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Sony VAIO VGN-BZ11MN review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core2 Duo P8400
Clock speed: 2.26 GHz
Level 2 cache: 3 MB
Motherboard
Chipset: Mobile Intel GM45 Express
Data bus speed: 1066 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 2048 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 4 GB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Bluetooth: 2.0 (+EDR)
USB: 3
Docking station port: 1
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: 802.11a, b, g, Draft-N
Ethernet: 10/100/1000Mbps
Modem: 56Kbps, V.92
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Flash card: Memory Stick (Std / Duo, PRO Std / Duo, high speed data transfer), SD card
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: SATA
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 160 GB
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD±RW (±R DL)/DVD-RAM
Video
Graphics processor: Intel GMA4500MHD
Graphics RAM: 780 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Display
Display technology: colour TFT (with matte anti-glare layer)
Display diagonal size: 15.4 in
Maximum resolution: 1280x800 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button touchpad
Keyboard: full size
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 36.2x3.77x26.7 cm
Weight: 2.7 kg
Colour: black
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Vista Business with SP1
Software included: WinDVD 8.0 for VAIO, Adobe Photoshop Elements 6, Google Picasa, Easy Media Creator 9, Adobe Reader 8.1, Adobe Standard 8, Microsoft Office Ready 2007 (60-day trial), McAfee Internet Security Suite (with 60 days free virus updates), VAIO Recovery Utility, Protector Suite QL 5
Audio
Audio processor: Intel High Definition Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Estimated battery life (mfr): 3.5 h
Number of batteries supplied: 1
Miscellaneous
Accessories: AC adapter, power cable
Other: fingerprint reader, TPM module, hard disk shock protection, Kensington lock, 1.3 megapixel webcam
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Overview

Sony VAIO VGN-BZ11MN

Editors rating
Rating: 7.1
Verdict

The VAIO VGN-BZ11MN is a cost-effective 15.4in. Centrino 2 notebook. It's solidly built if somewhat uninspiring, and you may want to opt for its £100 more expensive stablemate to get a higher-resolution screen.

Typical price

£ 646

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