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VAIO VGN-FZ240E / B Notebook
4.0 Poor
Average User Rating
Manufacturer's Info: The Sony VAIO VGN-FZ240E/B is a mid-size laptop, with above average processing power and everything most people need for basic computing, entertainment and online communication. This model features a powerful dual-core processor as well as premium features such as a built-in webcam and Windows Vista Home Premium.
Manufacturer's Specs
Features
Battery Life 5.5 hour(s)
Included Network Card
  • Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)
  • Wireless Ethernet - 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b
  • Wireless Ethernet - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
  • Wireless Ethernet - 540 Mbps IEEE802.11n
Energy Star Compliant Yes
Included Devices
  • Built-In Microphone
  • Built-In Webcam
  • Modem
Input Devices
  • Keyboard
  • Touchpad
Processor
Processor Technology Intel Centrino Duo
Processor Class Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile
Processor Speed 2 GHz
Intel Model T7250
System
Drive Controllers Serial ATA
System Chipset Intel GM965 Express
Slots
  • Express Card 34
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • SD Card
Cache Size 2 MB
Bus Speed 800 MHz
Interface Connection
  • Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini)
  • Audio - S/PDIF (1/8" Mini)
  • Ethernet - RJ45 Twisted-Pair (XBaseT)
  • FireWire 400/IEEE 1394 - 4 pin
  • Serial - RJ11 Modular (Phone/Telco)
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0
  • Video - S-Video
  • Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA)
More Info
URL Manufacturer's Link
Warranty
Warranty Information 1 Year Limited Warranty
Dimensions
Depth 10.02 in
Weight 5.9 lbs
Width 14 in
Height 1.4 in
Display
Aspect Ratio 16:10
Max Resolution 1280 x 800
Display Type LCD Display w/ XBRITE Technology
Display Size 15.4 in
Multimedia
Video Bus PCI Express x16
Video Chipset Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Video Integration Motherboard
Max Shared Video Memory 384 MB
General
normalized-DVD-ROM Read Speed 8
normalized-Installed Memory 2000
normalized-CD Rewrite Speed 16
normalized-Display Size 15.4
normalized-CD Write Speed 24
normalized-Cache Size 2
Merchants (Images) Electronic Imaging
Memory
Installed Memory 2 GB
Maximum Memory 4 GB
Software
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Storage
DVD-ROM Read Speed 8 X (DVD, DVD-R)
DVD-R DL Speed 4 X (DVD, DVD-R)
Hard Drive Capacity 250 GB
DVD-RAM Speed 5 X (DVD, DVD-R)
Number of Hard Drives Included 1
DVD Rewrite Speed 8 X (DVD, DVD-R)
DVD+R DL Speed 4 X (DVD, DVD-R)
Included Drives DVD+-RW DL
DVD Write Speed 8 X (DVD, DVD-R)
CD Write Speed 24 X (CD,CD-R)
CD Rewrite Speed 16 X (CD,CD-R)
CD-ROM Read Speed 24 X (CD,CD-R)
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Address 1 State Zip
Address 2 E-mail (optional)