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    SZ Observation

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by jeme, Jul 22, 2006.

  1. jeme

    jeme Notebook Evangelist

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    So I purchased an open box SZ120P (upgrading from a TX650 - which is for sale by the way), fell in love with the additional real estate of the 120P screen and then thought if I was going to make this inventment I should get the best I could afford - so I returned the SZ120P and upgraded to an SZ260, it a premium but without the carbon fiber.

    WOW - the screen is so much better than the SZ120 - so much better, unbelievable I am so glad I did this.

    Does this screen use a different technology than the SZ120P?
     
    jeme, Jul 22, 2006
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  2. mach_zero

    mach_zero Casual Observer NBR Reviewer

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    Yes. It uses LED backlighting as opposed to the standard lamps used in the 120.
     
    mach_zero, Jul 23, 2006
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  3. Unpluggednonthefly

    Unpluggednonthefly Notebook Consultant

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    :confused:

    The VGN-SZ260 does in fact have a carbon fiber case...
     
    Unpluggednonthefly, Jul 23, 2006
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  4. Lyshen

    Lyshen Notebook Evangelist

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    Carbon fiber lid casing, but not the carbon fiber weave.

    All SZ150-180 and SZ250-280 has the carbon fiber casing, only the special models have the weave (IE, SZ281P/X)

    Normal magnesium casing is on SZ110-140 and SZ210-240.
     
    Lyshen, Jul 23, 2006
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  5. jeme

    jeme Notebook Evangelist

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    OK - that is why I thought I did not have carbon fiber, no weave. But wow the screen is a significant improvement over the SZ 120.
     
    jeme, Jul 23, 2006
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  6. cosrocket

    cosrocket Notebook Evangelist

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    You have to get something better for the extra funds!
     
    cosrocket, Jul 23, 2006
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