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.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | DNDWGA2 |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 |
| Processor speed | 2100.0 MHz |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 3072.0 MB |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 1066.0 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 |
| Express card | 1 |
| Other storage | Express Card Slot |
| Battery | |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion |
| Standard Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Number of Included Batteries | 1 |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 13.2 inches |
| Depth | 9.0 inches |
| Height | 1.4 inches |
| Weight with Accessories | 5.3 pounds |
| Weight | 5.3 pounds |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Included Software | |
| Included Software |
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| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64 bit) |
| Other Features | |
| Docking Station Port | No |
| Devices | AC Adapter |
| Input devices | Touchpad |
| Pointing Device | Touchpad |
| Hardware List | Notebook |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Ethernet Type | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Microphone input | Yes |
| Firewire | 1 |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Available Interfaces |
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| Wireless connection | 802.11 n |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Slots | Express Card Slot |
Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 80 |
| WorldBench 6 Rating | Good |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 4:32:42 AM (hh:mm) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 360 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 383 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 294 seconds (lower is better) |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 485 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 428 seconds (lower is better) |
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 734 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 258 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 873 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 247 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 |
| Number of Included Batteries | 1 |
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