Product: Sony Vaio VGN-Z890

Price: U.S. $ 1799 and up (depending on customization)

Date: 11/11/2009

Rating: 4.25 / 5

Operating system used in the review: 7 Windows Home Premium 64-Bit Edition

Pros: Construction of high quality. Attractive, successful patented Hybrid Graphics System (not requires restart), lightweight and thin. DDR3 memory, long battery life, connectivity, HDMI with audio transmission, Windows 7, very portable.

Cons: video card the same as outdated Z790 VGN previous model, the high price. Lots of bloatware, project slightly fragile speakers still.

Key Takeaway: The VGN-Z890 does not offer any substantial modification of its predecessor, the VGN-Z790, but when a this laptop is already good, is understandable. This laptop is still one of the most powerful in its weight class.

Specifications Notebook:

Model: VAIO VGN-Z890

Processor P9700 2.80GHz

Color: Premium Carbon Fiber

Display: XBRITE 13.1 "widescreen LED Backlight-DuraView (1600 x 900 resolution – 16:9)

Memory: 4GB 2GBx2 () DDR3-SDRAM-1066

Camera: Motion Eye camera / microphone

Wireless: Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth A2DP

Video Card: Hybrid: 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS / Intel GMA 4500MHD with Intel Clear Video (does not require reboot to switch between both)

Hard Driv E: 320 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive (7200) G-Sensor Shock Protection

Optical Drive: CD-R/RW DVD-R/RW + – (DL) Plays / Burns CDs / DVDs

Battery: Standard and Extended

Connections: 2-USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI (audio / video) SD / Memory Stick Duo, Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000, Modem Jack, Firewire / IEEE / i.Link connector (4 pin), Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack, Slot: ExpressCard/34

Sound: Audio Intel High Definition

Weight: 3.3 pounds

Dimensions 8.3 x 12.4 x 1.3 "(length x width x height – inches)

Warranty: 1 Year – Sony Warranty

Author: Built in biometric sensor fingerprint. Windows XP downgrade offered.

Packaging:

The packaging of the product is within the same pattern as the previous model. Depending on where you get it, it can be involved in a cardboard box containing another cardboard box, and so on. Like the previous model, there is really nothing interesting here … The laptop is wrapped, there is no guarantee / operational information, the lithium ion rechargeable battery and AC adapter.

Connections:

Here I go again reiterate that the connections are. Because so small, the VGN-Z890 certainly has a lot of useful links.

"2-USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI (audio / video), SD / Memory Stick Duo, Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000, modem, Firewire / IEEE / i.Link connector (4 pin), Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack, Card/34 Express slot .

Front:

SD Memory Card Slot

Memory Stick Duo media (MagicGate functionality)

Left Side:

Hard

HDMI Connection Output (transmits audio / video)

USB 2.0

VGA

Right Side:

DC-In

Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000

Card/34 Express Slot

Modem

USB 2.0 Port

Firewire / IEEE / i.Link connector (4 pins)

Headphone Jack

Microphone Jack

Note: The cable to recharge the battery is located on the hinge of the laptop. We found this to be a bit of pain, as you waste a lot of cable, if your nearest outlet is located in the opposite direction of your port.

Display:

Given their small size of the screen, this notebook is easy to open anywhere, including on airplanes (see how it meets the executives?) The VGN-Z890 has a 13.1 "widescreen LED display with a resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels. This screen is run on a 16:9 widescreen format, which is perfect for watching movies. The LED backlight keeps consumption power and weight of an all-time low, and the screen with XBRITE technology-DuraView. This technology offers additional scratch protection to your LCD screen – something very necessary for such a small laptop and thin.

Processor

Intel P9700 is one of the best processors, energy efficiency for a notebook of this size, with an additional cost of $ 150 to upgrade from the P8800. TheP9700 features 6MB of L2 cache, and operates in 2.8GHz. It uses the 45nm architecture is run at 28W, with 1066 MHz FSB.

Video Card:

Once again, Sony chooses to use the same system of hybrid card video as before. The VGN-Z890 uses 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS and Intel GMA 4500MHD with Intel Clear Video Technology. The patented hybrid that Sony uses to switch between the two graphics cards without restarting the computer. The 9300M is able to run more demanding games and applications, and can run the 4500M HD / Blu-Ray, giving more battery life. Both cards are compatible with DirectX 10 as well.

Benchmarks (GeForce 9300M GS Only)

3DMark 06 (1024×768): Min: 1615, Average: 1989, Capacity: 2357 points

Cinebench R10 (Shading): min: 2270, Average: 2555, Capacity: 2870 points

FEAR Benchmark: Lower settings (640×480) in AA, graphics low: 308 FPS

FPS Crysis Benchmark: Lower settings (800×600) in AA, graphics low: 27

FPS Crysis Warhead Benchmark: Settings Low (800×600) in AA, graphics low: 35

World in Conflict Benchmark: Low settings (800×600) in AA, graphics Low: 70

Speakers and sound card:

The VGN-Z890 is supplied with a standard Intel High Definition Audio card and speakers standard. Actually Not much to say here …

Wireless and Networking:

Sony offers many features and wireless network. The VGN-Z890 comes equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet connection – offering amazing speed Ethernet. The laptop has wireless N connectivity, and is able to connect to 802.11 a / b / g / n 2.4 GHz using the Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN card. This notebook also supports Verizon Mobile Broadband as an option and supports Bluetooth wireless technology with stunning reception and transmission speed. The Bluetooth was normal, and so was the A2DP.

Keyboard & Mouse:

The keyboard VGN-Z890 is unique to most laptop keyboards. The keys are not released together, and are spaced. There are 82 keys, which are coated. The keyboard uses aluminum support, which keeps light portable and durable. Although not shown, the touchpad allows you to scroll side too.

Battery:

When running Mobile Mark 2007 Battery Test the standard battery received scores very acceptable. We were able to achieve an autonomy of 4 hours and 2 minutes with the GeForce enabled. With the integrated Intel graphics, we obtained an autonomy of 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Conclusion:

Everywhere We were very pleased that the Sony Vaio VGN-Z890. It is one of the fastest laptops for the mobile class of weight and size. We were extremely pleased with the keyboard and design. This laptop was very similar to its predecessor, and had to dock points for that. Due to the fact that this laptop is still an excellent choice for executives and travelers, is a rate of 4.25 / 5.

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