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VAIO® FZ Series Notebook PC
VGN-FZ480E/B
Weight: 6.1 lbs.(with standard battery)1
Dimensions: 14"(W) x 0.98-1.4"(H) x 10.02"(D)1
The 15.4"2 Blu-ray Disc™-enabled VAIO® FZ notebook with XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology features A2DP Bluetooth® technology17 for wireless audio streaming and embedded A/V controls for one-touch access to entertainment. With next-generation Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology, a built-in camera and microphone for video messaging5 and Blu-ray Disc™ optical drive for massive storage capacity13, this blazing-fast PC is packed with exciting features.
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Key Features
| Powerful PC performance and premium mobility |
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The VAIO® FZ is an ideal PC for your day-to-day productivity in an intelligent, highly mobile design.<br> <br>Enjoy desktop performance in a notebook package with Intel's incredible new hafnium-based processor technology. The next-generation Intel® Centrino® Duo T8100(2.10GHz8) with 3MB of L2 cache and 3GB (2GBx1 + 1GBx1, DDR2) of system memory turns up the speed on multi-tasking while curbing energy consumption.<br> <br>The VAIO® FZ notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium.<br> <br>Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work and play quicker anywhere within your office or home using next-generation 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN technology3. |
| Stunning HD entertainment |
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Watch your Blu-ray Disc™12 movies in stunning HD on the 15.4" widescreen display2 using XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology and powered by a NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M with 256MB of dedicated Video RAM, so you can see deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from any angle.<br> <br>With integrated Blu-ray Disc™ technology and optical drive13, you can create or record 25-50GB9 of home movies, music, and digital photos to a single Blu-ray Disc™.<br> <br>An HDMI™ output delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable so you can enjoy HD entertainment on your compatible big screen TV without a myriad of extra cables (HDMI cable sold seperately).<br> <br>Go straight to your favorite movies, songs and photos with the touch of a button. A/V instant mode gives you instant access to your favorite multimedia without ever booting-up the operating system and conserving your battery. |
| Easy communication and rich multimedia |
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Stay connected with colleagues, friends and family in the office or on the go with real-time video conferencing5 using the integrated MOTION EYE® camera and microphone.<br> <br>Hear your music like never before and enjoy the incredibly rich and full sound that Sony's original Sound Reality™ technology delivers.<br> <br>Extend the reach of your FZ notebook with A2DP Bluetooth® technology that is ideal for advanced wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to Bluetooth® speakers or headphones.<br> <br>With Click to Disc® software and the advanced DVD+R double layer drive, presenting your digital video content in a professional-looking package is quick and easy.<br> <br>Store all your important documents, family pictures and videos and dynamic presentations on the roomy 300GB9 (4200RPM) hard drive. |
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Audio
| Sound System |
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Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer |
Display
| Screen or Display Technology |
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WXGA LCD |
| Screen Size |
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15.4”2 |
| Resolution |
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1280 x 800 |
| XBRITE-HiColor™ Technology |
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Yes |
Expansion Slots
| Multimedia Card Reader |
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One Memory Stick Duo™ media with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 Slot One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) Slot |
General
| Computer Type |
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Notebook |
| Type of Use |
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Portable |
| Action Buttons |
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S (programmable), Volume, AV Mode, Play/Pause, FF, Rewind and Stop |
| Pointing Device |
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Electro-Static touch pad |
Graphics
| Processor |
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NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GT GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory: 1535MD (max.)11 |
| Video RAM |
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256MB Dedicated Video RAM |
| Interface |
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HDMI™ VGA and S-Video Out with Smart Display Sensor |
Hard Drive
| Capacity |
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300GB9 |
| Speed |
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4200rpm |
| Interface |
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Serial ATA |
Hardware
| Keyboard |
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QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch |
| Camera |
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Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone |
Inputs and Outputs
| Headphone Jack |
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1 |
| Microphone Input |
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1 |
| S-Video Output(s) |
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1 |
| USB Port(s) |
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3 (2.0 compliant) |
| VGA Output(s) |
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1 |
| Modem Jack |
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1 |
| Ethernet Port |
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1 |
| i.LINK® Connection |
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1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)7 |
| DC-In |
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1 |
| HDMI™ Connection(s) |
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1 |
Memory
| Type |
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DDR2 |
| Installed |
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3GB (2GBx1+1GBx1) PC2-5300 |
| Maximum |
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4GB16 |
| Speed |
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667MHz |
Networking/Modem
| Ethernet Protocol |
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Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Ethernet Speed |
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10Base-T/100Base-TX |
| Modem Type |
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Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11) |
| Wireless LAN |
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Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)3 |
| Bluetooth® Technology |
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Integrated Bluetooth® Technology17 |
Optical Drive #1
| Blu-Ray Disc™ Support |
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Yes12(BD-RE/DVD±R DL/DVD±RW) |
| DVD±RW |
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Yes4 (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM) |
| DVD+R DL Write |
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2.4x max. |
| DVD-R DL Write |
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2x max. |
| DVD+R Write |
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8x max. |
| DVD+RW Write |
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4x max. |
| DVD-R Write |
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8x max. |
| DVD-RW Write |
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4x max. |
| CD-R Write |
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8x max. |
| CD-RW Write |
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8x max. |
| CD Read |
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24x max. |
| DVD Read |
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8x max. |
| DVD-RAM Read |
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5x max. |
| DVD-RAM Write |
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5x max. |
| BD-ROM Read |
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2x max |
| BD-R Read |
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2x max |
| BD-R DL Read |
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1.6x max |
| BD-RE Read |
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2x max |
| BD-RE DL Read |
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1.6x max |
| BD-R Write |
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2x max |
| BD-R DL Write |
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1x max |
| BD-RE Write |
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2x max |
| BD-RE DL Write |
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1x max |
Power
| Battery Type |
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Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS8) |
| Estimated Battery Life |
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1.5-3.0 hours6 (Standard Battery) 2.0-4.0 hours6 (Large Battery) |
| Power Requirements |
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110W+10% |
Processor
| Type |
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Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 |
| Speed |
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2.10GHz8 |
| Front Side Bus Speed |
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800MHz |
| L2 Cache |
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3MB |
| Technology |
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Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology |
Service and Warranty Information
| Limited Warranty |
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1 Year Limited Warranty14. See actual warranty for details. |
| Telephone Support |
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1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/715 |
| Online and Email Support |
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Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO |
Software
| Operating System |
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Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium |
| Internet Services |
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AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only |
| Security and Anti-Virus Software |
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Norton 360™ All-In-One Security 60-day Trial |
| Supplied Software |
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Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Student/Teacher 200710 |
| Sony® Original Software |
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Click to Disc™ - DVD Creation LocationFree Player® Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials. |
Weights and Measurements
| Weight (Approx.) |
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6.1 lbs. (with standard battery)1 |
| Dimensions (Approx.) |
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14"(W) x 0.98-1.4"(H) x 10.02"(D)1 |
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Supplied Accessories:
Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS8)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V23)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories:
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V21)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL8)
100GB9 Hard Drive with Security (VGP-UHDM10/B)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33)17
Bluetooth® Presentation Controller (VGP-BRMP10)17
Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC3)
Leather Carrying Case (VGP-AMB8)
Urban Messenger Bag (VGP-AML2)
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| List Price* |
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$1,799.99
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| *Ask your reseller or distributor for product pricing |
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