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Sony VAIO RA842G

Model number:

VGC-RA842G - Clearance

The power you need for the most demanding A/V applications.

Intel® dual-core processor delivers robust performance for running multiple, demanding applications simultaneously8. Serial ATA hard drives in a RAID 0 configuration delivers incredible hard drive speeds. DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW3 drive provides data storage of up to 8.5GB on one Double Layer DVD disc. PCI Express Video graphics capabilities enable cinematic-quality effects and color.

Innovative Industrial Design.

Sony's revolutionary liquid-cooling system and advanced noise-reduction technology ensures premier performance without the heat or noise of traditional PC designs and cooling fans. A unique liquid-flow heat pipe draws heat away from the processor, while air-intake from the desktop tower's mid-section maximizes air flow and optimizes acoustics. The result: cool, quiet and reliable performance from an incredibly powerful desktop computer.

Enjoy the high-quality TV viewing experience that you've come to expect from Sony.

Watch and record all of your favorite shows with Microsoft® Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 enhanced by Sony's Giga Pocket® engine. It's convenient and easy with on-screen program listings and navigation. Create a digital library for personal viewing at your convenience. It's TV on your schedule.

Ultimate A/V Entertainment.

Bringing Sony's professional audio, video and broadcast expertise directly to your PC, so you can create, manage, edit and archive video, music and photos like a Pro. Capture and edit high-definition camcorder video. Turn your old VHS and 8mm videos into high-quality DVDs3 with Click to DVD™ creation software. Watch and record high-quality TV. Master your own audio recordings, or digitize your old records and tapes, with Sony’s original SonicStage® Mastering Studio software. The VAIO® RA Digital Studio™ PC empowers your creativity and entertainment.

Product Specifications

Software

  • Operating System : Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition 2005
  • Sony Original Software : Click to DVD™ - DVD Creation SonicStage® Mastering Studio - Audio Mastering & Remastering PictureGear Studio™ - Digital Photo DVgate Plus™- Digital Video SonicStage® - Digital Music VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing Image Converter - PSP Transfer
  • Other Software Applications : Adobe® Premiere® Standard Edition Adobe® Photoshop® Elements® 3.0 Microsoft® Works 8.0 - Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Calendar, Scheduling, Contact Management, and Database Microsoft® Office 2003 60-Day Student/Teacher Edition Trial Intuit Quicken® 2005 New User Edition (Previous Quicken Users may require additional upgrade) InterVideo® WinDVD® Sonic RecordNow!® 7
  • 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® Control Center VAIO® Update
  • Online Center : America Online® 90-Day Trial - For new users only

Hardware

  • Processor : Intel® Pentium® D Processor 830 (3GHz1, 2MB L2 Cache)
  • Front Side Bus Speed : 800MHz
  • Chipset : Intel® 945P
  • Memory : 1GB PC2-4200 533MHz DDR2 (Expandable to 2GB)
  • Hard Drive : 500GB2 7200rpm SATA in RAID 0 configuration
  • Graphics : NVIDIA® Graphics GeForce™ 6600 256MB DDR SDRAM
  • Graphics Interface : TV-Out / VGA-Out / DVI-D Out 16x PCI Express Giga Pocket® MPEG2 Realtime Encoder board with TV Tuner
  • Optical Drive : DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive3 Double Layer +R DVD+R DL write (6x MAX) DVD±RW3 DVD-R write (16x MAX), DVD-RW write (6x MAX) DVD+R write (16x MAX), DVD+RW write (8x MAX) CD-R write (40x MAX), CD-RW write (24x MAX)
  • Additional Optical Drive : DVD-ROM DVD-ROM Read (16x MAX), CD-ROM Read (40x MAX)
  • Floppy Disk Drive : 3.5” 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive
  • Audio : 5.1 Channel - Intel® High Definition Audio
  • Ethernet : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Modem : V.90 compatible data/fax modem (RJ-11)
  • Expansion Slots : Multi-Media Card Reader5 (Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO/Duo™, Compact Flash® Type I andType II, SD/ MultiMediaCard™, xD Picture Card®) One x16 PCI Express (occupied by Graphics Card) Two PCI (one available) One PCI Express x1 (occupied)
  • Expansion Bays : Two 5.25” Half-Height (occupied) One External 3.5” (occupied) Three Internal 3.5” (two occupied) (Four 3.5” SATA Hard Drives can be accomodated if Floppy Drive is removed.)
  • Port Connectors : Seven USB 2.0 (three front/four rear) Two PS/2® (Mouse/Keyboard) One VGA/DVI-D Monitor Out Port One TV-Out Port One S/PDIF Out / One Parallel Port One 6pin i.LINK®4 Port (rear)/ One 4pin (front) One Headphone / One Microphone/ One Line In S-Video: Two Inputs (front and rear) Composite Video / Audio Inputs (front and rear) Coaxial Input (VHF/UHF)
  • Power Requirements : 364.7 watts max. / 100-240V ~7A (50/60Hz)
  • Power Managment : ACPI 1.0 Compliant

Weights and Measurements

  • Weight (Approx.) : 34.17 lbs. (weight is approximate and may vary)
  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 7.4"(W) x 15.6"(H) x 15.3"(D)

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty and Onsite Service : 1 Year Limited Warranty with Onsite Service6
  • Telephone Support : 1 Year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24-hours, 7-days-a-week7
  • Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com

In the Box

  • Wireless Keyboard
  • 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers
  • Wireless Mouse
  • IR Remote Control and Receiver / IR Blaster

Product Profile

Support

Product Warranty

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. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. When available. Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfifillment 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 thrid-party technician to be dispatched as needed following phone-base trouble-shooting. Some repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite Service may not be available in all locations.

7. 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.

8. Performance will vary depending on specific hardware and software in use.

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 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-Sony add-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, VAIO Digital Studio, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate Plus, PictureGear Studio, Giga Pocket, VAIO Media, Click to DVD, Like No Other, and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Realone is a trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. 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. Weights and measurements are approximate.

Printed in U.S.A. 4/05.

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