Manufacturer: Sony Part number: VGXXL1
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CNET editors' rating:
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Design: 7.0
Features: 5.0
Performance: 3.0
Service and support: 5.0
Overall score: 5.3 (2.5 stars) - Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 7 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Sony VAIO XL1 Digital Living System
price range: $1,999.99
The Sony VAIO XL1 DLS breaks some new ground for the living-room PC, but the wonky 200-disc changer hurts its overall appeal.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 7 reviews
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15 out of 16 people found this review helpful
"Wait for the next model before even considering this unit!"
by steve-h on November 8, 2005
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4 out of 6 people found this review helpful
by anthony422 on November 21, 2005
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2 out of 4 people found this review helpful
"As close to perfect as it can get with today's DVD ripping laws."
by will4laptop on October 21, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: VGXXL1
General
- Type Media center
- Recommended Use Home use
- Desktop type Media center system
Processor
- Type Intel Pentium D 820 / 2.8 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Installed Qty 1
- Max processors supported 1
- Processor main features Intel Execute Disable Bit, Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Installed Size 2 MB
- Cache Per Processor 2 MB ( 2 x 1 MB )
Mainboard
- Chipset type Intel 945P Express
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
RAM
- Installed Size 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory Speed 533 MHz
- Memory Specification Compliance PC2-4200
- Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
Storage Controller
- Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
- Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
Storage Controller (2nd)
- Type 1 x IDE - Integrated
- (2nd) storage controller interface type ATA-100
Storage
- Hard Drive 1 x 200 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
- Hard Drive (2nd) None
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (+R DL) - IDE
- CD / DVD write speed 40x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD+R DL)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
- Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- Write Speed 24x
- Rewrite Speed 24x
Storage Removable
- Type None
Monitor
- Monitor Type None.
Multimedia Functionality
- TV tuner type Analog TV
Graphics Controller
- Type PCI Express x16
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 6200 TurboCache supporting 256MB
- Video Memory 64 MB DDR SDRAM
Audio Output
- Type Sound card - Integrated
- Audio output compliant standards AC '97
Input Device
- Type Keyboard
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Integrated
- Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) 3 ( 2 ) x 3.5 in
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16, 1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick Duo, 1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card, 1 ( 1 ) x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II, 1 ( 1 ) x xD-Picture Card, 1 ( 1 ) x SmartMedia Card, 1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick Pro
- Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm
Printer
- Type None
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Remote control
- Cables Included ( 1 pcs.), ( 1 pcs.), ( 1 pcs.), Power cable ( 2 pcs.)
- Compliant Standards ACPI
Power
- Power device type Power supply
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Operational power consumption 305 Watt
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
- Software VAIO Media, VAIO Update, Sony SonicStage, Sony DVgate Plus, InterVideo WinDVD, Sony Click to DVD, Microsoft Works 8.0, Sony Image Converter, VAIO Recovery Wizard, VAIO Support Central, Roxio DigitalMedia SE, Adobe Premiere Standard, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Sony SonicStage Mastering Studio, Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2003 Student and Teacher Edition (Trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year - On-site, Limited warranty - Phone consulting - 1 year
Card Reader
- Card reader Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro, CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1
Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
