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    TX series vs TZ series

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by invulse, Jan 25, 2008.

  1. invulse

    invulse Notebook Guru

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    I am thinking about replacing my large 17" sager notebook with an ultraportable sony notebook for school.

    Is there a noticable difference in build quality and anything else between the TX and TZ series? Aside from the obvious difference in Core Duo vs 2 Duo, is the TX considerably slower for non-processor intensive use?

    The TX on ebay on on this forum used I could get for around 900-1000 but the TZ is around 600+ more for the cheapest model, is the upgrade to TZ worth the extra money? and if so why?
     
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  2. DanyBui81

    DanyBui81 Notebook Evangelist

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    TZ improves upon everything from the TX except for battery life. If you are worried about cost TXN is the model you should get. Durablitly wise the TXN has the slight edge based on just the keyboard doesnt show wear as much as the TZ. But Im more partial to the TZ although I loved my TXN when I had it
     
    DanyBui81, Jan 25, 2008
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  3. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    TX Pros:

    • Smooth, silver keyboard that won't wear down from use and no glossy surface surrounding the keyboard like the TZ (So it needs less cleaning/maintenance cosmetically wise)
    • Better battery life (at least on the newer Core Solo models)
    • Slightly smaller dimensions
    • Dedicated hardware volume and mute buttons vs FN buttons on TZ


    TZ Pros:
    • Better screen, better color reproduction
    • Option for 1.8" SSD (solid state drive)
    • Option for 2.5" HDD (in place of the DVD drive)
    • Slightly thinner and lighter
    • Core 2 Duo processors
     
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  4. invulse

    invulse Notebook Guru

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    I think the txn25n is probably what I need, whats the cheapest place to get a new or refurb. one?
     
    invulse, Jan 25, 2008
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  5. armadilo

    armadilo Notebook Evangelist

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    If you hear for any good offers for the TX/TXN let me know. I am searching too. :)
     
    armadilo, Jan 26, 2008
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    do all tx models have the same battery life? or are some models particularly better than others in this respect?
     
    bmoc, Jan 26, 2008
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  7. Rahul

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    Yes, the newer models with Core Solo vs Pentium M processor in the older models have noticably better battery life, I hear at least 1 hour extra.
     
    Rahul, Jan 26, 2008
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