NEW SONY VAIO SZ Series VGN-SZ730E/C Premium NoteBook
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty Included Retail Price Over 1899$
Intel Core 2 Duo T8100(2.10GHz) with Latest Penryn, 3MB L2 Cache 13.3" Wide XGA 2GB Memory DDR2 667 200GB HDD 5400rpm DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS and Intel GMA X3100 Carbon Fiber Case
The VAIO® SZ Notebook
Portability
The VAIO® SZ notebook delivers intelligent mobile design with top-flight performance. This slim, lightweight PC measures a mere 1" thin6 and features a 13.3" widescreen display4 , long battery life7 and a generous, comfortable keyboard. Encased in magnesium alloy or ultra-durable carbon fiber, the SZ notebook is built to perform, constructed to last and designed to impress.
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Go Wireless The VAIO® SZ Notebook features integrated 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless LAN2 technology, enabling easy access to your existing home or office wireless network and local hotspots without the need for additional hardware or network cards.
Internet access from virtually anywhere The VAIO® SZ notebook is more than just portable; it's a truly mobile wireless companion. True mobility is about broad access just as much as it is about slim, lightweight design. And the VAIO SZ notebook takes that access farther than ever with optional built-in wireless Wide Area Network (WAN)1 technology through Sprint® Mobile Broadband, the nation’s largest wireless broadband network. (available on select models)
A simpler user experience With Sprint® Mobile Broadband embedded on your VAIO® SZ PC, you don't need to worry about losing your wireless card and activation is quick and easy1 .
Increased durability Since Sprint® Mobile Broadband is built into your SZ notebook, the risk of breakage or damage is reduced. This means you don’t have to worry about replacing broken wireless cards.
Built-in for better connections Tighter integration with the SZ notebook's hardware and software leads to faster connection speeds and less interference from other system components.
Long battery life Capitalizing on a high-capacity battery, an Intel®Core™ 2 Duo processor, a Hybrid Graphics System and a white LED LCD backlight, select VAIO SZ notebooks can blaze through your workload and your entertainment demands for hours. It's an ideal mobile counterpart when you're on the go. Work faster. Play longer. Get more from every moment with the VAIO® SZ notebook
Built-in wireless technology Introducing the next great advancement in wireless technology – Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N. With built-in 802.11n wireless LAN technology2 , the VAIO® SZ notebook offers greater performance, range and reliability than ever before. 802.11n offers a massive boost in speed and considerably more range than 802.11a/b/g when connected to compatible hotspots2 . Connect to compatible hot spots with ease and experience the incredible difference of 802.11n2 . You can even wirelessly stream video throughout your office or home with blazing-fast speed2 . 802.11n is backward compatible with existing networks, so there is no need for any additional hardware or cables – it's all built-in.
Mobile Multimedia Entertainment The VAIO® SZ notebook is a mobile multimedia entertainment dream-come-true. Watch movies with stunning clarity, listen to your favorite music, deliver dynamic presentations and create and manage your multimedia files with ease, whether you’re at home or on the move. And then enjoy the incredibly high-quality, rich and full sound that Sony original Sound Reality™ technology delivers. The VAIO® SZ notebook fuels your creativity and entertainment.
Design
Striking and Stylish The VAIO® SZ Notebook makes a powerful impression. This sleek, contemporary notebook with its magnesium or carbon fiber coating and aluminum finish on the palm rest is elegant yet durable, fashionable yet functional
Comfortable Keyboard The generous, ergonomically designed keyboard features a greater width of 19mm with a 3mm stroke for ease of use.
Carbon-Fiber Casing* Carbon-fiber casing employs the same cutting-edge material used to keep jet airplanes light and quick and sports cars fleet, yet durable. This ultra-durable housing is made of multi-layered carbon fiber, which is even lighter and stronger than the magnesium alloy casing used for most notebooks. *Available only on select models.
Razor-thin LCD Panel At 4.5 mm3 , the razor-thin LCD panel is slim and lightweight, yet still boasts an incredible surface pressure. *Available only on select models
Brilliant Widescreen Display LCD Technology. Expertly-designed display circuitry gives the display a razor-thin profile, while XBRITE LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) technology provides deeper blacks, brighter whites, brilliant colors, and sharp detail. With the anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection, you'll enjoy a beautifully clear image from almost any viewing angle.
More Realistic Colors Light-emitting diode (LED) backlight technology provides a brighter LCD display and a wider color reproduction range. White light is produced by White LEDs.
Entertainment
A Mobile Entertainment Dream The VAIO® SZ Notebook is a mobile multimedia entertainment dream-come-true. Watch movies with stunning clarity, listen to your favorite music, deliver dynamic presentations, and create and manage your multimedia files with ease, whether you're at home or on the move. And then enjoy the incredibly high-quality, rich and full sound that Sony's original Sound Reality™ technology delivers. The VAIO® SZ Notebook fuels your creativity and entertainment.
Stereo-quality Bluetooth technology Break free and enjoy your computing and entertainment without being tied down by cord clutter. A2DP Bluetooth® technology enables you stream CD-quality stereo music and audio from your notebook to other devices, such as wireless Bluetooth headphones or speakers8 . It's your music and audio, where you want it, hassle-free.
Plus, with Bluetooth technology8 you can relish the simplicity of a wireless computing workspace by connecting cord-free to your essential PC peripherals, such as your keyboard and mouse.
Create your own DVDs Sony puts professional-quality tools for creating your own DVDs at your fingertips. With Click to DVD® software and the CD/DVD burner,1 presenting your digital video content in a professional-looking package - including interactive menus and customized themes - is quick and easy. Create or record up to 8.5GB of home videos, movies, music, or digital photos (or up to 4 hours of MPEG-2 video) on one Double Layer DVD disc.
Built-in Camera and Microphone The VAIO® SZ Notebook features an integrated camera with microphone. Enjoy this feature with free AOL AIM® service to easily chat and video mail with family and friends.7 And the handy privacy filter masks the environment around you, so you can video chat without giving away your location or how disorganized you keep your desk.
Drastically Increased Performance Intel® Centrino® Duo processors let Sony VAIO bring portable notebook entertainment to a new level. This drastic increase in performance will let you enjoy mobile entertainment in a way you've never imagined. New high-definition capabilities let you immerse yourself in riveting entertainment while specialized multimedia technologies bring games, music, movies and photos to life. Amazing new technologies keep you connected in more places than ever before.
Performance
Next-generation Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology The VAIO® SZ notebook is powered by Intel’s new hafnium-based processor technology. Faster and more efficient than ever, this next-generation Intel® Centrino® Duo processor technology turns up the speed on multi-tasking while curbing energy consumption. Hafnium, a unique metal with extraordinary insulative properties, acts as an insulator to the chipset to prevent electrical leakage. This revolutionary technology conserves power, resulting in increased energy efficiency, faster wireless networking and amazingly quick system responsiveness—ideal for all your productivity and multimedia entertainment needs.
Cutting-Edge Performance The ultra-portable VAIO® SZ Premium notebook optimizes mobility while offering superior performance on every front, starting with its use of Intel's latest technology for notebooks. Next-generation Intel® Centrino® Duo processor technology with a hafnium-based Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor makes for advanced multi-tasking potential, greater efficiency and enhanced multimedia power. And by combining this latest processor technology with an available 6GB of memory10 , you get blazing-fast performance for a wide array of tasks and entertainment.
Powerful wireless and incredible graphics What's more, integrated 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN2 and optional built-in Sprint® Mobile Broadband1 expand your wireless work space while a revolutionary Hybrid Graphics System enables you to toggle between internal graphics for optimal power consumption with excellent quality and an external NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8400M graphics chip for even more robust performance.
Hybrid Graphics System Exclusive to VAIO® PCs, the revolutionary Hybrid Graphics System lets you set your graphics performance. A simple hardware switch enables you to toggle between an internal Intel® 965 graphics chip for optimal power consumption with excellent performance and an external NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8400M graphics chip for even more robust performance.
Windows® ReadyBoost™ VAIO® PCs with Windows Vista® Business feature Windows® ReadyBoost™, a new way to improve performance without adding additional memory "under the hood." With Windows ReadyBoost, you can utilize a Sony® Micro Vault™ USB flash drive (sold separately) to serve as additional memory cache. This lets your computer access data quicker for blazing-fast performance and significantly improved system responsiveness. Windows ReadyBoost even lets you choose to allocate part of a USB drive's memory (sold separately) to speed up performance while using the rest for file storage.
NVIDIA® GeForce® Go with TurboCache™ Technology NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8400M G graphics processing units (GPU) delivers best-in-class 3D graphics and high-definition video to thin and light notebooks.
VAIO® Power Management Viewer Set power modes to control the balance of stamina and performance from situation to situation. For example, select "Presentation Mode" to adjust the display brightness to the maximum setting, or choose "VAIO® Ultimate Battery" for extra-long battery life2 .
Intel® Express Chipset With the mobile Intel® Express chipset and fast front side bus speed, you can experience superior graphic quality for great visual presentation of integrated graphics and high-definition content.
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Select VAIO® SZ notebooks come pre-installed with Windows Vista® Home Premium, a breakthrough operating system that brings your computing world into sharper focus while delivering the productivity, entertainment and security you need. See the difference with a spectacular new look, instant search, built-in Windows® Media Center and automated security features. Create beautiful family albums and home videos, listen to your favorite music, and connect with friends and family. Windows Vista Home Premium makes it easier and more enjoyable to do just about anything on your PC.
Windows Vista Business Select VAIO® SZ notebooks are pre-installed with Windows Vista® Business—the definitive choice for your business today and tomorrow. A stunning and simple new user interface lets you easily find, use and share information. Powerful safety features provide you with a safer computing experience and help protect your critical data. Mobile computing enhancements allow you to stay connected with your business and customers whether you’re in the office or on the road. And as your business and technology needs grow and change, Windows Vista® Business can grow with you, providing a great return on your investment.
Integrated Optical Drive An integrated CD/DVD burner provides data storage of up to 8.5GB on one Double Layer DVD disc, making it easy to port, share, and save your data and high-quality media files.
NVIDIA® GeForce® Go with TurboCache™ Technology NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7400 graphics processing units (GPU) delivers best-in-class 3D graphics and high-definition video to thin and light notebooks.
VAIO® Power Management Viewer Set power modes to control the balance of stamina and performance from situation to situation. For example, select "Presentation Mode" to adjust the display brightness to the maximum setting, or choose "VAIO® Ultimate Battery" for extra-long battery life2 .
Security
The VAIO® SZ notebook takes security seriously, employing a biometric fingerprint sensor and proprietary hard disk drive protection software to help ensure your data is protected from unauthorized use as well as accidental damage.
Biometric Fingerprint Sensor Fingerprint biometrics is a convenient and secure way to protect your computer and the information on it with a simple swipe of your finger. It also stores passwords to secure web sites you visit, so authentication and access are quick and easy – you only need your fingerprint.
Trusted Platform Module An integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant chip enhances security by allowing you to control access on a specific client/user basis. TPM is a hardware-based solution that helps secure and protect data when it is most vulnerable.
Hard Disk Drive Password Protection Password protection at the hard disk level can help prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data, applications and network architecture. It encrypts and protects disks, partitions and removable data to help guard against unauthorized use or alteration.
G-Sensorâ„¢ Shock Protection Technology G-Sensorâ„¢ Shock Protection technology makes your data even less vulnerable to loss or damage. When the built-in 3D acceleration sensor detects a risky movement, the HDD-head will lock up to secure its position and help protect the disc from scratching. An intelligent algorithm, unique to VAIO PCs, judges whether or not a movement is risky, activating disk drive protection only when your hardware is at risk.
>Connectivity
Integrated Bluetooth® Technology4 Bluetooth® technology4 provides effortless communication with Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as PDAs and wireless headsets, without the need for additional hardware or software.
Smart Display Sensor Smart Display Sensor makes connecting to a compatible external projector or display easy. It automatically senses and selects the appropriate input for your external device and adjusts the video output to an optimized resolution, starting your presentations off with an effortless air of professionalism.
Accessory Interoperability The VAIO® SZ Series features optional cross-compatible peripherals, which make resource allocation cost-effective and easy to personalize.
Multi-Card Reader With a 6-in-1 multi-card reader8 , you can access all industry-standard storage cards for ultimate convenience and multi-purpose use. Write and read data from flash memory without connecting your digital device. (Multi-Card Reader is included in box)
ExpressCard™ Technology In addition to PC card support, VAIO® SZ Series notebooks also support ExpressCard™ technology, a smaller, faster solution with the throughput to port data at incredible speeds, making it ideal for transfers of video and uncompressed files. In addition, the ExpressCard standard promises to deliver low-profile, lightweight modular expansion, making it possible to add hardware capabilities such as memory, wired and wireless communications cards and security devices by simply inserting modules into ExpressCard-enabled systems.
Memory Stick Duo™ Storage Media VAIO® SZ Series notebooks support Memory Stick Duo™ media, Sony's high-capacity removable flash memory. Memory Stick Duo media is ideal for use with your digital camera, camcorder, cell phone and personal audio player. Easily transfer files to and from these devices and your notebook.
Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation
Manufacturer Part Number: VGNSZ730E/C
Manufacturer Website Address: www.sony.com
Product Line: VAIO
Product Name: VAIO VGNSZ730E/C Notebook
Product Type: Notebook
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 2.1GHz
Processor Technology: EM64T, Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, Virtualization Technology
Bus Speed: 800MHz
Chipset: Intel GM965 Express
Standard Memory: 2GB
Maximum Memory: 4GB
Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
Memory Standard: DDR2-667/PC2-5300
Hard Drive: 200GB Serial ATA 5400 rpm
Optical Drive: DVD-Writer - DVD-RAM/±R/±RW
Display Screen: 13.3" WXGA Widescreen Active Matrix TFT Color LCD with XBRITE
Graphics Controller: nVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS 831MB Semi-shared, Intel GMA X3100 358MB Shared
Network: 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3ab , Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11n , Bluetooth Integrated
Keyboard: Standard Size
Ports: 1 x DC Power Input , 1 x 4-pin IEEE 1394 - i.Link , 1 x RJ-11 Modem , 1 x RJ-45 Network , 1 x Mini-phone Headphone , 1 x VGA , 1 x Mini-phone Microphone , 2 x 4-pin Type A USB 2.0 - USB , 1 x Port Replicator
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
Batteries: 1 x Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Standard Battery
Dimensions: 12.5" Width x 9.3" Depth
Standard Warranty: 1 Year Limited