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    VAIO Z3: difference between "Premium Carbon Fiber Black" and "Carbon Fiber Black"?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by genez, Jun 18, 2012.

  1. genez

    genez Notebook Enthusiast

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    "Premium Carbon Fiber Black" cost $50 more and the website doesn't say anything about the difference between with "Premium" and without.

    What's the difference? And should I pay that extra $50?
     
    genez, Jun 18, 2012
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  2. luffytubby

    luffytubby Notebook Deity

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    I just wanted to add, that for the Sony Vaio S it's also annoying that you can't even be told the difference between black, carbon fiber black and gun metal. they look almost identical and you cant see any difference on their low rez screenshots.
     
    luffytubby, Jun 18, 2012
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  3. M4rauder

    M4rauder Notebook Consultant

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    From what I can tell, the premium finish is glossy and all-black. I agree, it's hard to tell whether it's worth extra. I decided to go for it.
     
    M4rauder, Jun 18, 2012
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  4. FiReBReTHa

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    premium has a coating that resists scratching whereas carbon is just CF and gets scratches.


    (from what I have been told here)
     
    FiReBReTHa, Jun 18, 2012
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  6. maven1975

    maven1975 Notebook Evangelist

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    It's fingerprints Vs. LOTS of fingerprints. (Carbon / Premium) :)
     
    maven1975, Jun 19, 2012
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  7. genez

    genez Notebook Enthusiast

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    It seems that you are not quite satisfied with premium. Will you switch to non-premium one if you can?
     
    genez, Jun 19, 2012
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    maven1975 Notebook Evangelist

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    I will keep it. I had the glossy Z1, and while it was something that needed to be wiped down daily, it looks really sharp.

    It's the same as the flat carbon, just with gloss. The flat carbon scratches easily, so your only other choice is gold.
     
    maven1975, Jun 19, 2012
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  9. genez

    genez Notebook Enthusiast

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    I will never think about the gold one. Thank you for your opinions.
     
    genez, Jun 19, 2012
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  10. pyr0

    pyr0 100% laptop dynamite

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    Everything VAIO Z scratches easily. Especially the lcd lids.
     
    pyr0, Jun 19, 2012
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