Sony VAIO VGN-Z31ZN/X Intel® Core™2 Duo P9600 33.3 cm (13.1") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS Windows Vista Business

  • Brand : Sony
  • Product family : VAIO
  • Product series : Z
  • Product name : VGN-Z31ZN/X
  • Product code : VGN-Z31ZNX
  • Category : Laptops
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  • Short summary description Sony VAIO VGN-Z31ZN/X Intel® Core™2 Duo P9600 33.3 cm (13.1") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS Windows Vista Business :

    Sony VAIO VGN-Z31ZN/X, Intel® Core™2 Duo, 2.66 GHz, 33.3 cm (13.1"), 1600 x 900 pixels, 4 GB, 128 GB

  • Long summary description Sony VAIO VGN-Z31ZN/X Intel® Core™2 Duo P9600 33.3 cm (13.1") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS Windows Vista Business :

    Sony VAIO VGN-Z31ZN/X. Processor family: Intel® Core™2 Duo, Processor: P9600, Processor frequency: 2.66 GHz. Display diagonal: 33.3 cm (13.1"), HD type: HD+, Display resolution: 1600 x 900 pixels. Internal memory: 4 GB, Internal memory type: DDR3-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 128 GB. Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS. Operating system installed: Windows Vista Business. Weight: 1.5 kg

Specs
Display
Display diagonal 33.3 cm (13.1")
Display resolution 1600 x 900 pixels
HD type HD+
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Display surface Matt
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor family Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor P9600
Processor number of cores 2
Processor threads 2
Processor frequency 2.66 GHz
Processor cache 6 MB
Processor cache type L2
Processor socket LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor front side bus 1066 MHz
Processor lithography 45 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor series Intel Core 2 Duo P9000 Series
Processor codename Penryn
Bus type FSB
FSB Parity
Stepping E0
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 25 W
Tjunction 105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors 410 M
Processing die size 107 mm²
Processor technology Intel Centrino 2
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) 10
ECC supported by processor
Memory
Internal memory 4 GB
Internal memory type DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size) 2 x 2 GB
Memory, maximum 4 GB
Storage
Total storage capacity 128 GB
Solid-state drive capacity 128 GB
Card reader integrated
Compatible memory cards SD
Graphics
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS
Discrete graphics card memory 0.25 GB
On-board graphics card
Discrete graphics card
On-board graphics card model Not available
Maximum graphics card memory 1.5 GB
Audio
Audio system High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers 2
Camera
Front camera resolution (numeric) 0.3 MP
Video capturing speed 15 fps
Optical drive
DVD read speed 8x
Optical drive removable
CD read speed 24x
CD-R read speed 24x
CD-R write speed 24x
CD-RW read speed 24x
CD-RW write speed 10x
DVD-R read speed 8x
DVD-R write speed 8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speed 6x
DVD-R Double Layer write speed 4x
DVD-RW read speed 6x
DVD-RW write speed 4x
DVD+R read speed 8x
DVD+R write speed 8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speed 6x
DVD+R Double Layer write speed 4x
DVD+RW read speed 8x
DVD+RW write speed 4x
DVD-RAM read speed 5x
DVD-RAM write speed 5x
BD-R read speed 2x
BD-R write speed 2x
BD-RE read speed 2x
BD-RE write speed 2x
Network
Network interface WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version 2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI ports quantity 1

Ports & interfaces
DVI port
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports 1
Headphone outputs 1
S/PDIF out port
Microphone in
Docking connector
Charging port type DC-in jack
ExpressCard slot
CardBus PCMCIA slot type
SmartCard slot
Modem (RJ-11) ports 1
Performance
Chipset Intel® GM45 Express
Keyboard
Pointing device Touchpad
Software
Drivers included
Trial software McAfee Internet Security Suite
Operating system installed Windows Vista Business
Bundled software Windows Media Player 11,WinDVD 8, Google Picasa, Easy Media Creator 10, Adobe Reader 8.1, Adobe Standard 8, Microsoft Office Ready 2007, VAIO Recovery Utility
Processor special features
Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) Technology
Intel My WiFi Technology
Intel Anti-Theft Technology
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel Clear Video HD Technology
Intel Clear Video Technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Intel® Insider™
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology
Intel Flex Memory Access
Intel AES New Instructions
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Intel Enhanced Halt State
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Intel Demand Based Switching
Intel Clear Video Technology for MID
Intel 64
Execute Disable Bit
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Processor package size 35 x 35 mm
Processor code SLGE6
Embedded options available
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology
Intel FDI Technology
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Intel Fast Memory Access
Processor ARK ID 37266
Conflict-Free processor
Battery
Battery life (max) 5 h
Battery recharge time 3.75 h
Security
Cable lock slot
Cable lock slot type Kensington
Fingerprint reader
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Weight & dimensions
Height (front) 2.45 cm
Height (rear) 3.3 cm
Weight 1.5 kg
Other features
Wireless IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, 7,2 Mb/s (HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS)
Infrared data port
Graphics card family Nvidia
Type PC
Dimensions (WxDxH) 314 x 210 x 24.5 mm
Display LCD
Battery type VGP-BPS12
TV-in port
HDD user password
Webcamera description 640 x 480 (VGA)
Internal modem
Modem speed 56 Kbit/s
Modem speed V.92/V.90
Reviews
Updated:
2012-11-19 11:38:25
Average rating:86
Uk has collected 8 expert reviews for Sony VAIO VGN-Z31ZN/X Intel® Core™2 Duo P9600 33.3 cm (13.1") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS Windows Vista Business and the average expert rating is 86 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
techradar.com
Updated:
2012-11-19 11:38:25
Average rating:80
Weve been impressed by Sonys VAIO Z-series on a number of occasions, mainly thanks to its amazing blend of power, portability and battery life. The VAIO VGN-Z31ZN/X sits at the top of the range, with high-end components, great connectivity and a comp...
  • Glorious screen, Impressive performance, Full of features...
  • Very expensive...
v3.co.uk
Updated:
2012-11-19 11:38:25
Average rating:80
Sonys ultraportable Vaio range has long been a popular choice for business users requiring a light yet powerful laptop. The VGN-Z31ZN is the latest in Sonys line-up and does not buck the trend in terms of performance or portability.With a two-toned g...
  • Small and light; SSD; decent processor; integrated mobile broadband module...
  • Expensive; thin design leaves the screen vulnerable...
  • A highly portable laptop that performs well, but it is by no means cheap...
itpro.co.uk
Updated:
2012-11-19 11:38:25
Average rating:83
With the VGN-Z31VN/X Sony is offering up an ultraportable with almost no compromise – it’s got plenty of power, it delivers great battery life and the design is superb. If you want real power in a highly portable package, and money’s no object – this i...
techradar.com
Updated:
2012-11-19 11:38:25
Average rating:90
del.icio.us reddit! TechBlips Facebook Stumbleupon Newsvine tweet Sonys VAIO Z-series offers some of the most complete ultraportable laptops currently available. Its latest model, the VAIO VGN-Z31VN/X, is a powerful machine that also boasts a wealth o...
  • Very powerful, Excellent battery life, Easy to use...
alphr.com
Updated:
2012-11-19 11:38:25
Average rating:83
The Sony VAIO Z-series is one of the smallest laptops we've ever seen, but it still tries to cram in everything you'd expect on a full-size notebook. Its 1.47kg weight is far less than most notebooks, and it's light enough to barely be noticeable when...
  • An ultraportable without compromise: plenty of power, great battery life and superb design...
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2012-11-19 11:38:25
Average rating:100
Sonys Vaio VGN-Z31VN/X is easily the most expensive laptop here, but it has some features that set it apart. For a start, it has two graphics chips - an integrated Intel GMA 4500M HD chip and an Nvidia GeForce 9300M GS chip. A button above the keyb...
stuff.tv
Updated:
2014-03-31 03:56:08
Average rating:100
Its got Wireless-N, Firewire, Gigabit , and even a dial-up modem, just in case. The most incredible thing, though, is the 2.66GHz . Its a full-speed affair, and yet somehow kept cool inside the Vaios slim chassis. Compare it to the current low-vo...
  • Very light. Discrete graphics. Built-in 3G...
  • Expensive. Plastic lid and base...
  • If youve got the money, the Z31VN/X is the best laptop you can get. But it’s too pricey for most...