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    Advise re: Sony vaio tz

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by pck83, Jul 4, 2007.

  1. pck83

    pck83 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I'm about to purchase the sony vaio tz. I live in Malaysia and it was just released today. I'm thinking of buying the lowest spec model costing RM 6988.00 (US dollars-2031.40)

    Here are the specs:

    Processor Technology:Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor TechnologyIntel® CoreTM2 Duo Processor U7500(1.06 GHz)*1*2Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network ConnectionMobile Intel® 945GMS Express Chipset
    Operating System:Genuine Windows is authentic Windows software that is properly licensed and legally installed. Learn more about the special benefits reserved for genuine Windows customers by visiting www.microsoft.com/genuine Windows VistaTM Business (English Version) with Traditional Chinese Language Pack
    Chipset:Mobile Intel® 945GMS Express Chipset
    Processor System Bus:533MHz
    Memory Bus:667MHz
    Cache Memory:2MB Advanced Smart Cache
    Main Memory :pre-installed / Max1GB (upgradeable up to 2GB)
    SO-DIMM slots1 SO-DIMM slot (The pre-installed memory module uses one)
    Hard Disk Drive:80GB (HDD recovery storage: max. 8GB*3, C: Remain) Ultra ATA/100, 4200rpm
    Optical Disc Drive :DriveDVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive
    Maximum Reading SpeedDVD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 6x (Double Layer)
    DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 6x (Dual Layer)
    DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 8x
    DVD-ROM: 8x/DVD-RAM: 5x
    CD-ROM: 24x/CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 24x
    Maximum Writing SpeedDVD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 4x (Double Layer)
    DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 4x (Dual Layer)
    DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 6x
    DVD-RAM: 5x
    CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 16x
    Graphics Accelerator:Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
    Total Available Graphics Memory (Max)*4:256MB (251MB with 1 GB of standard RAM)
    Display:11.1" (1366 x 768) TFT Colour display (Clear Bright High Colour LCD: White LED)
    TV Function :Digital Tuner-Analogue Tuner-Interface:
    USBHigh Speed USB 2.0 x 2
    i.LINK(IEEE 1394)4pin (S400) x 1
    Network (RJ-45)Connector10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T x 1
    Display Output ConnectorAnalogue RGB, mini D-sub 15pin x 1
    AV Out Connector-S Video In/Out Connector-Headphonestereo mini jack x 1
    Microphonestereo mini jack x 1
    TV Out-ModemV.92 and V.90 Compliant x 1
    Memory Stick SlotMemory Stick (Standard/Duo Size compatible, MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible)*5
    SD Memory Card SlotSD Memory Card*6 (SDHC compatible, MMC compatible)
    DC INx 1OthersDocking Station Connector x 1
    Wireless Connection:Wireless LANIntegrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g*7 �E Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection �EData rate: maximum 11Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11a/g) *8 �EFrequency: 5 GHz (802.11a), 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g)
    BluetoothBluetooth standard Ver. 2.0+EDR
    Compatible Memory Cards:Memory Stick (Standard/Duo Size compatible, MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible) �ESD Memory Card (SDHC compatible) �EMulti Media Card
    PC Card Slot:ExpressCardTM/34 x1
    Fingerprint Sensor:x 1Security Chip:TCG Ver.1.2 compliant Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
    Camera:Effective Pixels: 640x480Image Device: 1/7.4" VGA CMOSLens: 2 elements in 2 groups, F2.8Focus distance:f=1.96mm Audio:Intel®High Definition Audio compatible �E 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) �E Built-in stereo speakers ¥ Built-in monaural microphone
    Keyboard/Input Device:Approx. 17 mm key pitch ¥ 1.7 mm keystroke ¥82 keys ¥ Intelligent Touchpad
    Battery Life*9:Bundled BatteryVGP-BPL11 Lithium-ion battery: up to 11 hours of useOptional Long BatteryVGP-BPX11 Lithium-ion battery: up to 16.5 hours of use
    Dimensions (WxHxD):277 x 22.5 - 29.8 x 198.2 mm
    Weight:1200 g (including the supplied battery)
    Included Software:AV Entertainment: Image Converter 3, Instant Mode
    Video Edit/Playback:VAIO Video & Photo Suite 1.1, Adobe® Premiere® Elements 3.0,VAIO Edit Components 6.2, WinDVD for VAIO 8.0
    DVD Creation:Click to DVD 2.6
    Music:SonicStage CP 4.3, SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.3, SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter 2.3
    Still Image/Photo: Windows® Photo Gallery , Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 5.0(Installer)
    Home Network: VAIO Media 6.0
    Tool: Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.0, Adobe® Reader® 8, Norton Internet SecurityTM 2007*10
    Utilities:VAIO Control Center 2.0, VAIO HDD Protection 2.0, VAIO Camera Utility 2.0, VAIO Camera Capture Utility 2.3, Infineon TPM Professional Package (Installer), Protector Suite QL 5.6, VAIO AV Mode Launcher 1.1
    Support:VAIO Recovery Utility, VAIO Update 3.0, VAIO Hardware Diagnostics 3.3
    Supplied Accessories:AC Adaptor(VGP-AC16V14) ¥ Lithium-ion battery(VGP-BPL11)*11 ¥ Cleaning cloth

    I would really appreciate your input especially regarding the price. thx a lot!


    pck
     
    pck83, Jul 4, 2007
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  2. roor

    roor Notebook Deity

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    seems like too much $ for just that
     
    roor, Jul 4, 2007
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