Description:
If your budget dictates an entry-level PC but you want more power, versatility and reliability than you might find in a no-name bargain basement unit, check out Sony's VAIO PCV-RX755 Desktop. Though it won't burn DVDs or efficiently play 3D games in its stock configuration, the VAIO PCV-RX755 will easily handle most day-to-day home and home office computing and won't force you to pay for more power than you may ever need. Rather than fitting the VAIO PCV-RX755 with a pricey state-of-the-art processor, Sony has selected a cost-effective yet relatively powerful 2.0 GHz Pentium 4. This capable CPU delivers plenty of raw muscle for general tasks such as word processing, finances and Internet browsing. Sony has added a generous allotment of 512 MB memory to assure strong performance during complex procedures such as multitasking. The system's 3D graphics engine, an SIS650 chipset with 32 MB of shared (not dedicated) video memory, simply doesn't have enough oomph for the latest 3D games or animation, but should suffice for less demanding 3D tasks. It should also be noted that this machine, like most desktops, is upgradeable. The VAIO PCV-RX755 features several data storage options, including a midsize 60 GB hard disk, a handy 3.5-inch diskette drive for smaller backups and older programs, and a multipurpose DVD/CD-RW drive through which you can burn and play audio CDs, archive information, and watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters. The system does not permit DVD burning. Nor does it include an IEEE 1394 port (normally used for fast data transfer from devices such as digital camcorders) or high-speed USB 2.0 facilities. Instead, Sony has furnished three USB 1.1 ports for slower but dependable data movement to and from most plug and play peripherals. Other desirable amenities include a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet connection for fast Internet and network communication, a low-speed dial-up 56K modem, a user-friendly VAIO Smart keyboard, a PS/2 mouse with convenient scroll wheel, and a pair of small desktop speakers. A display screen is not enclosed, thus allowing you to utilize your current monitor or select from the many alternatives currently available. Bundled software includes the Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system, Intuit's Quicken 2002 Basic financial center, and a wide range of Sony's own multimedia utilities.
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