Sony VAIO VGN-Z17GN

Sony VAIO VGN-Z17GN











Wow factor: The VAIO Z series switches between power-saving integrated and performance discrete graphics cards seamlessly.

Notable features:
• Core 2 Duo processor
• 13.1-inch touchscreen display
• Aluminum chassis with black carbon fiber exterior
• DVD writer
• Integrated Intel GMA X4500HD and Nvidia GeForce 9300M GS graphics
• Fingerprint sensor and TPM security chip
• Webcam
• Up to 5.5 of hours battery life
• Windows Vista Business Edition

Expected: September 2008 in Asia
Price: To be announced

General

Processor

Core 2 Duo

Processor number

P9500

Processor speed

2.53GHz

Motherboard chipset

Intel PM45 chipset

Centrino

Yes

Memory/Storage

Amt of RAM

4096 MB

Hard drive

320 GB

Card Reader

SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro

Optical drive

DVD writer

Connectivity

Ports

2 X USB2.0; FireWire; VGA out; HDMI out

Bluetooth

Yes

Infrared

No

Ethernet

10/100/1000

Modem

56K data/fax

Built-in devices

ExpressCard/34 slot; fingerprint sensor; TPM security chip

Wireless LAN

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

Webcam

Yes

Display

Graphics hardware

Nvidia GeForce 9300M GS/Intel GMA X4500HD

Amt of video RAM

256MB

Diagonal screen size

13.1 inch

LCD technology

Transflective TFT (widescreen)

Screen resolution (max)

1,600 x 900

Multimedia

Remote

No

DVD/MP3 without bootup

No

TV tuner

No

Sound hardware

Intel High Definition Audio; 2 x speakers

Software

Operating system

Win Vista Business

Chassis

Weight w/battery

1.48 kg

Dimensions

314 x 210 x 33 mm

Power Supply

Battery type(s) included

Lithium-ion

Mfr-claimed battery life

5.5 hours

2nd battery included

No

Warranty

Warranty

One-year limited warranty

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