Sony VAIO VGN-FZ140E/B 15.4-inch Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7100, 2 GB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) | 
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| Brand: Sony
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $1,399.99
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Rating:  51 reviews
Media: Personal Computers
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.8
CPU Type: PowerPC G4
Processors: 1
System Bus Speed: 800
System Memory: 2000
Memory Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 1
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Modem: Fax / modem
Display Size: 15.4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.8
Dimensions (in): 10 x 14 x 1.4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: VGNFZ140E
Model: VGN-FZ140E/B
UPC: 027242715455
EAN: 0027242715455
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| Features:
| • | 5.75-pound laptop with magnesium body, dedicated multimedia controls above keyboard, and 15.4-inch LCD | | • | 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 processor, 200 GB Serial ATA hard drive, 2 GB RAM (4 GB max), 8x DVD-/+RW drive | | • | Connectivity: 3 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, ExpressCard 34, Memory Stick/SD card slots | | • | Intel 4965 AGN wireless LAN connects to draft 802.11n routers (as well as 802.11a/b/g) | | • | Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities); integrated WebCam |
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Amazon.com Product Description
With subtle sophistication and undeniable elegance, the lightweight Sony VAIO VGN-FZ140E/B notebook PC is crafted with an aesthetic touch and careful attention to detail. Offering a brilliantly colorful 15.4-inch XBRITE-ECO display, this 5.75-pound laptop maximizes LCD space with advanced space-saving engineering techniques, including a reconfigured battery and motherboard design. It's packed with entertainment features, including embedded A/V controls for one-touch access to your music, movies and pictures. A built-in camera and microphone is seamlessly integrated into the durable silver magnesium chassis so you can video chat with friends, family and co-workers. p This notebook is powered by the 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 processor, which offers a 20 percent performance boost over its predecessor while using 28 percent less power--so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC plus all the benefits of mobility. It provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance. It includes Intel's 4965 AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks as well. Other features include a 200 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum capacity), multi-format/dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive (which also burns CDs), ExpressCard slot, and Intel GMA X3100 graphics card. p This laptop also comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures. p bEntertainment Features/bbr Imagine having the ability to enjoy your entertainment on your notebook without ever booting up. The VAIO FZ notebook with A/V Instant Mode lets you kick off your entertainment with a single push of a button. Go straight to watching a movie, playing music, or viewing photos without ever booting-up the operating system, thereby conserving a significant amount of battery life. The VAIO FZ notebook also includes a full set of dedicated multimedia controls just above the keyboard. A round A/V interface jumps out of the clean design of the VAIO FZ, adding a unique and practical touch to its sophisticated appearance. These intuitive music and video controls are user-friendly, so you can easily control your CDs, DVDs, pictures and home movies with the push of a button. p bThe Basics/bbr ul liiProcessor:/i The Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 processor has a 1.8 GHz processor speed, speedy 667 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and a 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.) p The Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor include: ulliSmart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to provide data to the processor when and where it is needed. liAdvanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications. liDynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and idle power-management state (C-states) transitions independently per core to help save power. liDeeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage./ul pliiHard Drive:/i The 200 GB Serial ATA hard drive is about double the average size for notebook PCs, however its 4200 RPM speed is a bit slower than current standard hard drives. It provides more than enough capacity for storing documents, digital media files, and video editing software. This SATA hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0. pliiMemory:/i The 2 GB of installed RAM (2 x 1 GB DDR2, PC5300) is an excellent start, but you'll want to add more RAM to handle today's demanding multimedia and productivity suites. It provides two DIMM slots and has a large 4 GB maximum RAM capacity. It also offers a top-of-class 667 MHz speed. To receive the faster data transfer benefits of the dual-channel DDR2 RAM, any RAM additions require memory modules of same capacity and clockspeed. pliiDVD/CD Drive:/i The dual-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including both DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, CD-RW discs, and dual-layer (DL) DVD+/-R discs, which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data--great for backing up your MP3 collection or your most important documents. It features the following speeds: 4x for DVD+R DL, 4x for DVD-R DL, 8x for both single layer DVD+R/-R, 8x for single layer DVD+RW, 6x for single layer DVD-RW, and 24x/16x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x. pliiKeyboard Mouse:/i This notebook has a standard 82-key keyboard (2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch) and electro-static two-button touchpad. /ul bScreen, Video Audio/bbr The 15.4-inch WXGA LCD offers Sony's XBRITE-ECO display technology and has a widescreen resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. The XBRITE-ECO technology delivers brilliant colors and stunning clarity with efficient power usage, and it features an anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection and ensure a beautifully clear image from any viewing angle. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, which uses shared video memory (up to 358 MB allocated from the system memory) and provides Windows Vista Aero interface support. p bNetworking, Connectivity Expansion/bbr Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965 AGN LAN chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). p This notebook also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 34 card slot (replacing the PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. Here's the full list of connectivity options: ul li3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players li1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripheralsli1 VGA monitor port li1 S-Video out li1 ExpressCard 34 li1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack liMemory Stick slot (supports optional Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick DUO media) liSecure Digital memory card slot (also compatible with MMC cards) /ul It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.92) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Fast Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems). p bOperating System/bbr Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi. p Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities. p bPreloaded Software/bbr Includes Sony Click to DVD (for easy DVD creation), Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial), Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (with 60 days of Live Update). p bDimensions Weight/bbr This notebook measures 14 x 10.02 x 1.4 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 5.75 pounds. p bPower/bbr It's powered by the VGP-BPS8 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of between 2 and 4 hours (depending on usage). p bWhat's in the Box/bbr This package contains the VGN-FZ140E/B notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty, and Sony offers 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance.
Product Description
The thin-and-light VAIO FZ notebooks are ideal for professionals who spend their time both in and out of the office. With its slight and sturdy casing, robust processor and advanced wireless technology, this notebook has the performance and mobility features you need to stay productive.The thin-and-light VAIO FZ notebooks pack big power into a small, portable and durable magnesium alloy chassis. The VAIO FZ series is designed to maximize LCD space with advanced space-saving engineering techniques implemented throughout the chassis, including a reconfigured battery and motherboard design. The result is a brilliant 15.4" widescreen display in the body of a portable, thin-and-light notebook.
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 DO NOT BUY!!!!!!! June 22, 2009
Sheri L. Volkes (New York)
I had nothing but problems with this computer, and I would NEVER buy another SONY product after how I was treated by SONY! My Laptop got so HOT that I burnt my forearm on it, and when I called SONY, their response was... Seek an Attorney. THE NERVE! I paid 1,500.00 gor GARBAGE. it was serviced previously, and only got worse. TOO MANY PROBLEMS TO MENTION, but to add insult to injury... They wanted almost $800.00 to repair it. Yeah, and did they think I was some dummy who would pay that? I would TRASH IT FIRST! SONY SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES! WARNING!!!!!! Do Not buy their Laptops!!! I know other people who have purchased different models of their Laptops, and they are all having issues or had issues with them!
 Love Sony, just not this one. May 2, 2009
S. Rivera (Michigan)
I absolutely love the screen, keyboard layout, and media controls. It's all streamlined, to make me a very happy minamilist. However, in the one year I've had it, the SD slot, the CD drive, and one of the USB ports are damaged (yes, I have kids). I expected something more durable from a $2K computer! It's not long before I will be looking for another laptop, probably not another Vaio.
if i could rate it any lower i would February 17, 2009
T. Hund (new york, new york)
about a year ago i paid 1400 dollars for this computer. it has caused me nothing but trouble. within the first month the entire bottom half of the keyboard stopped working. took 5 weeks to get it back.
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br /the wireless card is junk. literally horrible. i have a linksys router and the connection still goes out alot. the wireless card will randomly turn off. you cannot set the computer to automatically connect to any network without having to do something manually to get it to connect. the batter stopped working about 5 months ago after less than average use.
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br /the volume, brightness, shortcut button, av mode button and the stop button work horribly if at all. brightness hardly ever seems to work unless you change your power settings. and brightness is not a button it is the fn key + f5 or f6. the battery never lasted very long.
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br /THIS COMPUTER IS HOT. not in a good way. it is very very hot after only an hour or so of running. whether its sitting on your lap or a couch or even a flat hard surface it will get super hot.
br /i like my sisters acer better. she paid 700 dollars for it.
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br /i cant think of a metaphor bad enough to describe the touchpad. sometimes it doesnt work at all. about 50% of the time you cannot click by just tapping the pad. and you can only click the left mouse key on the very right side of it next to the right mouse key.
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br /the cd drive sometimes locks up with or without a cd in it.
br /s video doesnt work at all.
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br /i bet the dell that i canceled the order for would have dominated this pos pc
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br /sony has disappointed me and being a long time sony buyer this purchase really saddened me and has made me think twice about paying so much for something that may be of dreadful quality like this computer has been
Many problems! December 26, 2008
N. Hu (Rockville, MD)
i have had this computer for 1.5 years now and i have finally reached the pt where i need to rant. i did a lot of research to ensure i bought a very good notebook but it seems i didn't do enough research. from the very start, this computer had problems.
br /- the camera wouldn't work for the most part. it would take 3 restarts to get it working again. this problem has recently been fixed with some new vista updates
br /- incompatibility with vista and itunes = NO CD DRIVE; this problem is well documented online and as of now there is no solution; for a 1200 dollar computer, i think i deserve a cd drive!
br /- frequent crashes ---i have seen the blue screen of death many times over the last year
br /- the most urgent problem yet: MY LEFT MOUSE BUTTON DOESN'T WORK ANYMORE! This is the most used part of the computer!
br /- another very annoying thing---the BATTERY is completely USELESS now! i unplug the power and the computer goes from 100% -0% power in a total of 10 minutes
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br /thus, if u were to ask me, i would definitely NOT buy this computer again. i thought VAIO would be a reliable brand but i was severely disappointed. i will now live out the life of this computer by switching the functions of my left and right mouse buttons so i can have a functional clicker. (
Keyboard problems December 14, 2008
Sports family (Davis, CA USA)
Just like a few other people mentioned, a bunch of keys on my Sony Vaio suddenly stopped working (no spills or anything). It is about 1 year and 1 month since I bought it (from Circuit City), so of course the warranty has expired. I have attached an external keyboard for now (till I figure out how to open it and see what the problem is), so it is working like a desktop for me..
br /Other problems are of course the poor battery life, the difficulty in clicking the keyboard mouse keys, the time taken to connect to a wireless network, and of course the heavy weight.
br /I would never recommend Sony Vaio to my friends and colleagues.
br /Maybe we can initiate some action against Sony if there is a generic problem with their keyboard on Vaios?
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