Sony VGN-SZ691N, VGN-SZ691N-X Marketing Specifications

VGN-SZ691N/X

VAIO® SZ Series Notebook PC

PREMIUM CARBON-FIBER CASING

The VAIO® SZ691N Premium Notebook features a luxurious dark brown carbon

-fiber casing with a special gel surface coating to showcase the gorgeous crossing patterns of the individual fibers. The rich texture it creates suggests sophistication and a dignified elegance, all while providing superior durability. Given the handcrafted nature of this premium carbon-fiber casing, it is only available in limited quantity.

HYBRID GRAPHICS SYSTEM

Exclusive to VAIO

® PCs, the revolutionary Hybrid Graphics System lets you set your graphics performance. A simple hardware switch enables you to toggle between an internal Mobile Intel

® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 for optimal power consumption with excellent performance and an external NVIDIA® GeForce

® Go 8400M graphics

chip for even more robust performance.

WIRELESS WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN) TECHNOLOGY

The VAIO® SZ Premium Notebook delivers premium portability, including integrated wireless Wide Area Network (WAN)

technology.

With integrated WWAN

, you can access the Sprint

® mobile

broadband network

to extend your wireless coverage beyond LAN access networks and wireless hotspots. Now you have the freedom to go farther, do more, and stay connected.

HIGHLY-

MOBILE DESIGN

An inspiring fusion of mobility, power and style, the VAIO®

SZ Notebook

delivers intelligent mobile design while placing a priority on usability and performance. This slim, lightweight PC measures a mere 1" thin , with a superb 13.3" widescreen display with XBRITE™

LCD technology,

long battery life

and a generous, comfortable keyboard. And with its durable carbon fiber casing, the VAIO SZ Notebook is the portrait of sleek, contemporary style.

PERFORMANCE

Get the ultimate mobile experience with unparalleled processing speeds, and enhanced wireless connectivity . The VAIO®

Notebook features Intel® Centrino® Duo processor technology, Intel

’s latest and best notebook technology to date. Powered by an Intel Core

™ 2 Duo processor, this state-of-

the-art technology provides

lightening

-fast performance and the mobility and power you need for

high

-speed , wireless computing on-

the-go

. With Intel Centrino Duo

processor technology, you've got the dual

-core performance designed

for serious multitasking and demanding applications.

An ideal mix of mobility, power and style, the VAIO®

SZ Premium Notebook features a razor-thin 13.3" widescreen display , long battery life , integrated wireless WAN

technology, an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor, a revolutionary hybrid hard drive and a gorgeous yet durable carbon-fiber casing. Work faster, play longer and get more from every moment.

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Last Updated: 09/25/2007

VGN-SZ691N/X

VAIO® SZ Series Notebook PC

Specifications

General

Computer Type: Notebook Type of Use: Ultra Portable Action Buttons: S1, S2 (programmable), Wireless On/Off,

stamina/speed hybrid graphics switch Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM), TCG Ver.1.2

compliant

Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

Hardware

Pointing Device:

Electro-Static touch pad

Keyboard: QWERTY (86 keys with 3mm stroke and

19.05mm pitch)

Camera:

Built

-in Camera and Microphone

Processor

Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7700 Speed: 2.4GHz Front Side Bus Speed:

800MHz

L2 Cache:

4MB

Technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor

Technology

Memory

Type:

DDR2

Installed:

2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300

Maximum:

4GB

Speed:

667MHz

Hard Drive

Capacity:

200GB

Speed:

4200rpm

Interface:

Serial ATA

Impact Protection: G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard

Disk Drive Protection

Optical Drive #1

DVD+R DL Write: 4x max. DVD+R Write: 8x max. DVD+RW Write: 8x max. DVD

-R Write: 8x max.

DVD

-RW Write: 6x max.

-R Write: 24x max.

-RW Write: 16x max.

DVD

±RW: Yes

(DVD

±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM)

CD Read: 24x max. DVD Read: 8x max. DVD

-RAM Write: 5x max.

DVD

-R DL Write: 4x max.

DVD

-RAM Read: 5x max.

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: Memory Stick DUO™ with

MagicGate® functionality

ExpressCard™/34 Slot: 5-in

-1 Memory Card Adaptor (VGP-MCA20A) supporting Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™ , Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card, and MultiMediaCard (MMC) PCMCIA (Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support)

Audio

Sound System: Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer

Display

Screen or Display Technology: WXGA razor thin LCD

panel

Screen Size:

13.3

”

Resolution:

1280x800

XBRITE™ LCD Technology: Yes

White LED back light for better quality and clarity

Graphics

Processor:

NVIDIA

® GeForce®

8400M GS GPU and Mobile

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

Video RAM: 831MB Total Available Graphics Memory

(NVIDIA

® GeForce®

8400 GS GPU) and 358MB Total

Available Graphics

(Mobile Intel® Graphics Media

Accelerator X3100)

Technology: Hybrid Graphics System Chipset: Mobile Intel GM965 Express Chipset Interface: VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

Inputs and Outputs

Ethernet Port:

Headphone Jack:

i.LINK® Interface:

1 (4-pin IEEE 1394) interface

Memory Stick® Media Slot:

Modem Jack:

Microphone Input:

Port Replicator Connector(s): 1 (Bottom) USB Port(s): 2 (2.0 compliant)

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-In:

Express Card™

Slot:

Networking/Modem

Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-

45)

Ethernet Speed:

10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base

-T

Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-

11)

Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network

Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)

Wireless WAN: Sprint® Mobile Broadband service Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Bluetooth®

Technology

Power

Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery Estimated Battery Life: 3 to 6 hours (Standard Battery) Power Requirements:

105W+10%

Software

Operating System: Windows Vista® Business Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - For new

users only

Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works 8.5

-Day Trial version of Microsoft®

Office 2007

Sony®

Original Software:

Click to DVD

® - DVD Creation,

LocationFree®

Player * Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

Security and Anti

-Virus Software: Norton® Internet

Security™

2007 60

-Day Trial with spyware protection

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty Telephone Support: 1 year (toll-free technical telephone

assistance, available 24/7)

Online and Email Support:

Support available from

http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Dimensions

Weight:

4.0 lbs

Measurements:

12.5

”(W) x 1.0"-

1.5"(H) x 9.3

”(D)

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-

BPS10)

AC adapter (VGP-

AC19V25)

Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20A) Power Cord

Optional Accessories

Port Replicator (VGP-PRSZ1) Additional Standard Capacity Battery (BPS9A/B) Large Capacity Battery (VGP-

BPL9)

Stick AC Adapter (VGP-

AC19V25)

Battery Charger (VGP-

BC1)

Bluetooth® Wireless Mouse (VGP-

BMS30) Privacy Filter (VGP-FL8) Bluetooth Laser Mouse (VGP-

BMS33/B) Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC1) Protection Case with VAIO Smart Protection (VGP-CKSZ1) Slim Carrying Case (VGP-CCB3) USB Portable Speaker (VGP-

USP1)

100GB Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Keys (VGP-

UHDM10/B)

Color: Preimium Carbon Fiber Casing UPC Code:

027242716520

1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.

2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.

3. Requires a compatible 802.11n access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.

4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.

5. Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies.

6. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

7. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.

8. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony’s warranty, please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888

4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.

9. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.

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10. The Microsoft Office 2007 60-Day Trial software is intended for evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end

use options and operations.

11. Viewable area measured diagonally.

12. Broadband Internet service required along with third-party services which may require a subscription fee or other service fee.

13. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. Shared System Memory vaires depending on the operating condition and system memory size.

14. Does not support Memory Stick® media and Memory Stick PRO™ media using the MagicGate® function or high-speed data transfer. Supports memory cards with capacitities up to 8GB. Does not support

5.0V SmartMedia media or the ID function of SmartMedia media with IDs. Does not support the SD Memory Card media copyright protection function. This adapter has been tested with only Sony

branded Memory Stick PRO™

media. Sony

® branded Memory Stick

PRO™

media is recommended for use with this adapter.

15. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the operating system.

16. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate

17. Measured at the narrowest point

18. Sprint Mobile Broadband Network reaches over 160 million people. Coverage not available everywhere. See coverage map for details. Requires new activation and one-or two-

year subscriber agreement. Credit approval, $200 early termination fee applies. Service defaults to Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, where available, if Sprint Mobile Broadband Network is unavailable. Not available while roaming. Terms & Conditions & additional restrictions apply. May not be combined with other offers.

19. Subscription with Sprint®

Mobile Broadband service required. See www.sony.com/sprint for complete offer details, price plans, service terms and conditions, and coverage map. Click the Sprint icon on your TX Series desktop or call 1-877-275-VAIO (8246) for service activation. Sprint Mobile Broadband Network reaches over 153 million people. Coverage not available everywhere (see coverage map for details). Requires new activation and one- or two-year subscriber agreement. Credit approval and $200 early termination fee applies. Service defaults to Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, where available, if Sprint Mobile Broadband Network is unavailable. Not available while roaming. Terms & Conditions and additional restrictions apply. My not be combinable with other offers. Device model subject to availability.

Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured to operate any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combination of products you may choose to connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance. Software titles pre

installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre-installed software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). ©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, i.LINK, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, VAIO, VAIO logo, XBRITE, G-Sensor, Sound Reality, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks and Windows Vista are a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in U.S.A. 07/07.