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Laki2: /* Overview */

2025-10-26T23:58:29Z

Overview

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	The SVZ features the same case as the [[Z2 (VPCZ2)\|VPCZ2]], only differentiable by the network switch on top of the keyboard, that was removed from the SVZ, and by the USB ports, the two being USB 3.0 on the SVZ, and one being USB 2.0 on the VPCZ2.		The SVZ features the same case as the [[Z2 (VPCZ2)\|VPCZ2]], only differentiable by the network switch on top of the keyboard, that was removed from the SVZ, and by the USB ports, the two being USB 3.0 on the SVZ, and one being USB 2.0 on the VPCZ2.
	[[File:SVZ2.jpg\|thumb\|Standard SVZ]]		[[File:SVZ2.jpg\|thumb\|Standard SVZ]]
	[[File:SVZ3.png\|thumb\|~~Premium Glossy~~ SVZ]]		[[File:SVZ3.png\|thumb\|Carbon SVZ]]
	'''Four case models were available for purchase:'''		'''Four case models were available for purchase:'''

Laki2 at 23:13, 25 January 2024

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	'''Four case models were available for purchase:'''		'''Four case models were available for purchase:'''

	*'''Standard black:''' ~~mat~~, made from aluminium and carbon fiber		*'''Standard black:''' matte, made from aluminium and carbon fiber
	*'''Blue:''' blue palmrest and bezel, same mat black lid and bottom assembly as the standard black version, very rare and only ever seen in Japan		*'''Blue:''' blue palmrest and bezel, same mat black lid and bottom assembly as the standard black version, very rare and only ever seen in Japan
	*'''Gold:''' gold lid, bottom, palmrest and bezel, very rare and only ever seen in Japan		*'''Gold:''' gold lid, bottom, palmrest and bezel, very rare and only ever seen in Japan

Romanio0089 at 18:05, 26 October 2023

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Romanio0089 at 16:02, 9 December 2022

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	[[File:SVZ2.jpg\|thumb\|Standard SVZ]]		[[File:SVZ2.jpg\|thumb\|Standard SVZ]]
	[[File:SVZ3.png\|thumb\|Premium Glossy SVZ]]		[[File:SVZ3.png\|thumb\|Premium Glossy SVZ]]
	Four case models were available for purchase:		'''Four case models were available for purchase:'''

	* Standard black version, mat, made from aluminium and carbon fiber		* '''Standard black version''', mat, made from aluminium and carbon fiber
	* Blue version, blue palmrest and bezel, same mat black lid and bottom assembly as the standard black version, very rare and only ever seen in Japan		* '''Blue version''', blue palmrest and bezel, same mat black lid and bottom assembly as the standard black version, very rare and only ever seen in Japan
	* Gold variant, very rare and only ever seen in Japan		* '''Gold variant''', very rare and only ever seen in Japan
	* Silver, most likely Japan-only, rare		* '''Silver''', most likely Japan-only, rare
	* Premium glossy version, made of aluminium for the keyboard assembly, and carbon fiber for the rest		* '''Premium glossy version''', made of aluminium for the keyboard assembly, and carbon fiber for the rest

	The glossy variant was particularly prone to scratches, but looked absolutely stunning.		The glossy variant was particularly prone to scratches, but looked absolutely stunning.

Romanio0089 at 09:51, 7 December 2022

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Romanio0089 at 08:42, 20 August 2022

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	'''Display:''' 13.1" 1600x900, or 1920x1080 LED backlit LCD		'''Display:''' 13.1" 1600x900, or 1920x1080 LED backlit LCD

	'''Storage:''' Samsung LIF SSD, proprietary ZIF connector (15mm, 29pins), one module counts as two SSDs~~, up to 2 modules~~, 128/256/512GB options		'''Storage:''' Samsung LIF SSD, proprietary ZIF connector (15mm, 29pins), one module counts as two SSDs, 128/256/512GB options

	'''Weight:''' 1.18 kg / 41.62 oz / 2.6 pounds		'''Weight:''' 1.18 kg / 41.62 oz / 2.6 pounds

Romanio0089 at 08:41, 20 August 2022

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	'''Display:''' 13.1" 1600x900, or 1920x1080 LED backlit LCD		'''Display:''' 13.1" 1600x900, or 1920x1080 LED backlit LCD

	'''Storage:''' Samsung LIF SSD, proprietary, one module counts as two SSDs, up to 2 modules, 128/256/512GB options		'''Storage:''' Samsung LIF SSD, proprietary ZIF connector (15mm, 29pins), one module counts as two SSDs, up to 2 modules, 128/256/512GB options

	'''Weight:''' 1.18 kg / 41.62 oz / 2.6 pounds		'''Weight:''' 1.18 kg / 41.62 oz / 2.6 pounds

Romanio0089 at 11:44, 12 August 2022

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	[[File:SVZ2.jpg\|thumb\|Standard SVZ]]		[[File:SVZ2.jpg\|thumb\|Standard SVZ]]
	[[File:SVZ3.png\|thumb\|Premium Glossy SVZ]]		[[File:SVZ3.png\|thumb\|Premium Glossy SVZ]]
	Four case models were available for purchase~~, the standard~~ black version ~~was~~ mat ~~and~~ made from ~~alumunium~~ and carbon fiber, ~~a blue version with a~~ blue palmrest and bezel ~~with the~~ same mat black ~~color on the~~ lid and bottom assembly, a very very rare ~~gold variant~~ only ever seen in Japan, ~~and the premium~~ version ~~that was glossy~~, ~~and~~ made of aluminium for the keyboard assembly, and carbon fiber for the rest. The glossy variant was particularly prone to scratches, but looked absolutely stunning~~. There was also a silver version, that is very rarely seen out of Japan, so it is possible that it was only sold there~~.		Four case models were available for purchase:

			* Standard black version, mat, made from aluminium and carbon fiber
			* Blue version, blue palmrest and bezel, same mat black lid and bottom assembly as the standard black version
			* Gold variant, very very rare and only ever seen in Japan
			* Silver, also Japan-only (unsure), rare
			* Premium glossy version, made of aluminium for the keyboard assembly, and carbon fiber for the rest

			The glossy variant was particularly prone to scratches, but looked absolutely stunning.
	[[File:SVZ4.jpg\|thumb\|15th Anniversary Collector's Edition SVZ]]		[[File:SVZ4.jpg\|thumb\|15th Anniversary Collector's Edition SVZ]]
	The Sony VAIO SVZ 15th Anniversary Edition is one of the rarest and most expensive VAIO laptops to obtain today, featuring the premium glossy case, and a special black metal bar on the bottom of the lid instead of the standard silver one. Carved in this bar was "15TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR'S EDITION (new line) MADE IN AZUMINO, JAPAN". At launch, these editions were considerably more expensive than the standard editions, fetching up to 4000€ instead of the standard 2500-3000€ for a top-end SVZ.		The Sony VAIO SVZ 15th Anniversary Edition is one of the rarest and most expensive VAIO laptops to obtain today, featuring the premium glossy case, and a special black metal bar on the bottom of the lid instead of the standard silver one. Carved in this bar was "15TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR'S EDITION (new line) MADE IN AZUMINO, JAPAN". At launch, these editions were considerably more expensive than the standard editions, fetching up to 4000€ instead of the standard 2500-3000€ for a top-end SVZ.

Romanio0089 at 11:39, 12 August 2022

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	[[File:SVZ2.jpg\|thumb\|Standard SVZ]]		[[File:SVZ2.jpg\|thumb\|Standard SVZ]]
	[[File:SVZ3.png\|thumb\|Premium Glossy SVZ]]		[[File:SVZ3.png\|thumb\|Premium Glossy SVZ]]
	Four case models were available for purchase, the standard black version was mat and made from alumunium and carbon fiber, a blue version with a blue palmrest and bezel with the same mat black color on the lid and bottom assembly, and the premium version that was glossy, and made of aluminium for the keyboard assembly, and carbon fiber for the rest. The glossy variant was particularly prone to scratches, but looked absolutely stunning. There was also a silver version, that is very rarely seen out of Japan, so it is possible that it was only sold there.		Four case models were available for purchase, the standard black version was mat and made from alumunium and carbon fiber, a blue version with a blue palmrest and bezel with the same mat black color on the lid and bottom assembly, a very very rare gold variant only ever seen in Japan, and the premium version that was glossy, and made of aluminium for the keyboard assembly, and carbon fiber for the rest. The glossy variant was particularly prone to scratches, but looked absolutely stunning. There was also a silver version, that is very rarely seen out of Japan, so it is possible that it was only sold there.
	[[File:SVZ4.jpg\|thumb\|15th Anniversary Collector's Edition SVZ]]		[[File:SVZ4.jpg\|thumb\|15th Anniversary Collector's Edition SVZ]]
	The Sony VAIO SVZ 15th Anniversary Edition is one of the rarest and most expensive VAIO laptops to obtain today, featuring the premium glossy case, and a special black metal bar on the bottom of the lid instead of the standard silver one. Carved in this bar was "15TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR'S EDITION (new line) MADE IN AZUMINO, JAPAN". At launch, these editions were considerably more expensive than the standard editions, fetching up to 4000€ instead of the standard 2500-3000€ for a top-end SVZ.		The Sony VAIO SVZ 15th Anniversary Edition is one of the rarest and most expensive VAIO laptops to obtain today, featuring the premium glossy case, and a special black metal bar on the bottom of the lid instead of the standard silver one. Carved in this bar was "15TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR'S EDITION (new line) MADE IN AZUMINO, JAPAN". At launch, these editions were considerably more expensive than the standard editions, fetching up to 4000€ instead of the standard 2500-3000€ for a top-end SVZ.

Romanio0089 at 13:03, 1 August 2022

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	== Resources ==		== Resources ==

			[https://www.sony.jp/vaio/products/VZ11/ Sony JP VAIO SVZ Series Presentation Page]

	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/svz/svz_userguide.pdf Sony VAIO SVZ Series User Guide]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/svz/svz_userguide.pdf Sony VAIO SVZ Series User Guide]

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	The Sony VAIO Z ~~series~~ was Sony's top-of-the-line laptop range that was originally introduced in 2003. The SVZ is the ~~latest and~~ last addition to the ~~Sony VAIO~~ Z Series, released in 2012, and replaced in 2013 by the Pro Series.		The Sony VAIO Z Series was Sony's top-of-the-line laptop range that was originally introduced in 2003. The SVZ is the last addition to the Z Series, released in 2012, and replaced in 2013 by the [[Pro (SVP) Series\|Pro Series]].

	The SVZ features the same case as the VPCZ2, only differentiable by the network switch on top of the keyboard, that ~~has been~~ removed from the SVZ, and by the USB ports, the two being USB 3.0 on the SVZ, and one being USB 2.0 on the VPCZ2.		The SVZ features the same case as the [[Z2 (VPCZ2)\|VPCZ2]], only differentiable by the network switch on top of the keyboard, that was removed from the SVZ, and by the USB ports, the two being USB 3.0 on the SVZ, and one being USB 2.0 on the VPCZ2.
	[[File:SVZ2.jpg\|thumb\|Standard SVZ]]		[[File:SVZ2.jpg\|thumb\|Standard SVZ]]
	[[File:SVZ3.png\|thumb\|Premium Glossy SVZ]]		[[File:SVZ3.png\|thumb\|Premium Glossy SVZ]]
	'''Four case models were available for purchase:'''		'''Four case models were available for purchase:'''

	* '''Standard black ~~version~~''', mat, made from aluminium and carbon fiber		*'''Standard black:''' mat, made from aluminium and carbon fiber
	* '''Blue ~~version~~''', blue palmrest and bezel, same mat black lid and bottom assembly as the standard black version, very rare and only ever seen in Japan		*'''Blue:''' blue palmrest and bezel, same mat black lid and bottom assembly as the standard black version, very rare and only ever seen in Japan
	* '''Gold ~~variant~~''', very rare and only ever seen in Japan		*'''Gold:''' gold lid, bottom, palmrest and bezel, very rare and only ever seen in Japan
	* '''Silver''', most likely Japan-only~~, rare~~		*'''Silver:''' silver lid, bottom, palmrest and bezel, rare and most likely Japan-only
	* '''Premium glossy ~~version~~''', made of aluminium for the keyboard assembly, and carbon fiber for the rest		*'''Premium glossy black:''' made of aluminium for the keyboard assembly, and carbon fiber for the rest

	The glossy variant was particularly prone to scratches, but looked absolutely stunning.		The glossy variant was particularly prone to scratches, but looked absolutely stunning.
	[[File:SVZ4.jpg\|thumb\|15th Anniversary Collector's Edition SVZ]]		[[File:SVZ4.jpg\|thumb\|15th Anniversary Collector's Edition SVZ]]
	The Sony VAIO SVZ 15th Anniversary Edition is one of the rarest and most expensive VAIO laptops to obtain today, featuring the premium glossy case, and a special black metal bar on the bottom of the lid instead of the standard silver one. Carved in this bar was "15TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR'S EDITION (new line) MADE IN AZUMINO, JAPAN". At launch, these editions were considerably more expensive than the standard editions, fetching upwards of 4000€ instead of the standard 2500-3000€ for a top-end SVZ.		The Sony VAIO SVZ 15th Anniversary Edition is one of the rarest and most expensive VAIO laptops to obtain today, featuring the premium glossy case, and a special black metal bar on the bottom of the lid instead of the standard silver one. Carved in this bar was: <code>15TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR'S EDITION (new line) MADE IN AZUMINO, JAPAN</code>. At launch, these editions were considerably more expensive than the standard editions, fetching upwards of 4000€ instead of the standard 2500-3000€ for a top-end SVZ.

	The SVZ (and ~~VPCZ2)~~ is considered one of the best designs VAIO made~~, and it can clearly be seen~~. An SVZ could easily be mistaken for a brand new laptop today. ~~The cooling system~~, ~~while it can be loud~~, ~~is absolutely exceptional, being able to cool a full blown mobile '''quad-core''' CPU in 2012!~~ The hinge design is also very commonly used nowadays for ultrabooks~~. The SVZ looks stunning from every angle, and it also feels wonderful. It's light, weighing only 1.2kg, and it's very well built, powerful, and very fast~~.		The SVZ looks stunning from every angle, and it is considered to be one of the best designs VAIO ever made. An SVZ could easily be mistaken for a brand new laptop today, with its measly weight of 1.2kg, its beautiful design, and its excellent workmanship. The hinge design, that props up the laptop for a better typing experience, as well as better airflow, is also very commonly used nowadays for ultrabooks.

	Processor options ranged from dual-core mobile Intel Core i5 CPUs, to dual-core i7, and all the way to quad-core i7 for top-end models. The laptop itself included the standard Intel HD ~~Graphics~~ 4000 IGP, however the PMD (Power Media Dock) included a dedicated AMD Radeon 7670M, as well as a Blu-~~Ray~~ reader and some extra ports.		Its cooling system, while it can be loud, is absolutely exceptional, being able to cool a full-voltage mobile '''quad-core''' i7 CPU in 2012! Processor options ranged from dual-core mobile Intel Core i5 CPUs, to dual-core i7, and all the way to quad-core i7 for top-end models. The laptop itself included the standard Intel HD 4000 IGP, however the PMD (Power Media Dock), which connects to the laptop with a now old standard of Intel Thunderbolt, included a dedicated AMD Radeon 7670M, as well as a Blu-ray reader and some extra ports.

	Two display options were available, a 1600x900 panel for the lower-end models, and a magnificent 1920x1080 panel with 96% of the Adobe RGB gamut coverage.		Two display options were available, a 1600x900 panel for the lower-end models, and a magnificent 1920x1080 panel with 96% of the Adobe RGB gamut coverage.

	Storage was handled by Samsung SSDs, with a Quad-SSD setup running in RAID 0. The speed ~~this configuration archived~~ was unbeatable by other manufacturers in that era. One SSD module counted as 2 ~~seperate~~ SSDs.		Storage was handled by Samsung SSDs, with a Dual-SSD or Quad-SSD setup running in RAID 0. The speed these configurations achieved was unbeatable by other manufacturers in that era. One SSD module counted as 2 separate SSDs.

	== Detailed Specs ==		== Detailed Specs==
	'''Processor:''' 3rd ~~Generation~~ Intel Core i5-3210M, i5-3320M, i7-3520M (dual-core), i7-3612QM (quad-core), i7-3632QM (quad-core)~~. Some~~ Asian models featured an i3 ~~CPU~~		'''Processor:''' 3rd Gen Intel Core i5-3210M, i5-3320M, i7-3520M (dual-core), i7-3612QM (quad-core), i7-3632QM (quad-core), some Asian models featured an i3

	'''Graphics:''' ~~Integrated~~ Intel HD Graphics 4000, or AMD Radeon 7670M (PMD)		'''Graphics:''' Intel HD Graphics 4000 IGP, or AMD Radeon 7670M (PMD)

	'''RAM:''' 4GB or 8GB DDR3, not soldered, proprietary modules, can be upgraded from 4GB to 8GB with special Sony VPCZ2/SVZ RAM modules		'''RAM:''' 4GB or 8GB DDR3, not soldered, proprietary modules, can be upgraded from 4GB to 8GB with special Sony VPCZ2/SVZ RAM modules

	'''Display:''' 13.1" 1600x900, or 1920x1080 LED backlit LCD		'''Display:''' 13.1" 1600x900, or 1920x1080 LED backlit LCD, with 1080p model claiming 96% Adobe RGB coverage

	'''Storage:''' Samsung LIF SSD, proprietary ZIF connector (15mm, 29pins), one module counts as two SSDs, 128/256/512GB options		'''Storage:''' Samsung LIF SSD, proprietary ZIF connector (15mm, 29pins), one module counts as two SSDs, 128/256/512GB options
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	'''Weight:''' 1.18 kg / 41.62 oz / 2.6 pounds		'''Weight:''' 1.18 kg / 41.62 oz / 2.6 pounds

	== Daily Usage Today ==		==Daily Usage Today==
	The SVZ is still a totally usable ultrabook today. They can play light(ish) games with the dedicated GPU, and even on the IGP. The SSDs are still very very fast, faster than some standard ~~2.5" modern~~ SATA SSDs from today, and with their powerful quad-core CPUs, they can be used for basically every modern task.		The SVZ is still a totally usable ultrabook today. They can play light(ish) games with the dedicated GPU, and even on the IGP. The SSDs are still very very fast, faster than some standard SATA SSDs from today, and with their powerful quad-core CPUs, they can be used for basically every modern task.

	It does come at a cost, literally. Standard SVZs sell for around 400€ on sites like eBay, however if you look in the Japanese market ~~(the VAIO Library recommends Buyee, not sponsored)~~, you can find some for much cheaper. 15th Anniversary Collector's Editions are much rarer, and go for around 1200€ minimum ~~on the~~ western ~~market~~.		It does come at a cost, literally. Standard SVZs sell for around 300-400€ on sites like eBay, however if you look in the Japanese market, you can find some for much cheaper. 15th Anniversary Collector's Editions are much rarer, and go for around 1200€ minimum in western markets.

	It is '''required''' to clean the inside of the laptop and replace the thermal paste when buying a second hand SVZ. They are already loud when perfectly clean... It is especially important for quad-core models.		It is '''required''' to clean the inside of the laptop and replace the thermal paste when buying a second hand SVZ. They are already loud when perfectly clean... It is especially important for quad-core models.

	== Resources ==		== Resources==

	[https://www.sony.jp/vaio/products/VZ11/ Sony JP VAIO SVZ Series Presentation Page]		[https://www.sony.jp/vaio/products/VZ11/ Sony JP VAIO SVZ Series Presentation Page]
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	[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/svz/svz_service.pdf Sony VAIO SVZ Series Service Manual]		[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/svz/svz_service.pdf Sony VAIO SVZ Series Service Manual]

	== Downloads ==		== Downloads==

	Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers.		Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers.
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	Recovery discs are not available for this model. We are currently trying our best to find them. If you have some recovery discs available, please archive them or send them to us!		Recovery discs are not available for this model. We are currently trying our best to find them. If you have some recovery discs available, please archive them or send them to us!

	== Sources ==		==Sources==

	[https://sony.com Sony], [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Sony-Vaio-SV-Z1311Z9EX-Notebook.81615.0.html NotebookCheck], [https://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Sony-Vaio-Z-2012.htm MobileTechReview], and [https://www.wired.com/2012/08/sony-vaio-z-2012/ WIRED]		[https://sony.com Sony], [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Sony-Vaio-SV-Z1311Z9EX-Notebook.81615.0.html NotebookCheck], [https://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Sony-Vaio-Z-2012.htm MobileTechReview], and [https://www.wired.com/2012/08/sony-vaio-z-2012/ WIRED]

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	* Standard black version, mat, made from aluminium and carbon fiber		* Standard black version, mat, made from aluminium and carbon fiber
	* Blue version, blue palmrest and bezel, same mat black lid and bottom assembly as the standard black version		* Blue version, blue palmrest and bezel, same mat black lid and bottom assembly as the standard black version, very rare and only ever seen in Japan
	* Gold variant, ~~very~~ very rare and only ever seen in Japan		* Gold variant, very rare and only ever seen in Japan
	* Silver, ~~also~~ Japan-only ~~(unsure)~~, rare		* Silver, most likely Japan-only, rare
	* Premium glossy version, made of aluminium for the keyboard assembly, and carbon fiber for the rest		* Premium glossy version, made of aluminium for the keyboard assembly, and carbon fiber for the rest

	The glossy variant was particularly prone to scratches, but looked absolutely stunning.		The glossy variant was particularly prone to scratches, but looked absolutely stunning.
	[[File:SVZ4.jpg\|thumb\|15th Anniversary Collector's Edition SVZ]]		[[File:SVZ4.jpg\|thumb\|15th Anniversary Collector's Edition SVZ]]
	The Sony VAIO SVZ 15th Anniversary Edition is one of the rarest and most expensive VAIO laptops to obtain today, featuring the premium glossy case, and a special black metal bar on the bottom of the lid instead of the standard silver one. Carved in this bar was "15TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR'S EDITION (new line) MADE IN AZUMINO, JAPAN". At launch, these editions were considerably more expensive than the standard editions, fetching ~~up to~~ 4000€ instead of the standard 2500-3000€ for a top-end SVZ.		The Sony VAIO SVZ 15th Anniversary Edition is one of the rarest and most expensive VAIO laptops to obtain today, featuring the premium glossy case, and a special black metal bar on the bottom of the lid instead of the standard silver one. Carved in this bar was "15TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR'S EDITION (new line) MADE IN AZUMINO, JAPAN". At launch, these editions were considerably more expensive than the standard editions, fetching upwards of 4000€ instead of the standard 2500-3000€ for a top-end SVZ.

	The SVZ (and VPCZ2) is considered one of the best designs VAIO made, and it can clearly be seen. An SVZ could easily be mistaken for a brand new laptop today. The cooling system, while it can be loud, is absolutely exceptional, being able to cool a full blown mobile '''quad-core''' CPU in 2012 ! The hinge design is also very commonly used nowadays for ultrabooks. The SVZ looks stunning from every angle, and it also feels wonderful. It's light, weighing only 1.2kg, and it's very well built, powerful, and very fast.		The SVZ (and VPCZ2) is considered one of the best designs VAIO made, and it can clearly be seen. An SVZ could easily be mistaken for a brand new laptop today. The cooling system, while it can be loud, is absolutely exceptional, being able to cool a full blown mobile '''quad-core''' CPU in 2012! The hinge design is also very commonly used nowadays for ultrabooks. The SVZ looks stunning from every angle, and it also feels wonderful. It's light, weighing only 1.2kg, and it's very well built, powerful, and very fast.

	Processor options ranged from dual-core mobile Intel Core i5 CPUs, to dual-core i7, and all the way to quad-core i7 for top-end models. The laptop itself included the standard Intel HD Graphics 4000 IGP, however the PMD (Power Media Dock) included a dedicated AMD Radeon 7670M, as well as a Blu-Ray reader and some extra ports.		Processor options ranged from dual-core mobile Intel Core i5 CPUs, to dual-core i7, and all the way to quad-core i7 for top-end models. The laptop itself included the standard Intel HD Graphics 4000 IGP, however the PMD (Power Media Dock) included a dedicated AMD Radeon 7670M, as well as a Blu-Ray reader and some extra ports.
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	Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers.		Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides\|guides]] to download and install drivers.

	Recovery discs are not available for this model. We are currently trying our best to find them. If you have some recovery discs available, please archive them or send them to us !		Recovery discs are not available for this model. We are currently trying our best to find them. If you have some recovery discs available, please archive them or send them to us!

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

	[https://sony.com Sony], [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Sony-Vaio-SV-Z1311Z9EX-Notebook.81615.0.html NotebookCheck], [https://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Sony-Vaio-Z-2012.htm MobileTechReview], and [https://www.wired.com/2012/08/sony-vaio-z-2012/ WIRED]		[https://sony.com Sony], [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Sony-Vaio-SV-Z1311Z9EX-Notebook.81615.0.html NotebookCheck], [https://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Sony-Vaio-Z-2012.htm MobileTechReview], and [https://www.wired.com/2012/08/sony-vaio-z-2012/ WIRED]