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Sony VAIO VGN-FZ17G 4.00

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RRP

$2499.00

Review Date

Tuesday, 25th of September, 2007

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300

Supported Media : CD-R

Supported Media : CD-ROM

Supported Media : CD-RW

Supported Media : DVD-R

Supported Media : DVD+R

Supported Media : DVD-RAM

Supported Media : DVD-ROM

Supported Media : DVD-RW

Supported Media : DVD±RW

What's Hot

HDMI output, great screen, some gaming capabilities

What's Not

Only 1GB of RAM

The Final Word

Sony's VAIO FZ17G is a great multimedia notebook which offers a HDMI output and couples it with solid performance and a nice array of features.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

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Audio & Speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Display

Display Technology

Colour LCD TFT (Active Matrix)

Screen size

15.4 in

Screen Resolution

1280x800

General

Length (mm)

254.4

Width (mm)

355.8

Height (mm)

24.9 - 34.5

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

2.7

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

160 GB

RPM

5400

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

1 GB

RAM Type

SDRAM, DDR2

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD±RW, DVD+R

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300

Processor Speed

2.0 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

VGA, D-Sub, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, S-Video Output, USB 2.0

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless 802.11a , Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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