DTS Output & JPEG PhotoViewer

PureCinema Progressive Scan DVD Player w/ Dolby Digital / DTS Output & JPEG PhotoViewer
Manufacturer: Pioneer
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
This just in: the slim, stylish DV-363 delivers exceptional playback versatility and high-octane performance. It plays DVDs, DVD-R/RWs, CD/CD-R/RWs, and your WMA- and MP3-encoded discs. Plus, you can view JPEG still photos using its PhotoViewer feature. For jaw-dropping video, it features a 10-bit/54MHz Video D-A converter and the PureCinema 2: 3 Progressive Scan, and includes a component video output. For great audio, it offers Virtual Dolby Digital with SRS TruSurround and digital outputs for Dolby Digital and DTS surround, plus a high-end 192kHz/24-bit D-A converter for superb musical performance.

Average customer rating: 3.5

great laptop
so far, so good.
careful with electric shock
Fast and small but Sony is retarded.
powerful ultraportable, poor battery life

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Sony VAIO VGN-SZ120P/B 13" Notebook PC (Intel Core Duo Processor T2400, 1024 MB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, DVD+R Dbl Layer/DVD+/-RW Drive)

Manufacturer: Sony IT
Product Group: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers
ASIN: B000EE5DAY

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Product Description

Includes: lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition with Service Pack 2, Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition, Quicken 2005 New User Edition, WinDVD, Works 8.5 (60-day trial), & more. Sony VGN-SZ120P/B VAIO(R) SZ Series Notebook PC - Battery power is one of the most important aspects of a notebook computer. Which is why this notebook features Sony's unique Hybrid Graphic System. The Hybrid Graphic System features two separate graphics chips that you can switch between -- an NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400, and an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950. The NVIDIA gives you extra graphical horsepower for games and multimedia applications, while the Intel chip preserves your battery power by providing enough support for basic tasks. Built-in 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi Adapter Integrated Bluetooth Technology 13.3 WXGA Display with XBRITE(TM) Technology Native Resolution - 1280x800 Hybrid Graphics System - NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 with 128MB of memory, and an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 128MB of shared memory (shared memory takes it's memory from the main system's RAM) Built-in Camera & Microphone - easily video conference without any extra equipment needed! Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Biometric Finger Print Sensor - secure your laptop without the need of a password! Dual Layer DVD Writer - (write speeds) up to 2.4x Dual Layer DVD+R, 4x DVD-R, 4x DVD+R, 2x DVD-RW, 2.4x DVD+RW, 24x CD-R, & 10x CD-RW Dual Layer DVD Writer - (read speeds) up to 8x DVD-ROM & 24x CD-ROM Integrated v.90 56k Fax Modem Memory Stick Media Slot - supports Memory Stick(R) DUO media with MagicGate PC Card Slots - 1 ExpressCard/34 & 1 PCMCIA PC Card with CardBus Sony Sound Reality Audio Enhancer Ports - 10/100 Ethernet, 1 VGA Out, 1 4-pin Firewire, 2 USB 2.0, 1 Microphone, & 1 Headphone

Amazon.com Product Description

The sleekly designed, lightweight Sony VAIO VGN-SZ120P/B notebook PC delivers intelligent mobile design while placing a priority on usability and performance. Coolly contemporary, it has a magnesium coating and aluminum finish on the palm rest for a great blend of the fashionable and the functional. It measures a mere 1.5 inches thin and features a superb 13.3-inch widescreen display with XBRITE LCD technology, long battery life, and a generous, comfortable keyboard. The integrated tri-mode 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN enables wireless connectivity on the fly, while the revolutionary Hybrid Graphics System lets toggle between internal and external graphics chips, enabling you to choose lighter battery consumption or better performance depending on the situation.

With an integrated DVD+R Double Layer/DVD+/-RW drive, you can store up to 8.5 GB of data on one Double Layer DVD disc, making it easy to share and save your data and media files. This notebook also features a powerful 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor (with Centrino Mobile technology), 100 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (with a 2 GB maximum), Bluetooth wireless capability, long battery life (up to 5.5 hours with included battery), advanced security/safety features that include a biometric fingerprint sensor, Windows XP Professional operating system, and a host of Sony multimedia software.

The Basics
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Hard Drive: A welcome size for road warriors, the 100 GB hard drive is definitely above average in size for notebook PCs--great for storing a digital medial library or graphics-intensive presentations--and faster than average at 5400 RPM. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0.

Processor: This VAIO is powered by a 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor T2400, which sits in the middle of the speed spectrum for this processor (as of February 2006). It has a fast 667 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and a large 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.)

With its two execution cores, the Intel Core Duo is optimized for multi-threaded applications and multitasking. You can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching programs--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. Thanks to Intel Dynamic Power Coordination and Enhanced Intel Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing features, the Core Duo is able to transfer power only to those areas of the processor that need it. Featuring Intel Digital Media Boost, the Core Duo also provides enhanced performance on floating point-intensive applications such as CAD tools, 3D and 2D modeling, video editing, digital music, digital photography and gaming.

Memory: The 1 GB of built-in memory (PC4200, DDR2 SDRAM) is a very good start for power users, and it offers a very fast 533 MHz speed. It has two memory slots, enabling you to add more power to handle graphics-intensive presentations and multiple open business productivity applications--up to 2 GB (2 x 1 GB).

CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, the multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer DVD+R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. For DVD-R/RW discs, it has a 4x write/2x rewrite speed, while for DVD+R/RW discs it has a 4x write/2.4x rewrite speed. For double-layer DVD+R, it has a 2.4x write speed. For CDs, it has a 24x write/10x rewrite speed. It also offers an 8x DVD-ROM read speed.

Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 86-key keyboard (with 3mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch) and electrostatic touchpad. </ul> Screen, Graphics and Sound
The VGN-SZ120P/B has a 13.3-inch LCD screen with anti-reflective coating has a widescreen 1280 x 800-pixel resolution. This XBRITE LCD provides higher brightness levels than standard displays, resulting in deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color, and razor-sharp detail. This notebook uses Sony's exclusive Hybrid Graphics System, which lets you set your graphics performance with a simple flick of a switch, enabling you to toggle between an internal graphics chip for optimal power consumption with excellent performance or an external graphics chip for even more robust performance. You can choose either the integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (with up to 128 MB of dynamically shared video RAM) and the installed Nvidia GeForce Go 7400 graphics card (with 128 MB of dedicated video RAM).

Nvidia's TurboCache feature increases the performance of this thin and light notebook PC without increasing its size or draining its battery. It's coupled with the PowerMizer 6.0 advanced power management technology, which significantly extends your notebook PCÕs battery life while minimizing the amount of heat it produces.

Security & Safety Features
Sony's line of VAIO SZ notebooks take security seriously, employing a biometric fingerprint sensor and proprietary hard disk drive protection software to ensure your data is protected from unauthorized use as well as accidental damage. Fingerprint biometrics is a convenient and secure way to protect your computer and the information on it with a simple swipe of your finger. It also stores passwords to secure web sites you visit, so authentication and access are quick and easy--you only need your fingerprint.

The G-Sensor Shock Protection feature makes your data even less vulnerable to loss or damage. When the built-in 3D acceleration sensor detects a risky movement like being dropped, the HDD-head will lock up to secure its position and protect the disc from scratching. An intelligent algorithm, unique to VAIO PCs, judges whether or not a movement is risky, activating disk drive protection only when your hardware is at risk.

Built-in Camera
This VAIO notebook features an integrated camera with a microphone. Enjoy this feature with free AOL AIM service to easily chat and video mail with family and friends. And the handy privacy filter masks the environment around you, so you can video chat without giving away your location or how disorganized you keep your desk.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The Intel PRO wireless LAN 3945ABG provides a tri-mode network connection (supporting 802.11a/b/g), with throughput up to 54 Mbps at 5 GHz (802.11a) and 2.4 GHz (802.11g). The Intel Wireless Coexistence System helps reduce interference with certain Bluetooth devices. Speaking of which, this notebook also offers Bluetooth wireless connectivity, which enables you to synchronize and transfer files between the PC and peripherals such as cell phones and PDAs as well as use Bluetooth-enabled headsets for online audio chats.

This notebook includes a next-generation ExpressCard/34 card slot, which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. comes with a basic selection of connectivity options, including: <ul>

2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players

1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals

1 VGA monitor port

1 Memory Stick slot (with support for Memory Stick DUO media with MagicGate functionality)

1 PCMCIA (Type II/Type I) card slot with CardBus support

1 port replicator connector

1 headphone jack

1 microphone jack <ul> It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Gigabit Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Professional Edition (which adds Microsoft's IIS Web server, back-up and recovery utilities, Remote Desktop, and other enhanced business features) with Service Pack 2 featuring Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes loaded with a bevy of Sony multimedia software: Click to DVD (DVD creation), SonicStage (digital music), SonicStage Mastering Studio (for remastering audio), Vaio Media (network file sharing), DVgate Plus (digital video), and Image Converter (for PSP transfer). Other preloaded software includes Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition, Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Microsoft Works 8.5 (with word processing, spreadsheet, and calendar), Norton Internet Security (with 60-day subscription), TrendMicro Anti-Spyware (with 30-day trial), Roxio DigitalMedia SE, and SpySubtract.

Dimensions and Weight
This notebook measures 12.5 by 1.5 by 9.3 inches (WxHxD) and weighs approximately 4.07 pounds with the standard battery (included).

Power
It's powered by the VGP-BPS2C rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which provides 2.5 to 5.5 hours of battery life (depending on usage).

What's in the Box
This package contains the VGN-SZ120P/B notebook PC, AC adapter, rechargeable battery, and memory card adapter. It is backed by a 1-year limited hardware warranty and 1 year of toll-free technical assistance.

Customer Reviews:

great laptop.......2007-05-13

pros
the size and weight a perfact, screen is fantastic. 13" really fits my needs well.
i added antother meg of ram so it runs quite fast. processor and the FSB are a awesome match.

cons
the material used for the cover plate is not as sleek as i would prefer. i traded up from my fs series and i liked that frame outside better. lastly i thought this laptop had bluetooth on the motherboard, the product description led me to believe this was so. after i called the seller he said to contact Sony this item does not have bluetooth. you read the description and be the judge, i think the write up used by Amazon is misleading

so far, so good........2007-01-10

I've owned the Vaio since late October and use it mainly for wordprocessing and websurfing for information. I've found the slightly non-conventional keyboard pleasant. The only drawbacks are that I still have only about a 50% success rate logging in with the fingerprint reader and more seriously that the mousepad is extremely sensitive to the least accidental touch, flipping the cursor to unexpected spots, so I'm still in training to avoid that. Otherwise, it's true I haven't tried to push it to any limits, but it's done what might be expected of it. Nice clear well lit screen.
M.R.

careful with electric shock.......2006-09-25

This is a nice machine except for the fact that when it is plugged it gives an electric shock to the user. Please search your favorite engine with "sony vaio sz electrick shock" and you will see that this is a common event. In the next month or so I will try to see if this machine can be returned to Sony and/or file a complaint with my state's attorney general. This is completely unnaceptable.

Fast and small but Sony is retarded........2006-07-15

I bougt a Sony VAIO SZ220. This computer is blazing fast, and runs wonderful. On the other hand, the keyboard is definately done wrong. The keys seem a bit flemsy and the space bar has to be pressed in the middle (I popped off the space bar and put a slice of a pencil eraser on the button.. fixed the problem!). I have one pixel so far that has gone out and I've had it for a month. the screen is pretty flemsy also, and doesn't have a locking mechanism. The loose battery is extremely annoying but no big problem.. I also learned that the metal part your hands rest on while typing seems to have some sort of current running through it because my guitar makes funny sounds when I touch them at the same time. The little docking spot on the bottom won't stay closed..The laptop emits alot of heat..

But I really love it. I do. My friend bought an FJ series and has no problems from it that I have from this one. They don't have the same processing power but they are still fast!!

Oh by the way.. my HD was advertised at 100g and it is actually 105.

powerful ultraportable, poor battery life.......2006-07-05

This is my first VAIO and it definitely is great as i have heard.
PROS:
bright, clear screen
very small and light (~4 lb)
comfortable keyboard
runs cool and quiet
hybrid graphics
powerful and fast

CONS:
relatively flimsy screen
poor battery life
have to reboot when graphics mode switched

The VAIO SZ is very light and portable, but packs a powerful punch. The processor, hard drive (5400 rpm!), and 1 GB RAM give the SZ a powerful laptop. In addition, the screen is gorgeous, perfect for movies. However, the battery life is not that great. Average usage - medium brightness, sound, single apps - lasts only about 3 hours. When you start multitasking or turn up the brightness, the battery life is only 1-2 hours, pretty pathetic. Because of this, I bought an extra-high capacity battery (I would recommend doing so) which costs about $200 but gives you at least 2 hours more time. The SZ is perfect for those who commute a lot and want a stylish laptop. I use my to type down notes in class and to play Age of Empires III on flight trips.

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