New 15" MacBook Pro 2.2 Vs. Maxed out Sony Z13? Help Please!!!

This is not a trolling or Sony Vs. Apple thread.



I have a chance to get either one of these at the same price. I have just received my insurance check for my stolen Z and I have been looking into a replacement computer. I am not going to wait for the new Z as I don't like the add on approach. Also, the SA is still MIA, so this is a no go as well.



For the most part, I loved my Z. The trackpad and battery life were ok, but this is one huge selling factor for the Mac. Also, OSX is a plus to have on the MBP, but I have no problems with Win 7 either.



The main negative is the size of the MBP Vs the Z. I do like the power brick better than Sony's as well, so this is a reduction in total daily weight. I would be interested in the HiRes Anti Glare as I have been spoiled by my Z. They can keep that glass crap.



Anyways... here's the main rub. The MBP kills the Z spec wise. Although, I would e getting a 512 SSD in the Z Vs a 7200 RPM drive in the MBP. I am affraid the Z will be worth nothing in 6 months, however I just went to local computer stores and still absolutely NOTHING still touches it.



What do you think a Maxed out Z will be with in a years time? This is another thing I loved about past Apple products. Their resale value has been very strong.



I use my laptop for business, showing homes and out in the field. The Z was perfect size for that and watching movies on the plane worked perfect because of it's size.



I also like to play games, Black Ops, Crysis 2, SFIV and others. With the Bios mod and new drivers, the Z could handle it well. Although, the MBP would be much better. I'm not sure what the difference between the 330m and 6750 is, but I would guess pretty large.



I am a screen snob. Plain and simple. The SB will not work for me.



Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I will be ordering a replacement something tomorrow.



Thanks in advance!

Reply 1 : New 15" MacBook Pro 2.2 Vs. Maxed out Sony Z13? Help Please!!!

Replying to you on a 13" MBP...



Screen on Z shreds (resolution and color, not to mention glare) the screen on the MBP. Issue is you are comparing a 15" vs a 13" so the 15" MBP is available with better specs than the Z.



OSX vs. windows, you know what you are getting into there so no need to comment. Pros and cons both ways.



Couple bits of advice.



1.) find out how good windows games run on the MBP's. In the past, they did not perform anywhere near as well as their windows-designed counterparts.



2.) If you don't mind the 15" for factor, why not look around for a 15" windows pc that competes with the MBP specs? HP envy 14.5" comes to mind, I think I read somewhere they were bringing back the radiance displays as well.



Good luck!

Reply 2 : New 15" MacBook Pro 2.2 Vs. Maxed out Sony Z13? Help Please!!!

Mind if I ask what is the config of the VAIO Z you're talking about when you said that it is maxed out? I'm just curious.



By the way, my suggestion is to get a new maxed out VAIO Z notebook. Good luck.

Reply 3 : New 15" MacBook Pro 2.2 Vs. Maxed out Sony Z13? Help Please!!!

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Originally Posted by SPEEDwithJJ Mind if I ask what is the config of the VAIO Z you're talking about when you said that it is maxed out? I'm just curious. By the way, my suggestion is to get a new maxed out VAIO Z notebook. Good luck.

2.8 512ssd Carbon extended battery 1080p z13

Reply 4 : New 15" MacBook Pro 2.2 Vs. Maxed out Sony Z13? Help Please!!!

Put a Z next to a MacBook Pro?



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EDIT: I guess I could make my post more useful by saying that a friend of mine has a MBP and he likes my Z better.

Reply 5 : New 15" MacBook Pro 2.2 Vs. Maxed out Sony Z13? Help Please!!!

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Originally Posted by maven1975 I use my laptop for business, showing homes and out in the field. The Z was perfect size for that and watching movies on the plane worked perfect because of it's size. I also like to play games, Black Ops, Crysis 2, SFIV and others. With the Bios mod and new drivers, the Z could handle it well. Although, the MBP would be much better. I'm not sure what the difference between the 330m and 6750 is, but I would guess pretty large.

I humbly think that based on your uses as listed above, a VAIO Z notebook is probably going to suit you better when compared to a 15" MBP.



However, what kind of software do you need to use for work? If it is basically word processing & productivity stuff, then the power of the 2011 Sandy Bridge 15" MBP is not going to make too much difference to you & the VAIO Z notebook is going to be very, very, very fast (as you had already experienced while using one for a while) due to its RAID SSDs.

Reply 6 : New 15" MacBook Pro 2.2 Vs. Maxed out Sony Z13? Help Please!!!

Just pulled the trigger...



I got 20% off at Sony for being a repeat customer.



VPCZ1290X

1080p

Metal Shield

Extended Battery

Win 7 Pro

Adobe Bundle

2.66 - 3.33

8GB

512 SSD



2556.17 Shipped



The MBP would have been 2387 shipped.



I can still cancel if you think I should pick something else.

Reply 7 : New 15" MacBook Pro 2.2 Vs. Maxed out Sony Z13? Help Please!!!

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Originally Posted by maven1975 Just pulled the trigger... I got 20% off at Sony for being a repeat customer. VPCZ1290X 1080p Metal Shield Extended Battery Win 7 Pro Adobe Bundle 2.66 - 3.33 8GB 512 SSD 2556.17 Shipped The MBP would have been 2387 shipped. I can still cancel if you think I should pick something else.

Wow. Great deal. I wish I can get my hands on a 20% discount.



Anyway, congrats on your purchase.

Reply 8 : New 15" MacBook Pro 2.2 Vs. Maxed out Sony Z13? Help Please!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by maven1975 Just pulled the trigger... I can still cancel if you think I should pick something else.

Don't cancel, that Z config is just about perfect, you will be happy

Reply 9 : New 15" MacBook Pro 2.2 Vs. Maxed out Sony Z13? Help Please!!!

I would vouch for th mbp 15'' its not that heavy, and can pack quite a significant punch.



Yes games on it perform quite well. the lead should be around 30-50% better compared to the Z