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    Vaio TZ92 in Japan!

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Rahul, Jan 29, 2008.

  1. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    Wanted to get here before everyone else! :)

    Been updated with four additional lid designs like on the SZ series in Japan.

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    Larger 1.8 and 2.5" HDD options.

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    U7500 processor discontinued and U7700 processor now available.

    I think you'll be able to order XP Pro with these soon, if so, thank you Sony for listening!

    Models will be available starting Feb 8th. Another minor refresh. If only we could customize this baby outside of Japan and can't wait for the eventual big refresh or new model. Bet they'll create a new T model when the Montevina ULV chips are out.
     
    Rahul, Jan 29, 2008
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  2. lappyforphotoshop

    lappyforphotoshop Notebook Deity

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    how much will they be?
     
    lappyforphotoshop, Jan 29, 2008
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  3. outie

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    Can I order the lid cover only? ;)
     
    outie, Jan 29, 2008
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  4. MCDr

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    beat you haha!

    seriously how cool hugh!
     
    MCDr, Jan 29, 2008
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  5. khangard

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    Very nice! Thanks
     
    khangard, Jan 29, 2008
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    Great found Rahul!

    I doubt that Sony will give up the TZ series so soon. Is a very succesfull design and is risky to drop it for a new T series. IMO we are going to see TZ3 and TZ4 for sure. Hopefully with Montevina ULV!
    So, also in Japan the TZ2xx have only minor upgrades no?
     
    exetlaios, Jan 29, 2008
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  7. ubercool

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    Has anyone ordered one of these yet? I so totally love the "Mode Mesh" model, makes me want to be Spider-Man! :)
     
    ubercool, Feb 25, 2008
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  8. zkaudio

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    ^looks a bit more early 90's than it does spiderman... bring on the wayfarers and neon pants.
     
    zkaudio, Feb 25, 2008
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    You mean 70s, right? At least that's when, people tell me, Wayfarers were hot! :p
     
    ubercool, Feb 25, 2008
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  10. Balan Nadarajah

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    Recd. my Vaio TZ92 the latest Japanese notebook yesterday 02/28/2008.
    Still installing my favourite programs.
    The specs: 64GB SSD + 250GB HDD with 2GB Ram with Mode Mesh cover.
    Looks very sexy and it works pretty fast and perfect. Among my previously owned subnotebooks (Toshiba Libretto L2 & L3, Sony Vaio C1MSX picturebook, Sony Vaio U101, Fujitsu P7120) this SONY VAIO TZ92 is the one cost me dearly (over Can$4000) and most powerful subnotebook.
    All programs including Visa Ultimate work smoothly. I am very much satisfied with TZ92.
     
    Balan Nadarajah, Feb 27, 2008
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  11. dinnerbell

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    Everything is meaningless until they upgrade the graphics chip.
     
    dinnerbell, Feb 27, 2008
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  12. zkaudio

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    would be nice if they make one with the mtron 128gig 1.8 that's apparently coming out... couple it with a new processor closer to 2ghz ulv... would be saweet.
     
    zkaudio, Feb 28, 2008
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  13. jack sparrow

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    I agree, is too old this 950 graphic card. I think I'm going to wait untill Montevina ULV is released, and hopefully Sony will make a TZ with this and Penryn.
     
    jack sparrow, Feb 28, 2008
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