Sony VAIO VGC-LT19U Desktop PC/TV All-In-One (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500, 2 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard Drive, Blu-Ray DVD Drive, Vista Ultimate)

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Sony Vaio VGC-LT19U Review

best computer yet, easiest setup, pure perfection

IT'S AN AWESOME COMPUTER!!!

Absolutely Love it! Beautiful to look at and excellent performance.

WOWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sony VAIO VGC-LT19U Desktop PC/TV All-In-One (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500, 2 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard Drive, Blu-Ray DVD Drive, Vista Ultimate)

Manufacturer: Sony IT
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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Product Features:

All-in-one desktop PC with 22-inch LCD and ATI TV Wonder with NTSC/ATSC TV tuners and Cable Card slot; wall-mountable

2.2 GHz Core 2 Duo T7500 processor, 320 GB hard drive, 2 GB installed RAM 4 GB max), Blu-ray Disc read/write (as well as DVD and CD burning)

Quad-mode Wi-Fi LAN (802.11a/b/g/n); 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet; Nvidia GeForce Go 8400 graphics (up to 1 GB of available memory)

Connectivity: 5 USB, 1 FireWire, optical digital audio out, video input (AV, S-Video, RF), ExpressCard, PCMCIA

Pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Ultimate (with Premium and Business capabilities)

ASIN: B000W3WM06
Release Date: 2007-10-07

Product Description

All-in-one desktop PC with 22-inch LCD and ATI TV Wonder with NTSC/ATSC TV tuners and Cable Card slot; wall-mountable2.2 GHz Core 2 Duo T7500 processor 320 GB hard drive 2 GB installed RAM 4 GB max) Blu-ray Disc read/write (as well as DVD and CD burning)Quad-mode Wi-Fi LAN (802.11a/b/g/n); 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet; Nvidia GeForce Go 8400 graphics (up to 1 GB of available memory)Connectivity: 5 USB 1 FireWire optical digital audio out video input (AV S-Video RF) ExpressCard PCMCIAPre-installed with Windows Vista Home Ultimate (with Premium and Business capabilities)

Amazon.com Product Description

When space is at a premium, the Sony VAIO VGC-LT19U all-in-one desktop PC offers a slender, space-saving design that will complement your living space while also providing a powerful home computing platform with an integrated widescreen LCD display. Reminiscent of a classic glass picture frame, this remarkably thin All-in-One PC is enclosed in a transparent polycarbonate frame, giving it a stunning, floating effect. Wired connections are minimized (with the integrated Wi-Fi LAN and included wireless keyboard and mouse) to enhance its clutter-free design, and it can be wall-mounted for a chic presentation.

In addition to its computing prowess, this all-in-one desktop also doubles as a 22-inch LCD HDTV thanks to the included ATI TV Wonder digital cable tuner, which enables you to watch and record premium HD digital cable content. It offers NTSC (standard) and ATSC (high-definition) tuners as well as Cable Card support. It also features Sony's XBRITE-HiColor panel technology for brighter imagery and more vibrant colors. Video conferencing has never been easier, thanks to the integrated 1.3-megapixel Motion Eye webcam. It offers high-definition Blu-ray Disc capability, which supports full 1080p HD video as well as up to 5.1 discrete channels of uncompressed digital audio. The Blu-ray system is backwards-compatible with standard DVDs and CDs, enabling you to enjoy your digital library for years to come. The optical drive can also write a full range of disc formats, including dual-layer DVD discs.

Under the hood, VGC-LT19U is powered by the 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 processor, which provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance. It also includes Intel's 4965 AGN wireless LAN, which will connect to draft 802.11n routers and offers compatibility with 802.11a/b/g networks as well. It also features a huge 320 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (4 GB maximum), Nvidia GeForce 8400M graphics card with up to 1 GB of available video RAM, multi-format Memory Stick reader, a Secure Digital memory card slot, and Gigabit Ethernet wired networking.

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate combines all the features of Windows Vista Premium and Vista Business as well as adds extras such as multi-language packs and Secure Online Key Backup. It offers all of the features found in Windows Vista Home Premium, including Windows Media Center, Windows Movie Maker with high-definition support, and Windows DVD Maker. It also provides all of the features found in Windows Vista Business, including business networking, centralized management tools, and advanced system backup features. Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

The Basics

Processor: The Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 processor has a 2.2 GHz processor speed, super-fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and an extra-large 4 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
The Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor include:
- Smart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to provide data to the processor when and where it is needed.
- Advanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications.
- Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and idle power-management state (C-states) transitions independently per core to help save power.
- Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage.
Hard Drive: The extra large 500 GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive (7200 RPM) offers a wealth of storage space, perfect for storing a vast multimedia collection or for editing digital video. This SATA hard drive has a 3Gb/s interface speed that enables up to 300MB/s data transfer rates (double the speed of the current SATA interface of 1.5Gb/s).
Memory: The 2 GB of installed RAM (2 x 1024 MB DDR2) will satisfy many users, but this PC's two DIMM slots have a maximum 4 GB RAM capacity--perfect for high-end video editing and 3-D gaming. The additional capacity helps boost the amount of available video RAM that's shared with this notebook's video card.
DVD/CD Drive: This Sony All-in-One is capable of playing back Blu-ray Disc movies in stunning clarity, as well as playing your current library of purchased and burned disc content. It's also capable of burning HD Camcorder content in its original 1080p high-definition resolution and can store a massive amount of data on a single disc (25 GB single layer disc to 50 GB on a double layer disc). This notebook can also write standard DVD and CD media. The BD drive offers 2x speed for reading and writing BD-R/RE discs and 1.6x BD-R/RE DL (dual layer) write speed. It also offers the following write speeds for standard DVD and CD discs: 4x DVD+R DL, 4x DVD-R DL, 8x for single-layer DVD+R and DVD-R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 24x CD-R, 16x CD-RW, and 5x for DVD-RAM.
Keyboard & Mouse: The included wireless keyboard and mouse have a matching aluminum style. It also comes with a full-featured remote control for controlling both PC and TV functions.

Screen, Video & Audio
The 22-inch LCD panel has an amazing 1680 x 1050-pixel resolution. And thanks to Sony's XBRITE-HiColor panel technology, the flat-panel screen will deliver dazzling colors and sharp images whether displaying a DVD movie, television show, or web content. It delivers deep blacks and bright whites, true-to-life color, and razor-sharp detail. And with a glare filter and anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection, you'll experience a beautifully clear image.

Video is powered by the Nvidia GeForce 8400M graphics card, which provides up to 1023 MB of available RAM/video memory (256 MB dedicated video RAM) for unmatched HD video performance on a notebook PC. With support for Microsoft DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0 and High Dynamic-Range Lighting (HDR), the 8400M lets you rip through all of today's most advanced and cutting-edge games and applications.

Using the included ATI TV Wonder, you can receive NTSC (standard broadcast) and ATSC (digital, HD) signals as well as get digital cable channels with the Cable Card (available from compatible cable services). It also includes stereo speakers (3 watts apiece for 6 watts of total power) and an internal 5-watt subwoofer. The audio card includes Sony Sound Reality technology with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) support.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated quad-mode Intel Wireless 4965AGN Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). You also get super-fast wired connectivity, with a Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000).

This All-in-One PC has one internal 3.5-inch expansion bay that is 1x SATA compatible. It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 34 card slot (in addition to a PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. Here's the full list of connectivity options:

5 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
Video output: none
Audio input: 1 line-in, 1 microphone
Audio output: 1 optical digital audio, 1 headphone
1 ExpressCard/34 slot
1 PCMCIA slot (Type I/II with CardBus support)
Memory Stick/Memory Stick DUO slot (with MagicGate functionality)
Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards)
56K modem (V.90)

Operating System
The Windows Vista Ultimate operating system has it all--an advanced, business-focused infrastructure, mobile productivity, and premium home digital entertainment features. It offers all of the features found in Windows Vista Home Premium, including Windows Media Center, Windows Movie Maker with high-definition support, and Windows DVD Maker. It also provides all of the features found in Windows Vista Business, including business networking, centralized management tools, and advanced system backup features. In addition, Windows Vista Ultimate includes Extras such as:

Windows Hold'em, a poker game for players of all skill levels
Language packs for Windows multi-language interface, where users can install and use multiple languages on a single PC. Great for multi-lingual households or if you are learning a new language.
Secure Online Key Backup, where Ultimate users can store their BitLocker recovery password and Encrypting File System certificate on Windows Marketplace's Digital Locker website for access to the key anytime, anyplace, and from any computer that has an Internet connection
BitLocker Drive Preparation Tool, an automated tool which removes the complexity of setting up your PC to use this exclusive data security feature.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

Preloaded Software
Includes Sony Click to DVD (for easy DVD creation), Microsoft Works SE 9.0, Microsoft Office 2007 (60-day trial), Symantec Norton 360 All-In-One Security (with 60 days of Live Update).

Dimensions & Weight
This All-in-One measures 23.5 x 16.5 x 7 inches (WxHxD) and weighs21.4 pounds.

Power
It has a power consumption rating of 150 watts (+10 percent).

What's in the Box
This package includes the Sony VAIO VGC-LT19U all-in-one desktop PC/TV, wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, and 8cm disc adapter. It's backed by a 1-year warranty with onsite service, and 1 year of toll-free technical phone assistance.

Customer Reviews:

Sony Vaio VGC-LT19U Review.......2007-12-18

I bought this unit with the hope to replace a flat panel TV in our kitchen with a media center PC which could function as a PC and an HD capable flat panel. Good theory, bad execution. I spent hours on the phone with Sony customer service trying to make this unit function as an "HD TV". No such luck. Then the Vaio has spent the past 3 weeks with Sony because the remote wouldn't work. Comcast Digital can not make their cablecard work with the unit, so it can not display HD programming. I'd have to say that overall it's very pretty package, but completely lacking any consideration for functionality. If it won't work with Comcast, where will it work?

best computer yet, easiest setup, pure perfection.......2007-11-19

I am developing a website that got past the funding stage and am now in the real development stage. So I needed a PC that could grow with my site for the next few years. I have 3 laptops, but wanted a PC at home that serves as my central server and database as a platform for my development team, which spans across the country from Seattle to different teams in Atlanta. This is how I justified the price to myself.

Considering we will host videos online, I took the plunge and got the Blu-Ray version for two reasons:
1. Blu-Ray compresses data tighter than DVD, which makes more storage/disk space for our files that increases exponentially in time.
2. We can develop high definition (HD) videos to host online, increasing our production quality to web clients and improving on the quality of our own productions.

As for setting it up, this is the easiest experience I have had with technology to date. I'm pretty good with software, it being my profession. But hardware and networking is the bane of my career because I just can't get things to connect. So I rely on really helpful and smart guys to help me complete a task.

But this time, I ordered from Amazon and got next day delivery. I could actually carry the wide box myself (by slipping my hands beneath the taped top lid, and not by the too wide handles on the sides). I literally slid the computer out of the box and onto my desk. Done.

I gently popped the back cover off and plugged in the power cord, USB for the printer, pressed the connect button to the wireless mouse and keyboard, and setup was done! I even connected my external drive, which I use as a backup for all my laptops. Suddenly, I didn't know what to do with my time, it had all been so simple.

Then I networked my home office so that the Sony would be the central hub. I did the User Setup and all the fun things like desktop design, wallpaper, screensaver. Done. Printed successfully with my Canon Pixma printer Canon Pixma MP530 Office All-In-One Inkjet Photo Printer (that I also bought from Amazon based on its high ratings). Done.

Next, I logged onto LogMeIn.com Professional, which allows me to transfer files from all my laptops onto my Sony Vaio. It was so seemless. I now have access to all three of my laptops from my Sony "hub" and from any Internet connection. HP Pavilion DV9260US 17" Entertainment Notebook PC (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7200, 2 GB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, HD SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Ultimate)Apple MacBook Pro MA897LL/A 17" Notebook PC (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD SuperDrive)Dell Inspiron 1501, AMD Turion Dual-Core 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60 (2x2.0GHz), 1GB DDR2 SDRAM, 256MB ATI Radeon Xpress1150 video card, 60GB Harddrive, 15.4 Wide XGA LCD, CDRW/DVD combo, WiFi, Integrated NIC/Modem, Vista Home Premium

Then I connected my video camera Canon HG10 AVCHD 40GB High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (again, an Amazon purchase based on its high reviews and for my business that hosts podcasts and vblogs - video blogs). With time to kill, I played solitaire online. This while seamlessly transferring my Internet mail to Microsoft Outlook.

Everything was so easy to do, and done so well, that I actually got miffed by its simplicity. I made such a big deal about spending all weekend setting up my home office. Everything was hooked up within 15 minutes on the Friday night my computer was delivered. Saturday morning like a kid Christmas day, I got up and tackled my home office again.

Within an hour, all my laptops were networked, my printer printing, my video files transferred, my essential files transferred and organized, umpteen Solitair games played, documents created and revised. Everything. Done. I had nothing more to do.

That afternoon I went to a party, my self-esteem sky high and my business well underway. Amazing. This doesn't happen to me. But this computer is so well designed and intuitively organized, it made setup astoundingly easy. I had to write a 5-star review ASAP.

Also, I chose to purchase this very expensive equipment from Amazon and not a local retailer for these reasons.
* One is I love Amazon and rely on its User Reviews almost exclusively for purchasing decisions.
* Two is I saved $250.00 - $300.00 in shipping costs, sales tax, and gas prices by having Amazon ship it instead of another online retailer that has local stores.
* Third is so that Amazon can continue its history for me and offer accurate product recommendations, which has made my book and technology library just perfect for me.
* Fourth is I keep all my Amazon receipts when I file Schedule C for my business expenses on my yearly taxes.
* Fifth is most important to me - I saved a fortune in time by having Amazon ship it Next Day for only $1.99 with Amazon Prime. That meant I could stay at the client site and bill longer. No hellacious commute to get to the store and back. I could get it next day, a Friday, which allows me to work all weekend to set up the computer (when it only took me a couple of minutes, really).
* Sixth is that I didn't have to lug this big 'ole box but from the store home. They delivered it for me.

As a single professional woman, all of this means a whole lot to me. I don't have to relive the car mechanic and the dumb blonde routine. There is no store sales reps telling me that I don't know what I really when I really do (thanks to Amazon's User Reviews). I don't have to haul this heavy equipment everywhere myself. I don't have to pay extra in sales tax and shipping costs. Nor do I have to drive everywhere in maddening traffic.

This is a terrific computer with all the storage capacity I will need for the next few years of growth. It is cutting edge technology, which helps my site be competitive with production quality. It is an all-in-one setup with monitor, computer, wireless mouse and keyboard that integrates effortlessly and successfully. The screen size is immense and visual clarity profoundly beautiful.

This whole experience has been the best one I have had yet. Five stars isn't enough for the ease, simplicity, and success of my home office implementation. Goes to show you that if I can do this computer setup right and use it immediately, anyone can.

IT'S AN AWESOME COMPUTER!!!.......2007-11-16

THIS DESKTOP HAS A VERY SLEEK AND SLIM DESIGN, WITH A MODERN APPEAL. IT IS VERY EASY TO USE AND SIMPLE TO UNDERSTAND. WITH A VIBRANT 22 INCH SCREEN AND A FAST PROCESSING SYSTEM. OFFERS WINDOWS MEDIA CENTER WHICH IS A PLUS BECAUSE YOU CAN WATCH TV LIVE AND RECORD AT THE SAME TIME. I WOULD REALLY RECOMMEND THIS DESKTOP TO ANYONE WHO IS INTRESTED IN PURCHASING A DESKTOP.

Absolutely Love it! Beautiful to look at and excellent performance........2007-11-11

This Sony Vaio all-in-one is very nice. It was easy to set-up right out the box. It is marvelous to look at; sleek and attactive in appearance. Most of all it is simply a joy to use. I have had absolutely no problems with this PC. The screen is very nice ... crisp and clear. The PC is an extremely fast machine. No hiccups at all.

WOWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-10-21

Ok, I admit it. I'm a technofile and partial to Vaio computers in general. But NOTHING has come close to this one in a LONG TIME.

The setup is unbelievably easy. Pull it out of the box, put the batteries in, hit the connect button and you are going. In fact it was so easy that it took me a few seconds to realize that it REALLY was that easy. When it turns on and starts going, you realize that even though this isn't the HD version, you have a 22" Sony Bravia HD TV screen for your monitor! It is crystal! To the point that you can easily see bad production work on some of the cheaper DVD's. And you can really see the WHOLE spreadsheet.

Even though this can be wireless, I have mine hooked up to the house LAN and there are a whole *3* wires coming from this. No more rat's next of wires, so it can hold a place of honor, right on the center of the desk. From the back it looks like a big picture frame. All the lines are sleek and stylish, from the built in speakers, to the low profile keyboard with a built in wrist rest.

Since it was designed with Vista in mind, it uses the Operating System nicely to be EXTREMELY fast. I have a 1 year old Vaio dual core as well and the LT is probably twice as fast. I haven't played around with the integrated webcam and microphone yet-so I can't speak to them.

It also connects to Sony's Wireless Speakers and even has an Optical out port for those who want it to double as a TV/DVD player. And while the DVD does make noise when it it first inserted and settles down, it is really quiet during play.

Minor cons are that the unit takes some time coming out of sleep mode and you have to reach around the "picture frame" to press the Disc Eject button, as it has a TV style disc drive. But these are really minor compared to the overwhelming pluses.

Sony got this one right!

Sony VGC-LT19U LT HD All-in-one PC and TV

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Sony VGC-LT19U LT HD All-in-one PC and TV

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

Desktops | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics

Included Accessories - AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V17), Remote Control (2 batteries), Wireless Keyboard (4 batteries), Wireless Mouse (2 batteries), 8cm Disc Adapter and ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner (NTSC, ATSC and Cable Card Support)
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500, 2.2GHz Speed, 800mhz FSB, 4MB L2 Cache
2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300, 667MHz Speed DDR2 SDRAM, Max 4GB
500GB 7200rpm Speed, Serial ATA(TM) Hard Drive
22 Display, 16801050 Resolution WSXGA+ XBRITE-HiColor Technology

ASIN: B000W0BFSO

Product Description

The Sony VGC-LT19U VAIO(R) LT HD PC/TV is a gorgeous, cable-ready 22" widescreen HDTV with a high-performance Blu-ray Disc enabled VAIO(R) PC cleverly tucked behind its slim side panel. With a Blu-ray Disc optical drive for HD video play back and massive storage capacity, the VAIO(R) LT is an astonishing high-definition showpiece for media enthusiasts who appreciate design, performance and cutting edge technology such as Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2 GB RAM and massive hard drive tucked behind a slim and stylish LCD TV. Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate is the most complete edition of Windows Vista, with an array of advanced technologies. 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN technology offers a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range. nVidia GeForce 8400M GT GPU Graphics Processor, 1GB Total Graphics Memory TV Tuner - ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable (NTSC, ATSC and Cable Card Support) Ethernet Protocol - 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Modem Type - V.92/V.90 compatible data/fax modem (RJ-11) Wireless LAN - Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN (802.11a/b/g/n) Camera - Built-in 1.3-Megapixel Motion Eye(TM) camera and microphone Mount Design - VESA-100 Inputs and Outputs - 1x Audio Line In, 1x Ethernet Port, 1x Headphone Jack, 1x 4-pin iLink Interface, 1x Microphone Input, 1x Optical Audio Output, 5x USB Ports and 1x DC-In Operating System - Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Dimensions - Width 25.3 x Height 16.5 x Depth 7 (CPU and Display only) Weight - 21.4 pounds

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