Sony VAIO VGX-TP25E/B Digital Home PC (2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard Drive, Blu-ray Drive, Vista Premium) | 
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| Brand: Sony
Category: Personal Computer
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 1821
Color: Black
Media: Personal Computers
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.1
CPU Type: Intel Core Duo
Processors: 2
System Memory: 4000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 500
Shipping Weight (lbs): 26
Dimensions (in): 18 x 16 x 16
MPN: VGX-TP25E/B
Model: VGX-TP25E/B
UPC: 027242734142
EAN: 0027242734142
ASIN: B0019C2KTW
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| Features:
| • | Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 (2.10GHz, 3MB L2 Cache) | | • | Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium OS | | • | Blu-ray Disc (BD-ROM) read HD optical drive | | • | HDMI single-cable connectivity to HDTV | | • | Cable CARD enabled TV tuners supporting Cable HDTV |
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Product Description
The well-rounded VAIO(R) TP25 Home Theater PC with Blu-ray Disc technology is a super-powerful entertainment PC for your TV. Optimal cooling design and insulated hard drive keeps the unit whisper-quiet and cool, making it ideal for the living room. Featuring dual cable HDTV tuners and DVR capabilities, the VAIO(R) TP25 Home Theater PC lets you watch one program while simultaneously recording another. Store up to 50 hours of HD programming to a massive 500GB hard drive. View pictures, DVDs and stunning Blu-ray Disc HD videos on your TV. Backed by the next-generation Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, the VAIO(R) TP25 Home Theater PC is packed with all the power you need to surf the web, watch viral video and view and record cable HD programming on your big screen TV. Browse the web and e-mail from your sofa using the built-in 802.11b/g WiFi, Wireless Keyboard and Remote Control. Pre-installed with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium with a spectacular new look, instant Search, built-in Windows Media Center, and automated PC security features. NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GT with 256MB dedicated Video Memory with up to 1535MB shared High Definition Digital Cable Tuner (NTSC,ATSC and CableCARD Support) Blu-Ray Disc Read BD-R/-RE/-ROM/DVD+-R/RW Drive with Double Layer Intel High Definition Audio 802.11b/g Wireless 10/100Base-TX Ethernet Built-in Memory Stick(R) Pro and Memory Stick(R) Duo with MagicGate(TM) Card Reader Built-in Secure Digital (SD) media slot Front Ports - 2 x USB 2.0 Back ports - 2 x USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, Headphone, Microphone, S/PDIF Output, 2 x IR Outputs, VGA, HDMI, RJ-45 Expansion slots - 2 x PCI (one available), PCI Express x16 (occupied) Approximate Unit Dimensions - 16.93 (W) x 5.08 (H) x 15.75 (D) Approximate Unit Weight - 3.5 Pounds Monitor is not included
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| Customer Reviews:
 Does what it is supposed to December 6, 2008
I just got mine. This PC does what is supposed to. Have not tested the external Video cards yet. However, this checks out for all else. Did not have any trouble connecting to my hi-def TV. It started and got set up like other Vista PCs I have bought. It is very quiet - that is a welcome change from another media center that I had assembled 5 years ago.
The ATI external cards come with warning that they run hot! To me that says why these are external. With so much heat being generated internally in a cute design that Sony put out - would have made for a noisy PC because of cooling fans. My old one was noisy for this very reason. A living room PC used primarily for playing media can not run noisy.
Only competing PC in this price range is made by Velocity Micro. That will cost more than $2000 for equivalent configuration. Other custom PCs that go into entertainment rack are more expensive.. I think that overall this is a good buy for living room PC to store and play all the media.
Only fiddle factor that I ran into is - the connecting screw for WIFI is opposite of what we are used to and I just could not connect that till I figured it out.
 Not so EASY !! December 2, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
The dual TV Tuners that come with this ARE NOT built in ! They are separate ATI tuners and need to be wired individually. ALSO, you need a "SMART CARD" from your cable company to access the Hi-Def channels. I AM waiting for a technician to come install one as i write this. Also, i did NOT receive a manual either !!!!! NOT GOOD ! NOTHING on how Vista works AT ALL. Very little on Vaio as well. You need to access manual online with a PDF File... So far, i am NOT impressed ! More to come. If the price was $3,000.00 like it has been for months, i would have sent it back already !!! Notice they DO NOT show the Tuners in the main pictures making you think they are installed within the unit ?? LOOK CLOSELY !!
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