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Sony VAIO TZ (VGN-TZ11XN/B)

Sony · VAIO TZ

VAIO TZ (VGN-TZ11XN/B)

Released June 2007

The European VAIO TZ11XN combines an 11.1-inch LED-backlit display, an ultra-low-voltage Core 2 Duo processor and a built-in DVD writer, with a fingerprint reader and Windows Vista Business.

Size
11.1″
Display
–
Processor
Intel Core 2
Memory
2 GB
Weight
–
Battery
–

What reviewers say

TechRadar and Notebook.cz praise the compact design, useful keyboard and long battery life. TechRadar considers the older platform a sensible compromise but criticises dated components; Notebook.cz praises the screen and security while noting a flexible lid and hot underside. Battery results differ with workload. Notebook.cz tested a pre-production unit with a British keyboard, so its observations may vary from retail units.

From techradar.com and notebook.cz

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
11.1″
Resolution
1366 × 768
Touchscreen
No
Display type
LED-backlit X-black LCD; 11.1-inch diagonal confirmed by TechRadar
Screen finish
Glossy (Notebook.cz)

Performance

Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo U7500
CPU cores
2
CPU threads
2
Graphics
Intel GMA 950
Memory
2 GB
Storage
100 GB
CPU
Ultra-low-voltage Core 2 Duo U7500; 1.06 GHz; 2MB L2 cache; 533 MHz bus (Notebook.cz); Mobile Intel 945GMS Express chipset (TechRadar)
GPU
Intel GMA 950 integrated chipset graphics (TechRadar and Notebook.cz)
Memory type
2GB DDR2 in one removable module; selectable 400 or 533 MHz operation (Notebook.cz)
Storage type
100GB 1.8-inch Toshiba MK1011GAH ATA/100 hard disk at 4200 rpm (Notebook.cz); built-in DVD writer

Connections

Ports
2 × USB-A, SD card slot, Ethernet, headphone jack
Wi-Fi
802.11a/b/g
Bluetooth
2.0 + EDR
Webcam
0.3MP Motion Eye (Notebook.cz)
Operating system
Windows
Port detail
Two USB 2.0 sockets; VGA; S400 i.LINK; Ethernet and modem; ExpressCard/34 slot; Memory Stick PRO/Duo and SD/MMC slots; microphone input; stereo headphone output; docking connector
Keyboard
Separated keys; Notebook.cz tested a British-layout pre-production sample
Trackpad
Alps touchpad with scrolling; fingerprint reader between its buttons (Notebook.cz)
Speakers
Built-in stereo speakers
Microphones
Built-in microphone
Biometrics
Fingerprint authentication; TPM security
In the box
Windows Vista Business; Sony rechargeable battery and AC adapter

Battery and size

Battery life detail
Notebook.cz measured 7 hours 19 minutes in its document-style battery test; TechRadar reports nearly four hours under processor load and over five in the default VAIO battery mode. These are review results, rather than a Sony battery claim.
Colours
Black

Configurations

ProcessorMemoryStorageGraphics
Intel Core 2 Duo U75002 GB100 GBIntel GMA 950

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Built-in DVD writer and Motion Eye camera
  • Fingerprint reader and TPM security
  • ExpressCard expansion, SD and Memory Stick readers

Cons

  • 100GB mechanical hard disk
  • Integrated GMA 950 graphics
  • Two USB sockets

Closest rivals

Model
SizeDisplayProcessorMemoryWeightBatteryReleased
SonyVAIO TT (VGN-TT11WN/B)
11.1″–Intel Core 24 GB1.32 kg–2008
SonyVAIO TX (VGN-TX1XP/B)
11.1″–Intel Pentium M 7531 GB1.25 kg–Oct 2005
SonyVAIO TX (VGN-TX5XN)
11.1″–Intel Core Solo U15001 GB1.25 kg7 h2007

Sources

  1. manualzz.com/doc/50133595/sony-vgn-tz11xn--instru%C3%A7%C3%B5es-de-funcionamento
  2. sony.de/electronics/support/articles/S700023256
  3. techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/laptops-portable-pcs/laptops-and-netbooks/sony-vai…
  4. notebook.cz/clanky/recenze-notebook/2007/sony-vaio-vng-tz11xn

Photo: PC Plus / TechRadar photograph of its Sony VAIO VGN-TZ11XN/B review sample

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