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    Sony T Series vs Sony Z Series

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by sosa500, Oct 26, 2012.

  1. sosa500

    sosa500 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, I'm looking for a thin, powerful Sony notebook. I'm looking at 2 models:

    SVZ13114GXX - $1999 retail

    SVT13128CXS - $1299 retail

    Do you guys honestly think the Z is worth the extra $700? Both are very similar computers. I like both very much, but I'm undecided. Let me know what you think.
     
    sosa500, Oct 26, 2012
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    Qwaarjet Notebook Deity

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    Yes.


    /10char
     
    Qwaarjet, Oct 26, 2012
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    Sick Nick Notebook Consultant

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    ULV dualcore i7 vs standard voltage quadcore i7
    1366x768 vs 1920x1080
    Single SSD vs Dual SSD in Raid 0
    1.6 Kg vs 1.2 Kg
    1 battery vs 1 battery & optional sheet battery
    No docking vs External graphics + port replicator + bluray burner possible

    Spend the money and get the Z :) So much better, it's ridiculous to even consider the T as alternative. The S is a much better alternative but then I would still pick the Z.

    Super thin, light, extreme performance, amazing display, ultimate carbon fiber piece of art!
     
    Sick Nick, Oct 26, 2012
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  4. kanuk

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    The T is pretty underwhelming. I would highly recommend the S13P over anyone considering the T. It's much more powerful for roughly the same price, size, and weight.

    The Z is in its own league, a different type of machine with only the new Retina Macbook Pro 13 being similar.
     
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  5. sosa500

    sosa500 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guy, looks like I'll get the S. I need to use windows for work, so that kinda rules out the Macbook Pro 13 Retina display.

    I also considered the S, but it looks a little bulkier in the pics.
     
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  6. xxGenericSNxx

    xxGenericSNxx Z1 Fanboy

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    Why would your resolution to be getting an S? Pretty much everyone that replied said get the Z over the T and the S is better than the T but worse than the Z. Just seems odd to me how you got to that result without even posting your thoughts.
     
    xxGenericSNxx, Oct 26, 2012
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  7. kanuk

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    I would assume the $900 price difference has something to do with it :p

    And I would say that T to S is a much bigger improvement than S to Z.

    The S13 is about 3mm thicker and 0.2 lbs heavier than the T13, but MUCH more powerful. The better keyboard alone makes it worthwhile.
     
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    sosa500 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry, that was a typo. I meant it looks like I'll get the Z,
     
    sosa500, Oct 26, 2012
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    xxGenericSNxx Z1 Fanboy

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    LOL big difference! Well good luck with the purchase. I just got my second Z now last week and I can't be happier.
     
    xxGenericSNxx, Oct 27, 2012
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    sosa500 Notebook Enthusiast

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    anyone have any luck calling Sony directly and getting a discount for the Z. I'm sure they would be happy to discount it as its a 2K dollar notebook. I want to hear if anyone got a discount.
     
    sosa500, Oct 27, 2012
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