Sony has created a great media PC in the shape of the VAIO PCV-V1/G. The feature set and price already make this unit stand out from the crowd, but it's the beautiful, integrated design that really shines through. Everyone who saw this little VAIO wanted one, even before they knew that it was a complete media PC. If Sony could refine Giga Pocket just a little, include built-in WiFi and integrate a carrying handle, this would be a near perfect all-in-one media PC.
ManufacturerSonyModel NameVAIO PCV-V1/GPrice inc VAT£1,209.07URLwww.sony.co.ukCPU, motherboard, memory & storageCPUIntel Pentium 4 2.8GHzSystem memory512MBHard disk size/interface & speed160GBOptical drive (speed & supported media)1x DVD-R/RW write, 16x CD-R, 8x CD-RW write, 8x DVD read, 24x CD readGraphics and soundGraphics card manufacturer & modelSiS 651Audio controller (manufacturer & model)AC97DisplayViewable diagonal size (in)15inMax resolution & refresh rate1024 x 768Modem. Network card, etcModem56k V.90Network card (manufacturer & speed)10/100MbitMisc HardwareInfrared remote control, TV TunerExpansion and portsPC Card slot(s) / Type1 x Type II PC Card SlotUSB 2.0 ports4x USB 2.0Firewire ports1xOther portsS-Video in, composite video in, stereo audio in, headphone, line-out, microphone, Memory Stick ProSoftwareOperating systemWindows XP HomeOffice packageMS Works 7OtherAdobe PhotoShop Elements 2.0, Adobe Premiere 6 LE, SonicStage, Giga PocketWarranty and accessoriesWarranty (years & type)1 Year Limited Warrenty