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    New Vaio 2008 model listing with indication prices - FW - Z - SR - BZ

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Phil, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. Hinduemperior

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    the current SZ has about 3 hrs on standard battery so i really wouldn't be surprised if the SR could do over 4hrs because you have to factor:

    1. New LED screen.
    2. Montevina uses less energy.
    3. ATI 3470 + new Intel graphics card less power hungry than 8400 GS + old intel graphics card
     
    Hinduemperior, Jul 14, 2008
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  2. ascariss

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    I just posted that on the previous page, in fact, I posted all 4 laptop articles in the previous page, with price info.

    taken from the site:

    The Sony Vaio FW standard model starts at about $1000, while the premium will go for around $1750.

    The Sony Vaio Z will start at about $1800, while the SSD model will go for around $2300.

    The Sony Vaio BZ will be available in late July 2008, starting at about $1000 .

    The Sony Vaio SR will be available at the end of July 2008, starting at about $1400.
     
    ascariss, Jul 14, 2008
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  3. prodigy1290

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    Question about the blu-ray player on the z. Will i still be able to burn cds and dvds if there is one? thanks.
     
    prodigy1290, Jul 14, 2008
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  4. Geeee

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    Here are the actual specs....Z, SR, FW and BZ for a July Release Date. It's about time!

    http://reviews.infosyncworld.com/la...Vaio+SR&name3=Sony+Vaio+FW&name4=Sony+Vaio+BZ

    Oh Yeah!, I'm getting the Z. I'm good with the specs. I just need pictures of the carbon fiber to see how it actually looks to make the last final decision. Goodbye, SZ......lol.

    Not that it matters, Vista Ultimate -Nice!,
    HD @ 720p - getting better,
    P9500 CPU, 4GB Ram - give me more...lol,
    320GB Hard Drive - I can accept it, probably won't use it all,
    Blu-Ray,
    all for approx. $1800 far below what I projected.

    Here's the link again:

    http://reviews.infosyncworld.com/la...Vaio+SR&name3=Sony+Vaio+FW&name4=Sony+Vaio+BZ
     
    Geeee, Jul 14, 2008
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  5. Hinduemperior

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    well if u wanna make music or edit media then u might like the new CPUs quite a lot
     
    Hinduemperior, Jul 14, 2008
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  6. Cossack7V7

    Cossack7V7 Notebook Evangelist

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    "The premium model (full specs) sports a 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 graphics card, 4GB DDR2 SDRAM, 320GB HDD (5400 RPM), Blu-ray drive and a HDMI port."

    This is the premium model configuration for the FW series ($1750 :eek: ). Although the pricing is cheaper than expected, wasn't the ATI HD 3650 GPU supposed to be part of the configuration?

    Also, will Sony eventually update the configurations to DDR3 SDRAM and offer a 320GB HHD with 7200RPM? This is unusual and completely unexpected...

    Sony offers a Montevina processor, yet fails to provide an option for the new DDR3 SDRAM? This doesn't make sense! :(This is very dissapointing...
     
    Cossack7V7, Jul 14, 2008
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  7. EffZee

    EffZee Notebook Geek

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    So the Z at $1800 has blu ray?
     
    EffZee, Jul 14, 2008
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  8. Duke2007

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    10 bucks says at 9:01 PM ET we will still be waiting for that damn flash to change :eek:
     
    Duke2007, Jul 14, 2008
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  9. klas

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    i am kind of liking BZ here... anyone has pics?
     
    klas, Jul 14, 2008
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  10. thebattosai

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    wow i was thinkin the same hting
     
    thebattosai, Jul 14, 2008
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  11. klas

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    really? It already changed for me!
     
    klas, Jul 14, 2008
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  12. Duke2007

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    Klas liar!
     
    Duke2007, Jul 14, 2008
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  13. defcon6

    defcon6 Notebook Guru

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    The Z series w/ Blu-ray will definitely be more than $1800. My guess is about $3200. The only model with carbon fiber brushed finish should be the top of the line model (the one with Blu-ray). The carbon fiber lids on the other models should look just like the current TZ250/TZ270 or SZ750/SZ770 lids.
     
    defcon6, Jul 14, 2008
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  14. Geeee

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    Don't say that, Be optimistic....

    Yes, I agree.

    Maybe, but it'll be stock. Can you handle that?

    I just posted specs. from a website. It's not complete for all models, but it will give you an idea.

    I'm curious about that myself. Will there be a Blu-Ray Burner? And are you still able to burn off of regular CD-R and DVD +/- R's. Good question. Does anyone know?
     
    Geeee, Jul 14, 2008
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  15. klas

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    :) made you look! :) well you probably refreshing it every 5 seconds anyway! :)
     
    klas, Jul 14, 2008
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  16. Jayayess1190

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    It's 9pm and it hasn't changed!
     
    Jayayess1190, Jul 14, 2008
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  17. Duke2007

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    They Are Late. Wow.
     
    Duke2007, Jul 14, 2008
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  18. thebattosai

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    stock....
    lol...i'm such a noob..
    stock meannnsss....?
     
    thebattosai, Jul 14, 2008
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  19. klas

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    Can someone call Sony Headquaters and remind them that we are WAITING! :)
     
    klas, Jul 14, 2008
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  20. thebattosai

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    u'de think a big co-operation like sony wouldnt be late.... :(
     
    thebattosai, Jul 14, 2008
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  21. Hinduemperior

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    lol
    that its in the shipping factory for sony in California.
     
    Hinduemperior, Jul 14, 2008
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  22. Duke2007

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    The internet is too good to be true... :mad:

    LMFAO. Sony should add onto that add now..

    "Promptness Redefined"
     
    Duke2007, Jul 14, 2008
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  23. petervivian

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    Nothing happens, I thought the ad can be clicked on.
     
    petervivian, Jul 14, 2008
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  24. august's_chopin

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    is the sonystyle.com website the only one that gives access to new models?
     
    august's_chopin, Jul 14, 2008
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  25. EffZee

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    3200, that would include the SSD. I hope theres a CTO because I dont need the SSD
     
    EffZee, Jul 14, 2008
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  26. ascariss

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    ascariss, Jul 14, 2008
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  27. klas

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    pffffffffffffffff........... I am out of here....!
     
    klas, Jul 14, 2008
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  28. thebattosai

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    latteee...
    or masters of suspense.......
     
    thebattosai, Jul 14, 2008
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  29. klas

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    call me if anything changes... My number is 1-800-SonyLateAgain
     
    klas, Jul 14, 2008
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  30. Jayayess1190

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    They all look good from Engadget's photos.
     
    Jayayess1190, Jul 14, 2008
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  31. CharlesB1988

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    Well the banner doesn't specify a year, just says Monday, July14. 2009???? :)
     
    CharlesB1988, Jul 14, 2008
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  32. Duke2007

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    K..So we waited on SONY's site for some outside source to post a blog saying we wont get these pieces of crap for another couple weeks!!!

    SONY. You said 9:00 PM ET! *kicks legs*
     
    Duke2007, Jul 14, 2008
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  33. Geeee

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    It's 6:07pm here in California, USA and according to Sonystyle, information on "What's New and What's Coming? Tab" shows no information on these new laptops. It stated that information will be released at 6:00 pm, July 14th, however absolutely Nothing.......

    Did any of you check out this link yet. General Specs on the models and a photo gallery (but no images yet):

    http://reviews.infosyncworld.com/la...Vaio+SR&name3=Sony+Vaio+FW&name4=Sony+Vaio+BZ
     
    Geeee, Jul 14, 2008
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  34. Hinduemperior

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    i love sony..........they are being so evil and suspenssfull.
     
    Hinduemperior, Jul 14, 2008
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  35. Hinduemperior

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    my refresh button is going to explode......or my mouse i don't know which will first....
     
    Hinduemperior, Jul 14, 2008
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  36. RAgarwal

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    It says Monday, July 14 :)
     
    RAgarwal, Jul 14, 2008
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  37. ascariss

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    there is an entire photo gallary at the engadget page I posted in the previous page.
     
    ascariss, Jul 14, 2008
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  38. TetonWolf

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    I just called them...they're bringing up the inventory...they said 10-15 minutes. They're waiting too.

    I asked if I could order tonight and they said "yes."

    Also, I left my number and they'll call me back when it's live.
     
    TetonWolf, Jul 14, 2008
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  39. august's_chopin

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    is it just me or... do these comps look so thick??
     
    august's_chopin, Jul 14, 2008
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  40. Jayayess1190

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    Does anybody think that both the SR and Z will still be around for next year when Calpella is launched? Will Sony still have too models since the gpu and cpu will be on the same die? I know its far away, but I am planning to buy one of these next summer.
     
    Jayayess1190, Jul 14, 2008
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  41. raczkri

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  42. Hinduemperior

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    21 minutes late and counting.........anyone actually wanna call sony? lol
     
    Hinduemperior, Jul 14, 2008
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  43. Duke2007

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    TeT you said they said building up inventory!!!

    THEY HAVE THEM READY TO SHIP????

    OMFG. YES.
     
    Duke2007, Jul 14, 2008
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  44. Hinduemperior

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    tetonwolf your a beast. ....thanks man
     
    Hinduemperior, Jul 14, 2008
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  45. Duke2007

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    Compared to a MB Air, they are kind of thick. But at least they look sexy and actually have new, great specs and features!
     
    Duke2007, Jul 14, 2008
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  46. TetonWolf

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    No, man. They're loading the inventory into their database. Sheeez.

    Also, as I updated in my last post....I asked if I can order tonight and they said "YES!!"

    Inventory to them means "listings" and "model numbers"...not stock. They leave that up to the shipping dudes. We'll have to see what leadtime is...all I know is you can place an order.
     
    TetonWolf, Jul 14, 2008
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  47. Hinduemperior

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    i think they'll probably do a refresh for capella. Or just add new series to replace the four the left from santa anna
     
    Hinduemperior, Jul 14, 2008
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  48. hendra

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    Is this supposed to be a live video presentation or just a static regular web that you can check out at any time?
     
    hendra, Jul 14, 2008
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  49. Hinduemperior

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    but still be positive that you can order today...
     
    Hinduemperior, Jul 14, 2008
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  50. Rahul

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    Of course they are think compared to a MBA when they have so much more functionality than that "airhead" computer. ;)

    I can't wait for Sony's ultraportables in the fall! :D :D :D
     
    Rahul, Jul 14, 2008
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