Sony VAIO PCV-RS210 Desktop (2.40-GHz Pentium 4, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.9 x 7.2 x 15.6 inches ; 26.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 26.5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008OUF0
• Item model number: PCV-RS210
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,192 in Computers & PC Hardware (See Bestsellers in Computers & PC Hardware)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 28, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Sony's VAIO PCV-RS210 delivers strong processing power and solid general performance at a very reasonable price. In its stock configuration, the VAIO PCV-RS210 won't allow you to burn DVD's or play the most recent 3-D games, but it's otherwise quite satisfactory for typical computer tasks.

Anchoring the VAIO PCV-RS210 is a 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 CPU. This is a relatively fast desktop processor, especially when running in conjunction with the system's generous allotment of 512 MB of memory (upgradeable to 1 GB). Sony has skimped just a bit on the 3-D capabilities by installing an Intel 845GV Integrated Graphics chipset with 64 MB shared memory. Though the unit will handle all 2-D and some 3-D tasks, it will require a graphics card upgrade to plow through the latest high-end 3-D apps.

Sony has equipped the VAIO PCV-RS210 with an adequate 80 GB 7200 hard disk, a 3.5-inch diskette drive, and a convenient DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive through which you can burn and play audio CDs, archive information and watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters. 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-RS210 features numerous other amenities, including a VGA monitor port, two PS/2 ports, a pair of freestanding stereo 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, Corel WordPerfect Office 2002, Intuit Quicken 2003, and several Sony multimedia utilities.

Product Description
Watch movies and create CDs! The RS210 has all the basics of a desktop you'd expect from Sony. Burn CDs from your collection of music files using the included SonicStage software and enjoy today's digital music lifestyle. The RS210 also includes PictureGear Studio, an easy to use software that allows you to store, manage, and print all of your digital photos. When you just want to sit back and relax, pop in your favorite movie on DVD and let the built-in DVD-ROM drive do the rest. Enjoy maximum entertainment without sacrificing performance.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Computer/Lousy Speakers, May 27, 2003

By	W. Clem (Hagerstown, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is my second Sony Computer. I bought another Sony as the first was reliable and had awesome sounding speakers. This Sony has a quality keyboard and mouse, and has performed well since purchase. Unfortunately it has one significant flaw, ...poor sounding speakers. How cheap, I saw the same "Made in China" speakers selling for six dollars a pair at a discount store. Shame on you Sony, not what I've come to expect from Sony products.