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    Vaio FW replacing FZ.

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Rahul, May 30, 2008.

  1. Rahul

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    I just found this pic on Flickr. Too bad the image is so small.

    Looks like the FW's power button is the same style as like the X505 and TZ, on the side of the case.


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    Is it just me or has the hinge system for the screen changed? It appears to be more like that of the M1330/1530.
     
    scadsfkasfddsk, May 30, 2008
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    I think so.

    It looks like the TZ hinge, but not centered (screen on top of the cylinder part instead of the middle) which I guess is basically like the M1330/1530 hinge.
     
    wc2810, May 30, 2008
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    That is one terrible ad.
     
    ducati749s, May 30, 2008
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    Its not the greatest ad in the world is it. It does suggest though that the FW may have more HD support than what the FZ, perhaps higher resolution screens? Or that lower range FWs may have blu-ray where the equivalent FZ didn't. That would be the pretty obvious thing for Sony to do with the FW.
     
    scadsfkasfddsk, May 31, 2008
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    Not even a Centrino 2 sticker

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    Jayayess1190, May 31, 2008
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  7. Rahul

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    What if because of Centrino 2's delay, the first new models from Sony will be using current processors and chipsets? :(
     
    Rahul, May 31, 2008
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    FE, FZ,....FS? doesn't sound right.
     
    coolguy, May 31, 2008
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    Still says FZ contains Core Duo technology on the bottom...if this is a real ad, it's pretty sad.
     
    Skyshade, May 31, 2008
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    Inconsistent language (Spanish on bottom) and low-quality Intel logo suggests this is a fake. And poorly done one, too.
     
    Woodgypsy, May 31, 2008
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    I don't think Sony is so stupid to do such a thing. They will loose a lot of customers if they update models with the old chipset, when Centrino 2 is so near. In my opinion, in a few weeks they will appear the first Sony models with Montevina for pre-order, and they will start shipping in August.
    I really hope Intel makes an official statement for the ULV that they gonna be reguraly released in September.
     
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    Thats probably the most true thing written here.
     
    scadsfkasfddsk, May 31, 2008
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    I think the FZ series will be continued.
     
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    I think all signs point to it being discontinued soon and being replaced by a new model.
     
    Rahul, May 31, 2008
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    Mysony, a New Zealand official Sony products community operates one of the most accurate online vaio stores I know of. They on Friday started listing the CR, AR and TZ as 'end of line product' with a small price decrease. The FZ, UX and NR have no change yet (sony has been upgrading the site over the weekend so I can't get on it now).
     
    scadsfkasfddsk, May 31, 2008
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    The TZ should not be end of life just yet since it cannot be updated/replaced until Fall at the earliest when Montevina SFF is released, same with the UX and G series.

    If the CR and AR are to be end of life and should soon be replaced, so should the FZ and NR.

    Any news of the SZ?
     
    Rahul, May 31, 2008
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    I'll wait for the site to go back, probably Monday afternoon NZ time.
     
    scadsfkasfddsk, Jun 1, 2008
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