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    Sony SZ491N vs SZ470N

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by alhinai, Apr 15, 2007.

  1. alhinai

    alhinai Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, this is my first post on this very useful forum. After reading the postive posts around here from the Sony SZ notebooks owners I have decided to get myself one with the Intel C2D T7400 (2.16Ghz) CPU but then I noticed while searching Amazon.com that there are 2 SZ models with exactly the same configrations and a T7400 CPU. One is the SZ491N which costs $2,729.99 and the other one is the SZ470N which costs less at $2,499.99 both listed at Amazon.

    Now I am cofused on which one to get as both look the same and have the same exact configrations :confused: I went through the deatiled specs at Sony site but I failed on finding what is the differrence on those 2 models. Therefor, I need some help and advice on what is the different between these 2 models so I can decide on which one to get.

    Also any additional advice or recommendations on my upcoming purchase would be apperctaied.

    Thanks.
     
    alhinai, Apr 15, 2007
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  2. Sponsi

    Sponsi Badibade

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    I'm pretty sure the only difference is that the SZ491 has the premium carbon fiber lid(You can actually see the carbon fiber streaks) while the 470 has the regular carbon fiber lid.
     
    Sponsi, Apr 15, 2007
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    vaioman Notebook Guru

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    yup the only difference is carbon fiber lid.

    mine is sz470n and i really dont know whats the look of premium vs regular carbon fiber lid. but this 470n is already a beauty!
     
    vaioman, Apr 16, 2007
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  4. alhinai

    alhinai Notebook Enthusiast

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    How much have you paid for it? The best deal I have found is at Amazon for $2,499 + $150 mail rebeate but I wont be able to claim that rebeate as I live in the Middle East :(
     
    alhinai, Apr 16, 2007
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