Sony Vaio VGN-Z57 Notebook PC

VGN-Z57

13.1 inch VAIO Z (Premium Carbon)
Equipped with a Blu-ray Disc™ drive, sleek and sophisticated VAIO Z incorporates a robust Premium Carbon finish inside and out for striking looks in the office and on the road. Advanced processor technology speeds work while a Dynamic Hybrid Graphic System offers fast graphics or power efficiency.

Windows® 7 Professional
Windows® 7 Professional has all the features you need for business along with all the great media and entertainment features of Home Premium.

Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology
Unrivaled performance, compactness, connectivity, energy efficiency, and security are provided by the advanced Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor, Mobile Intel® 45 Express Chipset, and built-in Intel® wireless LAN (a/b/g/Draft n) for faster multitasking.

NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M
Empowering the ultimate Windows® experience, this GPU has PureVideo® HD technology for breathtaking HD playback, NVIDIA® Quantum Effects™ for dynamic 3D game effects, and DirectX 10 support for amazing graphics display playback and performance.

Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
This graphics accelerator in the Intel® chipset offers Intel® Clear Video Technology, Shader Model 4.0, DirectX 10, and much more to deliver enhanced movie HD playback, improved 3D gaming, and energy efficiency.

Built-in Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n
Wirelessly access network resources at home and elsewhere with up to 5 GHz performance, thanks to compatibility with fast and stable IEEE 802.11a, widely available IEEE 802.11b, downwardly compatible IEEE 802.11g, and advanced IEEE 802.11n.

Blu-ray
Blu-ray Disc™, the world’s standard next-generation HD format, offers phenomenal AV quality and a huge capacity of up to 50 GB. Blu-ray Disc™ drives are compatible with CDs and various DVD formats as well.

Bluetooth®
Built-in Bluetooth® unleashes the power of communication by enabling swift wireless data transfer with minimum power consumption. Compatible accessories for enhanced wireless enjoyment include a Bluetooth® mouse, keyboard, and headset.

i.LINK
The i.LINK connector provides a direct digital link between your video camcorder and VAIO, allowing fast and easy transfer of your original video data.

HDMI Output
A single HDMI cable lets you digitally output movies and music to your large-screen television. It’s the perfect way to enjoy original HD home movies and Hollywood Blu-ray Discs.

Specifications :
 
Operating System :
Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit (English Version)
Language Pack Hong Kong Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai
 
Architecture :
Processor Technology Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology
Processor Name Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P9700 (2.80 GHz)*1
Network Connection Intel® WiFi Link 5100
Chipset Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Processor System Bus 1066 MHz
Memory Bus 1066 MHz
Cache Memory 6 MB
 
Main Memory :
Pre-installed/Max 6 GB DDR3 SDRAM*2 (upgradeable up to 8 GB*3)
SO-DIMM Slots 2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses two)
 
Hard Disk Drive :
Hard Disk Drive 400 GB*4 (Serial ATA, 7200 rpm)
 
Optical Disc Drive :
Drive Blu-ray Disc™ Drive
Maximum Reading Speed BD-ROM: 2x/BD-R: 2x (SL), 2x (DL)/BD-RE: 2x (SL), 2x (DL)/DVD+R: 8x (SL), 6x (DL)/DVD-R: 8x (SL), 6x (DL)/DVD+RW: 6x/DVD-RW: 6x/DVD-ROM: 8x/DVD-RAM: 5x/CD-ROM: 24x/CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 24x
Maximum Writing Speed BD-R: 2x(SL), 1x (DL) /BD-RE: 2x(SL), 1x (DL) /DVD+R: 8x (SL)/DVD-R: 8x (SL)/DVD+RW: 4x/DVD-RW: 4x/DVD-RAM: 5x/CD-R: 16x/CD-RW: 10x
 
Graphics :
Graphics Accelerator NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS notebook graphics processing unit (GPU) (SPEED MODE) / Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (STAMINA MODE)
Dedicated Video Memory 256 MB GDDR3 SDRAM (SPEED MODE)
 
Display :
Type 13.1" wide (WXGA++: 1600 x 900) TFT colour display (VAIO Display Premium, LED backlight)
 
Interface :
USB High Speed USB 2.0 x 2
i.LINK(IEEE 1394) 4 pin (S400) x 1
Network (RJ-45)Connector 10Base-T/100Base-TX / 1000Base-T x 1
Display Output Connector Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15 pin x 1
Headphone Stereo mini jack x 1
Microphone Stereo mini jack x 1
HDMI In/Out Connector Output x 1
Modem V.92 and V.90 Compliant x 1
Memory Stick Slot Memory Stick (Standard/Duo Size, Memory Stick PRO compatible, MagicGate function)*5
SD Memory Card Slot SD Memory Card (SDHC compatible, Copyright protection function (CPRM) )
PC Card Slot ExpressCard™/34 x 1
DC IN x 1
Others Docking Station Connector x 1
 
Wireless Connection :
Wireless LAN Type Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n*6
Wireless LAN Data Rate maximum 11 Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11a/g) 300 Mbps (802.11n)*7
Wireless LAN Frequency 5 GHz (802.11a/n), 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n)
Bluetooth Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.1+EDR
 
Security/Utilities :
Fingerprint Sensor x 1
Security Chip TCG Ver.1.2 compliant Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
 
Camera :
Front Side Camera Effective pixels: 640x 480
 
Audio :
Sound Chip Intel® High Definition Audio compatible , 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support)
Speaker Built-in stereo speakers
Microphone Built-in monaural microphone
 
Keyboard/Input Device :
Keyboard Approx. 19 mm key pitch/2.5 mm keystroke , 82 keys
Touchpad Intelligent Touchpad
 
Battery Life :
Bundled Battery VGP-BPS12 Lithium-ion battery: up to 5 hours of use
Optional Long Battery VGP-BPL12 Lithium-ion battery: up to 7.5 hours of use
 
Size :
Dimensions (WxHxD) 314 x 24.5-33.0 x 210 mm
Weight 1.53 kg (including the supplied battery)
 
Included Software :
AV Entertainment Windows® Media center
Video Edit/Playback VAIO Movie Story, Adobe® Premiere® Elements® 7, WinDVD BD for VAIO
BD/DVD Creation Click to Disc*9, Click to Disc Editor*9
Still Image/Photo PMB (Picture Motion Browser), Adobe® Photoshop® Elements® 7
Home Network VAIO Media plus
Word Processor / Spreadsheet 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Professional 2007*10
Tool Roxio Easy Media Creator, Adobe® Reader® 9, McAfee PC SecurityCenter 30-day Free Trial*11, Norton™ Online Backup 60-day Free Trial*12, Webroot® Spy Sweeper® 60-day Free Trial*12
Utilities VAIO Gate,VAIO Control Center, VAIO Presentation Support, Infineon TPM Professional Package, Protector Suite QL, WebCam Companion, Magic-i™ Visual Effects
Support VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update, VAIO Transfer Support ,VAIO Data Restore Tool
 
Supplied Accessories :
AC Adaptor AC Adaptor (VGP-AC19V32)
Battery Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS12)*13
Others Cleaning cloth, Windows®XP Professional Install Disc

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

*1 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.For the availability of Intel® Virtualization Technoloby, please visit our web site at http://www.sony- asia.com/subtype/notifications/asset/339736/productcategory/it+personal+computer
*2 If memory modules of the same capacity are installed to both of the two memory module slots, the supported dual channel mode provides better performance.
*3 Sony does not guarantee compatibility with memories of other brands.
*4 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk drive space is reserved as a recovery partition.
*5 Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded “Memory Stick” media only.
*6 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.
*7 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.
*8 Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method ver.1.0,measurement method (a)). Actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings. For further details, please visit http://www.sony-asia.com/support/vaio/jeita
*9 Depending on disc type, “Click to Disc” and “Click to Disc Editor” require a maximum of 50GB HDD capacity in addition to the space required for source content.
*10 This software is intended for evaluation purposes only. It must be activated before actual use, and the activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch. Activation requires Internet access, which enables certain functions included. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting options and operation
*11 Free use of 30 days. Further update will be charged.
*12 Free use of 60 days. Further update will be charged.
*13 This product may only function with a genuine Sony battery designed for this model.

<Important notice when playing back HD contents>
[Supporting Blu-ray Disc]
-The Blu-ray Disc Drive does not support BD-RE 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs.

[Blu-ray Disc Playback]
- Requires compatible high-definition display for high definition playback. Playback of AACS protected media may require an HDCP compliant output and HDCP compliant display.
- You may need to connect to the Internet when playing copyright protected Blu-ray discs.
- Region settings are required for Movies and BD-ROM contents. If the region setting and the region of the disc do not match, playback is not possible.

[AVC HD Playback]
- Depending on system environment, you may find sound interruptions and/or dropped frames during AVC HD playback.

<Restriction on OS Downgrade to Windows® XP>
Note that certain features and software of the followings are unusable/limited after downgrading from Windows® 7 to Windows® XP (applies to the VAIO models equipped):
- Blu-ray Disc™ read / write function (excluding CD/DVD read and write functions)
- SSD RAID function
- Sony original audio and visual software
- Non-Sony software (e.g. InterVideo WinDVD, etc.)
-Output of Sound / Audio format
- Plug and Display function
- Dynamic Hybrid Graphic system (need to reboot for changing the speed /stamina mode)
- Noise canceling function
- Ambient light sensor function
- HDMI function
- WAN function
-Copyright protection function of SD card
- No manual available on how to use Windows® XP　
Addition to the listed above, other features and software may not be used.