It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).
Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Professional Edition (which adds Microsoft's IIS Web server, back-up and recovery utilities, Remote Desktop, and other enhanced business features) with Service Pack 2 featuring Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes loaded with a bevy of Sony multimedia software: Click to DVD (DVD creation), SonicStage Mastering Studio (digital music), Vaio Media (network file sharing), DVgate Plus (digital video), and Image Converter (for PSP transfer). Other pre-loaded software includes Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements, Microsoft Digital Imaging (Starter Edition), Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Microsoft Works 8.5 (with word processing, spreadsheet, and calendar), Norton Internet Security (with 60-day subscription), Intervideo WinDVD, and Roxio DigitalMedia SE.
Security & Safety Features
Sony's line of VAIO SZ notebooks take security seriously, employing a biometric fingerprint sensor and proprietary hard disk drive protection software to ensure your data is protected from unauthorized use as well as accidental damage. 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.
The G-Sensor Shock Protection feature makes your data even less vulnerable to loss or damage. When the built-in 3-D acceleration sensor detects a risky movement like being dropped, the HDD-head will lock up to secure its position and 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.
Built-in Camera
This VAIO notebook features an integrated camera with a microphone. Enjoy this feature to easily chat and video mail with family and friends. 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.
Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
If you're the ultimate road warrior, you need to access the Internet and check e-mail without having to plug in your Sony Vaio notebook PC, and without cables to boot. Welcome to the world of WWANs (wireless wide area networks). With WWANs, you can access critical network resources and home office files from the front seat of your car, the airport, the local coffee shop, or your recliner at home. Sony Vaio computers use SmartWi technology to access the Cingular Wireless national EDGE (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) network.
A WWAN uses long-range wireless connections -- the same networks as cellular phones -- to provide access across a large geographic area. In comparison, a WLAN (wireless LAN) covers only one or more buildings located close together. The use of wireless connectivity on a WLAN is simply an alternative to the PSTN (public switched telephone network), which you may have used -- or still use -- to dial into your ISP (Internet service provider) or reach your company's network. On a WWAN, however, you use wireless connectivity to reach your carrier's data network instead of plugging into a phone jack and dialing into your ISP. Each mobile device communicates with the public carrier's base station, providing coverage across entire states, regions, and countries via cell phone towers.
Dimensions and Weight
This notebook measures 12.5 by 1.5 by 9.3 inches (WxHxD) and weighs approximately 4.1 pounds with the standard battery (included).
Power
It's powered by the VGP-BPS2C rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which provides 2.5 to 6.0 hours of battery life (depending on usage).
What's in the Box
This package contains the VGN-SZ320P/B notebook PC, Cingular SIM card, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty, and Sony offers 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance.
Customer Reviews:
It's just perfect.......2007-02-17
It's a very light computer, very beautiful and stylish. I have had it for almost three months now and I am very satisfied with its performance.
Light, fast, powerful - overall a great laptop!.......2006-12-04
I have been using this laptop for more than a week now and love it! As mentioned in the specifications, it is extremely light (~4 lbs). The screen size (13.3") with 1280x800 resolution is just right for me, though people with weaker eyesight may find the text to be a little too small.
Pros:
1. Full size keyboard: very comfortable to type. Though it makes a little sound - I find it very good.
2. Bright screen: beautiful bright screen. I would have preferred a matte finish, but am beginning to like the glossy screen also.
3. Biometric finger-print sensor: love to just swipe a finger and log in! Works well most of the time.
4. Hybrid graphics: Absolutely love it! When I need it for general word processing, emailing, browsing - I use the integrated graphics card ("stamina" mode) - but for graphics intensive work can switch to the Nvidia 7400 card ("speed" mode). The battery life suffers, of course, but you can see the performance boost.
5. Very, very fast: Core 2 duo, 5400 rpm SATA drive, 1 GB RAM ... overall sweet performance at an extremely light package.
6. Runs quiet and cool. Very cool, in fact, in the "stamina" mode - you can feel a heat a little bit in the "speed" mode (with the dedicated graphics card turned on.) You can hear the fan if you take your ear next to it - but very quiet otherwise.
Cons:
1. Not so stellar battery life (with standard battery): I get around 3 hours battery life in "stamina" mode, about 1 and 1/2 to 2 hrs in "speed" mode.
2. Wish the ac adapter was a bit smaller and there was a nice way to wind the cable around it for storage (like Apple or even Dell.)
3. Screen: would be nice to have an option between matte and glossy screen. Not a real con - but just wish there was a choice!
4. A higher resolution web cam would be nice too!
5. Too many useless softwares come pre-installed. Since there are no OS and driver CDs (a portion of the HDD is used as a recovery partition - you can create a set of recovery discs in either CDs or DVDs) - every time you re-install you have to manually uninstall a bunch of these softwares. I haven't tried a fresh install using a separate windows cd yet - but uninstalling and removing unwanted softwares is a must for fast and efficient performance of the computer.
Overall a great computer for the money ... anyone who is looking for a fast, ultra-portable laptop - should give this a thought. No other laptop in the market provides so many features and high performance at such a small and light package! Would give it 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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