Sony Vaio JS Series All-In-One
October 20th 2008 17:52
Category: Computers and Laptops
Sony has released the Vaio JS series desktop, which is meant to be Sony's all in one computer PC. The Vaio JS series has a larger monitor yet takes up less desk space as some of your other desktop PCs that are available. There are a few things that I personally don't like, but at the same time, if you're just looking for a new computer to upgrade, you may want to consider the Sony Vaio JS series all in one computer.
For those who are looking for a computer that has super high quality sound for media, you may want to consider the Vaio JS1 PC because its Sound Reality software and music editing programs, you'll be able to mix and match your own CDs, which is definitely a highlighted point for those of you who are trying to make it in the music world. Your first demo CDs need to be high quality.
The other feature that I particularly think most of us will like is the built in motion eye webcam, which is great for video blogging, chatting, and conferencing.
• The $1,100 model played around was very responsive, even with multiple apps open. Getting 4GB of RAM in the base config is a good move by Sony, that area being the one computer makers often skimp painfully on to drive prices down.
• Lots of inputs, with 5 USB ports (2 on the side of the display), a hardware WiFi on-off switch, S/PDIF an iLink connector and a a Memory Stick/SD card reader.
• The 500 GB hard drive, offered in all configs, is nice and expansive.
• The 20-inch, 1680 x 1050 display is pretty, but nothing fancy. Sound from the dual 3W speakers isn't going to be enough for people who like their movies and music loud.
• The case, which looks aluminum in ads, is just silver plastic. It's O.K., and doesn't detract from the minimalist design, but does make it visibly less beautiful than, say, an iMac.
• Its mouse is nasty: small, plastic and wired. The keyboard is also curiously fat.
• You won't be doing hardcore gaming, given the pairing of a E5200 Core 2 Duo CPU and Intel Mobile X4500HD video chip.
• Blu-Ray in an all-in-one desktop, especially a reasonably-priced one, is a killer. Though the Blu model is more expensive ($1,400) you also get a much faster CPU too. With an E8400, it should beat any iMac in productivity performance apart from the 3 GHz 24-incher, which is $850 more.
First impression: Sony's JS offers very strong hardware fundamentals for the price, though the trim, including peripherals, aren't perfect. Consider as an alternative to the iMac or HP's own AIO if you want Blu or powerful specs without having to pay too much.Sony JS series all-in-one
Full specs:
VGN-JS1E/S
- Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor E7200
- OS: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
- Memory: 3072MB (2048MB 1024MB)
- HDD: 500GB
- Others: WLAN 802.11b/g/Draft n & Camera
- Screen: 20.1” X-black LCD with multiple lamp technology, WSXGA (1680x1050)
- Optical: DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM
- Graphics: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
For those who are looking for a computer that has super high quality sound for media, you may want to consider the Vaio JS1 PC because its Sound Reality software and music editing programs, you'll be able to mix and match your own CDs, which is definitely a highlighted point for those of you who are trying to make it in the music world. Your first demo CDs need to be high quality.
The other feature that I particularly think most of us will like is the built in motion eye webcam, which is great for video blogging, chatting, and conferencing.
• The $1,100 model played around was very responsive, even with multiple apps open. Getting 4GB of RAM in the base config is a good move by Sony, that area being the one computer makers often skimp painfully on to drive prices down.
• Lots of inputs, with 5 USB ports (2 on the side of the display), a hardware WiFi on-off switch, S/PDIF an iLink connector and a a Memory Stick/SD card reader.
• The 500 GB hard drive, offered in all configs, is nice and expansive.
• The 20-inch, 1680 x 1050 display is pretty, but nothing fancy. Sound from the dual 3W speakers isn't going to be enough for people who like their movies and music loud.
• The case, which looks aluminum in ads, is just silver plastic. It's O.K., and doesn't detract from the minimalist design, but does make it visibly less beautiful than, say, an iMac.
• Its mouse is nasty: small, plastic and wired. The keyboard is also curiously fat.
• You won't be doing hardcore gaming, given the pairing of a E5200 Core 2 Duo CPU and Intel Mobile X4500HD video chip.
• Blu-Ray in an all-in-one desktop, especially a reasonably-priced one, is a killer. Though the Blu model is more expensive ($1,400) you also get a much faster CPU too. With an E8400, it should beat any iMac in productivity performance apart from the 3 GHz 24-incher, which is $850 more.
First impression: Sony's JS offers very strong hardware fundamentals for the price, though the trim, including peripherals, aren't perfect. Consider as an alternative to the iMac or HP's own AIO if you want Blu or powerful specs without having to pay too much.Sony JS series all-in-one
Full specs:
VGN-JS1E/S
- Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor E7200
- OS: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
- Memory: 3072MB (2048MB 1024MB)
- HDD: 500GB
- Others: WLAN 802.11b/g/Draft n & Camera
- Screen: 20.1” X-black LCD with multiple lamp technology, WSXGA (1680x1050)
- Optical: DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM
- Graphics: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
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