Product: Sony Vaio VGN-z890
Price: $ 1799 and more (subject to adjustment)
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Date: 11/11/2009
Rating: 4.25 / 5
Operating system used in Review: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit Edition
Pros: High build quality. Attractive, successful patented Hybrid Graphics System (does not require a reboot), slim and light design. DDR3 memory, good battery life, HDMIConnectivity with audio streaming, Windows 7, very portable.
Cons: the same old graphics card as the previous model VGN-Z790, very cheap. Many of bloatware, delicate design, quiet speaker.
Key takeaway: the VGN-z890 offers no substantial changes from its predecessor, the VGN-Z790, but if a laptop is already so well, it's understandable. This laptop is still one of the most powerful in its weight classClass.
Notebook Specifications:
Model: VGN-z890
Processor: 2.80 GHz P9700
Color: Premium Carbon Fiber
Display: 13.1 "widescreen XBRITE-DuraView LED backlight (1600 x 900 - 16:9)
Memory: 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3-1066 SDRAM
Camera: Motion Eye Camera / Microphone
Wireless: Intel WiFi Link5100 802.11a/b/g 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth A2DP
Video Card: Hybrid: 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS / Intel GMA 4500MHD with Intel Clear Video (Does not require a reboot to switch between the two)
Hard Drive: 320 GB SATA hard drive (7200rpm) G-Sensor Shock Protection
Optical drive: CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, + - (DL) Play / Burns CDs / DVDs
Battery: Standard andExtensive
Doors: 2 - USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI (Audio / Video), SD / Memory Stick Duo, 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port, modem, Firewire / IEEE / i.LINK (4-pin), headphone jack, microphone, ExpressCard/34 slot
Audio: Intel High Definition Audio
Weight: 3.3 pounds
Dimensions: 8.3 "x 12.4" x 1.3 "(length x width x height - inches)
Warranty: 1-year-SonyGuarantee
Other: Built in biometric fingerprint sensor. Windows XP downgrade available.
Packaging:
The packaging of this product is the same standard as its predecessor. Depending on where you are, can be packaged in a box with another box, and so on. Like its predecessor, is not really anything of interest ... The laptop is wrapped, there is no guarantee / operational information,The rechargeable lithium ion battery and AC adapter.
Connections:
Here I repeat once again, what are the links. Because it is so small, the VGN-z890 is definitely a lot of useful links.
"2 - USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI (Audio / Video), SD / Memory Stick Duo, 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port, modem, Firewire / IEEE / i.LINK (4-pin), headphone jack, port microphone, ExpressCard/34 slot. "
Opposite:
Memory CardCard Slot
Memory Stick Duo Slot (MagicGate functionality)
Left side:
Disk Drives
HDMI connection (audio / video distribution)
USB 2.0
VGA output
Right side:
DC-In
Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
ExpressCard/34 slot
Modem Jack
USB 2.0
Firewire / IEEE / i.LINK (4 pins)
Headphone jack
MicrophoneJack
Note: The cable for charging the battery is located on the hinge side of the laptop. We found that this is a bit 'of pain as wasting a lot of cables when the store is located in the opposite direction of the port.
Display:
Thanks to its small screen size, this notebook is open to a little 'everywhere (turns to see how managers?), Also on the plane, the VGN-z890 has a 13.1 "widescreen LED with a resolution of 1600 x900 pixels. This display has a 16:9 widescreen format, perfect for movies. The LED-backlit display keeps power consumption and weight of a lower level, and the screen with XBRITE-DuraView technology. This technology provides additional protection against scratches on the LCD screen - a bit 'too much for a small, thin notebook requires.
Processor:
Intel P9700 is one of the best, energy-efficient processors for a laptop of this size, cut costsadditional $ 150 upgrade from the P8800. TheP9700 features 6MB of L2 cache and operates at 2.8 GHz uses the 45 nm architecture and runs at 28W, with a 1066 MHz FSB.
Video Card:
Once again Sony uses the same graphics card as the first hybrid systems. The VGN-z890 uses the 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS and Intel GMA 4500MHD with Intel Clear Video Technology. The patented hybrid that Sony is selected, pressing between the two graphics cards without switchRestart the computer. The 9300M is capable of running demanding games and applications, and can run the 4500M HD / Blu-Ray, and gives you much more battery life. Both cards are DirectX 10 compatible, as well.
Benchmark (GeForce 9300M GS Only)
3DMark 06 (1024x768): Min: 1615 Media: 1989 Max: 2357 points
Cinebench R10 (shading): Min: 2270, average 2555, max: 2870 points
FEAR Benchmark: Low settings(640x480) No AA, Graphic Low: 308 FPS
Crysis Benchmark: low settings (800x600) No AA, Graphic Low: 27 FPS
Crysis Warhead Benchmark: low settings (800x600) No AA, Graphic Low: 35 FPS
World in Conflict Benchmark: low settings (800x600) No AA, Graphic Low: 70
Sound card and speakers:
The VGN-z890 comes with a standard card, Intel High Definition Audioand speakers series. There really is not much to say ...
Wireless network:
Sony offers several wireless and networking capabilities. The VGN-z890 comes with a Gigabit Ethernet connection - with surprising speed Ethernet. The laptop has Wireless-N and can connect to 802.11 a / b / g / n 2.4-GHz frequencies with the Intel WiFi Link 5100 card. This handset also supports Verizon's mobile broadband as an optionsupports Bluetooth wireless technology with breathtaking speed reception and transmission. The Bluetooth standard has been, and so was the A2DP.
Keyboard and mouse:
The VGN-z890 keyboard is unique to most portable keyboards. The keys are not together, rinsed, and are spaced. There are 82 buttons, each of which are coated. The keyboard uses the aluminum back that the laptop is light and durable. Although not specified, the touchpad pageAnd scrolling.
Battery:
When you run the MobileMark 2007 battery test on the standard battery, we were more than acceptable levels. We were able to achieve activated a battery life of 4 hours and 2 minutes with the GeForce. With the integrated Intel graphics, we achieved a battery life of 4 hours and 55 minutes.
Conclusion:
Overall we were much the Sony Vaio VGN-z890 very satisfied. This is one of the fastest mobile laptops for its weight classand size. We were very pleased with the design of the keyboard and very satisfied. This handset is very similar to its predecessor, and we had to score points for the dock. Due to the fact that this laptop is still an excellent choice for executives and travelers, I rate a 4.25 / 5
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