Should I buy a Sony Vaio Z or Sony Vaio TT?

I noticed some people say that the Z offers much better hardware compared to the TT but of course the size is a trade off.

Anyway curious, which is better from the two in battery life + screen quality <~~ number 1 priority.

 

I think Z will offer you more for your money.

 

I would also recommend the Vaio Z. It is a small, light, & powerful notebook.

 

Are there any known issues with the Z?

 

AFAIK,no,it works quite well.only issue *might* be the bad support from Sony.

 

Screen and battery life +1 for the TT.

The Z though does have very decent battery life but don't expect it to have better battery life than an ultraportable with a ULV processor.
The Z fans are also more active than the TT.

 

I guess battery life isnt that much of a deal to me since most of the time when I do take my notebook outside the house, I take the ac plug with me.

But I just want to know if they both have the same screen quality?

 

From what i have read colour reproduction seems to be a bit better on the TT.
This thread below some Z owners give their thought on the Z screen. I will say that that in its class the Z still does have one of the best displays.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=371640

You can read notebookjournal measurement of the TT and Z's screen here.

http://translate.google.co.uk/trans...rnal.de/tests/sony-vaio-vgn-z11vn-638/3&hl=en

http://translate.google.co.uk/trans...nal.de/tests/sony-vaio-vgn-tt11ln-b-742&hl=en

 

Thanks for the links, I'm leaning more so on the TT as I really want something really small.

Only thing now keeping me away is the trackpad issues mentioned on the TT series.

Anyone here with a TT without any trackpad or big issues?

 

I think you may be reading posts from the wrong users regarding the trackpad response issues.

I have - or should I say had - no major trackpad issues once the lappy got cranked up fully. On my standard Vista install however, after every wake from sleep the trackpad would freeze for about 8-10 seconds a few seconds after waking.

 

That particular user with trackpad issue has now fixed it with a Dell driver. I happen to use the Dell driver as well for multi-gesture, although I do not have problem with the vaio driver.

Also, besides smaller, TT runs cooler and fan is really quiet.

 

I'm curious about the sound on the TT vs. Z.

Does the Z have a much better internal speakers?

 

Also can anyone confirm that you can install a 2.5" hdd in a vaio TT?

Everywhere I try to configure it, it only offers a 1.8" sata hdd but no 2.5".

 

Regarding the 2.5" HDD, I think it depends on whether or not you have it configured with an optical drive or not.

As far as I am aware the optical drive leaves no room for a 2.5" HDD, hence the 1.8"

 

So if I order the TT without an optical drive, will there be room or actually a kit in there for me to mount (install) a 2.5" hdd?

 

I wonder how heavy is a Z charger, and also a TT charger.

 

The only reason I'm swaying towards the Z model now is due to the 2.5" hdd.

 

Somewhere (likely in the 100+ page TT thread...), I'm pretty sure there was someone who posted about successfully adding a 2.5" HDD to the TT, which he had ordered without the optical drive. What I can't recall is if it came with the necessary cable etc to mount the drive, or whether he had to order a part from Sony to be able to do that.

 

I know from owning the Vaio TZ almost 2 years ago that if you choose "no optical" option, then you would choose 2.5" hdd option instead.

And when you do take the TZ apart, there is a small metal cage where you can hook up a 2.5" hdd. But this doesnt seem like the case with the TT as there is not even an option to add a 2.5".

 

There is an option for a 2.5" in some countries & not others (the config you'd have to order is SSD + HDD, and I'm 95% sure the HDD in that scenario would be a 2.5").

 

I usually order from conics.net (very reliable got a TZ model 2 years ago from them and usually cheaper and more customizable than anywhere else). But I notice all the hdd options are only 1.8".

 

jjahshik32, you might want to consider the following good deal on a Vaio TZ in the following link too:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=375325

 

I wonder if those are cheap because those TZs are the older models sitting around in their warehouse that have been recalled since sept of 08.

 

I guess if you're interested enough, you can always give J&R a call & listen to what they have to say about that...

 

We have a deployment of around 15 TX's, used by the CEO, Chairman, managers etc. I was given the go ahead to look at upgrades, so for my "research" I was allowed to get a Z for myself!

After showing the Z around, theres almost swaying toward it. They need lightweight laptops only, but the extra speed on the Z kinda justifies itself.

That being said, still not actually purchased them yet as they haven't made theirs minds up yet

I still use my TX, great size and awesome battery life... nothing compares to it! Even got Windows 7 running on it

 

Yea I'm torn between a Z and a TT.

The Z has a nice footprint 13" feels right at home on a lap but I have a softspot for ultraportables.

The TT has a better display, smaller/lighter, still has an hdmi out, longer battery life and the cool factor.

But the Z has a dedicated GPU prowess for a 13" and a bit cheaper than the TT, also uses a 2.5" hdd.

I have a question, how long a battery life can you get out of the TT, say you just surf the web with 1 notch of brightness? 6-7 hours out of the standard battery? And how about the bigger battery?

 

If you managed to find pictures of both the Z & TT together, you'll realize that the Z is not any bigger in size than the TT. This is just a thought. Furthermore, I believe that the TT is a bit larger than the TZ as well. I could be wrong with this though.

 

If you have a deskop sitting at home to use then get the TT otherwise I think the Z will be the better balanced of the two. You really do get more bang for your buck. That aside, the dif in size isnt so crazy, the z esilly fits in normal sized bags and is really light for its size. It really depends on your needs. I carry my Z around quite a bit from place to place and have no issues with its size. The only case I could see the TT being a better choice is if you had your notebook with you 24/7, cause then you really do need to save every inch and ounce.

 

jjahshik32, I believe that the following link will help you out a little bit in making your decision to choose between the Vaio TT & Vaio Z:

http://downloads.conics.net/sony-TT_vs_Z/

 

Thanks for that, the size differences are not that much of a difference. I actually like the look of the Z better (especially with better hardware). Thanks.

One last question does the Z have any line issues with the higher resolution? I read somewhere in these threads about some line issues on the higher resolution?

Also does the higher resolution on the Z have LED backlighting technology? And is it a superior panel as to the lower resolution?

Not too sure which one to opt for.

 

The Z and the TT are both good machines, it depends on your priorities. It was a tough choice for me as well, but ultimately the TT appealed to me more.

I think the size / weight differences between the two aren't insignificant. When you're using a laptop in an airplane, seated in economy, smaller is certainly better. And re the weight, according to Trusted Reviews, the TT has 50% longer battery life... so not only do you have the 0.4lb weight savings -- if you're consistently exceeding 3-4 hrs on battery, the weight savings is more like 1 lb because you won't need to carry around another battery or the adapter (vs. if you had a Z).

I think the Z is a great machine if you need the extra screen size and/or horsepower. But if you don't, & if you'll be carrying around your machine a lot, the TT comes out ahead. Also it's great to have a laptop that runs (relatively) cool and quiet.

Re the TT battery life, I don't have an answer for you off-hand. I *think* 6-7 hrs is about right but can't confirm at the moment. I often use it for note-taking with wifi off, and in that scenario I think 7-8hrs is achievable.

 

I think with Windows 7 just around the corner, the TT becomes even more of an option for those wanting an ultraportable since Windows 7 doesn't require the grunt that Vista does. It should run faster than present!

 

I dont know about the TT but on my Z with the brightness turned down one notch below halfway and a well modified power plan I can get 6+ hours of battery while using WIFI. Thats with the standard battery. Now, if I set the brightness lower and turned off WIFI I'm sure I could get even more but what fun is that, getting 6 hours is plenty while doing normal internet stuff.

I would DEF go for the higher res, its beautiful and clear and gives you the resolution of much bigger screens. I don't really get why people debate about it, if you can afford the extra money (which you obviously can if you're talking about the TT) then GET IT.