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    M1330 - Sony Z1 inspired??

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by voht5, Aug 10, 2007.

  1. voht5

    voht5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just look at similarities in design and I couldn't help but notice how the m1330looks almost exactly like the old Sony Z1. Maybe this is where Dell got there inspiration from??

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    voht5, Aug 10, 2007
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  2. CodeMonkeyX

    CodeMonkeyX Notebook Deity

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    Why is it Sony Z1 inspired, arn't they both pretty new releases?

    Also, the main similarities seem to just be the round hinge and the fact that they are small and slim.
     
    CodeMonkeyX, Aug 10, 2007
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  3. jc4ho

    jc4ho Notebook Consultant

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    The Z1 is back from 2003..
    They do look similar from a distance.
     
    jc4ho, Aug 10, 2007
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    Ahh ok, well they still do not look close enough to be call the M1330 a copy. :p If so every sloping thin notebook from now on will be "inspired" by the Z1. :p
     
    CodeMonkeyX, Aug 10, 2007
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  5. voht5

    voht5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    haha I didnt say copy....I said... "Inspired." Anways that was the first thing I thought when I saw the m1330 the first time because I have the Z1.
     
    voht5, Aug 10, 2007
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    Sorry, people use "inspired" so often in a sarcastic manner these days, I just assume they are implying that someone ripped of a design. :)
     
    CodeMonkeyX, Aug 10, 2007
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    the XPS M1330 reminds me of a mix of the Asus V6 and W3 to me.
     
    Goren, Aug 10, 2007
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