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Sony VAIO VGC-RA840G Desktop PC (Intel Pentium Processor 820 (Dual-Core), 1 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Dbl Layer DVD+R/DVD +/-RW Drives)
Binding: Personal Computers
Brand: Sony
Case Type: Tower
Computer Hardware Type: Desktop Computer
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.8 GHz
CPU Type: Pentium D
EAN: 0027242676091
Floppy Disk Drive Description: 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch floppy disk drive
Graphics Description: ATI Radeon X300
Graphics Memory Size: 128 MB
Hard Disk Size: 250 GB
Item Dimensions: 740156034171530
Keyboard Description: VAIO Keyboard
Label: Sony
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Sony
Memory Slots Available: 1
Model: VGC-RA840G
Modem Description: 56 Kbps
MPN: VGC-RA840G
Network Interface Description: 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
Platform: Windows XP Professional
Processor Count: 1
Publisher: Sony
Secondary Cache Size: 2 MB
Special Features: Intel Hyper-Threading, Giga Pocket MPEG2 Realtime Encoder board with TV Tuner
Studio: Sony
System Bus Speed: 800 MHz
System Memory Size: 1 GB
System Memory Type: DDR SDRAM
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features:- 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium D 820 dual-core processor with 800 MHz front-side bus and 2 MB L2 cache
- 250 GB hard drive, 1 GB of RAM (4 GB maximum), dual-layer DVD+/-RW burner
- Seven USB 2.0, two Firewire, one VGA, one headphone, one microphone, one PCMCIA, multiformat memory card reader, composite video, S-Video
- Built-in 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem
- Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
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Editorial Review:Intel dual-core processor delivers robust performance for running multiple, demanding applications simultaneously8. Serial ATA hard drives in a RAID 0 configuration delivers incredible hard drive speeds. DVD+R Double Layer/DVD?RW3 drive provides data storage of up to 8.5GB on one Double Layer DVD disc. PCI Express Video graphics capabilities enable cinematic-quality effects and color.Bringing Sony's professional audio, video and broadcast expertise directly to your PC, so you can create, manage, edit and archive video, music and photos like a Pro. Capture and edit high-definition camcorder video. Turn your old VHS and 8mm videos into high-quality DVDs3 with Click to DVD creation software. Watch and record high-quality TV. Master your own audio recordings, or digitize your old records and tapes, with Sony's original SonicStage Mastering Studio software. The VAIO RA Digital Studio PC empowers your creativity and entertainment.Enjoy the high-quality TV viewing experience that you've come to expect from Sony. Watch and record all of your favorite shows with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 enhanced by Sony's Giga Pocket engine. It's convenient and easy with on-screen program listings and navigation. Create a digital library for personal viewing at your convenience. It's TV on your schedule.Sony's revolutionary liquid-cooling system and advanced noise-reduction technology ensures premier performance without the heat or noise of traditional PC designs and cooling fans. A unique liquid-flow heat pipe draws heat away from the processor, while air-intake from the desktop tower's mid-section maximizes airflow and optimizes acoustics. The result: cool, quiet and reliable performance from an incredibly powerful desktop computer.
The Sony VAIO VGC-RA840G Digital Studio PC provides the multimedia muscle for your next-generation A/V entertainment demands. Edit high-definition camcorder video, master your own music recordings, and turn your home movies into high-quality DVDs. The Intel Pentium D dual-core processor delivers robust performance for running multiple, demanding applications simultaneously. You can also watch and record all of your favorite shows with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, enhanced by Sony's Giga Pocket engine. The VGC-RA840G features an extra large 250 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), a multiformat, dual-layer DVD/CD burner, multimedia memory card reader, and a wealth of preinstalled Sony multimedia software. It also features Sony's revolutionary liquid-cooling system and advanced noise-reduction technology, ensuring premier performance without the heat or noise of traditional PC designs and cooling fans. A unique liquid-flow heat pipe draws heat away from the processor, while air-intake from the desktop tower's mid-section maximizes air flow and optimizes Acoustics. The result: cool, quiet and reliable performance. The Basics
- Hard Drive: The extra-large 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM) offers a wealth of storage space, perfect for storing a vast multimedia collection or for editing digital video.
- Processor: The 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium D 820 dual-core processor is one of the strongest processors currently available (as of May 2005). The next generation in PC computing performance and power, dual-core processors can easily handle demanding multitasking multimedia needs, from high-end video editing to the most processor-intensive immersive 3D game. Each core has 1MB of L2 cache onboard (for a 2 MB total), and the two cores share an 800MHz front-side bus.
- Memory: The 1 GB of installed RAM is quite speedy (PC2-4200, 533MHz), but you'll want to maximize the 2 GB available total (which is a bit small considering the horsepower of this PC).
- CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, the VGC-RA840G multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer (DL) DVD+R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. It features 16x DVD+R/-R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 6x DVD+R DL, 16x DVD-ROM, 40x CDR, 24x CD-RW, and 40x CD-ROM ROM speeds. This desktop also has an additional 16x DVD-ROM drive.
- Keyboard & Mouse: This desktop comes with an infrared wireless keyboard and wireless optical mouse.
Screen, Graphics and Sound
The ATI Radeon X300 SE is a strong performer, powerful enough to run one large virtual screen across two displays. It features 128 MB of dedicated video RAM, S-Video and the higher-fidelity DVI connections out, and PCI Express x16 support, which enables graphics to process faster. It also features the integrated Intel High Definition audio chip (Azalia), featuring THX certification and 8 channels for full Dolby 5.1/6.1/7.2 surround sound with Dolby Pro Logic IIx. Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The VGC-RA840G has three PCI expansion slots (all occupied), two external 5.25 drive bays (occupied), 1 external 3.5 drive bay (occupied), 3 internal 3.5 drive bay (2 occupied), one HP Personal Media Drive bay (available), two standard PCI slots (one available), one PCI x16 Express slot (occupied), and the following external ports: - 7 USB 2.0 ports (4 in rear, 3 in rear) for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 2 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link; 1 front and 1 back) ports for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
- 2 PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice
- 1 VGA monitor port
- Composite video, S-Video, and audio inputs
- Multiformat memory card reader on the front, compatible with CompactFlash (Type I and II), MicroDrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro/Duo, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital, and XD Picture Card
It includes 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). Preloaded System and Software
The pre-installed Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is essentially Windows XP Professional Edition with a variety of tools to help you to create, organize, and enjoy digital media ranging from music to home movies to photo slide shows. Record and watch your TV programs with the Personal Video Recorder (PVR) powered by Giga Pocket Engine, which makes it easy and convenient to record upcoming programs and entire series via on-screen program listings and navigation. Create a digital library for personal viewing whenever you want to watch. It also comes loaded with a bevy of Sony multimedia software: Click to DVD (DVD creation), PictureGear Studio (digital photo), SonicStage (digital music), SonicStage Mastering Studio (audio mastering/remastering), Vaio Media (network file sharing), and DVgate Plus (digital video). Other preloaded software includes Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop Album, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Microsoft Works 8.0, Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Intervideo WinDVD, Sonic RecordNow, Norton Internet Security (with 90-day subscription), and Intermute SpySubtract (with 30-day subscription). Dimensions and Weight
This desktop measures 7.4 x 15.6 x 15.3 inches (WxHxD). What's in the Box
This package includes the VGS-RA840G Digital Studio desktop PC, surround sound speakers, IR remote control, IR blaster, keyboard, mouse, and power cord. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.
Average Rating: 
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Why does the top part saying this comp has 2gb RAM max, while the Specs below saying 4gb RAM max? Which one is correct?
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I have had my Sony for over a year now and I love it. It's very user friendly. My Sony crashed a year ago today. I lost everything on the computer and quickly took my computer in to Circuit City as that's where I bought it and they told me that the harddrive had crashed. Then I called Sony support to see what my options were as it was still under warranty. They walked me though steps to try to fix the computer, which didn't work and then decided that I needed to reformat my harddrive and overnighted ... Read More
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Purchased 1 month ago as a floor model. Saved $200 over lowest price on internet. I'm a photographer and nothing that I run seems to bother it. It's very stabile, even though I don't have much expierence with XP/MCE. This is my first Sony, usually buying Dell or Compaq in the past. The minute it causes problems, you will be the first to know. Buy it. The features are incredible and it currently seems to be crash proof.
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great pc
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This computer is a gamer's dream PC! Too bad it's so expensive... :(
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