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Batteries Included: 1Binding: Personal Computers Brand: Sony Color: Black CPU Manufacturer: Intel CPU Speed: 2.1 GHz CPU Type: Intel Core Duo EAN: 0027242737754 Hard Disk Size: 500 GB Item Dimensions: Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony Model: VGX-TP20E/B MPN: VGX-TP20E/B Processor Count: 2 Publisher: Sony Release Date: March 25, 2008 Studio: Sony System Memory Size: 2000 MB System Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM Variation Description: Black Features:
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Editorial Review: Product Description: The well-rounded VAIO(R) TP20 Home Theater PC with Blu-ray Disc technology is a super-powerful entertainment PC for your TV. Featuring analog and digital TV tuners and DVR capabilities, the VAIO(R) TP20 Home Theater PC with a massive 500GB hard drive lets you store up to 50 hours of HD programming for on-demand enjoyment. View pictures, DVDs and stunning Blu-ray Disc HD videos on your TV. Backed by the next-generation Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, the VAIO(R) TP20 Home Theater PC is packed with all the power you need to surf the web, watch viral video and view and record HD programming on your big screen TV. Browse the web and e-mail from your sofa using the built-in 802.11b/g WiFi, Wireless Keyboard and Remote Control. Pre-installed with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium with a spectacular new look, instant Search, built-in Windows Media Center, and automated PC security features. NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT with 256MB dedicated Video Memory with up to 1023MB shared TV Tuner with NTSC and ATSC support Blu-Ray Disc Read BD-R/-RE/-ROM/DVD+-R/RW Drive with Double Layer Intel High Definition Audio 802.11b/g Wireless 10/100Base-TX Ethernet Built-in Memory Stick(R) Pro and Memory Stick(R) Duo with MagicGate(TM) Card Reader Built-in Secure Digital (SD) media slot Back ports - 4 x USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, Headphone, Microphone, S/PDIF Output, IR Outputs, VGA, HDMI, RJ-45 Expansion slots - 2 x PCI (one available), PCI Express x16 (occupied) Approximate Unit Dimensions - 10.63? Diameter x 3.58? Height Approximate Unit Weight - 8.16 Pounds Monitor is not included 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-TP20E/B brings PC power to your TV while invigorating your interior design. Designed to blend with your modern home decor, the round, black VGX-TP20E/B Living Room PC comes equipped with a matching wireless keyboard and remote control, freeing you from the restraint of cables and tangled cords. But the VGX-TP20E/B 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--Sony's 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 included 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-TP20E/B's 500 GB hard drive. Video is powered by the Nvidia GeForce 8400M graphics card, with 256 MB of dedicated video memory, which will help you enjoy high-definition Blu-ray Disc playback capability, with support for 1080p HD video as well as up to 5.1 discrete channels of uncompressed digital audio. The Blu-ray system is backwards-compatible with standard DVDs and CDs, enabling you to enjoy your digital library for years to come. The optical drive can also write a full range of disc formats, including dual-layer DVD discs. 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. Optimal cooling design and insulated hard drive keeps the unit whisper-quiet and cool, making it ideal for the living room. Under the hood, VGX-TP20E/B is powered by the 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, which offers a super-fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed and extra-large 3 MB L2 cache. Part of Intel's 45-nanometer (nm) Penryn series, this processor boosts speed and reduces power requirements. It also features 2 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), 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 Nvidia GeForce 8400M GT graphics card, which provides up to 1023 MB of total RAM/video memory (256 MB dedicated video RAM) for unmatched HD video performance on a notebook PC. With support for Microsoft DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0 and High Dynamic-Range Lighting (HDR), the 8400M lets you rip through all of today's most advanced and cutting-edge games and applications. It also includes a high-definition digital cable tuner with NTSC (standard) and ATSC (HD) support. The integrated audio card is compatible with Intel High Definition Audio, and an S/PDIF digital audio output is included. And the BraviaSync function integrates your Sony Bravia HDTV with this Living Room PC for one-touch control of both components. 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). For upgrading, this Living Room PC offers two PCI slots (1 available) and one x16 PCI Express slot (occupied by the graphics card). 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) Dimensions & Weight This PC measures 10.63 inches in diameter and 3.58 inches high, and it weighs 8.16 pounds. What's in the Box This package contains the VGX-TP20E/B Living Room PC, remote control (with batteries), wireless keyboard, HDMI cable, HDMI-DVI adapter, wireless antenna, AV cable adapter, RF cable, AC adapter, USB external ATSC TV tuner, 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:  - really a 3.5 ratingI'm still in the process of trying to hook it up to my InFocus projector and Sony surround sound system ... but I'm an amature so hooking it up should be possible, but so far I've not be able to get sound through it yet ... but I'm persistent, so will keep trying different combinations till it works. There are no instructions on how to hook it up to a projector (but I guess that is normal). What isn't normal though is it not coming with ANY instruction manuel or operating system back ... Read More Rating:  - Info comment about previous reviewI just checked the specs at the Sony website. The TP25 is described: TV Tuner : High Definition digital cable tuner with CableCARD(tm)8, ATSC and NTSC support And the price is $3000 Rating:  - Very Cool Device -- But No Digital Cable SupportI really like this product in every way but one. I bought it to aggregate all of my digital music, pictures, and video with my television in my living room. It does all that and more (e.g. supports internet radio, internet TV, gives up to date sports scores, etc) with one important exception -- it is not "digital cable ready". What that means is that you will not be able to get this thing to work with a digital cable tuner with a cableCARD. In otherwords, if you are getting ... Read More |
