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    What to Expect with a Z4?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by SurferJon, May 24, 2012.

  1. SurferJon

    SurferJon Notebook Evangelist

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    This is probably way, way too early, but I was wondering if anyone knows what features we can expect with the Z4 that the computer industry will have by then. I always hear about "Thunderbolt" and 3D LCD's (or OLEDs?), and was wondering if there are just some things we know we can expect with a Z4 release. I'm trying to figure out whether it's worth getting a Z3 soon or just waiting for a Z4.
     
    SurferJon, May 24, 2012
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  2. nantesfrance

    nantesfrance Notebook Enthusiast

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    Z4 won't come out until next year.
     
    nantesfrance, May 26, 2012
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  3. Achusaysblessyou

    Achusaysblessyou eecs geek ftw :D

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    there are already 3D LCD's i'd look for the Haswell Z thread which will correspond with the Z4. The Z3's just the Ivy Bridge refresh, without much difference
     
    Achusaysblessyou, May 26, 2012
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  4. chfshifter

    chfshifter Notebook Geek

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    A better graphics card anyone? Is it that hard to put a better graphics card into the PMD...am really disappointed with the Z3 for using the *same* graphics card.
     
    chfshifter, May 29, 2012
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  5. Guy H

    Guy H Notebook Enthusiast

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    Great handling, cutting edge lines, power hood and a sweet sounding straight 6!

    Sorry but come on is there any point speculatingon something so far in advance (relatively speaking)?
     
    Guy H, May 29, 2012
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    lithium Notebook Consultant

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    I thought it was that the speed of the connection as currently designed is what limits graphics performance, and not the card in the PMD. I'm a little disappointed too. Someone say if I'm wrong but further gfx improvements will need to wait for a Z with true Thunderbolt implementation? I speculate 2014?, but I hope Z4/2013.
     
    lithium, May 30, 2012
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    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    Damn it, I was all set to make the roadster reference. But seriously, get the 3L TT i6 and JB4 it for about 400HP to the rear wheels.
     
    beaups, May 30, 2012
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    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    The Z3 isn't a Z3, it's a Z13. It's a Z13 just due to sony's new naming conventions. Had Sony not changed their naming convention, it would've been called a Z24....There was never a redesign slated for I/B launch. Those who are disappointed in this new product launch: try to understand there really isn't a new product launch happening just yet.
     
    beaups, May 30, 2012
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