Z1 (VPCZ1) - Revision history

Romanio0089 at 17:24, 13 August 2025

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	If a link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org Wayback Machine].		If a link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org Wayback Machine].

	====Recovery Discs ====		====Recovery Discs and Drivers ====
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|Visit the [https://archive.vaiolibrary.com/pages/vpcz1 VAIO Library Archive] for the list of recovery discs.		\|Visit the [https://archive.vaiolibrary.com/pages/vpcz1 VAIO Library Archive] for the list of recovery discs and drivers.
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Romanio0089 at 22:02, 9 August 2025

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	====Recovery Discs ====		====Recovery Discs ====
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|Visit the [https://archive.vaiolibrary.com/pages/~~vgn-ux~~ VAIO Library Archive] for the list of recovery discs.		\|Visit the [https://archive.vaiolibrary.com/pages/vpcz1 VAIO Library Archive] for the list of recovery discs.
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	\|}		\|}

Romanio0089 at 22:01, 9 August 2025

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	====Recovery Discs ====		====Recovery Discs ====
	~~You can bypass the model checks of these discs by using [[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)\|SVRP]].~~

	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|-		\|Visit the [https://archive.vaiolibrary.com/pages/vgn-ux VAIO Library Archive] for the list of recovery discs.
	~~\|VPCZ1 (VPCZ12Z9E)\|\|~~[https://~~download~~.vaiolibrary.com/~~recoverydiscs/vpcz1/vpcz12z9e~~/ VAIO Library] ~~- [https://archive~~.~~org/details/vpcz1-recovery Internet Archive Mirror]~~		\|
	\|}		\|}

Laki2 at 20:50, 24 February 2025

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	The Sony VAIO Z series was Sony's top-of-the-line laptop range that was originally introduced in 2003. The VPCZ1 was released in 2010, and is the third main refresh of the Z series.		The Sony VAIO Z series was Sony's top-of-the-line laptop range that was originally introduced in 2003. The VPCZ1 was released in 2010, and is the third main refresh of the Z series.

	These machines were built very well, with carbon fiber, aluminum and plastic, and had the iconic cylinder power button design unique to VAIOs. Two color options were offered, black/gray, and silver, silver being slightly rarer today. Two different lid styles were also offered. The lid on higher-end (Premium) models have more of a carbon fiber look than lower-end ones (similar to glossy [[Z (SVZ)\|SVZ]] models, ~~without being~~ glossy). There were also a handful of "Signature" edition lid designs, just like the previous VGN-Z.		These machines were built very well, with carbon fiber, aluminum and plastic, and had the iconic cylinder power button design unique to VAIOs. Two color options were offered, black/gray, and silver, silver being slightly rarer today. Two different lid styles were also offered. The lid on higher-end (Premium) models have more of a carbon fiber look than lower-end ones (similar to glossy [[Z (SVZ)\|SVZ]] models). For the carbon fiber look, there were two different configurations - matte and glossy. There were also a handful of "Signature" edition lid designs, just like the previous VGN-Z.
	[[File:VAIO VPCZ1 Premium.jpg\|thumb\|Premium VPCZ1]]		[[File:VAIO VPCZ1 Premium.jpg\|thumb\|Premium VPCZ1]]

Romanio0089 at 00:26, 23 February 2025

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	\| weight = 1.36kg (3lbs)		\| weight = 1.36kg (3lbs)
	\| size = 314 x 210 x 32.7mm		\| size = 314 x 210 x 32.7mm
	\| msrp = around $1500 to $~~3100~~ US		\| msrp = around $1500 to $3500 US
	}}		}}

Romanio0089 at 00:25, 23 February 2025

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	\|VPCZ1 Disassembly Video\|\|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQF0ucDz4iw YouTube]		\|VPCZ1 Disassembly Video\|\|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQF0ucDz4iw YouTube]
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	\|VPCZ1 ~~thermal pad sizes~~\|\|[https://www.elektroda.pl/rtvforum/topic3946008.html elektroda.pl]		\|VPCZ1 Thermal Pad Sizes\|\|[https://www.elektroda.pl/rtvforum/topic3946008.html elektroda.pl]
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	== Credits ==		== Credits ==
	[https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Sony-Vaio-VPCZ11X9E-B-Notebook.28704.0.html ~~NotebookCheck~~], and [https://sony.com Sony]		NotebookCheck [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Sony-Vaio-VPCZ11X9E-B-Notebook.28704.0.html 1] - [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Sony-Vaio-VPC-Z12-Subnotebook.36225.0.html 2], and [https://sony.com Sony]

Romanio0089 at 00:22, 23 February 2025

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	\|VPCZ1 (VPCZ12Z9E)\|\|[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/recoverydiscs/vpcz1/ VAIO Library] - [https://archive.org/details/vpcz1-recovery Internet Archive Mirror]		\|VPCZ1 (VPCZ12Z9E)\|\|[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/recoverydiscs/vpcz1/vpcz12z9e/ VAIO Library] - [https://archive.org/details/vpcz1-recovery Internet Archive Mirror]
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Romanio0089 at 00:21, 23 February 2025

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 The VPCZ1 is a great laptop to buy used today to get into the VAIO madness, or simply to have a good, powerful enough device with a stunning design you can carry with you every day. These machines are worth quite a lot now, you can expect to pay around +300€ for a Premium model, but lower-end ones generally go for much cheaper.
-== Resources ==
+==Resources==
-[https://www.elektroda.pl/rtvforum/topic3946008.html VPCZ1 thermal pad sizes]
+If a link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org Wayback Machine].
-== Downloads ==
+====Recovery Discs ====
-[https://archive.org/details/vpcz1-recovery Sony VAIO VPCZ1 Recovery Discs]
+You can bypass the model checks of these discs by using [[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)|SVRP]].
-You can bypass the model checks of these discs by using [[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)|SVRP]].
+{| class="wikitable"
 == Credits ==
 [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Sony-Vaio-VPCZ11X9E-B-Notebook.28704.0.html NotebookCheck], and [https://sony.com Sony]

Romanio0089 at 00:01, 23 February 2025

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	\| chipset = Intel HM57 Express		\| chipset = Intel HM57 Express
	\| memory = DDR3-1066 (max 8GB), 2 slots		\| memory = DDR3-1066 (max 8GB), 2 slots
	\| display = 1600x900 or 1920x1080 13.1" LED backlit TFT LCD panel ~~(VAIO Display Premium)~~		\| display = 1600x900 a-Si LED backlit TFT LCD panel (AUO B131RW02-V0), or 1920x1080 13.1" LED backlit TFT LCD panel
	\| storage = 4x 1.8" LIF SSDs (one module is 2 SSDs, 2 128GB modules installed, total 256GB), 2x microSATA SSDs (total 128GB) or 2.5" SATA for HDD models (uses optical drive space, no 2.5" SATA on SSD models)		\| storage = 2x/4x 1.8" Samsung (MMCRE28GQDXP-MVB) LIF SSDs (one module is 2 SSDs, 1 or 2 128GB modules installed, total 128 or 256GB), or 2x Toshiba (THNS064GG2BNAA) microSATA SSDs (total 128GB), or 2.5" SATA for HDD models (uses optical drive space, no 2.5" SATA on SSD models)
	\| audio = Sound Reality (Intel High Definition Audio compliant)		\| audio = Sound Reality (Intel High Definition Audio compliant)
	\| os = Windows 7 64-bit Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate		\| os = Windows 7 64-bit Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate
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	[[File:VPCZ1 JP.jpg\|thumb\|Custom JP VPCZ1]]		[[File:VPCZ1 JP.jpg\|thumb\|Custom JP VPCZ1]]
	The ~~screens~~ on the ~~1080p~~ VPCZ1 ~~models~~ are excellent. ~~They look~~ stunning and very sharp, and ~~have~~ a good color space (claimed 96% Adobe RGB coverage). The 900p panels, while being nothing exceptional, were also reasonably good. The backlit keyboard is excellent, it has a very good feel, and typing on it for hours on end is a pleasing experience. They also included a webcam and an ambient light sensor for automatic brightness adjustments for both the backlit keyboard and the display. Battery life was good, with around 4h 17min of Wi-Fi surfing in Stamina mode (as tested by NotebookCheck).		The displays on the VPCZ1, marketed as VAIO Display Premium, are excellent, especially the 1080p model. The 1080p panel looks stunning and very sharp, and has a good color space (claimed 96% Adobe RGB coverage). The 900p panels, while being nothing exceptional, were also reasonably good. The backlit keyboard is excellent, it has a very good feel, and typing on it for hours on end is a pleasing experience. They also included a webcam and an ambient light sensor for automatic brightness adjustments for both the backlit keyboard and the display. Battery life was good, with around 4h 17min of Wi-Fi surfing in Stamina mode (as tested by NotebookCheck).

	A sore spot for the VPCZ1 are its speakers. They are woefully underdeveloped for what was Sony's compact flagship. The problem, however, can be easily solved with headphones, both wired and wireless, since the Z1 included Bluetooth.		A sore spot for the VPCZ1 are its speakers. They are woefully underdeveloped for what was Sony's compact flagship. The problem, however, can be easily solved with headphones, both wired and wireless, since the Z1 included Bluetooth.

Romanio0089 at 23:48, 22 February 2025

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	\| cpu = Intel Core i5-520M or i7-620M (soldered), some markets offer i5-540M and i7-640M		\| cpu = Intel Core i5-520M or i7-620M (soldered), some markets offer i5-540M and i7-640M
	\| gpu = NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M (1GB VRAM, core downclocked to 475MHz) and Intel GMA HD Graphics		\| gpu = NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M (1GB VRAM, core downclocked to 475MHz) and Intel GMA HD Graphics
	\| chipset = Intel ~~PM45~~ Express		\| chipset = Intel HM57 Express
	\| memory = DDR3-1066 (max 8GB), 2 slots		\| memory = DDR3-1066 (max 8GB), 2 slots
	\| display = 1600x900 or 1920x1080 13.1" LED backlit TFT LCD panel (VAIO Display Premium)		\| display = 1600x900 or 1920x1080 13.1" LED backlit TFT LCD panel (VAIO Display Premium)