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Sony VAIO VGC-JS450F/S 20.1-Inch Silver All-in-One Desktop PC (Windows 7 Home Premium) | 
| Brand: Sony
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $999.99
Buy New: $966.90
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Seller: ANTOnline
Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 578
Color: Silver
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.7
CPU Type: Pentium
Processors: 1
System Memory: 4
Memory Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 500
Shipping Weight (lbs): 18.7
Dimensions (in): 6.2 x 19.2 x 16.1
MPN: VGC-JS450F/S
Model: VGC-JS450F/S
UPC: 027242780408
EAN: 0027242780408
ASIN: B002PHM52W
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2.7GHz Intel Pentium E5400 Processor | | • | 4GB DDR2 800MHz Memory | | • | 500GB Serial ATA Hard Drive, Blu-ray Drive | | • | 20.1¿ (1680x1050) Widescreen Display, NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GT Graphics | | • | Genuine Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) |
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Product Description
High-performance computing meets high definition entertainment in the Sony VGC-JS450F/S all-in-one desktop computer. First off, a 500GB hard drive, 2.7GHz Intel Pentium processor, and NVIDIA GeForce 9300M graphics card team up to deliver serious multi-tasking performance. Then, the built-in optical drive lets you watch Blu-ray Disc movies on the 20.1" LCD display, as well as read and write to DVD and CD. Further, an RJ-45 ethernet port, Wi-Fi capability, and Bluetooth compatibility offer advanced networking options. Look to this VAIO computer's five USB ports for connectivity to a variety of peripherals, and to the built-in camera and microphone for keeping in touch with friends and family.
Amazon.com Product Description
Fight back against cluttered workspaces with the stylish Sony VAIO JS All-in-One desktop PC, featuring powerful computing resources and a stunning 20.1-inch widescreen display with stunning XBRITE-ECO LCD technology. The silver Sony VAIO VGC-JS430F/S has a built-in microphone and MOTION EYE camera with face-tracking technology that allows for easy communication with friends and family. And the read-only Blu-ray Disc optical drive lets you play HD Blu-ray Disc movies in crystal-clear resolution with immersive audio via Dolby Digital Live surround sound technology and the integrated stereo speakers. You can also create your own DVDs (with the DVD±R/RW drive) using Sony's Movie Store software. You choose the supplied templates and professional looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are automatically done for you. Easy to setup and even easier to use, this JS-series All-in-One includes an elegantly designed keyboard and a USB mouse. 
Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below. | 
Curb the clutter in your workspace or bedroom with the Sony VAIO JS series All-in-One PC in silver with 20.1-inch XBRITE screen (see larger image). | 
The elegant, yet simple keyboard with an isolated key design can be stored below the LCD to save space. |  | It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), supporting office applications and all the software programs routinely found in full-size notebooks. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. (Learn more about Windows 7 Home Premium below.) This desktop is powered by the 2.7 GHz Intel Pentium E5400 dual-core processor, which increases the efficiency and speed of the PC while running multiple programs and the latest multi-threaded software. Five high-speed USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire/i.LINK port are conveniently located on the back and sides for easy access and let you attach virtually all your peripherals without having to buy additional hardware. Other features include a 500 GB hard drive, 4 GB of installed RAM (8 GB maximum), Draft-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) and Gigabit Ethernet networking, S/PDIF digital audio output, NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS graphics (with 256 MB dedicated and 2015 MB of total available video memory), and integrated 3-watt stereo speakers (for 6 watts of total power). This Sony desktop is Energy Star 5.0 certified, and has received a Silver EPEAT designation for meeting standards to help reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, it is RoHS-compliant, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances. Key Features - All-in-One PC with 20.1-inch widescreen display delivers deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from almost any angle using energy-efficient LCD technology. (Learn more)
- Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. (Learn more)
- Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
- 2.7 GHz Intel Pentium E5400 processor with 2 MB L2 cache and 800 MHz front side bus (FSB) (Learn more)
- 500 GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 RPM)
- 4 GB of installed RAM (800 MHz; expandable to 8 GB)
- NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS graphics for optimized video and gaming performance (Learn more)
- Watch Blu-ray Disc movies in crystal clear resolution with the read-only Blu-ray drive; also supports reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM
- MOTION EYE webcam and microphone lets you quickly snap photos and video chat with friends and family.
- Draft-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for greater speed and range
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Integrated stereo speakers with Dolby Digital Live output
- Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
- Includes USB mouse and keyboard
- Dimensions: 19.2 x 16.1 x 6.18 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 18.7 pounds
- Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (a 1-year international service plan is also available).
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
Be ready for the next platform in wireless connectivity with the integrated quad-mode Intel Wireless 5100AGN Wi-Fi chip. Based on the draft 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, it offers up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range as existing 802.11g wireless. It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks. This desktop also provides ultra-fast Gigabit Ethernet networking (10/100/1000). Here's the full list of connection options: - 5 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
- Audio out: 1 S/PDIF digital audio and 1 headphone
- Audio in: 1 microphone/line-in
- RJ-45 port for 10/100/1000 Ethernet
- Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO slot (Standard/Duo with MagicGate functionality)
- Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards)
What's in the box
This package contains the VGC-JS430F/S All-in-One desktop PC, AC adapter and power cord, USB keyboard, USB mouse, and operating instructions. It also comes with the following software: Norton Internet Security 2009 (30-day trial); Microsoft Works SE 9.0; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day trial); VAIO Multimedia Suite includes VAIO Care for system diagnostics and maintenance, VAIO Movie Story for video creation, and VAIO Media plus for multimedia streaming
The 20.1-inch LCD panel has an amazing 1680 x 1050-pixel resolution. And Sony's XBRITE-ECO panel technology delivers brilliant colors and stunning clarity with efficient power usage, and it features an anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection and ensure a beautifully clear image from any viewing angle. Video is powered by the NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS graphics/video card, which provides 256 MB of dedicated video RAM and offers up to 2030 MB of total available graphics memory as allocated by the Windows operating system. Enabled by PureVideo HD, movies come to life with outstanding picture clarity, ultra-smooth video and vivid color. The lifelike images have up to six times the detail of standard DVD movies. Delivering state-of-the-art graphics performance, GeForce 9300M GS graphics card is sure to give you the power and performance you crave to play the hottest DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 titles. Its 16x full-screen antialiasing technology delivers superior quality along with astounding performance. This desktop also has an integrated Intel High Definition Audio card with Dolby Digital Live, which provides real-time encoding technology that converts any audio signal into a Dolby Digital bitstream for transport and playback through a home theater system. It provides Dolby Digital (5.1-channel surround sound) during movie playback and gameplay, immersing players in high-quality surround sound that puts them at the center of the action. It includes two built-in stereo speakers, each with 3 watts of output (6 watts total).
 Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. | Simplify everyday tasks | Work the way you want | Make new things possible |  |  |  | - Simplify your PC with new navigation features like Aero Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap.
- Customize Windows to look and feel the way you like by changing themes and taskbar programs.
- Setting up a home network and connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever.
- Windows 7 Home Premium supports the latest hardware and software.
| - Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
- Takes full advantage of 64-bit PC hardware and memory.
- Connecting to wireless networks is fast and easy.
| - Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV with Windows Media Center.
- Watch your favorite DVD movies.
- Includes integrated video and Dolby audio codecs.
| Jump Lists
New in Windows 7, Jump Lists take you right to the documents, pictures, songs, or websites you turn to each day. To open a Jump List, just right-click a program icon on the Windows 7 taskbar. (You'll also find them on the Start menu.) What you see in a Jump List depends entirely on the program. The Jump List for Internet Explorer 8 shows frequently-viewed websites. Windows Media Player 12 lists commonly-played tunes. Your Jump List missing a favorite? You can "pin" whatever files you like there. Jump Lists don't just show shortcuts to files. Sometimes they also provide quick access to commands for things like composing new eâmail messages or playing music. Improved Windows Taskbar
In Windows 7 you can "pin" favorite programs anywhere on the taskbar for easy access. Not crazy about the icon lineup? Now you can rearrange them any way you like by clicking and dragging. Finally, there are new ways to preview windows. Point to a taskbar icon to see a thumbnail preview of open files or programs. Then, move your mouse over a thumbnail to preview the window full-screen. You can even close windows from the thumbnail previews--a big time saver. Snap
Ever need to cut through a cluttered desktop and quickly focus on a single window? Just click a pane and give your mouse a shake. Every open window except that one instantly disappears. Jiggle again--and your windows are back.
The 2.7 GHz Intel Pentium E5400 dual-core processor delivers additional computing resources and help expand the PC’s capabilities by providing higher throughput and simultaneous computing. You'll be able to perform multiple tasks such as digital rendering and gaming all while running virus scan or other background tasks seamlessly. And its Intel 64 architecture is also ready for tomorrow's 64-bit applications, and offers enhanced performance through improved virtual memory. It has a 2 MB of L2 cache and an 800 MHz front-side bus. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
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| Customer Reviews:
 There's no nice way of saying this: I HATE SONY. December 20, 2009
Chris Nibley (bangkok)
8 out of 12 found this review helpful
Let me tell you what happened. I bought this computer two months ago and it is now nothing more than an 1,100 dollar paperweight, until Friday when I will receive the recovery disks sent from Sony. I got a virus on my machine (which is not Sony's fault) that slowed everything way down, so I tried to do a system recovery like I had done several times before with my old HP laptop on Vista. To make a long story short, the disks that I had made myself didn't work and when I called Sony they told me that there's a hidden partition that you access by pressing F10 after startup that can do the same thing... this didn't work also. They told me that the only option left was to send me factory recovery disks which would take 3 to 4 business days to arrive. The problem with this is that I am a student and I have loads of homework to do. Dell, HP, Gateway, and probably every other computer manufacturer provide you with factory recovery disks (which only seems fair to me when you spend over a thousand dollars). Had I bought any one of these computers I would have been up and running in a couple of hours, but because I bought a Sony I got royally screwed. I demanded a refund from everybody that I could get on the phone with but to no avail. Apparently this corporate giant, and fortune 500 company doesn't have the integrity to accept responsibility for its mistakes and compensate me for their failure. I have always been a big fan of Sony's and have bought many of their products from TV's to cameras and I always felt good about spending a little more becase I thought they were a higher quality product. I no longer feel that way, and I will never buy another Sony product again.
 We love this computer December 7, 2009
James M. Koury (Winchester, MA United States)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
We just bought this computer at a Sony Lifestyle store in the Burlington, MA mall and we are very happy with it.
First, I did not experience any excessive fan noise mentioned from the other reviewer. It is so quiet, we have to strain to hear it. My guess is that he has a defective computer.
The other reviewer also said the mouse was small and cheap. Yes its on the smaller side, but while thats perfect for my 4 and 11 yr old, its not so small that it bothers my wife or I. And what he interpreted as 'cheap' feels great to us as it's light and easy to move around.
Other things we love
- The monitor is as bright and sharp as my 18 month old 19" Mac Desktop, which to me is quit an achievement. The graphics are absolutely gorgeous.
- With Windows 7, 500gig hard drive and 4 megs of ram, this computer is lightening fast.
- Blue ray player is a nice touch
- Windows 7 gives me great control over my kids usage which my wife and I love. There is a learning curve from XP but the experience has been enjoyable and positive so far.
- Its sleek design was a great replacement for our 5 yr old desktop running XP. Takes up very little space
We love it and would buy it again in a flash.
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Jan 1 update
1) Regarding another reviewer's complaint that it doesnt come with a Windows 7 disc to use in case of virus problems, etc, when I called the Sony store I bought this computer from, they were very helpful and explained that if you click on the "VAIO Care" icon on your task bar, among other useful options you will see a choice for "creating backup disc". It will burn the entire Windows 7 Operating system as well as all the programs the computer originally came with onto DVD. This is the disk you use if you ever need to reinstall Windows or any of the programs the computer came with.
2) This computer came with a 64 bit version of Windows 7 which while faster than a 32 bit operating system, does not work with many of my older programs that worked well on XP (which is 32 bit). Also does not work with my $600 Canon laser printer forcing me to go buy a new printer. Many software and hardware manufacturers have not yet, and may never, create drivers or updates to accomodate this new 64 bit operating system. You may want to make sure that your critical software and peripherals will work with this new version of Windows.
3) Another reviewer complained that he cant get high def graphics. He must not have his monitor set to the highest resolution as mine is set to 1680 x 1050 which exceeds 1080 high def resolution. Also, judging small monitors by TV standards is irrelevant because you dont need 1080 to get a high def picture on a monitor this small. 1080 is only needed for high def on screens 32" and larger
 Attractive design, but FAN NOISE! November 3, 2009
David Rothschild (New York, NY)
19 out of 23 found this review helpful
It's a great looking machine and the sleek keyboard is very attractive with a nicely designed cpu/monitor. But, the fan noise is unreal. I don't think we'll return it, but the fan noise is so distracting I would not recommend it to a friend.
Also, the included mouse is really tinny and cheap.
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