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Sony VAIO VGN-SZ4XWN/C review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core Duo T7200
Clock speed: 2 GHz
Level 2 cache: 4 MB
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 945GM Express
Data bus speed: 667 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 2048 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 2048 GB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Bluetooth: 2.0+EDR
Docking station port: yes
USB: 2
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: 802.11 a/b/g
Wireless WAN: HSDPA (up to 3.6Mbps, on ExpressCard)
Ethernet: 100 BASE-TX/10 BASE-T
Modem: V92/V.90
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
ExpressCard: 1 x ExpressCard/34
Flash card: Memory Stick Duo, Pro Duo (integrated); Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, high speed data transfer and MagicGate compatible, MMC , SD Card, xD Card (on ExpressCard)
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: SATA
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 120 GB
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD±RW (±R DL)/DVD-RAM
Video
Graphics processor: Nvidia GeForce Go 7400 / Intel GMA 950
Graphics RAM: 335 / 224 MB
Display
Display technology: X-black LCD with LED backlight
Display diagonal size: 13.3 in
Maximum resolution: 1280x800 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button touchpad
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 31.5x3.26x23.4 cm
Weight: 1.69 kg
Colour: black & slate-grey
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Vista Business
Software included: SonicStageCP 4.2, SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.3, DVgate Plus 2.3, WinDVD 8.0 for, VAIO, Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0, Easy Media creator 9, Click to DVD 2.6, Adobe® Acrobat® Standard 8.0, Adobe Reader 8.0, Microsoft Works 8.5, Microsoft Office 2003 SBE (Try & Buy), Norton Internet Security 2007 (with 90 days free virus update), VAIO Recovery Utility 2.6 - HDD recovery (hidden partition), Protector Suite QL 5, Infineon TPM Professional Package, WebEx
Audio
Audio processor: Intel High Definition Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: yes
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Estimated battery life (mfr): 3.5 (Speed mode), 4.5 (Stamina mode) h
Number of batteries supplied: 1
Miscellaneous
Accessories: extra batteries, docking station, external USB hard drive, mice, cases
Other: integrated 0.3-megapixel digital camera, TPM module, fingerprint scanner, hard disk shock protection, Kensington lock
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Overview

Sony VAIO VGN-SZ4XWN/C

Editors rating
Rating: 7.7
Verdict

The VAIO VGN-SZ4XWN/C commands a premium price, but despite Windows Vista, dual graphics subsystems, integrated HSDPA, a fingerprint scanner and a 120GB hard drive, it lacks one or two finishing touches that would make it a must-have purchase for business users with the budget to match.

Typical price

£ 1531

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