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 VAIO® TZ Series Notebook PC

VGN-TZ340NCN

Weight: 2.65 lbs.7 (with standard battery)
Dimensions: 10.9"(W) x 0.88-1.17"(H) x 7.8"(D)8
At 2.65 lbs.7 (with standard battery) with 4.5 to 8.5 hours of standard battery life11 and durable carbon-fiber casing, the VAIO® TZ notebook is built for ultra-portable performance. And with an 11.1”6 display with XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology, an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor and advanced wireless technologies15, you’ll be able to stay connected and productive virtually anywhere.
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Key Features
Maximum Mobile Performance :   Packed with cutting-edge mobile technology and pre-loaded with 2GB of system memory, experience the performance of an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo U7700 processor (1.33GHz1) powered by Intel® Centrino® Processor technology A perfect mix of power, style and design, the VAIO® TZ is a slim, lightweight PC measuring less than 1” thin8, wrapped in a durable yet stylish Champagne Gold carbon-fiber casing while weighing a very feathery 2.65 lbs. (with standard battery)7. The VAIO® TZ notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business with Service Pack 1. Get the most from your VAIO® TZ notebook while on-the-go. An ultra-efficient power system and superior battery technology lets you enjoy 4.0 to 8.5 hours of standard battery life11.
Wireless Freedom :   Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work and play quicker virtually anywhere within your office or café hotspot using next-generation 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology3. Go beyond LAN networks and café hotspots and find the internet virtually anywhere with integrated Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) technology15 through optional Sprint® Mobile Broadband service. Extend the reach of your TZ notebook with Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® technology16 that is ideal for advanced wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to Bluetooth® technology enabled speakers or headphones.
Endless Features :   Watch all your favorite movies in stunning clarity on the 11.1”6 widescreen display using XBRITE-HiColor™ technology so you can see deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from almost any angle. Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family at the office or on-the-go with real-time video conferencing4 using the integrated MOTION EYE® camera and microphone. Whether it’s for YouTube™, a company project or for sharing with family and friends, editing digital video captured by your Sony Handycam® is quick and easy with VAIO® Movie Story software. You choose the supplied template and professional-looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are automatically done for you.
Environmentally Engineered Features :   By using a mercury-free backlit LCD display, the VAIO® TZ keeps one less chemical out of both your home and the landfills. The TZ notebook is ENERGY STAR® qualified, which means that it uses less power and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. The VAIO® TZ notebook holds an environmental rating of Silver from EPEAT™

Hardware
Camera :   Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Keyboard :   QWERTY, 82 keys with 1.7mm stroke and 17mm pitch

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term :   3 year limited warranty12. See actual warranty for details.
Online and Email Support :   Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Telephone Support :   1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/713

Audio
Sound System :   Intel® High Definition Audio

Inputs and Outputs
DC-In :   1
Ethernet Connection(s) :   1
Headphone Jack :   1
i.LINK® Connection :   1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)9
Microphone Input :   1
Modem Jack :   1
Port Replicator Connector(s) :   1 (Bottom)
USB Port(s) :   2 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s) :   1

Display
Screen Size :   11.1"6
XBRITE-HiColor™ Technology :   Yes
Technology :   WXGA
Resolution :   1366 x 768

General
Action Buttons :   Play/Pause/Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, AV Instant Mode, WLAN/Bluetooth® on/off, S1
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

Environmental Information
EPEAT™ :   Meets Silver EPEAT™ Rating
RoHS® :   Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco

Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) :   10.9"(W) x 0.88-1.17"(H) x 7.8"(D)8
Weight (Approx.) :   2.65 lbs.7 (with standard battery)

Graphics
Chipset :   Intel® 945GMS
Interface :   VGA out with Smart Display Sensor
Processor :   Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with Total Available Graphics Memory of 256MB (max.)10

Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader :   One Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 slot One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot

Software
Internet Services :   AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
Security and Anti-Virus Software :   Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version
Supplied Software :   Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Small Business 200714
Operating System :   Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business with SP1
The VAIO® Software Experience :   Click to Disc™ Editor - DVD Creation VAIO Movie Story - Movie Creation VAIO Music Box - Playlist Creation *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

Memory
Maximum :   2GB
Speed :   533MHz
Type :   DDR2
Installed :   2GB PC2-4200 (2GBx1)

Power
Battery Type :   Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL11)
Estimated Battery Life :   4.5-8.5 hours11 Standard Capacity Battery 7.0-13.0 hours11 Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements :   68W + 10%

Regulation and Standard Compliance
ENERGY STAR® compliant :   4.0

Networking/Modem
Bluetooth® Technology :   Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology16
Ethernet Protocol :   10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
Ethernet Speed :   Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Modem Type :   Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN :   Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)3
Wireless WAN :   Optional Sprint® Mobile Broadband service15

Hard Drive
Impact Protection :   G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection
Interface :   Ultra ATA
Speed :   4200rpm
Capacity :   120GB2

Optical Drive #1
CD Read :   24x max
CD-R Write :   24x max
CD-RW Write :   16x max
DVD Read :   8x 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 :   Yes5 (DVD±R DL/ DVD±RW/ RAM)

Processor
Front Side Bus Speed :   533MHz
L2 Cache :   2MB
Speed :   1.33GHz1
Technology :   Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology
Type :   Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor U7700
Supplied Accessories:
 Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL11)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V13)
Power Cord
Cleaning cloth

Optional Accessories:
 Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPX11)
Additional Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL11)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V10)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRTZ1)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse16 (VGP-BMS33/B)
Bluetooth® Presentation Controller16 (VGP-BRMP10)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)
100GB9 Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Keys (VGP-UHDM10/B)
Black Leather Proctection Case (VGP-CKTZ2/B)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC6)
List Price*
$2,149.99
*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 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.
    4. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.
    5. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.
    6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
    7. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
    8. Measured at the narrowest point
    9. 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.
    10. 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, driver software version and system memory size.
    11. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions. Battery life will be shorter with models equipped with Instant Mode features.
    12. 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.
    13. 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 aplicable software vendor.
    14. 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 dont 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 instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
    15. Free Month Offer: Limited time offer. Subject to change. You will be charged a regular monthly fee for your selected connection card plan. A one month service credit will be applied to your account within 1-3 bill cycles. Service credit will be for the amount of the monthly rate charge only. See www.sony.com/sprint for complete offer details, price plans, service terms and conditions, and coverage map. Click the Sprint icon on your VAIO notebook’s desktop for service activation. Coverage not available everywhere – see coverage map for details. Credit approval and $200 early termination fee applies if not cancelled within the first 30 days. Service defaults to Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, where available, if Sprint Mobile Broadband Network is unavailable. Not available while roaming. Terms & Conditions and additional restrictions apply. May not be combined with other offers.
    16. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices varies.

Computer Interface: For this product there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not manufactured to work with 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 here. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranties that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you may choose to connect to it. 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 computer are subject to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. ©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, XBRITE-HiColor, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, MOTION EYE, i.LINK and Click to Disc are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other coutries. Microsoft, Windows Live, OneCare, Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of SIG, Inc. Sprint and the “Moving Forward” logo are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. Energy Star and the Energy Star mark are registered U.S. marks All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in U.S.A. 06/08.