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Sony VAIO PCV-W1 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium 4
Clock speed: 2.8 GHz
Motherboard
Motherboard: Sony OEM
Processor socket: Socket 478
Chipset: SiS 651
Data bus speed: 533 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 1.024 GB
RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
USB: 4 (USB 2.0)
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Expansion slots (free): 1 ()
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 160 GB
Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD read speed: 24x CD
CD / DVD write speed: 16x CD
CD / DVD rewrite speed: 10x CD
Video
Graphics processor: SiS 651 (integrated)
Graphics RAM: 64 MB
Graphics card: SiS 651 (integrated)
Display
Display type: LCD
Display technology: TFT LCD
Display diagonal size: 17.5 in
Audio
Sound card: SoundMax integrated digital audio
Speakers: stereo (built into monitor)
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Home
Software included: Adobe Premiere 6 LE, Click to DVD, Cyberlink PowerDVD, Drag'nDrop CD+DVD, DVgate, GigaPocket, Memory Stick Formatter, Microsoft Works 7.0, MoodLogic, Norton Internet Security, PictureGear Studio, QuickTime, RealOne Player, SonicStage, Acrobat Reader 5.1, Photoshop Elements 2.0, VAIO Media
Cabinet (chassis)
Tool-free access: yes
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Miscellaneous
Other: S/PDIF digital optical out, S-Video in, composite video/audio in, Natural Colour Control Circuit, SRS WOW (virtual surround sound)
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Overview

Sony VAIO PCV-W1

Editors rating
Rating: 8.0
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.

Typical price

£ 1499

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