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Sony VAIO RB53

Model number: VGC-RB53

Powerful Performance and Versatility.

The VAIO® RB Desktop is loaded with the software and hardware you need for your growing multimedia entertainment demands and everyday essential computing needs. The stylish, modern and sleek design compliments any room in your home or office.

Keep your digital photos organized and ready for sharing.

With PictureGear Studio™ software, you can simply transfer your photos from your digital camera using the USB or i.LINK®7 ports, or any one of a variety of multimedia cards. Then edit and organize them into albums, create slideshows, or easily condense and e-mail them to your family and friends.

Creating high-quality DVDs is at your fingertips.

With Click to DVD™ creation software and the DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive, creating high-quality DVDs is just one click away.5 Create or record up to 8.5GB of home videos, music or digital photos, or up to 4 hours of MPEG2 video on one Double Layer DVD disc.

Ready for your creativity.

The VAIO® RB Desktop comes loaded with the tools you need to create, manage, share and enjoy your digital photos, home videos, movies and music. Intuitive. Versatile. Empowering. Ready for your digital lifestyle.

Product Specifications

Software

  • Operating System : Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2)
  • Internet Services : America Online® (90-Day Subscription: For new users only)
  • Anti-Virus and Recovery Software : Norton® Internet Security™ (90-Day Subscription: Norton AntiVirus™, Norton™ Personal Firewall, Norton™ Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam™, Norton™ Parental Control) Intermute™ SpySubtract™ (30-Day Subscription) VAIO® Recovery Wizard VAIO® Support Central VAIO® Update
  • Supplied Software : Corel® Word Perfect® InterVideo® WinDVD® Intuit® Quicken® 2005 New User Edition (Previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade) Roxio® DigitalMedia SE
  • Sony® Original Software : Click to DVD® - DVD Creation DVgate Plus™ - Digital Video Image Converter - PSP Transfer PictureGear Studio™ - Digital Photo SonicStage® - Digital Music VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing

Memory

  • Type : DDR
  • Installed : 512MB (PC-3200)
  • Maximum : 2GB
  • Speed : 400MHz

Expansion Bays

  • 5.25" Half-Height : 2 (1 occupied)
  • 3.5" (External) : 1 (occupied)
  • 3.5" (Internal) : 4 (1 occupied)

Inputs and Outputs

  • Ethernet Port : 1
  • Headphone Jack : 1
  • i.LINK® Interface : 2 (4-pin Front/6-pin Rear7)
  • Memory Stick® Media Slot : 1
  • Modem Jack : 1
  • Secure Digital Slot : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • Parallel Port(s) : 1
  • PS/2® Port : 2 (Rear) (for Mouse/Keyboard)
  • USB Port(s) : 6 (2 Front/4 Rear) (2.0 compliant)
  • VGA Output(s) : 1

Power

  • Power Management : ACPI 1.0 Compliant
  • Power Requirements : 100-120
  • Power Consumption : 305W (max.)

General

  • Computer Type : Desktop
  • Type of Use : Tower
  • Pointing Device : PS/2® Mouse

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty : 1 Year3
  • Telephone Support : 1 year (toll-free assistance, available 24-hours, 7-days-a-week)4
  • Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com
  • Onsite Service : 1 Year3

Hard Drive

  • Capacity : 200GB2
  • Speed : 7200rpm
  • Interface : Serial ATA

Expansion Slots

  • Multimedia Card Reader : Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ Memory Stick Duo™ Compact Flash® (Type I andType II) SD/MultiMediaCard™ SmartMedia™/xD Picture Card®6
  • PCI Slot : 2 (1 occupied)
  • x16 PCI Express : 1 (vacant)

Networking/Modem

  • Ethernet Protocol : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Ethernet Speed : 10/100
  • Modem Type : V.90 compatible data/fax modem (RJ-11)

Weights and Measurements

  • Weight (Approx.) : 25.35 lbs. (weight is approximate and may vary)
  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 7.13”(W) x 16.9”(H) x 15.24”(D)

Hardware

  • Keyboard : VAIO® Keyboard

Processor

  • Type : Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 630
  • Speed : 3GHz1
  • Front Side Bus Speed : 800MHz
  • L2 Cache : 2MB
  • Technology : Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

Optical Drive #1

  • DVD+R DL Write : 4x (max.)
  • DVD+R Write : 16x (max.)
  • DVD+RW Write : 8x (max.)
  • DVD-R Write : 16x (max.)
  • DVD-RW Write : 6x (max.)
  • CD-R Write : 40x (max.)
  • CD-RW Write : 24x (max.)
  • DVD±RW : yes5
  • CD Read : 40x (max.)
  • DVD Read : 16x (max.)

Graphics

  • Processor : Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900
  • Video RAM : 128MB (max.) (dynamically allocated shared video memory)
  • Chipset : Intel® 915G
  • Interface : VGA-Out, PCI Express x16 slot (available)

Audio

  • Sound System : Digital Audio Monaural Stereo

In the Box

  • Speakers
  • VAIO® Keyboard
  • Power Cord
  • PS/2® Mouse

Product Profile

Support

VIEW FOOTNOTES


1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.

2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.

3. When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for details. Onsite Service will be provided via third -party technician to be dispatched as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some repairs may be accomplished with the self- repair kits. Onsite Service may not be available in all locations.

4. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.

5. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.

6. Does not support Memory Stick media and Memory Stick PRO media using the MagicGate function. Tested to support Memory Stick PRO media for up to 1GB. Does not support 5.0V SmartMedia media or the ID function of SmartMedia media with IDs. Does not support the SD Memory Card media copyright protection function.

7. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured to operate any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sonyadd-on hardware option except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you may choose to connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance. Some pre-installed software titles may not include full documentation. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display.

©2005 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, SonicStage, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, DVgate Plus, Picture Gear Studio, VAIO Media, Click to DVD, Like No Other, and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.

Printed in U.S.A. 8/05.

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