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    Purchase help please?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by nyyankees3511, Mar 17, 2011.

  1. nyyankees3511

    nyyankees3511 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I gave up on Mbps since I couldn't deal with the 1280 resolution. I'm looking at the vaio z but I notice there are two screen choices and I can't make up my mind. I know the fhd has more pixels but does it also have more vivid colors? As of now it's only 100 more for the upgrade so idk if it's worth it. I like the carbon finish the best but it seems like it wears faster. What are your opinions? Only reason I wouldn't want silver is because its the same color as the MacBook pro I had but if it's more durable then so be it. Thanks for any advice.
     
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    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    In which country are you located & from where do you intend to buy from?
     
    SPEEDwithJJ, Mar 17, 2011
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    nyyankees3511 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im in the US. Im going to buy from sony style.
     
    nyyankees3511, Mar 17, 2011
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    Bhima Notebook Consultant

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    an FHD screen will have a better picture quality overall... its the best $100 upgrade you can get.
     
    Bhima, Mar 17, 2011
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    I have the option of premium carbon z13 with the base I5 processor or the z12 silver with the base i5 and fhd screen for $20 more. What do you think?
     
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    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    Didn't the SonyStyle USA online store already stop offering CTO models for sale? :confused: Or are you going to search for a clearance or refurbished item on their online outlet store? :confused:
     
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    Outlet store lol.
     
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    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    Oh, OK I see. :)

    I'm not sure if there are any new SonyStyle outlet coupons "floating around" right now but you might want to search for that as well. Good luck. :)
     
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    I paid 1359 for the z1390x premium carbon what do you think?
     
    nyyankees3511, Mar 18, 2011
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    Fair enough, I'd say. :)
     
    avmaxfan, Mar 18, 2011
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