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Brand: Sony CPU Manufacturer: Intel CPU Speed: 1.83 GHz CPU Type: Intel Core Duo EAN: 0027242712201 Hard Disk Size: 300 GB Item Dimensions: Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony Model: VGX-TP1 MPN: VGX-TP1 Processor Count: 1 Publisher: Sony Studio: Sony System Memory Size: 2000 MB System Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM Features:
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Editorial Review: Product Description: With the presence of high-def TV screens capable of displaying 1080p HDTV resolutions (1920x1080, typically), the home desktop PC is no longer restricted to, well, the desk. It can be connected to a your living room widescreen TV if it has an HDMI port. Imagine browsing the web on a 40 to 60 inch TV screen, and also streaming (and downloading) audio and video files straight from the web. That's the concept of the Sony VGX-TP1 VAIO(R) Living Room PC, Windows Vista Home Premium. Easy to use and setup, the TP1 PC is packed with the latest hardware technology including an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Windows Vista Home Premium operating system and a massive 300GB hard drive. Enjoy your favorite live and recorded TV and movies or surf the web from your couch with the immersive Windows Media Center experience that lets you navigate your content on screen, all controlled by a matching keyboard and remote control. The (approximate) 10.6" diameter chassis is designed to fit most home-theater component cabinets so it's a sure fit for your lifestyle. It even has a built-in High Definition digital cable tuner with ATSC and NTSC support. It's the future of PC ready for today. HDMI out (High Definition Multimedia Interface), DVI-D (through HDMI to DVI-D adapter), VGA out 802.11b/g wifi compatible RJ45 Ethernet port / Modem with RJ11 port 4 USB and 1 iLink port Memory Stick Media Slot (Supports Memory Stick(R) PRO and Memory Stick(R) Duo ); Secure Digital Slot Software included - Operating System - Windows Vista Home Premium; Internet Services - AOL 90-Day Risk Free Trial - For new users only; Microsoft Works 8.5; Microsoft Office 2007 60-Day Trial; Sony Original Software - Click to DVD - DVD Creation; Norton Internet Security 2007 60-Day Trial with spyware protection Unit Dimensions - 10.63 Diameter x 3.58 Height; Weighs about 8 pounds Supplied Accessories - Remote Control; Wireless Keyboard; HDMI Cable; HDMI-D Amazon.com Product Description: Minimalist in design though loaded with all the multimedia and connectivity features a modern living room requires, the Sony VIAO VGX-TP1 brings PC power to your TV while invigorating your interior design. Designed to blend with your modern home decor, the round, white VGX-TP1 comes equipped with a matching wireless keyboard and remote control, freeing you from the restraint of cables and tangled cords. But the VGX-TP1 is not just about form factor. With more and more television programs and movies becoming available for download--as well as videos from friends and family uploaded to sharing sites--the TP1 Living Room PC is a great way to enjoy an evening of video entertainment without having to huddle around a PC monitor. You can also use the integrated NTSC (standard) and ATSC (digital) TV tuners in conjunction with Windows Vista Home Premium's Media Center capabilities to record programming (even in HDTV) directly to the VGX-TP1's hard drive. Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures. Frequently accessed features such as the optical drive, USB ports and multi-card reader are located on the front of the unit, hidden behind a curved slide-away panel, while constantly-connected terminals are hidden from sight on the back of the unit. For optimized video output to your LCD or plasma HDTV, it provides an HDMI connection that can transmit uncompressed 1080p video and 5.1-channel surround sound via a single cable. Under the hood, VGX-TP1 s powered by the 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 processor, which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance. It also features an extra-large 300 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (maximizing capacity), Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with up to 224 MB of shared video memory, 8x multi-format/dual-layer DVD±R/RW drive, 54g wireless networking (802.11b/g), multi-format Memory Stick reader, and a Secure Digital memory card slot. The Basics
Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 224 MB of shared video memory. The integrated audio card is compatible with Intel High Definition Audio, and an S/PDIF digital audio output is included. It also includes a high-definition digital cable tuner with NTSC (standard) and ATSC (HD) support. Networking, Connectivity & Expansion This desktop has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks, enabling you to access the Internet and other computers on your home LAN without having to connect via Ethernet (though a 10/100 Ethernet port is also provided). It offers the following multimedia and I/O ports:
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via Wi-Fi. Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities. Preloaded Software Includes Sony Click to DVD (for easy DVD creation), Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial), Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (with 60 days of Live Update). Dimensions & Weight This PC measures 10.63 inches in diameter and 3.58 inches high, and it weighs 8.16 pounds. Power The VGX-TP1 has a power consumption rating of 130 watts (maximum). What's in the Box This package contains the VGX-TP1 Living Room PC, remote control (with batteries), wireless keyboard, HDMI cable, HDMI-DVI adapter, wireless antenna, AV cable adapter, RF cable, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty, and Sony offers 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Sleek and contemporaryThis is a very awesome computer, and cool looking. We are using our LCD as a monitor and it looks great. The only problem that you might encounter when using a TV for the monitor is that the print on some of the websites might be too small to see and you will have to sit a little closer to the TV set. Other than that, it's a great product, and most people don't even know what it is! Rating:  - Problems from the BeginningI can't give you an accurate review of this product as far as the features go if you can get it working, but I can give you an insight into how I feel their production units are not ready for prime time. After receiving this item, I was quite excited to get it hooked up. Was surprised at how small the unit actually was - - the online pictures make you think it will be a bit larger but it's quite compact. The setup directions were OK, but it's more of the pict-o-graph format. There ... Read More Rating:  - Good idea, not well executedFirst, to be fair, I had to return this largely because I discovered my 5 year old plasma screen just doesn't support computer video well. That said, there were other problems directly related to the product itself. For one thing, it is NOT as small and light as the pictures would have you believe. I took for granted the idea it would be something similar to Mac Mini. Boy was I wrong when I pulled it out of the box. I even compared it to my Mini and the Sony overwhelms it. The Mini is ... Read More Rating: - Exclent ChoiceI bought this PC the day it came in and I really dont understand how can someone review any item without owning or using it just because its running with a new OS system and give it 2 out of 5 just becaus it has vista on it??? So here is reviwe from someone who has this item for more than 2 monts. First, it looks amazing, solid built and the Circular white shape gives it an edge above all other Multi Media PCs. Second, performance is solid and running window vista smoothly without any problems, third, ... Read More Rating: - My original review was lost/removed. This PC would be nice to have only if SONY tested it more than just for basic functionality, a lot of problems out of a box. I'm still running it since July 2007 (for 5 months) and yes it would fo it job of being media PC and recording basic TV. Vista is the worst part of this PC. No wounder Dell allowed it customers to return to Win XP pro - make me think even MSoft and Dell agreed on Vista - not ready for general public even as of now December 2007. May be after Vista SP1( Feb-March 2008) this Sony PC ... Read More |
