Hi all
My beloved Z11 (see sig for spec) was stolen on Tuesday and I am going to need to buy a new one asap. I was so impressed with the Z11 that I want to buy another one and the current equivalent version is the Z12Z9ex.
I went to the Sony Style UK website and to my horror it is £2700 which is £450 more than what I paid for my Z11 (£2250) and the only difference I can see is it has 8gb Ram instead of 6gb and carbon colour instead of black. You dont need to be an accountant to know that is a complete rip off.
So I have come here to ask follow sony owners the following:
1) Is there any difference between the Z11 and Z12 that is not purely specification that would justify the price difference?
2) I heard rumours of the Z13 coming out soon - do you think I should just hang on and wait for the refresh? I checked a few threads and it looks like there is going to be a processor upgrade and thats it which likely be another hike in price.
3) My Z11 was fingerprint protected but I have changed all my website passworded website just in case. I am not that tech savvy in terms of security but is the fingerprint secruity easily bypassed and I am still in danger of idenity theft etc..?
4) I have backed up my Z11 using the sony backup onto my external drive. Can I restore my data if I buy a Z12/13 and try and restore using the same software?
Thanks all in advance
Kit
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2. I think the specs were leaked on the Canada website, doesn't look like things changed much. I heard about free PS3s with Z12s, I don't know if that's still going on but that sounds like a good deal (if you don't already have a PS3)
3. I'm not a security expert but I thought that's quite secure (I'm not sure I can get any more vague). If I hold up my fingers and I can count 10 of them, I'm good to go
4. I believe so, it certainly seems possible given that the hardware is the same from the point of view of the OS and applications. -
^all of your data is at risk unless you used encryption (ie bitlocker). Assume whoever got your lappy has access to all your data. They could boot with a windows disc, boot cd, etc and copy all your files off.
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I think I have changed all my passwords now so hope I be safe -
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I have fingerprint for windows login and actual files. -
How was it stolen?
Have you looked into CTO options to try and make it a bit cheaper? -
I tried the CTO option and choosing the spec I want it still come to £2618 without premium carbon. I called Sony UK and asked them for a discount (last time they gave 5%) and they wouldnt budget on the price. All they could offer was the free express delivery but they said it would take 3-4 weeks anyway so it doesnt mean much.
I called the Sony centre where I am and they only got 3 x Z12Z9E in stock within the whole company and they are all display models. I managed to bargain them down to £2620 but they wouldnt go any further.
It just kills me to pay £400+ more to get my notebook back - bloody thieves I hope the notebook blow up in their faces.
I just ordered a kensington lock in preparation for my new machine. If I could a Mission Impossible style anti theft booby trap I would! -
kit9t9 you could fly to Hong Kong and get this little beauty for cheaper than the UK one and a much better spec
VPCZ129GG/XQ - Sonystyle.com.hk -
Hi kit99t9,
Maybe it would be a good idea to publish your stolen VAIO serial no and help all forum members raise an embargo for this item against those !!!@?!!@@ thieves! -
I am still not sure whether to wait for the Z13! -
P-2751521-A
S01 - 5000030
905524 652765
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Z' are out of stock everywhere right now, because the Z13 update is coming.
In germany i.e. you can still get a CTO, but many modifications are not aviable at the moment. -
Sorry to hear about your loss! I would want to kill the guy that took it!
Anyways, about the security fingerprint. I hear if you don't wipe the scanner after every scan, the potential thief can lift the finger print and use it to login.
I don't have much information on the others since I don't have a Z (yet). Waiting for the right time to buy (hoping for a better graphics card and better hardware support with future Zs) -
Just for your info, a Kensington lock is not a serious anti-theft device. It's an anti-take device. Sorry to hear that. I hope you get some re-enforced doors/locks/windows.
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The more important question is: Is your drive (files) encrypted? If not a passwort (as safe as a fingerprint) is not much of use i think.
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Does anyone have heard a date for the Z13 UK release yet?
I have managed to source a Z12Z9E/B from a Sony Centre and I can get it on Tuesday but if the Z13 is going to be released soon I rather wait for it.
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I also purchased lojack...
All together I think I spent 600$ for coverage for 3 years for safeware, sony and lojack... for a 2600$ computer. I think i may have went overboard but I live in nyc... so I need all the help I can get. -
Yes it's insured as part of my home contents insurance which has lessened the pain.
The Z12 comes with 2 year warranty and I am definately going to get lojack as well just for piece of mind.
Do you have a Kensington lock?
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The advantage of the safeware insurance is that it covers your laptop if it gets stolen anywhere in the world, not just your home. -
Zonules has the lock caused any scruffs or any other cosmetic damage to your Z?
Cheers I will look into the insurance. -
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I would be extra careful in the next few weeks - in cases high value items like the z are stolen there is a high chance of the robbers waiting a month or so for you to replace them and strike again. Not pleasant reading, but easy to see that it could happen - they already know what you have.
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Man that sucks! I had my House Broken into first week this Month, Stole my laptop too. All my homework and projects were in it, had to redo a month worth of work! Thankfully home insurance covers it. So i feel your pain!
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I was going to wait for the Z13 but after seeing the prices and reduced spec (less RAM) there was no way I was going to pay for that.
Z11 stolen need to buy the new Z12 some advice
Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by kit9t9, Sep 16, 2010.