VGN-SZ (XP)
Summary
The Sony VAIO VGN-SZ Series is a high-end notebook computer range from Sony, released in 2006 with Windows XP. The SZ Series was known for its sleek and light design, being compact but also delivering good performance when needed thanks to its Hybrid Graphics System, which allows the user to select between two graphics processors. Stamina being the Intel GMA integrated into the CPU, or Speed which is a discrete NVIDA GeForce Go 7400 GPU.
These first VAIO VGN-SZs were delivered with Windows XP Home Premium or Professional, and CPUs ranged from the Intel Core Duo T2300 to the T2500. The newer SZ3s featured the newer Core 2 Duo processors from Intel, the T5600 for the lower-end and the T7200 for higher-end models.
With features such as WWAN, fingerprint sensor, powerful hardware, and a light and compact casing, it's no wonder that the VGN-SZ Series was a successful lineup. Also, the SZ was featured in James Bond: Casino Royale, in which Bond uses the SZ to resign from the service.
Premium SZs replaced the standard black and silver casings with gray ones. The nicer looking monochrome design and thinner lid made for a more expensive and exclusive look, which made it around 300€ - 350€ more expensive than the standard SZ models.
Detailed Specs
Processor: Intel Core Duo T2300/T2400/T2500 / Intel Core 2 Duo T5600/7200 (on SZ3)
Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce Go 7400 256MB/ Intel GMA 900 (945 on SZ3)
Display: 13.3" 16:10 1280x800
RAM: 1GB/2GB DDR2 (4GB max) Weight: 1.7kg - 1.9kg
OS: Windows XP Home Premium/Professional
Release year: 2006/07
2006/07 MSRP: 1,400€ - 2,500€
Problems
The XP SZ series don't have any major issues. See VGN-SZ (Vista) for informations on the Vista SZ series major problem.
Daily Usage Today
Even though the VGN-SZ Series is from 2006-08, it still offers a good web browsing and text editing experience, when complimented with a modern lightweight operating system such as Lubuntu or an older version of Windows, like Vista or 7.
Downloads
Follow our guides to download and install drivers. Recovery discs are also avaliable, and will be downloadable very soon.
Sources
NotebookCheck and Sony
Pictures : xdevice.blogspot