I have a CTO Vaio SA (i7, 4gb ram, intel 510 ssd 250gb) and think it's a fantastic laptop. However, in the three weeks I've had it, I have never needed to turn on speed mode since I don't game, and I don't use the optical drive. The screen isn't terrible like some argue, though I do wish the contrast was better. I wonder if my money would be better spent on the new Z without the external GPU/optical drive.
These are questions I have, as well as things to consider:
-I'm a noob so I can't do anything overly complicated.
-can I easily replace the ssd in the new Z with the intel 510? Not sure if the Z ssd is a 2.5 inch drive. I don't believe I can return the 510, so not being able to use it in the new Z will be a deal breaker. I would sell the Z ssd after replacing it with the 510.
-When is the Z expected to release in the US and will CTO be available? If so, what is the expected US price range of a core i7, 4gb ram, 128gb ssd, 1600/900 configuration?
-I intend to use my laptop for some audio editing work in the near future. I understand that a GPU may be helpful with that kind of use. Does anyone know if it makes an enormous difference? Or is it generally just 10-25% faster?
I have about 5 days to decide whether or not to return my SA, so any thoughts will be much appreciated!
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1. You can't use 510 internally on Z, sorry.
2. Jul. 27 according the Beaups. i5 based configuration is $1999 according to Beaups, so expect somewhere north of $2250 for an upgrade to i7. -
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Hi,
I don't know anything about the prices for the US market but have a look at the Z speculation thread. There you will find a lot of information about the things you are asking.
Concerning the SSD I can tell you that you won't be able to fit 2.5inch SSD inside of the new Z! Sorry. They use a different smaller format and aren't easily replaceable.
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Thanks, are those prices with or without the external gpu? If it will be less without the gpu, then I will talk to newegg and see if there's anyway I can return the 510. If those are the prices without the gpu, then wow that's way too expensive to justify.
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Thanks everyone for the replies. Unless some information comes out in the near future confirming dock-less CTO options, then I think I will stick with the SA. Can't complain as it's a great machine that i'd recommend to anyone. i'll have to get some games to justify having a gpu
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I don't think a laptop will come close to what the Mac Pro can do for the amount of processing power it can do.
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Return Vaio SA for new Z? Only a few days left to decide.
Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by mrdorris, Jul 7, 2011.