The VAIO VGX-XL3 Digital Living System from Sony is designed from the ground-up to seamlessly integrate into your home theatre setup. It combines the basic features of a computer, Blu-ray player, DVR and stereo into one compact unit.
You can use the computer to surf the web and download media, watch DVD movies, record TV shows digitally, listen to CDs and MP3 files and even play computer games. The computer is designed to be quiet so not to distract you when you are enjoying your home theatre.
Everything is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz processor and loaded with 2 GB of RAM, 2 250 GB hard drives for 500 GB of total storage and a Blu-ray burner. The computer is a great addition to your home theater; it gives you the tools to do much more than simply watch TV on your TV.
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6400
The computer is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6400, giving you the power to run software to interface with digital devices such as digital cameras, digital video cameras and MP3 players. The Dual-Core technology delivers two execution cores in one CPU, giving you better performance than a comparable single-core processor.
Windows Vista Home Premium
The computer comes preloaded with the Windows Vista Home Premium operating system from Microsoft. Vista includes the slick Aero user interface, complete with the Windows Sidebar, gadget support, Flip3D navigation and more. The Home Premium edition of Vista includes the popular Windows Media Center application. This lets your computer more easily connect to your home theater and wirelessly stream media to the Xbox 360 or another compatible media extender device.
Blu-ray Playback and Recording
The computer features a Blu-ray burner. This drive allows you to playback high definition Blu-ray movies using the included playback software by InterVideo. The computer includes software by Ulead to archive your own high-definition content to Blu-ray for backup and sharing.
Wireless Keyboard and Remote Control
A wireless keyboard with trackpad and an infrared remote control are included with the computer so that you can easily control your shows as you watch them, taking away any physical tethers to the computer as you use it to watch television or movies.
Digital Video Recorder with TV Tuner
The built-in TV tuner allows you to easily watch television from NTSC, ATSC and Digital Cable sources. When coupled with the included DVR software this allows you to record your favorite TV shows automatically, even if you aren't at home. You can then watch the shows on your computer or burn them onto a DVD to watch on your home theatre system. The installed 500 GB of storage space will hold over 300 hours of programming.
High-End TV Connections
The computer seamlessly connects to your home theater. It features HDMI 1.3a, DVI-D (using the included HDMI to DVI-D adapter) and Component video connections to for HDTV connectivity. Audio connections include a standard gold-plated line-out for connection directly to a television. You can also easily connect the computer with your existing surround sound setup by using the S/PDIF optical or coaxial connections for 5.1 channel output.
Home Theater Component Design
At first glance the computer looks like a high-end home theater component. This aesthetic look of the computer lets you easily integrate it with your existing home theater.
Digital Photo Import and Organization
The built-in 9-in-1 card reader lets you easily download your pictures from all major digital camera memory types without the hassle of connecting cables between your camera and computer. You can then view your photos from the comfort of your living room, easily sharing memories with friends and family.
Digital Video Capture and Editing
The integrated FireWire ports allow you to directly capture video from a digital camcorder to your PC. The included Click to DVD software lets you burn your home movies to DVD for friends and family to watch.
Virus Protection
The included Norton Internet Security 2007 software comes with a 60-day subscription to help you protect your computer from malicious software such as viruses and spyware. This helps to protect your computer when you are browsing the web or reading e-mail.