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    Sony Z590 question: 128GB SSD vs P9500

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by HKINGS, Jan 30, 2009.

  1. HKINGS

    HKINGS Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey everyone,

    Quick question and I wanted to get all of your thoughts:

    If I had a choice between two Z590 laptops, one having a 2.4Ghz P8600 and a 128GB Samsung SSD (MLC) or another Z590 with a 2.53Ghz P9500 and a 200GB 7200rpm HD... which would you choose if all else was equal, including the price at $1800?

    Thanks in advance for your opinions!
     
    HKINGS, Jan 30, 2009
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  2. heavenly_wild

    heavenly_wild Notebook Deity

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    I would go for the SSD option as the processor difference would be hardly noticable. SSD offers better data protection and of course, saves on battery life.
     
    heavenly_wild, Jan 30, 2009
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  3. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    If you don't forsee the need for more than 128GB internally, I'd get the SSD.
     
    Kevin, Jan 30, 2009
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  4. SirRobin

    SirRobin Notebook Evangelist

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    I think an SSD could be very fast. In a austrian forum a user gives a review of using a SSD in the z. And it must be gratefull!
     
    SirRobin, Jan 30, 2009
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  5. INFAMOU$

    INFAMOU$ Notebook Enthusiast

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    SSD for sure! The processor upgrade wouldn't even be noticeable IMO. Also I would like to know where you're getting these for $1800? :p I'll buy the one you don't.. infamous.sneek at gmail dot com
     
    INFAMOU$, Jan 30, 2009
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  6. xand

    xand Notebook Consultant

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    SSD, no question.
     
    xand, Jan 30, 2009
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  7. Brawn

    Brawn The Awesome

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    this is like asking.. do you want a 100$ upgrade, or a 1000$ upgrade
     
    Brawn, Jan 30, 2009
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  8. sony_rulez

    sony_rulez Newbie

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    Yes, please let us know where we can get this laptop for $1800!
     
    sony_rulez, Jan 30, 2009
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  9. INFAMOU$

    INFAMOU$ Notebook Enthusiast

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    INFAMOU$, Jan 30, 2009
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