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    Sz390 Or Sz381p/x

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by jay23, Oct 1, 2006.

  1. jay23

    jay23 Newbie

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    It looks like the SZ281P/X is a better looking laptop, is that the only difference between these 2 models.

    Also does any one know what is the external moniter resolution support for this laptop.

    Jay
     
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    soccy Notebook Geek

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    sz390 does not use carbon figer for casing, from sony web site.
     
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    Other then that both specs are same ?. It looks like to me.

    I rather go with the carbon fiber casing.

    Jay
     
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    soccy Notebook Geek

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    Yep. That's why I like sz360 better (and waiting for amazon to ship it).
     
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    My company budget is 4K. I thinking of buying direct from Sony site so I can add all the options. Still trying to make sure SZ390 and S381 are the same spec.

    Does any one know how big of a external moniter I can power, can I power 1920 * 1080 ?

    Jay
     
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    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    You might want to take note that the SZ381P/X is using a different & more expensive carbon fiber lid (LCD top cover). Below is the info quoted from the sony website ( www.sonystyle.com):

    Peerless Carbon Fiber Casing
    The Sony VAIO® SZ Premium SZ381P/X notebook also features a cutting-edge carbon fiber casing. During the molding processes, a gelcoat resin is applied to the carbon fiber casing, exposing the multiple layers of carbon and providing a cool brushed look and crisscross pattern.
     
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    outie Notebook Consultant

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    The 390 is just a configurable model (other than ram and cpu you can choose silver keyboard and engraving) while the 381px is ready-to-ship and with premium carbon.
     
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    jay23 Newbie

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    Does any one know what is the external moniter resolution support for this laptop. Sony Web Site does not say, some one at Frys said its 1900 * 1020

    Jay
     
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  9. outie

    outie Notebook Consultant

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    This info is available at the Japanese website:

    Using the nvidia graphics card:
    外部ディスプレイ出力
    （アナログRGB接続時）*2 最大約1677万色
    (2048x1536、1920x1200、1920x1080、1680x1050、1600x1200、1360×768、1280x1024、1280x768、1024x768、800x600)
    外部ディスプレイ出力
    （DVI接続時）*2*3 最大約1677万色
    (1920x1200、1920x1080、1680x1050、1600x1200、1360×768、1280x1024、1280x768、1024x768、800x600)

    Using the Intel GMA:
    外部ディスプレイ出力
    （アナログRGB接続時）*2 最大約1677万色
    (1920x1080、1680x1050、1600x1200、1360×768、1280x1024、1280x800、1280x768、1024x768、1024x600、800x600)
     
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    Yes, I just got back from Frys where I was able to get an older SZ model to display at 1920*1200.

    I was between the Sz381P/X and Dell Lat 820, but this keeps winning.

    Jay
     
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    mikeal321 Notebook Enthusiast

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    From Sony Website:

    " Carbon Fiber
    VGN-SZ360P/C,VGN-SZ370P/C,VGN-SZ390PW1
    Premium Carbon Fiber

    VGN-SZ381P/X
    Magnesium

    VGN-SZ320P/B, VGN-SZ330P/B "

    Not sure what the difference between Premium and Normal Carbon fibre is though...
     
    mikeal321, Oct 6, 2006
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    jihoon Notebook Evangelist

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    is it just the color?
     
    soccy, Oct 6, 2006
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