Sony Vaio VGN-SZ38GP review
Portable Business SolutionThe VGN-SZ38GP is a synergy of outstanding features integrating advanced technology like the innovative Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology, Sony's unique graphics technology, carbon display cabinet and enhanced security. Mobile performance has rarely been so refined. 13.3" wide Clear Bright LCD and full-pitched, full-sized keyboard increase ease and efficiency with plenty of space to work and play. Set in Carbon Black colour and enhanced by premium aluminium hairline palm rest, sophisticated design details create a style suited for any occasion. Look inside and out and you'll see why the VGNSZ38GP meets your business and lifestyle needs.Software
Sony Applications: VAIO Control Centre 1.1, VAIO HDD Protection 1.0, VAIO Update 2.1, VAIO Zone 1.4, Sonic Stage Mastering Studio 2.2, SonicStage CP 4.0
Other Applications: Adobe Reader 7, Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0, Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 (Installer), Infineon TPM Professional Package 2.5 (Installer), Norton Internet Security 2006, Protector Suite QL 5.3, Roxio DigitalMedia SE 7, WinDVD 5 for VAIO
Technical Support: 12 months (during business hours)
Hardware
Microprocessor: Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology, Intel Core2 Duo Processor T7200 (2.0GHz)
Processor System Bus: 667MHz
Cache: L1 Cache: 64KB L2 Cache: 4MB (on CPU)
Main Memory: 1GB DDR2 SDRAM (2 SO-DIMM slots, 1 occupied) (partially shared with video memory)
Hard Drive: 120GB (C:50GB, D:63GB, HDD Recovery Storage:7GB) Serial ATA, 5400rpm
Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11a/b/g
Optical Drive -: Reading Speed: DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL (Double Layer): 4x / DVD-ROM: x8 / DVD-RAM: x2 / CD-RW: x12 / CD-R, CD-ROM: x24
Optical Drive -: Writing Speed: DVD+R, DVD-R: x4 / DVD+RW, DVD+R DL (Double Layer): X2.4 / DVD-RW, DVD-RAM:x2 / CD-R: x24 / CD-RW: x10
Graphic Accelerator: NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 with NVIDIA TurboCache
Video Memory: 128 MB (shared with main memory)
Display: 13.3" Wide (WXGA 1280 x 800) TFT colour display (Clear Bright LCD)
Interfaces: USB 2.0 x 2, 4-pin i.Link (IEEE 1394) S400, ExpressCard/34 Slot, PCMCIA Type I/II x 1(Cardbus Support), RJ45 Ethernet, RJ11 Modem, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack, Monitor VGA D-SUB 15 pin, Memory Stick Duo Slot, Port replicator connector
Bluetooth: Bluetooth standard version 2.0+EDR, Output: Maximum +6dBm, Frequency: 2.4GHz
Built-In Camera: 310,000 pixels effective / Image Device: 1/8", VGA CMOS / Lens: 2 elements in 2 groups, F4 (Fixed) / Focus distance: f=1.74mm / Built-in monaural microphone aside
Modem: V.92 and V.90 Compliant
Ethernet: 100 Base-TX/10 Base-T
Audio: Intel® High Definition Audio Compatible, 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support), Built in Stereo Speakers
Keyboard/Input Device: ca 19 mm Key pitch / 2.5 mm Key stroke, Intelligent Touchpad
Battery: Up to 6.5 hours of use with supplied lithium-ion battery (at STAMINA MODE)
Dimensions (WxHxD): 315× 21.8 (minimum) - 32.6 (maximum)× 234.3mm
Weight: Approximately 1.69kg (including supplied battery)
Warranty: 12 months standard
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition SP2