Sony VAIO LS21N (Core 2 Duo 1.66GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Vista Business)

Intro: The Sony VAIO LS21N (Core 2 Duo 1.66GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Vista Business) is a Core 2 Duo-based, business desktop.Compared to other enterprise PCs on the market, it is expensive at around $1,770.This desktop comes with 2 GB RAM, and a 250GB hard drive.

Noteworthy Features: Has a DVD? RW(? R DL) / DVD-RAM disc drive.Also, the 250GB hard drive installed on this machine is quite big when compared to most of today's PCs.Furthermore, this machine's Core 2 Duo based CPU is beefy enough to handle demanding applications, such as database and development software.

Weaker Features: This PC only has an integrated graphics chip, which can use up system resources.A dedicated card will generally offer better performance for graphics intensive applications.

Suitability: A business PC, suited for office applications and workgroup computing.Store massive amounts of data on DVD using the DVD recorder included in this computer.You can distribute presentations on CDs by using this computer?s CD recorder.

Value: Overall, this PC's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.However, this PC combines beefy processing power with plenty of storage.This computer comes with Microsoft Windows vista business and Microsoft Windows vista, and while this isn't the latest version, it will probably be sufficient to run basic applications.

Suggestions: (1) Check to make sure that an AGP or PCIe slot is available if you plan to upgrade to a stand-alone graphics card.(2) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital camcorders and other equipment and rapidly upload data to the computer's hard drive.(3) If you plan to use this desktop in an office environment, you may want to consider a PC with Windows XP Pro installed, to take advantage of advanced features such as enhanced security and remote administration/ assistance.(4) For help in deciding if this is the right desktop for you, see CNET's buying guide for desktops.

• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part number: VGC-LS21N

• General

• Type Personal computer
• Recommended Use Small business, Corporate business
• Product Form Factor All-in-one
• Built-in Devices Microphone, Camera
• Width 20.9 in
• Depth 7.4 in
• Height 14.1 in
• Weight 15 lbs
• Desktop type Monitor included, All-in-one desktop system

• Processor

• Type Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 / 1.66 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
• RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB

• Storage Controller

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

• Storage

• Hard Drive 1 x 250 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) / 2x (DVD-R DL) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
• CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 4x (DVD?RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• Type None

• Storage Removable

• Type None

• Monitor

• Monitor Type Flat panel display - TFT active matrix
• Display (projector) diagonal size 19 in
• Max Resolution 1680 x 1050

• Graphics Controller

• Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950
• Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
• Max Allocated RAM Size 224 MB

• Audio Output

• Type Sound card - Integrated
• Speaker(s) None

• Input Device

• Type Mouse, Keyboard

• Keyboard

• Keyboard connectivity Wireless

• Mouse

• Mouse connectivity Wireless

• Audio Input

• Type Microphone

• Telecom

• Modem Fax / modem
• Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
• Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90, ITU V.92

• Networking

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

• Printer

• Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor
• Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Audio - Line-in, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11

• Power

• Power device type Power adapter
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Operational power consumption 150 Watt

• Operating System / Software

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

• Manufacturer Warranty

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

• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 5.1
• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3

• Card Reader

• Card reader Card reader
• Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick Duo, PC Card, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, ExpressCard/54

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