Product Description

The Sony VAIO(R) LT PC/TV is a gorgeous Sony LCD TV with a high-performance VAIO(R) PC cleverly tucked behind its slim back panel. Enjoy incredibly crisp, live and recorded TV on a 22" WSXGA+ (1680x1050) widescreen flat panel display. Backup your media and store data to CD or DVD with the integrated CD/DVD burner. The framed display with transparent border produces a stunning, floating effect. This gorgeous widescreen LCD display complements any office or reception desk while curbing clutter with elegance and style. Mount it onto your bedroom, kitchen or office wall for a chic, space-saving computing experience. The VAIO(R) LT PC/TV comes pre-installed with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium to make it easier and more enjoyable to do just about anything on your PC. 320GB 7200rpm Speed, Serial ATA(TM) Interface Hard Drive 2GB (1GBx2) DDR2 PC2-5300, 667MHz Speed SDRAM, Max 4GB Ethernet Protocol - 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Modem Type - V.92/V.90 compatible data/fax modem (RJ-11) Inputs and Outputs - 1x 4-pin iLink interface, 1x S-Video Input, 5x USB Ports, 1x Audio Line In, 1x Headphone Jack, 1x Microphone Input, 1x Modem Jack, 1x Optical Audio Output, 1x Ethernet Port, 1x DC-In, 1x Composite Audio/Video Input and 2x RF Connection Inputs Operating System - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Dimensions - Width 25.3 x Height 16.5 x Depth 7 (CPU and Display only) Weight - 21.4 pounds

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1804 in Personal Computers
• Brand: Sony
• Model: VGC-LT18E
• Dimensions: 16.50" h x 25.30" w x 7.00" l, 34.10 pounds
• CPU: Intel Core Duo 2.2 GHz
• Memory: 2000MB DDR2 SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 320GB
• Processors: 2

Features

• All-in-one desktop PC with 22-inch LCD and integrated NTSC/ATSC TV tuners; wall-mountable
• 2.2 GHz Core 2 Duo T7500 processor, 320 GB hard drive, 2 GB installed RAM 4 GB max), 8x multi-format/dual-layer DVD drive
• Quad-mode Wi-Fi LAN (802.11a/b/g/n); 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet; Nvidia GeForce Go 8400 graphics (up to 895 MB of available memory)
• Connectivity: 5 USB, 1 FireWire, optical digital audio out, video input (AV, S-Video, RF), ExpressCard, PCMCIA
• Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium (with Media Center capabilities)

Amazon.com Product Description
When space is at a premium, the Sony VAIO VGC-LT18E all-in-one desktop PC offers a slender, space-saving design that will complement your living space while also providing a powerful home computing platform with an integrated widescreen LCD display. Reminiscent of a classic glass picture frame, this remarkably thin All-in-One PC is enclosed in a transparent polycarbonate frame, giving it a stunning, floating effect. Wired connections are minimized (with the integrated Wi-Fi LAN and included wireless keyboard and mouse) to enhance its clutter-free design, and it can be wall-mounted for a chic presentation.

In addition to its computing prowess, this all-in-one desktop also doubles as a 22-inch LCD HDTV, with built-in NTSC (standard) and ATSC (high-definition) tuners. It also features Sony's XBRITE-HiColor panel technology for brighter imagery and more vibrant colors. It has a built-in DVD burner and Sony's Click to DVD software so you can create a digital entertainment library for personal viewing at your convenience. Video conferencing has never been easier, thanks to the integrated 1.3-megapixel Motion Eye webcam.

Under the hood, VGC-LT18E is powered by the 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 processor, which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance. It also includes Intel's 4965 AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks as well. It also features a huge 320 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), Nvidia GeForce 8400M graphics card with up to 895 MB of available video RAM, multi-format Memory Stick reader, a Secure Digital memory card slot, and Gigabit Ethernet wired networking.

It comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, which includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

The Basics

• Processor: The Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 processor has a 2.2 GHz processor speed, super-fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and an extra-large 4 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can 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 overall performance.)

  The Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding 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. Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor include:

  • Smart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to provide data to the processor when and where it is needed.
  • Advanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications.
  • Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced 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 during periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage.

• Hard Drive: The extra large 320 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive (7200 RPM) offers a wealth of storage space, perfect for storing a vast multimedia collection or for editing digital video. This SATA hard drive has a 3Gb/s interface speed that enables up to 300MB/s data transfer rates (double the speed of the current SATA interface of 1.5Gb/s).

• Memory: The 2 GB of installed RAM (2 x 1024 MB DDR2) will satisfy many users, but this PC's two DIMM slots have a maximum 4 GB RAM capacity--perfect for high-end video editing and 3-D gaming. The additional capacity helps boost the amount of available video RAM that's shared with this notebook's video card.

• DVD/CD Drive: The dual-layer DVD drive is compatible with a wide range of formats, including 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 important documents. It features the following speeds: 4x for DVD+R DL, 4x for DVD-R DL, 8x for both single layer DVD+R/-R, 8x for single layer DVD+RW, 6x for single layer DVD-RW, 5x for DVD-RAM, and 24x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.

• Keyboard & Mouse: The included wireless keyboard and mouse have a matching aluminum style. It also comes with a full-featured remote control for controlling both PC and TV functions.

Screen, Video & Audio
The 22-inch LCD panel has an amazing 1680 x 1050-pixel resolution. And thanks to Sony's XBRITE-HiColor panel technology, the flat-panel screen will deliver dazzling colors and sharp images whether displaying a DVD movie, television show, or web content. It delivers deep blacks and bright whites, true-to-life color, and razor-sharp detail. And with a glare filter and anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection, you'll experience a beautifully clear image.

Video is powered by the Nvidia GeForce 8400M graphics card, which provides up to 895 MB of available RAM/video memory (128 MB dedicated video RAM) for unmatched HD video performance on a notebook PC. With support for Microsoft DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0 and High Dynamic-Range Lighting (HDR), the 8400M lets you rip through all of today's most advanced and cutting-edge games and applications.

You can connect a standard antenna or cable/satellite set-top box to this All-in-One via either RF, composite A/V, or S-Video connections. This desktop includes integrated NTSC (standard broadcast) and ATSC (digital, HD) TV tuners. It also includes stereo speakers (3 watts apiece for 6 watts of total power) and an internal 5-watt subwoofer. The audio card includes Sony Sound Reality technology with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) support.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated quad-mode Intel Wireless 4965AGN Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). You also get super-fast wired connectivity, with a Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000).

This All-in-One PC has one internal 3.5-inch expansion bay that is 1x SATA compatible. It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 34 card slot (in addition to a PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. Here's the full list of connectivity options:

• 5 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
• Video input: 1 composite AV, 1 S-Video, 1 RF
• Video output: none
• Audio input: 1 line-in, 1 microphone
• Audio output: 1 optical digital audio, 1 headphone
• 1 ExpressCard/34 slot
• 1 PCMCIA slot (Type I/II with CardBus support)
• Memory Stick/Memory Stick DUO slot (with MagicGate functionality)
• Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards)
• 56K modem (V.90)

Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is 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 provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are 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 impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

Preloaded Software
Includes Sony Click to DVD (for easy DVD creation), Microsoft Works SE 9.0, Microsoft Office 2007 (60-day trial), Symantec Norton 360 All-In-One Security (with 60 days of Live Update).

Dimensions & Weight
This All-in-One measures 23.5 x 16.5 x 7 inches (WxHxD) and weighs21.4 pounds.

Power
It has a power consumption rating of 150 watts (+10 percent).

What's in the Box
This package includes the Sony VAIO VGC-LT18E all-in-one desktop PC/TV, wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, and 8cm disc adapter. It's backed by a 1-year warranty with onsite service, and 1 year of toll-free technical phone assistance.

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Customer Reviews

WOWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok, I admit it. I'm a technofile and partial to Vaio computers in general. But NOTHING has come close to this one in a LONG TIME.

The setup is unbelievably easy. Pull it out of the box, put the batteries in, hit the connect button and you are going. In fact it was so easy that it took me a few seconds to realize that it REALLY was that easy. When it turns on and starts going, you realize that even though this isn't the HD version, you have a 22" Sony Bravia HD TV screen for your monitor! It is crystal! To the point that you can easily see bad production work on some of the cheaper DVD's. And you can really see the WHOLE spreadsheet.

Even though this can be wireless, I have mine hooked up to the house LAN and there are a whole *3* wires coming from this. No more rat's next of wires, so it can hold a place of honor, right on the center of the desk. From the back it looks like a big picture frame. All the lines are sleek and stylish, from the built in speakers, to the low profile keyboard with a built in wrist rest.

Since it was designed with Vista in mind, it uses the Operating System nicely to be EXTREMELY fast. I have a 1 year old Vaio dual core as well and the LT is probably twice as fast. I haven't played around with the integrated webcam and microphone yet-so I can't speak to them.

It also connects to Sony's Wireless Speakers and even has an Optical out port for those who want it to double as a TV/DVD player. And while the DVD does make noise when it it first inserted and settles down, it is really quiet during play.

Minor cons are that the unit takes some time coming out of sleep mode and you have to reach around the "picture frame" to press the Disc Eject button, as it has a TV style disc drive. But these are really minor compared to the overwhelming pluses.

Sony got this one right!

Absolutely Love it! Beautiful to look at and excellent performance.
This Sony Vaio all-in-one is very nice. It was easy to set-up right out the box. It is marvelous to look at; sleek and attactive in appearance. Most of all it is simply a joy to use. I have had absolutely no problems with this PC. The screen is very nice ... crisp and clear. The PC is an extremely fast machine. No hiccups at all.

IT'S AN AWESOME COMPUTER!!!
THIS DESKTOP HAS A VERY SLEEK AND SLIM DESIGN, WITH A MODERN APPEAL. IT IS VERY EASY TO USE AND SIMPLE TO UNDERSTAND. WITH A VIBRANT 22 INCH SCREEN AND A FAST PROCESSING SYSTEM. OFFERS WINDOWS MEDIA CENTER WHICH IS A PLUS BECAUSE YOU CAN WATCH TV LIVE AND RECORD AT THE SAME TIME. I WOULD REALLY RECOMMEND THIS DESKTOP TO ANYONE WHO IS INTRESTED IN PURCHASING A DESKTOP.