Sony VAIO PCV-RZ32G Desktop (2.60-GHz Pentium 4 (Hyper-Threading), 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-RW/CD-RW Drive, CD-ROM Drive)

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Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 15.4 x 7.7 x 15 inches ; 30.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 40 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009MJF3
• Item model number: PCV-RZ32G
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,011 in Computers & PC Hardware (See Bestsellers in Computers & PC Hardware)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 8, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
As one of the more affordable models in Sony's wide-ranging "Digital Studio" line of PCs, the VAIO PCV-RZ32G Desktop offers high-end performance and exceptional multimedia capabilities at a considerably more palatable price point than that of power-packed siblings such as the VAIO PCV-RX34G. Capable yet relatively economical, the VAIO PCV-RZ34G could be just the ticket for those who use their computer for entertainment as well as productivity.

Outfitted with a reasonably fast 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor, 512 MB of premium PC-2700 333 MHz DDR memory (expandable to a whopping 2 GB), and a blazing 800 MHz front side bus, the VAIO PVC-RZ32G is ready for all but the most demanding 2-D chores. For improved performance in state-of-the-art 3-D applications such as games, animation and graphic design, users may wish to upgrade the enclosed 64 MB nVidia GeForce4 X440-8x video chipset.

When it comes to storing, transferring and accessing your valuable data, the VAIO PCV-RZ32G has you covered. The system is fitted with a beefy 80 GB hard disk, a 3.5-inch diskette drive for older or smaller applications, a 40-speed CD-ROM drive for listening to audio CDs and installing programs, and a DVD-RW/CD-RW drive that allows you to burn audio CDs, archive information, watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters and create your own DVDs. To ensure fast interaction with peripherals such as digital camcorders, scanners and external drives, the unit features a total of eight high-speed USB 2.0 ports and a pair of IEEE 1394 FireWire connectors -- one each on the front and rear.

The VAIO PCV-RZ32G sports numerous other amenities, including a VGA/DVI port for flat-panel displays, an S/PDIF out, two PS/2 ports, a pair of freestanding stereo speakers, a handy VAIO Smart keyboard, and a thorough package of business, leisure and entertainment software. A monitor is not included with this computer.

Product Description
Enjoy entertainment your way. With the VAIO RZ32G, you can create photo albums and slideshows and burn them to a DVD. Got lots of music files to take on the road? Why not burn your favorite tunes and keep the songs you like most on a CD. And Sony knows you have old analog videotapes that are just collecting dust. The RZ32G can import those analog video tapes and convert them into digital files as well as burning them straight to DVD. Now you can watch old home videos on your DVD player!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome PC for the money, January 21, 2007

By	Carlos B. Mangrobang "Capricorn Foto" (Fremont, CA. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this unit several years ago and I've been very happy with it. It's a solid platform worth the "Sony" investment. I've added a 2nd drive and will be upgrading memory soon. I've used it for photo & graphics manipulation. I've also used it to make movies into DVD using Sony's Movie Studio, a perfect combination with my Sony TRV70 Digital Camcorder. Yes, by now it's old technology especially with Dual Core readily available. For now, it's fine for what I need it for. Since purchase, I've connected a Samsung laser printer, a Brother Ql-500 label printer, a 320GB Hammer Storage external drive, my Panasonic Lumix digital camera, and an Iomega REV drive. Everything works great with USB, & Firewire. I love this computer!

3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT, July 13, 2003

By	David L. Simmons (Gilbert, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews

I love the performance for the price yes there is a 3.0 ghz with hyper-threading but much more expenive. I love all the software that comes with it very good i think about 700 dollars worth. 1 thing is taht the case is quite small and hard to put more memory in.