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    Vaio Z models?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by hoted, Dec 10, 2011.

  1. hoted

    hoted Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im fairly new to sony vaio laptops. could someone please explain to me the differences between the z2, z21, z22, and other models? what/which is the newest model for the z series that sony currently has out?
    thanks for your help guys!
     
    hoted, Dec 10, 2011
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  2. ota-con

    ota-con Notebook Deity

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    Z2 is just short for all Z2x models.
    The Z22 is the newest.
     
    ota-con, Dec 10, 2011
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  3. Achusaysblessyou

    Achusaysblessyou eecs geek ftw :D

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    Hi,

    the important things are the first 6 characters: VPC-Z21

    VPC is what sony uses now (the VGN-Z were the ones from 2008-2009, dont quote me on the dates)
    Z is the model version (also SA, SB, F, EA, etc.)
    2 is the model revision (see also, VPC-F2 vs VPC-F1)
    1 is the minor revision within the same model (ie. the VPC-Z1 had the Z11, Z12, Z13 and in Japan the Z14)

    The minor revisions are what they are, minor, usually they just mean newer options or configurations (ie. Intel usually releases a 2nd batch of slightly higher clocked chips every year around september/october and manufacturers like to update laptops with those) but the core laptop does not change (screen, design, etc)

    the models of Z thus far in order of newest to oldest:

    VPC-Z2 - model 2011 (Sandy Bridge)
    VPC-Z1 - model 2010 (Arrandale)
    VGN-Z - model 2008-2009 (Core 2 Duo)
    VGN-SZ/SR - even older
    possibly the TT - 11" screen so take it as you will.
     
    Achusaysblessyou, Dec 10, 2011
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  4. hoted

    hoted Notebook Enthusiast

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    wow, thanks a lot! this is extremely helpful!
     
    hoted, Dec 10, 2011
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  5. Achusaysblessyou

    Achusaysblessyou eecs geek ftw :D

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    You're welcome! :) Glad I could be of help.
     
    Achusaysblessyou, Dec 11, 2011
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