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Sony VAIO PCG-Z1SP review

8.0

Editors' Rating

Excellent

9.5

Members' Rating

Spectacular

Typical price:£ 1699

Verdict

The VAIO PCG-Z1SP is a thin and light 2.1kg Centrino system with the looks to tempt the well-heeled business user. Application performance is excellent, but a standard battery of moderate power means that battery life is merely good rather than impressive... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Excellent application performance
  • Attractive, stylish design
  • Integrated Bluetooth as well as 802.11b
  • Extensive software bundle.

Cons

  • Relatively small standard battery limits battery life
  • Unimpressive 3D performance
  • No legacy or TV-out ports
  • Expensive.

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium M
Clock speed: 1.5 GHz
RAM installed: 512 MB
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter (802.11b)
Hard drive size: 60 GB
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Radeon 7500
Graphics RAM: 16 MB
Display diagonal size: 14.1 in
Dimensions (W x H x D): 31.6x2.38x24.7 cm
Weight: 2.15 kg
Operating system: Windows XP Professional

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9.5

Average Member Rating

Spectacular

3 Members have reviewed this product

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Rustom Manecksha

Rustom Manecksha

Fabulous design. Excellent features. Brilliant overall.

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10

Perfect


Anonymous

Anonymous

All-in-package for road warriors

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9.5

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

Sensational looks, powerful, fast and portable.

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9.0

Spectacular


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