subject: 13-inch Sony Vaio Vgn-sz55 Notebook Review [print this page] Purchase of laptop computers, many people are considering the question: what was set to buy a laptop or single display is good? Or another question: How do buy portable 12-inch or 14 inch?
Sony VGN-SZ series is to address the worries and the introduction of such classic user model, which uses 13-inch fuselage design, the standard set of display / dual graphics cards alone was designed, can be described as the most humane and balanced mix of performance and play.
To test this model is the Sony VGN-SZ55, the machine uses a classic design of the VAIO notebook, with a T7100 processor, 8400M GS alone was + X3100 sets were dual graphics, 13.3-inch screen design, the whole Business steady fashion but very thin atmosphere. It is also by virtue of these features and benefits, Sony SZ55 concern of recent market models alone was one of the thin, it may pay more attention.
First, Sony SZ55 design
SZ55 is the Sony SZ series in the current market alone was selling 13-inch thin models, one of the basic appearance of the SZ series continues the classic design, the whole boxy give fortitude the first direct experience. + Light in black with silver tone sandwich, plus VAIO mirror LOGO, giving prudent business sense of nobility, but also ever-present exudes a stylish, simple, elegant style, but also flaunt tech fashion elements , gives a good visual feel very comfortable.
Sony SZ55 is also very particular about the materials used, such as A-side with multi-layer carbon fiber, D surface of magnesium alloy, aluminum wrist rest, and under the keyboard is used within a magnesium alloy material, the whole high gold content. It is due to the use of these materials in order to make the machine very limited space in the standard graphics card and Core 2 Duo processor, and not worry too much heat, and mobile issues.
After a strong grinding treatment of the roof panel feel very good, but this design in the anti-scratch, anti-fouling, it is also outstanding, people satisfied; dark green color panel inlaid shiny silver mirror VAIO LOGO, very stable and gives a sense of fashion business impact.
Built-in 300,000 pixel camera, supports up to 640 480 effective pixels, the true effect of the general; microphone is set in the upper right corner of the screen
Wrist rest panel aluminum alloy materials, and design with brushed stripes, very beautiful, feel good; Also in the light of both heat and pressure resistance, it is also very good performance; remove the keyboard, the entire wrist rest panel also You can follow removed, then you can upgrade the hard disk replaced.
Second, the interface layout Sony SZ55
Overall, limited by body size, Sony SZ55 interface is not very rich, the layout is also less impressive is reasonable, for example, only two USB ports and are set on the right and the audio input / output interfaces are set in The left side is not easy to operate, while only the configuration Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo card reader, the storage capacity of the cartoon with a slightly weaker expansion.
The left side of the interface: headphone jack, microphone jack, monitor (VGA) port, i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port, PC Card slot, and Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo card reader.
The right interface: DVD burner, ExpressCard/34 slot, 2 USB2.0, RJ11/RJ45. If the suspect in front of only one reader is not enough, users can ExpressCard/34 slot, memory card adapter to achieve Memory Stick, SD Card, MMC cards and xD-Picture Card storage expansion.
In addition to the rear fuselage a power connector and lock a machine, there is a huge thermal holes in the middle of all the other space give the battery.
As the front of the fuselage were inclined cutting edge design, no longer fit on any interface, so it is extremely simple and clean. Instead, multiple cooling holes, it seems Sony SZ55 machine attaches great importance to determine the thermal performance.
Third, the user experience Sony SZ55
Shortcut keys and status indicators
Sony SZ55 all the shortcut keys and indicator are concentrated just above the keyboard settings, light design using circular arc axis, the result, regardless of the screen or close the screen open, you can clearly see the status lights very user-friendly. Light from left to right, respectively, power / adapter, rechargeable / battery-powered, hard run, WLAN and Bluetooth wireless status.
S1/S2 for the function keys, users can customize the built-in software into a common set of functions, such as start VAIO Zone, VAIO Power Management browser or other applications, etc., and the default function were silent, and reduce the fan the noise.
Over the STAMINA / SPEED graphics mode button, which is the Sony SZ series notebook features a unique one, the user can press their own applications through this button, or choose to use the integrated X3100 graphics card 8400M GS graphics card, which was able to use the set for the machine to bring more life, the use of single significant aspect in the game bring more fun and entertainment to enjoy.
Then came the WIRELESS switch and the wireless power button, below is the three indicators: the number of uppercase and lowercase letters, and Scroll Lock.
Keyboard and touchpad
Sony SZ55 and other SZ series models using the same keyboard keys key way deeper, more moderate rebound effort, strong work throughout the keyboard, below is the use of magnesium alloy frame, so the force does not appear under the weak by subsidence, good overall operating comfort; especially Backspace key, Enter key and the spacebar key surface are large, in line with the vast majority of user habits.
Sized touchpad, using the rounded edge package design, visual effect is very coordinated. Operation, high sensitivity, precision positioning move, after installing the relevant driver also supports scroll wheel function, in general, use of good comfort; below the surface of two large secondary bond, press the crisp, moderate rebound, feel equally impressive. However, the gap between the touchpad and buttons is relatively large, easy to fall into the dust and dirt, use and maintenance of attention.
Audio and video
Sony SZ55 with a 13.3-inch TFT color LCD widescreen (Lai your screen), up to 1280 800 resolution. From the practical effects of view, the screen on the weak performance in the gray scale transition, but in brightness, viewing angle and color, etc., or people more satisfied.
Sound, the two stereo speakers above the keyboard to set the left and right, the sound transmitted directly without the interference with the human ear, ensuring a complete distortion sound. Actual results, the volume is very large, clear and pure sound, in addition to the lack of bass is still slightly outside, the whole Sony VAIO VGN-SZ55 battery outstanding performance, I believe it is sufficient to meet most of the business, video and game entertainment applications.
Thermal and noise control
Cooling Sony SZ55 it under control, of course, because of its significant and have the set of significant modes alone, so the application in two different modes under thermal performance gap is not small. Using the X3100 integrated graphics mode, the heat very well controlled, power-on test using thirty-four hours later, keyboard wrist rest at the surface is not particularly feel the heat shed, with excellent comfort; but significant independence in the 8400M GS mode is relatively slightly less than the entire keyboard surface, especially on the left are obviously temperature, heat is also more obvious at the bottom of the machine, it seems really a testament to that statement - gains will lose!
Noise, is a fully shielded leaf fan, the use of two-way vent exhaust air volume increases, which can well control the rotation noise, to achieve a good heat dissipation and low noise.
Fourth, the hardware configuration of the Sony SZ55
Although the use of 13.3 inches body design, but Sony SZ55 still uses Core 2 Duo T7100 +8400 M GS discrete graphics processor and X3100 integrated graphics support and switching applications, which in similar models is very rare.
By dual graphics capabilities, the user needs according to their practical application, at any time to switch to a different mode, very convenient. But need to be reminded that the use of two graphics functions, you need to reboot or power switch to the desired mode before, but we actually use the term, switching still does not seem perfect, there will be occasional need for the second shutdown switch is unsuccessful reboot to complete the case.
Overall, the Sony SZ55 believe in the configuration and performance sufficient to meet most of the portable Sony VAIO VGN-NR360 battery business and recreational users, the real performance of the actual performance depends on the following test.
Another excellent addition to the hard disk configuration, software distribution also a Click to DVD, VAIO Video & Photo Suite, SonicStage Mastering Studio, SonicStage CP, VAIO Media and other utility software Sony originality, but also to some extent to enhance the value of the machine
Fifth, Sony SZ55 performance test
Battery life test:
Sony uses a six-cell 11.1V 4800mAh Li-ion battery, can be achieved according to the official website shows 5.5 hours of battery life, of course, is the ideal limit. MobileMark2007 see from our test results, use X3100 integrated graphics can support more than three hours of general business applications, and nearly 3 hours of DVD playback applications are fairly good. However, using the 8400M GS was alone mode when the situation is not optimistic, are only at 2 hours.
CPU, hard disk performance tests:
T7100's Super 1M test is 29.609s, performed well. HD Tune hard disk test performance is more general.
TAT tests show that when the CPU is running at full capacity for some time the temperature rose to 80 degrees, the processor by Intel SpeedStep technology will automatically reduce the frequency to 1.8GHz, the temperature is no longer soaring, long-term stability to protect the processor can work and lower power consumption for extended life.
Summary
13.3-inch gold body size in both portability and performance to achieve better balance, but results from the use and testing, Sony SZ55 performance in these two areas are very good. On the exterior, black and light silver sandwich design, matte panel, aluminum wrist rest, and cutting edge front-end processing and so let the whole look of both young and stylish, but also have a stable business atmosphere; on performance, T7700 + X3100/8400M GS mix, allowing users to have more choice and free play space.
The mention of X3100 and 8400M GS, can be roughly divided into two applications: one is the common business applications, using the X3100 set was already fully meet, and this can reduce power consumption and heat, longer Sony VGP-BPS9 battery life; and for large 3D gaming and HD playback when there is further demand, you can use 8400M GS, will be even more handy, of course, then the machine will be in the heat has significantly improved endurance also greatly reduced.
Overall, the Sony SZ55 is a very user-friendly design and superior set of classic 13-inch thin display / dual-mode model alone was worthy of attention.
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