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    Carbon Fibre vs Premium Carbon Fibre, which one to pick?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by runee1000, Feb 10, 2009.

  1. runee1000

    runee1000 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi: I plan on getting a Vaio Z690 but i cannot decide between premium carbon fibre or regular carbon fibre. I was hoping to get some of your guys opinions to get a second perspective on what to pick. These were the only, "real" pictures I could find of Carbon/Premium Carbon Fibre Vaio Z's.
    *note: these pictures are not taken by me but someone else* Anything you like or dislike about each one?

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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    The advantage is that Premium Carbon Fibre is lighter = more easily portable laptop.
     
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    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    but, seeing how the CF is only on the lid and a few other parts, the weight difference won't be the world... actually, it'll be hard to notice i suspect.
     
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    maybe I should have written supposed advantage.

    funny that 'premium carbon fiber' vs 'black' is under 'Colour'. Where I looked, premium is +$50-70

    From the pictures I saw, I would say that I like just black, but that's only from the pictures..

    However (from a different sony notebook), "The VAIO® TT notebook features a Premium black carbon-fiber casing which showcases the gorgeous crossing patterns of the individual fibers. The rich texture it creates suggests an urbane sophistication—all while providing superior durability."
     
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