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    Sony Vaio Z2 got competitors!

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by bigbulus, Sep 2, 2011.

  1. bigbulus

    bigbulus Notebook Consultant

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    I am a fan of Sony, but the price tag on Z2 is expensive. Check the new Toshiba Z830 and Lenovo U300, U300S, U400. Same thin, if not thinner than Z2. Of course the spec is probably much lower, but they offer similar portability ultrabook.

    Now, should I buy Z2? I don't see any reason why I need much horse power that Z2 offers. Core i3, i5 are enough I guess? Most important is ultra portability. Let me know what you guys think.

    Here it is: Lenovo
    Lenovo announces U300s Ultrabook, U300 and U400 IdeaPads, we go hands-on (video) -- Engadget

    Toshiba:
    Toshiba's Portege Z830 is an ultraslim, ultrasexy Ultrabook -- Engadget
     
    bigbulus, Sep 2, 2011
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  2. TofuTurkey

    TofuTurkey Married a Champagne Mango

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    1366 x 768 displays

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  3. jeremyshaw

    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    More than likely, using the same ULV chips that are the core of the Intel Ultrabook push :p
     
    jeremyshaw, Sep 2, 2011
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  4. Firestone

    Firestone Notebook Consultant

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    It's a ULV
     
    Firestone, Sep 2, 2011
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  5. xxGenericSNxx

    xxGenericSNxx Z1 Fanboy

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    Inferior screens.
    ULV processors.

    I'd recommend you change the title.
     
    xxGenericSNxx, Sep 2, 2011
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  6. lovelaptops

    lovelaptops MY FRIENDS CALL ME JEFF!

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    +1 for making me smile on a bad day :)
     
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  7. jeremyshaw

    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    Except for the one that has a HD6470m in it. From my experience with my SC (i5 + HD6470m) it does make a big difference, even more so, since we are talking about ULV procs here (which limit the IGP clocks even further than a surface glance at the turbo specs would tell).

    Otherwise, the title should be "Macbook Air has got competitors," and I belive this should be moved to the Apple section :p
     
    jeremyshaw, Sep 2, 2011
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  8. IntenseIGFX

    IntenseIGFX Notebook Deity

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    Is there anything coming to the market that is like the LG p330? Or a Vaio Z2 with a premier screen + really good video card? From what I understand the Z2's docked video card doesn't perform very well. I really want a machine to replace my Z1 that has a better video card with the same size and form factor. Anything come to mind?
     
    IntenseIGFX, Sep 2, 2011
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  9. Max Portis

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  10. jeremyshaw

    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    Yeah, IMO, that laptop smashed the SE before it even came out :eek:

    I mean, there is NO redeeming factor of the SE, unless if you need 1920x1080.
     
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  11. Mitlov

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    The SE is also about a pound lighter. So 1080p plus light weight on one hand, more powerful CPU and GPU on the either hand. Different strokes for different folks, but both have their place.
     
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    Ashers Notebook Evangelist

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  13. corrado85

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    If it doesn't offer 900p or 1080p screen, not interested.

    too bad.. i wish it was offered so i have a reason to move away from sony
     
    corrado85, Sep 2, 2011
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  14. Louche

    Louche Purveyor of Utopias

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    What they said.
     
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  15. jeremyshaw

    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    A pound!? Great, in the SE thread, someone said 0.1 lbs :p
     
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  16. Mitlov

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    15" Samsung Series 7 versus 15" Vaio SE, there's about a pound of difference. The Vaio SE undercuts the MBP 15 by more than a pound, and the Samsung is just a teeny bit lighter than the MBP 15, so there you go. I think the 0.1 lbs was comparing the 14" Series 7 and the 13" Vaio S.

    Also, the Vaio SE has the sheet battery for absurdly-long battery life. So while the Series 7 15" wins on CPU and GPU power, the Vaio SE wins on the display, weight without the sheet battery, and battery life with the slice battery. Neither model is better for everyone.
     
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  17. jeremyshaw

    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    Well, I hate Sammy. Does that help? :p

    :D
     
    jeremyshaw, Sep 2, 2011
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  18. Tarantula

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    The one point I'm most proud of my VAIO Z is its 1080p screen. It really puts most other notebook screens to shame. The ultrabooks are pretty decent for their size, but I don't see how they are competitors to the Z.

    They are in different segments; maybe the higher end ultrabook configurations might tread on the Z's territory, but I don't see most of these manufacturers placing a full HD screen and a standard voltage i7 CPU in one of them sleek ultrabook bodies. It totally undermines the concept that Intel has envisioned.
     
    Tarantula, Sep 2, 2011
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  19. tehsupermeowmeow

    tehsupermeowmeow Notebook Consultant

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    if toshiba would put a vibrant 1600x900 screen on its Z830 (like they did with their tecra's), and get rid of that ugly chrome hinge, I might get one just for the hell of it :D
     
    tehsupermeowmeow, Sep 2, 2011
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    Tarantula, Sep 3, 2011
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