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    New VAIO Z spring model announced in Japan

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by imtriggerhappy, Jan 6, 2009.

  1. imtriggerhappy

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  2. Garmin

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    wow line storm looks great. wish sony had sony had something like this for SR models
     
    Garmin, Jan 6, 2009
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  3. armadilo

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    Wow, great find!

    The CPU is 2.93 ghZ, the Vista is 64-bit, the SSD is now 128x2 RAID, any other changes? I like better the shadow border... :)
     
    armadilo, Jan 6, 2009
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  4. Brawn

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    does this mean that the lower models without the 2.93 ghz available in us/ca will also have 64 bit? i don't see why not.. unless it's another marketing ploy like "Fresh Start"
     
    Brawn, Jan 6, 2009
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  6. Metsn

    Metsn Maiku Hama Yokohama

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    Wow now I'm so happy I've ordered it before refresh :) It's not possible to choose 32bit Windows anymore. And I still think that the older premium design looks better.
     
    Metsn, Jan 6, 2009
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    ANy EU models coming ? VGN-Z26?
     
    mobytoby, Jan 6, 2009
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    euro refresh and price drop NOW!!!!!!
     
    zendar, Jan 6, 2009
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    any GPU refreshes? That 13" LG p310 with the 9600gt seems yummier all the time :D
     
    Red_Dragon, Jan 6, 2009
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    Still no backlit keyboard? Bummer. :(
     
    kalibar, Jan 7, 2009
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    The 128x2 (256GB) RAID has been there for awhile on the Z; it was announced just after I ordered my 128GB one. They've removed the 2x64 (128GB), and for 128GB it's a single drive. A big difference too is that you can do Blu-Ray + SSD if you do the 256GB RAID along with the 1600x900 display.

    Honestly, as much as I would have liked the 256GB RAID, the 128 is great and the Z is the best laptop I've had to date. Nothing has come close to weight, size, power, and portability.
     
    FenderP, Jan 8, 2009
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    So that mean we will be having 64 bit support soon?

    The design and outlook still looks the same to me.
     
    chong67, Jan 8, 2009
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    Hang on, how'd they get 1.35Kg's?
     
    Vogelbung, Jan 10, 2009
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    With the lightest components: One 64gb SSD drive, Only one stick of RAM (2GB), DVD instead of BR, 2.4 processor (maybe it uses a smaller heatsink?), etc...

    Weight varies from 1.35kg to 1.52 depending of the configuration.
     
    Endeavour1934, Jan 10, 2009
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  17. FenderP

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    Also remember in Japan you can get it without the camera, etc.
     
    FenderP, Jan 12, 2009
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    Hopefully some Vaio z Vista 64-bit drivers soon then.
     
    dekka007, Jan 12, 2009
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    I got the SR, all I have to say it is a great bang for the buck laptop. However, by looking at the new Z, I want it more and more. I am definately going to purchase a Z for my next laptop in 18 months!
     
    blazeboy84, Jan 12, 2009
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  20. tokhan

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    in 18 month time...Sony might will have a new series to replace Z by then though ;)
     
    tokhan, Jan 13, 2009
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    I think it's very very likely that there will be a Z replacement in that sort of timeframe...
     
    xand, Jan 13, 2009
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