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    Premium Carbon Fiber or Black on VPCZ1390x?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by indobladez2, May 8, 2011.

  1. indobladez2

    indobladez2 Notebook Geek

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    I'm about to order the Refurb VPCZ1390x.

    I cant seem to find pictures of the premium carbon fiber and black versions of the notebook. Does anyone have them?

    And which is more popular? Which do you guys prefer?

    [​IMG]
     
    indobladez2, May 8, 2011
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  2. ComputerCowboy

    ComputerCowboy Sony Fanboy

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    I have carbon, it looks nice, I am sure the black would look nice also but I chose carbon because it is more unique
     
    ComputerCowboy, May 8, 2011
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  3. indobladez2

    indobladez2 Notebook Geek

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    Can anyone post pics of each?
     
    indobladez2, May 8, 2011
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  4. kevin1987bj

    kevin1987bj Notebook Consultant

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    I would choose CF for the uniqueness
     
    kevin1987bj, May 8, 2011
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  5. kevin1987bj

    kevin1987bj Notebook Consultant

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    by the way I own a silver and that is really a put down
     
    kevin1987bj, May 8, 2011
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  6. maven1975

    maven1975 Notebook Evangelist

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    Black if you are affriad of scratches. The PCF is pretty, but it is more scratch prone.
     
    maven1975, May 8, 2011
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    xxGenericSNxx Z1 Fanboy

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    I have the premium carbon fiber lid NOT glossy. I applied the invisible shield which makes it glossy and brings out the color. My pictures will be an embellishment of what you'll see in reality with the matte lid.

    [​IMG]
     
    xxGenericSNxx, May 9, 2011
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  8. kevin1987bj

    kevin1987bj Notebook Consultant

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    I had the silver, and very easy to catch scratch
     
    kevin1987bj, May 9, 2011
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    xxGenericSNxx Z1 Fanboy

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    Oh just to add, yes, the CF lid is very easy to scratch before I put the cover on it.
     
    xxGenericSNxx, May 9, 2011
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  10. kevin1987bj

    kevin1987bj Notebook Consultant

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    then the SONY Zs are all easy to get scratched

    anyway not that robust as an IBM that is for sure
     
    kevin1987bj, May 9, 2011
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  11. Brianho1337

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    The carbon fiber will also attract fingerprints, so you'll have to clean it basically every day to keep it at best condition.
     
    Brianho1337, May 9, 2011
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  12. indobladez2

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    Thanks for everyone's input, I just went ahead and played it safe. Ordered the Black one.
     
    indobladez2, May 9, 2011
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  13. Dekabal

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    I would go with the Carbon Fiber. It looks really nice and from what i've heard, its pretty durable.

    This also might be a little off topic but does anyone know an easier way to search the sony outlet for the vaio z? Its really hard searching through all the results only to not find anything.
     
    Dekabal, May 9, 2011
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  14. pyr0

    pyr0 100% laptop dynamite

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    CF, in the dark it looks black and in light it looks.... wow.
     
    pyr0, May 9, 2011
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  15. indobladez2

    indobladez2 Notebook Geek

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    there are only two models left in the Sony Outlet.

    Just search "VPCZ1290x" or "VPCZ1390x". I've been doing my research and keeping my eye on their website for a few weeks now.
     
    indobladez2, May 9, 2011
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  16. MISQ

    MISQ Notebook Guru

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    no good priced left now. all overpriced, maybe better off getting one on eBay
     
    MISQ, May 9, 2011
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  17. runee1000

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    personally i love silver...
    but i once had a Z with Prem.C.Fiber, personally will go with black next time, just looked more class in PCF i.m.o
     
    runee1000, May 10, 2011
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  18. MISQ

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    I hate silver in that scratch is really obvious
     
    MISQ, May 10, 2011
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  19. arth1

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    That depends on what you mean by pretty durable. My Z lasted a year before the "premium carbon" lacquer finish was worn through to the black plastic underneath. YMMV.
     
    arth1, May 10, 2011
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