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    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Mongol, Sep 25, 2008.

  1. Mongol

    Mongol Notebook Enthusiast

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    In about 8 hours i have to order a laptop and i'm like crazy because i don't know what to choose between TZ31XN/B and Z11XN/B.

    the price is about the same here in Romania.

    I want Photoshop CS3 to Work and Office 2007, internet, and no games.

    Please tell me what to choose! Please! :confused:
     
    Mongol, Sep 25, 2008
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  2. Rikimusha

    Rikimusha Notebook Consultant

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    id probably go for the newer z series but you could you fill out a "what notebook should i buy FAQ?"
     
    Rikimusha, Sep 25, 2008
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    I would not buy a notebook that has been recalled. TZ model has been recalled. Buy the Z!
     
    hendra, Sep 25, 2008
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  4. Mongol

    Mongol Notebook Enthusiast

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    1) What is your budget?

    enough.

    2) What size notebook would you prefer?

    a. Ultraportable; 12" screen or less

    3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in.

    Romania: http://www.sonycenter.ro/notebook-sony-vaio-c264.html

    4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?

    I want TZ or Z

    5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook?

    Google Chrome, Yahoo messenger, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office 2007, Winamp.

    6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk?

    I will be taking the notebook with me to different places

    7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games?

    No games.

    8) How many hours of battery life do you need?

    8

    9) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person?

    I want to buy it without seeing it.

    10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista), Mac OS, Linux, etc.

    Windows XP

    13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?

    Yes.

    14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last?

    I will buy it in about 8 hours and I want to keep it as long as i can.

    Notebook Components

    15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 500GB?

    Over 100 GB.

    16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?

    Yes, CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner
     
    Mongol, Sep 25, 2008
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  5. Mongol

    Mongol Notebook Enthusiast

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    This TZ has no problems with heating, but i still don't know what to choose, the olny reason i will not choose Z, it's because of the size, isn't too big? I never saw it :(
     
    Mongol, Sep 25, 2008
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  6. Mongol

    Mongol Notebook Enthusiast

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    If another person will tell me to get the Z, i will get the Z because it's late, and i don't have much time, somebody will buy the laptop for me, i don't have to pay anything, but i have to make the good choice.
     
    Mongol, Sep 25, 2008
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    thebigpants27 Notebook Evangelist

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    The TZ being produced right now, presumably has had all the internals corrected and would clearly not be subject to a recall.

    None the less, i would suggest the Z or the new TT. The TZ is now outdated. The Z is very small... you wont be disappointed.
     
    thebigpants27, Sep 25, 2008
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  8. Mongol

    Mongol Notebook Enthusiast

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    10x boys, thax, anyway, other sugestions are welcome in the next 4 hours.
     
    Mongol, Sep 25, 2008
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    Get the Z, Adobe photoshop on a GMA 950 is going to be rather sluggish. . .It's not that big either. . .3.3 lbs w/ standard battery @ 1.3" thick with X4500 and hybrid graphics!!!

    As good looking as the TZ is and small. . . I think the recalls, and outdated hardware make this a no brainer. .
     
    isnice23, Sep 25, 2008
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  10. Mongol

    Mongol Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, I will take the Z, i don't want to get angry with the TZ, because i use to use many programs in the same time 3 - 4. I also will take the extendend baterry :)
     
    Mongol, Sep 25, 2008
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  11. ac500

    ac500 Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't think you'll be disappointed with the Z. It's only a little heavier than the TZ, and many many times faster (good for photoshop, etc.) Another really important aspect is that while the Z isn't a lot bigger than the TZ, it has a full-pitch keyboard, which means you don't have to get used to typing on a cramped keyboard as you would with the TZ.

    For me it would be no contest - I would get the Z without any hesitation.
     
    ac500, Sep 25, 2008
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  12. Takashi

    Takashi Notebook Consultant

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    does it have to be sony? if i were getting an ultraportable 12", i'd probably get the x201
     
    Takashi, Sep 25, 2008
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  13. ac500

    ac500 Notebook Evangelist

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    The Lenovo X200 weighs only 0.05 pounds lighter than the Z. It lacks a touchpad, has an inferior screen, slower video card, etc. I literally don't see any reason why you'd get the X200 over the Vaio Z unless for some reason you have to have a laptop that's 1" less in width, or of course if price is a big concern (the X200 is cheaper).
     
    ac500, Sep 25, 2008
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  14. Takashi

    Takashi Notebook Consultant

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    touche!

    just tossing some options out there... even if they are bad :D
     
    Takashi, Sep 25, 2008
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  15. hamud

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    Sure take Z , it's better and really very very small
     
    hamud, Sep 25, 2008
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  16. Mongol

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    ok, Thank you. :)
     
    Mongol, Sep 25, 2008
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