SonyStyle.ca: Z12 Available June 21/22

I just called SonyStyle CA and was told the Z12 would be available on the site beginning June 21st or 22nd. This morning they removed the "Custom Computers" section from the web site and the Z11 no longer appears. SonyStyle US has classified the VPCZ1190X as a "clearance item" (although it is not yet reflected in the price). It looks like those of us in North America will have about a week or so to wait before we can finally get our grubby paws on one of these (or at least order one that will take weeks to build).

 

Cool! Good to hear.

 

awesome, cant wait to order one, im sure theres plenty of us who are checking that site daily haha

 

I think I read somewhere on this forum that the z12 would have the 1080p screen as an option for CTO. I was wondering if anybody can confirm this. (I am so excited about this, absolutely can't wait this next week.)

 

Correct. A couple of weeks ago, the page for the VPCZ1290X was accessible on SonyStyle (US) and 1080P was a CTO option. I believe it added only $50 to the charge (although it could have been $100). The Z12 in the UK, AU and Germany also have the 1080P screen. The reps for SonyStyle (US) are still playing dumb as to when the laptop will be available here.

 

The SonyStyle store in Kitchener has placed the retail Z series Vaio on clearance for a whopping $100 off. I also noticed they removed the custom section today as well.

I was also told by customer service that we will NOT be getting the EA series in Canada but a refreshed EB series on June 24th.

I also want to thank the poster for finding this info out as I had ordered a Z11 on Friday and after some pleading on my part they cancelled my order so I can order a newer one later in the month, as well as an EB for my wife.

 

I'm also glad we're gettin this refresh as I hear it will be quite a while before us Canadians see the Envy 14.

 

I called today and they said that their will be a new F series on June 21st, details anyone?

 

So eagerly waiting for the new model. I am still a bit hesitant after reading some problems of Vaio Z on this forum.

I have had my Sony Vaio SZ for almost 2.5years now with no problems. I hope same thing goes on with Vaio Z *fingers-crossed*

 

2 weeks ago when the Z12 was visible through the sonystyle.com search box, I ordered the following config (which was immediately cancelled by sony through email). Waiting to order one when it finally becomes available.

Product: US-VPCZ1290X-LBOM
Component: Standard Capacity Battery
Component: No Fresh Start
Component: Microsoft® Office 2010 Starter
Component: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3-SDRAM-1066
Component: Norton Internet Security™ 2010 (30 Day Trial)
Component: No Mobile Broadband Built-In
Component: Adobe Creative Bundle
Component: CD/DVD Burner
Component: No Engraving
Component: Intel® Core™ i7-620M processor (2.66GHz) with Turbo Boost up to 3.33GHz
Component: 13.1" VAIO Full HD Premium Display (1920x1080)
Component: Black
Component: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Component: 128GB (64GBx2) Solid State Drive with RAID 0 Technology
Per Unit Price: $1,952.99
Quantity: 1
Total Price: $1,952.99
Description: VPCZ1290X Configure-to-Order
Ship Method: Standard
Estimated Ship Date: 06/14/2010

 

Good lookin' on the 1080p front.
I have a 1600x900 but I really do wonder if it's too small @ that reso as 1600x900 is pushing it. Albeit I would still pay for it if I had an option.

 

This makes sense and matches the 20th of June date I got from resellers in the US/

 

Sony.ca have the 1290Z on the site and the hi res display for only 35 dollars extra!That`s a steal!

 

Well, SonyStyle.com has the Z1290 on their site and the 1080p display is a free upgrade.

 

Yep until july 3 .Better get em while they`re hot!