
Sony's flagship 13-inch laptop computer, the Z series, is updated with even more built-to-order options available. The triangular Dynamic Hybrid Graphics Technique three-way switch features again above the keyboard, allowing the user to switch between a power-saving integrated graphics processor as well as a powerful GeForce GPU. Its slim profile and solid build make it an ideal on-the-go laptop for the professional office worker.
Manufacturer / Model | Sony / Vaio Z14 Series |
Operating System [configurable] | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Windows 7 Professional x64 Windows 7 Home Premium x64 |
Processor [configurable] | Intel Core i7-640M 2.80GHz Intel Core i5-580M 2.66GHz Intel Core i5-560M 2.66GHz Intel Core i5-480M 2.66GHz |
Chipset | Intel HM57 Express Chipset |
Memory (DDR3 SO-DIMM×2 max 8GB) [configurable] | PC3-8500 8GB (4GB + 4GB) PC3-8500 6GB (4GB + 2GB) PC3-8500 4GB (2GB + 2GB) |
Graphics Accelerator (Dynamic Hybrid Graphics) | SPEED Mode: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M GPU STAMINA Mode: Intel HD Graphics (integrated) |
Display 16:9 LED-backlit TFT [configurable] | 13.1-inch Full HD (1920×1080); Adobe RGB 96% 13.1-inch WXGA++ (1600×900) |
Storage (SATA SSD) [configurable] | 1TB (256GB×4) Quad SSD 512GB (128GB×4) Quad SSD 256GB (64GB×4) Quad SSD 128GB (64GB×2) Dual SSD |
Optical Drive [configurable] | Blu-Ray Drive (with DVD Super Multi support) DVD Super Multi Drive |
USB | Hi-speed USB 2.0 (×2 or ×3) |
i.LINK [optional] | IEEE1394 4-pin (S400) |
Ethernet | 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T |
HDMI | Output ×1 |
Analog display output | Mini D-Sub 15-pin |
Audio | 3.5mm stereo output 3.5mm stereo input Intel High Definition Audio |
Wi-Fi [configurable] | IEEE802.11a/b/g/n MIMO 2×2 (450Mbps up/down) with WPA2 support IEEE802.11a/b/g/n MIMO 3×3 (300Mbps up/down> with support for WPA2 |
WiMAX [optional] | IEEE802.16e-2005 (6Mbps up, 20Mbps down) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) |
Card Slots | ExpressCard/34 Memory Stick Duo (PRO-HG) with MagicGate supportSD (SDHC, SDXC) with CPRM support (no UHS support) |
Security Features [optional] | Fingerprint sensor TPM Security Chip |
Webcam [optional] | Motion Eye (integrated) 0.31Mpx |
Keyboard [configurable] | Keypitch approx 19mm, keystroke approx 2mm Japanese layout Japanese layout with backlight Japanese layout with blocky font Japanese layout with no Hiragana Japanese layout with blocky font, no Hiragana US layout US layout with backlight US layout with blocky font |
Pointing Device | Touchpad (with gesture support) |
Power Consumption | 19W (1.8W in Sleep) |
Battery Life | Standard battery: 6.5~7.5 hours Large battery: 9.5~11 hours |
Battery Charge Time | Standard battery: 3.5 hours Large battery: 5 hours |
Dimensions | Width 314 mm (12.36 in) Height 23.8 mm (0.94 in) Depth 210 mm (8.27 in) Max height with Standard battery 32.7 mm (1.29 in) Max height with Large battery 49.6 mm (1.95 in) |
Weight | Approx 1.37 ~ 1.63 kg (3.02 ~ 3.59 lbs) with battery |