Sep 28, 2007
We like to pitch the Sony Vaio PC/TV combo with the Apple Imac, noting that the Sony is in a different level because is more than a computer it is a Full LCD TV with computing features, but far short in some other areas where the imac shines.
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Apple Imac 20"
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| Picture |
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| Processor |
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2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
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| Memory |
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1GB (one SO-DIMM) of PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 memory
Two SO-DIMM slots support up to 4GB
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| Cache and Front Bus |
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4MB shared L2 cache at full processor speed
800MHz system bus
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| Hard Drive |
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250GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
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| Optical drive |
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Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 4x speed
Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed
Writes DVD-RW at up to 6x speed and DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speed
Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed
Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed
Reads CDs at up to 24x speed
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| Display |
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Built-in 20-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display Resolution
Millions of colors at all resolutions
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| Resolution |
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1680 by 1050 pixels
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| Typical viewing angle |
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160° horizontal - 160° vertical
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| Graphics and video |
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ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT graphics processor
128MB of GDDR3 memory
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| Display Extras |
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Mini-DVI output port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video connections via adapter
Support for external display in extended desktop mode
Digital resolutions up to 1920 by 1200
Analog resolutions up to 2048 by 1536
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| Size and weight |
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Height: 18.5 inches (46.9 cm)
Width: 19.1 inches (48.5 cm)
Depth: 7.4 inches (18.9 cm)
Weight: 20 pounds (9.1 kg)4
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| Peripheral connections |
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One FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800 port; 7 watts each
Total of five USB 2.0 ports: three ports on computer, two ports on keyboard
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| Audio |
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Built-in stereo speakers
Internal 24-watt digital amplifier
Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
Audio line in/optical digital audio input (minijack)
Built-in microphone
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| Bundled Applications |
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Mac OS X v10.4.10 Tiger (includes Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, DVD Player, Xcode Developer Tools)
iLife ’08 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)
iWork ’08 (30-day trial)
Front Row
Photo Booth
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| Video Camera |
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Built-in iSight
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| Communications |
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Built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking (802.11n)2
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Works with 56K V.92 Apple USB Modem (sold separately)
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| Electrical and environmental requirements |
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Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
Line voltage: 100-240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
Maximum continuous power: 200W (20-inch models); 280W (24-inch model)
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: -40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet
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| In the box |
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iMac
Apple Keyboard
Mighty Mouse
Apple Remote
Cleaning cloth
Power cord
Install/restore DVDs
Printed and electronic documentatio
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| Price |
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$1,199.00
(www.apple.com)
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| Shipping |
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Now, 2-4 business days
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| Feature |
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VGC-LS30E VAIO® All-in-One Desktop PC 19"
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| Picture |
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| Processor |
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1.83GHz Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor
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| Memory |
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2GB (1GBx2) PC2-4200
Support up to 2GB
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| Cache and Front Bus |
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533MHz L2 Cache: 1MB
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| Hard Drive |
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250GB Serial ATA 7200-rpm hard drive
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| Optical drive |
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DVD+R DL Write: 4x max.
DVD+R Write: 8x max.
DVD+RW Write: 6x max.
DVD-R Write: 8x max.
DVD-RW Write: 4x max.
CD-R Write: 24x max.
CD-RW Write: 16x max.
DVD±RW: Yes (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM)
CD Read: 24x max.
DVD Read: 8x max.
DVD-RAM Write: 5x max.
DVD-R DL Write: 4x max.
DVD-RAM Read: 5x max.
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| Display |
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19" WSXGA+
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| Resolution |
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1680x1050
XBRITE HiColorTM Technology
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| Typical viewing angle |
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Info N/A
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| Graphics and video |
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Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Video RAM
128MB (dynamically allocated shared RAM/video memory)
Chipset
Intel® 945GM
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| TV Tuner |
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ATSC and NTSC Support
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| Display Extras |
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MComposite Audio/Video Input
S-Video Input
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| Size and weight |
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Measurements: 20.94"(W) x 14.05"(H) x 7.44"(D)
(CPU and Display only)
Weight: 15.0 lbs
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| Peripheral connections |
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Audio In: 1 (Line In)
Ethernet Port: 1
Headphone Jack: 1
i.LINK® Interface: 1 4-pin interface
Memory Stick® Media Slot: 1 (Supports
optional Memory Stick® and Memory Stick
DUOTM media with MagicGate® functionality)
Modem Jack: 1
Secure Digital Slot: 1
Microphone Input: 1
RF Connection Input(s): 1
USB Port(s): 4 (2.0 compliant)
DC-In: 1
Multimedia Card Reader: One PCMCIA - Type
II/Type I card slot with CardBus support
One ExpressCardTM /54 Slot
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| Audio |
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Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer
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| Bundled Applications |
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Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 with Update Rollup 2
Internet Services
America Online® 180-Day Trial - For new users only
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software
Norton® Internet Security™ 60-Day Trial TrendMicro™ Anti-Spyware 30-Day Trial Iolo® System Mechanic 30-Day Trial VAIO® Recovery Wizard VAIO® Support Central VAIO® Security Center VAIO® Update
Supplied Software
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements Adobe® Premiere® Elements Microsoft® Digital Imaging Starter Edition 60-Day Trial10 Microsoft® Works 8.5 with 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2003 (Student/Teacher Edition)9 Intuit Quicken® 2005 New User Edition (Previous Quicken Users may require additional upgrade) InterVideo® WinDVD® Roxio® DigitalMedia SE DISCover My Games
Sony® Original Software
Click to DVD® - DVD Creation Sonic Stage Mastering Studio™ - Audio Mastering & Remastering SonicStage® - Digital Music DVgate Plus™ - Digital Video VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing Image Converter - PSP™ Transfer 60-minute Trial Version of Wheel of Fortune® 60-minute Trial Version of Jeopardy!® 60-minute Trial Version of DaVinci and Bewitched Games
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| Video Camera |
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Built-in camera and microphone
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| Communications |
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Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base-TX
Modem Type: V.92/V.90 compatible data/fax
modem (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11b/g
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| Electrical and environmental requirements |
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Power Requirements: 100-240V
Power Consumption: 150W+10%
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| In the box |
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All-In-one PC/TV combo
The VAIO® LS1 PC/TV is designed to complement your living space. Sleek and modern, yet highly-functional, the VAIO LS1 PC/TV blends with any room in your home or office. The essentials for powerful computing performance, typically found in a desktop tower, are built into the back of the flat panel LCD TV display. Cables are discretely routed, ports are conveniently located on the sides, and wired connections are minimized with the included wireless keyboard and mouse.
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
Remote Control and Receiver / IR Blaster
Wireless Keyboard (4 batteries)
Wireless Mouse (2 batteries)
RF Cable
8cm Disc Adapter
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| Price |
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$$2,099.99
(www.sonystyle.com)
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| Shipping |
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Temporarily out of stock. We will notify you by email. Your account will be billed when product ships.
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