Sony VAIO LS30E (Dual Core 1.73GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Vista Home Premium)

Intro: The Sony VAIO LS30E (Dual Core 1.73GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Vista Home Premium) is a Pentium dual Core-based, business desktop.Compared to other enterprise PCs on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $1,695.This PC also comes with a 19-inch flat panel display supporting 1680 x 1050 resolution.This desktop comes with 2 GB RAM, and a 250GB hard disk.

Noteworthy Features: Has a DVD? RW(? R DL) / DVD-RAM disc drive.

Weaker Features: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A enterprise PC, suited for office applications and workgroup computing.Also comes with office-grade word processing software -- fine for most serious business or academic writers.However, preserve favorite home movies for future generations by saving them onto DVD with this computer's DVD writer.You can distribute presentations on CDs by using this computer?s CD recorder.You can use the bundled video software to compile and edit movies uploaded from a digital camcorder.Develop your digital darkroom savvy using the photo editing software bundled with this computer.

Value: Notwithstanding its relatively expensive price, this PC has great features for the money.Also, note that the purchase price also includes a 19-inch flat panel display.(Click here to see current prices and the latest reviews.)

Suggestions: (1) 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.(2) Consider adding a more powerful graphics card if you plan to use this PC for graphics design or CAD applications.

• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part number: VGC-LS30E

• 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
• System type Personal computer

• Processor

• Type Intel Pentium Dual Core T2080 / 1.73 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• Installed Qty 1
• Max processors supported 1

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Installed Size 1 MB
• Cache Per Processor 1 MB

• Mainboard

• Data bus speed 533 MHz

• RAM

• Installed Size 2 GB / 2 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM
• Memory speed 533 MHz
• Memory specification compliance PC2-4200
• RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin
• RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
• Upgrade rule (RAM) Max 2 x 1 GB module

• Storage Controller

• Type Serial ATA - Integrated

• 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
• Viewable screen size 19 in
• Max Resolution 1680 x 1050

• Multimedia Functionality

• TV tuner type Digital and analog TV
• Analog TV system NTSC
• Digital TV reception ATSC

• Graphics Controller

• Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400
• Installed Size 399 MB (max)
• Total Available Graphics Memory 399

• Audio Output

• Type Sound card - Integrated
• Sound card name Sony Sound Reality
• Speaker(s) None

• Input Device

• Type Keyboard, Mouse

• 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) Type I/II, 2 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 0 ) x Processor
• Interfaces 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Audio - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Video - S-video input - 4 pin mini-DIN, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Audio / video - Composite video/audio input

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Remote control
• Cables Included ( 1 pcs.), Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
• Features Built-in camera, TV tuner

• Power

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

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Microsoft Windows Vista
• 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 Limited warranty - 1 year - On-site, Technical support - Phone consulting

• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

• 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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