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    Why isnt anybody talking about the BZ?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by b|lly, Jul 17, 2008.

  1. b|lly

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    Since I am thinking of getting the BZ for myself, I wonder how come nobody is talking about them here? Do we have a lack of business people here or are this models just not so popular?

    I am actually thinking about BZ vs Z, because of the high res Z screen, but I will rather go for the BZ because I do feel working 12+ hours with Z high res screen might be too hard for my eyes...and I also do not need such a good battery life, since I would only use the laptop in my office and at home, not during some long flights or trips...

    Afterall I think the LED LCD and other features really put the BZ in the top of the business 15.4 models, dont you think so?
     
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    It looks promising but also a bit plasticy. I'd have to see it in real life.

    But I'd prefer something lighter and more portable personally.

    If you're looking for 15" I also like the DV5t by HP, available with 1680*1050. Excellent reviews I believe. Or DV4t.
     
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    HP laptops are so damn ugly to me, cant stand the look of them. Same goes for IBM/Lenovo

    The only models that looks fine are LG, but I dont trust them enough.

    Do we have any high res photos of BZ serie?
     
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    Not sure I understand your point of view here... :eek:

    Generally business oriented laptops - like the BZ - tend to put price/performance and usability/security as higher priorities than things like graphical performance and flashy design. So choosing a business machine on grounds of looks seems a bit weird? :confused:
     
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    hw bout a dell xps it nt ugly nor is it business bt jst a suggestion btw no ones talking about it cuz even sony isnt paying much attention lol iv seen it in real life and its quite ugly uglyier than a vostro in my opinion?!
     
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    where have you seen the new BZ in real life?
     
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    uhm... remember one thing, with a screen with high res, you can go into Properties and lower its res --> more flexible than a screen that is locked at lower res. However, at 400 cheaper than the Z, it's debatable to some people. I had my eyes on both but only on the Z now because the first time my gf saw the BZ online, she said it looks like a Dell with new keyboard and cool lighting from Sony.


    EDIT: ~~~ oops i was thinking of the SR lol
     
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    I think it is not only 400 cheaper...I am talking about the Z version that have high res screen, that suppose to cost ~1900 + TAX in europe. Since BZ costs around 1000 + VAT..

    About the comment on my POV about the design. I know looks does not matter when it comes to business laptops, but if I can have looks and business features in sony, why not take it...
     
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    Does anyone know if the BZ series will be offered in the US?
     
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    Yes...you can find it on the sonystyle.com business site!

    check it out.
     
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    it doesn't look bad at all. Looks pretty pro. It looks like a large Z or SR without the metallic look or separated keys.

    I would get it if I wanted a 15 inch notebook for sure. However, I already owned a 15 inch and wanted to try something different with the SR :)
     
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