Pros
- Crisp, vivid screen
- Discrete nVidia GPU squeezed inside
Cons
- No built-in flash media slots
- Pricy external optical drive
At A Glance
The sleek, slim 14z all-purpose laptop delivers a great package overall--so long as you don't crave an optical drive.
Manufacturer’s Description
The Studio 14z laptop has the mobility you need to keep your world moving and the design you want to reflect your personal style.
Manufacturer’s Website
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | DNDWGA2 |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 |
| Processor speed | 2100.0 MHz |
| Display | |
| Display size | 14.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| External Monitor Interface | Integrated |
| Vertical Resolution | 768 |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Primary Graphics Chipset | nVidia GeForce 9400M G |
| Storage | |
| Drive size | 320.0 GB |
| Other storage | Express Card Slot |
| Battery | |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion |
| Standard Number of Batteries | 1.0 |
| Number of Included Batteries | 1.0 |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Firewire | 1 |
| Available Interfaces |
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| Ethernet Type | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Microphone input | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Wireless connection | 802.11 n |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Slots | Express Card Slot |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 3072.0 MB |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 1066.0 MHz |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 13.2 inches |
| Depth | 9.0 inches |
| Height | 1.4 inches |
| Weight | 5.3 pounds |
| Weight with Accessories | 5.3 pounds |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64 bit) |
| Included Software |
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| Other Features | |
| Docking Station Port | No |
| Devices | AC Adapter |
| Input devices | Touchpad |
| Hardware List | Notebook |
| Pointing Device | Touchpad |
Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 80.0 |
| WorldBench 6 Rating | Good |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 4:32:42 AM (hh:mm) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 360.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 383.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 294.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 485.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 428.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 734.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 258.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 873.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 247.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 | 34.07 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 | 26.79 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 | 29.96 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 | 23.63 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, High, 1024 by 768 | 15.93 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, High, 800 by 600 | 38.6 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, Normal, 1024 by 768 | 31.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, Normal, 800 by 600 | 42.1 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| World Bench 5 Multitasking | 448.0 |
| Number of Included Batteries | 1.0 |


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