Sony VGN-TZ398U/XC VAIO Notebook PC

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Sony VGN-TZ398U/XC VAIO Notebook PC

It's hard to imagine just how compact and sleek the 2.7-pound, 11.1" VAIO® TZ truly is. While immediately commanding the attention of anyone who lays eyes on its beautiful form, the featherweight TZ's allure goes far beyond aesthetics. Concealed in the durable carbon-fiber casing is an ultra-portable powerhouse boasting an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor, a 64GB Solid State Drive and a 320GB hard drive for more-than-adequate storage. An external DVD±R DL optical drive is also included for you DVD burning and viewing needs. Traveling with your notebook? You'll enjoy 4.5 to 8.5 hours of standard battery life, 802.11a/b/g/n3 LAN and integrated wireless WAN technology through Sprint Mobile Broadband for blazing-fast on-the-go connections and the built-in MOTION EYE® camera with microphone for video conferencing. Add this all up and you have the VAIO TZ—the ultimate ultra-portable PC.

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 (1.33GHz) 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 carbon-fiber casing while weighing a very feathery 2.7 lbs. (with standard battery). The VAIO® TZ notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate 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 4.5 to 9.0 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 cafe 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 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. The VAIO® TZ includes a 64GB Solid State Drive (SSD) for rapid boot-ups, quicker application launches and greater durability. An additional 320GB Hard Disk Drive is also installed to provide ample room for storage. With the bundled external DVD±R DL/ DVD±RW optical drive and Click to Disc™ Editor, present your digital video content in a professional-looking package or archive all your important data to DVDs and CDs.

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™.