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VAIO SZ Series Notebook - Premium Model

Model number: VGN-SZ791N/X
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.50 GHz, 6MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Business

Series Features: 13.3" LCD with XBRITE™ technology, Hybrid Graphics System, 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN, fingerprint sensor
Upgrade Features: Sprint® WWAN, 4GB RAM, Bluetooth, premium carbon fiber casing

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Powerful Performance

Next-generation hafnium-based Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9300 processor with 6MB L2 Cache and 4GB15 DDR2 system memory.

Toggle between an internal Intel® 965 graphics chip for optimal power consumption with excellent quality and an external NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8400M graphics chip for even more robust performance.

Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business/XP Professional downgrade

Advanced Security

Fingerprint biometrics is a convenient and secure way to protect your computer and store passwords with a simple swipe of your finger.

An integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant chip enhances security by allowing you to control access on a specific client/user basis.

G-Sensor™ Shock Protection judges whether or not a movement is risky, activating disk driveprotection only when your hardware is at risk.

Premium Mobility

Integrated wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) technology allows you to access the Sprint® Mobile Broadband Service18 to extend your wireless coverage beyond LAN accessnetworks and hotspots.

Incredibly slim and lightweight at 4.0lbs16 and 1.0” thin17 with a cutting-edge premium carbon-fiber casing.

Sony’s original SmartWi™ technology seamlessly integrates wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) technology, 802.11n wireless LAN and Bluetooth®5 technologies.

Product Specifications

Expansion Slots

  • Multimedia Card Reader : Memory Stick Duo™ with MagicGate® functionality ExpressCard®/34 Slot: 5-in-1 Memory Card Adaptor (VGP-MCA20A) supporting Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™, Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card, and MultiMediaCard (MMC) PCMCIA (Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support)

Hard Drive

  • Capacity : 250GB2
  • Impact Protection : G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection
  • Interface : Serial ATA
  • Speed : 5400rpm

Memory

  • Installed : 4GB15 (2GBx2) PC2-5300
  • Maximum : 4GB15
  • Speed : 667MHz
  • Type : DDR2

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
  • Estimated Battery Life : 3 to 6 hours7 (Standard Battery)
  • Power Requirements : 100W+10%

Software

  • Internet Services : AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - For new users only
  • Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business/XP Professional downgrade
  • Security and Anti-Virus Software : Norton 360™ All-In-One Security 60-day Trial
  • Sony® Software : Click to Disc®, LocationFree® Player * 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 Student10

Audio

  • Sound System : Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer

General

  • Action Buttons : S1, S2 (programmable), Wireless On/Off, stamina/speed hybrid graphics switch
  • Computer Type : Notebook
  • Security : Trusted Platform Module (TPM), TCG Ver.1.2 compliant Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
  • Type of Use : Ultra Portable

Hardware

  • Camera : Built-in MOTION EYE® Camera and Microphone
  • Keyboard : QWERTY (86 keys with 2.7mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch)
  • Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad

Networking/Modem

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Bluetooth® Technology5
  • Ethernet Protocol : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Ethernet Speed : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
  • Mobile Broadband : Sprint® Mobile Broadband Service18
  • Modem Type : Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
  • Wireless LAN : Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)3

Processor

  • Front Side Bus Speed : 800MHz
  • L2 Cache : 6MB
  • Speed : 2.50GHz1
  • Technology : Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology
  • Type : Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9300

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 12.5”(W) x 1.0"-1.5"(H) x 9.3”(D)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 4.0 lbs16 with Standard Battery

Display

  • Resolution : 1280x800
  • Screen Size : 13.3”11
  • Screen or Display Technology : WXGA razor thin LCD panel
  • XBRITE™ LCD Technology : Yes White LED back light for better quality and clarity

Graphics

  • Chipset : Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
  • Interface : VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
  • Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce(R) 8400M GS GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory of 1343MB (max.)13 and Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with Intel® Clear Video Technology Total Available Graphics Memory: 358MB (max.)13
  • Technology : Hybrid Graphics System
  • Video RAM : 64MB Dedicated Video RAM

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® Interface : 1 (4-pin IEEE 1394) interface6

Optical 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 DL Write : 4x max.
  • DVD-R Write : 8x max.
  • DVD-RAM Read : 5x max.
  • DVD-RAM Write : 5x max.
  • DVD-RW Write : 6x max.
  • DVD±RW : Yes4 (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM)

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Limited Warranty8
  • Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
  • Telephone Support : 1 year (toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/7)9

In the Box

  • Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20A)14
  • Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS10)
  • Power Cord
  • AC adapter (VGP-AC19V25)

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

Product Warranty

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

4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.

5. Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies.

6. 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.

7. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.

8. 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.

9. 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 applicable software vendor.

10. 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 do not 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 instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.

11. Viewable area measured diagonally.

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

13. 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 vaires depending on the operating condition and system memory size.

14. Does not support Memory Stick® media and Memory Stick PRO™ media using the MagicGate® function or high-speed data transfer. Supports memory cards with capacitities up to 8GB. Does not support 5.0V SmartMedia media or the ID function of SmartMedia media with IDs. Does not support the SD Memory Card media copyright protection function. This adapter has been tested with only Sony® branded Memory Stick PRO™ media. Sony® branded Memory Stick PRO™ media is recommended for use with this adapter.

15. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the operating system.

16. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate

17. Measured at the narrowest point

18. Subscription with Sprint® Mobile Broadband service required. See www.sony.com/sprint for complete offer details, price plans, service terms and conditions, and coverage map. Click the Sprint icon on your TX Series desktop or call 1-877-275-VAIO (8246) for service activation. Sprint Mobile Broadband Network reaches over 160 million people. Coverage not available everywhere (see coverage map for details). Requires new activation and one- or two-year subscriber agreement. Credit approval and $200 early termination fee applies. 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. My not be combinable with other offers. Device model subject to availability.

Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured to operate 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 in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combination of products you may choose to connect. 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 Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre-installed software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).

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