Sony Vaio VGN-SZ56GN-B Laptop

The new Sony VAIO VGN-SZ56GN-B 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, 1024-MB DDR2 SDRAM (upto 2-GB max in 2 SO-DIMM slots), 120-GB SATA 5400 rpm hard drive and 16X Super Multi Dual Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer.

The Intel Core 2 Duo processor allows Sony Vaio VGN-SZ56GN-B 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-SZ56GN-B 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-SZ56GN-B 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, Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Graphics Chipset with 251 MB Shared memory 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 8400M GS Graphics Chipset which utilize 128MB of TurboCache VRAM to boost performance, though at the cost of increased power consumption.

For connectivity, Sony VGN-SZ56GN-B 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 preinstalled Sony’s VAIO VGN-SZ56GN-B also incorporate an integrated VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels) 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, leanthy presentations would not be an issue with this ultra thin and light weight notebook PC.

Sony Vaio VGN-SZ56GN-B 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-SZ56GN-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 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.

Windows Vista Home Premium Edition preinstalled Sony Vaio VGN-SZ56GN-B 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 4.2, SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.3
• 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-SZ56GN-B 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-SZ56GN-B laptop is powered by VGP-BPS9A/B Lithium-ion battery which can provides up to 4.5 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-SZ56GN-B 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 (2 SO-DIMM slots, one occupied)
• 120-GB  Serial-ATA hard drive, 5400rpm
• 16X DVD Super Multi Dual Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer

Display & Graphic

• 13.3-inch Widescreen WXGA TFT colour display, Clear Bright technology
• Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Graphics Chipset with 251 MB Shared memory AND Graphics Accelerator 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 VGA resolution (640×480 pixels) MotionEye 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)
• 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 Battery, up to 7 hours of backup in STAMINA MODE
• Dimensions: (WxHxD): 315× 21.8 (minimum) – 32.6 (maximum)× 234.3mm
• Weight: 1.93 kg (including supplied battery)

Price and Availability

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 powered Sony Vaio VGN-SZ56GN-B Laptop with 13.3-inch WXGA display, DVD Writer and integrated Biometric Fingerprint reader is available for Rs. 89,500 in India with 1-year warranty. Visit www.sony.co.in for more details.