Desktop Reviews

• All in one desktop PC with 19 inch LCD and integrated TV NTSC/ATSC tuners
• 2.0 GHz Intel Core two Duo T7200 processor, 320 GB hard drive, two GB installed RAM 2 GB max, multi format/dual layer DVD drive 8x DVD+/ R
• Connectivity: four USB, one FireWire, one headset, one microphone, Secure Digital and multi format Memory Stick card readers
• 54g Wi Fi LAN 802.11/b/g, 10/100 Ethernet, Nvidia GeForce Go 7400 video card with up to 335 MB shared video memory
• Pre installed with Windows Vista Home Premium with Media Center capabilities

VAIO DT LS37E T7200 2.0G 2GB 320GB DVDRW 19 WSXGA+ XBHC WL WVHP

When space is at a premium, the Sony VAIO VGC LS37E all in one desktop PC offers a slender, space saving design that will complement your living space while also allowing a powerful home computing platform with an integrated widescreen LCD display. Evocative of a classic glass picture frame, the remarkably thin VGC LS37E is enclosed in a transparent polycarbonate frame, giving it a stunning, floating effect. Cables are discretely routed, ports are conveniently located on the sides, and wired connections are minimized with the integrated Wi Fi LAN and included wireless keyboard and mouse to improve its clutter free design.

Also to its computing prowess, this all in one desktop also doubles as a 19 inch LCD TV with fitted NTSC and ATSC tuners and features Sony’s XBRITE HiColor panel technology for lighter imagery and more vibrant colors. It has a fitted DVD burner and Sony’s Click to DVD software so you may be able to create a digital entertainment library for personal looking at at your convenience. Video conferencing never been easier, thanks to the integrated camera.

Under the hood, VGC LS37E is powered by the Intel T7200 Core two Duo processor, which gives an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance, and it features a 2.0 GHz speed, lightning fast 667 MHz system bus, and big four MB L2 cache. It includes a big 320 GB hard drive, two GB of installed RAM maximizing capacity, Nvidia GeForce Go 7400 graphics card with up to 335 MB of shared video RAM, multi format Memory Stick reader, and a Secure Digital memory card slot.

This desktop also comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which will include all of the Windows Media Center potential for turning your PC into an all in one home entertainment center. Also to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your audio library, you will be able to record and watch your beloved TV shows even HDTV. Vista also integrates new search tools during the operating system, will include new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of imminent hardware failures.

The Basics

• Processor: The Intel Core two Duo T7200 processor has a 2.0 GHz processor speed, super fast 667 MHz front side bus FSB, and an huge four MB L2 cache. An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data, and a bigger L2 cache may help speed up your system’s performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front side bus will deliver better in general performance.

  The Intel Core two Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, greater system answer when running multi threaded applications at the same time with no important increase in power intake. It is optimized for multitasking and is prepared to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can at the same time run many calling for applications such as graphics intensive games or serious number crunching business productivity applications while downloading music or running virus scanning security programs in the background. Many of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core two Duo processor include:

  • Smart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to offer data to the processor when and where it is obliged.
  • Advanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for information used widely in multimedia and graphics applications.
  • Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates improved Intel SpeedStep Technology and idle power management state C states transitions independently per core to help save power.
  • Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data to system memory throughout periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage.
• Hard Drive: The big 320 GB Serial ATA SATA hard drive 7200 RPM offers a money of storage space, perfect for storing a vast multimedia collection or for editing digital video. This SATA hard drive also quickens the rate with a higher speed move of data akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
• Memory: The two GB of fitted memory PC5300, DDR2 SDRAM, two x one GB, 667 MHz maximizes the capacity for this machine, enabling you to effortlessly handle a large range of multimedia tasks right out of the box.
• DVD/CD Drive: The dual layer DVD drive is matched with a large range of formats, as well as both DVD+RW and DVD RW discs, CD RW discs, and dual layer DL DVD+/ R discs, which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data great for backing up your MP3 collection or your most vital papers. It features the following speeds: 4x for DVD+R DL, 4x for DVD R DL, 8x for both single level DVD+R/ R, 8x for single level DVD+RW, 6x for single level DVD RW, and 24x/16x for CD R/RW. It reads DVD ROM discs at 8x and CD ROMs at 24x.
• Keyboard &amp, Mouse: The included wireless mouse and wireless aluminum keyboard folds up for a beautiful presentation when not used.

Screen, Video &amp, Audio
The 19 inch LCD panel has an amazing 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution. And thanks to Sony’s XBRITE Hi Color panel technology, the flat panel screen will deliver dazzling colors and sharp pictures if showing a DVD movie, TV show, or web content. You may be able to connect a regular antenna or cable/satellite set top box to the LS37E via either RF, composite A/V, or S Video connections. This desktop will include integrated NTSC standard broadcast and ATSC digital, HD TV tuners.

Video is powered by the Nvidia GeForce Go 7400 graphics card with up to 335 MB of video RAM shared with the system memory. The audio card will include Sony Sound Reality technology with DSD Direct Stream Digital support. It also will include a high definition digital cable tuner with NTSC standard and ATSC HD support.

Networking, Connectivity &amp, Expansion
By using the unit’s fitted wireless LAN 802.11 b/g technology, the VGC LS37E may be located virtually anyplace in the home or office and still access Internet sites, e mail, and networked PCs and hard drives. It also will include a next generation ExpressCard 54 card slot in addition to a regular Type II/I PCMCIA slot, which allows you to take benefit of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. You get a good offering of connectivity options:

• 4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a large range of peripherals from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 FireWire also called IEEE 1394 or i.Link port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• 1 composite A/V input
• 1 S Video input
• 1 RF cable/antenna input
• Memory Stick slot supports optional Memory Stick and Memory Stick DUO media with MagicGate functionality
• Secure Digital memory card slot also matched with MMC cards
• 1 headset jack, one microphone jack, one audio line in jack

It also has an integrated 56K modem V.90 and an RJ 45 LAN network port for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems.

Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it will include all of the Windows Media Center potential for turning your PC into an all in one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your audio library. You may also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your beloved TV shows even HDTV and to access new types of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an secondary Windows SideShow display will also let you to access key data when your computer is off. It’s 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 gives the essential tools and technologies to help protect you if you’re 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 imminent hardware failures long before you have lost any vital personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that let you to manage and monitor your family’s use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other actions.

Preloaded Software
Will include Sony Click to DVD for easy DVD creation, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition 60 day trial, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 with 60 days of Live Update.

Dimensions &amp, Weight
This desktop LCD/PC measures 20.94 x 14.05 x 7.44 inches WxHxD and weighs 15 pounds.

Power
It has a power intake ranking of 150W +10%.

What’s in the Box
This package will include the Sony VAIO VGC LS37E all in one desktop PC/TV, wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, remote control, IR blaster, RF cable, and 8cm disc adapter. It is supported by a 1 year warranty with onsite service, and one year of toll free technical phone help.

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