Sony VAIO VGN-Z691Y/X Notebook

[Regina]

Sonu introduced one more notebook called VGN-Z691Y/X. Built tough for business, the VGN-Z691Y/X VAIO Z notebook fuses portability with power. Barely tipping the scales at 3.4 pounds with standard battery, the Z also features a scratch-resistant 13.1-inch XBRITE-DuraView LCD and comes encased in durable, premium carbon fiber to withstand the rigors of the road. This mobile workstation is backed by powerful yet efficient Intel Centrino 2 processor technology and a hybrid graphics system that lets you select your graphics performance on the fly—no reboot necessary. Additional features include a Blu-ray Disc drive, integrated camera and microphone, HDMI output and G-Sensor Shock Protection.

The 13.1 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1600 x 900, which is outstanding compared to most laptops.Built around the Intel Core 2 Duo chip.This configuration includes a 320GB hard drive and 4 GB of memory.Features nVidia GeForce 9 series graphics with 256MB of video RAM.

Enjoy the Wireless Freedom. Your friends, your news, and your entertainment when you need it. The VAIO Lifestyle PC lets you browse the web in more places with Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Built-In, America's largest and most reliable 3G network20.

Extend the reach of your Z notebook with Stereo A2DP Bluetooth technology16 that is ideal for advanced wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to Bluetooth technology enabled speakers or headphones.

Sony VAIO VGN-Z691Y/X Specifications:-

Hard Drive

• Capacity : 320GB
• Impact Protection : G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection
• Interface : Serial ATA
• Speed : 7200rpm

Hardware

• Camera : Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
• Keyboard : QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Memory

• Installed : 4GB PC3-8500 (2GBx2)
• Maximum : 4GB
• Speed : 1066MHz
• Type : DDR3 SDRAM

Graphics

• Chipset : Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset
• Interface : HDMI and VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
• Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI : 1920 x 1080
• Max. External Resolution via DVI : 1920 x 1200
• Max. External Resolution via VGA : 2048 x 1536
• Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory of 2010MB (max.) and Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video Technology with Total Available Graphics Memory: 1750MB (max.)
• Technology : Hybrid Graphics System
• Video RAM : 256MB of dedicated video RAM

In general, this notebook's price seems hard to justify, with respect to its features.For example, when it comes to screen size, the average price of thin-and-light products with a similar screen size is considerably less -- right around $2899.

[Bon-Z]

An HDMI output delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable so you can enjoy HD entertainment on your compatible big screen TV without a myriad of extra cables (HDMI cable sold separately). A built-in biometric fingerprint scanner makes authentication and secure access quick and easy – you only need your fingerprint.

G-Sensor Shock Protection technology makes your data even less vulnerable to loss or damage. When the built-in 3D acceleration sensor detects a risky movement, the HDD-head will lock up to secure its position and help protect the disc from scratching.

Suited for those who want a balance between power and portability.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.

The excellent battery performance will keep your laptop running longer without recharging.Play HD movies on this laptop with the Blu-ray optical drive.With 256MB of dedicated video RAM, this machine will do quite well compared to most other notebooks when it comes to multimedia applications and games

[labman]

Sony VAIO VGN-Z691Y/X Has a 2.66 GHz CPU speed, which is somewhat faster than some similarly priced notebooks.The built in Bluetooth connectivity will let you pair headphones or sync your mobile contacts.Includes an HDMI port so you can easily output the notebook's audio and video to a compatible TV or monitor.The built-in fingerprint reader will speed up the log in process while adding a strong layer of data protection.