The Verge

Sony updated its 2011 VAIO Z ultraportable with an option for Intel's newly-released Core i5 and i7 processors. Other than the inclusion of a gold color and processor change, this high-performance ultraportable remains the same as its predecessor. It still utilizes a unique external Power Media Dock which, when connected via a proprietary Light Peak USB port, gives the computer access to a discrete AMD GPU (a Radeon HD 6650M) and an optional Blu-ray drive.

Description

• Alias: VPCZ22UGX/N, VPC-Z22, VPCZ22, VPCZ2290X CTO

Also Known As...

• Operating system: Windows 7

Software

• Size (diagonal): 13.1 inches
• Backlit: LED
• Resolution (X): 1920 px
• Resolution (Y): 1080 px

Display (max)

• Type(s): Trackpad
• Multitouch: Yes

Mouse

• Brand: Intel
• Family: Sandy Bridge
• Model: Core i7-2640M
• Cores: 2
• Clockspeed: 2.8 GHz
• Turbo clockspeed: 3.5 GHz

Processor (max)

• Base RAM size: 4 GB
• Max. config RAM size: 8 GB
• RAM type: DDR3
• Base RAM speed: 1333 MHz

Memory

• Optical drive type: External
• Compatible media: DVD Super Multi, BD Combo, Blu-ray burner

Optical Drive

• Ambient light: Yes
• Biometric scanner: Yes

Sensors

• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Wi-Fi options: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a
• 802.11n frequencies: 5GHz, 2.4GHz
• GPS: Optional
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Bluetooth version: 2.1 + EDR
• Wireless video: WiDi
• Carrier options: Verizon Wireless, Sprint, AT&T
• 3G: Optional
• CDMA: Optional
• GSM: Optional

Connectivity

• Size: 4000 mAh
• Chemistry: Lithium Polymer (Li-Po)
• Removable: No
• Quoted time: 6 hr

Battery