Sony Vaio VGN-SZ18GP Laptop PC

The new Sony VAIO VGN-SZ18GP Laptop is equipped with 1.83 GHz Intel core duo processor T2400 and it offers integrated 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN connection, integrated Blurtooth, VGA resolution Webcam and 13.3-inch widescreen TFT display.

The new Sony VAIO VGN-SZ18GP laptop is powered by 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo Processor T2400 (1.83GHz, 64KB L2 Cache, 533 FSB) and it features 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (upto 2-GB max), 80GB Serial-ATA hard drive @ 5400rpm and 24X DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive.

The Sony Vaio VGN-SZ18GP 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-SZ18GP laptop sports 13.3-inch Widescreen WXGA TFT colour display with Clear Bright technology with the Hybrid Graphic System offering upto 1280 x 800 pixels screen resolution. To extend battery life, the integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 GPU is more than adequate for simple computing tasks without consuming excessive power. But a flick of a switch enables the system reboot into dedicated Nvidia GeForce Go 7400 processor which utilize 128MB of TurboCache VRAM to boost performance, though at the cost of increased power consumption.

For connectivity, Sony Vaio VGN-SZ18GP 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 standard version 2.0 + EDR.

Microsoft Windows XP Professional preinstalled Sony’s VAIO VGN-SZ18GP also incorporate an integrated hi-res Webcam at top of the display screen enabling video conferencing a breeze. With extended 7 hours of estimated battery life, leanthy presentations would not be an issue with this ultra thin and light weight notebook PC.

Sony has incorporated a host of security features in this notebook which would surely appeal corporate users. The Sony VGN-SZ18GP 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 mearly 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.

Sony Vaio VGN-SZ18GP Laptop Specifications:

• Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology
• Intel Core Duo Processor T2400
• (1.83GHz, 64KB L2 Cache, 533 FSB)
• 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (2 SO-DIMM slots, one occupied)
• 80GB (20GB + 60GB) Serial-ATA hard drive, 5400rpm
• 24X DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

Display & Graphic

• 13.3-inch Widescreen WXGA TFT colour display, Clear Bright technology
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Graphics chipset AND NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 with NVIDIA TurboCache, upto 128 MB (shared with main 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

• Fingerprint Recognition
• VGA resolution Webcam, 310,000 pixels effective resolution
• 2 x USB v2.0 ports
• 4-pin i.Link (IEEE 1394) S400
• ExpressCard/34 Slot
• PCMCIA Type I/II x 1(Cardbus Support)
• Memory Stick Duo Slot
• Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers
• 2 Headphone Jacks
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack
• Intel High Definition Audio Compatible, 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support), Built in Stereo Speakers
• 6-cell Li-ion Battery, up to 7 hours of backup in STAMINA MODE
• Dimensions: (WxHxD): 315× 21.8 (minimum) - 32.6 (maximum)× 234.3mm
• Weight: Approximately 1.69kg (including supplied battery)

Price and Availability

The Sony Vaio VGN-SZ18GP Laptop is available for Rs. 1,22,500 in India with 1-year warranty. Visit www.sony.co.in for more details.