VAIO TZ Series Notebook : VGN-TZ298N/XC

VAIO® TZ Series Notebook - Premium Model : Price ~ $3,699.99

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor U7700 (1.33GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Business

Series Features: 11.1" LCD XBRITE-HiColor™, Sprint® Mobile Broadband Wireless WAN, 1.3M camera, Bluetooth®, fingerprint sensor
Upgrade Features: Hybrid 64GB Solid State Drive, 250GB hard drive, external DVD±R/RW DL optical drive

Features

Be the envy of your next business meeting. The sleek and incredibly portable VAIO® TZ notebook, with its premium carbon fiber finish is a real attention-grabber. The razor-thin 11.1" LCD panel displays DVDs in beautiful color and showcases Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business with style and class. And when you're on the go, the integrated WWAN will keep you connected via the lightning-quick Sprint Mobile Broadband Service. Included in this power-packed notebook PC is a 64GB Solid State Drive for rapid boot-ups and a 250GB hard drive for storing all of your files and media with ease. A leather protective case and a speedy external DVD±R double layer/DVD±RW drive are also included.

Maximum mobile performance
Cutting-edge mobile performance with an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor14 U7700 that provides the power of a larger PC in an ultra-portable form factor.

Pre-installed with Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business/XP Professional downgrade.

Featuring a 64GB2 Solid State Drive (SSD) for rapid boot-ups, quicker application launches and greater durability. A 250GB Hard Drive is also included to provide ample room for storage2.

Peace-of-mind security features include biometric fingerprint sensor and Trusted Platform Module.

Built-in highly miniaturized MOTION EYE® camera built into the razor-thin LCD panel for video conferencing with colleagues, friends and family16.

Sleek and ultra-portable design
Sleek, durable and ultra-portable at 2.65 lbs15 (with standard battery) and less than 1" thin3.

Exquisite premium carbon-fiber casing provides enhanced durability, lighter weight and an elegant look.

11.1" WXGA widescreen display12 with XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology delivers brilliant colors and razor-sharp detail.

Get up to 4 to 8.5 hours of standard battery life8 for increased productivity on-the-go.

Includes an elegant leather protection case that matches the sleek look of your TZ notebook and an external DVD±R DL/DVD±RW optical drive6.

Innovative keyboard design was created for ease of use and a smart, sophisticated look.

Wireless freedom
Integrated Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) technology17 through Sprint® Mobile Broadband service with EVDO Revision A technology for blazing-fast wireless access beyond LAN networks and hotspots.

Next generation 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN technology4 offers a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range.

Integrated Bluetooth® technology lets you wirelessly connect compatible peripherals like speakers, mice and headphones.

Energy efficient
The VAIO® TZ notebook holds an environmental rating of Silver from EPEAT™.

The VAIO® TZ notebook is ENERGY STAR qualified, which means that it uses less power and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict enrgy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy.

Product Specifications




License Agreements
End User License Agreements
Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.) : 2.65 lbs15 with standard battery

Dimensions (Approx.) : 10.9"(W) 0.8" - 1.17"(H) 7.8"(D)15

Hard Drive
Capacity : 250GB2

Interface : Serial ATA

Speed : 5400rpm

Hardware
Keyboard : QWERTY (82 keys with 1.7mm stroke and 17mm pitch)

Camera : Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone

General
Computer Type : Notebook

Type of Use : Ultra Portable

Action Buttons : AV Mode (DVD/CD Instant On without booting up the operating system) Play/Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forword, Eject, Wireless On/Off

Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad

Security : Biometric Fingerprint Sensor Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant

Power
Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL11)

Estimated Battery Life : 4.5-9.0 hours8 (Standard Capacity Battery) 7.0-13.5 hours8 (Large Capacity Battery)

Power Requirements : 68W+10%

Solid State Drive
Capacity : 64GB2

Interface : Ultra ATA

Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader : Memory Stick PRO™/Memory Stick Duo™ (with MagicGate® functionality) One Secure Digital (SD™ media card) Slot One ExpressCard® /34 Slot

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty : 1 Year9

Telephone Support : 1 year (toll-free assistance, available 24-hours, 7-days-a-week)10

Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Audio
Sound System : Windows® sound system compatible Dolby® Headphone Dolby® Virtual Speaker Built-in stereo speakers

Graphics
Processor : Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with Total Available Graphics Memory 256MB (max.)13

Chipset : Intel® 945GMS

Interface : VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

Processor
Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor U7700

Speed : 1.33GHz1

Front Side Bus Speed : 533MHz

L2 Cache : 2MB

Technology : Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology14

Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

Ethernet Speed : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T

Modem Type : Integrated V.92/V.90 modem (RJ-11)

Wireless LAN : Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)4

Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Bluetooth® Technology5

Wireless WAN : Optional Sprint® Mobile Broadband service17

Software
Operating System : Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business/XP Professional downgrade

Internet Services : AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only

Anti-Virus and Recovery Software : Norton 360™ All-In-One Security 60-day Trial

Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Small Business 200711

Sony® Original Software : Click to Disc™ - DVD Creation SmartWi™ Technology LocationFree® Player Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software and trial applications.

Display
Screen or Display Technology : WXGA LCD

Screen Size : 11.1" Razor-Thin Panel12 LED backlight for brilliant colors and clarity

Resolution : 1366x768

XBRITE-HiColor™ Technology : Yes

Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port : 1

Headphone Jack : 1

Modem Jack : 1

Microphone Input : 1

i.LINK® Interface : 1 (4-pin) interface7 (IEEE 1394)

Memory Stick® Media Slot : 1

Secure Digital Slot : 1

Port Replicator Connector(s) : 1 (Bottom)

USB Port(s) : 2 (2.0 compliant)

DC-In : 1

VGA Output(s) : 1

Memory
Type : DDR2

Installed : 2GB (2GBx1)

Maximum : 2GB

Speed : 533MHz

VAIO TZ Series Notebook PC spec price : VGN-TZ295N/XC


Model Number: VGN-TZ295N/XC
VAIO® TZ Series Notebook PC
Price : ~ $3,499.99
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor U7700 (1.33 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Business

Series Features: 11.1" LCD with XBRITE-HiColor™, Sprint® Mobile Broadband Wireless WAN, 1.3M camera, Bluetooth®, fingerprint sensor
Upgrade Features: 64GB Solid State Drive (SSD), premium carbon fiber casing and leather case

Features

Reap the benefits of a Solid State Drive. Performance is taken to the next plateau with faster and more reliable solid state drive on this premium carbon fiber VAIO® TZ notebook. The included leather case will protect the ultra-portable notebook-weighing in at 2.65 lbs with 4 to 8.5 hours of standard battery life and durable, lightweight casing. And with an Intel® Core™2 Duo processor, Bluetooth® technology and integrated Wireless WAN using optional Sprint® Mobile Broadband Service, you'll be able to stay connected and productive when on the go. An 11.1" display with XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology delivers stunning clarity and true-to-life color, which is great for viewing movies on long flights. You can also create and record up to 8.5GB of data with the DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive.

Maximum mobile performance
Cutting-edge mobile performance with an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor14 that provides the power of a larger PC in an ultra-portable form factor.

Featuring a 64GB Solid State Drive (SSD) for rapid boot-ups, quicker application launches and greater durability.

Advanced DVD±R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive6 for enhanced storage and multimedia capabilities.

Built-in highly miniaturized MOTION EYE® camera built into the razor-thin LCD panel for video conferencing with colleagues, friends and family16.

Sleek and ultra-portable design
Sleek, durable and ultra-portable at 2.65 lbs15 (with standard battery) and less than 1" thin3.

An improved lightweight and especially robust premium carbon-fiber casing provides enhanced durability, lighter weight and a sleek look.

11.1" WXGA widescreen display12 with XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology delivers brilliant colors and razor-sharp detail.

Get up to 4.5 to 8.5 hours of standard battery life8 for increased productivity on-the-go.

Includes an elegant leather protection case that matches the sleek look of your TZ notebook.

Wireless freedom
Integrated wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) technology17 through Sprint Mobile Broadband service with EVDO Revision A technology for blazing-fast wireless access beyond LAN networks and hotspots.

Next generation 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN technology4 offers a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range.

Product Specifications

License Agreements
End User License Agreements
Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.) : 2.65 lbs15 with standard battery

Dimensions (Approx.) : 10.9"(W) 0.8" - 1.17"(H) 7.8"(D)15

Hardware
Keyboard : QWERTY (82 keys with 1.7mm stroke and 17mm pitch)

Camera : Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone

General
Computer Type : Notebook

Type of Use : Ultra Portable

Action Buttons : AV Mode (DVD/CD Instant On) Play/Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forword, Eject, Wireless On/Off

Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad

Security : Biometric Fingerprint Sensor Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant

Power
Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL11)

Estimated Battery Life : 4.5-8.5 hours8 (Standard Capacity Battery) 7.0-13.0 hours8 (Large Capacity Battery)

Power Requirements : 68W+10%

Solid State Drive
Capacity : 64GB2

Interface : Ultra ATA

Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader : Memory Stick PRO™ (with MagicGate® functionality) Media Slot One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) Media Slot One ExpressCard® /34 Slot

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty : 1 Year9

Telephone Support : 1 year (toll-free assistance, available 24-hours, 7-days-a-week)10

Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Audio
Sound System : Windows® sound system compatible Dolby® Headphone Dolby® Virtual Speaker Built-in stereo speakers

Optical Drive #1
DVD±RW : Yes6 (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM Drive)

CD Read : 24x max.

CD-R Write : 24x max.

CD-RW Write : 16x max.

DVD Read : 8x max.

DVD+R DL Write : 4x max.

DVD+R Write : 8x max.

DVD+RW Write : 8x max.

DVD-R Write : 8x max.

DVD-RW Write : 6x max.

DVD-R DL Write : 4x max.

DVD-RAM Read : 5x max.

DVD-RAM Write : 5x max.

Graphics
Processor : Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with Total Available Graphics Memory of 256MB (max.)13

Chipset : Intel® 945GMS

Interface : VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

Processor
Type : Intel­® Core™ 2 Duo Processor U7700

Speed : 1.33GHz1

Front Side Bus Speed : 533MHz

L2 Cache : 2MB

Technology : Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology14

Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

Ethernet Speed : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T

Modem Type : Integrated V.92/V.90 modem (RJ-11)

Wireless LAN : Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)4

Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Bluetooth® Technology5

Wireless WAN : Sprint® Mobile Broadband service17

Software
Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business/XP Professional downgrade

Internet Services : AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only

Anti-Virus and Recovery Software : Norton 360™ All-In-One Security 60-day Trial

Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Small Business 200711

Sony® Original Software : Click to Disc® - DVD Creation SmartWi™ Technology LocationFree Player® Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software and trial applications.

Display
Screen or Display Technology : WXGA LCD

Screen Size : 11.1" Razor-Thin Panel12 LED backlight for brilliant colors and clarity

Resolution : 1366x768

XBRITE-HiColor™ Technology : Yes

Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port : 1

Headphone Jack : 1

Modem Jack : 1

Microphone Input : 1

i.LINK® Interface : 1 (4-pin) interface7 (IEEE 1394)

Memory Stick® Media Slot : 1

Secure Digital Slot : 1

Port Replicator Connector(s) : 1 (Bottom)

USB Port(s) : 2 (2.0 compliant)

DC-In : 1

VGA Output(s) : 1

Memory
Type : DDR2

Installed : 2GB (2GBx1)

Maximum : 2GB

Speed : 533MHz



Vaio spec price and review : VGN-TZ2500 Premium


Price ~ $2,949.98

Ultra-portable, ultra-sleek, ultra-powerful
MAXIMUM MOBILE PERFORMANCE
Cutting-edge mobile performance with an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo
processor that provides the power of a larger PC in an ultra-portable
form factor.
Featuring a 64GB Solid State Drive (SSD) for rapid boot-ups, quicker
application launches and greater durability.
Choose between an optional integrated DVD±R Double Layer/DVD±RW
drive or integrated 250GB Hard Drive for enhanced storage and
multimedia capabilities.
Built-in highly miniaturized MOTION EYE® camera built into the razor-thin
LCD panel for video conferencing with colleagues, friends and family .
SLEEK AND ULTRA-PORTABLE DESIGN
Sleek, durable and ultra-portable at 2.65 lbs (weight will vary based
on configuration) and less than 1" thin .
An improved lightweight casing provides enhanced durability, lighter
weight and a sleek look.
11.1" WXGA widescreen display with XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology
delivers brilliant colors and razor-sharp detail.
Get up to 4.5 to 8.5 hours of standard battery life for increased
productivity on-the-go.
Available in three colors: Premium Black Carbon Fiber, Handmade
Bordeaux Red or standard Black.
WIRELESS FREEDOM
Integrated wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) technology through
optional Sprint Mobile Broadband service with EVDO Revision A
technology for blazing-fast wireless access beyond LAN networks and
hotspots.
Next generation 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN technology offers a
massive boost in wireless connection speed and range.
At 2.65 lbs (weight will vary slightly based on configuration) with 4.5 to 8.5
hours of standard battery life , 64GB Solid State Drive and choice of three
colors, the VAIO® TZ notebook is built for ultra-portable performance. And
with an 11.1” display with XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology, an Intel®
Core™ 2 Duo processor and integrated wireless Wide Area Network
(WAN) technology through optional Sprint® Mobile Broadband Service ,
you’ll be able to stay connected and productive wherever you find
yourself.
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Specifications

General

Computer Type: Notebook

Type of Use: Ultra Portable

Action Buttons: AV Mode (DVD/CD Instant On)

Play/Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forword, Eject,

Wireless On/Off

Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad

Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant

Hardware

Keyboard: QWERTY (82 keys with 1.7mm stroke and

17mm pitch)

Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone

Processor

Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor U7700

Speed: 1.33GHz

Front Side Bus Speed: 533MHz

L2 Cache: 2MB

Technology: Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology

Memory

Type: DDR2

Installed: 2GB (2GBx1) or 1GB (1GBx1)

Maximum: 2GB

Speed: 533MHz

Hard Drive

Capacity: 250GB (option available based on

configuration)

Speed: 5400rpm

Interface: Serial ATA

Optical Drive #1

DVD+R DL Write: 4x max.

DVD+R Write: 8x max.

DVD+RW Write: 8x max.

DVD-R Write: 8x max.

DVD-RW Write: 6x max.

CD-R Write: 24x max.

CD-RW Write: 16x max.

DVD±RW: Option available based on configuration

(DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM Drive)

CD Read: 24x max.

DVD Read: 8x max.

DVD-RAM Write: 5x max.

DVD-R DL Write: 4x max.

DVD-RAM Read: 5x max.

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: Memory Stick PRO™ (with

MagicGate® functionality) Media Slot

One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) Media Slot

One ExpressCard® /34 Slot

Solid State Drive

Capacity: Ultra ATA

Audio

Sound System: Windows® sound system compatible

Dolby® Headphone

Dolby® Virtual Speaker

Built-in stereo speakers

Display

Screen or Display Technology: WXGA LCD

Screen Size: 11.1" Razor-Thin Panel

LED backlight for brilliant colors and clarity

Resolution: 1366x768

XBRITE-HiColor™ Technology: Yes

Graphics

Processor: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with

Total Available Graphics Memory of 251MB (max.)

with 1GB Memory or Total Available Graphics Memory

of 256MB (max.) with 2GB Memory
Inputs and Outputs

Ethernet Port: 1

Headphone Jack: 1

i.LINK® Interface: 1 (4-pin) interface (IEEE 1394)

Memory Stick® Media Slot: 1

Modem Jack: 1

Secure Digital Slot: 1

Microphone Input: 1

Port Replicator Connector(s): 1 (Bottom)

USB Port(s): 2 (2.0 compliant)

VGA Output(s): 1

DC-In: 1

Networking/Modem

Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

Ethernet Speed: 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T

Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 modem (RJ-11)

Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network

Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)

Wireless WAN: Optional Sprint® Mobile Broadband

service

Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP

Bluetooth® Technology

Power

Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery

(VGP-BPL11) or Large Capacity Lithium-ion Battery

(VGP-BPX11)

Estimated Battery Life: 4.5-8.5 hours (Standard Capacity

Battery)

7.0-13.0 hours (Large Capacity Battery)

Power Requirements: 68W+10%

Software

Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista®

Business or Home Premium

Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users

Only

Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day

Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student

2007 or Small Business 2007

Sony® Original Software: Click to Disc™ Editor - DVD

Creation

SmartWi™ Technology

*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your

PC for a complete list of software and trial

applications.

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty: 1 Year

Telephone Support: 1 year (toll-free assistance, available

24-hours, 7-days-a-week)

Online and Email Support: Support available from

http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Dimensions

Weight: 2.65 lbs (weight will vary based on

configuration)

Measurements: 10.9"(W) 0.8" - 1.17"(H) 7.8"(D)

Supplied Accessories

Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL11) or

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPX11)

AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V13)

Power Cord

Cleaning Cloth

External DVD±R DL/DVD± RW Drive (depending on

configuration)

Optional Accessories

Port Replicator (VGP-PRTZ1)

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPX11)

Standard Battery (VGP-BPL11)

Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V10)

Additional AC adapter(VGP-AC16V13)

Bluetooth® Presentation Controller (VGP-BRMP10)

Privacy Filter (VGP-FL13)