Sony VAIO SZ320P/B Notebook

1.83GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile T5600, 1GB DDR2, 60GB, DVD±RW DL, Windows XP Pro, 13.3" LCD - MPN: VGNSZ320PB

Description: The slim, lightweight VAIO SZ Notebook delivers an inspiring blend of intelligent mobile design, cutting-edge performance and contemporary style. With broad connectivity options including integrated Cingular wireless WAN, a superb 13.3" widescreen display, long battery life,... read more

The slim, lightweight VAIO SZ Notebook delivers an inspiring blend of intelligent mobile design, cutting-edge performance and contemporary style. With broad connectivity options including integrated Cingular wireless WAN, a superb 13.3" widescreen display, long battery life, Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology, a 5400rpm SATA hard drive and advanced DDR2 memory, you can work faster and play longer. Control efficiency and output with the innovative Hybrid Graphics System, while integrated security features keep your data secure. An integrated DVD+/-R Double Layer/DVD+/-RW drive makes data storage easy, and a built-in camera and microphone make communication convenient and fun. The VAIO SZ Notebook is a Windows Vista Capable PC. minimize

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craigg1 from FL

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Sony Vaio VGN-SZ320P/B Review

Strengths:

Very compact, awesome screen, loaded with features!

Weaknesses:

Possibly not as durable as a Thinkpad, no Cingular HSDPA support, expensive!

Posted Feb 3, 2007 - I will begin by saying that I purchase and configure a lot of laptops for my customers so I have experience with many different models. I decided to buy this Sony as it offered the smallest footprint combined with all the features of the best full size laptops on the market. I have used quite a few Thinkpads yet within the past year I've seen way too many failures. I began by installing all my applications and found this laptop to be rock solid with no problems with software compatibility. The description on Pricegrabber lists the hard drive at 60 GB; however this machine includes a 120 GB drive. I upgraded the ram to 2 GB and I'm amazed at the speed. This model offers a hybrid graphics system that allows one to use the dedicated graphics card when performance is most important and then to switch to the on board chip to save power. The graphics speed should satisfy all but the hardcore gamer. Did I mention the LCD, it has to be the best of any laptop I have ever owned and makes all the competitors look inferior. This machine has virtually all the features one could as for including DVD burner, WIFI, Bluetooth, and Cingular EDGE. My only gripe if any is that it would be nice if the laptop included support for Cingular HSDPA which is about 5 times faster than EDGE. The machine seems to be built well with a very nice fit and finish. The machine is incredibly light (~4lbs) for the features built in and while I can't comment on how it would survive a drop, I would assume it will be about average. The machine has a shock sensor for the hard drive and a magnesium frame. Sony offers an all carbon fiber model that shaves about 4 ounces off the total weight, but in my opinion I don't think that it's worth the extra $500 premium as all other features are the same. Battery life is quite good, about 2.5 to 3 hours in full power mode and up to 6 hours in the ultimate battery conservation mode. Overall I'm very impressed with this machine and consider it the best laptop I have ever owned or tested.

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twetranglg

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VAIO SZ320P/B notebook

Strengths:

Small size, light weight, bluetooth enable, built-in webcam and microphone

Weaknesses:

So expensive! Wireless signal is not that good in range. Battery life is ok, not as great as in the ads

Posted Apr 25, 2007 - Overall, I really like this laptop. With its compact size and light weight, I could bring it to school more often. In the maximum battery saving mode, the battery could last for about 3.5 hours and about 2.5 hours in the full power mode. The capacity of the hard drive is 120GB (instead of 60GB as stated on Pricegrabber), which is pretty large for me not to worry about running out of space. The DVD burner is awesome. The biometric fingerprint sensor is pretty cool and convenient. Another thing that I like from this laptop is that its fan is very quiet; and the whole laptop does not get hot as fast as the Dell one I used to own. The wireless signal is ok, but I have to admit that the wireless WAN connection of my roommate's Apple laptop (much less expensive) is much better than this Sony one. I haven't try the WWAN yet.

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christina_sh...

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vaio vgnsz320p

Strengths:

small, fast, fingerprint reader, built in web cam. all around great system.

Weaknesses:

built in wan card only works with cingular service

Posted Mar 28, 2007 - I love this laptop. I have previously owned a gateway, dell, acer, toshiba. I will probably buy a vaio again next time. Built in web cam and fingerprint reader are awesome and make security easy.

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