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Sony VAIO Z Series VGN-Z790DLX: Review

Posted to Notebooks 2010-03-07

Sony VAIO Z Series VGN-Z790DLX: Review

If you are always on the go for work related activities and you need a notebook that can stand up to everything that the road can throw at it, then you may want to check out the Sony VAIO Z Series VGN-Z790DLX. With the right combination of size, power and durability, this notebook may help you be productive no matter where your life or job may take you. Encased in a carbon fiber shell and equipped with a scratch-resistant LCD screen, the Sony VGN-Z790DLX can help you tackle all your business tasks with ease. Equipped with Windows Vista Business 64-bit, this notebook gives you the power to tackle all your business tasks, while still providing you high quality entertainment features for those times when you have a chance to relax.

Weighing in at about 3.30 lbs when equipped with a standard battery, which is less than the average notebook, the Sony VGN-Z790DLX is equipped with energy efficient features that allows the notebook to perform at its best without sacrificing battery life in order to accomplish it. This model comes complete with an Intel Core 2 Duo P9700 2.80 GHz Processor with 4GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive, Bluetooth, and the NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS Graphics Card allowing you to do more with this notebook than host just another PowerPoint presentation. This notebook also comes equipped with a Blu-Ray player so you can enjoy your favorite movies in high definition which is great for those times when you need a break from the daily grind. This notebook also comes equipped with the Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100AGN with 802.11 a/b/g/n capabilities that allows you to stay connected and gain access to the most up to date information that is critical to your job, regardless of where it may take you.

Rating:

3.8 out of 5

Features

The Sony VGN-Z790DLX measures 12.4" x 1.33" x 8.3" and comes equipped with a 13.1" LED backlit XBRITE-DualView display with a 1600 x 900 resolution. While the screen size may seem small, especially when compared to other models on the market, the Sony VGN-Z790DLX more than makes up for its small size. With a LCD screen that is mercury free, this notebook helps you do your part for the environment by providing you with a notebook that does its part to help create a healthier environment. A unique feature to the Sony VGN-Z790DLX is the energy efficient processor that this model comes equipped with. With a 25 watt Intel Centrino 2 processor, this notebook provides superior computing power without being a power hog. This allows you to travel farther without fear that you will run out of battery power when you need it most. An added bonus on this notebook is it's built in security features. Since your job takes you on the road quite frequently, there is a good chance that the security of your data may have crossed your mind. With the built in biometric fingerprint scanner, you can feel safe that only you will be able to access mission critical data that is stored on this notebook since only a swipe of your finger will provide access to the information that you value most. The Sony VGN-Z790DLX also features a decent amount of ports for a notebook of this size. It comes with 2 USB ports, a DC-in port, VGA output, headphone jack, microphone jack, an Ethernet port, a standard phone jack and a HDMI output. As an added bonus this notebook comes equipped with a Blu-Ray player which, when combined with the HDMI output gives you the ability to connect this notebook to a HD compatible TV so you can enjoy your movies how they were meant to be seen when the option presents itself.

Performance

Battery life on the Sony VGN-Z790DLX performs quite well given all the features that this notebook provides the always on the go business traveler with. When equipped with a standard battery, life span is estimated to range up to 6 hours. If you need more time, and don't mind adding a little heft to an already lightweight notebook, upgrading to the larger capacity battery will give you up to 9 hours of battery life.

Summary

In conclusion, the Sony VGN-Z790DLX offers users a lot of power and functionality in a rugged go anywhere package. Equipped with a powerful, yet energy efficient processor, and a Blu-Ray player for enjoyment during your downtime, this notebook can handle nearly everything that you can throw at it. If a smaller screen size is not a major concern to you when choosing a notebook, then the Sony VGN-Z790DLX may just be the one for you.

Pros

Energy efficient 25 watt Intel Centrino 2 processor
13.1 inch LED Backlit XBRITE-DuraView LCD with 1600 x 900 resolution
6 hrs battery life at normal usage with standard battery
Blu-Ray drive
Biometric Fingerprint Scanner

Cons

There are no cons for this product