Sony Vaio VGN-FZ27G Laptop

The new Sony VAIO VGN-FZ27G Laptop is equipped with 2.20 GHz Intel core 2 duo processor T7500 with 4-MB L2 Cache, 800 FSB and it features Intel Mobile 965GML Express Chipset motherboard, 1-GB DDR2 SDRAM (upto 2-GB max in 2 SO-DIMM slots), 200-GB SATA 5400 rpm hard drive and 16x DVD Super Multi Dual Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer.

The Intel Core 2 Duo processor allows Sony Vaio VGN-FZ27G laptop PCs to be upto 40% faster and 40% more energy efficient against any older Pentium 4 based systems.

Preloaded with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, the Sony Vaio VGN-FZ27G laptop sports magnesium alloy chassis and while a premium version of this notebook has stronger carbon-fiber exterior with a faster processor and host of security features.

Made from the black carbon-fiber, the same material as the chassis of race cars made of, its exterior is very light, yet stronger and more scratch-resistant than magnesium alloy. This notebook has an understated and classy black-and-grey theme which sits well in an office environment.

The Sony Vaio VGN-FZ27G laptop sports 15.4-inch (39.1 cm) Widescreen WXGA TFT colour display with Clear Bright technology with NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS Graphics chipset with 128 MB shared memory offering upto 1280 x 800 pixels screen resolution.

For connectivity, Sony VGN-FZ27G laptop offers integrated 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN connection, built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection, 56Kbps V.92 Data/Fax Modem and Bluetooth version 2.0 + EDR which allows upto 3 times faster wireless data transfer rates than normal Bluetooth.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition preinstalled Sony’s VAIO VGN-FZ27G also incorporate an integrated 1.3 Megapixel MotionEye Webcam at top of the display screen along with built-in microphone, enabling video conferencing a breeze. With extended 7 hours of estimated battery life, large presentations would not be an issue with this ultra thin and light weight notebook PC.

Weighing 2.7 Kgs with power pack, the Sony Vaio VGN-FZ27G laptop also features Intel High Definition Audio with 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) and it comes with built-in stereo speakers.

Sony has incorporated a host of security features in this notebook which would surely appeal corporate users. The Sony VGN-SZ58GN-B has a fingerprint biometric sensor, Trusted Platform Module chip and hard drive password protection up its data security sleeve. Using Sony’s built-in software, user can encrypt files and login by merely placing his finger on the fingerprint biometric sensor.

To protect the vital information stored in hard disk, the hard disk is physically protected with a 3D acceleration sensor that secures the hard drive if it detects sudden drops or shocks to the system.

Windows Vista Business preinstalled Sony Vaio VGN-FZ27G laptop PC come with a host of software, some of which includes:

• Entertainment – Image Converter, VAIO Movie Story, VAIO Content Import/Export, Adobe Premier Element, VAIO Edit Component, VAIO MusicBox
• Audio applications – SonicStageCP, SonicStage Mastering Studio
• Video & TV – VAIO Edit components, VAIO Photo & Video Suite, WinDVD 8.0 for VAIO
• Image/Photo Management and Editing – Adobe Photoshop Elements 5, Google Picasa 2.0
• CD-DVD Burning – Easy Media creator 9, Click to DVD 2.6
• Office Applications – Adobe Reader 8.0, Adobe Standard 8, Microsoft Works 8.5
• Utilities – Norton Internet Security 2007, VAIO Recovery Utility 2.6 – HDD recovery, Skype, Google software, Raxio easy creator, Adobe reader, Norton internet security, VAIO control center etc.

Sony Vaio VGN-FZ27G laptop PC is also equipped with a unique AV mode button which allows one to acces stored music or even plays DVDs with the single click of a button. The AV mode is embedded into the laptop so there is no need to power up Windows to access the media files.

Sony Vaio VGN-FZ27G laptop is powered by VGP-BPS8 Lithium-ion battery which can provides up to 3 hours of backup with full charge.

I/O Interfaces

• 2 x Hi-Speed USB v2.0 – 4 pin USB Type A
• PC Card slot (Type II)
• ExpressCard/34 slot
• IEEE 1394 port (4-pin)
• RJ-11 – modem/fax/tel line
• RJ-45 – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX
• External display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
• S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
• Line-in/microphone – mini-phone 3.5 mm
• Audio line-out/headphones – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
• Audio line-in – mini-phone 3.5 mm
• Docking Station connector
• 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader

Sony Vaio VGN-FZ27G Laptop Specifications:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Technology
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500, 2.20 GHz
• 4-MB L2 Cache, 800 FSB
• Mobile Intel 965GML Express Chipset Mainboard
• 1-GB DDR2 SDRAM (Max 2-GB in 2 SO-DIMM slots)
• 200-GB  Serial-ATA hard drive, 5400rpm
• 16x DVD Super Multi Dual Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer

Display & Graphic

• 15.4-inch (39.1 cm) Widescreen WXGA TFT colour display, Clear Bright technology
• NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS Graphics chipset with 128 MB shared memory, TurboCache Support
• 1280 x 800 pixels resolution

Network & Communication

• Integrated 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN connection
• Bluetooth standard version 2.0 + EDR
• Built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection
• 56Kbps V.92 Data/Fax Modem

Other features

• Fingerprint Reader
• Integrated 1.3 MP MotionEye Webcam
• 2 x USB v2.0 ports
• 4-pin i.Link (IEEE 1394) S400
• ExpressCard/34 Slot
• PCMCIA Type I/II x 1(Cardbus Support)
• 8-in-1 media card reader, supports – Secure Digital (SD), SDIO, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick, MemoryStick PRO, xD-Picture Card, Hi Speed-SD and Hi Density-SD
• 2 Headphone Jacks
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
• Intel High Definition Audio Compatible, 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support), Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers
• 6-cell Li-ion VGP-BPS8 Battery, up to 3 hours of backup
• Dimensions: (WxHxD): 355 x 254.4 x 24.9 mm
• Weight: 2.70 kg including battery

Price and Availability

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 powered Sony VaioVGN-FZ27G Laptop with 15.5-inch WXGA display, 16X DVD Writer and integrated Biometric Fingerprint reader is available for about Rs. 99,000 in India with 1-year warranty. Visit www.sony.co.in for more details.