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Design: 9.0
Features: 9.0
Performance: 5.0
Battery life: 8.0
Service and support: 6.0
Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 17 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: VGN-TZ150N/B
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CNET editors' review
Sony VAIO TZ150N (black)
price range: $1,999.00
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.
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 17 reviews
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11 out of 15 people found this review helpful
"Excellent ultraportable and CNET is full of morons."
by rahulnirmal2000 on July 31, 2007
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
by drrx on August 28, 2007
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"Sony's screens ruin this laptop!"
by tkelly1250 on January 2, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
by shipdriver on January 23, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"An excellent lap top for ppl on the road"
by ultrahle on November 15, 2007
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: VGN-TZ150N/B
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna, Stereo speakers
- 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
- Color Black
- Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.)
- Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11 pre-N, Bluetooth
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo U7500 / 1.06 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Core voltage technology Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
- Data bus speed 533 MHz
- Processor features Enhanced SpeedStep technology
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GMS Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz
- RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental & energy standards compliance EPEAT Silver
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type IDE
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 100 GB - 4200 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 4x (DVD?R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card
Display
- Display Type 11.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features X BRITE-HiColor, LED-backlit
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950
- Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
- Total Available Graphics Memory 224 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards Microsoft WSS 1.0/2.0
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
- Keyboard localization and layout QWERTY
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90, ITU V.92
- Service provider Sprint Nextel
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
- Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34, 2 ( 0 ) x Memory
- Interfaces 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Docking / port replicator, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
Power
- Power device form factor External
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Mfr estimated battery life 7.5 hour(s)
- CNET Labs Battery Drain Test: DVD Playback (min) 247
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows Vista
- Software Sony Click to DVD, Microsoft Works 8.5, Microsoft Office 2007 (Trial), Norton Internet Security 2007 (60 days subscription), Sony LocationFree Player, AOL Online (90 days trial)
Environmental Standards
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Product info support - Phone consulting - 1 year, Limited warranty - 1 year - On-site
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 5.1
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3
Product series
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Price: $1,999.00
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.06 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 2.6 lbs, 11.1 in TFT active matrix, EPEAT Silver, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.06 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 2.6 lbs, 11.1 in TFT active matrix, EPEAT Silver, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
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