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    Sony SZ - wait or buy

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by tos53, Jan 12, 2008.

  1. tos53

    tos53 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Guys,
    I have finally concluded on getting the top of the line SZ machine. I have seen too many issues with the Lenovo machines - which is really strange.

    None the less, my question is, should I wait for the new SZ7 range or just buy what is available right now? Price is not a barrier. I need to get the machine before the end of the month.

    Thanks,
    tos
     
    tos53, Jan 12, 2008
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  2. monakh

    monakh Votum Separatum

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    If you can wait until the end of the month, I suggest you do so as the SZ7x series should be available then. It has already been announced by Sony. IMO, it is not a good idea to buy any current models unless they come at a significant discount as the OEMs clear legacy inventory. Since Penryn is now shipping in laptops, you really should wait for it.
     
    monakh, Jan 12, 2008
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  3. tos53

    tos53 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The SZ7x will have penryn right?

    When does it roll out? It doesnt show up on the PortableOne website yet?

    tos
     
    tos53, Jan 12, 2008
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    Jewperman Notebook Consultant

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    Die Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah but notice how the shipping date is listed as Unknown and the Penryn processors are all out of stock... Who knows when your order will end up shipping.

    Besides, the "top of the line" SZ would be the SZ791N/X and that's got a shipping date of 1/29. Note that in my experience SS has delayed some shipment dates for other pre-release products so I wouldn't 100% count on them shipping out that day.
     
    Die, Jan 12, 2008
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  6. roor

    roor Notebook Deity

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    delays because of batteries maybe?
     
    roor, Jan 12, 2008
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  7. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    Wait, it SZ7 release is only a couple weeks away.
     
    Jayayess1190, Jan 12, 2008
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    Where are you getting this info from?
     
    g800, Jan 12, 2008
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  9. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    On Sony's website the release dates for all are 1/29, except for the 750 which is 2/19.
     
    Jayayess1190, Jan 12, 2008
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  10. nonamelol

    nonamelol Notebook Consultant

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    i hope sony fixed all the bugs out of the new SZ7 series. The sz6 series had alot of problems.
     
    nonamelol, Jan 12, 2008
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  11. tos53

    tos53 Notebook Enthusiast

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    bugs like?
     
    tos53, Jan 13, 2008
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  12. |SONY|

    |SONY| Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't like it that much type of bugs :)

    I believe nonamelol is referring to the quirks with the SZ series that are not exactly defects but annoyances for some, advantages for others.

    For example the keyboard is too mushy and screwed up for my taste :)
     
    |SONY|, Jan 13, 2008
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  13. Die

    Die Notebook Consultant

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    The SZ6 series brought on more weight compared to previous iterations and also had problems with the LED Screens producing yellow/black bands.
     
    Die, Jan 13, 2008
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    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    MYK, Jan 13, 2008
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  15. Hunningolla

    Hunningolla Notebook Consultant

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    Hmm ok so bad screen=1, but when did 1 become alot?
     
    Hunningolla, Jan 13, 2008
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  16. SirRobin

    SirRobin Notebook Evangelist

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    I've the SZ1M (so its called in Europe) and i'm very happy with that machine. I've upgraded it with an Core 2 Duo and 2 GB RAM and the system is running fine! My display was changed in a repair center after 5 pixels running dad. But no other problems in over one year! So i'll have to say, BUY it!
     
    SirRobin, Jan 13, 2008
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  17. mattj10

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    where is the customizeable carbon fiber sz7 model? i'm waiting...
     
    mattj10, Jan 13, 2008
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