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["Roberto Gardenier" <robertogardenier@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Paul,

Your assumption on the Z13 model is correct, the C/E/B stuff at the end just
means different "sub-models" (stuff like storage or bluetooth and webcam may
differ on that level).

I could advice you on buying a Z21 bút i cannot say that Ubuntu/Debian would
run nicely on that device íf you are using a dockingstation. A clean
installation of Ubuntu 12.04 does work on the laptop without modifications,
but its power consumption and heatage is not really working out.. 
You could install the sony-vaio modules if you know how, thats something i
cannot help you with cause im trying to figure that out as well.

I currently have a Sony Vaio Z21 with docking station, i could give you a
"call" i fits working. Cause if it Works, it would totally rule everything!

Concerning your second question: It totally depends on the company ur buying
from. Some companys do ship hardware with Linux installations but others
just sell Windows machines. Give them a call and keep asking (dont be afraid
to be a "pain in the ass"-customer!). 

In The Netherlands we have a few companies who sell machines without
operating systems or Linux, try to search for some shops in you area as
well, maybe you'll be lucky.

I hope I could be of any assistance to you.
Kind regards,
Roberto


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Verzonden: donderdag 28 juni 2012 12:26
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Onderwerp: [Sony-vaio-z-series] Some questions on buying a new Sony Z laptop

Hi everyone,

I'm new to the list. I am also a happy and satisfied owner of a 4 year
old Sony Z (VGN-SZ61XN_C) which has been running Ubuntu since day 1.
I'm now looking at buying a new Z laptop and I know what I want - sort
of. A powerful 13 inch Sony Z laptop that works well with Linux
(Ubuntu/debian)! I have a few questions I hope someone may have the
time to answer.

  Q1 Sony Z product/model codes:

I'm a bit confused as to the product/model codes Sony uses for the Z
series. From (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_VAIO_Z_series) I
gather there are today Z11, Z12, Z13, Z14 and Z21 but I can't really
figure out the differences between them.

I'm in Sweden and have today configured a Z series laptop on Sony's
Swedish home page. I ended up with a configured laptop that is listed
as both a SVZ1311C5E (as a product code) and a SV-Z1311C (as a
description). I assume that means a Z13 model.

    http://www.mobiletechreview.com/notebooks/Sony-Vaio-Z-2012.htm

leads me to believe that SVZ1311 which is the label used in the review
is indeed the same as for the laptop I've configured on Sony's Swedish
hompage. Is there any good information online on how to decode Sonys
product, model and series labels?

  Q2 Price reduction for not wanting Windows

Does anyone know if it's possible to get price reduction from Sony for
not wanting the Windows OEM license? My guess is no. I didn't manage
to get it 4 years ago anyway.

/Paul

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