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VAIO TZ Series Notebook PC

Model number: VGN-TZ398U/XC
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor U7700 (1.33 GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate

Features: 2GB RAM, hybrid 64GB solid state drive and 320GB hard drive, external optical drive

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Product Specifications

Environmental Information

  • EPEAT™ : Meets Silver EPEAT™ Rating
  • ROHS® : CompliantFor more information: www.sony.com/recycle

Graphics

  • Chipset : Intel® 945GMS
  • Interface : VGA out with Smart Display Sensor
  • Processor : Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with Total Available Graphics Memory of 256MB (max.)10

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
  • Headphone Jack : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • Modem Jack : 1
  • Port Replicator Connector(s) : 1 (Bottom)
  • USB Port(s) : 2 (2.0 compliant)
  • VGA Output(s) : 1
  • i.LINK® Connection : 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)9

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL11)
  • Estimated Battery Life : 4.5-9.0 hours11 Standard Capacity Battery7.0-13.5 hours11 Large Capacity Battery
  • Power Requirements : 68W + 10%

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty12. See actual warranty for details.
  • Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
  • Telephone Support : 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/713

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 10.9"(W) x 0.88-1.17"(H) x 7.8"(D)8
  • Weight (Approx.) : 2.74 lbs.7 (with standard battery)

Audio

  • Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio

Expansion Slots

  • Multimedia Card Reader : One Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® functionalityOne ExpressCard® /34 slotOne Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot

Hard Drive

  • Capacity : 320GB2
  • Interface : Serial ATA
  • Speed : 5400rpm

Memory

  • Installed : 2GB PC2-4200 (2GBx1)
  • Maximum : 2GB
  • Speed : 533MHz
  • Type : DDR2

Processor

  • Front Side Bus Speed : 533MHz
  • L2 Cache : 2MB
  • Speed : 1.33GHz1
  • Technology : Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology
  • Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor U7700

Software

  • Internet Services : AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
  • Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate with SP1
  • Security and Anti-Virus Software : Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version
  • Sony® Software : Click to Disc™ Editor - DVD CreationVAIO Movie Story - Movie CreationVAIO Music Box - Playlist Creation*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200714

Display

  • Resolution : 1366 x 768
  • Screen Size : 11.1"6
  • Technology : WXGA
  • XBRITE-HiColor™ Technology : Yes

General

  • Action Buttons : Play/Pause/Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, AV Instant Mode, WLAN on/off, S1
  • Computer Type : Notebook
  • Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad
  • Security : Biometric Fingerprint SensorTrusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant
  • Type of Use : Ultra Portable

Hardware

  • Camera : Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 82 keys with 1.7mm stroke and 17mm pitch

Networking/Modem

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology16
  • Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
  • Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Mobile Broadband : Optional Sprint® Mobile Broadband service15
  • Modem Type : Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
  • Wireless LAN : Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)3

Regulation and Standard Compliance

  • ENERGY STAR® compliant : 4.0

Solid State Drive

  • Capacity : 64GB2
  • Interface : Ultra ATA

In the Box

  • Power Cord
  • Black Leather Proctection Case (VGP-CKTZ2/B)
  • Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL11)
  • Cleaning cloth
  • AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V13)
  • External DVD±R DL/DVD±RW Optical Drive5 (VGP-UDRW1)

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

Energy Star Product
  • DVD-R Recordable DVD Media - 25 Pack

    DVD-R Recordable DVD Media - 25 Pack

    $16.00

VIEW FOOTNOTES


1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.

2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.

3. Requires 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.

4. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.

5. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.

6. Viewable area measured diagonally.

7. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

8. Measured at the narrowest point

9. i.Link is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

10. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista® classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. Shared System Memory varies depending on the operating condition, driver software version and system memory size.

11. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions. Battery life will be shorter with models equipped with Instant Mode features.

12. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty, please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888-4SONYPC) or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.

13. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level phone support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the aplicable software vendor.

14. 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007 - This trial software will work only for 60 days after you first use it. You will not be able to use the software if you dont activate it as described the first time you use the software. You can activate the software by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. If you want to keep using the software after the 60-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual version. You can convert online by following the conversion instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.

15. Free Month Offer: Limited time offer. Subject to change. You will be charged a regular monthly fee for your selected connection card plan. A one month service credit will be applied to your account within 1-3 bill cycles. Service credit will be for the amount of the monthly rate charge only. See www.sony.com/sprint for complete offer details, price plans, service terms and conditions, and coverage map. Click the Sprint icon on your VAIO notebook’s desktop for service activation. Coverage not available everywhere – see coverage map for details. Credit approval and $200 early termination fee applies if not cancelled within the first 30 days. Service defaults to Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, where available, if Sprint Mobile Broadband Network is unavailable. Not available while roaming. Terms & Conditions and additional restrictions apply. May not be combined with other offers.

16. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices varies.

Computer Interface: For this product, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not manufactured to work with any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options except those mentioned here. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranties that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you may choose to connect to it. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony computer are subject to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency.

©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, XBRITE-HiColor, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, MOTION EYE, i.LINK and Click to Disc are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other coutries. Microsoft, Windows Live, OneCare, Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of SIG, Inc. Sprint and the “Moving Forward” logo are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. Energy Star and the Energy Star mark are registered U.S. marks All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Printed in U.S.A. 04/08.

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