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    SZ220 (2006) versus SZ320 (2007)

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by uniquestco, Oct 24, 2006.

  1. uniquestco

    uniquestco Notebook Evangelist

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    Three weeks ago we bought a SZ220 at the Sony Store (Canada) for $1999.00 - that was their discounted price to make way for the SZ320.

    The Sony Store got the SZ320's in today... it's a Core2 and has 120 gig HD versus a 100 gig...

    Does anyone know if there are any other differences/improvements?

    The SZ320 is $2399.00.

    Is it worth me to exchange my SZ220 for the for the 320 ... or search online for a decent price on the 320?

    Thanks in advance for advice.
     
    uniquestco, Oct 24, 2006
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  2. Bordello

    Bordello Notebook Consultant

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    If you're not hesitant about ordering from the US you can get an SZ340 for around $1700-1800USD, which after conversion and GST will still be cheaper than the $2400CDN + tax Sony is charging.
     
    Bordello, Oct 24, 2006
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  3. thekm

    thekm Notebook Guru

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    The Core2 is worth the little extra on its own... better processor that's more energy efficient, 64bit, and a larger level 2 cache.

    Core2 was certainly one of my key purchasing factors of the sz3xx series
     
    thekm, Oct 25, 2006
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  4. Ch28Kid

    Ch28Kid Notebook Deity

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    Core2 is also the reason why I waited so long.

    Energy efficient = produce less head, more battery time (just a little bit)
    64 Bit = ready for the future, at least thats what AMD said 2 years ago
    Large L2 Cashe = MORE SPEEEEEEEEEEEED
     
    Ch28Kid, Oct 25, 2006
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