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Reviews of the Sony VAIO TP1 Living Room PC (Core 2 Duo T5600 1.83GHz, 2GB RAM, 300GB HDD, Vista Home Premium)

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Manufacturer: Sony

Part number: VGX-TP1

General

  • Platform Technology Intel VIIV Technology
  • Type Media center
  • Recommended Use Home use
  • Product Form Factor Cylindrical
  • Built-in Devices LED panel
  • Width 10.6 in
  • Depth 10.6 in
  • Height 3.6 in
  • Weight 8.2 lbs
  • Desktop type Small-form-factor PC, Media center system

Processor

  • Type Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 / 1.83 GHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
  • 64-bit processor Yes
  • Installed Qty 1
  • Max processors supported 1

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Installed Size 2 MB
  • Cache Per Processor 2 MB

Mainboard

  • Chipset type Intel 945GM Express
  • Data bus speed 667 MHz

RAM

  • Installed Size 2 GB / 2 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR2 SDRAM
  • Memory Speed 667 MHz
  • Memory Specification Compliance PC2-5300
  • Configuration Features 2 x 1 GB
  • Upgrade Rule Max 2 x 1 GB module

Storage Controller

  • Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
  • Controller interface type Serial ATA-300

Storage

  • Floppy drive type None
  • Hard Drive 1 x 300 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
  • Hard Drive (2nd) None

Optical Storage

  • Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
  • CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
  • CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
  • CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • Type None

Storage Removable

  • Type None

Monitor

  • Monitor Type None.

Multimedia Functionality

  • TV tuner type Digital and analog TV
  • Analog TV system NTSC
  • Digital TV reception ATSC
  • High definition TV functionality Yes

Graphics Controller

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
  • Video Memory 224 MB (max)
  • Max Allocated RAM Size 224 MB
  • Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI), High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)

Audio Output

  • Type Sound card - Integrated
  • Sound card name Integrated Audio
  • Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
  • Speaker(s) None

Keyboard

  • Keyboard connectivity Wireless
  • Keyboard features Built-in touch pad

Input Device

  • Type Keyboard

Telecom

  • Modem Fax / modem
  • Max transfer rate 56 Kbps

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter - Integrated
  • Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Data Link Protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
  • Features 802.11b/g Wireless LAN
  • Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Bays Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Internal - 3.5"
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory - Type I/II, Memory card reader
  • Interfaces 1 x Audio / video - Composite video/audio input - RCA, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA output - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 2 x TV antenna, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire

Printer

  • Type None

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories Radio antenna, Remote control
  • Cables Included HDMI-DVI adapter, A/V adapter, HDMI cable
  • Features TV tuner card
  • Compliant Standards ACPI

Power

  • Power device type Power adapter
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
  • Operational power consumption 130 Watt

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Software Sony Click to DVD, Microsoft Works 8.5, AOL Online (90 days trial), Microsoft Office 2007 (Trial), Norton Internet Security 2007 (60 days subscription)

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year - On-site, Technical support - Phone consulting

Card Reader

  • Card reader Card reader
  • Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro

Sustainability

  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1

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