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 VAIO® TZ Series Notebook PC

VGN-TZ170N/B

Weight: 2.7 lbs15 with standard battery
Dimensions: 10.9"(W) 0.8" - 1.17"(H) 7.8"(D)15
At 2.7 lbs15(with standard battery) with 4 to 7.5 hours of standard battery life8 and durable carbon-fiber casing, the VAIO® TZ notebook is built for ultra-portable performance. And with an 11.1”12 display with XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology, an Intel® Core™2 Duo processor and 802.11 a/b/g/n4 wireless LAN technology you’ll be able to stay connected and productive wherever you find yourself.
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Key Features
Ultra-portable and durable :   The luxuriously sleek and ultra-portable VAIO® TZ notebook boasts an incredibly small and lightweight form-factor that features an especially robust carbon-fiber casing for enhanced durability. This best-in-class PC weighs only 2.7 lbs15, is less than 1” thin3 and features an incredible 4 to 7.5 hours of standard battery life8.
Exceptional LCD :   The VAIO® TZ notebook features an 11.1"12 WXGA widescreen display with Sony’s original XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology with white LED backlight. Sony’s innovative backlight technology offers lower power consumption for improved battery life and provides incredibly high brightness levels, amplifying colors and creating clear, crisp pictures that truly “pop” off the LCD. The result: an amazing 72% color saturation for deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail. And, with the anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection while providing a wide viewing angle, you’ll enjoy a beautifully clear image from almost any angle. It’s the ideal way to present your work or watch a DVD when you’re on the go.
Innovative Keyboard Design :   The VAIO® TZ notebook features a thoughtfully redesigned keyboard that showcases an extreme attention to detail. Designed for ease of use and a smart, sophisticated look, the individual keys are slightly raised above an attractive piano-black bezel layer producing a user-friendly touch and feel to the keyboard that creates an improved typing experience. In addition, an extra support layer has been added below the bezel to increase the structural integrity of the keyboard and add stability to the keys, giving them an unwavering up-down motion and making for quieter typing. Details like these not only enhance the look and feel of the TZ notebook, but also reveal the design intelligence and innovation that only Sony can offer.
Visual Communication :   Backed by Sony’s engineering expertise in miniaturization, the VAIO® TZ notebook features a wafer-like MOTION EYE® camera and microphone built into its 4.7mm razor-thin LCD panel. Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family with real-time video conferencing whether you’re in the office, at home or on the go16 with the TZ, a true marvel of technology.
Long Battery Life :   Sony’s innovative power-saving technology combined with Intel® Centrino® Duo processor technology efficiently manages power resources to deliver an amazing 4 to 7.5 hours of standard battery life8. And for those times when you’ll be on the go all day, rely on the optional large capacity battery for 6 to 11.5 hours of power8 to get you through.
Security features :   Fingerprint biometrics is a convenient and secure way to protect your computer and the information on it with a simple swipe of your finger. It also stores passwords to secure websites you visit, so authentication and access are quick and easy, you only need your fingerprint.An integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant chip enhances security by allowing you to control access on a specific client/user basis. TPM is a hardware-based solution that secures and protects data when it is most vulnerable.
Carbon-fiber casing :   Weighing in at only 2.7lbs15 with standard battery, the stylish VAIO® TZ notebook features an improved lightweight and especially robust carbon-fiber casing. From the top of the LCD cover, which features an added thickness of 0.2mm, to the bottom of the unit, including the edges, the carbon-fiber casing provides superior protection against impact shocks and torqued movements. Carbon fiber, the same material used on jets and sports cars to keep them lightweight yet sturdy, is much stronger than the magnesium used on standard notebooks. Built with the rigors of the road in mind, the VAIO TZ notebook will keep you up and running trouble-free.
G-Sensor™ Shock Protection :   G-Sensor™ Shock Protection makes your data even less vulnerable to loss or damage. When the built-in 3D acceleration sensor detects a risky movement, such as being dropped, the HDD-head will lock up to secure its position and reduce the risk of damage from scratching.
Entertainment features :   Perfect for long flights where extended battery life is a necessity, the VAIO® TZ notebook’s ingenious Instant Mode allows you to go straight to watching a movie, playing music or viewing photos at the touch of a button, without having to boot-up the operating system. And with the convenient A/V control buttons located in the front of the unit for easy operation from a reclined viewing position, you can stop, play, fast forward, reverse and eject with one-touch simplicity. To complement these features, an 11.1"12 WXGA widescreen display with Sony’s original XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology lets you watch movies and DVDs with stunning clarity in the intended aspect ratio for theatrical presentation.
Wireless Wide Area Network :   The VAIO® TZ notebook is more than just portable, it’s a truly mobile wireless companion. True mobility is about broad access just as much as it is about slim, lightweight design. And the VAIO TZ notebook takes that access farther than ever before with optional integrated wireless Wide Area Network (WAN)17 technology through Sprint® Mobile Broadband, the nation’s largest wireless broadband network. Take advantage of Sprint’s latest mobile network technology, EV-DO Revision A. With faster average download speeds and broadband upload speeds, Sprint’s EV-DO Revision A technology lets you utilize richer applications and services on the go, such as high-speed video telephony, video messaging and large file uploads. With Sprint, the VAIO TZ notebook gives you the freedom to go farther, do more and stay connected.

Audio
Sound System :   Windows® sound system compatible
Dolby® Headphone
Dolby® Virtual Speaker
Built-in stereo speakers

Display
Resolution :   1366x768
Screen Size :   11.1" Razor-Thin Panel12
LED backlight for brilliant colors and clarity
Screen or Display Technology :   WXGA LCD
XBRITE-HiColor™ Technology :   Yes

Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader :   Memory Stick PRO™ (with MagicGate® functionality)
Secure Digital Media
One ExpressCard™ /34 Slot

General
Action Buttons :   AV Mode (DVD/CD Instant On) Play/Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forword, Eject, Wireless On/Off
Computer Type :   Notebook
Pointing Device :   Electro-Static touch pad
Security :   Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant
Type of Use :   Ultra Portable

Graphics
Chipset :   Intel® 945GMS
Interface :   VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Processor :   Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Video RAM :   224MB Total Available Graphics Memory13

Hard Drive
Capacity :   100GB2
Impact Protection :   G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection
Interface :   Ultra ATA
Speed :   4200rpm

Hardware
Camera :   Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Keyboard :   QWERTY (82 keys with 1.7mm stroke and 17mm pitch)

Inputs and Outputs
DC-In :   1
Ethernet Port :   1
Headphone Jack :   1
Memory Stick® Media Slot :   1
Microphone Input :   1
Modem Jack :   1
Port Replicator Connector(s) :   1 (Bottom)
Secure Digital Slot :   1
USB Port(s) :   2 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s) :   1
i.LINK® Interface :   1 (4-pin) interface7 (IEEE 1394)

Memory
Installed :   2GB (1x2GB)
Maximum :   2GB
Speed :   533MHz
Type :   DDR2

Networking/Modem
Bluetooth® Technology :   Integrated Bluetooth® Technology5
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)4
Wireless WAN :   Sprint® Mobile Broadband service17

Optical Drive #1
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 DL Write :   4x max.
DVD-R Write :   8x max.
DVD-RAM Read :   5x max.
DVD-RAM Write :   5x max.
DVD-RW Write :   6x max.
DVD±RW :   Yes6 (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM Drive)

Power
Battery Type :   Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL11)
Estimated Battery Life :   4.0-7.5 hours8
Power Requirements :   68W+10%

Processor
Front Side Bus Speed :   533MHz
L2 Cache :   2MB
Speed :   1.06GHz1
Technology :   Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology14
Type :   Intel­® Core™2 Duo Processor U7500

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty :   1 Year9
Online and Email Support :   Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Telephone Support :   1 year (toll-free assistance, available 24-hours, 7-days-a-week)10

Software
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software :   Norton® Internet Security™ 2007 60-Day Trial with sypware protection
Internet Services :   AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
Operating System :   Windows Vista® Business
Sony® Original Software :   Click to DVD® - DVD Creation, SmartWi™ Technology, LocationFree® Player.
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software and trial applications.
Supplied Software :   Microsoft® Works 8.5, 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 200711

Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) :   10.9"(W) 0.8" - 1.17"(H) 7.8"(D)15
Weight (Approx.) :   2.7 lbs15 with standard battery
Supplied Accessories:
 Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL11)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V13)
Power Cord
Cleaning cloth

Optional Accessories:
 Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPX11)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V10)
Additional standard battery (VGP-BPL11)
Additional AC adapter(VGP-AC16V13)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRTZ1)
Bluetooth® Presentation Controller (VGP-BRMP10)
Privacy Filter (VGP-FL13)
Bluetooth® GPS Receiver (VGP-BGU1)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse in Gold or Black (VGP-BMS33/N, VGP-BMS33/B)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)
Leather Protection Case (VGP-CKTZ2)
100GB Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Security (VGP-UHDM10/B)
List Price*
$2,299.99
*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. Measured at its narrowest point.
    4. Requires a compatible 802.11a or 802.11b or 802.11g or 802.11n access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.
    5. Interoperability among Bluetooth devices varies.
    6. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
    7. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate products containing an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.
    8. Actual battery life may vary upon usage patterns, product settings, battery and environmental conditions. Upper battery range tested using device for music play-back. Battery life will be shorter when using the Instant Mode features.
    9. See actual Limited Warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty, please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.
    10. 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.
    11. 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.
    12. Viewable area measured diagonally.
    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. VAIO TZ uses Mobile Intel® 945GMS Express Chipsets
    15. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
    16. Internet connection required. Some features may rely on internet service which may require a fee.
    17. 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 BX Series 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. Preinstalled 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. ©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, XBRITE, G-Sensor, Memory Stick PRO, MagicGate, Click to DVD, Sony logo, VAIO logo, XBRITE logo, like.no.other and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Sprint and the “Moving Forward” logo are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in U.S.A. 06/07.