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    Sony model hierarchy

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by The Fire Snake, Jan 29, 2008.

  1. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    I am a bit confused with the Sony Vaio model line. As in which series is better than which. For example AR>TZ. Can someone list the hierarchy and a brief description as to why one line is better than the other(ex: due to build quality, better screen used etc)? Thanks.
     
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    There is no "hierarchy". It's a democracy. The computers are different sizes.
     
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    I have heard some people say that certain lines have better screens than others. What about that?
     
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    That is true, some of the higher end models have LED backlit screens, like the TZ and Premium SZ series, which are brighter, have better contrast and better color reproduction.

    There's also the AR series which isn't LED backlit, but still stunning because its backlit by dual lamps instead of one like in most notebooks.
     
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    VAIOs are not ranked like ThinkPad in a way like T series being generally higher than R series, etc.

    According to my hardcopy of VAIO General Catalogue, current series are grouped generally as follows :

    VAIO at Home
    - AR : This is the top-of-the-line model in the Home series, 17" widescreen
    - FZ : This is the mid-range in the Home series, 15.4" widescreen
    - NR : This is the entry-level in the Home series, 15.4" widescreen

    VAIO on the Move
    - SZ : This is the high performance and stamina series best for mobile business executives, 13.3" widescreen
    - TZ : This is the high-end "Lifestyle" notebook series with ultra-long battery-life, 11.1" widescreen
    - CR : This is the basic "Lifestyle" notebook series aimed at the younger market with its various vibrant colours and rounded appeal, 14.1" widescreen
    - UX : The smallest VAIO. This is the UMPC series, 4.5" widescreen

    VAIO for Business
    - G : This is the light but tough business series with longer battery-life, 12.1" widescreen

    VAIO for Living
    - LM : Combination TV cum wireless desktop PC, 19" widescreen
    - LJ : The "Fusion PC". Combination audio cum portable desktop PC, 15.4" widescreen
    - TP : The home entertainment PC to be used in conjuction with high-definition TV. No built-in monitor of its own.


    rgds
     
    Benjamin Chin, Jan 30, 2008
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