The RS Series Desktop opens up a world of possibilities in your home. You can edit a home video and export it to DVD. You can use pre-loaded software to retouch personal images,... more
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(+) Space-conscious design, easy plug-and-play setup, inbuilt webcam and microphone (-) Tends to consume a lot of batteries with the keyboard and mouse.
Hard Drive: 1 x 120 GB - standard - IDE - 7200 rpm
Optical storage
Type: DVD±RW - IDE
Read Speed: 40x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed: 16x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed: 10x (CD) / 2x (DVD-RW) / 2.4x (DVD+RW)
Optical storage (2nd)
Type: DVD-ROM
Read Speed: 16x
Monitor
Monitor Type: None
Graphics controller
Type: AGP - plug-in card
Graphics Processor / Vendor: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
Installed Size: 128 MB
Digital Video Standard: Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Audio output
Type: Sound card
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Compliant Standards: AC '97
Speaker(s): 2 x right / left channel
Manufacturer's product description
The RS Series Desktop opens up a world of possibilities in your home. You can edit a home video and export it to DVD. You can use pre-loaded software to retouch personal images, create digital photo albums and compile music programs. Plus there's a world of connectivity with USB 2.0 ports, i.LINK and Ethernet. The VAIO RS Series - making home computing affordable and fun.
Input device
Type: Mouse, keyboard
Telecom
Modem: Fax / Modem
Protocols & Specifications: ITU V.90
Networking
Networking: Network adapter - integrated
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Expansion / connectivity
Expansion Bays Total (Free):
2 ( 0 ) x front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
1 ( 0 ) x front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H
Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
Expansion Slots Total (Free):
1 ( 0 ) x AGP
1 ( 0 ) x processor - Socket 478
Memory - DIMM 184-PIN
2 PCI
Interfaces:
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 PIN FireWire
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 PIN FireWire
6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x display / video
Power
Device Type: Power supply
Operating system / software
OS Provided: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Software: Cyberlink PowerDVD , Callserve, Apple QuickTime 5, VERITAS RecordNow DX, Sony PictureGear Studio, Microsoft Works 7.0, RealOne Player, Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0, Norton AntiVirus 2003, Adobe Premiere 6.0 LE, VAIO Media, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.1, Sony SonicStage 1.5, Sony DVgate 2.6, Sony Click to DVD 1.2, Sony Network Smart Capture 1.2, Amitech Recovery CD
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 1 year
Advantages: Takes up very little room Disadvantages: Concern over adding hardware
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The idea of a remote control to open the programs is a great gimmic,but not always needed,and not a must.The remote controls the T.V,your music,and photos.
One of the biggest drawbacks is the graphics card is very limited,and this can cause poor pictures on dvd films or any movies you would watch.The fact there is now T.V out is a big let down.
The price tag on this when new was very high,but has dropped quite a bit over the past 6 months,and on this basis i would highly reccommend this computer.It looks smart,fast,and sony customer service is highly reccommended.So all in all this is an excellent desktop P.C if you can afford it...
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