by Jerry Jackson

Overview of specs and features:
Sure, the Studio 14z might have a new thin design inspired by the Studio 15 and Studio 17 laptops, but despite the thinner profile this notebook still packs a HD (720p/900p resolution) screen, impressive speakers, and up to 500GB worth of hard drive storage. Here's a quick look at the highlights:
* New thin (0.79–1.2-inches) design for students who want a combination of power and mobility (Dimensions: 0.79"-1.2" x 13.2" x 9.0")
* Energy-efficient, mercury-free, 14.0-inch 16:9 WLED display with HD resolution (1366x768 or 1600x900)
* Intel Pentium Dual Core or Intel Core 2 Duo standard voltage processors up to T9550 (2.66GHz, 1066Mhz FSB, 6MB Cache)
* Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics
* Digital Video/Audio via HDMI and DisplayPort
* Standard 1.3MP webcam with dual digital array mics
* Starting weight of 4.3 pounds
* Standard FastAccess Facial Recognition Software to help prevent unauthorized access to your computer
* Optional Phoenix Failsafe Theft Protection to help protect laptop and data in event of theft
* Gesture-based touchpad controls to help improve productivity
* 4W, SRS 2.0 Audio with discrete tweeters and dual headphone jacks
* Up to 500GB HDD capacity
* Optional 8-in-1 Media Card Reader via 34mm Express Card slot
* Six-cell battery standard, optional slim design 8-cell battery for up to 6:46 hours of battery life
* Standard Wi-Fi, optional Bluetooth and mobile broadband to connect anywhere
* eSATA connectivity for high speed data transfer rate (up to 6X USB 2.0)
* PowerShare - Charge your USB-connected cell phone and other mobile devices via the USB 2.0/eSATA combo port even when you’re unplugged from a power outlet
* Optional external optical drive options (DVD+/-RW, Blu-ray Disc read-only and read-write drives)
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