Sony VGN-TZ290EA VAIO Notebook PC

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Sony VGN-TZ290EA VAIO Notebook PC

Designed for life on-the-go, the ultra-portable VAIO® VGN-TZ290EAN gives you the freedom to go farther and stay connected. Packaged in a durable carbon-fiber casing, this notebook weighs a mere 2.65 pounds while providing an amazing 4.5 to 8.5 hours of standard battery life. Equipped with a stunning 11.1" display with XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology, you can watch movies and play games in sparkling clarity. You'll also stay productive while on the road with an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor, 802.11a/b/g/n LAN and integrated wireless WAN technology through optional Sprint Mobile Broadband. Plus, staying in touch with friends and colleagues is easy with the MOTION EYE® camera and microphone.

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 U7600 processor (1.20GHz) 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" thin, wrapped in a durable yet stylish Champagne Gold carbon-fiber casing while weighing a very feathery 2.65 lbs. (with standard battery). The VAIO® TZ notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 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 life.

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 technology. Go beyond LAN networks and café hotspots and find the internet virtually anywhere with integrated Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) technology through optional Sprint® Mobile Broadband service. Extend the reach of your TZ notebook with Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® technology 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" 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 conferencing 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™