Sony VGN-SZ480 General, Hardware, Processor, Memory, Hard Drive, Optical Drive #1, Audio, Display

Specifications

General

Computer Type: Notebook

Type of Use: Ultra Portable

Action Buttons: S1, S2 (programmable), Wireless LAN On/Off, Bluetooth®On/Off,

Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad

Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

Hardware

Keyboard: QWERTY (86 keys with 3mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch) Available in black or silver

Camera: Built-in Camera and microphone

Processor

Type: Intel®Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7600 (Configuration 1), Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7400 (Configuration 2), Intel®Core™ Duo 2 Processor T7200 (Configuration 3), Intel®Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5600 (Configuration 4) or Intel®Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5500 (Configuration 5)

Speed: 2.33GHz1 (Configuration 1), 2.16GHz1 (Configuration 2), 2GHz1 (Configuration 3), 1.83GHz1 (Configuration 4) or 1.66GHz1

(Configuration 5)

Front Side Bus Speed: 667MHz

L2 Cache: 4MB Advanced Smart Cache (Configurations 1-3) 2MB (Configurations 4-5)

Memory

Type: DDR2 (All Configurations)

Installed: 2GB (PC2-4200 1GB x 2) (Configuration 1), 1GB (PC2-4200 1GB x 1) (Configuration 2) or 1GB (PC2-4200 512MB x 2) (Configuration 3)

Maximum: 2GB (All Configurations)

Speed: 533MHz (All Configurations)

Hard Drive

Capacity: 200GB2 (Configuration 1), 160GB2 (Configuration 2), 120GB2

(Configuration 3),

100GB2 (Configuration 4) or 80GB2 (Configuration 5)

Speed: 4200rpm (Configuration 1), 5400rpm (Configuration 2-6)

Interface: Serial ATA

Impact Protection: G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection

Optical Drive #1

DVD+R DL Write: 4x max.

DVD+R Write: 8x max.

DVD+RW Write: 8x max.

DVD-R Write: 8x max.

DVD-RW Write: 6x max.

CD-R Write: 24x max.

CD-RW Write: 16x max.

DVD±RW: Yes4 DVD±R DL/DVD±RW

CD Read: 24x max.

DVD Read: 8x max.

DVD-R DL Write: 4x max.

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: Memory Stick DUO™ with MagicGate® functionality

ExpressCard™ /34 Slot: 5-in-1 Memory Card Adaptor (VGP-MCA20) supporting Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™ , Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card, and MultiMediaCard (MMC)

PCMCIA (Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support)

Audio

Sound System: Sony®Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer

Display

Screen or Display Technology: WXGA LCD

Screen Size: 13.3”11

Resolution: 1280x800

XBRITE™ LCD Technology: Yes

Graphics

Processor: NVIDIA®GeForce™ Go 7400 and Intel®Graphics Media Accelerator 950

Video RAM: 335MB Total Available Graphics Memory15, NVIDIA®

GeForce®Go 7400 notebook graphics processing unit (GPU) and 224MB Total Available Graphics Memory13 , Intel®Graphics

Media Accelerator 950 Technology: Hybrid Graphic System Chipset: Intel®945GM

Interface: VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

Inputs and Outputs

Ethernet Port: 1

Headphone Jack: 1

i.LINK®Interface: 1 (4-pin6IEEE 1394)

Memory Stick®Media Slot: 1

Modem Jack: 1

Microphone Input: 1

Port Replicator Connector(s): 1 (Bottom)

USB Port(s): 2 (2.0 compliant)

VGA Output(s): 1

DC-In: 1

Express Card™ Slot: 1

Networking/Modem

Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

Ethernet Speed: 10Base-T/100Base-TX

Modem Type: Integrated V.90/V.92 Modem (RJ-11)

Wireless LAN: Intel®PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (802.11a/b/g)3

Wireless WAN: Integrated Wireless (WAN) Wide Area Network

accessing Cingular Wireless National EDGE Network with SmartWi™ technology16 (Wireless WAN and Wireless LAN radio

do not transmit simultaneously)

Bluetooth®Technology: Integrated Bluetooth®Technology5

Power

Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2C) or Large Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL2C)

Estimated Battery Life: TBD7 (Standard Battery) TBD7 (Large Capacity Battery)

Power Requirements: 105W+10%

Software

Operating System: Microsoft®Windows®Windows Vista™ Business

Internet Services: AOL®90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only

Supplied Software: Microsoft®Works 8.5

60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft®Office 200310

Sony®Original Software: Click to DVD®- DVD Creation Please access VAIO®Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

Security and Anti-Virus Software: Norton®Internet Security™ 2007 60-Day trial with spyware protection

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty8

Telephone Support: 1 year (toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/7)9

Online and Email Support: Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com

Dimensions

Weight: 3.72 lbs with standard battery (weight is approximate and may vary)

Measurements: 12.5”(W) x 1.0”-1.5”(H) x 9.3”(D)

Supplied Accessories

AC adapter (VGP-AC19V10) Power Cord

Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2C) or Large Capacity Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPL2C)

Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20)14

VGN-SZ480 CTO Series

VAIO®SZ Series Notebook PC

Optional Accessories

Port Replicator (VGP-PRSZ1)

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2C)

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)

AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)

1GB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM1GA)

512MB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM512M)

Battery Charger (VGP-BC1)

Bluetooth®Wireless Mouse (VGP-BMS30)

Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC1)

Color: Black Carbon Fiber

1.GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.

2.GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.

3.Requires compatible wireless LAN access point, sold separately. Internet connection may require fees.

4.DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.

5.Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies.

6.i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

7.Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.

8.See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony’s warranty, please visit

www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-476 -6972 (888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.

9.For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.

10.The Microsoft Office 2003 60-Day Trial software is intended for evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end- use options and operations.

11.Viewable area measured diagonally.

12.Broadband Internet service required along with third-party services which may require a subscription fee or other service fee.

13.Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new WIndows Vista classification of graphics memory, witch is the Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. Shared System Memory veries depending on the oerating condition and system memory size.

14.Does not support Memory Stick media and Memory Stick PRO™ media using the MagicGate™ function or high-speed data transfer. Supports memory cards with capacitities up to 1GB. Does not support 5.0V SmartMedia media or the ID function of SmartMedia media with IDs. Does not support the SD Memory Card media copyright protection function. This adapter has been tested with only Sony® branded Memory Stick PRO™ media. Sony® branded Memory Stick PRO™ media is recommended for use with this adapter.

15.Measured at its narrowest point.

16.Subscription with Cingular Wireless required. See www.sonystyle.com/cingular for complete offer details, price plans, service terms and conditions and coverage map. Call 1-888-739 -VAIO (8246) for service activation.

Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured to operate any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combination of products you may choose to connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre- installed software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.

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