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VAIO Z Series Notebook PC

Model number: VGN-Z820G/B
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64bit
Features: 13.1" LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB (7200rpm) HDD, Hybrid Graphics, DVD burning, Verizon Mobile Broadband, GPS, HDMI™ out
Laser Engraving

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Built for business, the VGN-Z820G/B VAIO® Z notebook fuses portability with power. Barely tipping the scales at 3.3 pounds with standard battery, the Z also features a scratch-resistant 13.1" display with LED backlight and comes encased in durable carbon fiber to withstand the rigors of the road. This mobile workstation is backed by powerful Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor technology and features a hybrid graphics system that lets you select your graphics performance on the fly—no reboot necessary. Additional features include an integrated camera and microphone, HDMI™ output and G-Sensor™ Shock Protection.

Powerful Mobile Performance

Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8700 processor (2.53GHz1) with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology.

The VAIO® Z notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional14/ XP Professional downgrade.

4GB of pre-installed system memory.

Uncompromising elegance weaved into a 3.30 lb5 (with standard battery) go-anywhere package.

Enjoy a 13.1"4 (1600x900) LED backlit widescreen display, with a scratch resistant LCD, for a brighter, crisper, tougher display.

Store your important documents, business presentations and projects on the ample 320GB2 Serial ATA 7200rpm hard disk drive.

Environmentally Engineered Features

Energy-efficient 25 watt Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology offers 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™ output20 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).

A built-in biometric fingerprint scanner makes authentication and secure access quick and easy – you only need your fingerprint.

A hybrid graphics system lets you set graphics performance on the fly – no reboot necessary.

Stay connected to colleagues and family while on the road with real-time video conferencing3 using the integrated MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology.

G-Sensor™ Shock Protection technology locks up your hard disk drive when it senses a sudden movement to secure its position and help protect the disk from scratching.

Wireless Freedom

Your friends, your news, and your entertainment when you need it. The VAIO® Z Series lets you browse the web in more places with Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Built-In, America's largest and most reliable 3G network15.

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® technology17 that's ideal for connecting to other Bluetooth-enabled peripherals.

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 2013MB (max.) and Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video Technology with Total Available Graphics Memory: 1695MB (max.)11
  • Graphics Technology : Hybrid Graphics System18
  • Graphics Video RAM : 256MB of dedicated video RAM
  • Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™ : 1920x1080
  • Max. External Resolution via VGA : 2048x1536

Memory

  • Installed Memory : 4GB2 PC3-8500 (2GBx2)
  • Memory Type/Speed : DDR3/1066MHz
  • Max. Memory : 8GB2

Processor

  • Processor Speed : 2.53GHz1
  • Processor Technology : Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology
  • Processor Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8700
  • Front Side Bus Speed : 1066MHz
  • L2 Cache : 3MB

Start-up Times

  • Average Boot Time : 60 sec21
  • Average Resume Time from Suspend : 2 sec21
  • First Boot Time : 5 min22

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR) 17
  • Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T (Gigabit)
  • Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • GPS : Yes23
  • Mobile Broadband : Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Built-In15
  • Modem Type : Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
  • Wi-Fi : Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)3

Audio

  • Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio

Expansion Slots

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

Hardware

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

Optical Drive

  • CD Support : Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
  • DVD Support : Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)

Service and Warranty Information

  • Toll-Free Phone Support : 1 year toll-free technical assistance available 24/710 at 888-476-6972
  • Onsite/In-Home Service : 1 year limited warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service19. See actual warranty for details.
  • International Service : 1 year international service plan. 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 : Available at http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Storage

  • Impact Protection : G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection
  • Speed : 7200rpm
  • Storage Capacity : 320GB2
  • Storage Type : Serial ATA

Display

  • Backlight Technology : LED
  • Resolution : 1600 x 900
  • Screen Size : 13.1"4

General

  • Action Buttons : S1, S2, Wireless / 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) : 120
  • 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)7

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
  • Estimated Battery Life : Up to 5.5 hours8 Standard Capacity Battery

    Up to 8.0 hours8 Large Capacity Battery
  • Power Requirements : 121W + 10%

Software

  • Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-Day Trial Offer16
  • Operating System : Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit14 with XP Professional downgrade disc
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Small Business 200713 Microsoft® Streets and Trips23
  • The VAIO® Software Experience : VAIO Care™ - System diagnostics and maintenance
  • VAIO® Multimedia Suite : VAIO® Movie Story - Simple Movie Creation VAIO® Media plus - Multimedia Streaming Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 12.4"(W) x 1.0-1.3"(H) x 8.3"(D)5,6
  • Weight (Approx.) : 3.30 lbs5 (with standard capacity battery)

In the Box

  • Power Cord
  • Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery
  • AC Adapter

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

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

    DVD-R Recordable DVD Media - 25 Pack

    $16.00

  • Windows® 7 Ultimate Upgrade

    Windows® 7 Ultimate Upgrade

    $219.99

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.

4. Viewable area measured diagonally.

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

6. Measured at the narrowest point

7. 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.

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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows 7® classification of graphics memory, which varies depending on the operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size.

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

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. Broadband Service sold separately. Service activation fee of $35 may apply. Mobile Broadband is available to more than 262 million people in 258 major metro areas in the U.S. Offers and coverage, varying by service, not available everywhere. Network details & coverage maps at vzw.com. ©2009 Verizon Wireless. All company names, trademarks, logos, and copyrights not property of Verizon Wireless are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved

16. Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-day subscription is pre-installed on your Sony VAIO PC. You need to activate the software for the product to work. After your 30-days are finished, buy Norton Internet Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and identify theft.

17. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.

18. Windows 7® is required for feature functionality. Rebooting is necessary on pre-installed and downgraded Windows® XP Professional models.

19. When available, Sony will provide Onsite/In-Home Service in fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for details. Onsite/In-Home Service will be provided via third-party technician to be dispatched as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite/In-Home Service may not be available in all locations.

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

21. Based on original factory image and will vary with product configuration changes and additional software added to the hard drive.

22. Excluding end user interaction

23. GPS is available in the US only

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, Memory Stick PRO, MOTION EYE, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft and Windows 7 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. Symantec, the Symantec Logo, and Norton Internet Security are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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