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PC Hardware : Sony VAIO VGC-RA826G Digital Studio PC (Intel Pentium 4 Processor 550, 1 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-RW Dbl Layer, DVD-ROM Drive)

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: Sony VAIO VGC-RA826G Digital Studio PC (Intel Pentium 4 Processor 550, 1 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-RW Dbl Layer, DVD-ROM Drive)
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Binding: Personal Computers
Brand: Sony
Computer Hardware Type: Desktop Computer
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 3.4 GHz
CPU Type: Intel Pentium 4
EAN: 0027242657694
Floppy Disk Drive Description: 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch floppy disk drive
Graphics Description: ATI Radeon X600 XT
Graphics Memory Size: 256 MB
Hard Disk Size: 250 GB
Keyboard Description: PS2 Optical Keyboard
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Model: VGC-RA826G
Modem Description: 56 Kbps
Platform: Microsoft XP Media Center Edition
Processor Count: 1
Publisher: Sony
Sales Rank: 3074
Secondary Cache Size: 1 MB
Special Features: Giga Pocket TV Tuner / MPEG Encode
Studio: Sony
System Bus Speed: 800 MHz
System Memory Size: 1 GB
System Memory Type: DDR SDRAM
Warranty: 1 year warranty



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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Ready for entertainment. The Sony VAIO R Series exemplifies cutting edge design and superior performance. A sleek black chassis with a revolutionary liquid heat pipe cooling system handles heat while minimizing noise. The VAIO R Series delivers professional quality video, music, and digital imaging solutions you demand. Loaded with software and hardware to help you create professional quality DVDs and CDs with up to 8.5GB1 recording capacity using advanced DVD+R Double Layer technology and Click to DVD software. Topped off with loads of expansion headroom to take your VAIO PC experience wherever your passion leads you.

Amazon Product Description:
The Basics As one of the most affordable members of Sony's distinctly upscale 'R' series of desktop computers, the VAIO VGC-RA826G Digital Studio PC brandishes many of the same features Sony incorporates into its pricier R models but falls just short of state-of-the-art and does not include a viewing screen. Thusly, the unit is ideal for those who want high-end computing without paying top dollar. Designed to efficiently handle virtually anything you can throw at it, the VAIO VGC-RA826G is a great fit as the hub of a business, personal, home office, entertainment or gaming environment. It even features an innovative liquid heat pipe cooling system to squelch excess heat and minimize noise.

Processor
At the heart of any computer lies the CPU (or processor), a massive collection of miniature transistors that governs the speed and power of the entire unit. The VAIO VGC-RA826G incorporates one of the fastest CPUs currently in existence (at the time of this writing), an Intel Pentium 4 550. New for 2004, this is an upgraded version -- nicknamed 'Prescott' -- of the venerable Pentium 4 chip, featuring one full MB of Level 2 cache and a more generous data 'pipeline' than prior models. Operating at an astounding 3.4 GHz and of course sporting Intel's Hyper-Threading technology (Hyper-Threading allows a single CPU system to behave at times as a dual CPU system, thus adding substantially more speed to some high-end applications), this CPU delivers more than enough power for any application or environment.

Memory
Computers typically store information on their hard drive, but they keep frequently and recently accessed data in Random Access Memory (RAM) for faster retrieval. More RAM means more efficient computing, superior multitasking and less strain on your hard drive. For the VAIO VGC-RA826G, Sony has installed a whopping 1024 MB (1 GB) of fast PC3200 400 MHz DDR SDRAM memory. This is a ton of memory even for a high-end machine, and its rated speed is comparatively quick. As such, it is easily sufficient for any multitasking situation or complex application. Moreover, the system's mainboard is constructed to support RAM upgrades to a whopping 2 GB.

Video
CPU's are usually so busy doing basic calculations that they need help translating visual output to the viewing screen. This is the duty of the graphics card (or graphics controller). A graphics controller with 'dedicated' video memory is preferable to a controller that's integrated on the mainboard and 'shares' the system's main memory, as it will better handle complex procedures.

One of the problems with many high-end PCs is that they simply aren't equipped with a graphics card on par with the rest of the system. Not so with the VAIO VGC-RA826G, which features an ATI Radeon X600 XT with 256 MB of video memory. Not only will this card efficiently operate all your 2D and 3D apps (including the vast majority of demanding 3D games), but it also includes a television tuner and a 16x PCI Express Giga Pocket MPEG2 Realtime Encoder/Decoder to pause, rewind and replay live TV. Furthermore, Sony will package the system with a handy remote control to make TV and movie viewing even easier.

Display:
Sony has not included a display screen, thus allowing you to continue using your current monitor or select from today's many alternatives.

Sound
The VAIO VGC-RA826G produces stereo and surround sound via an Intel High Definition Audio chipset with support for six distinct audio channels. Sony will also enclose a 2.1 speaker system with two desktop satellites for clean middle and high frequencies and a subwoofer for added bass support.

Hard Drive
At 250 GB, the unit's internal hard drive is one of the largest on the market and thusly spacious enough for a massive allotment of files and applications and a comprehensive music, video/photo and multimedia library too. Furthermore, this particular hard drive is exceptionally quick -- sporting a fast 7200-RPM speed, an 8 MB buffer, and a futuristic Serial ATA connection. These are all comparatively recent innovations, each increasing the overall speed and performance of the system.

Optical Drive
An optical drive is essential in today's computing world. A 'CD-ROM' drive allows you to install CD-based applications and play music CDs. A 'CD-RW' drive adds CD 'burning', so you can also backup your important files to long-lasting discs and create personalized music CDs. With a DVD-ROM drive you can enjoy all of the above plus watch the same big budget DVD movies you watch on your home entertainment system. And with a DVD-RW drive, you can also 'write' home movies to durable discs and archive files to DVD (DVDs boast more than seven times the storage capacity of CDs).

This unit features two optical drives -- a DVD-ROM drive for playing music and data CDs and DVD movies, and a DVD +/- RW Double Layer Multi-Format drive through which you can not only do everything above but also take advantage of new double layer DVDs (twice the capacity of traditional DVDs). Moreover, this two-drive setup allows you to make extremely fast CD or DVD copies.

Connectivity and Expansion
With no less than seven high-speed USB 2.0 ports, you'll have lots of room for plug and play gadgets such as digital cameras and printers. Sony has also installed two IEEE 1394 'FireWire' ports (often used for fast data transfer from digital camcorders), an S/PDIF jack for crystal clear digital audio, two S-Video inputs for lossless digital video, a DVI monitor port for the highest quality flat-panel display images, and a memory card reader for reading today's most popular memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, PDAs and more. Communication options include an integrated Gigabit Ethernet LAN interface for substantially faster network and Internet access than traditional 100Mbps and 10Mbps Ethernet, and a 56K data/fax modem for low-speed dial-up connections

Operating System and Software
The VAIO VGC-RA826G features a software package that's clearly aimed at fans of multimedia. Headed by Microsoft's Windows Media Center Edition operating system and Microsoft's Works 8.0 productivity pack, the bundle also features Adobe Premier LE video editing suite, Adobe Photoshop Elements digital imaging utility, and a half dozen of Sony's own top notch audio, video and photo tools.

Control
Apart from the aforementioned remote control, the system includes a convenient VAIO Keyboard and a no hassle PS/2 optical mouse.



Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Best PC I've ever owned. Lots of software. Extremely quiet
I purchased this PC about two months ago with a 19 inch Sony X-brite LCD so I've had time to play around with it and I'll tell you that this PC is awesome. Having had a Dell and Gateway computer beforehand...I'd rank this particular Sony better than those other PCs. Compared to the others, build quality is excellent and Sony managed to pack a lot of hardware into a very small and attractive package.

Side by side, I can't tell you how whisper quiet this Sony is compared to my Dell ... Read More


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Lots to like, but disappointing overall
I've had a fully loaded version of this computer since November 15, 2004. I use it all day every day at work and stress it out pretty heavily.

The biggest plus is that the machine is whisper quiet. The only sounds you hear are spinning media and CD/DVD doors opening and closing (more on that later). It's also quite fast and comes with some great multimedia applications.

I bought Sony's 23" LCD display, which is absolutely fantastic - by far the best PC monitor I've ever seen. ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Quiet as a mouse!
Gamers, digital photo enthusiasts and home video/TV series fans will love this computer.

This comes with lots of pre-installed programs to satisfy almost every taste. Power users will appreciate the expandable ram, SATA hard drives and multitude of audio/video, USB and firewire ports. Sensible case design makes this a desktop PC you actually want to keep on your desktop. The best feature (for me) is how quiet it is!

I've had mine for a few months now and I'm very satisfied with ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Way-cool system
This Vaio is VERY nice. Not the absolute top-of-the-line, but close. Very fast and powerful, as you would expect; and I love being able to watch and/or record my cable shows that my better half doesn't care for. :) The Vaio has better capabilities than the DVR from my cable company, and with no monthly rental.

Another great thing about this PC is convenience. For example, I moved my TV/DVD player out of my crowded home office, now that my PC can do the same thing as a TV/DVD and more. ... Read More


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