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    Why is the 17.3" EC model lower than the 16.4" Z model?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by bettybl, Aug 13, 2010.

  1. bettybl

    bettybl Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was so close to placing a purchase for a 17.3 inch laptop, but why are the specifications so much lower than the 16.4 model? I wanted to also get 1080 full HD screen :(
     
    bettybl, Aug 13, 2010
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  2. Metsn

    Metsn Maiku Hama Yokohama

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    Because the line E is new budget line of Sony.

    PS.: It would be so great if there would be 16.4" version of Z, wouldn't be :)
     
    Metsn, Aug 13, 2010
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  3. bettybl

    bettybl Notebook Enthusiast

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    big screen but a budget line? That stinks.
     
    bettybl, Aug 13, 2010
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    Mythdat Notebook Evangelist

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    The specifications aren't that much lower, if at all - the F has better ("better" being dependant on how many cores you're going to utilise) CPU options, but the E has a better GPU option and 2x HDD bays
     
    Mythdat, Aug 13, 2010
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  5. Metsn

    Metsn Maiku Hama Yokohama

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    Well one of the most expensive Vaios are the smallest ones ;)
     
    Metsn, Aug 13, 2010
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    baroninkjet Notebook Consultant

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    I saw one in a store and it looks much lower quality in finishes than my F. They tend to have i5 processors instead of i7 also.
     
    baroninkjet, Aug 15, 2010
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    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    The ec is definitely a cheaper made platform vs the F.
     
    beaups, Aug 15, 2010
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