Sony · VAIO TT

VAIO TT (VGN-TT11WN/B)

Released 2008

This black European VAIO TT combines an 11.1-inch display, a low-voltage dual-core processor, mobile broadband and an integrated DVD writer.

Size: 11.1″
Display: –
Processor: Intel Core 2
Memory: 4 GB
Weight: 1.32 kg
Battery: –

What reviewers say

TechRadar and The Register praise the portability and keyboard but find performance limited for demanding work and the price high. Construction divides them. TechRadar considers the carbon-fibre chassis robust, while The Register finds a flexible lid and wobbly hinges. Their battery results differ substantially, with The Register using maximum brightness and a sustained benchmark workload.

From techradar.com and theregister.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 11.1″
Resolution: 1366 × 768
Touchscreen: No
Display type: X-black LED-backlit LCD

Performance

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300
CPU cores: 2
Graphics: Intel GMA 4500MHD
Memory: 4 GB
Storage: 160 GB
CPU: Core 2 Duo SU9300; 3MB L2 cache, 800 MHz front-side bus
GPU: Intel GMA 4500MHD in the GS45 Express chipset
Memory type: 4GB DDR3-800 (2 × 2GB); maximum 4GB. The 32-bit operating system cannot use all installed memory.
Storage type: 160GB SATA hard disk, 5400 rpm; integrated DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM drive

Battery and size

Weight: 1.32 kg
Thickness: 23.5 mm
Width × depth: 279 × 199.8 mm
Battery life detail: 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: Black; exact European VGN-TT11WN/B configuration

Connections

Ports: 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
Port detail: 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: Separate raised keys and dedicated volume, mute and disc-eject controls
Trackpad: 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: AC adapter, rechargeable battery and power cord; Windows Vista Business SP1 preinstalled

Configurations

Processor	Memory	Storage	Graphics
Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300	4 GB	160 GB	Intel GMA 4500MHD

Pros and cons

Pros

Integrated mobile broadband
DVD writer and HDMI output
Fingerprint reader and TPM

Cons

Low-clocked processor
Mechanical hard disk
Two USB sockets

Closest rivals

Model	Size	Display	Processor	Memory	Weight	Battery	Released
SonyVAIO TZ (VGN-TZ11XN/B)	11.1″	–	Intel Core 2	2 GB	–	–	Jun 2007
SonyVAIO TX (VGN-TX1XP/B)	11.1″	–	Intel Pentium M 753	1 GB	1.25 kg	–	Oct 2005
SonyVAIO TX (VGN-TX5XN)	11.1″	–	Intel Core Solo U1500	1 GB	1.25 kg	7 h	2007

Sources

Photo: The Register

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