Sony VAIO TR (PCG-TR1MP) vs Sony VAIO TT (VGN-TT11WN/B)
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SonyVAIO TR (PCG-TR1MP) | SonyVAIO TT (VGN-TT11WN/B) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 10.6″ | 11.1″ |
| Resolution | 1280 × 768 | 1366 × 768 (better) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display type | Wide TFT LCD with ONYX Black finish. Size and resolution are confirmed by the exact PCG-TR1MP test in Notebook.cz and the contemporary Sony product report in PoS-MAIL. | X-black LED-backlit LCD |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Intel Pentium M ULV 900 MHz | Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300 |
| CPU cores | 1 | 2 |
| Graphics | Intel 855GM integrated graphics | Intel GMA 4500MHD |
| Memory | 256 MB | 4 GB (better) |
| Storage | 30 GB | 160 GB (better) |
| CPU | Intel Pentium M ultra-low-voltage processor at 900 MHz (Notebook.cz); Intel lists 1MB L2 cache and a 400 MHz front-side bus for this processor. | Core 2 Duo SU9300; 3MB L2 cache, 800 MHz front-side bus |
| GPU | Intel 855GM integrated graphics, dynamically sharing up to 64MB of system memory (Notebook.cz) | Intel GMA 4500MHD in the GS45 Express chipset |
| Memory type | 256MB DDR SDRAM as shipped; two memory slots, one occupied, supporting up to 1GB (Notebook.cz) | 4GB DDR3-800 (2 × 2GB); maximum 4GB. The 32-bit operating system cannot use all installed memory. |
| Storage type | 30GB hard disk and an integrated CD-RW/DVD-ROM combination drive (Notebook.cz) | 160GB SATA hard disk, 5400 rpm; integrated DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive |
| Connections | ||
| Ports | 2 × USB-A, headphone jack | 2 × USB-A, HDMI, SD card slot, Ethernet, headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | – | 802.11a/b/g/draft-n |
| Bluetooth | – | 2.1 + EDR |
| Webcam | – | 0.3MP Motion Eye, VGA at 15 fps |
| Operating system | Windows | Windows |
| Port detail | Two USB 2.0 Type-A sockets, separate headphone and microphone sockets, VGA, S400 i.LINK, Ethernet, modem, Memory Stick and a Type II PC Card slot. Sony's European user guide identifies the physical connectors. | USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, four-pin i.LINK, ExpressCard/34, Memory Stick, SD, microphone, headphones and docking connector. Gigabit Ethernet; integrated 7.2Mb/s WWAN supports HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GPRS. |
| Keyboard | Built-in keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and two Fn keys (Notebook.cz) | Separate raised keys and dedicated volume, mute and disc-eject controls |
| Trackpad | Touchpad with separate left and right buttons | Touchpad with separate buttons (The Register) |
| Speakers | – | Built-in stereo speakers |
| Microphones | – | Built-in microphone |
| Biometrics | – | Fingerprint reader and TPM 1.2 |
| In the box | Windows XP Professional configuration; AC adapter, rechargeable battery and recovery/documentation media. Exact European RAM, storage and processor configuration are sourced from Notebook.cz; the US TR1A specification is different. | AC adapter, rechargeable battery and power cord; Windows Vista Business SP1 preinstalled |
| Battery and size | ||
| Weight | – | 1.32 kg |
| Thickness | – | 23.5 mm |
| Width × depth | – | 279 × 199.8 mm |
| Battery life detail | Rechargeable battery pack. Notebook.cz measured 3 hours 53 minutes in its editorial battery test; this is not a maker runtime claim. | VGP-BPS14/B; Sony claims 460 minutes under MobileMark 2007. TechRadar reports 609 minutes; The Register measures 3 hours 55 minutes at maximum brightness with a repeated benchmark, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled. The tests use different conditions. |
| Materials | – | Carbon-fibre chassis. Sony's 1.32kg figure includes the supplied battery and drive; listed dimensions are 279 × 199.8 × 23.5mm. |
| Colours | Silver with a white keyboard and palm-rest surface | Black; exact European VGN-TT11WN/B configuration |
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