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VAIO® SZ Notebook

VGN-SZ780NW

Weight: 4.0 lbs16 with standard battery
Dimensions: 12.5”(W) x 1.0"-1.5"(H) x 9.3”(D)16

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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 :   White LED back light for better quality and clarity

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)

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

Graphics
Processor :   NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory of 831MB (max.)13 and Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with Intel® Clear Video Technology with Total Available Graphics Memory 358MB (max.)13
Video RAM :   64MB dedicated video memory
Technology :   Hybrid Graphics System
Chipset :   Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
Interface :   VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

Hard Drive
Capacity :   160GB2 with 256MB flash memory
Speed :   5400rpm
Interface :   Serial ATA
Impact Protection :   G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection

Hardware
Camera :   Built-in camera and microphone
Keyboard :   QWERTY (86 keys with 3mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch)
Available in Black or Silver
Pointing Device :   Electro-Static touch pad

Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack :   1
i.LINK® Interface :   1 (4-pin IEEE 1394) interface6
Memory Stick® Media Slot :   1
Microphone Input :   1
USB Port(s) :   2 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s) :   1
DC-In :   1
Ethernet Port :   1
Modem Jack :   1
Express Card™ Slot :   1
Port Replicator Connector(s) :   1 (Bottom)

Memory
Type :   DDR2
Installed :   2GB(1GBx2) PC2-5300
Maximum :   4GB15
Speed :   667MHz

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 A2DP Bluetooth® Technology5
Wireless WAN :   Sprint® Mobile Broadband service18

Optical Drive #1
DVD±RW :   Yes4 (DVD±RW/DVD±DL/RAM)
CD Read :   24x max.
CD-R Write :   24x max.
CD-RW Write :   16x max.
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.
DVD Read :   8x max.
DVD-RAM Read :   5x max.
DVD-R DL Write :   4x max.
DVD-RAM Write :   5x max.

Power
Battery Type :   Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS10) or
Large Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL9)
Estimated Battery Life :   3.0-5.5 Hours7 (Standard Battery)
4.0-7.5 Hours7 (Large Capacity Battery)
Power Requirements :   105W+10%

Processor
Type :   Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300
Speed :   2.40GHz1
Front Side Bus Speed :   800MHz
L2 Cache :   3MB
Technology :   Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology

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

Software
Operating System :   Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business/XP Professional downgrade
Internet Services :   AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - For new users only
Security and Anti-Virus Software :   Norton® Internet Security™ 2007 60-Day Trial with spyware protection
Supplied Software :   Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Small Business 200710
Sony® Original Software :   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.) :   4.0 lbs16 with standard battery
Dimensions (Approx.) :   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)
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)
List Price*
$1,749.99
*Ask your reseller or distributor for product pricing
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Footnotes
    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’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. 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007 - This trial software will work only for 60 days after you first use it. You will not be able to use the software if you do not activate it as described the first time you use the software. You can activate the software by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. If you want to keep using the software after the 60-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual version. You can convert online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
    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.
    18. Subscription with Sprint® Mobile Broadband high-speed EV-DO service required. See www.sony.com/sprint for complete offer details, price plans, service terms and conditions, and coverage map. Click the Sprint icon on your desktop or call 1-877-275-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. ©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, i.LINK, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, VAIO, VAIO logo, XBRITE, G-Sensor, Sound Reality, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, Click to Disc™, LocationFree Player and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Centrino and Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in U.S.A. 01/08.