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Sony VAIO PCG-Z600HEK review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Mobile Pentium III
Clock speed: 0.8 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 440BX
Data bus speed: 100 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 128 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 0.25 GB
RAM type: SDRAM
Memory specification compliance: PC100
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Serial: 1
Parallel: 1
USB: 2
Docking station port: yes
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Ethernet: 10/100Mbps
Modem: 56Kbps
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Flash card: Memory Stick
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/66
Hard drive size: 20 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/33
Optical storage
CD / DVD read speed: 16x CD
Video
Graphics processor: ATi Rage Mobility-M1
Graphics RAM: 8 MB
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 12.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button touchpad; Jog Dial
Keyboard: 84 keys, 17mm pitch
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 27.5x3.2x22.9 cm
Weight: 1.7 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows 2000 Professional
Software included: Sony software: Sony Notebook Setup, Jog Dial utility, DVGate, Media Bar, PictureGear, VisualFlow, Smart Connect & Smart Connect Monitor, MovieShaker. Other software: RealPlayer 7, QuickTime, Acrobat Reader
Audio
Audio processor: Yamaha DS-XG
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1year
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 2600 mAh
Miscellaneous
Accessories: double-capacity Li-ion battery (£229), 64MB Memory Stick (£87), PC Card CD-RW drive (£340)
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Overview

Sony VAIO PCG-Z600HEK

Editors rating
Rating: 7.8
Verdict

The 'classic' VAIO notebook design continues to impress.

Typical price

£ 2024

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