Entered CNET Catalog:
07/30/2003
SKU: PCVW30
Manufacturer: Sony Electronics, Inc.
Manufacturer description
The all-new VAIO W Series desktop is back with a faster Intel Pentium 4 2.0GHz processor and a large 80GB hard drive to store all your photos and music files. The VAIO W Series PC is a unique blend of design and performance created to fit into any lifestyle. In your bedroom, it's a clock and stereo system. In the living room, it's a wide screen LCD for watching DVD movies. In the den, it's a powerful PC. And in the kitchen, it's to show off to your friends! Design life with a VAIO W Series PC.
User opinions
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User Rating:
7/10
the best for media useby - January 17, 2005
Pros: beautiful sound, amazing image, fast, easy to use, perfect for enjoyng music while working, good aspect
Cons: doesn't have lpt port, not enough usb ports
Review:
Tips on Sony VAIO PCV-W30 - P4 2 GHz - 15.3"
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Sony VAIO PCV-W30 - P4 2 GHz - 15.3" specifications
- General
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Type
Personal computer
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Recommended Use
Home use
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Product Form Factor
All-in-one
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Built-in Devices
Keyboard
, Stereo speakers
, Display
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Width
19.2 in
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Depth
7.5 in
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Height
10.9 in
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Weight
20.9 lbs
- Processor
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Type
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
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Installed Qty
1.0
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Max processors supported
1.0
- Cache Memory
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Type
L2 cache
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Installed Size
512.0 KB
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Cache Per Processor
512 KB
- Mainboard
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Chipset type
SiS650
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Data bus speed
400.0 MHz
- RAM
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Installed Size
512.0 MB / 1.0 GB (max)
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Technology
DDR SDRAM
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Memory speed
266.0 MHz
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Memory specification compliance
DDR266/PC2100
- Storage Controller
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Type
1.0 x IDE - Integrated
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Controller interface type
ATA-100
- Storage Controller (2nd)
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Type
None
- Storage
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Floppy drive type
None
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Hard Drive
1.0 x 80.0 GB - Standard - ATA-100
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Hard Drive (2nd)
None
- Optical Storage
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Type
CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - IDE
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CD / DVD read speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
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CD / DVD write speed
16x
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CD / DVD rewrite speed
10x
- Optical Storage (2nd)
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Type
None
- Storage Removable
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Type
None
- Monitor
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Monitor Type
LCD display
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Diagonal Size
15.3 in
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Max Resolution
1280 x 768
- Graphics Controller
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Type
Integrated
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Graphics Processor / Vendor
SiS Real256
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Video Memory
Shared video memory (UMA)
- Audio Output
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Type
Sound card - Integrated
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Speaker(s)
2.0 x Right / left channel
- Input Device
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Type
Keyboard
, Mouse
- Audio Input
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Type
None
- Telecom
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Modem
Fax / modem
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Max transfer rate
56.0 Kbps
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Protocols & Specifications
ITU V.90
- Cluster
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Cluster Storage Controller
None
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Storage:Type
None
- Networking
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Networking
Network adapter
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Data Link Protocol
Fast Ethernet
, Ethernet
- Printer
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Type
None
- Expansion / Connectivity
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Expansion Bays Total (Free)
None
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Expansion Slots Total (Free)
1.0 ( 0.0 ) x Memory - Socket 478
, 2.0 ( 2.0 ) x PC Card - Type II
, 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x Processor
, Memory Stick
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Interfaces
1.0 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
, 1.0 x Headphones - Phone line - RJ-11
, 1.0 x Hi-Speed USB - Output - Mini-phone 3.5 mm
, 3.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
, 2.0 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - 4 pin USB Type A
, 1.0 x Microphone - 4 pin FireWire
, 1.0 x Modem - RJ-45
- Miscellaneous
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Compliant Standards
ACPI
- Power
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Power device type
Power supply
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Voltage Required
AC 120 V
- Operating System / Software
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OS Provided
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Software
AOL
, Adobe Premiere LE
, Adobe Photoshop Elements
, Microsoft Money 2003
, EarthLink TotalAccess
, Sony DVgate Plus
, Microsoft Works 7.0
, MSN 8
, Microsoft Encarta Online
, RealOne Player
, McAfee SecurityCenter
, Sony PictureGear Studio
, VAIO Support Agent
, MoodLogic 2.5
, Quicken 2003 New Users Edition
, Netscape Navigator
, Sony SonicStage
, Microsoft Age of Empires II
, Apple QuickTime
, Adobe Acrobat Reader
, VAIO Media
- Manufacturer Warranty
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Service & Support
1 year warranty
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Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - Phone consulting - 1 year
, Technical support - Parts and labor - 1 year
- Sustainability
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EPA Energy Star Compliant
Yes