Basic Specs
| Laptop type |
Ultraportable |
| Thickness |
0.66 inches |
| Weight |
2.57 pounds |
| Operating system |
Windows 7 |
| Screen size (diagonal) |
13.1 inches |
| CPU brand |
Intel |
| CPU family |
Ivy Bridge |
| Graphics type |
Integrated |
| Integrated GPU model |
HD Graphics 4000 |
| Optical drive type |
External |
| Carrier options |
Verizon Wireless, Sprint, AT&T |
Tech Specs
Hardware
| Laptop type |
Ultraportable |
| Width |
13 inches |
| Depth |
8.27 inches |
| Thickness |
0.66 inches |
| Weight |
2.57 pounds |
| Color |
Black, Gold |
Software
| Operating system |
Windows 7 |
Display (base)
| Screen size (diagonal) |
13.1 inches |
| Display surface |
Matte |
| Backlight |
LED |
| Resolution (X) |
1920 px |
| Resolution (Y) |
1080 px |
Keyboard
| Type |
Chiclet |
| Backlit |
Yes |
| Number pad |
No |
Mouse
| Type(s) |
Trackpad |
| Multitouch |
Yes |
Processor (base)
| CPU brand |
Intel |
| CPU family |
Ivy Bridge |
| Model |
Core i5-3210M |
| Cores |
2 |
| Clockspeed |
2.5 GHz |
| Turbo clockspeed |
3.1 GHz |
Processor (max)
| Brand |
Intel |
| Family |
Ivy Bridge |
| Model |
Core i7-3612QM |
| Cores |
4 |
| Clockspeed |
2.1 GHz |
| Turbo clockspeed |
3.1 GHz |
GPU (base)
| Graphics type |
Integrated |
| Integrated GPU brand |
Intel |
| Integrated GPU model |
HD Graphics 4000 |
Memory
| Base RAM size |
4 GB |
| Max. config RAM size |
8 GB |
| RAM type |
DDR3 |
| Base RAM speed |
1333 MHz |
Storage
| Base drive type |
Flash (SSD) |
| Base drive capacity |
128 GB |
| Max. config SSD |
512 GB |
| Card reader |
Yes |
| Card reader support |
SD, Memory Stick Duo |
Optical Drive
| Optical drive type |
External |
| Compatible media |
DVD Super Multi, BD Combo, Blu-ray burner |
Audio
| Speakers |
2 |
| Audio brand |
Dolby Home Theater v4 |
Webcam
| Effective pixels |
1.3 megapixels |
| Video resolution |
720p |
Sensors
| Ambient light |
Yes |
| Biometric scanner |
Yes |
Port options
| USB |
1 |
| USB 3.0 |
1 |
| Ethernet |
1 |
| Ethernet type |
10/100/1000 (Gigabit) |
| HDMI |
1 |
| 3.5mm headphone |
1 |
| Docking connector |
Yes |
Connectivity
| 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 |
| LTE |
Optional |
Security
| Trusted platform module |
Yes |
Battery
| Size |
4000 mAh |
| Chemistry |
Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) |
| Removable |
No |
| Quoted time |
6 hr |
Bundled Accessories
| Bundled Accessories |
Noise-cancelling earbuds |
No user reviews of Sony VAIO Z (mid 2012).
