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Sunday, May 19, 2013

REVIEW Sony VAIO FZ




Our review version of the FZ, priced starting at $1,199.99 with Intel graphics, has the following specifications:

  • Screen: 15.4-inch screen WXGA (1280 x 800) with XBRITE-ECO (glossy finish)
  • Processor: 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300
  • Hard Drive: 200 GB hard drive (SATA, 4200RPM)
  • Memory: 2GB RAM (PC5300, 667 MHz, DDR2 SDRAM) -- 4GB max memory
  • Optical Drive: DVD+-R Double layer / DVD+-RW Drive (Blu-ray drive optional)
  • Ports and Slots: Three USB 2.0, one FireWire 400 port, one ExpressCard 34, one S-Video, one VGA, one MemoryStick Pro reader, one SD card reader, headphone / line-out, microphone-in, modem, 10/100 Ethernet
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
  • Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT available)
  • Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Dimensions: 14.0" x 10.2" x 1.4" (Width x Depth x Height)
  • Weight: 5.75 pounds

Pros

  • Simple design with clean looks
  • Fast Core 2 Duo processors and up to 4GB of RAM provide plenty of system performance
  • Screen has excellent horizontal viewing angles
  • Solid build quality and sturdiness
  • Stays cool and makes little noise
  • Good keyboard if you dont mind flat keys

Cons

  • Useless AV button
  • Too much bloatware installed
  • Poor battery life
  • Only three USB ports.