Sony VAIO VGC-V620G Desktop PC (Intel Pentium 4 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Dbl Layer DVD+R/DVD+/-RW Drives)

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.7 x 17.4 x 11.3 inches ; 32.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 46.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009ICAME
• Item model number: VGC-V620G
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 19, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sony VAIO VGC-V620G TV-PC brings exceptionally high-quality television to your desktop computer. With Sony's original Motion Reality and XBRITE technologies, you'll enjoy the same viewing experience as you do on the Sony television in your living room. And, when you're feeling creative or ready to work, simply bring out the wireless keyboard and mouse to experience uncompromising computing performance. You can also record your favorite TV programs to the hard drive using the Giga Pocket personal video recorder (PVR) software or save them for later viewing by burning a DVD via the dual-layer, multiformat DVD+/-RW drive. Other features include a hyper-threaded 3.4 GHz Pentium 4 processor, spacious 250 GB hard drive, 1 GB of installed RAM, integrated 54g wireless networking, and a wide assortment of Sony multimedia software for editing and managing your digital content.

The Basics

• Hard Drive: It comes with a 250 GB Ultra ATA hard drive (7200 RPM), which will store hundreds of hours of recorded TV programming and digital audio. You can boost your storage space by adding optional external hard drives via the USB 2.0 or Firewire ports.
• Processor: The hyper-threaded 3.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor 550 allows a single CPU system to behave in some aspects like a dual-CPU system, helping to deliver faster transistors and increased performance. It also features a 1 MB L2 cache and a blazingly fast 800 MHz front-side bus speed, which measures how fast a processor and the main memory communicate, and a 1 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.)

  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.

• Memory: The VGC-V620G maxes out its RAM capacity with 1 GB of installed PC-3200 DDR RAM (400 MHz). You'll be able to easily handle complex, immersive worlds in your favorite video games and edit digital video, but there's no room to grow any further.
• CD/DVD Drive: Offering the latest in DVD writing technology, the multiformat DVD/CD drive is compatible with both DVD+ and DVD- disc formats as well as dual-layer DVD+R discs, which can store up to 8.5 GB of data. For DVD-RW discs, it has a 8x write/4x rewrite speed, while for DVD+RW discs it has a 8x write/4x rewrite speed (DVDs are read at 8x). For double-layer DVD+R, it has a 2.4x write speed. For CDs, it has a 24x write/rewrite/read speed.
• Keyboard & Mouse: This TV-PC comes with a wireless keyboard and optical mouse, as well as an IR remote control.

Screen, Graphics and Sound
The Nvidia GeForce FX Go5700 supports playback of high-definition content. You'll enjoy an immersive cinematic experience when playing back DVDs as well as smooth gameplay. It features 128 MB of dedicated DDR video RAM. The flat-panel 17-inch screen has a 1280 x 1024 pixel resolution. The integrated audio card offers 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible audio through the internal speakers.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The VGC-V620G has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. For expansion, this TV-PC has a good variety of external and video connections, including:

• 4 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 2 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals (both 4-pin)
• 1 S/PDIF out
• 2 PS/2 ports for connecting keyboards and mice
• 1 VGA/DVI monitor port
• Composite and S-Video video/audio inputs (front and rear)
• 1 microphone, 1 headphone, 1 line-in
• 1 infrared port for remote control
• 1 RF in
• Memory Stick reader, compatible with Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, and Memory Stick DUO
• 1 PCMCIA (Type I/Type II card slot with CardBus support)

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Fast Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 operating system with Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. Record and watch your TV programs with the Personal Video Recorder (PVR) powered by Giga Pocket Engine, which makes it easy and convenient to record upcoming programs and entire series via on-screen program listings and navigation. It also comes loaded with a bevy of Sony multimedia software: Vaio Zone with WinDVD (for watching DVD movies), Click to DVD (DVD creation) PictureGear Studio (digital photo), SonicStage (digital music), Vaio Media (network file sharing), and DVgate Plus (digital video). Other preloaded software includes Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Microsoft Works 8.0 (with word processing, spreadsheet, and calendar), Norton Internet Security (with 90-day subscription), and SpySubtract.

Dimensions and Weight
The VGC-V620-G measures 19.1 x 15.7 x 11.3 inches (WxHxD) and weighs approximately 29 pounds.

What's in the Box
This package contains the Sony Vaio VGC-V620G TV-PC, IR remote control and receiver, wireless keyboard, and wireless optical mouse. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.

Product Description

Includes: IR remote control & receiver, wireless keyboard, wireless optical mouse, Microsoft Windows XP Home with Service Pack 2, Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition, Photoshop Elements 2.0, Works 8.0, Office 2003 (60-day trial student/teacher edition), Quicken 2005 New User Edition, & more Sony VAIO(R) VGC-V620G Desktop PC - This desktop Computer features Sony's Giga Pocket. The Giga Pocket let's you watch and record TV on your computer, as well as capture video. Coupled with the included DVD writer, you can capture old VHS tapes to make your own DVD movie! And with the 3.4E GHz Intel Pentium 4 Processor 550, 1GB of PC3200 DDR SDRAM, and a 250GB hard drive, you have plenty of power and room for capturing video, and much more! 1GB of PC3200 DDR SDRAM NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5700 AGP 8x graphics with 128MB of memory Giga Pocket MPEG2 Realtime Encoder board with TV Tuner and Motion Reality technology DVD Writer - (write speeds) up to 2.4x Double Layer DVD+R, 8x DVD+R, 8x DVD-RW, 4x DVD+RW, 4x DVD-RW, 24x CD-R, & 24x CD-RW DVD Writer - (read speeds) up to 8x DVD-ROM & 24x CD-ROM 56k v.90 Fax Modem Memory Reader - Memory Stick, Memory Stick(R) PRO, & Memory Stick(R) Duo 1 PCMCIA Type I/II PC Card Slot (CardBus support) Ports - 10/100 Ethernet Port, 4 USB 2.0, 2 4-pin FireWire, 1 S/PDIF Out, Composite S-Video/Audio Inputs (front & rear), Headphone Out, Microphone Out, 1 RF Input, & 1 Line-In Unit Weight - 32 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sony Desk Top-Vaio Model VCG-V620G Review, September 24, 2005

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JRS (St. Paul, Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony VAIO VGC-V620G Desktop PC (Intel Pentium 4 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, Dbl Layer DVD+R/DVD+/-RW Drives) (Personal Computers)

Outstanding computer! Technically very easy to set up. Out of the box and operating "wireless" within 20 minutes. Great screen for computing, TV and DVD-CD uses. The 20 inch screen is well worth the extra dollars. A "slight" inconvenience, discovered after one month of use, that being two of the connection ports (cable & dial up phone) are difficult to see and access without "carefully" turning the (CPU/monitor)on it's face. Don't let the price get in the way of this fast, great to work with and look at computer (CPU/Monitor/DVD-CD Player/TV all in one.

Enjoy!