Sony VAIO(R) VGN-Z750D/B 13.1" Notebook PC Reviews

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There was only one issue with the power cable that didnt support the power plug ins available here in maldives, so i bought a three-pin to support the power plug... and now its in perfect condition.... Thanks to sony, and thanks to Amazon. from Amazon.com I considered many PC options, Toshiba, MAC, Samsung, Acer, Dell and Sony. At the end of the day, the Toshiba, while very dependable and my current workhorse of 4 years, Toshiba has annoying function popups, the unit latch is broken and the power button will not turn off unless I push down with substantial force. from Amazon.com There was only one issue with the power cable that didnt support the power plug ins available here in maldives, so i bought a three-pin to support the power plug... and now its in perfect condition.... Thanks to sony, and thanks to Amazon. from Amazon.com Have run COD4 easily and is still playable on full resolution!-GPS (for some reason, this is an undocumented feature on the newegg listing) and 3G makes this thing the ultimate mobile tool.-Nice keyboard, soft keys (not loud)-Aluminum plam rest/keyboard area looks great and adds to the sleek look-"Battery Care function" allows you to specify what level to charge battery, preventing battery degradation Cons: Minor things:-windows vista (initially the system was not as fast as I expect it to be, but I chalked it down to vista and having to do numerous updates)-VAIO bloatware--often annoying and slows down system startup (especially VAIO care); a few useful programs like VAIO Control Center-Can't seem to get logo stickers off palm rest. This isn't a fault in the notebook, just an annoyance.-minor annoyance: the wireless switch is a bit cumbersome to switch on and off since it is located underneath a "ridge" in front of the notebook which makes it difficult to switcha when the laptop is resting on a flat surface. Other Thoughts: This is a perfect notebook for someone who does not want to sacrifice performance for portability. from Newegg.com Pros: I bought this Z to replace an SR that was stolen during an unfortunate vacation and so far I'm absolutely in love with it; it does everything that my old SR used to do, but better -- lighter weight, faster processor + wireless n functionality, 8-10hrs of battery life in stamina mode, not 2 but 4GB of RAM on Vista Business (soon to be 7 Professional with free upgrade from Sony)But for those of you who haven't previously owned an SR before, I've chosen the pricey Sony VAIO models over an equally-functional HP or a Toshiba because of the weight and portability (and to an extent, design); I used to have a laptop with similar specs made by a different company which weighed around 5lbs -- carrying that around all day everyday (my job involves moving around from place to place so portability is a must) gave me back problems. I'm happy to report no such problems were experienced with the SR, and I doubt any of them will surface with the even lighter Z. from Newegg.com Google Chrome warned me of a website that hosted malware before my antivirus had a chance to detect it. And of course the keyboard is very nice. Once again for me, a nice Sony product. Cons: I had to uninstall some pre-installed apps to boost up the performance. from Newegg.com Pros: This is the best small compiuter I've ever owned. Small but very powerful. from Newegg.com Pros: This unit combines the best of both worlds: portable (3.3 lbs) and the performance with a fast CPU (2.66 GHz, fast RAM using DDR3, fast independent video card, and a super fast HD with 7200 rpm). In addition, the looks of this notebook is extremely stylish. The keyboard is the chicklets type with a comfortable and precise feeling and to it. from Newegg.com Printed instructions would be nice. Other Thoughts: I used the included Windows XP downgrade disk. A side benefit of doing that is that it gets rid of all the infamous Sony bloatware. Overall, this is a fantastic laptop and I would strongly recommend it. from Newegg.com

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Released	3 months ago
Weight	3.3 lb.
Processor Speed	2.66 GHz
Hard Drive Capacity	320 GB
Installed RAM	4 GB
Audio Input Type	Microphone
Audio Output Type	Sound card
Battery Run Time	6 Hours
Battery Technology	Lithium ion
Bus Speed	1066 MHz
Chipset	Intel GM45 Express
Data Link Protocol	Bluetooth Ethernet
Depth	8.3 in.
Display	13.1 in. XBRITE-DuraView
Display Max. Resolution	1600 x 900
Display Tech	XBRITE-DuraView
Expandability	1 x SD Card Slot, 1 x Memory Stick DUO
Expansion Ports	2 x USB 2.0, VGA out, RJ-45 (NIC), HDMI
Family Line	Sony VAIO
Graphic Processor	NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS
Hard Drive	320 GB Serial ATA-150, 7200 RPM
Hard Drive Rotation Speed	7,200 RPM
Height	1.3 in.
Input Method	Keyboard Touchpad
Installed Cache Memory	3072 KB
Installed Memory	4 GB (DDR3 SDRAM)
Installed Video Memory	256 MB
Laptop Type	Ultraportable Laptop
MPN	VGN-Z750D/B
Max Supported RAM	8 GB
Mobile Technology	Intel Centrino 2
Modem Type	Fax / Modem
Networking Type	Bluetooth Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card
Operating System	Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Platform	PC
Processor	Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz
Processor Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Number	8800
Processor Type	Core 2 Duo
RAM Speed	1066 MHz
RAM Technology	DDR3 SDRAM
Screen Size	13.1 in.
Security Features	Finger Print Sensor
Storage Controller Type	Serial ATA-150
UPC	27242774971
Use	Corporate Business Small Business
Width	12.4 in.

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