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    Sony Vaio Z690 out?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by ac500, Feb 14, 2009.

  1. ac500

    ac500 Notebook Evangelist

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    I haven't been keeping up-to-date on the latest Sony products since I've been happy with my current SZ, but I was taking a look at SonyStyle and noticed the Vaio Z6xx is out.

    I configured (for a test) a Z690 with 2.53 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 400 GB HD, and premium carbon fiber weave lid, and it came to about $2050. This seems pretty good (although the last time I checked the Z was really expensive because it had just come out).

    Does anybody know what changes there are to the 6 series? All I've noticed is it comes standard with 64-bit Vista and has an option for a 400GB hard drive. I'm wondering if any issues people have reported (like the screen being scratched by the keys) have been solved.
     
    ac500, Feb 14, 2009
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  2. dampfnudel

    dampfnudel Notebook Evangelist

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    Basically the changes are 64-bit Vista, new CPU & hard drive options and maybe the lid is stronger/reinforced because of the screen getting scratched by the keys (according to one poster).
     
    dampfnudel, Feb 15, 2009
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  3. SPEEDwithJJ

    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    dampfnudel is correct. The main changes are 64-bit Vista, new CPUs, & hard-drive options...
     
    SPEEDwithJJ, Feb 15, 2009
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  4. GoLuxor

    GoLuxor Notebook Consultant

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    Whoa, the keys scratch the screen? Is this common?
     
    GoLuxor, Feb 15, 2009
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    no, not common, only a few people have reported this
     
    Brawn, Feb 15, 2009
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    Ohh okay. Just for my own information, does the scratching affect visibility when the laptop's on, or is it just a cosmetic thing that you can see only when it's off? (if such a thing even happens)
     
    GoLuxor, Feb 15, 2009
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