Sz 780

Does the VGN-SZ780 CTO come with the same carbon fiber casing as the VGN-SZ791N/X premium model. because the images on sony style

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=579&parentCategoryId=16154

show difference between the 2 models? also is there a difference in the screen?

Thax

 

Both are premium models with LED backlight screens so there is no difference in display. However the 791 does have the premium carbon fiber lid, which means you can see the actual weave.

Here are some photos:

Premium carbon fiber lid:
http://flickr.com/photos/palmbox/532191319/

Regular carbon fiber:
http://flickr.com/photos/masood/119723869/

 

So to get the weave look, i have to order the none configurable 791?
is there anyway i can get it without paying the 2400$?

Thax

 

Yes, the 791 is the only model with a premium carbon fiber lid. If you want to pay a little less try the 691, or 491. They have the weave, but older technology.
You could buy the lid separately, I assuming Sony does sell them individually. But unnless you know what you're doing I wouldn't suggest it.

 

Ok, i think i will go with the 780, 2400$ is too much for the looks only, i checked on P1 and it's upgradable to 7200 RPM harddisk with 140$. do you get your original harddisk back? is the price including exchage of the original??

 

No you only get one HD. The 780 is a customizable model so P1 actually builds it, so a stock HD is not included.

 

It is an upgrade which means that you will not be getting the old hard disk back.

 

REALLY?!?!? wow, has anyone actually "ungraded" their SZ for the wave pattern? If so, I would buy one and have the sony technicians to install it for me.

 

I don't know if Sony themselves would do it for you, but I'm sure a local computer repair shop would. It's worth asking how much a premium carbon fiber lid would be, I'm assuming in the $150-200 range.

 

I may be wrong, I think Sony parts sells the lid for about $250 (without shipping & taxes).

 

Where can i you order one?

 

http://servicesales.sel.sony.com/ecom/accessories/web/viewItemDetail.do?operation=getItemDetail&itemID=650545&searchOperation=modelSearch&searchText=sz791

I may be wrong with the part number. Call them to double check before ordering.