Z (SVZ)
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 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.
Three case models were available for purchase, the standard black version was mat and made from alumunium and carbon fiber, and the premium version was glossy, and was 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.
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. Craved 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 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.
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.
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