Sony VGN-SZ680ND General, Hardware, Processor, Memory, Hard Drive, Optical Drive #1, Audio, Power

VGN-SZ680ND

Specifications

General

Computer Type: Notebook

Type of Use: Ultra Portable

Action Buttons: S1, S2 (programmable), Wireless On/Off, Stamina/Speed Hybrid Graphics Switch

Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM), TCG Ver.1.2

compliant

Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

Hardware

Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad

Keyboard: QWERTY (86 keys with 3mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch)

Silver Palmrest

Camera: Built-in Camera and Microphone

Processor

Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7500

Speed: 2.20GHz1

Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz

L2 Cache: 4MB Cache

Technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology

Memory

Type: DDR2

Installed: 2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300

Maximum: 4GB15

Speed: 667MHz

Hard Drive

Capacity: 120GB2

Speed: 5400rpm

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±RW/DVD±DL/RAM)

CD Read: 24x max.

DVD Read: 8x max.

DVD-RAM Write: 5x max.

DVD-R DL Write: 4x max.

DVD-RAM Read: 5x max.

Expansion Slots

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

ExpressCard™ /34 Slot: 5-in-1 Memory Card Adaptor (VGP-MCA20A) 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 razor thin LCD panel

Screen Size: 13.3”11

Resolution: 1280x800

XBRITE™ LCD Technology: Yes

White LED back light for better quality and clarity

Graphics

Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS GPU and Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

Video RAM: 831MB Total Available Graphics Memory13 (with NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400 GS GPU) and 358MB Total Available Graphics13 (with Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100)

Technology: Hybrid Graphics System

Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset

Interface: VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

Inputs and Outputs

Ethernet Port: 1

Headphone Jack: 1

i.LINK® Interface: 1 (4-pin IEEE 1394) interface6

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/1000Base-T

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

Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)3

Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Bluetooth®

Technology5

Power

Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery

(VGP-BPS10)

Estimated Battery Life: 3.0-6.07(Standard Battery)

4.0-8.07(Large Capacity Battery)

Power Requirements: 105W+10%

Software

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business

Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - For new users only

Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works 8.5

60-Day Trial version of Microsoft® Office 200710

Sony® Original Software: Click to Disc Editor® - DVD Creation

LocationFree® Player Software

*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/EN/VAIO

Dimensions

Weight: 4.0 lbs16

Measurements: 12.5”(W) x 1.0"-1.5"(H) x 9.3”(D)16

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS10)

AC adapter (VGP-AC19V25)

Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20A)14

Power Cord

Optional Accessories

Port Replicator (VGP-PRSZ1)

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL9)

Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V21)

VAIO® SZ Series Notebook PC

AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V25)

Bluetooth Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/B) Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC1) Protection Case with VAIO Smart Protection (VGP-CKSZ1) Slim Carrying Case (VGP-CCB3)

USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)

Privacy Filter (VGP-FL8)

Color: Charcoal Black Carbon Fiber Casing

UPC Code: 027242739345

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 a compatible 802.11n access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.

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’swarranty, 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 2007 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, which is the total of Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. Shared System Memory varies depending on the operating 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 capacities up to 8GB. 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.A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the operating system.

16.Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

17.Measured at the narrowest point.

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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Last Updated: 03/07/2008