This thin and light machine comes packed with portable energy, a stylish design, and loads of features, whilst maintaining a light and thin profile. These attributes ought to definitely appeal to most business users who demand energy and portability inside a sexy package. The fastest design available uses Intel's Core Duo T2500, clocked at 2.0GHz with other models obtainable in 1.86GHz. Additionally it is equipped with 1GB DDR2 (supporting up to 2GB) RAM, up to a 120GB 5400RPM hard drive, and a beautiful 13.3-inch widescreen LCD with XBRITE technology. Powering the smooth display is really a Hybrid Graphics System, enabling you to switch in between a discrete NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 graphics chip and integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950.. It also doesn't fall short in the communication spectrum, with built-in Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth and even Wide Area Network (WWAN) to help you surf on the internet anywhere with cellular coverage. With these specs, many find this device ideal for both travel and as a desktop replacement, but the SZ weighs less than 4 pounds! But of course, with the amount of excellent things going for it, you will find a few drawbacks that we'll discuss in this review.This smooth device comes in two versions: The SZ Premium model, which sports a Carbon Fiber case weighing three.
Mobility is in demand, particularly for people who travel frequently where each ounce matters. Classified as thin-and-light, the VAIO SZ excels in portability. Measuring 12.5-inches broad, 9.3-inches long and only .9-inches thick at the front section and extending 1.3-inches thick towards the back, this slim notebook is made to slip very easily inside most laptop carry cases or backpacks. At 3.72 pounds with the regular battery, the VAIO SZ (Premium) is supposed to accompany you wherever you go, greatest suited for heavy travelers such as students and business professionals.
Previously, I haven't been too fond of Sony's keyboard comfort level with the exception of the A series. Nevertheless, the keyboard high quality about the SZ has improved. The keyboard layout provides a spacious area for typing, with large-sized keys to prevent any type of cramping or even mistyping. I can kind rapidly, accurately, and quite comfortably. In fact, I'm typing this review on it right now. Thanks to the 3mm key degree depth, it offers adequate depression levels to ensure a better typing experience. Audio generation is a bit loud when typing. Overall, this keyboard is sufficient for my degree of typing, but doesn't match the high quality amount MacBook Pro or ThinkPads.
The touchpad measures 2.6-inches wide and 2.3-inches in length, offering sufficient area area to permit comfortably gliding of one's finger. The silver flush area is clean and smooth, sensitive to touch and responds accurately to movement. At the bottom edge from the surface area, the touchpad includes a function to scroll horizontally. The two click buttons are appropriately sized and exhibit minimal noise when clicking. In between the left and right click buttons is the fingerprint reader, which could be utilized for vertical scrolling as well. Everything here functions smoothly and accurately.
Like the VAIO TX I reviewed earlier, the SZ suffers in the same kind of fan issue - it is very obvious and it in no way stops! The cooling fan on this device operates based on processor load, and the fan audio generated in the VAIO SZ is moderately loud and noticeable under most circumstances, and highly noticeable inside a quiet environment. When the fan begins to spin, it never ceases. This is attributed to the type of fan/thermal solution used in this personal computer. Comparing the audio degree from the Apple MacBook Pro or a ThinkPad T42, this device is noticeably louder.
At a frequency of 1.0GHz and undertaking tasks for example word processing, the fan audio is still noticeable but spins at a constant rate. During general Internet/email usage and word processing with the AC power plugged in, the fan begins to spin much more noticeably and creates a low-pitched whooshing sound as the air passes via the system's vents within the rear.
