Sony VAIO PCV-RZ30GN2 Digital Studio PC (2.4 GHz Pentium 4, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD-RWCD-RW Combo Drive)

Features of Sony VAIO

• Intel Pentium 4 processor 2.40GHz with HT Technology

• 512MB of PC2700 DDR SDRAM

• 80GB 7200rpm Hard Drive

• nVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 8x AGP graphics with 64MB of RAM

• DVD-RW / CD-RW Drive - (DVD) Write 2x and ReWrite 1x and Read 12x / (CD) Write 8x and ReWrite 4x and Read 32x

The Sony Vaio PCV-RZ30GN2 Digital Studio desktop PC has the power and technology to become the centerpiece of your home entertainment setup. Featuring Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder, you can watch live TV and record shows for playback when you want it--you even get a remote control. It also features a 2.4 GHz Hyper-Threaded Pentium 4 processor, combo DVD-RW/CD-RW drive, a bevy of external connectors (including USB 2.0 and FireWire), an 80 GB hard drive, and 512 MB of installed RAM. The Basics Hard Drive: The 80 GB Ultra DMA hard drive offers a decent amount of storage for all your documents, digital photos, and MP3 collection, but it is smaller than what is offered with the latest PCs. Processor: A 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading technology (which allows a single CPU system to behave in some aspects like a dual-CPU system--see more in Tech Talk section below) powers the PCV-RZ30GN2 which offers more than enough speed for gaming and multimedia creation. It also has an 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) and 1 MB L2 cache. Memory: The 512 MB of built-in memory (333 MHz, DDR SDRAM) is a good start for power users. It has two memory slots in total, with a maximum memory expansion up to 2 GB (2 x 1024 MB). CD/DVD Drive: This desktop PC comes with a combo CD-RW and DVD-RW drive (for writing data and video files from your camcorder to discs). The CD-RW has 8x write, 4x rewrite, and 32x read speeds. The DVD-RW drive has 2x write, 1x rewrite, and 12x read speeds. It is not compatible with DVD+RW discs. Keyboard & Mouse: It comes with a Sony Vaio keyboard and mouse (with PS/2 connector). Sound and Graphics It features an NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 video/graphics card with 64 MB allocated video memory, which balances a good video experience with a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024. It features an integrated AC'97 (Audio Codec '97) sound card that is built into the computer's main board. Connectivity and Expansion Slots You get a wide range of connectivity options with the PCV-RZ30GN2 (including a floppy disk drive), such as three PCI expansion slots (one available), one 8x AGP (accelerated graphics port, occupied) slot and the following external ports: 8 USB 2.0 ports (4 in front, 4 in rear) for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players 2 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link; 1 4-pin in front and 1 6-pin in back) ports for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals 1 parallel port for connecting older printers and scanners 2 PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice 1 RGB monitor port 1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack 1 line-in jack It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.92), and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems). Preloaded System and Software The PCV-RZ30GN2 comes with the Windows XP Home Edition operating system, and it also features Microsoft Works (for working with word processing and spreadsheet documents) as well as a 60-day trial for Microsoft Office 2003. Record and watch your TV programs with the Personal Video Recorder powered by Giga Pocket Engine. Other preloaded Sony software includes Click to DVD (DVD creation), PictureGear Studio (digital photo), DVgate Plus (digital video), SonicStage (digital music), and Vaio Media (Network file sharing). Other preloaded software includes InterVideo WinDVD, MoodLogic 2.5 Trial, Intuit Quicken 2004 New User Edition, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple QuickTime, RealNetworks RealOne Player, Photoshop Elements, Norton Internet Security (90-day trial). Dimensions and Weight It measures 7.7 x 15.4 x 15 (W x H x D) and weighs 26.5 pounds. What's in the Box This package contains the Sony Vaio PCV-RZ30GN2 desktop PC, power cable, keyboard, and mouse. It is backed by a limited warranty for parts and labor for one year from date of purchase. Tech Talk Hyper-Threading: A Hyper-Threading processor helps a PC to run multiple demanding applications at the same time. This technology enables the processor to execute two threads (a part of a program) in parallel, boosting performance during key high-drain procedures. This results in more efficient software performance (such as faster reaction times in gaming applications) and enhanced multitasking.

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