Sony Vaio Z600TEK

Fast and light (167 words)
by Onchan - written on 30/05/01, updated on 30/05/01 (Useful, 1309 readings)
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I've found this an excellent computer. I move around a lot so I wanted something light and slim. However it's also great on power - it has windows 2000 and 128 SDRAM. I'll never get through the 20GB hard disk but it's nice to have and does not add much to the cost. The other great thing about it for a mobile user ...

Sony Vaio Z600TEK

Z600 TEK & HEK - another master piece but with flaws! (627 words)
by Jon Tech - written on 01/04/01, updated on 01/04/01 (Very useful, 3775 readings)
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I looked long & hard before settling on the Z600 to replace my Vaio 505SN (PII 400). Compared with the other 'super compact' models I looked at from Toshiba, Sony, Asus etc - the Z600 felt streets ahead on build quality. As with my 505SN the magnesium case gives a solid, high quality feel without actually making the unit heavy! The mains transformer is larger than my previous Vaio. It is considerably heavier too. The DC power connector is now more substantial and less fiddly to connect which has to be a plus. Toshiba have a model of a similar size to the Z600LEK / HEK which has internal DVD, but IMHO the Sony is miles ahead on build quality. On-board ...