Sony VAIO Z Series Notebook Model Numbers
The Sony VAIO Z series laptop is one of the best laptops ever made:
- absolutely gorgeous screen (one of the best laptop screens I’ve ever seen)
- LED based backlight
- excellent color gamut
- bright and saturated like a glossy screen but NON-REFLECTIVE like a matte screen!!!
- durable screen (with a protective coating)
- decent resolution options
- lightweight
- powerful (dual core, 2GHz+)
- plenty of storage (can support dual SSDs, HD, or potentially a combination)
- upgradeable (memory, CPU, storage, [but you void the warranty with the last two]
- stylish
- somewhat reasonably priced (especially if refurbished or on sale)
However, Sony has a convoluted naming scheme. The model numbers are all VGN-Z999 where[999] is a three digit number, sometimes followed by more letters. It makes it very difficult to search for Z series laptops on eBay and other places like that. So here, for reference, is a partial list of VAIO Z series model numbers with some descriptions:
- VGN-Z31WN/B
- VGN-Z31VN/X
- VGN-Z31MN/B
- VGN-Z21ZN/X
- VGN-Z790 CTO “configure to order”
- VGN-Z720D/B
- IntelĀ® Coreā¢ 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz)
Genuine Windows VistaĀ® Business
Features: 13.1″ LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD, NVIDIA graphics, CD/DVD R/W, Verizon Mobile Broadband, Hybrid Graphics
- IntelĀ® Coreā¢ 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz)
- VGN-Z790DLX
- IntelĀ® Coreā¢ 2 Duo P9700 (2.80GHz)
Genuine Windows VistaĀ® Business
Features: 13.1″ LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD, NVIDIA graphics, Blu-ray Discā¢/CD/DVD R/W, Verizon Mobile Broadband, Hybrid Graphics
- IntelĀ® Coreā¢ 2 Duo P9700 (2.80GHz)
- VGN-Z790DKX
- IntelĀ® Coreā¢ 2 Duo P8800 (2.66GHz)
Genuine Windows VistaĀ® Business
Features: 13.1″ LCD, 6GB RAM, 128GB SSD, NVIDIA graphics, CD/DVD R/W, Verizon Mobile Broadband, Hybrid Graphics
- IntelĀ® Coreā¢ 2 Duo P8800 (2.66GHz)
If you’re looking to buy a Z, I hope this helps you out!