VAIO

Model

VGN-SZ58GN/C

Processor Technology

Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology
• Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7700 (2.40GHz)*1*2
• Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
• Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset

Genuine Windows Vista® Business (English Version) with Traditional Chinese Language Pack

Chipset

Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset

Processor System Bus

800MHz

Memory Bus

667MHz

Cache Memory

4MB Advanced Smart Cache

Main Memory

Pre-installed / Max

2GB DDR2 SDRAM*3 (upgradeable up to 2GB)

SO-DIMM slots

2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses two)

Hard Disk Drive

160GB (HDD recovery storage max. 8GB*4, C: Remain) Serial ATA, 5400rpm, Hybrid HDD

Optical Disc Drive

Drive

DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive

Maximum Reading Speed

DVD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 6x (Double Layer) / DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 6x (Dual Layer) / DVD+RW: 8x / DVD-RW: 8x / DVD-ROM: 8x / DVD-RAM: 5x / CD-ROM: 24x / CD-R: 24x / CD-RW: 24x

Maximum Writing Speed

DVD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 4x (Double Layer) / DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 4x (Dual Layer) / DVD+RW: 8x / DVD-RW: 6x / DVD-RAM: 5x / CD-R: 24x / CD-RW: 16x

Graphics Accelerator

NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS notebook graphics processing unit (GPU) (SPEED MODE) /
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (STAMINA MODE)

Total Available Graphics Memory (Max) *5

831MB (SPEED MODE) / 335MB (STAMINA MODE)

Display

13.3" Wide (WXGA: 1280 x 800) TFT Colour display (Clear Bright LCD: White LED)

Interfaces

USB

High Speed USB 2.0 x 2

i.LINK (IEEE 1394)

4pin (S400) x 1

Network (RJ-45) Connector

10Base-T / 100Base-TX / 1000Base-T x 1

Display Output Connector

Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15pin x 1

Headphone

stereo mini jack x 1

Microphone

stereo mini jack x 1

Modem

V.92 and V.90 Compliant x 1

Memory Stick Slot

Memory Stick Duo Slot (MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO Duo compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible)*6

DC IN

x 1

Others

Docking Station Connector x 1

Wireless Connection

Wireless LAN

• Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g*7 • Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection • Data rate: maximum 11Mbps (802.11b) / 54Mbps (802.11a/g) *8 • Frequency: 5GHz (802.11a), 2.4GHz (802.11b/g)

Bluetooth

Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.0+EDR

Compatible Memory Cards*9

• Memory Stick (Standard/Duo Size, MagicGate, Memory Stick PRO)*10 • SD Memory Card (SDHC Compatible)*11 • Multi Media Card • xD-Picture Card

PC Card Slot

• ExpressCard™/34 x1 • Type I/II x 1

Fingerprint Sensor

x 1

Security Chip

TCG Ver.1.2 compliant Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Camera

Effective Pixels: 640 x 480

Audio

• DSD compatible high quality sound chip: "Sound Reality" (Intel® High Definition Audio compatible) • 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) • Built-in stereo speakers • Built-in monaural microphone

Keyboard / Input Device

• Approx. 19mm key pitch / 3.0mm keystroke • 86 keys • Intelligent Touchpad

Battery Life*12

Bundled Battery

VGP-BPS10 Lithium-ion battery: up to 7 hours of use

Optional Long Battery

VGP-BPL9 Lithium-ion battery: up to 9.5 hours of use

Dimensions (W x H x D)

315 x 21.8 - 33 x 234.3 mm

Weight

1.75kg (including the supplied battery)

Included Software

• AV Entertainment: Image Converter 3
• Video Edit/Playback: VAIO Video & Photo Suite 1.1, Adobe® Premiere® Elements 3.0, VAIO Edit Components 6.2, WinDVD for VAIO 8.0
• DVD Creation: Click to DVD 2.6
• Music: SonicStage CP 4.3, SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.3, SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter 2.3, DSD Direct Player 1.0
• Still Image/Photo: Windows® Photo Gallery , Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 5.0 (Installer)
• Home Network: VAIO Media 6.0
• Tool: Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.0, Adobe® Reader® 8, Norton Internet Security™ 2007*13
• Utilities: VAIO Control Center 2.0, VAIO Camera Utility 2.0, VAIO Camera Capture Utility 2.3, VAIO HDD Protection 2.1, Infineon TPM Professional Package (Installer), Protector Suite QL 5.6, Battery Care Function 1.2, VAIO Status Monitor 1.2
• Support: VAIO Data Restore Tool, VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update 3.0

Supplied Accessories

• AC Adaptor (VGP-AC19V26) • Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS10)*14 • Memory Card Adaptor (VGP-MCA20A)

Warranty

One year*15

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

*1	CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.

*2	Intel® Virtualization Technology is not supported on VAIO.

*3	Since memory modules of the same capacity are installed to both of the two memory module slots, computer runs in dual channel mode and provide better performance.

*4	Necessary data for recovery (setting back to initial shipment settings) in the hard disk drive consuming approximately 8GB in size is available separately.

*5	Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista® classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory.

*6	Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded “Memory Stick” media only.

*7	The maximum communication distance can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices, the radio waves, the operating system or the software being used.

*8	The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use. In addition, communication may be cut off depending on the radio conditions.

*9	Including cards that can be inserted in direct slots and the supplied memory card Adaptor (VGP-MCA20A).

*10	As for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony branded media is recommended to use with the Memory Card Adaptor (VGP-MCA20A).

*11	The copyright protection and high-speed data transfer features of the SD memory card are not supported (VGP-MCA20A).

*12

Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method (ver. 1.0). Actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings. Estimated battery life at "SPEED MODE" will be approximately 1.5 hours shorter for VGP-BPS10 and approximately 2.0 hours shorter for VGP-BPL9. For further details, please visit vaio-online.sony.com

*13	Free use of 90 days. Further update will be charged.

*14	This product may only function with a genuine Sony battery designed for this model.

*15	Warranty conditions may vary by region.

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Whilst information given is true at time of printing, small production changes in the course of our company's policy of improvement through research and design might not necessarily be included in the specifications. E&OE. Actual models may differ slightly in appearance to illustrations provided.