Sony VAIO VGN-SZ170P/C
MFR’s Description:Messaging : It’s ultra-thin and ultra-light yet boasts a 13.3″ widescreen display11 with XBRITE™ technology, ideal for your mobile needs. It’s packed with features including Hybrid Graphic System which let you switch from internal graphics for battery efficiency and external graphics for robust performance.
NOTE: Replaced by the Sony VAIO VGN-SZ370P / C
Note: Has an attached antenna for Cingular’s 3G EDGE high-speed network, if you are a customer of Cingular. Appears to come with a Cingular SIM Card
Note: This is one of the few, if not the only, ultraportables to have a dual Graphics Processor setup, both an NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7400 and an Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950.
Note: Has both a PCMCIA and an ExpressCard™/34 Slot
Note: Has a built-in camera along with microphone.
Note: Has a Carbon Fiber casing (hence the weight being below 4 pounds).
Reviews located at the bottom of the page.
Company/Manufacturing Information
| Company: |
Sony Electronics, Inc. |
| Company Website: |
SonyStyle.com (USA) |
| Model Name: |
VGN-SZ170P |
| Product Page: |
b2b.sony.com |
| Type: |
Ultraportable Notebook/Laptop |
| Introduced: |
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| Cost (MSRP/Street): |
@ $2800 USD |
CPU/Processor & Chipset
| Processor Company: |
Intel |
| Processor Model: |
Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2400 |
| Processor Speed: |
1.83GHz |
| Bus Speed: |
667MHz |
| Cache Size: |
2Mb |
| Cache Type: |
L2 |
| Systemboard Chipset: |
Intel® 945GM |
Display and Graphics
| Graphics Chipset: |
NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7400 and Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 |
| Screen Type: |
LCD/WXGA w/XBRITE technology |
| Screen Size: |
13.3 Inches |
| Widescreen: |
Yes |
| Resolution: |
1280×800 |
| Video Memory: |
128MB dynamically allocated |
| Video Out: |
VGA w/Smart Display Sensor |
| Touchscreen: |
No |
Memory
| Memory Capacity: |
1GB (expand to 2GB) |
| Memory Slots: |
2 |
| Memory Type: |
DDR2 |
| Memory Speed: |
PC2-4200 533MHz |
| Shared With Video: |
Up to 128Mb (dynamic) |
Storage
| Hard Drive Interface: |
Serial ATA |
| Hard Drive Capacity: |
100GB (5400rpm) |
| Hard Drive Size: |
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| Optical Drive: |
DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW, DVD+R DL Write, DVD+R Write, DVD+RW Write, DVD-R Write, DVD-RW Write, CD-R Write, CD-RW Write, DVD Read, CD Read, |
Battery
| Battery Type: |
Lithion Ion (VGP-BPS2B) |
| Default Battery Size: |
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| Mfr Estimated Runtime: |
2.5 - 6 Hours |
Dimensions, and Weight
| Weight: |
3.72 lbs w/standard battery |
| Height: |
0.9″ - 1.3″ |
| Width: |
12.5″ |
| Depth: |
9.3″ |
Networking
| Wireless: |
Integrated Cingular Wireless EDGE (Has Cingular SIM card), Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection |
| Wireless Type: |
EDGE, 802.11a/b/g |
| Ethernet: |
10/100BASE-TX |
| Modem: |
56k V.90 modem |
Input
| Keyboard: |
86-key QWERTY |
| Mouse: |
Touch Pad |
I/O Ports
| USB Ports: |
2x USB 2.0 |
| Firewire (1394): |
1x 4pin i.LINK (IEEE 1394) |
| PS/2, Serial, Parallel: |
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| Infrared: |
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PC Card Slots: |
1 Type I/Type II PCMCIA w/CardBus support
ExpressCard™/34 Slot |
| Flash Memory Card: |
Memory Stick Duo |
| Bluetooth: |
Yes |
| Port Replicator: |
TBD |
| Other I/O: |
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Audio
| Audio Chipset: |
Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer |
| Audio I/O: |
Built-in stereo speakers, Monaural mini-jack (microphone), stereo mini-jack headphone) |
Software
| Installed OS: |
Microsoft Windows XP Pro w/SP2 |
| Drivers: |
esupport.sony.com |
| Included Software: |
SmartWi™ Connection Manager, Click to DVD™ - DVD Creation, DVgate Plus™ - Digital Video, SonicStage® - Digital Music, SonicStage® Mastering Studio software with MP3 encoder, VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing, Image Converter - PSP Transfer
Adobe® Photoshop® Album Starter Edition, Intuit® Quicken® 2005 New User Edition, InterVideo® WinDVD®, InterVideo® Instant On, Microsoft® Works 8.0, Microsoft® Office® 2003 60-Day Trial171 Small Business Edition
Norton Internet Security™ 90-Day Subscription - Norton AntiVirus®, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam®, Norton Parental Control, Intermute™ SpySubtract™ 30-Day Subscription, Sony® VAIO® Update, Sony® VAIO® Recovery Wizard, Sony® VAIO® Support Central |
Protection and Security
| Fingerprint Reader: |
Yes |
| Harddrive Shock Protection: |
G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection |
| Hardware Passwords: |
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| Other: |
TPM |
Warranty, Misc
| Warranty: |
1 Year Limited Warranty (See Site), 1 year toll-free technical telephone support,
online/email support - www.esupport.sony.com
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Review Excerpts - Click on publication links below to read full reviews
PC Magazine - March 2006 - 4 out of 5 - Sony continues to beef up the features and performance of its ultraportables without sacrificing design appeal. If you need a system well suited for commuting back and forth to the office, as opposed to flying cross-country weekly, the sleek Sony VAIO VGN-SZ170P is ideal for you.
