Sony VAIO VGC-LS21N Desktop PC

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Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, DVD±RW Drive, Vista Business

Sony : VGC-LS21N

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Main Features

All-in-one desktop PC with integrated 19-inch LCD display
250 GB hard drive, 2 GB installed RAM (2 GB max), multi-format/dual-layer DVD drive (8x DVD+/-R)
Connectivity: 4 USB, 1 FireWire, 1 headphone, 1 microphone, Secure Digital and multi-format Memory Stick card readers
54g Wi-Fi LAN (802.11a/b/g), 10/100 Ethernet, Intel GMA 950 video card with up to 224 MB shared video memory
Pre-installed with Windows Vista Business

Product Description

The VAIO(R) LS21N PC/Display has the essential for a powerful computing performance typically found in a desktop tower but built into the back of a widescreen LCD display in a slim chassis. The cables are discretely routed, ports are conveniently located on the sides and wired connection are minimized with the included wireless keyboard and mouse. An Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and a roomy 250GB Hard Drive allows the VAIO(R) LS21N to run multiple demanding applications simultaneously without slowing down. The integrated camera makes video conferencing easier than ever. 250GB Serial ATA(TM) 7200rpm Hard Drive Optical Drive - 2.4x Write DVD+-RW Double Layer, 8x Write DVD+-R, 4x Write DVD+-RW, 24x Write CD-R, 16x Write CD-RW, 24x Read CD, 5x Write DVD-RAM and 5x Read DVD-RAM Multimedia Card Reader - One PCMCIA Type I & II Card Slot with CardBus support One ExpressCard 54 Slot Sony Sound Reality Audio Enhancer System 19-inch WSXGA Screen Size 1680x1050 XBrite HiColor Technology Intel 945GM Chipset Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 224MB Video RAM Ports - Audio Line-in, Ethernet Port, Headphone Jack, 4-pin iLink Interface, Memory Stick(R) Media Slot, Modem Jack, Secure Digital Slot, Microphone Input, 4 USB Port 2.0 and DC-in IEEE 802.11b.g Wireless LAN Operating System - Microsoft Windows Vista Business Dimensions - Width 20.94 x Height 14.05 x Depth 7.44 inches (CPU and Display Only) Weight - 15 Pounds Note - When you first turn this machine on, you will have to wait ONLY 5-6 minutes before you use Windows Vista.

When space is at a premium, the Sony VAIO VGC-LS21N 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, the remarkably thin VGC-LS21N is enclosed in a transparent polycarbonate frame, giving it a stunning, floating effect. Cables are discretely routed, ports are conveniently located on the sides, and wired connections are minimized (with the integrated Wi-Fi LAN and included wireless keyboard and mouse) to enhance its clutter-free design.

In addition to its computing prowess, this all-in-one desktop also doubles as a great platform for watching DVD movies, thanks to the 19-inch LCD screen, featuring Sony's XBRITE Hi-Color 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 camera and free AOL AIM chat service.

Under the hood, VGC-LS21N s powered by the 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 processor, which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance. It also features an extra-large 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (maximizing capacity), Intel Graphic Media Accelerator graphics card with up to 224 MB of shared video RAM, multi-format Memory Stick reader, and a Secure Digital media slot.

This desktop also comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows Vista Business, which has a new user interface, named Windows Aero, that makes it easy to navigate through the operating system and from application to application. For instance, Windows Aero helps you juggle multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all your open applications and documents. 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 T5500 processor has a 1.66 GHz processor speed, super-fast 667 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and large 2 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 250 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 also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data — akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.
Memory: The 2 GB of built-in memory (PC5300, DDR2 SDRAM, 2 x 1 GB) maximizes the capacity for this machine, enabling you to effortlessly handle a wide variety of multimedia tasks right out of the box. It also offers a top-of-class 667 MHz speed.
DVD/CD Drive: The double-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: 2.4x for DVD+R DL, 2x for DVD-R DL, 8x for both single layer DVD+R/-R, 4x for both single layer DVD+RW/-RW, 5x for DVD-RAM, and 24x/16x for CD-R/RW. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 8x and CD-ROMs at 24x.
Keyboard & Mouse: The included wireless mouse and wireless aluminum keyboard folds up for a beautiful presentation when not in use.

Screen, Video & Audio
The 19-inch LCD panel has an amazing 1680 x 1050-pixel resolution. And thanks to Sony's XBRITE Hi-Color panel technology, the flat-panel screen will deliver dazzling colors and sharp images whether displaying a DVD movie, television show, or web content. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 224 MB of total graphics memory from the system memory. Audio is powered by Sony's Sound Reality audio enhancer.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
By utilizing the unit's built-in wireless LAN (802.11 b/g) technology, the VGC-LS21N can be positioned virtually anywhere in the home or office and still access Internet sites, e-mail, and networked PCs and hard drives. It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54 card slot (in addition to a standard Type II/I PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. You get a good offering of connectivity options:

4 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
Memory Stick slot (supports optional Memory Stick and Memory Stick DUO media with MagicGate functionality)
Secure Digital memory card slot (also compatible with MMC cards)
1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack, 1 audio line-in jack

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Operating System
The Windows Vista Business operating system is designed to meet the needs of business organizations of all sizes. For small businesses, Windows Vista Business will help keep PCs running smoothly and more securely so you will be less reliant on dedicated IT support. For larger organizations, Windows Vista Business provides dramatic new infrastructure improvements, enabling your IT staff to spend less time focused on the day-to-day maintenance of PCs. An array of sophisticated new backup technologies helps protect your information even in the event of a catastrophic hardware failure. And Windows Vista Business has a new user interface, named Windows Aero, which is designed to deliver new levels of efficiency for any business user. This new interface makes it easy to navigate through the operating system and from application to application. For instance, Windows Aero helps you juggle multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all your open applications and documents.

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, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial), Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (with 60 days of Live Update).

Dimensions & Weight
This desktop LCD/PC measures 20.94 x 14.05 x 7.44 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 15 pounds.

Power
It has a power consumption rating of 150W (+10%).

What's in the Box
This package includes the Sony VAIO VGC-LS21N all-in-one desktop PC/display, 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.

Product Details

Title: Sony VAIO VGC-LS21N Desktop PC (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, DVD±RW Drive, Vista Business)
Sales Rank: 1257 in Electronics
Manufacturer: Sony
Model: VGC-LS21N
Processor: 2 x Intel, 1.66 GHz, Intel Core Duo
Memory: 2000 MB, DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Disk: 250 GB
Item Dimensions: 7.44 x 20.94 x 14.05 inches, 15 pounds
Package Dimensions: 24.1 x 17.6 x 9.6 inches, 24.4 pounds

Customer Reviews

RE: The very Poor Review: The previous review titled: Very Poor service... While this review is based on the retailer it has nothing to do with the computers performance. The idea here is to rate the product in all it's glory or lack there of. The poor rating here affects the product not the retailer, so when people decide the final rating for the product… More reviews

Desktop for college-bound student: My son originally wanted a laptop, but I was reluctant because I was afraid it would get stolen. He saw this system and was immediately impressed with the sleek look. I ordered it and surprised him with the system. It was very easy to hook up and he had one question for tech support which was answered right away. Overall, I think we are… More reviews

Awesome desktop...Better than a latop: Pros:
1. Sleek and sexy...no wires other than power cord.
2. Glass around the monitor makes it looks sexy.
3. Portable...just like a laptop.
4. Wide screen and fast.
Cons:
1. mmmmmmmm...can't think of any.
Luvvvvvvvv it.… More reviews

Very poor service: I ordered a VAIO desktop computer. It arrived broken, no big deal, I sent it back, the replacement was never shipped. They lost is at their dock. I had to call every day for three weeks to get the refund for the first computer and to try and find the second computer. I was told something different every time I called. I was continually assured… More reviews

Amazing quality: Great Desktop!!
Strengths: Gives you all features in one package, DVDRW is great, no issues till date. LCD panel is flawless.
Weaknesses: Could have used a better video card. No XP drivers release.(That's necessay for some users.)
Summary: First of all, the LCD is great, especially with color phase is very accurate I've ever used.
The… More reviews

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