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Sony VAIO XL1 Digital Living System (1 x Pentium D 820 / 2.8 GHz - RAM 512 MB -
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Description: The VAIO XL1 Digital Living System merges Sony's industry-leading home theater expertise with the power computing performance of a VAIO PC. With its 200-disc mega-changer and optimized Windows MCE 2005 interface, the VAIO XL1 Digital Living System revolutionizes content management, making your CDs, DVDs, photos, high-definition camcorder content, recorded TV shows, and more easily accessible and enjoyable at the touch of a remote. And with its Intel Pentium D dual-core processor, ample DDR 2 RAM, PCI-E graphics, and room for up to three SATA hard drives (RAID 0 ready), the VAIO XL1 is well-equipped to power through your most demanding tasks. Finally, you can manage all your content - from personal photos and high-definition camcorder video, to downloaded movies and music, to recorded TV shows, to your CD and DVD collection, and more - from the comfort of your couch. With its 200-disc mega-changer, the XL1 Digital Living System boasts a whopping 1.7TB of CD and DVD disc storage that's easy to access and enjoy with the included remote control or wireless keyboard. It's the player you've been waiting for, and since it's also a PC, you're conveniently connected to the data that will let you keep track of your media and enjoy it to the fullest. The VAIO XL1 Digital Living System makes it easy and intuitive to manage and enjoy your content. With the included wireless remote and keyboard, you can opt to interface with the unit the way you do with a traditional PC or choose the 10-foot experience of controlling your files and discs from the comfort of your couch. And the optimized Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 makes content management a breeze. The XL1 Digital Living System can access meta data, so you can view the contents of your entertainment library with cover art, liner notes and track listings. With its 200-disc mega-changer, the VAIO XL1 Digital Living System can store up to an incredible 1.7TB of optical data. Keep your CDs and DVDs in one convenient location, with cover art and track listings viewable at the touch of a remote. Enjoy more of your media and preserve it longer in a secure, enclosed housing that keeps you from misplacing - or damaging - the entertainment media you love. And you can control your entertainment from the comfort of your couch with the included remote control or wireless keyboard. In addition to being the ultimate A/V entertainment center, the VAIO XL1 Digital Living System is an incredibly powerful PC, delivering robust performance for running multiple demanding applications simultaneously. Sure, you can browse the Web and check your e-mail. But with its Intel Pentium D dual-core processor, ample DDR 2 RAM, PCI-E graphics, and room for up to three SATA hard drives (RAID 0 ready), the VAIO XL1 is well-equipped to power through your most demanding tasks. By combining cutting-edge content storage and management options with the functionality of a powerful PC, the VAIO XL1 Digital Living System delivers the ultimate A/V entertainment experience. View and share your photos, and high-definition camcorder footage. Relax in your living room and enjoy your favorite music and movies. You can also access premium content. Download digital content from Connect. Watch and record179 your favorite TV-shows with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 enhanced by Sony's Giga Pocket engine. Download movies and music from the Web. Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005's smart, easy-to-use onscreen menus and content management functions make enjoying your entertainment media better than ever. With its sleek and flush design, constructed with brushed aluminum and a smoked acrylic front, the VAIO XL1 Digital Living System is designed to fit seamlessly into the A/V world and into your home theater. The horizontally-stacked VAIO XL1 is designed to fit into most entertainment centers, with optimized cooling, near-silent operation and easy access to all functions and connectivity options
Keywords: VAIO XL1 Digital Living System (1 x Pentium D 820 / 2.8 GHz - RAM 512 MB
Audio Output
Compliant StandardsAC '97
Cache Memory
Cache Per Processor2 MB ( 2 x 1 MB )
Installed Size512 MB / 2 GB (max)
Card Reader
Supported Flash Memory CardsCompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, Memory Stick Duo, xD-Picture Card
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free)Memory
1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16
1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick Duo
1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card
1 ( 1 ) x CompactFlash Card - type I/II
1 ( 1 ) x xD-Picture Card
1 ( 1 ) x SmartMedia Card
1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick PRO
Interfaces1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm
General
Recommended UseHome use
TypeMedia center
Graphics Controller
Graphics Processor / VendorNVIDIA GeForce 6200 TurboCache supporting 256MB
Video MemoryDDR SDRAM
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support1 year warranty
Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - phone consulting - 1 year
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesRemote control
Monitor
Monitor TypeNone.
Networking
Data Link ProtocolEthernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
NetworkingNetwork adapter - integrated
Operating System / Software
OS ProvidedMicrosoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
SoftwareInterVideo WinDVD, Sony SonicStage, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Sony Click to DVD, VAIO Media, Sony DVgate Plus, Sony SonicStage Mastering Studio, VAIO Recovery Wizard, Microsoft Office 2003 Student and Teacher Edition (Trial), VAIO Update, Microsoft Works 8.0, Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription), Adobe Premiere Standard, Sony Image Converter, Roxio DigitalMedia SE, VAIO Support Central
Optical Storage
Write Speed40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD+R DL)
Optical Storage (2nd)
Read Speed24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Rewrite Speed24x
Power
Device TypePower supply
Power Consumption Operational305 Watt
Voltage RequiredAC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Processor
Chipset TypeIntel 945P Express
Data Bus Speed800 MHz
Installed Qty1
Max Supported Qty1
Processor Main FeaturesIntel Extended Memory 64 Technology, Intel Execute Disable Bit
RAM
Memory Specification CompliancePC2-4200
Memory Speed533 MHz
TechnologyDDR2 SDRAM
Storage
Hard Drive1 x 200 GB - standard - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
Storage Controller
Controller Interface TypeATA-100

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