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Sony VAIO PCV-W1 review

8.0

Editors' Rating

Excellent

8.2

Members' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 1499

Verdict

The VAIO W1 is an elegant and generally well-specified ‘media centre’ PC. But, like many convergence devices, it makes a number of compromises that reduce its initial appeal... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • High-quality 17.5in. LCD
  • Good specification and performance (except for 3D graphics)
  • Extensive software bundle
  • Quiet in operation.

Cons

  • Analogue rather than digital TV tuner
  • Screen is too small for a large living room
  • No video out port
  • Integrated graphics deliver poor 3D performance
  • Non-detachable keyboard is awkward to use
  • Expensive for a second or third PC.

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium 4
Clock speed: 2.8 GHz
RAM installed: 512 MB
Hard drive size: 160 GB
Graphics processor: SiS 651 (integrated)
Graphics RAM: 64 MB
Graphics card: SiS 651 (integrated)
Display diagonal size: 17.5 in
Operating system: Windows XP Home

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Member Opinion

8.2

Average Member Rating

Excellent

27 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

Superb machine

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7.5

Very Good


Anonymous

Anonymous

Ideal Entertainment PC for Bedroom NOT for Lounge

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9.0

Spectacular


Neel Verma

Neel Verma

Great entertainer

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10

Perfect


Anonymous

Anonymous

I'm very pleased with mine

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8.5

Excellent


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