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VAIO Z Series Notebook PC

Model number: VGN-Z698Y/X
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P9600 (2.66GHz, 6MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate

Model Features: 13.1" LCD, 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD, RAID technology, Blu-ray Disc™ R/W, Verizon Mobile Broadband, Hybrid Graphics
Laser Engraving

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Powerful Mobile Performance

Enjoy the powerful performance of Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P9600 processors (2.66GHz1)with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology – the latest chipset from Intel®.

The VAIO® Z notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate 64-bit.

Featuring a dual channel 256GB6 solid state drive with RAID technology. The result is quicker boot-up times, faster application launches and overall enhanced performance. Solid state drive technology has no moving parts, so you get a more durable storage solution less prone to physical damage.

Environmentally Engineered Features

Energy-efficient 25 watt Intel® Centrino® 2 processors offer all the performance at lower power consumption.

By using a mercury-free backlit LED display, the VAIO® Z notebook keeps one less chemical out of both your home and the landfills.

Endless Features

An HDMI™ output17 delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable so you can enjoy HD entertainment on your compatible big screen TV without a myriad of extra cables (HDMI™ cable sold separately).

G-Sensor™ Shock Protection technology makes your data even less vulnerable to loss or damage. When the built-in 3D acceleration sensor detects a risky movement, the HDD-head will lock up to secure its position and help protect the disc from scratching.

Wireless Freedom

Your friends, your news, and your entertainment when you need it. The VAIO® Lifestyle PC lets you browse the web in more places with Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Built-In, America's largest and most reliable 3G network18.

Built-in Wireless-N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed and range3.

Extend the reach of your Z notebook with Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® technology16 that is ideal for advanced wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to Bluetooth® technology enabled speakers or headphones.

Product Specifications

Environmental Information

  • ROHS® : Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco

Graphics

  • Chipset : Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
  • Graphics Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory of 2010MB (max.) and Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video Technology with Total Available Graphics Memory: 1750MB (max.)10
  • Graphics Technology : Hybrid Graphics System
  • Graphics Video RAM : 256MB of dedicated video RAM
  • Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™ : 1920x1080
  • Max. External Resolution via DVI : 1920x1200
  • Max. External Resolution via VGA : 2048x1536

Memory

  • Installed Memory : 4GB15 PC3-8500 (2GBx2)
  • Memory Type/Speed : DDR3/1066MHz
  • Max. Memory : 4GB15

Processor

  • Processor Speed : 2.66GHz1
  • Processor Technology : Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
  • Processor Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P9600
  • Front Side Bus Speed : 1066MHz
  • L2 Cache : 6MB

Solid State Drive

  • Capacity : 256GB2 (128GBx2)
  • Interface : Serial ATA
  • Technology : RAID 0

Audio

  • Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio

Expansion Slots

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

Hardware

  • Camera : Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Optical Drive

  • BD-R DL Read / Write : 2x max.
  • BD-R Read / Write : 2x max.
  • BD-RE DL Read / Write : 2x max.
  • BD-RE Read / Write : 2x max.
  • BD-ROM Read : 2x max.
  • CD Support : Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
  • DVD Support : Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)
  • Optical Drive Support - Blu-ray Disc™ : Read20 / Write21 (BD-R/BD-RE/BR-ROM)

Service and Warranty Information

  • Toll-Free Phone Support : 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/713
  • International Service : 1 year international service plan available. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty12. See actual warranty for details.
  • 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

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 12.4"(W) x 1.0-1.3"(H) x 8.3"(D)7,8
  • Weight (Approx.) : 3.42 lbs7 (with standard capacity battery)

Display

  • Backlight Technology : LED
  • Resolution : 1600 x 900
  • Screen Size : 13.1"6
  • XBRITE-DuraView™ Technology : Yes

General

  • Action Buttons : S1, S2, WLAN / Bluetooth® on / off, Performace Select
  • Computer Type : Notebook
  • Pointing Device : Electro-static touch pad
  • Security : Biometric Fingerprint Sensor Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant
  • Type of Use : Ultra-portable

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
  • HDMI® Output(s) : 117
  • Headphone Output(s) : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • Modem Jack : 1
  • Port Replicator Connector : 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-BPS12)
  • Estimated Battery Life : 2.0 to 6.0 hours11 Standard Capacity Battery 3.0 to 9.0 hours11 Large Capacity Battery
  • Power Requirements : 100W + 10%

Software

  • Anti-Virus Software : Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version5
  • Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate 64-bit
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200714
  • VAIO® Multimedia Suite : VAIO® Startup Assistant Click to Disc Editor - Import, Edit, Burn VAIO® Movie Story - Simple Movie Creation VAIO® MusicBox - Music by Mood VAIO® Media plus - Multimedia Streaming Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology 16
  • Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T (Gigabit)
  • Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Mobile Broadband : Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Built-In18
  • Modem Type : Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
  • Wi-Fi : Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN(802.11a/b/g/n)3

In the Box

  • Power Cable
  • Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS12)
  • AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V26)

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

  • 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. Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version - This trial software will work for ninety (90) 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 90-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual version. You can covert online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.

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 varies depending on the operating condition, version of device driver 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. Video recording to Blu-ray Disc™ media is done in MPEG2 and AVC formats only.

16. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.

17. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™ connector. Image quality will vary.

18. Subscription with a third party carrier is required. Service activation and other fees apply. Terms & Conditions and additional restrictions apply.

19. Compatibility and performance in a 64-bit environment may vary. Check with the manufacturer of your software or accessory to ensure you have the latest updates.

20. Certain circumstances may limit / prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback. For optimal performance, download all updates from http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.


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.

©2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, the Sony logo, the VAIO logo XBRITE-DuraView, Memory Stick PRO, MOTION EYE, G-Sensor, MagicGate, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Live, OneCare and 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 and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Printed in U.S.A. 03/09.

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