Sony VAIO VGN-FZ470E/B Notebook Technical Details

• Intel Core2 Duo T8100 (2.10GHz) with 3MB of L2 cache
• Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium OS
• 15.4" widescreen display2 with XBRITE-HiColor LCD
• Play back HD media with Blu-ray Disc-ROM drive

Sony VAIO VGN-FZ470E/B Description

The 15.4" Blu-ray Disc-enabled VAIO FZ notebook with XBRITE-HiColor LCD technology features A2DP for CD-quality audio streaming and embedded A/V controls for one-touch access to music, movies and pictures. Watch Blu-ray Disc HD movies in stunning clarity and record content to CD or DVD. A built-in camera and microphone is seamlessly integrated into the lightweight and durable silver magnesium chassis, so you can video chat with friends, family and co-workers. Backed by Intel Centrino Duo processor technology and Intel Core 2 Duo processor, this blazing-fast, super-powerful PC is slim, lightweight, and packed with exciting features.

Play Blu-ray Disc movies with the Blu-ray Disc ROM drive and enjoy the XBRITE-HiColor LCD technology that delivers razor-sharp details and bold colors while conserving battery life. A built-in 1.3 megapixel camera and microphone is seamlessly integrated into the lightweight and durable silver magnesium alloy chassis, so you can video chat with friends, family and co-workers. The VAIO(R) FZ notebook is powered by Intel's incredible new hafnium-based processor technology. Faster and more efficient than ever, the next-generation super-powerful Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100 (2.10GHz, 3MB L2 Cache) technology turns up the speed on multi-tasking while curbing energy consumption. Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium is easy-to-use and delivers new security and entertainment features. At this affordable price that offers the latest technology take one home today. 15.4 WXGA (1280 x 800) XBRITE-HiColor Display Built-in Webcamera and Microphone NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT with 256MB Dedicated Video Memory with up to 1023MB shared Blu-Ray Disc BD-R/-RE/-ROM/DVD+-R/RW Drive with Double Layer Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 802.11A/B/G/N 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Intergrated Bluetooth Built-in Memory Stick(R) Duo with MagicGate(TM) Card Reader Built-in Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot ExpressCard 34 Slot 3 USB 2.0, Headphone out; Microphone-in, VGA, S-Video, HDMI, IEEE 1394, RJ-11 (Modem), RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 14 (W) x 10.02 (D) x 1.4(H) Approximate Unit Weight - 6.1lbs

Sony VAIO VGN-FZ470E/B Reviews

Everything as expected... great product and service, April 21, 2008

By J. Hearn (London, United Kingdom) -
Prompt delivery from Amazon as well as being price competitive.

Great screen resolution, excellent battery life with fast processing. A lot of sony software pre-loaded though Sony VAIO VGN-FZ470E/B Notebook now seems to be the normal with many h/w manufactures. Very minor point that was overcome by ignoring or switching off the flash-ups.

No default carry case comes with Sony VAIO VGN-FZ470E/B offer - so do you consider adding one to your basket.

Strong recommendation from a happy Sony VAIO VGN-FZ410E/B owner.

Five Stars if Sony VAIO VGN-FZ470E/B Notebook was not loaded with bloatware & no OS media, March 24, 2008

By ED "zebra01" (USA) -
I own this machine and like it very much. When one spends several thousand on a Vaio it should not be filled with useless trail software. It took hours to remove. It never comes off completely as there is no incentive to write the uninstall so that it removes all the files. Sony builds fine hardware but has many problems in writing good software for peripherals. When I bought this machine the was no option to buy without the junk software. The other problem is that SONY DOES NOT GIVE YOU DISK MEDIA FOR THE OS. The OS is on a hidden drive. I bought this computer knowing the junk software but was surprised by the lack of OS media considering I paid 150.00 xtra for Vista Ult. I really question as to whether I would buy another.

A deserving desktop PC replacement!, May 30, 2008

By brent975link "brent9752000" (Chicago, IL United States) - First off, I wasn't too excited buying a laptop with Vista installed (I would much prefer Windows XP Pro) but as my luck would have it, all electronic stores were selling laptops with Vista pre-installed. I just got this laptop yesterday and after a half day of removing bloatware and installing drivers for my printer and router, I'm pleased to declare that it's a blazingly-fast laptop. It's much quieter and much cooler than my 2-year-old Vaio S460 (which by the way is still in good working condition). This FZ470E configuration probably has the best bang for the buck among the FZ series. It has a Bluray player with DVD burning capabilities that averaged 20 minutes for a 4.7GB DVD copy. Its NVIDIA GeForce 8400M graphics card renders high-def video seamlessly without the choppiness and slow buffer rates of older versions. Another nice feature is the 802.11n wi-fi capability for zippier broadband downloads. The xbrite glossy screen boasts vivid colors especially on bluray movies (I watched Spiderman 3 last night; Sony VAIO VGN-FZ470E/B was amazingly sharp for a laptop). The HDMI output probably is its nicest feature as I am able to view my screen on a larger high-def monitor to watch DVDs and bluray movies. Despite its misgivings, I am overall pleased with this purchase and am pleasantly surprised with the beautiful interface of Vista.

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