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    SZ series accessories?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by BIGTIMEGAMES, Feb 28, 2006.

  1. BIGTIMEGAMES

    BIGTIMEGAMES Notebook Enthusiast

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    What do you guys think of the accessories available? Is the extended battery much bigger?

    Is the bluetooth mouse nicer than the Logitech and Kensington ones available? (I was going to buy one of those two, but they are a bit bulky for a laptop mouse -- maybe will stick with my Logitech USB v500 instead).

    How about the custom fit sz neoprone case?
     
  2. Timelockmind

    Timelockmind Notebook Consultant

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    I found the Logictech 270 (bluetooth) to be ideal. It's small, very sensitive and the drak grey matches perfectly with the sz160.
     
  3. javylsu

    javylsu Notebook Consultant

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    I found that custom fit neoprene case at CompUSA tonight, and it's a piece of crap. The only good/cool thing about it is that is has the VAIO logo on it... However, I did find a Targus neoprene case that is MUCH better... has handles, includes a shoulder strap, protects much better than the Sony case, and fits like it was designed for the SZ. And believe it or not, it's about THE SAME WEIGHT... I believe the model number is 'TSS007US' I believe... As for the mouse, I'm still using my Microsoft Notebook Wireless mouse - I've had it for almost a year and it's still awesome.

    Javier
     
  4. Sgt_Strider

    Sgt_Strider Notebook Evangelist

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    Got a picture of the case?
     
  5. Bossy573

    Bossy573 Notebook Consultant

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    I got the case yesterday. In fact, I have all the extras I ordered but no lappy. Ah well.....

    The case is about what you would expect for $22.00. Kinda flimsy, not all that impressive and definitely not a stand alone item. The SonyStyle pic. is, er, flattering to say the least. It will work fine for my purposes though. I intend to put it in the case and then into a bag to carry around. It comes with a smaller case for the power brick which works for me as well. I'll see if I can snap some pics after work.

    The docking station is pretty solid and is bigger than you would think from the website pics. It has a DVI out which is what I need.

    I almost bought the Vaio bluetooth mouse but the Logitech mouse looks better and is about $20 cheaper. I'm going with that.
     
  6. javylsu

    javylsu Notebook Consultant

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    Here are some pictures of the Targus case I bought last night from CompUSA...

    Javier
     

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