Sony VAIO Signature Collection Z Series VPCZ12BGX

The VPCZ12BGX is an ultraportable notebook from Sony, part of the manufacturer's upscale "Signature Collection Z Series". While not to the extent of the near-$5000 VPCZ12AHX, the VPCX12BGX rises above standard ultraportables by combining mobility with high-end performance.

Featuring a 1600x900 13.1" screen, it utilizes a 2.40GHz Intel Core i5 processor, which can be overclocked to 2.93GHz, and 4GB of memory.  The laptop also features mid-range discrete graphics with 1 GB of dedicated memory via Nvidia's GeForce GT 330M, appealing directly to mainstream gamers. Storage space is entirely solid-state, totaling 256 GB. Weighing just over 3 lbs and offering a battery life of 7 hours, the VPCZ12BGX sacrifices no portability for its advanced hardware. Verizon mobile broadband support is built in, as is support for GPS navigation. Sony adds a fingerprint scanner for enhanced security.

Features

• 13.1" LED-backlit LCD
• 1600x900 resolution
• Intel Core i5-520QM processor (2.40GHz, Turbo Boost to 2.93GHz)
• 4GB DDR3 RAM
• Nvidia GeForce GT 330M graphics (1GB dedicated)
• DVD player/burner
• 256GB SSD
• HDMI output
• 3 USB ports
• Media card reader
• Fingerprint scanner
• MOTION EYE camera
• Bluetooth
• 802.11b/g/n wireless
• Gigabit ethernet
• GPS
• Verizon mobile broadband
• Backlit keyboard
• 7hr battery life
• Energy Star 5.0
• 3.04 lbs
• Windows 7 Ultimate