Sony VAIO VGN-TZ150N/B
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Review Date: 28 Sep' 2007

If you are one of those road warriors who hate to carry the extra baggage, you'll love the beefy features that Sony has packed in this tiny machine that weighs less than 3 pounds.

Coming from Sony's TZ series, VGN-TZ150N/B is a stylish ultra portable notebook that promises to be the best companion for a busy and mobile executive. With a battery lasting more than 7 hours (power saving mode), and a potent Intel Core 2 Duo processor, VGN-TZ150N/B is sure to produce labor speedily throughout a day full of activity.

It's amazing what Sony has managed to pack within this small piece of equipment. Its hardware profile that consists of a 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Bluetooth technology, wireless LAN going all the way up to 'N' connectivity speeds while staying compatible with a/b/g wireless technology, a DVD burner with a truly vibrating 11.1" screen displaying true to life colors is nicely packed in a sturdy carbon fiber shell.

While many of the extremely light ultra portables escape the inclusion of a DVD drive, leaving the user with no option but to carry the external one during longer travels, this one integrates a dual layer dvd drive in its primary design. 100gb of hard disk space also gives plenty of storage space.

The LCD screen used in VAIO VGN-TZ150N/B has LED backlight that results in exceptionally bright colors. Furthermore the 11.1" display is widescreen with Sony's exclusive XBrite-HiColor LCD technology. What it means is that you get deeper blacks, brighter whites depicting real-life scenery. Needless to say that watching movies on this screen becomes a pleasure irrespective of the small screen size. By making use of the backlight feature, Sony intelligently conserves the utilization of power required for brighter display.

Another area where this notebook really excels is the wide range of connectivity features. It supports all versions of 802.11 standards including the latest draft-N, far above the ground, wireless standard. The ultra portable is also equipped with a cellular WAN modem for those rare occasions you do not have access to a wireless hotspot.

As for ergonomics and user friendliness, Sony has redesigned the keyboard for an enhanced and quieter typing experience. A MotionEye camera and a microphone have also been integrated to notebook's design to make video conferencing as effortless as possible.

The possibility for entertainment has not been ruled out. Not only is VGN-TZ150N/B equipped with dedicated media buttons but also has an Instant Mode where you can play videos or music without wasting time booting up the system first.

Overall VAIO VGN-TZ150N/B offers extreme mobility, superior performance, advance security options and admirable entertainment features, all packed in a lightweight and compact design.