SZ6 models and prices now available!!!

All the new SZ6 models are up on the Sony business site along with high quality pictures and prices!

http://b2b.sony.com/Solutions/subcategory/notebooks/sz-series

It looks like they updated the design a bit, including a new keyboard design similar to the TZ.

*UPDATE: It appears I was wrong about the keyboard. It is the same as the SZ4 series. But the whole chasis is now matching black.

 

correct link: http://b2b.sony.com/Solutions/subcategory/notebooks/sz-series

 

Thanks, I got too excited and posted the link incorrectly.

 

The SZ650 is lighter than the others...maybe the WWAN antenna weights 0.05lbs.

By the way, it's the only one that doesn't have the specsheet available to download.

 

sadly the SZ6 only has 64mb dedicated on the geforce 8400m gs just like the dv2500t.

(64mb dedicated, up to 767mb shared with 2gb of system memory)

 

Just looking at all the models and trying to figure out the differences, does this seem correct:
650: base
660: adds WWAN
670: 660 + bumps processor from 2.2 to 2.4
690: 670 + bigger but slower hd and slightly different case

Does this seem correct?

 

Where are you seeing a new Keyboard design? Either I'm blind or it's not that big of a change. Is there a specific picture you are looking at?

 

Yes! It's just like the TZ and CR series...very nice! If you download any specs and zoom a little you be able to see it.

iwkua, you're right!

 

well, that 680 BTO seems to say you can get a 200GB 7200 drive, but the premium says 4200?
And there better be more than the harddrive and carbon fiber lid to make the premium 691 worth the extra cash.

And finally..... any guesses when am I gonna be able to order one?

 

Click on the picture of the SZ690 and you will get a high quality picture that clearly shows the new keyboard style.

 

the keyboard is the same guys

 

I think I agree with you Johnnyboy... to me, if you zoom in close on the Hi-Def images, it looks pretty much the same... All the keys are up against each other. Unlike the TZ series where it looks like they are individually embedded into the chassis.

 

can someone please post a picture. Can't get to the link I guess it's too busy!!!

 

Did you take a look at the SZ690 hi-res picture? It very clearly showed the same type of keyboard as the new Sony TZ (which is also now up on the Sony business site).

 

Hmmmm...ideed. I think you're right guys. I was looking at the spec's pics (which aren't so good). I'll try to find a better one and decide .

I just don't know why the SZ650 doesn't have the specsheet... I'd like to confirm its weight.

 

yes i did, and i paid great attention to it. go check out the old sz pics, you will see it's the same keyboard. the only difference i see is thats it's completly black.

 

The product page says 3.95lbs.

 

Yes, I did as well, and from what I could see, it looks the same as the prior SZ models, but in all black. Still agree with you Johnnyboy. Not sure what others are seeing... might be a trick of the light.

 

i already ordered an xps m1330, but when this notebook is ready on sonystyle, im ready to cancel my dell order, and buy this one

 

Yeah, but it's the only one without the specsheet to download.

kickace said something about the video ram (the memory) available. Isn't it the same gpu used in the XPS1330?

 

Crap! I think you are right. After bringing up a similar picture of the SZ480 and comparing them, they do look similar. I jumped the gun, hoping they had changed it. The keyboard on the SZ4 series was the only deal breaker for me.

 

whats wrong with the keyboard? i've never used one

 

It's one of the worst laptop keyboards I've tried. Lots of flex and mushy response. The display models at my local Best Buy have broken keys all over.

 

rbg08, looking very carefully at the SZ691 hi-res pic, I have to agree with you. The keys seem to be individually embedded into the chassis.

But I know this discussion will end only when somebody gets to see it "in person".

 

I think I was wrong. If you compare the SZ690 hi-res pic with the picture on SonyStyle.com of the SZ480 (which angles the unit similarly), both keyboards look the same.

 

still keeping it as an option if this ****ing xps never turns up lol

 

Okay, it is now confirmed that the SZ6 has the old SZ4-style keyboard. The hi-res picture of the SZ650 is now available that more clearly shows the keyboard to be the same as the SZ4.

:cry: such a shame... :cry:

 

could someone post the specs or at least some of the prices and basic differences? the sony site is not loading

 

VGN-SZ691N/X

Audio
Sound System : Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer

Display
Screen or Display Technology : WXGA razor thin LCD panel
Screen Size : 13.3”11
Resolution : 1280x800
XBRITE™ LCD Technology : Yes

White LED back light for better quality and clarity

Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader : Memory Stick DUO™ with MagicGate® functionality

ExpressCard™/34 Slot: 5-in-1 Memory Card Adaptor (VGP-MCA20A) supporting Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™, Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card, and MultiMediaCard (MMC)

PCMCIA (Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support)

General
Computer Type : Notebook
Type of Use : Ultra Portable
Action Buttons : S1, S2 (programmable), Wireless On/Off, stamina/speed hybrid graphics switch
Security : Trusted Platform Module (TPM), TCG Ver.1.2 compliant
Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

Graphics
Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS GPU and Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Video RAM : 831MB Total Available Graphics Memory13 (NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400 GS GPU) and 358MB Total Available Graphics13 (Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100)
Technology : Hybrid Graphics System
Chipset : Mobile Intel GM965 Express Chipset
Interface : VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

Hard Drive
Capacity : 200GB2
Speed : 4200rpm
Interface : Serial ATA
Impact Protection : G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection

Hardware
Camera : Built-in Camera and Microphone
Keyboard : QWERTY (86 keys with 3mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch)
Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad

Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack : 1
i.LINK® Interface : 1 (4-pin IEEE 1394) interface6
Memory Stick® Media Slot : 1
Microphone Input : 1
USB Port(s) : 2 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s) : 1
DC-In : 1
Ethernet Port : 1
Modem Jack : 1
Express Card™ Slot : 1
Port Replicator Connector(s) : 1 (Bottom)

Memory
Type : DDR2
Installed : 2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300
Maximum : 4GB15
Speed : 677MHz

Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Ethernet Speed : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
Modem Type : Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN : Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)3
Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Bluetooth® Technology5
Wireless WAN : Sprint® Mobile Broadband service1819

Optical Drive #1
DVD±RW : Yes4 (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM)
CD Read : 24x max.
CD-R Write : 24x max.
CD-RW Write : 16x max.
DVD+R DL Write : 4x max.
DVD+R Write : 8x max.
DVD+RW Write : 8x max.
DVD-R Write : 8x max.
DVD-RW Write : 6x max.
DVD Read : 8x max.
DVD-RAM Read : 5x max.
DVD-R DL Write : 4x max.
DVD-RAM Write : 5x max.

Power
Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
Estimated Battery Life : 3 to 6 hours7 (Standard Battery)
Power Requirements : 105W+10%

Processor
Type : Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7700
Speed : 2.4GHz1
Front Side Bus Speed : 800MHz
L2 Cache : 4MB
Technology : Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty : 1 Year Limited Warranty8
Telephone Support : 1 year (toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/7)9
Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Software
Operating System : Windows Vista® Business
Internet Services : AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - For new users only
Security and Anti-Virus Software : Norton® Internet Security™ 2007 60-Day Trial with spyware protection
Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works 8.5
60-Day Trial version of Microsoft® Office 200710
Sony® Original Software : Click to DVD® - DVD Creation, LocationFree® Player
* Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

VGN-SZ680 Build-to-Order Series

Audio
Sound System : Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer

Display
Screen or Display Technology : WXGA razor thin LCD panel
Screen Size : 13.3”11
Resolution : 1280x800
XBRITE™ LCD Technology : Yes
White LED back light for better quality and clarity

Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader : Memory Stick DUO™ with MagicGate® functionality
ExpressCard™/34 Slot: 5-in-1 Memory Card Adaptor (VGP-MCA20A) supporting Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™, Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card, and MultiMediaCard (MMC)
PCMCIA (Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support)

General
Computer Type : Notebook
Type of Use : Ultra Portable
Action Buttons : S1, S2 (programmable), Wireless On/Off, Stamina/Speed Hybrid Graphics Switch
Security : Trusted Platform Module (TPM), TCG Ver.1.2 compliant
Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

Graphics
Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS GPU and Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Video RAM : 335MB Total Available Graphics Memory13 (NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400 GS GPU) and 224MB Total Available Graphics13 (Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100)
Technology : Hybrid Graphics System
Chipset : Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
Interface : VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

Hard Drive
Capacity : 200GB2 (Configuration 1),
160GB2 Hybrid Hard Drive with 256MB flash memory (Configuration 2), 160GB2 (Configuration 3) or 120GB2(Configuration 4)
Speed : 7200rpm (Configuration 1), 5400rpm (Configuration 2-4)
Interface : Serial ATA
Impact Protection : G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection

Hardware
Camera : Built-in Camera and Microphone
Keyboard : QWERTY (86 keys with 3mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch)
Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad

Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack : 1
i.LINK® Interface : 1 (4-pin IEEE 1394) interface6
Memory Stick® Media Slot : 1
Microphone Input : 1
USB Port(s) : 2 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s) : 1
DC-In : 1
Ethernet Port : 1
Modem Jack : 1
Express Card™ Slot : 1
Port Replicator Connector(s) : 1 (Bottom)

Memory
Type : DDR2
Installed : 2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300 or 1GB (1GBx1) PC2-5300
Maximum : 4GB15
Speed : 677MHz

Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Ethernet Speed : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
Modem Type : Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN : Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)3
Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Bluetooth® Technology5
Wireless WAN : Optional Sprint® Mobile Broadband service18

Optical Drive #1
DVD±RW : Yes4 (DVD±RW/DVD±DL/RAM)
CD Read : 24x max.
CD-R Write : 24x max.
CD-RW Write : 16x max.
DVD+R DL Write : 4x max.
DVD+R Write : 8x max.
DVD+RW Write : 8x max.
DVD-R Write : 8x max.
DVD-RW Write : 6x max.
DVD Read : 8x max.
DVD-RAM Read : 5x max.
DVD-R DL Write : 4x max.
DVD-RAM Write : 5x max.

Power
Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS10)
Estimated Battery Life : 3.0-6.07 (Standard Battery)
Power Requirements : 105W+10%

Processor
Type : Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7700 (Configuration 1),
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7500 (Configuration 2),
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7250 (Configuration 3)
Speed : 2.40GHz1 (Configuration 1), 2.20GHz1(Configuration 2) or 2GHz1(Configuration 3)
Front Side Bus Speed : 800MHz
L2 Cache : 4MB Cache (for Configurations 1-3)
2MB (for Configurations 4)
Technology : Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty : 1 Year Limited Warranty8
Telephone Support : 1 year (toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/7)9
Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Software
Operating System : Windows Vista® Business
Internet Services : AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - For new users only
Security and Anti-Virus Software : Norton® Internet Security™ 2007 60-Day Trial with spyware protection
Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works 8.5

60-Day Trial version of Microsoft® Office 200710
Sony® Original Software : Click to DVD® - DVD Creation
LocationFree® Player Software
* Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

VGN-SZ670N/C - same as VGN-SZ691N/X, except:

Hybrid Hard Disk Drive
Capacity : 160GB2
Technology : H-HDD with Windows ReadyDrive™ for Windows Vista®
Speed : 5400rpm
On Board RAM : 256MB
Interface : Serial ATA
Impact Protection : G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection

VGN-SZ660N/C - same as VGN-SZ670N/C, except it has Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7500

VGN-SZ650N/C - same as VGN-SZ660N/C, except no WWAN.

 

it is the same gpu as the m1330 however the m1330 has 128mb dedicated memory and 767 shared (with 2gb system memory): 895mb total

the SZ has 64mb dedicated and 767 shared (with 2gb system memory): 831mb total

thats why it sais 831mb total available memory on the specs page

 

Thanks for the post RGB08

 

The spec sheet is now available for the SZ650N/C:

http://b2b.sony.com/Solutions/b2b/d..._ceabe1f3b9aeb30c5ca6038dc1fdc8e429ab865e.pdf

 

Why must sony only put 64mb of dedicated video ram in the 8400M GS...

 

One Question guys. When do you think we will get some reviews? Im thinking of ordering one the moment it becomes available but then again what if the reviews later prove my decision wrong. On the other hand If I wait to make sure this lap rocks I might be waiting a long time for delivery.

Anyone has experience buying a laptop the second it comes out?

BTW they should put this along with the sz6 santa rosa is here! into one thread this way its easier to see whats going on with the SZ6

 

Since Sony sells all but the Custom Build SZs at retail stores, they should be available for reviewers at day of launch (the day you can buy them at the store). So just wake up early on the launch date and read all the reviews before going to the store to purchase it.

 

Mailed Dynamism about the SZ6, so far they have no clue about when they can offer the new model.

 

Today morning I talked to Sony e-support and they confirmed the date July 29th.

I also asked them why in the SZ650 pics (even those in specsheet) we can see the WWAN antenna. He said he couldn't answer me at the moment, since they'll only know about it in details by that date.

 

They will get the notebooks on a sunday to all the sony shops, or this means online?

Sorry for bothering so much , but I'm trying to avoid the xps 1330 situation where you are left waiting for a month to get the computer. I want to get one of the first ones

 

Probably "online". But it was said elsewhere that by this date the SZ650 would be available at Compusa. Right now, I know that bhphoto is "accepting orders".

It shouldn't take long...

 

If you zoom in on the hi-res image, the model number is listed in the lower left corner of the lid as something like"XXXXX". I'm betting this isn't a picture of a production model, but rather a generic model that shows the general design of all the SZ6 models. The same unit is probably used in all the pictures of the new models.

 

Yes, I saw it. But I've downloaded the SZ650 specsheet (where it should present correct pictures) and it also shows the antenna!!

I'm pretty sure they mixed all up! It doesn't make any sense.

 

Can this mean that the SZ6 got the new keyboard or the design is changed a bit? Hope dies last

 

No and no.

It's just got a little thicker and heavier.

 

@aacury: I think they used that same pre-production model's pictures in all the SZ6 spec sheets & product pages.

@ashtanga-warrior: the only change in design was to make the whole unit black & slightly thicker/heavier.

 

So this has both Expresscard and PC card slot? Too bad its only Expresscard/34

 

No HDMI? hmmm

 

Kinda of topic but is there ever going to be a SZ with blu-ray option (of course I would also like to have HDCP enabled HDMI to go along with it)?

 

let me get out my crystal ball.... seems i'm having trouble getting a good reading....

sorry i tried. :-\

 

Guys!!! when can we take one of these bad boys home? I thought the release date was July 29 2007???

 

No idea maybe 8/1? but sony doesn't freking tell you if you ask. I Just left the USA today so it´s going to be a pain in the ass to get it here now (Mexico)