Controversy: Sony SZ160 – Confusion Over Carbon Color and Carbon Fiber

The Inquirer is reporting that Sony’s VAIO SZ160P and SZ160P/C notebooks and model numbers are leaving people (and Sony’s tech support and sales people) confused, as some models maybe shipping as “carbon coloured” with plastic casings rather than being made out of carbon fibre. This information came out of a couple of forum threads at NotebookReview.com. This concerns the differences between the P and P/C models as well as variations between countries. Note that we don’t have the full details yet, and will post them as soon as we have them.

New 13.3-inch Sony Notebooks

MobileWhack has news of updates to the Sony ‘S’ lineup – including the introduction of Intel Core Duo and Core Solo CPUs.

Core Duo Lineup: (T2300, 1.66GHz CPU with 667MHz FSB)
– Sony VAIO VGN-SZ81PS1

Core Solo Lineup: (T1300 1.66GHz CPU with 667MHz FSB)
– Sony VAIO VGN-SZ81PS2, VGN-SZ81PS3A, VGN-SZ81PS4

Sony VAIO VGN-SZ170P/C

MFR’s Description:Messaging : It’s ultra-thin and ultra-light yet boasts a 13.3″ widescreen display11 with XBRITEâ„¢ technology, ideal for your mobile needs. It’s packed with features including Hybrid Graphic System which let you switch from internal graphics for battery efficiency and external graphics for robust performance. … Read more

Sony VAIO VGN TX790P

MFR’s Description: Amazingly light and thin, the TX series notebook features a case made from a combination of carbon fiber and carbon composite materials, increasing rigidity and durability while greatly reducing weight. We kept the power, speed, battery life, durability, and stunning looks, but we … Read more