Sony VAIO new Z series pros and cons?

Hi guys..

I'm new here. Sorry if this thread already created, but I didn't find any thread like this before.

I would like to buy new Z series, maybe Z12 or Z13. Z12 could come first in my country rather than Z13.

My specs for laptop that I looking for;
1. Powerfull (Intel Core i5 or i7)
2. Great performance and fast (with SSD)
3. Light = ultraportable
4. Stylish
5. Budget below 2.5k
6. 13 inchs
7. Last for 3-5 years

So, I have found that new Z series is great. I like to have Windows 7 in my laptop because I love to use it. I need a great performance laptop because I like to doing my jobs faster even play game likes Football Manager and Counter Strike also Crysis. So, I just to know who already have this new Z series especially Z12 and Z13, can give their opinion about this laptop including problmes.

I have read so many reviews about this laptop. Someone give the benefit and someone come out with problems. Can you guys help me and share your experience with this laptop. Is it great just for 4 weeks or you all satisfied with this new Z series? Is it true that Sony VAIO is not good enough compared to other brands?

Sorry guys, my English not good enough. Help me.

Thanks.

 

I can't belive you haven't found anything about the pros and cons and possible issues with the Z12 / Z13...

Check out the Z owners thread and the FAQ, there are some interesting things

 

Thanks mate. I will find. Seems to many pros and cons in many thread. It is good if we just have one thread that discuss only pros and cons of new Z series.

 

One con of the few that I have.
i do not think the durability of this machine will enable it to last3-5 years. The dvd drive for instance seems very fragile, it would of been been better to have a slot loading one like in the mbp. Of course, if you leave it locked in a safe and never use it will last, but not with typical everyday use.
I think the MBP has sony beat on this one.

 

Ohh..I see..ya..i love the MBP style of inserting disk. Its cool and could be more longer to use. Anyway, thanks mate.

 

I don't believe they don't make slot loaders thin enough for the Z. One of the many reasons the mbp is thicker and heavier.

 

actually slot loading DVD drives, are thin enough, the problem is for the blu ray slot loading, they dont make it thin enough YET

 

Show me a slot loader that's as thin as the optical drive in the z.

 

How about the wearing out plastic palm rests on Z11/12. I'm not sure how common that is anymore, but I've seen some pretty bad picture.

My Z12's palm rest is perfect after 2 months of very light use so far.

 

Google is my friend, too...you're right Interesting they didn't use that for our dvd models.