MFR’s Description: “The SZ2-Series isn’t just an ultra-lightweight notebook for business, it’s a statement.
This impressive fusion of style and substance is also secure. Trusted™ Platform Module (TPM) hardware and fingerprint recognition combine to make the VP/C and XP/C as tough to crack digitally as they are physically. To protect your data from accident, G-Sensor hard disk technology on all models auto parks the disk’s read/write heads at lightning speed if there’s an impact.
The innovative Stamina mode feature lets you switch between the integrated Intel GPU for everyday use and the NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7400 for maximum video or 3D performance. This means the battery doesn’t have to power the NVIDIA engine except when needed, pushing battery life to over six hours depending on model and usage.”
Note/Highlights:
* This has a dual video setup.
* Case built out of Carbon Fiber to radically reduce weight.
* TBD = To Be Determined
Availability: Europe (models for other regions will be linked from here as they become available).
Articles, Miscellaneous Information:
Sony Europe’s Press Release – May 2006
Reviews at the bottom of the page.
| Company: | Sony Computers/Sony Europe |
| Company Website: | Sony-Europe.com |
| Model Name: | VGN-SZ2VP/C and VGN-SZ2XP/C |
| Product Page: | VAIOPro.Sony-Europe.com (Not Updated Yet) |
| Type: | Dual-Core Ultraportable Notebook |
| Introduced: | May a2006 |
| Cost (MSRP/Street): | TBD |
| Processor Company: | Intel |
| Processor Model: | Core Duo T2000 series – T2600 |
| Processor Speed: | 2.16Ghz |
| Bus Speed: | 667MHz |
| Cache Size: | 2MB |
| Cache Type: | L2 |
| Memory Capacity: | 1GB Standard (More TBD) |
| Memory Type: | DDR2-533 SDRAM |
| Memory Speed: | 667MHz |
| Shared Video: | 128MB |
| Systemboard Chipset: | Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset |
| Hard Drive Interface: | TBD |
| Hard Drive Size: | TBD |
| Optical Drive: | TBD (Probably Dual-Layer DVD Writer available) |
| Graphics Chipset: | Embedded Intel® 945GM VGA or NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7400 |
| Screen Size: | 13.3″ |
| Screen Type: | “X-black LCD” |
| Resolution: | Probably 1280×768 (WXGA) |
| Widescreen (Ratio): | Yes |
| Video Out: | Probably – TBD |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Video Memory: | 128MB Shared |
| Battery Type: | Smart Lithium-Ion |
| Battery Size: | TBD |
| Mfr Estimated Runtime: | Over six hours depending on model and useage |
| Weight: | 1.6kg |
| Height: | TBD |
| Width: | TBD |
| Depth: | TBD |
| Fingerprint Reader: | Yes |
| Harddrive Shock Protection: | Yes – “G-Sensor” |
| Hardware Passwords: | Yes |
| Other: | Trustedâ„¢ Platform Module (TPM) |
| Wireless: | Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection |
| Ethernet: | Probably 10/100/1000 BaseT (Gigabit) |
| Modem: | Probably 56K Modem |
| Input: | Keyboard, Touchpad |
| USB Ports: | Yes, # TBD |
| Firewire (IEEE 1394): | Probably |
| PS/2, Serial, Parallel: | |
| Infrared: | |
| Audio: | TBD |
| PC Card Slots: | TBD |
| Flash Memory Card: | Probably at least the capability to handle Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro |
| Bluetooth: | TBD |
| Port Replicator: | TBD |
| Other I/O: |
| Installed OS: | TBD |
| Drivers: | TBD |
| Included Software: | TBD |
| Warranty: | TBD |
| VGN-SZ2VP/C | TBD |
| VGN-SZ2XP/C | TBD |
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