Sony Vaio VGN-FZ32G Laptop Launched

The new Sony VAIO VGN-FZ32 laptop is equipped with 1.83 GHz Intel core 2 duo processor T5550 with 2-MB L2 Cache, 667 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 8x DVD Super Multi Dual Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer.

Preloaded with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, the Sony Vaio VGN-FZ32G 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 laptop has classy black-and-grey theme which sits well in an office environment

The Sony Vaio VGN-FZ32G laptop sports 15.4-inch (39.1 cm) Widescreen WXGA TFT colour display with Clear Bright technology with Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA X3100 Graphics Chipset offering upto 256 MB Shared Video Memory offering upto 1280 x 800 pixels screen resolution.

For connectivity, Sony VGN-FZ32G 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-FZ32G also incorporate an integrated 1.3 Megapixel MotionEye Webcam at top of the display screen along with built-in monaural microphone, enabling video conferencing a breeze. With extended 3.45 hours of estimated battery life, large presentations would not be an issue with this light weight laptop PC.

Weighing 2.7 Kgs with power pack, the Sony Vaio VGN-FZ32G laptop also features Intel High Definition Audio with 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) and it comes with built-in stereo speakers.

Windows Vista Business preinstalled Sony Vaio VGN-FZ32G 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-FZ32G 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-FZ32G laptop is powered by VGP-BPS8 Lithium-ion battery which can provides up to 3.45 hours of backup with full charge.

I/O Interfaces

• 3 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-FZ32G Laptop Specifications:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Technology
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5550, 1.83 GHz
• 2-MB L2 Cache, 667 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
• 8x 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
• Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA X3100 Graphics Chipset with upto 256 MB Shared Video Memory
• 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

• Integrated 1.3 MP MotionEye Webcam
• 3 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
• Built-in Monaural Microphone
• Intelligent Touchpad
• 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 T5550 powered Sony VaioVGN-FZ32G Laptop with 15.5-inch WXGA display, 8x DVD Writer is available for about Rs. 46,499 in India with 1-year warranty. Visit http://www.sony.co.in/product/vgn-fz32g/sku/vgn-fz32g+++e1 for more details.