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VAIO® BZ Series Notebook PC
Built for business, the lightweight VAIO® BZ notebook boasts the productivity and compatibility features
required by IT professionals and business customers. Magnesium casing and a spill-resistant keyboard panel
help protect against the accidents common to travel while Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology provides
the power necessary for day-in day-out computing. This notebook also boasts a stunning yet functional design
that offers easy access to internal components, and it features Windows Vista® Business (with XP Pro
downgrade disc).
Business PC featuring security, durability and IT-accessible design
POWERFUL PC PERFORMANCE
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8800 processor (2.66GHz ) turns up the speed on multi-tasking while curbing energy
consumption.
The VAIO® BZ notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Windows Vista® Business 32bit with XP Pro downgrade
disc in the box.
Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work and play quicker almost anywhere within
your office or home using next-generation 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology .
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COMPATIBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
Sony knows that efficient and accessible PC design is critical to keeping your employees up and running. With the
VAIO® BZ notebook, frequent IT activities such as RAM upgrades, swapping out the optical drive, accessing the hard
drive and detaching the keyboard are quick and easy to do.
The VAIO® BZ notebook has a reduced amount of pre-loaded software for improved compatibility and IT peace of
mind. With less pre-loaded software, IT personnel can more quickly set up and image the notebook.
Keeping the technical needs of your business in mind, the VAIO® BZ notebook offers BIOS level control for IT
administrators over inputs and outputs such as Ethernet, USB ports and Memory card/SD card slots to name a few.
VGN-BZ579N05
VAIO® BZ Series Notebook PC
Built for business, the lightweight VAIO® BZ notebook boasts the productivity and compatibility features
required by IT professionals and business customers. Magnesium casing and a spill-resistant keyboard panel
help protect against the accidents common to travel while Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology provides
the power necessary for day-in day-out computing. This notebook also boasts a stunning yet functional design
that offers easy access to internal components, and it features Windows Vista® Business (with XP Pro
downgrade disc).
Business PC featuring security, durability and IT-accessible design
POWERFUL PC PERFORMANCE
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8800 processor (2.66GHz ) turns up the speed on multi-tasking while curbing energy
consumption.
The VAIO® BZ notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Windows Vista® Business 32bit with XP Pro downgrade
disc in the box.
Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work and play quicker almost anywhere within
your office or home using next-generation 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology .
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3
COMPATIBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
Sony knows that efficient and accessible PC design is critical to keeping your employees up and running. With the
VAIO® BZ notebook, frequent IT activities such as RAM upgrades, swapping out the optical drive, accessing the hard
drive and detaching the keyboard are quick and easy to do.
The VAIO® BZ notebook has a reduced amount of pre-loaded software for improved compatibility and IT peace of
mind. With less pre-loaded software, IT personnel can more quickly set up and image the notebook.
Keeping the technical needs of your business in mind, the VAIO® BZ notebook offers BIOS level control for IT
administrators over inputs and outputs such as Ethernet, USB ports and Memory card/SD card slots to name a few.
VGN-BZ579N05
VAIO® BZ Series Notebook PC
Specifications
Dimensions
Weight:
5.8 lbs (with standard battery)
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Measurements:
14.27"(W) x 1.18"(H) x 10.51"(D)
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General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Portable
Action Buttons:
Wireless / Bluetooth® on / off,
mute button, S1
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Security:
Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2
Hardware
Keyboard:
QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.0mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Camera:
Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and
microphone with face-tracking technology
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8800
Speed:
2.66GHz
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Front Side Bus Speed:
1066MHz
L2 Cache:
3MB
Technology:
Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor
Technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2/800MHz
Installed:
4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
Maximum:
4GB
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Display
Screen Size:
15.4"
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Resolution:
1280 x 800
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
One Memory Stick
PRO™ (Standard/Duo) media slot with
MagicGate® functionality
PC card slot (PCMCIA 2.0)
One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media
slot
Solid State Drive
Capacity:
128GB
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Technology:
Serial ATA
Audio
Sound System:
Intel® High Definition Audio
Graphics
Processor:
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video
Technology
Total Available Graphics Memory: 1759MB
(max.)
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Chipset:
Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Inputs and Outputs
Modem Jack:
1
Microphone Input:
1
Port Replicator Connector(s):
1
USB Port(s):
3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s):
1
DC-In:
1
i.LINK® Connection:
1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector
(IEEE 1394)
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Ethernet Connection (s):
1
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery (VGP-BPS13A)
Estimated Battery Life:
Up to 5.0 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
Up to 7.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
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Power Requirements:
100W +10%
Software
Operating System:
Genuine Windows Vista®
Business 32-bit (XP Professional downgrade
disc included)
Supplied Software:
Microsoft® Office Ready
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support:
1 year toll-free technical
assistance available 24/7 at 888-476-6972
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Online and Email Support:
Available at
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Onsite/In-Home Service:
1 year limited warranty
with Onsite/In-Home Service . See actual
warranty for details.
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International Service:
1 year international service
plan. Registration required. See
www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
Limited Warranty Term:
3 year limited warranty .
See actual warranty for details.
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Environmental Information
RoHS®:
Compliant
Optical Drive
CD Support:
Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
DVD Support:
Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-
RAM)
Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol:
10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-
T
Ethernet Speed:
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Wi-Fi:
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
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Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® technology
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Modem Type:
Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-
11)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery
AC Adapter
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Port Replicator (VGP-PRBZ1)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPS13A/B)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)
Universal Carrying Case (VGP-AMB1A)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/B)
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Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC3)
Privacy Filter (VGP-FL15)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V30)
Leather Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB8)
Other
Color:
Magnesium
UPC Code:
027242784468
