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    Sony Z and like models SA, SB - Looking for a 3 pounds notebook!

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by pouletvinaigre, Apr 4, 2011.

  1. pouletvinaigre

    pouletvinaigre Notebook Enthusiast

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    I see a lot of people mentioning the SA and SB as "upgrades" to the Sony Z. Yet, the SA and SB weigh close to 4 pounds while the Z weighs close to three pounds.

    I called Sony USA to enquired whether I could order a Z and if they were backorder, when they expect it to have it in stock again. They would not respond and kept suggesting that I buy a refurbished model that they were happy selling me at a discount. This seems to suggest that the current is being discontinued.

    Will a new Z be released and if so, when?

    If the Z is discontinued, then will Sony release another 3 pounds model? With the Samsung Series 9 about to be released, I find it difficult to imagine that Sony will not occupy that space too.

    Anyone has any knowledge of that is going on? Thanks.
     
    pouletvinaigre, Apr 4, 2011
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  2. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    I would look at the new z speculation thread
     
    Karamazovmm, Apr 4, 2011
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    xxGenericSNxx Z1 Fanboy

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    Z CTO reappeared on Sony's US website sonystyle.com last night.
     
    xxGenericSNxx, Apr 4, 2011
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  4. jman1975

    jman1975 Notebook Guru

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    I don't think the SB/SA are upgrades, they aren't nearly the same in terms of cost, more like alternatives
     
    jman1975, Apr 4, 2011
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  5. Rachel

    Rachel Busy Bee

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    The SA will weigh 3.2lbs about the same as the current Z. The SB/SC/SD models weigh a bit more.

    The redesigned Z will weigh approx 4lbs with the weight of the added external gpu/optical included. But yes, do check the Z speculation thread.
     
    Rachel, Apr 5, 2011
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  6. pouletvinaigre

    pouletvinaigre Notebook Enthusiast

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    According to Engadget, the SA would weigh 1.46 kilo this is 3.8 pounds, not 3.2 pounds. 3.8 pounds. This is 26% heavier that the current Z13. Very disappointing if this is the replacement for the Z.

    The speculation thread is all over the map and includes a lot of information not relevant to my specific question.
     
    pouletvinaigre, Apr 5, 2011
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    magicsoap Notebook Enthusiast

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    1.46kg is closer to 3.2lbs
     
    magicsoap, Apr 5, 2011
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  8. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    errr... the math is a bit skiwered

    1.46 kilograms = 3.21874903 pounds

    and your not specific question was answered there time and time again
     
    Karamazovmm, Apr 5, 2011
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