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    Sz780 Vs Sz791

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Niqui, Feb 5, 2008.

  1. Niqui

    Niqui Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi,
    i was wondering what the difference is between the the sz780 customizable edition and the sz791 is?
    as you can pretty much configure the sz780 to have the same specs as the 791, yet the latter is more expensive. i have been told that it is a fancier edition with a weave pattern on the lid...confirmation.
    thanks a lot
    if anyone knows of a review of the 791 or 780 it would be greatly appreciated.
    thanks a lot
     
    Niqui, Feb 5, 2008
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  2. zkaudio

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    780 has no carbon weave but can have a better processor.... The palm pad is the same on both as well correct?
     
    zkaudio, Feb 5, 2008
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    basically, it comes down to the chassis
     
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  4. Niqui

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    the chassis? do you just mean the lid is weaved on the 791 and the rest the same.
    yeah in the 780 u can put the t9500 and only th t9300 in the 791...do you think there is any noticeble difference as this is my only qualm about the 791/
    i dont know about the palm rest.
    is it a good unit?
    thanks
     
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  5. Sponsi

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    Yes, the only difference between the 780 and the 791 is the lid. Here's a topic discussing it: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=2901408#post2901408
     
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    9500 should have been in the 791 shame on them lol... now they have to justify the extra 600 bux with just some sprayed on weave pattern lol.
     
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  7. Niqui

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    thanks for all the help guys.
    the price difference between the 780 and 791 when identically sonfigured comes to about 150 usd or so more for the 791.
    would anybody take the t9500 over the t9300?
    thnaks
    any owners
     
    Niqui, Feb 6, 2008
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  8. zkaudio

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    ^obviously I would take a faster processor... it comes down to whether the speed increase is worth 300bux to you... to most, it won't be.
     
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  9. Niqui

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    thats exactly what i am wondering, can u notice the difference in daily use between a t9300 and t9500...
    ie boot up and stuff?
    also
    which ssd would fit into an sz791?
    thanks
     
    Niqui, Feb 6, 2008
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    2.5" ssd. Probably would be better off with a 7k200 for performance/price ratio
     
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    thats what i put in it, 7k200/
    just wondering if there is a noticeable difference between t9300 and t9500 in terms of daily use?>
    thanks a lot guys
     
    Niqui, Feb 8, 2008
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  12. zkaudio

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    the answer is probably no... 200mhz is 200mhz... for me, it matters, I will upgrade to the 9500. But will I notice a difference on every task? Probably not
     
    zkaudio, Feb 8, 2008
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