I know that the various model numbers sound confusing, but they aren’t, if you remember a few things:
Above all else, they are basically the same machine with minor differences (albeit expensive ones). If you want to buy one of these, you basically select from the options below:
SSD = Solid State Drive
All Models:
1) They either ship with 1GB or 2GB of memory
2) There are two CPUs: Intel Core 2 Duo U7500 (1.06GHz) or U7600 (1.2GHz)
United Kingdom models with North American equivalents
Similar to Sony VAIO TZ191N
– VGN-TZ12VN/X.CEK – Black Carbon Fibre, 32GB SSD, 2GB Memory, Vista Business, Intel Core 2 Duo U7600
– VGN-TZ11VN/X.CEK – Black Carbon Fibre, 100GB HDD, 2GB Memory, Vista Business, Intel Core 2 Duo U7600
Similar to Sony VAIO TZ170N
– VGN-TZ11XN/B.CEK – Natural Black, 100GB HDD, 2GB Memory, Vista Business, Intel Core 2 Duo U7500, Fingerprint sensor
– VGN-TZ10XN/B.CEK – Natural Black, 100GB HDD, 2GB Memory, Vista Business, Intel Core 2 Duo U7500, No fingerprint sensor
Similar to Sony VAIO TZ150N
– VGN-TZ12MN/N.CEK – Platinum Sand, 100GB HDD, 2GB Memory, Vista Business, Intel Core 2 Duo U7500
– VGN-TZ11MN/N.CEK – Platinum Sand, 80GB HDD, 1GB Memory, Vista Business, Intel Core 2 Duo U7500
– VGN-TZ10MN/N.CEK – Platinum Sand, 60GB HDD, 1GB Memory, Vista home Premium, Intel Core 2 Duo U7500
US / North American models
1) There are four colors: Black (Classic Black), Champagne, Bordeaux Red, and Premium Black.
2) They either ship with 100GB mechanical hard drives, or 32GB Solid State Drives
3) The Bordeaux Red and Premium Black are limited edition models.
4) All are available on or about July 31, 2007, except the TZ180N, which is available on/after August 7, 2007.
Sony VAIO TZ150N
Start at $2299.99, Weigh 2.7, 1GB Memory, Intel Core 2 Duo U7500, 100GB Hard Drive
– Sony VAIO VGN-TZ150N/B : Black colored.
– Sony VAIO VGN-TZ150N/N : Champagne colored.
Sony VAIO TZ170N
Starts at $2699.99, Same as VAIO TZ150N, with 2GB Memory
– Sony VAIO VGN-TZ170N/B : Black colored.
Sony VAIO TZ180N
Starts at $3099, Weighs 2.7lbs, 2GB Memory, Intel Core 2 Duo U7600, 100GB Hard Drive
– Sony VAIO VGN-TZ180N/RC : Bordeaux Red, Limited Edition, Leather case included.
Sony VAIO TZ190N
Starts at $3199.99, Weighs 2.6 pounds, 2GB Memory, Intel Core 2 Duo U7600, 32GB Solid State Drive.
– Sony VAIO VGN-TZ190N/B : Black, Leather case included.
Sony VAIO TZ191N
Starts at $3299.99, Same technical specifications as the VAIO TZ190N
– Sony VAIO VGN-TZ191N/X : Premium Black, Limited Edition, Handcrafted, Leather case included.