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Sony VAIO VGN-SZ2M review

7.4

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 1020

Verdict

Solidly built yet light enough to carry regularly, the VAIO VGN-SZ2M features both integrated (low power) and discrete (high performance) graphics processors, allowing users to switch modes as required... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Solidly built yet reasonably lightweight
  • Dual-mode graphics subsystem (integrated and discrete)
  • Good array of bundled software

Cons

  • Only two USB 2.0 ports
  • Keyboard may not suit faster touch typists
  • Lacks Bluetooth

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core Duo T2300
Clock speed: 1.667 GHz
RAM installed: 1024 MB
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Hard drive size: 80 GB
Graphics processor: Intel GMA950 & NVidia GeForce Go 7400
Graphics RAM: 128 MB
Display diagonal size: 13.3 in
Dimensions (W x H x D): 31.5x2.4x23.4 cm
Weight: 1.85 kg
Operating system: Windows XP Home (SP2)

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