The Sony VAIO TZ150N is extremely slim and light yet manages to squeeze in DVD burner. This Sony VAIO has a head-turning design, excellent battery life and includes integrated WWAN.
Almost impossibly slim, the body of the Sony VAIO TZ measures just less than an inch thick. Adding the standard battery raises the rear of the laptop slightly, to 1.17 inches thick, but this is still one of the smallest systems you'll find outside of a UMPC. Because it weighs less than three pounds, the VAIO TZ feels a little fragile, especially around the hinges, but the carbon-fiber casing should offer adequate protection.
The keyboard uses evenly spaced flat keys, much like an Apple MacBook. The tiny keys and touch pad felt usable, but it takes a little practice before you get accustomed to where everything is. A row of tiny media control buttons sits on the front edge, while the glowing, green power button has been relegated to end of the system's circular hinge.
The LED backlit display is incredibly thin, and it even includes a Web cam. The Web cam features a low 0.3-megapixel resolution, making it more suitable to Web conferencing than taking snapshots. The VAIO TZ supplies just two USB ports and only VGA for video output, but it still manages to cram in a mini-FireWire jack, an ExpressCard slot, and a media card reader, so overall it's in the plus column for an ultraportable.
Besides the standard 802.11n Wi-Fi, the system also includes an integrated WWAN antenna (the older TX had a flimsy antenna attached to the hinge--this one supposedly is integrated inside), with mobile broadband service (EV-DO Rev. A) from Sprint.
We're happy to report that there are two other useful security features that can help business users make the case for their company to find room in the budget for a VAIO TZ. First, there's a fingerprint reader, positioned between the two mouse buttons below the touch pad. Second, the VAIO TX features an embedded TPM security chip that protects your data from would-be hackers and thieves. And if you're eyeing the VAIO TZ for play, you'll like its Instant Mode that lets you access music, movies, and photos without booting Windows.
The Sony VAIO TZ150 prides itself with an incredibly impressive battery life. Using the standard battery (Sony also offers an extended battery, but is costs an extra $299).
Only the high price and sluggish performance detract from Sony's inch-thick flagship laptop, the VAIO TZ, which impresses with smart design and fantastic battery life.
Specifications:
Almost impossibly slim, the body of the Sony VAIO TZ measures just less than an inch thick. Adding the standard battery raises the rear of the laptop slightly, to 1.17 inches thick, but this is still one of the smallest systems you'll find outside of a UMPC. Because it weighs less than three pounds, the VAIO TZ feels a little fragile, especially around the hinges, but the carbon-fiber casing should offer adequate protection.
The keyboard uses evenly spaced flat keys, much like an Apple MacBook. The tiny keys and touch pad felt usable, but it takes a little practice before you get accustomed to where everything is. A row of tiny media control buttons sits on the front edge, while the glowing, green power button has been relegated to end of the system's circular hinge.
The LED backlit display is incredibly thin, and it even includes a Web cam. The Web cam features a low 0.3-megapixel resolution, making it more suitable to Web conferencing than taking snapshots. The VAIO TZ supplies just two USB ports and only VGA for video output, but it still manages to cram in a mini-FireWire jack, an ExpressCard slot, and a media card reader, so overall it's in the plus column for an ultraportable.
Besides the standard 802.11n Wi-Fi, the system also includes an integrated WWAN antenna (the older TX had a flimsy antenna attached to the hinge--this one supposedly is integrated inside), with mobile broadband service (EV-DO Rev. A) from Sprint.
We're happy to report that there are two other useful security features that can help business users make the case for their company to find room in the budget for a VAIO TZ. First, there's a fingerprint reader, positioned between the two mouse buttons below the touch pad. Second, the VAIO TX features an embedded TPM security chip that protects your data from would-be hackers and thieves. And if you're eyeing the VAIO TZ for play, you'll like its Instant Mode that lets you access music, movies, and photos without booting Windows.
The Sony VAIO TZ150 prides itself with an incredibly impressive battery life. Using the standard battery (Sony also offers an extended battery, but is costs an extra $299).
Only the high price and sluggish performance detract from Sony's inch-thick flagship laptop, the VAIO TZ, which impresses with smart design and fantastic battery life.
Specifications:
- Platform Technology: Intel Centrino Duo
- System Type: Notebook
- Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
- Embedded Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
- Width: 10.9 in
- Depth: 7.8 in
- Height: 1.2 in
- Weight: 2.6 lbs
- Wireless Capabilities: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, Bluetooth, 802.11 pre-N
- Core voltage technology: Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
- Installed RAM Size: 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
- RAM Technology: DDR II SDRAM - 533 MHz
- Hard Drive: 100 GB - 4200 rpm
- Card reader type: Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards: Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Pro
- Graphics Processor / Vendor: Intel GMA 950
- Wireless NIC: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
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