So I finally ordered my new laptop! (pics)
 

Sony VGN SZ160PC

Sony's VGNSZ160PC SZ-Series Notebook; Slim & Lightweight in a Cutting-edge Carbon-fiber Casing

HARDWARE

Processor
Intel® Core? Duo Processor T2400 (1.83GHz1 , 2MB L2 Cache)

Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with SP2

Front Side Bus Speed
667MHz

Chipset
Intel® 945GM

Integrated Wireless LAN
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (802.11a/b/g)3

LCD
13.3? WXGA display8 (1280x800) with XBRITE? technology

Hard Drive
100GB2 5400rpm Serial ATA
G-Sensor? Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection

Memory
1GB PC2-4200 533MHz DDR2 (512MBx2)
(Expandable up to 2GB)

Graphics
Hybrid Graphic System icludes NVIDIA® GeForce? Go 7400 with Turbocache? supporting 128MB and Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 128MB Dynamically Allocated Shared (RAM/Video) Memory

Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

Optical Drive
DVD+R Double Layer / DVD±RW Drive4
DVD+R DL Write (2.4x MAX);
DVD-R Write (4x MAX); DVD-RW Write (2x MAX)
DVD+R Write (4x MAX); DVD+RW Write (2.4x MAX)
CD-R Write (24x MAX); CD-RW Write (10x MAX)
DVD-ROM Read (8x MAX); CD-ROM Read (24x MAX)

Communication
Integrated MOTION-EYE? Camera with built-in microphone

Security
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

Modem
Integrated V.90 Modem (RJ-11)

Ethernet
10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

Bluetooth® Technology
Integrated Bluetooth® Technology

Audio
Sony® Sound Reality? - Audio Enhancer

Audio Interface
Microphone jack, Headphone jack

Multimedia Card Reader
Supports Memory Stick DUO? media with MagicGate? functionality, One ExpressCard?/34 Slot, One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support

Other Interfaces
4pin i.LINK®6 connector(IEEE 1394)
2 USB 2.0 ports
1 port replicator connector
1 VGA out

Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad

Optional Port Replicator
3 USB 2.0 ports, Monitor (VGA) port, Printer port, DVI-D, DC in, RJ-45 Ethernet

Keyboard
QWERTY, 86 keys with 3mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Action Buttons
S1, S2 and Wireless LAN/BT on/off

Power Requirements
105 watts + 10%

Battery
Lithium-ion Battery (VGPBPS2C)

Estimated Battery Life
2.5-6.0 hours7 (Standard Battery)

Weight
3.7 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and may vary)

Dimensions
12.5?(W) x 1.0?-1.5?(H) x 9.3?(D)

Colour
Black Carbon

Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGPBPS2C)
AC adapter (VGPAC19V10)
Memory Card Adapter (VGPMCA20)
Power Cord

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Retail Price: 2500$US or 3000$CAD.

I am thinking of getting the higher capacity battery that provides 10 hours of battery life, what do you guys think of it?

Very nice!

All the info is here!

http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/ser...9n32160n100192

good pick!

Nothing on the market seems to compare to this notebook, not even Alienware

I've always hated VAIOs. My friend bought one a while back and has had nothing but problems.

a guy at work gave me a laptop the other day.

it needed a new hard drive, and a battery.

i really needed a laptop.

that guy made my day.

is there an upgrade to 7200RPM DISC?

If so go for that.. my old laptop had 5400 and it was slow as hell.. the new one is up to 7200

I know dell offers them

that's a sexy laptop...

Yes there is, but since my laptop is broke, and this is one of 2 currently available models, I had to settle for this.

But I honestly wouldnt have changed anything besides the HD either way, so it's perfect! :)

I am REALLY excited to see how a dual processor 1.83ghz with 1 gig high speed ram and 128mb graphics performs!

I'm trying to figure out what's special about this computer. Does it have a blender or anything? This is an average laptop now-adays to anyone who is serious about a business that relies on a computer. This thing isn't even close to a desktop replacement or substitute, what am I missing?

Oh and I also got this REALLY sexy bluetooth mouse to go with it! :)

http://www.sonystyle.ca/common/image...GPBMS30_lg.jpg

its sexy and metro enuff for bdjuf :winkwink:

Pretty Nice

3.7lbs, 13.3 inches, under 1 inch think, 7 hours battery life, with all the features of a true desktop (dual processor, 1 gig ram, 100gig HD, 128mb graphic card)

it is simply the ultimate ultramobile computer

I am NOT looking for a desktop replacement... I have my 23" screen at home with a kickass custom built pc :)

looking ay exactly same one, right now, was think the screen was a bit small your thoughts?

You should get off eBay sometime and into the real computing World. Not only would you save some cash, you'd know what a real "ultimate ultramobile computer" was. Enjoy your over-priced toy. :thumbsup

ebay? I bought that straight from the sony website

and can you please point me to the "real" ultimate ultramobile computer? :upsidedow

i work on a laptop most of the time and it's a perfect replacement for a desktop when you add a wireless keyboard and a mouse. Of course if you are a PRO graphics designer, it's not suitable.

vaio standard batter sucks,i dont think it make it over 100min. Test and post back your feedback.

my previous vaio, (that I broke), lasted about 200minutes on average. This one should do the double of that at least. And the additional capacity one should last at least 9 hours. they have really improved their shit!

maybe i dont use proper power mngt settings, i have 2 vaios 1.6c and none makes it to 2h

I don't do research for other people, but good luck in your efforts. :thumbsup

nice... nice... good stuff!

i dont like vaios
my last one was crap
built to crack up early
never a vaio again

I have been using Viaos for a long time and have had an earlier model of this small form factor machine for almost a year. IT IS GREAT. I use to love the larger screens but got tired lugging ten pounds around the world. 3 lbs is the big sell. The screen is small but very high-res with good contrast. The battery life was amazingly 6+ hours when the machine was new but over the months it drops off (even using careful battery preserving techniques). The machine is about 10 months old and I just bought a new battery but it is not as good as that first one that came with the new machine. Buy it. You'll like it.

I also have a sony and they are the best.

congrats on new laptop

nice specs! I just got a new laptop too... Love it!

13.3'? Come on :) 15' at least :2 cents:

my last laptop was a vaio and it was a good machine...However, they lied to you about the battery life..And in time, without the plug, you won't even be able to have your laptop on for even a few MINUTES without the battery dying...And that's even if you have the thing plugged up all night.

But Vaio's are very reliable...I just needed to upgrade mine plus the spyware and viruses ruined that comp...it can't even reformat because somehow the thing can't even read the data off of a CD anymore.

amazing laptop bdjuf but i highly doubt that any batterie could do 10 hours laptop

RE-buying something similar that broke recently isnt the wisest thing to do.

Wtf you talking about?

Optical Drive
DVD+R Double Layer / DVD±RW Drive4
DVD+R DL Write (2.4x MAX);
DVD-R Write (4x MAX); DVD-RW Write (2x MAX)
DVD+R Write (4x MAX); DVD+RW Write (2.4x MAX)
CD-R Write (24x MAX); CD-RW Write (10x MAX)
DVD-ROM Read (8x MAX); CD-ROM Read (24x MAX)

SLOOOOWWW optical drive. Do they offer anything faster or can you get after market faster? Will take forever to burn a DVD...

http://www.discountpcsales.com/speci...0t.htm#Storage

THIS has better specs... :)

100GB2 5400rpm Serial ATA

I'd get 7000 or 10000 rpms.... you will notice a huge speed boost.

On laptops, the HD is the main bottle neck

wow, this is just one kickass hardware.

very tempting :winkwink:

:smokin

Good luck with the vaio....:thumbsup Your gonna need it. :winkwink:

I love my Acer Ferrari 4005. Looks nice, plays nice, works nice.