Reviews of the Sony Vaio SZ
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CNET Review
The Good: Sleek, carbon-fiber case; large, comfortable keyboard; bright, high-quality display; integrated Webcam and microphone; solid performance and decent battery life.
The Bad: Very expensive; lacks multiformat card reader found on competitive models; unremarkable speakers.
The Bottom Line: The Sony VAIO SZ manages to be eminently portable without sacrificing a readable screen or a usable keyboard, and it incorporates all of the features and components, and most of the connections, that business users need.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 79/100. Comparing these reviews to 91027 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 77/100 = Good.
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No Rating
NotebookReview.com
Review Summary: I think this is a great little ultraportable for anyone who wants the latest technology in a small package.
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engadget.com
Review Summary: You might want to skip over this drool fest of a review if the $2800 asking price is a bit too steep, but Sony's new VAIO SZ line -- headlined by this here VGN-SZ170P -- sure looks to be an attractive choice for those in the money. Powered by a 1.83GHz In
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: VGN-SZ160P/C
General
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers
- Width 12.5 in
- Depth 9.3 in
- Height 1.3 in
- Weight 3.7 lbs
- Color Carbon black
- Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.)
- Screen type Wide-screen
Processor
- Processor Intel Core Duo T2400 / 1.83 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
- Processor features Power-optimized processor system bus, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GM Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory specification compliance PC2-4200
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 100 GB - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (+R DL) - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD?R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 2.4x (DVD+RW)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick
Display
- Display Type 13.3 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features X BRITE
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 / Intel GMA 950 TurboCache supporting 128MB
- Video System Features Sony Hybrid Graphic System
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
- Data link protocol IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard - 34mm, 2 Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type I/II, 1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick
- Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Docking / port replicator
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
- Features Bluetooth
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Power provided 105 Watt
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Mfr estimated battery life 7 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Software VAIO Media, Norton Internet Security (60 days subscription), VAIO Security Center, InterVideo WinDVD, VAIO Recovery Wizard, Sony DVgate Plus, Sony Click to DVD, Microsoft Works 8.5 (Trial), Quicken 2005 New User Edition, VAIO Update, Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 Starter Edition, Sony SonicStage Mastering Studio, VAIO Support Central
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year, Limited warranty - 1 year, Product info support - Web knowledge base access, Product info support - E-mail consulting
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 5.1
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3
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