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    Oder SZ340 or SZ240: pls help to decide

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by biumoc, Sep 7, 2006.

  1. biumoc

    biumoc Notebook Consultant

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    I hesitate before deciding to order SZ340 or 240. For me SZ Coreduo T2500 (2.0GHz) is enough. The reason why I want SZ with Merom chips is to run Vista 64-Bit next year when many application softwares 64bit will be available. :confused:
    So pls give me some advice.
    Thanks
     
    biumoc, Sep 7, 2006
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  2. buddy1065

    buddy1065 Notebook Evangelist

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    I would wait till Sept 11th for Merom. Why even think about it?
     
    buddy1065, Sep 7, 2006
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    Weshy Notebook Enthusiast

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    This must be a joke...right? Definately wait for merom imo (i.e. sz340). At the very least the 240 should be cheaper then.

    Weshy.
     
    Weshy, Sep 7, 2006
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    I dont think many softwares 64-bit will be available by 2007. It is too early.
     
    i_am_anhtung, Sep 7, 2006
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    Neither. Go for the 260.
     
    NuntiusLuminis, Sep 7, 2006
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    biumoc Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks But the 260 does't support 64-bit OS that I have been concerned?
     
    biumoc, Sep 8, 2006
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    buddy1065, Sep 8, 2006
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    OOPS - Sonystyle has the new premium models up NOW:

    http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INT...VAIONotebookComputers_SZSeries&Dept=computers

    Doesn't the SZ381 model supposed to have the carbon fiber "weave" pattern on the top lid? I am reading it in the feature section of this model:

    "Peerless Carbon Fiber Casing
    The Sony VAIO® SZ Premium SZ381P/X notebook also features a cutting-edge carbon fiber casing. During the molding processes, a gelcoat resin is applied to the carbon fiber casing, exposing the multiple layers of carbon and providing a cool brushed look and crisscross pattern."

    Sounds yummy!
     
    buddy1065, Sep 8, 2006
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    gkjin Notebook Guru

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    NuntiusLuminis , y do u recomend 260/360 btw ? isnt the other premium ones better ? like X70 / X80 series ?
     
    gkjin, Sep 8, 2006
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    By the way, anybody know the Windows XP installed on SX3xx is 32-Bit or 64-Bit Verion, as Merom supports 64-Bit?
     
    biumoc, Sep 8, 2006
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