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4.5 stars
"Very Nice Package"
Pros: Monster dual core processor, sufficient RAM, SATA drives, Dual layer DVD burner, Generous port arrangement and diversity
Cons: Use of the recovery partition caused OS corruption.
Summary: The hardware in this unit is top notch. Expandability is very nice. I installed 3 extra SATA 250Gb hard drives and set up a RAID5 array. Sony told me it could not be done, so I told them they better read the documentation of the Intel software that comes with the PC. If you want you can implement RAID10 as well.
Watch out for the recovery partition. In my opinion the factory image is flawed. In other words, use it and you are hosed. It happened to me twice. So I reinstalled using the DVD's that I demanded be sent after the first crash, and selected the option NOT to install that partition. Not a glitch since!
Forgiving the image issue, this is the best PC I have ever owned or worked on. I say that with confidence. I manage a help desk that supports 2,000 users, work with tech issues daily and I am forever working with PC and server hardware and software.
