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VAIO TP Home Theater PC - Premium Model

Model number: VGX-TP25E/B
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T8100 (2.10GHz, 3MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Series Features: Watch Blu-ray Disc™ media, watch and record HDTV and Internet-based TV
Upgrade Features: 4GB RAM, TV tuner with DVR capabilities

ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

The HD home theater entertainment PC

Watch and record HDTV, Internet-based TV, viral video and Blu-ray Disc™ movies11 on your big screen TV.

Supplied TV tuners and DVR functionality let you watch, record and store TV for on-demand viewing.

TV tuner and DVR capabilities with 500GB storage2 to record up to 50 hours of HDTV8.

Dual cable TV tuners8 with DVR capabilities let you watch one program while simultaneously recording another.

Watch viral video, manage photos and videos, surf the web and email on your big screen TV8.

Easy and convenient to digitally connect to your TV and audio equipment through an HDMI™ cable.

Powerful performance and a dynamic design

New hafnium-based processor chipset turns up the speed on multi-tasking while curbing energy consumption. The TP25 features the Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8100 (2.10GHz1, 3MB L2 Cache).

Pre-installed with Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium with a spectacular new look, instant search, built-in Windows® Media Center, and automated PC security features.

Browse the web and e-mail9 from your sofa using the wireless keyboard and remote control.
Built-in 802.11 b/g wireless LAN lets you wirelessly connect to your home network connection9.

Optimal cooling design and insulated hard drive keeps the unit whisper-quiet and cool, making it ideal for the living room.

Product Specifications

General

  • Computer Type : Digital Home
  • Type of Use : Home Theater PC

Hardware

  • Action Buttons : S1, Volume, Mute, Mail and Internet on Keyboard
  • Keyboard : Wireless Keyboard
  • Pointing Device : Electro static touch pad on keyboard

Optical Drive

  • BD-R DL Read : 1.6x max.
  • BD-R Read : 2x max.
  • BD-RE DL Read : 1.6x max.
  • BD-RE Read : 2x max.
  • BD-ROM Read : 2x max.
  • Blu-ray Disc™ Support : Yes11, 12 (BD-ROM/DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/-RAM)
  • CD Read : 24x max.
  • CD-R Write : 8x max.
  • CD-RW Write : 8x max.
  • DVD Read : 8x max.
  • DVD+R DL Write : 2.4x max.
  • DVD+R Write : 8x max.
  • DVD+RW Write : 4x max.
  • DVD-R DL Write : 2x max.
  • DVD-R Write : 8x max.
  • DVD-RAM Read : 5x max.
  • DVD-RAM Write : 5x max.
  • DVD-RW Write : 4x max.
  • DVD±RW : Yes3

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year6
  • Online and Email Support : Support available from, http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
  • Telephone Support : 1 year (toll-free assistance, available 24-hours, 7-days-a-week)7

Wireless/Networking

  • Ethernet Protocol : Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Ethernet Speed : 10Base-T/100Base-TX
  • Wi-Fi : IEEE 802.11bg9

Audio

  • Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio

Graphics

  • Chipset : Mobile Intel® PM965 Express Chipset
  • Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GT GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory of 1535MB (max.)10
  • Video RAM : 256MB dedicated video memory

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
  • HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : 1
  • Headphone Jack : 1
  • IR Output(s) : 2 (Composite outputs)
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • S/PDIF Output(s) : 1
  • USB Port(s) : 4 (2 Front/2 Rear) (2.0 compliant)
  • VGA Output(s) : 1
  • WLAN antenna : 1
  • i.LINK® Connection : 1 4pin4

Power

  • Power Requirements : 150W+10%
  • Input Voltage : AC 100-240V
  • Power Management : ACPI 1.0 Compliant

Software

  • Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium
  • Sony® Software : Click to Disc™ - DVD Creation *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

Expansion Slots

  • Multimedia Card Reader : Memory Stick®5 media supports Memory Stick PRO™ and Memory Stick Duo™ media Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) Slot
  • PCI Slot : 2 (1 available)
  • TV Tuner : High Definition digital cable tuner with CableCARD™8, ATSC and NTSC support
  • x16 PCI Express : 1 (occupied by tuners)

Hard Drive

  • Capacity : 500GB2 (500GBx1)
  • Speed : 7200rpm
  • Type : SATA

Memory

  • Installed : 4GB15 (2GBx2) PC2-5300
  • Maximum : 4GB15
  • Speed : 667MHz
  • Type : DDR2

Processor

  • Front Side Bus Speed : 800MHz
  • L2 Cache : 3MB
  • Speed : 2.10GHz1
  • Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8100

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 10.63"W x 3.58"H x 10.63"W14
  • Weight (Approx.) : 7.72 lbs.14

In the Box

  • HDMI™ Cable
  • Wireless Antenna
  • AC Adatper (VGP-AC19V15)
  • Remote Control
  • HDMI-DVI Adapter
  • AA Batteries (6)
  • AV Cable Adapter
  • Wireless Keyboard
  • S/PDIF Optical Cable
  • Power Cord
  • RF (Antenna) Cable

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

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. See actual Limited Warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty, please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.

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. The digital TV tuner supports a CableCARD™ removable security module. Contact your cable operator to receive a CableCARD compatible with your operator’s network (additional charges may apply). Not all functions that are available when using a set-top box provided by your cable operator will be supported by CableCARD (e.g., video-on-demand and pay-per-view functionality may not be supported).

9. Requires 802.11b or 802.11g compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.

10. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. Shared System Memory varies depending on the operating condition and system memory size.

11. As with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates.

12. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc or DVD disc playback, or require an HDMI™-capable TV for HD playback. Requires compatible HDTV for high definition playback.

13. Video recording to Blu-ray Disc™ media is done in MPEG2 and AVC formats.

14. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

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. Weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.

©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, like.no.other and VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Centrino and Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. CableCARD is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, 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.

Printed in U.S.A. 12/07.

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