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    New Vaio SR21, SR29, Z21 and FW21 series datasheet

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by AndreHahne, Sep 21, 2008.

  1. AndreHahne

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    European (German) Models: !!! Updated 09/24/08 !!!


    SONY Vaio VGNFW21ZU
    Core 2 Duo T9400 2x 2.53GHz • 4096MB (2x 2048MB) • 500GB • Blu-ray (BD-R/E) und DVD+/-RW DL • ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 256MB • 3x USB 2.0/FireWire/Modem/Gb LAN/WLAN 802.11abgn/Bluetooth • HDMI • ExpressCard/34 Slot • Memory Stick (Duo/Pro Duo) Slot • SD-Card Slot • Webcam • 16.4" WXGA++ glare TFT (1600x900) • Windows Vista Home Premium • Li-Ionen-Akku (VGP-BPS13A) • 3.10kg • 24 Monate Herstellergarantie
    1699,- Euro


    SONY Vaio VGNFW21M
    Core 2 Duo P8600 2x 2.40GHz • 4096MB (2x 2048MB) • 400GB • Blu-ray (BD-R/RE) und DVD+/-RW DL • ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 256MB • 3x USB 2.0/FireWire/Modem/Gb LAN/WLAN 802.11abgn/Bluetooth • HDMI • ExpressCard/34 Slot • Memory Stick (Duo/Pro Duo) Slot • SD-Card Slot • Webcam • 16.4" WXGA++ glare TFT (1600x900) • Windows Vista Home Premium • Li-Ionen-Akku (VGP-BPS13A) • 3.10kg • 24 Monate Herstellergarantie
    1299,- Euro


    SONY Vaio VGNFW21E
    Core 2 Duo P8400 2x 2.26GHz • 4096MB (2x 2048MB) • 320GB • Blu-ray und DVD+/-RW DL • ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 256MB • 3x USB 2.0/FireWire/Modem/Gb LAN/WLAN 802.11abgn/Bluetooth • HDMI • ExpressCard/34 Slot • Memory Stick (Duo/Pro Duo) Slot • SD-Card Slot • Webcam • 16.4" WXGA++ glare TFT (1600x900) • Windows Vista Home Premium • Li-Ionen-Akku (VGP-BPS13A) • 3.10kg • 24 Monate Herstellergarantie
    1099,- Euro


    Sony - VAIO SR21M/S
    Core 2 Duo P8400 2x 2.26GHz • 4096MB (2x 2048MB) • 320GB • DVD+/-RW DL • ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 128MB • 2x USB 2.0/FireWire/Modem/LAN/WLAN 802.11abgn/Bluetooth • ExpressCard Slot • Memory Stick (standard/Pro/Duo/Pro Duo) Slot • SD-Card Slot • Webcam (1.3 Megapixel) • 13.3" WXGA glare TFT (1280x800) • Windows Vista Home Premium • Li-Ionen-Akku (VGP-BPS13A/B) • 1.90kg • 24 Monate Herstellergarantie
    1399,- Euro


    Sony - VAIO SR29VN/S
    Core 2 Duo P8600 2x 2.40GHz • 4096MB (2x 2048MB) • 320GB • DVD+/-RW DL • ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 128MB • 2x USB 2.0/FireWire/Modem/LAN/WLAN 802.11abgn/Bluetooth • ExpressCard Slot • Memory Stick (standard/Pro/Duo/Pro Duo) Slot • SD-Card Slot • Webcam (1.3 Megapixel) • 13.3" WXGA glare TFT (1280x800) • Windows Vista Business • Li-Ionen-Akku (VGP-BPS13A/B) • 1.90kg • 24 Monate Herstellergarantie
    1599,- Euro


    Sony - VAIO Z21WN/B
    Core 2 Duo P9500 2x 2.53GHz • 4096MB (2x 2048MB) • 250GB • DVD+/-RW DL • NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS 256MB max.1500MB shared memory • 2x USB 2.0/FireWire/Modem/Gb LAN/WLAN 802.11abgn/Bluetooth • HDMI • HSDPA • ExpressCard/34 Slot Slot • Memory Stick (Standard/Pro/Duo/Pro Duo) Slot • SD-Card Slot • FingerPrint Reader • Webcam (0.3 Megapixel) • 13.1" WXGA++ glare TFT (1600x900) • Windows Vista Business • Li-Ionen-Akku (VGP-BPS12) • 1.50kg • 24 Monate Herstellergarantie
    2399,- Euro


    Sony - VAIO Z21MN/H
    Core 2 Duo P8600 2x 2.40GHz • 4096MB (2x 2048MB) • 200GB • DVD+/-RW DL • NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS 128MB max.1370MB shared memory • 2x USB 2.0/FireWire/Modem/Gb LAN/WLAN 802.11abgn/Bluetooth • HDMI • ExpressCard/34 Slot Slot • Memory Stick (Standard/Pro/Duo/Pro Duo) Slot • SD-Card Slot • Webcam (0.3 Megapixel) • 13.1" WXGA glare TFT (1366x768) • Windows Vista Business • Li-Ionen-Akku (VGP-BPS12) • 1.50kg • 24 Monate Herstellergarantie
    1899,- Euro
     
    AndreHahne, Sep 21, 2008
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  2. jack sparrow

    jack sparrow Notebook Evangelist

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    What are these? New models?
    And this Z21WN is identical to the Z11VN except of the hd, so what's the new in this?
     
    jack sparrow, Sep 21, 2008
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  3. AndreHahne

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    Because the "old" FW, SR and Z serie is only 3 months old, there will be little change.

    btw.: my source of information is:

    http://www.haym.info/SHOP/index.php
     
    AndreHahne, Sep 21, 2008
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    When will these be available? about to get a FW, but might wait at this point...
     
    cokehead, Sep 21, 2008
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  5. Lencias

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    Lencias, Sep 21, 2008
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  6. AndreHahne

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    They will be available in 3-4 weeks in Europe. The date of US availability may be the same.
     
    AndreHahne, Sep 21, 2008
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  7. Jayayess1190

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  9. armadilo

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    Any significant changes of the Z?
     
    armadilo, Sep 21, 2008
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  10. StrongerThanAll

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    guess not.. maybe a nice weave on the lid like the premium SZ :D
     
    StrongerThanAll, Sep 21, 2008
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  11. Duke2007

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    I can bet that the new SR will have a improved mouse click. Why Sony made the SR100's with a noisy *** click yet were able to make the Z with a quiet click is beyond me. Not to mention the scraping DVD drive..come on how can you not notice that? They always have flaws that even a computer illiterate person could notice in 5 minutes.

    HOW ABOUT PRE-RELEASE SOME MODELS TO THE PUBLIC NEXT TIME SONY AND GET FEEDBACK BEFORE YOU MASS RELEASE. STOP WITH THIS IDIOTIC- EVERY 2-3 MONTH BUILD QUALITY UPDATE CRAP.

    The FZ's lack of space bar click response on the edges is one example I remember from the FZ100. As well as it's raised/bumpy keyboard.
     
    Duke2007, Sep 21, 2008
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  12. thebigpants27

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    The synaptics touchpad has tap zones, so i don't use the buttons at all, lol. Plus, i use the sony laser mouse. I guess they're kinda loud, but most new laptops have louder clicety clackety buttons.

    The scraping thing....eh, its not really that big of a deal... i wouldnt really call it a "flaw", but, i feel like they wont change that since its not much of an issue.

    My guess... bluray, the wider variety of proccesors(including the cheapo crappy T5800 or watever that is 2.0 ghz.), maybe an HDMI port and maybe a better GPU(they better not!).

    I think they are upgrading their lineup mostly so they can sell cheapo ones at bestbuy for 1300(with a 2.0 ghz, integrated, lower quality maybe non LED screen, etc.) and throw in some premium options for people who want to pay for them on the CTO's and SonyStyle webpage... I doubt they will make anything that will make us prior SR owners upset that we didnt wait....unless they add a better GPU...and then i'll hate Sony forever (cries)
     
    thebigpants27, Sep 21, 2008
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  14. mrhaboobi

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    How about HDMI on the laptop or at least DVI?
     
    mrhaboobi, Sep 22, 2008
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    I like the fact that the silver with black keys is available in US; if i were to buy one for myself it would be that version for color anyway specs aside
     
    jim_0068, Sep 22, 2008
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  16. hendra

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    What are ATI M26-LP and ATI M82XT? Are these new video cards? Faster than Radeon 3650?
     
    hendra, Sep 22, 2008
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  17. plasma.

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    the ATI m82XT is a 3470 and the m26LP is a (i dotn think this is right) a mobilty x700, a very weak card.
     
    plasma., Sep 22, 2008
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  18. thebigpants27

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    Aha! So my guess(also ILoveMoogles) guess that Sony will be releasing cheapo crappy SR's for the BestBuy market is totally true. They will sell it with a 2.0ghz proccessor, the cheapo GPU, 3gb of Ram, and charge 1300-1400 for it...

    Stupid BestBuy....

    Although...something is fishy about that M26LP... first off, the notebook has similiar specs and is like 300 Euro more expensive...and second off its a 512mb card...which makes NO SENSE for a x700...so perhaps its some more gaming intensive model(and simply a typo)...with a better gpu...so that theory still stands
     
    thebigpants27, Sep 22, 2008
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  19. bbasra

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    Any of these got Blueray?
     
    bbasra, Sep 23, 2008
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  20. AlaskaGrown

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    I'm in the US ... I am planning on going to a SonyStyle store mid Oct to get my eyes/hands on a Z (and maybe an SR just because) before ordering since I missed the campus deal. :p

    I get back from vacation late October (23rd) and would order within a week or two since I'd then know what I want.

    Any guesses if a refresh may be happening in the US right about then? I'd kinda hate to buy it only to find out a week and a half later a new one comes out with slightly better specs for the same $. :p
     
    AlaskaGrown, Sep 23, 2008
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  21. exetlaios

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    Exactly my thoughts...

    If I remember good, Geee told that is coming a refresh of the Z with 128x2 GB SSD and blu-ray. Hey man, maybe you can pass accidentaly again from the shop and ask something more precise about the time? :)
     
    exetlaios, Sep 23, 2008
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  22. Dagatech

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    I would guess that any refresh would happen around or just before then, to ensure that there would be awareness (and stock) for the holiday shopping season.

    But then again I don't work in marketing for a reason :p
     
    Dagatech, Sep 23, 2008
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  23. miki69

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    So, no 2.8GHz processor for EU models refresh (SR and FW)? Wonder when it will be introduces (if ever) in Europe. Maybe with re/refresh :)?

    BR
    Miki
     
    miki69, Sep 23, 2008
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    Thanks for updating the thread. What is a glare TFT?
     
    hendra, Sep 23, 2008
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  25. StrongerThanAll

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    i thinks its xbrite-eco
     
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    So, there is no model combining a "P" processor and an ATI 3650 video card? Also, no 1920x1080 option for the screen (like the american models)? The only thing that changed compared to the current FW series is the HDD... crap. :mad:
     
    vbm, Sep 26, 2008
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  27. Czez

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    That SR with 2.4ghz seems appealing :p
     
    Czez, Sep 26, 2008
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  28. Ian22

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    Does anyone know if the FW series with the 1920x1080 screen and ATI HD 3650 512 MB graphics card is going to be released in Europe?
     
    Ian22, Sep 26, 2008
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  29. Almost

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    I'd like to now this aswell
     
    Almost, Oct 2, 2008
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  31. Phil

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  32. InfyMcGirk

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    I would expect the WN model will also come with HSDPA WWAN, whereas the MN won't, if the new models mirror the Z11 series.
     
    InfyMcGirk, Oct 10, 2008
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  33. south

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    The most interesting model will be the Z21VN/X, I'm still hoping for Bluray on this model...


    south
     
    south, Oct 10, 2008
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  34. sony4ever

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    I have found this one:

    VGN-Z21ZN/X

    with blu-ray and ssd!
     
    sony4ever, Oct 10, 2008
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  35. Sir Punk

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    wil the price drop on the others
     
    Sir Punk, Oct 10, 2008
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  36. philg2000

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    Is someone can answer that, perhaps they can also tell me who will win the 3:20 at Chepstow tomorrow :)

    Seriously though, I think its anyone's guess.
     
    philg2000, Oct 10, 2008
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