Sony VAIO PCV-RS310 Desktop (2.40-GHz Pentium 4, 256 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD-RW/CD-RW Drive, CD-ROM Drive)

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.9 x 7.2 x 15.6 inches ; 26.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 40 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009MJF0
• Item model number: PCV-RS310
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,579 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 11, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Targeting multimedia fans, the Sony VAIO PCV-RS310 Desktop with its built-in CD and DVD burning capabilities and generous audio-video software package, delivers strong processing power and solid general performance at a reasonable price. Businesspeople and serious gamers will either want to look elsewhere or perform after-purchase upgrades, but most home users with a penchant for music, movies, and photos should find the VAIO PCV-RS310 quite satisfactory.

Anchoring the unit is a 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 CPU. This is a relatively fast desktop processor, but Sony has opted to moderate the end price by pairing it with a minimal allotment of 256 MB PC-2100 266 MHz DDR RAM (upgradeable to 1 GB) and an Intel 845GV Integrated Graphics chipset with 64 MB shared (not dedicated) memory. Though the unit will handle all 2-D and some 3-D tasks, it won't do the latest games or breeze through instances of heavy multitasking.

Sony has equipped the VAIO PCV-RS310 with an adequate 80 GB 7200 hard disk, a 3.5-inch diskette drive, and an extremely versatile DVD-RW/CD-RW drive through which you can burn and play audio CDs, archive information, watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters and turn your home movies into DVDs. To ensure fast interaction with peripherals such as digital camcorders and cameras, scanners and external drives, the system also features four high-speed USB 2.0 ports and two i.Link (FireWire) ports, one on the rear and another at the front.

The VAIO PCV-RS310 features numerous other amenities, including a VGA monitor port, two PS/2 ports, a pair of entry-level speakers, a user-friendly VAIO keyboard, and a PS/2 wheel mouse. Sony has not included a monitor, thus allowing you to utilize your current display or select from the many alternatives currently available.

Bundled software includes Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Works 7.0, Intuit Quicken 2003, and oodles of Sony's own multimedia utilities.

From the Manufacturer

DVD burning at one great Price! The RS310 is an entry level DVD burning solution packed with all the entertainment software you'll ever need. Turn your home movies into DVD's with the included Click to DVD software and see how easy it is to convert digital video to DVD and to play it back on most standard DVD players! The RS310 also includes software to store all your music files (SonicStage) and the ability to burn your favorite songs to CD. You can also store, manage, and print your digital photos (PictureGear Studio) and enjoy those memorable moments with family and friends. The RS310 is all about performance, value, and maximum entertainment.

Features

• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
• Create Your Own DVD with Click to DVD: With the pre-installed Click to DVD software, creating a DVD with your Digital Camcorder is as easy as "Connect, Click, and Burn"!
• Innovative Software to Maximize Your Entertainment Lifestyle: The VAIO RS310 is packed with a wide variety of creative Sony Original Software including SonicStage, PictureGear Studio, and VAIO Media.
• Versatile Connectivity: Connect digital camcorders and other digital devices using the i.Link. The RS310 also features USB 2.0 ports for faster connectivity.
• Value and Performance: The RS310 features the Intel Pentium 4 Processor 2.40B GHz, 80 GB Hard Drive, and 256 MB of RAM, all at a great price!