Sony VAIO VGN-TZ31 WN B Review – Deals and Specs

Who says good quality laptops have to be in a large and weighty setup? Sony has proved this wrong by making a slim, small and light weight laptop.

Sony VAIO VGN-TZ31 WN/B is ideal for those who have to travel a lot and especially a nice offer for frequent travelers who would hate to carry heavy machinery around. Despite its small size, Sony VAIO VGN-TZ31 WN/B is capable of performing enormous tasks with such ease and simplicity that one cant help but fall in love with it!

Physical Characteristics

Measuring only198.2 x 277 x 29.8mm (W x D x H) and weighing 1.2 kg, the laptop is so small that it can fit into your bag meant for A4 documents. Ultra portable and ultra sophisticated; VGN-TZ31 WN/B has a lot of style. Take the carbon fibre casing for example, sleek black in colour, its perfect for business use and being tough and durable, its resistant to scratches and damages.

And then there is the crystal clear and vibrant X-black 11.1″ OLED TFT Display screen having a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels which makes it a pleasure to read and watch on it. Small yet smart, the laptop is a real gem.

Keyboard Area

Though small and a bit odd, VGN-TZ31 WN/B has a cylindrical hinge designed keyboard. Little area provide to the keys would suit expert users to type with ease but the provision of IBM’s well-known Thinkpad keyboard, is liked by the users.

CPU and GPU

The dual control Intel Processor Core 2 Duo U7600 with a speed of 1.2 GHz works fast and makes multi-tasking so easy that you don’t have to worry about net connections or operating large softwares.

Graphics

The Graphic Processing Unit Intel GMA 950 incorporated into the motherboard chipset of TZ31 is highly responsive graphic engine having implausible image quality, faster performance and flexible display options without the need for a separate graphics card. This allows you to have larger space for movies and a better performance. Talking of memory, the 2GB RAM and 120GB Hard Drive provides a lot of space for office documents, softwares, movies, music, and photos without effecting the functions.

Operating System

The famous Microsoft Windows Vista Business is just the right operating system needed for a mobile corporate notebook. There is also Microsoft Office installed for the personal and office use.

Multimedia Specs

An integrated Webcam Motion Eye Camera allows you to have face-to-face video cons with your loved ones. Connecting you to the world through a single click are features like the Wireless LAN aerial and Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g Bluetooth aerial, already built-in the VAIO TZ31 WN/B.

The simple AV Mode given not only enables you to view mp3 movies, your own videos and photos but also saves the battery at the same time so you can have uninterrupted non stop fun. Though the added software do leave a bad taste in the mouth, the overall package is agreeable.

Battery Life

Targeting the ‘ultra portable’ market, the strongest point of Sony VAIO VGN TZ31 WN/B is its long lasting battery life.

Standard time is around 7 hrs if you are using the Word, Excel, Visual Studio, and Firefox/Thunderbird and mp3/DVD playback mainly. Well, for most of the traveling businessmen, this time is enough to last a flight and still able to work in a presentation ahead! The laptop is tough and steady coming with a two year warranty.

Final Words

Expensive and sophisticated, small and ultra portable, Sony VAIO VGN-TZ31 WN/B is exclusively designed for business class and frequent travelers.

Sony VAIO VGN-TZ31WN/B Laptop Specifications

Product Description: – Core 2 Duo U7600 1.2 GHz – 11.1″ TFT
Dimensions (WxDxH): 27.7 cm x 19.8 cm x 3 cm
Weight: 1.2 kg
Localisation: English / United Kingdom
Platform Technology: Intel Centrino Duo
System Type: Notebook
Built-in Devices: Wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial
Embedded Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , fingerprint reader
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo U7600 / 1.2 GHz ULV ( Dual-Core )
Cache Memory: 2 MB – L2 Cache
RAM: 2 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) – DDR2 SDRAM – 533 MHz ( 1 x 2 GB )
Card Reader: Yes
Hard Drive: 120 GB – 4200 rpm
Optical Storage: DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM – integrated
Display: 11.1″ TFT 1366 x 768 ( WXGA ) – X-black
Graphics Controller: Intel GMA 950
Memory Allocation Technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Audio Output: Sound card
Telecom: Fax / modem / cellular modem – 56 Kbps
Wireless Broadband (WWAN): HSDPA
Networking: Network adapter – Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE

802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Notebook Camera: Integrated – 0.3 Megapixel
Input Device: Keyboard, touchpad
Battery: Lithium Ion
Run Time (Up To): 7 hour(s)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Microsoft Office Ready: Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License
Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years warranty