Sony VAIO VGN-FZ240N-B 15.4" Laptop Review

Sony one of the leading manufacturer of Laptops has released lightweight namely,Sony VAIO VGN-FZ240N/B. The Sony VAIO VGN-FZ240N/B laptop computer is crafted with an aesthetic touch and careful attention to detail. Offering a brilliantly colorful 15.4 inch XBRITE-ECO display, this 5.75-pound laptop maximizes LCD space with advanced space-saving engineering techniques, including a reconfigured battery and motherboard design. It's packed with entertainment features, including embedded A/V controls for one-touch access to your music, movies and pictures. A built-in 1.3-megapixel Webcam and microphone are seamlessly integrated into the durable silver magnesium chassis so you can video chat with friends, family and co-workers. The details related to the specs of the device are discussed below.

Sony VAIO VGN-FZ240N/B Laptop Specification :

• Display: 15.4" LCD
• Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7250
• Storage: 250 GB hard drive (Serial ATA)
• RAM: 2 GB RAM (expandable up to 4GB of RAM)
• Optical Drive: A CD R/RW with integrated DVD +/- R RW dual layer DVD burner
• OS: Windows Vista Business
• Imaging: Integrated Web Cam
• Weight: 5.75 lbs

Price : $1,449.99 from [sony.laptops]This is a good midrange entry from Sony. I like that the body is made of a Magnesium alloy, it really feels sturdy to the touch and stays very cool. It is fairly light weight for a 15.4 inch Laptop and has a good low profile. The battery life however seems to be about average.

The good news though is that it is a fairly powerful laptop. The 2.0ghz T7250 is a great processor and enables the user to do a great deal of multitasking. The video card is integrated and derives it's video memory from the system memory, so the 2GB of RAM gets a little stretched. You'll be able to play medium intensity games, but don't expect to crank up the graphics to 11 and see smooth rendering. Though since it is a mid range laptop I hope that no one intends on doing that anyway.

The storage space is good, you can get about as many songs and movies as I would expect you would need at one time on the 250GB drive. That being said I would immediately clear out much of Sony's preinstalled trial ware. Much of it runs in the system tray or background and slows things down. Many of the programs don't even offer much that isn't already included in Windows Vista to begin with. It is just a nuisance and Sony is notorious for it.[www.associatedcontent.com]

Sony VAIO VGN-FZ280E /B / 15.4-inch Notebook review

Sony launches VAIO VGN-FZ280E /B with a dazzling display. The VAIO VGNFZ280E / B notebook is a thin and light Blu-ray Disc notebook featuring 15.4-inch widescreen LCD with XBRITE-ECO technology. With a built-in camera and microphone for video messaging and Blu-ray Disc optical drive for massive storage capacity, this PC, lightning-fast super-strong packed with exciting entertainment features.


Thin-and-Light Notebook with Blu-ray Disc Technology

The VGNFZ280EB notebook features Blu-ray Disc technology and a brushed aluminum panel that adorns its entertainment controls, making this spectacular PC the world's first thin and light Blu-ray Disc-enabled notebook. Now you can watch Blu-ray Disc movies in stunning HD clarity and record content to a single 25-50GB Blu-ray Disc media while you're on the go. The VGNFZ280EB notebook packs big power and even bigger entertainment into a small, portable package. This unique 5.75 pound PC combines all the benefits of a 15.4-inch widescreen display with the dimensions or "footprint" of a much smaller notebook. The VAIO FZ is designed to maximize LCD space with advanced space-saving engineering techniques implemented throughout the chassis, including a reconfigured battery and motherboard design. The result is a brilliant, 15.4-inch widescreen display in the body of a portable, thin and light notebook.


Watch and Record Blu-ray Disc

The VGNFZ280EB features Blu-ray Disc technology and an HDMI output. With the VAIO FZ premium notebook, you can watch Blu-ray Disc movies in stunning HD clarity and record content to a single 25-50GB Blu-ray Disc media while you're on the go. Until you experience movies and concerts on Blu-ray Disc media, you won't know just how good high-definition can be. With pristine full 1080 HD resolution and stunning clarity, Blu-ray Disc is an impressive new way to enjoy your entertainment. Blu-ray Disc also enjoys the most extensive industry support as it is backed by more than 85 percent of consumer electronics companies, seven of the biggest movie studios, the world's two largest music labels, plus PLAYSTATION 3 and leading game companies. Blu-ray Disc technology lets you store content in a format that provides up to five times the capacity of standard DVDs. With an integrated Blu-ray Disc optical drive, you can create or record 25-50GB of home movies, music and digital photos to a single Blu-ray Disc media. An HDMI output delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable, providing the optimal digital connection to your compatible HDTV so you can enjoy HD entertainment on the big screen without a myriad of extra cables and wires.


Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Technology

Introducing the next great advancement in wireless technology, Wireless-N. With built-in Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N technology, the VAIO FZ notebook lets you wirelessly surf the web and e-mail with greater performance, range and reliability than ever before. Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N technology offers a massive boost in speed and considerably more range than existing 802.11a/b/g networks. Connect to hot spots with ease and experience the incredible difference of Wireless-N. You can even wirelessly stream video throughout your home or office with blazing-fast speed. Next-Gen Wireless-N technology is backward compatible with existing 802.11a/b/g networks, so there is no need for any additional hardware or cables, it's all built in.


Designed for Efficiency

From the energy-saving featuers of XBRITE ECO technology to the innovative techniques used to integrate a 15.4-inch widescreen display into a thin and light chassis, the VAIO FZ is all about efficiency. With from 2 up to 4 hours of standard battery life, the power-saving features of Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology with Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N technology, you'll stay powered up longer and wirelessly connected with greater range and speed than ever before. The chassis of the VGNFZ280EB is encased in durable and super-lightweight magnesium allow. This thin-walled, rugged magnesium casing reduces the weight of the notebook while serving as a slender, durable shell.


Core 2 Duo Processor and Vista Home Premium

Get the ultimate mobile experience with unparalleled processing speeds, longer battery life and enhanced wireless connectivity. The VGNFZ280EB features Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology, Intel's latest and best notebook technology to date. Powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and an 800 MHz Front Side Bus, this fourth generation state-of-the-art technology provides screaming-fast performance and the mobility, power and flexibility you need for high-speed, wireless computing on the go. With Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology, you've got the dual-core performance to enjoy a rich multimedia entertainment experience. The VGNFZ280EB comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium, a breakthrough operating system that brings your computing world into sharper focus while delivering the productivity, entertainment and security you need. See the difference with a spectacular new look, instant search, built-in Windows Media Center and automated security features. Create beautiful family albums and home videos, listen to your favorite music, and connect with friends and family. Windows Vista Home Premium makes it easier and more enjoyable to do just about anything on your PC.


Entertainment Dream

An A/V fan's dream PC, the VGNFZ280EB includes a full set of dedicated multimedia controls just above the keyboard. A round A/V interface jumps out of the clean design of the VAIO FZ, adding a unique and practical touch to its sophisticated appearance. These intuitive music and video controls are user-friendly, so you can easily control your CDs, DVDs, pictures and home movies with the push of a button. Sony puts professional-quality tools for creating your own DVDs at your fingertips. With Click to DVD software and the advanced DVD+/-R DL, +/-RW, -RAM drive, presenting your digital video content in a professional-looking package, including interactive menus and customized themes, is quick and easy. Create or record up to 8.5GB of home video, movies, music, or digital photos (or up to 4 hours of MPEG-2 video) on one Double Layer DVD disc.


Messaging and Media Management

Keeping in touch has never been easier or more fun. The VAIO FZ notebook features an integrated camera and microphone for video messaging with family, friends and coworkers. Enjoy this feature with free video messaging services and stay connected to loved ones and colleagues with user-friendly chat and video mail functions. The MOTION EYE camera is discreetly located above the LCD screen to allow easy angle adjustment and natural eye movement while video chatting. The Windows Vista operating sytem provides the tools you need to conveniently manage and enjoy your music, movie and photo collections. Windows Vista makes content management a breeze and is a smart way to enjoy your digital entertainment on demand.


Exceptional Audio Performance and Advanced Graphics

The VGNFZ280EB brings exceptional audio performance to your desktop. With Sony's original Sound Reality technology, the VAIO FZ offers professional-quality, high-resolution surround-sound supporting Direct Stream Digital technology. With this advanced technology, your music, games and movies will come alive with deep, rich, full sound. Available on the VGNFZ280EB, an NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M graphics card lets you power through today's graphic intensive games with advanced 3D graphic engines at HD resolution. After a day of gaming, kick back and watch HD videos on your notebook featuring the advanced NVIDIA PureVideo technology, high-definition video playback and superb picture clarity on notebook PCs.


Powerful Connections

The VAIO FZ premium notebook features an HDMI output, allowing you to view your audio, video or data content on your TV through a single cable. It also offers the added benefit of capturing and editing your 1080 HD camcorder without downgrading quality in the process. In addition to PC card support, the VAIO FZ notebook supports ExpressCard, an emerging standard in smaller, faster PC card solutions with the throughput to port data at incredible speeds, making it ideal for transferring video and large files. In addition, the ExpressCard standard promises to deliver low-profile, lightweight modular expansion. Easily transfer files to and from external devices to your notebook. The VGNFZ280EB notebook supports all versions of Memory Stick Media, Sony's high-capacity removable flash memory. Memory Stick media is ideal for use with your compatible digital camera, camcorder, cell phone and personal audio player. An S-video output lets you connect your VAIO VGNFZ280EB to compatible TVs, video game consoles, cameras, projectors and more.


Included With Purchase

Standard Lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, power cord.Comparison Specifications

• 15.4-Inch WXGA LCD Display with XBRITE-ECO Technology, 1280 x 800 Pixels
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7250 (2 GHz)
• 250 GB Serial ATA Hard Drive, 4200 rpm Speed
• 2GB (1GB x 2) PC2-5300 DDR2 Memory, 667MHz Speed (4 GB Maximum Capacity)
• Blu-ray Disc Optical Drive (Playback and Recording), DVD/CD Burner
• Memory Stick Media Slot, Secure Digital (SD) Slot
• Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
• HDMI Connection, 3 USB Ports, S-Video Output, i.LINK Connection (IEEE 1394)
• NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT GPU Graphics Processor, 1023MB Total Available Graphics Memory
• Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Operating System

Additional Specifications

• VGA Output, Headphone Jack, Microphone Input
• Sound System: Sony Sound Reality Audio Enhancer
• One ExpressCard/34 Slot
• 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet Speed, Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) Ethernet Protocol
• Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
• Built-In 1.3 Megapixel MOTION EYE Camera and Microphone
• Action Buttons: S (Programmable), Volume, AV Mode, Play/Pause, FF, Rewind and Stop
• Pointing Device: Electro-Static Touch Pad
• Lightweight and Durable Magnesium Chassis
• Standard Lithium-Ion Battery (VGP-BPS2B), Estimated Battery Life of 2.5 to 5.5 Hours

Manufacturer Specifications

• Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz
• L2 Cache: 2MB Advanced Smart Cache
• Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 Keys with 2mm Stroke and 19.05mm Pitch
• Sony Original Software: Click to DVD (DVD Creation), LocationFree Player Software
• Internet Services: AOL 90-Day Risk Free Trial (New Users Only)
• Norton 360 All-In-One Security 60-Day Trial
• Microsoft Works SE 9.0 wit 60-Da Trial Version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007

Dimensional Specifications

• Dimensions: 14" W x 0.98"-1.4" H x 10.02" D
• Weight: 5.9 lbs.

Sony VGN-FZ280E/B Warranty Details

One-Year Parts and Labor

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Sony VAIO VGN-NW23NE/B Laptop Specification & Price in India

Because of increased competition companies are making their product attentively with every attractive feature in low prices. SONY is one of the biggest brand names in products like camera, TV, Laptop and Notebook etc.
It has released new SONY VGN-NW23NE/B having 15 inch display with cool and stylish design. Its user friendly keyboard makes it more attractive which has music play back button.

Specification and qualities of SONY VGN-NW23NE/B :

• Processor – Intel core 2 Duo is available with 2.1 GHz speed.
• Operating system – Window 7.
• Hard drive – 320 GB
• Ram – 3 GB

If connectivity is concerned wi fi and Bluetooth is present in this NW series of SONY laptop. Intel high definition 3D audio is available in it with stereo speakers. Extra peripherals present in this laptop are webcam and microphone. Three USB ports are available with firewire port. Display is of Intel graphics media accelerator. Its battery is of Li ion with backup of 120 minutes. Including battery weight of this model is 2.7 kg.

Along with these features there are some other features like Memory card reader is provided in this model. You can access it with remote control. Titanium casing has been done for hard drive protection. SONY VGN-NW23NE resists water easily. TV tuner and face recognition features attracts users to SONY VGN-NW23NE.

It is available in black color with touch pad mouse. These are some most important features which everyone wants to know. Online reviews for this SONY model are available which can give you more information about this product. Price in India for this product is 35,990/-.


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Sony VAIO VGN-CR320E/W 14.1 inch Laptops

New laptops in 2011 : I’m lucky enough that with my job that I have the opportunity to access a number of the newer laptops and PC’s as they arrive on the market. I’ve taken home the Sony VAIO VGN-CR320E/W today and I’ve decided to give it a test drive. Now I’m going to let you know what I think about it and who should buy it.

We all know that Sony means quality backed with unparallel customer support. Unfortunately the consumer often pays a premium to have that Sony label attached to their product. The Sony VAIO VGN-CR320E/W comes in at the mid-to-low price point and is currently one of their best selling portables on the market. Well enough of this here is what she’s running.

14.1 inch″ screen

Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 processor

2 GB of RAM (DDR2 SD) (expandable to 4GB)

250 GB hard drive

CD R/RW dual layer DVD R/RW drive

Integrated Video card

Weight 5.5 lbs

At first glance this laptop has a little bit of a striking appearance. It’s not overly gaudy with graphics or any of the other gimmicks some of the other manufactures are currently slapping on their hardware. Mine is white with VAIO written in the center of the back side of the screen in typical style. For a 14.1″ it comes out a little hefty but it is about right for this price point. The 1.3 Megapixel digital camera is becoming fairly common in this price point and the VAIO’s doesn’t set it apart.

Sony’s XBRITE-ECO screen is fantastic. It is quite crisp and you should compare it to other laptops at a retail store before you buy. You’ll be amazed. Glare is minimal and the screen is bright. I’m typing this in an overly bright fluorescent lit office and I find the screen performs fine. The screen pumps out a 1280 x 800 resolution which is a native 720p, so don’t expect “True HD”. Although you would be hard pressed to spend this much and find that in another laptop. The integrated video card is a disappointment. Despite the Firewire port you won’t be using this machine to do a tremendous amount of your video editing. Simple applications are fine, like watching movies and light editing but anything more seems to overwhelm her.

The processing power is adequate however when multi-tasking it tends to get a little bogged down. Even just with a few web browsers open and a few office programs you can note a sustainable straining.

Lets discuss the connectivity:

Bluetooth (A must for any new laptop)

1 Fire wire (this can be used to quickly transfer video files from your digital camcorder to your PC)

3 2.0 USB ports (these are used for connecting things like printers, cameras, and iPods, this is a standard number of ports at this price range)

1 VGA out (for typical monitors)

1 S-Video out (for things like projectors)

1 Memory stick / memory stick duo slot (Sony loves themselves)

1 SD memory slot

1 Ethernet port

1 Modem port

1 Mic in / 1 Speaker out

The connectivity is average if not perhaps a little below average for the price point. There is the omission of a HDMI out, which is probably ok and comes as no surprise due to the integrated graphics card. Next is the lack of memory cards supported. In Sony Fashion there is always a memory stick slot but if you have anything other than a Sony digital camera or a camera running on an SD card you’ll need to connect via USB (those are just examples). Many laptops in this price range offer a 5 in 1 card reader giving the user more options. The Bluetooth is crucial and I’m glad this laptop is equipped. There are more and more Bluetooth enabled devices every day.

The windows vista home premium is preloaded and comes with a lot of options. They market the laptop as being able to be used as a Tivo. This is a stretch; it’s just an option available via home premium and without an HDMI, and running an integrated video card, it’s kind of useless.

Lastly Sony is famous for their preloaded software. Most of this stuff is trial-ware from their partners. There is so much on this laptop that performance is noticeably affected straight out of the box. These have to be removed before effective use. Most of these programs are redundant as the operating system offers many of their features preloaded. The battery life is also a bit disappointing, you won’t be watching anymore than 1 movie on that overnight flight, that is for sure.

The final word is at the $1000+ price point this Sony comes up a little short. Wait until the price drops a little or find it on sale. Otherwise you’re just overpaying for a brand name and no one wants to do that.

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Sony VAIO VGN-C22GH Laptop Review

The Sony VAIO VGN-C22GH laptop is powered by 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500 with 2-MB L2 Cache, 800 FSB and it features Intel Mobile 965GML Express Chipset motherboard, 1024-MB DDR2 SDRAM (upto 4-GB max in 2 SODIMM slots), 80-GB SATA 5400 rpm hard drive and 16X Super Multi Dual Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer.

The Intel Core 2 Duo processor allows Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH laptop PCs to be upto 40% faster and 40% more energy efficient against any older Pentium 4 based systems.

Preloaded with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, the Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH laptop sports 13.1-inch (33.7 cm) Widescreen WXGA TFT colour display with Clear Bright technology with the Hybrid Graphic System powered by Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Graphics Chipset with 251 MB Shared memory offering upto 1280 x 800 pixels screen resolution.

Weighing just about 2.35 Kgs (including battery) the new Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH laptop PC features internal WiFi 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN connection, 10/100 Ethernet LAN adapter, integrated V.92 compliant Modem/Fax card and internal Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) wireless connection which allows upto 3 times faster connection than standard Bluetooth.

Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH laptop also comes with Intel High Definition Audio with 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) and has built-in Stereo Speakers. In addition it also features integrated 8-in-1 Memory Card Slot supporting Secure Digital (SD), SDIO, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick, MemoryStick PRO, xD-Picture Card, Hi Speed-SD and Hi Density-SD compatible media cards.

Windows Vista Home Premium Edition preinstalled Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH laptop PC come with a host of software, some of which includes:

Audio applications – SonicStageCP 4.2, SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.3

Video & TV – VAIO Edit components, VAIO Photo & Video Suite, WinDVD 8.0 for VAIO

Image/Photo Management and Editing – Adobe Photoshop Elements 5, Google Picasa 2.0

CD-DVD Burning – Easy Media creator 9, Click to DVD 2.6

Office Applications – Adobe Reader 8.0, Adobe Standard 8, Microsoft Works 8.5

Utilities – Norton Internet Security 2007, VAIO Recovery Utility 2.6 – HDD recovery, Skype, Google software.

Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH laptop PC is also equipped with a unique AV mode button which allows one to acces stored music or even plays DVDs with the single click of a button. The AV mode is embedded into the laptop so there is no need to power up Windows to access the media files.

Windows Vista preinstalled Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH laptop also features built-in 1.3 MP Webcam with Motion Eye technology along with built-in Monaural Microphone.

Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH is powered by VGP-BPS9/S Lithium-ion battery which can provides up to 4.5 hours of backup with full charge.

I/O Interfaces :

• 2 x Hi-Speed USB v2.0 – 4 pin USB Type A
• PC Card slot (Type II)
• ExpressCard/34 slot
• IEEE 1394 port (4-pin)
• RJ-11 – modem/fax/tel line
• RJ-45 – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX
• External display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
• S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
• Line-in/microphone – mini-phone 3.5 mm
• Audio line-out/headphones – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
• Audio line-in – mini-phone 3.5 mm
• Docking Station connector
• 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader

Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH Laptop Specifications:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500, 1.66 GHz
• 2-MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB
• Intel Mobile 965GML Express Chipset Motherboard
• 1024-MB DDR2 SDRAM (2 SO-DIMM slots, 2-GB max)
• 80-GB SATA 5400 rpm hard drive
• 16X DVD Super Multi Double Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer

Display & Graphic :

• 13.3-inch (33.7 cm) Widescreen WXGA TFT colour display, Clear Bright technology
• Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Graphics Chipset with 251 MB Shared memory
• 1280 x 800 pixels resolution

Network & Communication :

• Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG WiFi 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN connection
• Built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection
• 56Kbps V.92 Data/Fax Modem
• Internal Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR connection

Other features :

• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
• Built-in 1.3 MP Webcam with Motion Eye technology
• Built-in Monaural Microphone
• ExpressCard/34 Slot
• PCMCIA Type I/II x 1(Cardbus Support)
• 2 Headphone Jacks
• Intel High Definition Audio Compatible, 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support), Built in Stereo Speakers
• 8-in-1 media card reader, supports – Secure Digital (SD), SDIO, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick, MemoryStick PRO, xD-Picture Card, Hi Speed-SD and Hi Density-SD
• VGP-BPS9/S 6-cell Li-ion Battery, up to 4.5 hours backup
• Dimensions: (WxHxD): 315× 21.8 (minimum) – 32.6 (maximum)× 234.3mm
• Dimensions: (WxHxD): 315 x 234.3 x 21.8 / 32.6 mm
• Weight: 2.35 kg including battery
• Price and Availability

The Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500 powered Sony Vaio VGN-C22GH Laptop with 13.3-inch WXGA TFT display, DVD Writer and media card reader is available for Rs. 60,499 in India with 1-year standard carry-in warranty. Visit vaio-online.sony.com/in for more details.

New Sony VAIO VGN-TZ17GN/B Laptop Review

The New Sony VAIO VGN-TZ17GN/B Laptop is equipped with 1.20 GHz Intel core 2 duo processor U7600 with 2-MB L2 Cache, 533 FSB and it features Intel Mobile 945GML Express Chipset motherboard, 1-GB DDR2 SDRAM (upto 2-GB max in 2 SO-DIMM slots), 100-GB SATA 5400 rpm hard drive and Blu-ray disk system.

The Intel Core 2 Duo processor allows Sony Vaio VGN-TZ17GN/B laptop PCs to be upto 40% faster and 40% more energy efficient against any older Pentium 4 based systems.

Preloaded with Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition, the Sony Vaio VGN-TZ17GN/B laptop sports magnesium alloy chassis and while a premium version of this notebook has stronger carbon-fiber exterior with a faster processor and host of security features.

Made from the black carbon-fiber, the same material as the chassis of race cars made of, Sony Vaio VGN-TZ17GN/B laptop’s exterior is very light, yet stronger and more scratch-resistant than magnesium alloy. The laptop sports an understated and classy black-and-grey theme which sits well in an office environment.

The Sony Vaio VGN-TZ17GN/B laptop sports 11.1-inch (28.19 cm) Widescreen WXGA TFT colour display with Clear Bright technology with integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 950 Graphics Chipset with upto 251-MB shared memory offering upto 1366 x 768 pixels screen resolution.

The Sony Vaio VGN-TZ17GN/B laptop comes with Blu-ray optical recording format which was developed to enable recording, rewriting and playback of high-definition video (HD), as well as storing a very large amounts of data compared to prevailing DVD-RWs. The format offers more than five times the storage capacity of traditional DVDs and can hold up to 25-GB of contents on a single-layer disc while upto 50-GB of contents can be stored on a dual-layer disc. Using Blu-Ray technology for data storage provides multiple benefits vs. existing formats.

For connectivity, Sony VGN-TZ17GN/B laptop offers integrated 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN connection, built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection, 56Kbps V.92 Data/Fax Modem and Bluetooth version 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate) which allows upto 3 times faster wireless data transfer rates than normal Bluetooth.

Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition preinstalled Sony’s VAIO VGN-TZ17GN/B also incorporate an integrated VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixel) MotionEye Webcam at top of the display screen along with built-in microphone, enabling video conferencing a breeze.

Weighing 1.2 Kgs with power pack, the Sony Vaio VGN-TZ17GN/B laptop also features Intel High Definition Audio with 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) and it comes with built-in stereo speakers.

Sony has incorporated a host of security features in VGN-TZ17GN/B laptop which would surely appeal corporate users. The laptop has a fingerprint biometric sensor, TCG v1.2 compliant Trusted Platform Module chip and hard drive password protection up its data security sleeve. Using Sony’s built-in software, user can encrypt files and login by merely placing his finger on the fingerprint biometric sensor.

To protect the vital information stored in hard disk, the hard disk is physically protected with a 3D acceleration sensor that secures the hard drive if it detects sudden drops or shocks to the system.

Windows Vista Business preinstalled Sony Vaio VGN-TZ17GN/B laptop PC come with a host of software, some of which includes:

Entertainment – Image Converter, VAIO Movie Story, VAIO Content Import/Export, Adobe Premier Element, VAIO Edit Component, VAIO MusicBox

Audio applications – SonicStageCP, SonicStage Mastering Studio

Video & TV – VAIO Edit components, VAIO Photo & Video Suite, WinDVD 8.0 for VAIO

Image/Photo Management and Editing – Adobe Photoshop Elements 5, Google Picasa 2.0

CD-DVD Burning – Easy Media creator 9, Click to DVD 2.6

Office Applications – Adobe Reader 8.0, Adobe Standard 8, Microsoft Works 8.5

Utilities – Norton Internet Security 2007, VAIO Recovery Utility 2.6 – HDD recovery, Skype, Google software, Raxio easy creator, Adobe reader, Norton internet security, VAIO control center etc.

Sony Vaio VGN-TZ17GN/B laptop PC is also equipped with a unique AV mode button which allows one to acces stored music or even plays DVDs with the single click of a button. The AV mode is embedded into the laptop so there is no need to power up Windows to access the media files.

Sony Vaio VGN-TZ17GN/B laptop is powered by VGP-BPL11 Lithium-ion battery which can provides up to 11 hours of backup with full charge.

I/O Interfaces :

• 2 x Hi-Speed USB v2.0 – 4 pin USB Type A
• PC Card slot (Type II)
• ExpressCard/34 slot
• IEEE 1394 port (4-pin)
• RJ-11 – modem/fax/tel line
• RJ-45 – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX
• External display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
• S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
• Line-in/microphone – mini-phone 3.5 mm
• Audio line-out/headphones – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
• Audio line-in – mini-phone 3.5 mm
• Docking Station connector
• 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader
• HDMI Digital Out Port

Sony Vaio VGN-TZ17GN/B Laptop Specifications:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Technology
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor U7600, 1.20 GHz
• 2-MB L2 Cache, 533 FSB
• Mobile Intel 945GML Express Chipset Mainboard
• 1-GB DDR2 SDRAM (Max 2-GB in 2 SO-DIMM slots)
• 100-GB 5200 rpm 2.5-inch Hard Drive
• Blu-ray Disk System

Display & Graphic :

• 11.1-inch (28.19 cm) Widescreen WXGA TFT colour display, Clear Bright technology
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 950 Graphics Chipset with upto 251-MB shared memory
• 1366 x 768 pixels resolution

Network & Communication :

• Integrated 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN connection
• Bluetooth standard version 2.0 + EDR
• Built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection
• 56Kbps V.92 Data/Fax Modem Card

Other features :

• Biometric Fingerprint Reader, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) compliant
• Integrated VGA resolution MotionEye Webcam
• Integrated Microphone
• 2 x USB v2.0 ports
• 4-pin i.Link (IEEE 1394) S400
• ExpressCard/34 Slot
• PCMCIA Type I/II x 1(Cardbus Support)
• HDMI Digital Port for HDTV
• 8-in-1 media card reader, supports – Secure Digital (SD), SDIO, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick, MemoryStick PRO, xD-Picture Card, Hi Speed-SD and Hi Density-SD
• 2 Headphone Jacks
• Microsoft Windows Vista Busines Edition
• Intel High Definition Audio Compatible, 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support), Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers
• 6-cell Li-ion VGP-BPS8 Battery, up to 3 hours of backup
• Dimensions: (WxDxH): 277 x 198.2 x 22.5 mm
• Weight: 1.20 kg including battery

Price and Availability :

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor U7600 powered ultra-portable Sony Vaio VGN-TZ17GN/B ultraportable laptop with 11.1-inch WXGA display, DVD Writer and integrated Biometric Fingerprint reader is available for about Rs. 105,900 in India with 1-year warranty. Visit www.sony.co.in for more details.

Sony VAIO VGN-SZ230P/B 13.3" Laptop Review

Sony VAIO(R) VGN-SZ230P/B Notebook PC - This ultra-portable notebook PC comes in at a mere 1" thin, yet housed within it's pint-sized dimensions, you'll find a plethora of features that can easily handle your day-to-day tasks, as well as more demanding creative projects. For example, the Intel Core Duo Processor (1.83 GHz). With two processing cores, it's almost like having two CPUs in one, drastically improving the speed of applications that take advantage of its capabilities. You also get a Dual Layer DVD Writer. Optional Dual Layer DVDs give you up to 8.5GB of storage space per disc. Perfect for backing up massive amounts of images and video files, or to use when you're creating your very own home movie masterpiece. 120GB 5400RPM SATA HDD Dual Layer DVD Writer - (write speeds) up to 2.4x DL DVD+R, 2x DL DVD-R, 3x DVD-RAM, 8x DVD-R/+R, 4x DVD-RW/+RW, 24x CD-R, & 16x CD-RW Dual Layer DVD Writer - (read speeds) up to 8x DVD & 24x CD 13.3 Widescreen LCD Native Resolution - 1280x800 NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 with Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 and 128MB of shared memory (memory is taken from the main system's RAM) Integrated 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi Wireless Network Adapter Integrated Bluetooth Built-in Camera and Microphone Biometric Fingerprint Sensor Multimedia Card Reader - supports Memory Stick(R) DUO with MagicGate 1 PCMCIA - Type I/II Card Slot Ports - 10/100 Ethernet, 2 USB 2.0, 1 (4-pin) FireWire, 1 VGA Out, 1 Headphone, 1 Microphone, & 1 Port Replicator Built-in 56k Mode.

Technical Details:

• Sleekly designed, lightweight notebook with 13.3-inch screen; powerful 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor T2400 (667 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2 cache)
• 120 GB Serial ATA hard drive, 1 GB RAM (2 GB max), multi-format/dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive, multi-format memory card adapter
• Two USB 2.0, one FireWire, one PCMICIA, one VGA, Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), tri-mode 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN, Bluetooth, Ethernet, modem
• Hybrid Graphics System lets toggle between NVidia GeForce Go 7400 (128 MB dedicated) and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (128 MB shared)
• Windows XP Professional edition (SP2), biometric fingerprint scanning, integrated camera

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Sony VAIO VGN-CS320J/P Laptops Review

Sony VAIO VGN-CS320J/P : is style, thin and light with entertainment laptop features. The Sony VAIO VGN-CS320J/P 14.1-Inch Laptops offers a high gloss cosmopolitan pink coloring and tricked out with a pair of dynamic LED lights that glow from beneath the front to deliver an ultra-cool effect in a full spectrum of colors with 12-tone music analyzer that translates your musics. The 14.1-inch XBRITE-ECO display with anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection and ensure a beautifully clear image from any viewing angle.

Sony VAIO VGN-CS320J/P offers performance and efficiency of Intel Core 2 Duo processor technology and you have an eye-catching laptop that will complement your life on all levels and computing needs.

Sony VAIO VGN-CS320J/P is powered by the 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 processor with fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed and 2 MB L2 cache. Sony VAIO VGN-CS320J/P also features include Intel’s 5100AGN wireless LAN support 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, a 320 GB hard drive, 4 GB of 800 MHz RAM (expandable to 8 GB), dual-layer DVD±RW drive, integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics up to 1750 MB of total available video memory, ExpressCard 34 slot, and both Memory Stick and SD memory cart slots.

Sony VAIO VGN-CS320J/P also comes pre loaded with the Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit version operating system.

Sony VAIO VGN-CS320J/P laptop is Energy Star 4.0 certified, and has received a Silver EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, Sony VAIO VGN-CS320J/P is RoHS-compliant, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.