Sony VAIO VGC-RA834G Desktop PC (Intel Pentium 4 Processor 560J, 1 GB RAM, 2x200 GB Hard Drives, Dual Layer DVD+/-RW, DVD-ROM Drives)

an immersive cinematic experience when playing back DVDs as well as smooth gameplay. It features 128 MB of dedicated DDR video RAM. The flat-panel 20-inch screen has a resolution of 1,280 x 1024 pixels. The integrated audio card offers 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible audio through the internal speakers.

The V520G provides a number of ports for all your expansion and interface needs. 
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Connectivity and Expansion Slots
For expansion, the VGC-V520G has a good variety of external and video connections, including: <ul>

4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players

2 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) ports for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals (both 4-pin)

1 S/PDIF out

2 PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice

1 VGA/DVI monitor port

Composite and S-Video video/audio inputs (front and rear)

Coaxial video input (VHF/UHF)

1 microphone, 1 headphone, 1 line-in

1 infrared port for remote control

1 RF in

Memory Stick reader, compatible with Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, and Memory Stick DUO </ul> It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Fast Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems). </td> </tr> </table>

Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 operating system with Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. It also comes loaded with a bevy of Sony multimedia software: Vaio Zone with WinDVD (for watching DVD movies), Click to DVD (DVD creation) PictureGear Studio (digital photo), SonicStage (digital music), Vaio Media (network file sharing), and DVgate Plus (digital video). Other preloaded software includes Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Microsoft Works 8.0 (with word processing, spreadsheet, and calendar), Norton Internet Security (with 90-day subscription), and SpySubtract.

Dimensions and Weight
The VGC-V520G measures 19.1 inches wide by 15.7 inches high by 11.3 inches deep and weighs approximately 29 pounds.

What's in the Box
This package contains the Sony Vaio VGC-V520G TV-PC, IR remote control and receiver, wireless keyboard, and wireless optical mouse. It is backed by a 1-year limited hardware warranty.

Product Description

It's your flat-panel LCD TV. It's your high-performance PC. It's all in one. The VAIO V TV-PC brings high-quality television to your desktop computer. Designed to be sleek and modern, yet highly functional, it compliments any room. With the added benefit of Sony creative software, you can create, manage and share digital photos, videos and music.

Customer Reviews:

Gorgeous; must see in person to appreciate........2005-02-08

Is beautiful machine. Fits sleekly into library office or den, and gets comments from everyone. The screen is so bright and rich in colors that people cannot believe it is a computer. Is at same display level to eyes as hdtv lcd quality. Oh yeah, the computer part works great, too. Loaded with real software, and everything runs smoothly the first time. Is real fast. Instantaneous speed. Unreal. Only negative is the high price. Because of the screen aspect ratio, though, get the 20 inch model, not the 17 inch model. The 20 looks like a 17 in person.

Electronics:

Electronics

Electronics > Tracks:

Morning Poem
Stella
Elle Chelle
Vals Del Sur
Hush, My Heart, Be Still...
Petit Smile
Under One Moon
Ancient Pulse
Peachtree Valley
Bright Moon, Still Shining...
At The Forest Fountain
Your Silver Key
Long Road To You
Capriccio
Will-O'-The-Wisp (Ignus Fatuus)
Cor Do Amor
The Fishbirdtree -- Little Snap

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Product Description

The VAIO RA834G Digital Studio Desktop Computer was developed with your lifestyle in mind. Providing the multimedia muscle for your next-generation A/V demands, the RA834G gives you more power to edit high-definition camcorder video, master your own music recordings, and turn your home movies into high-quality DVDs24. The unique liquid-cooling system and advanced noise-reduction technology deliver powerful, reliable performance from an incredibly cool, quiet system. The wireless keyboard, mouse and remote control eliminate cable clutter, and allow you to work from your easy chair.

Amazon.com Product Description

Flex your multimedia muscles with the sleek, black Sony Vaio VGC-RA830G Digital Studio PC. Edit high-definition camcorder video, master your own music recordings, and turn your home movies into high-quality DVDs for the whole family. With Windows XP Media Center, you'll be able to watch and record your favorite TV programs. It boasts cutting-edge technology that will last for years, including an outrageous 400 GB Serial ATA hard drive, which offers faster data transfer, and a dual-layer, multiformat DVD/CD burner. Plus, there's room to expand with capacity for multiple drives. Other features include Sony's innovative liquid-cooling system and advanced noise-reduction technology, a hyper -threaded 3.6 GHz Pentium 4 processor, 1 GB of installed RAM, multiple video format inputs and outputs, 5.1-channel audio capability and supplied surround sound speakers.

The Basics
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Hard Drive: This entertainment-centric desktop is loaded with a 400 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive, which offers higher speed transfer of data--akin to Firewire and USB 2.0--than typical ATA hard drives. You'll be able to store hundreds of hours of recorded TV programming as well as a library of your digital video projects.

Processor: The hyper-threaded 3.6 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor--one of the fastest available as of January, 2004--allows a single CPU system to behave in some aspects like a dual-CPU system, helping to deliver faster transistors and increased performance. It also features a 1 MB L2 cache and a blazingly fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed, which measures how fast a processor and the main memory communicate, and a 1 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.)

A Hyper-Threading processor helps a PC to run multiple demanding applications at the same time. This technology enables the processor to execute two threads (a part of a program) in parallel, boosting performance during key high-drain procedures. This results in more efficient software performance (such as faster reaction times in gaming applications) and enhanced multitasking.

Memory: The VGC-RA834G comes with 1 GB of installed PC-3200 DDR RAM (400 MHz). This is a good start, but you'll want to max out the 2 GB capacity (which is a bit small for such a multimedia powerhouse) for your 3D gaming and video-editing needs.

CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, the multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer DVD+R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. For DVD-RW discs, it has a 8x write/4x rewrite speed, while for DVD+RW discs it has a 16x write/4x rewrite speed (DVDs are read at 8x). For double-layer DVD+R, it has a 2.4x write speed. For CDs, it has a 32x write/24x rewrite speed. It also has a separate DVD-ROM drive with 16x DVD read speed and 40x CD read speed.

Keyboard & Mouse: This desktop comes with a wireless keyboard and optical mouse, as well as an IR remote control. </ul> Graphics and Sound
The multimedia engine is powered by the supercharged, top-of-the-line Nvidia GeForce 6600 graphics/video card. It features support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0, a high-definition video processor, and ultra-realistic effects for today's most demanding immersive 3D games. It has a 256 MB dedicated video memory, and output to S-Video, VGA, and DVI (for a 1280 x 1024 pixel output at 60 MHz). It also features the integrated Intel High Definition audio chip (Azalia), featuring THX certification and 8 channels for full Dolby 5.1/6.1/7.2 surround sound with Dolby Pro Logic IIx.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
For expansion, the VGC-RA834G has two 5.25-inch half-height external bays (one available), one external 3.5-inch bay (occupied) and three internal 3.5-inch bay (two occupied), two PCI slots (one available), and one PCI Express (occupied). It comes with a built-in floppy drive and the following external connectors: <ul>

7 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players

2 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals (1 6-pin in front, 1 4-pin in rear)

1 parallel port for connecting older printers and scanners

1 S/PDIF out

2 PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice

1 VGA/DVI monitor port

2 S-Video inputs (front and rear)

Composite video/audio inputs (front and rear)

Coaxial video input (VHF/UHF)

1 microphone, 1 headphone, 1 line-in

Multiformat memory card reader on the front, compatible with CompactFlash (Type I and II), MicroDrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital, and XD Picture Card </ul> It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
The pre-installed Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is essentially Windows XP Professional Edition with a variety of tools to help you to create, organize, and enjoy digital media ranging from music to home movies to photo slide shows. Record and watch your TV programs with the Personal Video Recorder (PVR) powered by Giga Pocket Engine. It also comes loaded with a bevy of Sony multimedia software: Click to DVD (DVD creation) PictureGear Studio (digital photo), SonicStage (digital music), SonicStage Mastering Studio (audio mastering/remastering), Vaio Media (network file sharing), and DVgate Plus (digital video). Other preloaded software includes Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop Album, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Microsoft Works 8.0, Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Intervideo WinDVD, Sonic RecordNow, Norton Internet Security (with 90-day subscription) and SpySubtract.

Dimensions and Weight
It measures 7.4 x 15.6 x 15.3 inches (WxHxD) and weighs approximately 34 pounds.

What's in the Box
This package includes the VGS-RA834G Digital Studio desktop PC, surround sound speakers, IR remote control, IR blaster, wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, and power cord. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.

Customer Reviews:

It's a lot of money...but you get a lot of machine.......2005-07-14

This Sony computer is simply the best piece of equipment I have ever owned. I did my homework-- I read dozens of reviews, visited websites, and talked to a wide range of people before I decided on this one. Don't listen to anyone else, Sony makes the best computers. I used to sell computers for a living and Sony machines were never returned. This machine can do everything from burning DVDs to editing video to playing ANY PC game with ease. It comes with six speakers which sound great. I paired the PC with a 19" Sony LCD top of the line monitor and now I almost hate leaving it for even a moment. The 7 USB ports come in handy. The hard drives are huge and come setup as one giant drive. I have had it a few months and it has never even frozen up one time. Look around at everything else if you will, but if you have the means, I recommend this machine.

Electronics:

Electronics

Electronics COLOR="orange">Album Description

Fully remixed and remastered in 24BIT Hi-Definition Audio, with bonus audio and video content. Edel.

Average customer rating:

Cosmopoly [Japan Import]
Andreas Vollenweider
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000NYQHLE

Product Description

1999, Sony records Japan. Out of print since August of 2000. 17 tracks in total.

Pop Music:

Crystal Mass

Crystals (Mind, Bo Sony VAIO VGC-RA830G Desktop PC (Intel Pentium 4 Processor 550 (H-T), 1 GB RAM, 2x160 GB Hard Drives, Dual Layer DVD+/-RW, DVD-ROM Drives)

Average customer rating: 2.0

worst comuter i have ever seen

Nice package

buyer beware!!

Sony VAIO VGC-RA830G Desktop PC (Intel Pentium 4 Processor 550 (H-T), 1 GB RAM, 2x160 GB Hard Drives, Dual Layer DVD+/-RW, DVD-ROM Drives)

Manufacturer: Sony IT
Product Group: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers
ASIN: B00079F7P2

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