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Sony VAIO TZ150N (black)

Sony VAIO TZ150N (black)

Full specifications for Sony VAIO TZ150N (black)

Manufacturer: Sony Electronics, Inc.
Part number: VGN-TZ150N/B

General

  • Platform Technology
  • Intel Centrino Duo
  • Built-in Devices
  • Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
  • Embedded Security
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
  • Width
  • 10.9 in
  • Depth
  • 7.8 in
  • Height
  • 1.2 in
  • Weight
  • 2.6 lbs
  • Color
  • Black
  • Notebook type
  • Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.)

Processor

  • Processor
  • Intel Core 2 Duo U7500 / 1.06 GHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology
  • Dual-Core
  • 64-bit processor
  • Yes
  • Core voltage technology
  • Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
  • Data bus speed
  • 533 MHz
  • Processor features
  • Enhanced SpeedStep technology
  • Chipset type
  • Mobile Intel 945GMS Express

Cache Memory

  • Type
  • L2 cache
  • Cache size
  • 2 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size
  • 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
  • Technology
  • DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz
  • RAM configuration features
  • 1 x 1 GB

Environmental Parameters

  • Environmental & energy standards compliance
  • EPEAT Silver

Storage Controller

  • Storage controller type
  • IDE

Storage

  • Floppy Drive
  • None
  • Hard Drive
  • 100 GB - 4200 rpm
  • Storage Removable
  • None
  • Hard drive type
  • Portable

Optical Storage

  • Type
  • DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated
  • CD / DVD read speed
  • 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
  • CD / DVD write speed
  • 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
  • CD / DVD rewrite speed
  • 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • 2nd optical storage type
  • None

Card Reader

  • Card reader type
  • Card reader
  • Supported flash memory cards
  • Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Pro

Display

  • Display Type
  • 11.1 in TFT active matrix
  • Max Resolution
  • 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
  • Widescreen Display
  • Yes
  • Features
  • LED-backlit, X BRITE-HiColor

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor
  • Intel GMA 950
  • Video Memory
  • Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
  • Total Available Graphics Memory
  • 224 MB

Audio

  • Audio output type
  • Sound card
  • Audio output compliant standards
  • Microsoft WSS 1.0/2.0
  • Audio Input
  • Microphone

Notebook Camera

  • Camera Type
  • Integrated

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type
  • Keyboard, Touchpad
  • Keyboard localization and layout
  • QWERTY

Telecom

  • Modem
  • Fax / modem
  • Max transfer rate
  • 56 Kbps
  • Protocols & Specifications
  • ITU V.90, ITU V.92
  • Service provider
  • Sprint Nextel

Networking

  • Networking
  • Network adapter
  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported
  • Yes
  • Wireless NIC
  • Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
  • Data link protocol
  • Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
  • Networking standards
  • IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free)
  • 2 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
  • Interfaces
  • 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Docking / port replicator, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)

Power

  • Power device form factor
  • External

Battery

  • Technology
  • Lithium ion
  • Installed Qty
  • 1
  • Mfr estimated battery life
  • 7.5 hour(s)
  • CNET Labs battery drain test: DVD playback (min)
  • 247

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided
  • Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business
  • Software
  • Sony Click to DVD, Microsoft Works 8.5, Sony LocationFree Player, AOL Online (90 days trial), Microsoft Office 2007 (Trial), Norton Internet Security 2007 (60 days subscription)

Environmental Standards

  • EPEAT Compliant
  • EPEAT Silver
  • EPA Energy Star Compliant
  • Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support
  • 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details
  • Limited warranty - 1 year - On-site, Product info support - Phone consulting - 1 year

Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008)
  • 5.1
  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008)
  • 7.3
  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Sep 2008)
  • 5.3

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CNET editors' rating

Very good

Reviewed by: Dan Ackerman

Reviewed: 7/20/07
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