Sony VAIO LT Series HD PC/TV All-In-One LT29U - Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5 GHz - 22" TFT

Intro: The Sony VAIO LT Series HD PC/TV All-In-One LT29U - Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5 GHz - 22" TFT is a Core 2 Duo-based, high-end personal computer.Compared to other performance desktops on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $3,155.This PC also comes with a 22-inch LCD display that supports 1680 x 1050 resolution.This PC comes with 4 GB RAM, and a 500GB hard disk.

Noteworthy Features: Has a BD-RE disc drive.Also, this desktop has a nVidia GeForce 8400M GT graphics chip.Also, the 500GB hard disk installed on this machine is quite big enough to store thousands of applications and files.Furthermore, this machine's Core 2 Duo based processor is powerful enough to handle demanding applications, such as digital video.However, the all-in-one design of this unit is good feng shui.This notebook meets the EPEAT Silver level criteria level of environmental performance including a minimum of 65% recycleable or reuseable materials.

Weaker Features: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for those who want a powerful computer for multimedia or power-hungry applications.Also comes with office-grade word processing software -- fine for most serious business or academic writers.However, you can use the bundled video software to compile and edit movies uploaded from a digital camcorder.Clean up your digital photos with the photo editing software included with this desktop.The all-in-one design of this unit makes it more space efficient -- great for miniscule apartments.

Value: In general, this desktop's price seems hard to justify, with respect to its features.However, this PC combines burly processing power with plenty of storage.Note that the purchase price includes a monitor.

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) If you plan to store digital media such as photos or audio or video files on this PC, make sure that your PC has a CD burner.(4) For help in deciding if this is the right desktop for you, see CNET's buying guide for desktops.