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Sony VAIO VGN-Z11WN/B review Editors Choice Award

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core2 Duo P8600
Clock speed: 2.4 GHz
Level 2 cache: 3 MB
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel GM45 Express
Data bus speed: 1066 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 4096 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 4 GB
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
DVI (digital): HDMI
Bluetooth: 2.0 (+EDR)
USB: 2
Docking station port: 1
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: 802.11a, b, g, Draft-N
Ethernet: integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless WAN: integrated 3G/HSDPA
Modem: 56Kbps, V.92
Expansion slots
ExpressCard: 1 x ExpressCard/34
Flash card: Memory Stick, SD
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: SATA
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 250 GB
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD±RW (±R DL)/DVD-RAM
Video
Graphics processor: Nvidia GeForce 9300M GS or Intel GMA 4500MHD
Graphics RAM: 256 MB
Display
Display technology: X-black LCD with LED backlight
Display diagonal size: 13.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1600x900 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button touchpad
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 31.4x3.3x21 cm
Weight: 1.5 kg
Colour: grey and silver
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Vista Business (SP1); XP Professional downgrade option available
Software included: Windows Media Player 11, 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 days Try & Buy), McAfee Internet Security Suite (with 60 days free virus updates), VAIO Recovery Utility - HDD recovery (hidden partition), 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): 4.5 h
Number of batteries supplied: 1
Miscellaneous
Accessories: AC adapter, power cable
Other: fingerprint reader, 0.3Mpixel webcam, hard disk shock protection, TPM chip, Kensington lock
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Overview

Sony VAIO VGN-Z11WN/B

Editors rating
Rating: 8.4
Verdict

Beautifully designed and reassuringly robust, the 1.5kg VAIO Z11 marries a decent-sized 13.1in. screen with good portability and integrated 3G/HSDPA. It's not flawless, but if you can afford it, buy it.

Typical price

£ 1403

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