Sony VAIO VGN-Z820G 13.1-Inch Laptop with Windows 7 Professional

Sony VAIO VGN-Z820G 13.1-Inch Laptop with Windows 7 Professional blends easy portability with high-performance computing. Weighing just 3.3 pounds, this Sony VAIO VGN-Z820G notebook offers a 13.1-inch screen featuring scratch-resistant XBRITE LCD and a 320 GB hard drive with Sony’s G-Sensor Shock Protection technology (and a 7200 RPM speed). A multi-layer carbon-fiber casing covers the LCD panel and bottom of the chassis to help protect against knocks and bumps, and a seamless aluminum keyboard panel adds structural rigidity to help keep internal components protected. And with up to 5.5 hours of standard battery life, it has the stamina to power you through your most demanding applications.

Sony VAIO VGN-Z820G comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Professional operating system (64-bit version), supporting office applications and all the software programs routinely found in full-size notebooks. And you can run many Windows XP productivity programs in Windows XP Mode. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

Sony VAIO VGN-Z820G notebook incorporates built-in wireless WAN 3G Mobile Broadband, 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies. You can toggle among various wireless options for the most efficient connection–Wi-Fi for working at a coffee shop; Bluetooth for peripherals; and Mobile Broadband service on the Verizon Wireless nationwide network when traveling outside the reach of hotspots (subscription required). It also incorporates real-time GPS functionality, making it easy to find restaurants, hotels or special sites of interest. Destinations can be found by simply typing in an address or keyword and then following the turn-by-turn directions.

Sony VAIO VGN-Z820G is powered by the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor with Centrino 2 technology which boosts speed, reduces power requirements, and saves on battery life. The 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 includes a quick 1066 MHz front-side bus and 3 MB of L2 cache, providing an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved multimedia and multitasking performance. It also includes Intel’s 5100AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks as well. And you can use wireless headsets for video chats and stream music to compatible speakers using the embedded Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity (featuring the A2DP music streaming profile). Other features include 4 GB of installed RAM (expandable to 8 GB), dual-layer DVD±RW drive (which also burns CDs), Draft-N Wi-Fi networking, Gigabit Ethernet, ExpressCard 34 slot, and both Memory Stick and SD card readers.

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