Sony VGN-TZ298N-X, VGN-TZ298N, VGN-TZ298N-XC Marketing Specifications

VGN-TZ298N/XC

VAIO® TZ Notebook PC

Premium ultra-portable, ultra-sleek, ultra-powerful

MAXIMUM MOBILE PERFORMANCE

Cutting-edge mobile performance with an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor U7700 that
provides the power of a larger PC in an ultra-portable form factor.

Pre-installed with Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business/XP Professional downgrade.

Featuring a 64GB Solid State Drive (SSD) for rapid boot-ups, quicker application
launches and greater durability. A 250GB Hard Drive is also included to provide ample
room for storage

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Peace-of-mind security features include biometric fingerprint sensor and Trusted
Platform Module.

Built-in highly miniaturized MOTION EYE® camera built into the razor-thin LCD panel for
video conferencing with colleagues, friends and family

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SLEEK AND ULTRA-PORTABLE DESIGN

Sleek, durable and ultra-portable at 2.65 lbs (with standard battery) and less than 1"
thin

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Exquisite premium carbon-fiber casing provides enhanced durability, lighter weight and
an elegant look.

11.1" WXGA widescreen display with XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology delivers brilliant
colors and razor-sharp detail.

Get up to 4 to 8.5 hours of standard battery life for increasedproductivity on-the-go.

Includes an elegant leather protection case that matches the sleek look of your TZ
notebook and an external DVD±R DL/DVD±RW optical drive.

Innovative keyboard design was created for ease of use and a smart, sophisticated look.

WIRELESS FREEDOM

Integrated Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) technology through Sprint® Mobile
Broadband service with EVDO Revision A technology for blazing-fast wireless access
beyond LAN networks and hotspots.

Next generation 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN technology offers a massive boost in
wireless connection speed and range.

Integrated Bluetooth® technology lets you wirelessly connect compatible peripherals
like speakers, mice and headphones.

ENERGY EFFICIENT

The VAIO® TZ notebook holds an environmental rating of Silver from EPEAT™.

The VAIO® TZ notebook is ENERGY STAR qualified, which means that it uses less power
and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict enrgy efficiency guidelines set
by the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy.

The sleek 11.1”VAIO® TZ notebook is truly an ultra-portable powerhouse
featuring a cutting-edge storage solution that combines a 64GB Solid State
Drive with a 250GB hard drive. Wrapped in durable premium carbon fiber
and boasting 4.5 to 8.5 hours of battery life and built-in wireless WAN
technology through optional Sprint® Mobile Broadband , the TZ notebook
is built for serious mobile productivity, not to mention style.

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Last Updated: 08/06/2008

VGN-TZ298N/XC

VAIO® TZ Notebook PC

Specifications

General

Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Ultra Portable
Action Buttons: AV Mode (DVD/CD Instant On without

booting up the operating system) Play/Pause, Stop,
Rewind, Fast Forword, Eject, Wireless On/Off

Pointing Device:

Electro-Static touch pad

Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant

Hardware

Keyboard: QWERTY (82 keys with 1.7mm stroke and

17mm pitch)

Camera:

Built

-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone

Processor

Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor U7700
Speed:

1.33GHz

Front Side Bus Speed:

533MHz

L2 Cache:

2MB

Technology: Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology

Memory

Type:

DDR2

Installed:

2GB (2GBx1)

Maximum:

2GB

Speed:

533MHz

Hard Drive

Capacity:

250GB

Speed:

5400rpm

Interface:

Serial ATA

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: Memory Stick PRO™/Memory

Stick Duo™ (with MagicGate® functionality)
One Secure Digital (SD™ media card) Slot
One ExpressCard® /34 Slot

Solid State Drive

Capacity:

64GB

Interface: Ultra ATA

Audio

Sound System: Windows® sound system compatible

Dolby

® Headphone

Dolby

® Virtual Speaker

Built

-in stereo speakers

Display

Screen or Display Technology: WXGA LCD
Screen Size: 11.1" Razor-Thin Panel

LED backlight for brilliant colors and clarity

Resolution:

1366x768

XBRITE-

HiColor

™ Technology: Yes

Graphics

Processor: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with

Total Available Graphics Memory 256MB (max.)

Chipset: Intel®

945GMS

Interface: VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

Inputs and Outputs

Headphone Jack:

1

i.LINK® Interface:

1 (4

-pin) interface

(IEEE 1394)

Memory Stick® Media Slot:

1

Modem Jack:

1

Secure Digital Slot:

1

Microphone Input:

1

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

1

DC

-In:

1

Ethernet Connection (s):

1

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: Optional Sprint® Mobile Broadband

service

Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Bluetooth®

Technology

Power

Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery

(VGP-

BPL11)

Estimated Battery Life:

4.5

-9.0 hours (Standard Capacity

Battery)

7.0

-13.5 hours (Large Capacity Battery)

Power Requirements: 68W+10%

Software

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows Vista®

Business/XP Professional downgrade

Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users

Only

Anti

-Virus and Recovery Software:

Norton 360

™

All-In

-One

Security 60-day Trial

Supplied Software: Microsoft®

Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day

Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Small Business 2007

Sony®

Original Software:

Click to Disc™ - DVD Creation
SmartWi™ Technology
LocationFree® Player Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your
PC for a complete list of software and trial
applications.

Service and Warranty Information

Telephone Support: 1 year (toll-free assistance, available

24

-hours, 7-days-a-week)

Online and Email Support:

Support available from

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

Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year

Dimensions

Weight:

2.65 lbs

with standard battery

Measurements:

10.9"(W) 0.8" - 1.17"(H) 7.8"(D)

Supplied Accessories

Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-

BPL11)

AC Adapter (VGP-

AC16V13)
Power Cord
Leather Carrying Case (VGP-CKTZ2/B)
Cleaning cloth
External DVD±R DL/DVD±RW Optical Drive (VGP-UDRW1)

Optional Accessories

Port Replicator (VGP-PRTZ1)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-

BPX11)

Stick AC Adapter (VGP-

AC16V10)

Additional AC adapter(VGP-

AC16V13)
Bluetooth® Presentation Controller (VGP-BRMP10)
Privacy Filter (VGP-FL13)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-

BMS33/B)

USB Portable Speaker (VGP-

USP1)

100GB

Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Security (VGP-

UHDM10/B)

Bluetooth® GPS Receiver (VGP-

BGU1)

Color: Premium Black Carbon Fiber

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UPC Code:

027242244740

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 storage capacity.
Accessible capacity may vary.

3. Measured at its narrowest point.

4. Requires a compatible 802.11a or 802.11b or 802.11g or 802.11n
access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which
may require a fee.

5. Ability to use this Bluetooth®

enabled product with other devices may

vary as not all Bluetooth devices are compatible.

6. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.

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

8. Actual battery life may vary upon usage patterns, product settings,
battery and environmental conditions. Upper battery range tested
using device for music playback. Battery life will be shorter when using
the Instant Mode features.

9. See actual Limited Warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888

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

10. 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.

11. 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007 -

This trial software will
work only for 60 days after you first use it. You will not be able to use
the software if you do not activate it as described the first time you use
the software. You can activate the software by Internet: Internet
service charges may apply. If you want to keep using the software
after the 60-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual
version. You can convert online by following the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.

12. Viewable area measured diagonally.

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

14. VAIO TZ uses Mobile Intel

® 945GMS Express Chipsets

15. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

16. Internet connection required. Some features may rely on Internet
service which may require a fee.

17. Subscription with Sprint®

Mobile Broadband 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 TZ Series desktop or call 1-877-275-VAIO (8246) for service
activation. 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 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. May not be combined 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. Preinstalled 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. Screen image
simulated.
©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory
Stick PRO, XBRITE-HiColor, SmartWi, LocationFree Player, MOTION EYE, G

­Sensor, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, Click to
Disc, Sony logo, VAIO logo, XBRITE-HiColor logo, like.no.other and VAIO are
trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and
Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Sprint and the
“

Moving Forward”

logo are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. Bluetooth is a
trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby
Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective
owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 1/08.