Comments on: Sony launches world’s lightest notebook

By: Jeremy Phan

Jeremy Phan — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:31:31 +0000

I agree that Sony products are less competitively priced than similar offerings but I’m on my 4th Sony laptop and I wouldn’t brands.

The premium is reflected in the quality [how many other manufacturers use carbon fiber?] & after-sales service. 24/7 support internationally, advance replacement (for my Xperia smartphone), and other things are worth that premium to me.

Yes, the X’s processor is slower, but when I was on campus for 10+ hours/day, all I had with me was my TZ and it handled all my computing needs while my colleagues were plugged into walls & burdened with a 6lb, 15″ notebook.

There will always be trade-offs.

By: Riceoby

Riceoby — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:41:47 +0000

Its typical of Sony to charge an arm and a leg for their products. It has always been that way and it will never change. There are a lot of other products out there that is just as good, if not better. But Sony doesn’t care since there will be consumers that will buy Sony just because of the name.

By: JPTN

JPTN — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:30:32 +0000

As a current owner of a Sony TZ, I’m on the fence about this. It’s cheaper than my TZ originally was and is 1.1 lbs LIGHTER, has a 128GB SSD and is carbon fiber encased. I don’t yet know if I’m ready to give up the DVD drive though. The TZ has InstantOn software that allows it to be used at a portable DVD with dedicated front controls (without having to boot into Windows).

I run Firefox, Photoshop, 720p MKVs and throw a lot at my TZ and it handles it well for a 1.06Ghz Core Solo. Will need to put them side by side and see some more benchmarks.

By: Anil

Anil — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:44:00 +0000

I too am looking for a replacement for my Thinkpad X40. Sony Vaio is one option but the price…..? Sony needs to price their products competitively and why the $200 price difference when the Canadian dollar is at parity. Expensive and price gouging. Or Sony should give option to pay in either currency.

Another month and there should be lots of specials for Xmas and New Year. Happy hunting.

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By: Joe H

Joe H — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:13:11 +0000

Sony’s always been know for 2 things; quality products and high prices. Times are tough and I’m looking to replace my old Sony Vaio but comparing apples and oranges there are a lot of other manufacturers out there that offer similar spec on their units at a fraction of the price of a Sony. It think it’s time they face the facts. Sony needs to be more competitive.