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    premium VS regular carbon fiber lid in Z series

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by FiReBReTHa, Jun 4, 2012.

  1. FiReBReTHa

    FiReBReTHa Notebook Consultant

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    I tried searching in the forum but the search was giving me "invalid search query"

    Now that the Z comes in Quad core I am ready to jump on board but the lid "options" has me stumped.

    I like how the standard has the Silver hinge but if the premium is more solid or something than thats a better way to go.


    Looking forward to joining the sony community!
    I am not sure if I am coming to the dark side or the good side!
     
    FiReBReTHa, Jun 4, 2012
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  2. Skyshade

    Skyshade Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    If you are talking about US options, premium carbon for SVZ13 is brushed carbon surface with glossy coating/treatment, and carbon black is just brushed carbon surface -- this is the premium carbon offered in VPC-Z2, though, when the carbon black in VPC-Z2 has no brushed surface.

    In other area like Japan where the non-brushed regular black is still offered, non-brushed is black, brushed is premium carbon black, and glossy brushed is glossy premium black.
     
    Skyshade, Jun 4, 2012
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  3. anytimer

    anytimer Notebook Virtuoso

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    Lord, now I'm even more confused! Note to self: must not visit this forum before having my morning mug of coffee. :) Just kidding! No offense.

    FiReBReTHa: I have the carbon black Z1 and would like to warn you that carbon fiber is not very scratch resistant. Check out protection methods beforehand - just the simple action of putting the laptop in and out of the carrying case has left scratches on mine. :(
     
    anytimer, Jun 4, 2012
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