Sony VAIO Z Series VGN Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
13.1"
Resolution
1366 x 768 (HD)
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 / 2.4 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS / Intel GMA 4500MHD
RAM
2 GB (1 x 2 GB)
Core Qty
Dual-Core
Storage
250 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony VAIO Z Series VGN
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.5 cm x 21.1 cm x 3.3 cm
Weight 1.5 kg
DISPLAY Sony VAIO Z Series VGN
Screen Size (Type) 13.1"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Features X BRITE-DuraView
PROCESSOR Sony VAIO Z Series VGN
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 / 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 3 MB
Front Side Bus 1066 MHz
64-bit Computing Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel GM45 Express
Platform Technology Intel Centrino 2
MEMORY Sony VAIO Z Series VGN
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB)
Max RAM Supported 4 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1066 MHz / PC3-8500
Rated Speed 1066 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 1
STORAGE Sony VAIO Z Series VGN
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 250 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM fixed
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD+R DL)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
AUDIO & VIDEO Sony VAIO Z Series VGN
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS / Intel GMA 4500MHD
Video Memory 128 MB
Video System Features Sony Hybrid Graphic System
Camera Yes
Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Sound Microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Sony VAIO Z Series VGN
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n (draft)
Wireless Controller Intel WiFi Link 5100
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
MODEM
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90, ITU V.92
BATTERY Sony VAIO Z Series VGN
Technology Lithium Ion
Battery Life Up to 6 hours
INPUT Sony VAIO Z Series VGN
Type Keyboard, touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Sony VAIO Z Series VGN
Slots 2 x memory (1 free)
1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
Interfaces 1 x audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) 4 PIN FireWire
2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm
1 x docking / port replicator
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, Memory Stick Duo)
SOFTWARE Sony VAIO Z Series VGN
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade
Software Included VAIO Help and Support, VAIO Music Box, AOL Online (90 days trial), Microsoft Works 9 SE, Microsoft Office 2007 (60 days trial), VAIO Movie Story, VAIO Media Plus
MISCELLANEOUS Sony VAIO Z Series VGN
Cables Included Power cable
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features G-Sensor Shock Protection
Compliant Standards RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 1 year
Model Number Z530N/B

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