Sony VAIO Z (Mid 2011)
Verge Review
Ever since Sony introduced its VAIO Z back in 2008 it’s made one thing very clear: its premium thin and light notebook wasn’t going to be subject to a performance cap like so many others on the market. Nope, the VAIO Z has never been just any ultraportable, and it’s almost seemed as if the guys in Tokyo have been morally opposed to using anything but brand new technologies in the line — the premiere Z was one of the first laptops to be sold with an SSD and switchable graphics, and the...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 | Sandy Bridge |
| Graphics type | Switchable |
| Integrated GPU model | HD Graphics 3000 |
| Optical drive type | External |
| Carrier options | Sprint, AT&T |
| The Verge Battery Test | 5 hours 27 minutes |
Tech Specs
Also Known As...
| Alias | VPCZ21AGX/B, VPCZ216GX/L, VPC-Z21, VPCZ21TGX/X, VPCZ21SHX/X, VPCZ21 |
|---|
Hardware
| Laptop type | Ultraportable |
|---|---|
| Width | 13 inches |
| Depth | 8.27 inches |
| Thickness | 0.66 inches |
| Weight | 2.57 pounds |
| Color | Black, Black / Purple |
Software
| Operating system | Windows 7 |
|---|
Display (base)
| Screen size (diagonal) | 13.1 inches |
|---|---|
| Display surface | Matte |
| Backlight | LED |
| Resolution (X) | 1600 px |
| Resolution (Y) | 900 px |
Display (max)
| 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 | Sandy Bridge |
| Model | Core i5-2410M |
| Cores | 2 |
| Clockspeed | 2.3 GHz |
| Turbo clockspeed | 2.9 GHz |
Processor (max)
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Sandy Bridge |
| Model | Core i7-2620M |
| Cores | 2 |
| Clockspeed | 2.7 GHz |
| Turbo clockspeed | 3.4 GHz |
GPU (base)
| Graphics type | Switchable |
|---|---|
| Integrated GPU brand | Intel |
| Integrated GPU model | HD Graphics 3000 |
Memory
| Base RAM size | 4 GB |
|---|---|
| Max. config RAM size | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR3 |
| Base RAM speed | 1333 MHz |
Storage
| Options | RAID 0 (SSD) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 | Sprint, AT&T |
| 3G | Optional |
| CDMA | Optional |
| GSM | Optional |
Security
| Trusted platform module | Yes |
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Battery
| Size | 4000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) |
| Removable | No |
| Quoted time | 6 hr |
Bundled Accessories
| Bundled Accessories | Power Media Dock, Noise-cancelling earbuds |
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Benchmarks
| PCMarkVantage | 12079 |
|---|---|
| 3DMarkVantage (GPU) | 4019 |
| 3DMarkVantage (IGP) | 1984 |
| 3DMark06 (GPU) | 7960 |
| 3DMark06 (IGP) | 1253 |
| Just Cause 2 | 25.96 |
| The Verge Battery Test | 5 hours 27 minutes |
| The Verge Battery Test (extended battery) | 10 hours 34 minutes |
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