra you get the extra 512Megs and 100G HDD. right? :)
     
  5. klas

    klas Notebook Deity

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    yeah, SZ is not worth the full price! get it used!
     
  6. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    No such thing. They have the exact same specs.