Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-RX580

Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-RX580
alaScore 76

11 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 1 expert reviews and 10 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 76/100. The average review date is Feb 14, 2003. We have compared these reviews to 153136 reviews from other Desktops. The alaScore™ for this product is 76/100 = Good. Last update: May 21, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 11 reviews)

1 expert reviews

User Reviews  

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Sony VAIO PCV-RX580

 

Consumer review by:

Sony Viao Computer

 

Sony Viao Computer

I have had several different brands of computers - dell, gateway, HP. Nothing comes close to this computer. It is fast, efficient and reliable.

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Sony Vaio Computer

 

Sony Vaio Computer

I have had several different brands of computers - dell, gateway, HP. Nothing comes close to this computer. It is fast, efficient and reliable.

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Excellent Computer

 

Excellent Computer

I am a gadget geek. I expect the highest quality products for the lowest cost, and usually receive that. In this case, I got more than expected. I bought his computer 5 years ago in January of 2000, and it still is VERY reliable. In fact, its the only...

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Don't expect to make DVDs from digital videos

 

Don't expect to make DVDs from digital videos

I bought this system with the intention of putting my videos on dvd. There is no support to do this with analog videos without extra hardware. The software programs they give won't allow you to do it for digital videos either. I streamed my digital...

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Well beyond marginal

 

Well beyond marginal

I have owned my PCV-RX580 for less than thirty days. The minute the computer arrived at my front door I removed the modem and installed two network cards. One network card is a standard CAT5 LAN card while the second is a telephone line network...

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Well beyond marginal

 

Well beyond marginal

I have owned my PCV-RX580 for less than thirty days. The minute the computer arrived at my front door I removed the modem and installed two network cards. One network card is a standard CAT5 LAN card while the second is a telephone line network...

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reliability and warranty problems

 

reliability and warranty problems

A word to the wise on Sony's Vaio line: I purchased one of the Sony slimline computers a year ago and had a hard disk failure within the first 9 months. This was covered by the warranty, so Sony replaced the drive at their expense. The replacement...

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Computer Value

 

Computer Value

I think that the computer has good value for money and quality, pretty much all round but the only thing that dents this almost flawless design is that it doesn't have an internal modem! The PC is photo quality and it has the adobe photo shop which is...

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Good value with a few limitations!

 

Good value with a few limitations!

- uses cheaper PC133 SDRAM vs faster PC800 RDRAM, no memory expansion beyond 512K - rather slow program starting - low end video card options: I am using an NEC LCD1810x monitor which costs over $1500 and the video options provided with the RX580 show...

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Product Specifications

Sony knows you want more out of your desktop PC than a place to surf the Web and send e-mail. Sony knows that you're looking for the utmost in performance out of a computer that corners the market on fun. And that's the thinking behind the VAIO Digital Studio PC. It's Sony's newest desktop PC with an Intel processor and a host of high-end computing options. You've got your TV, DVD player, video recorder, stereo, and computer all working in one compact and stylish unit. Make your own movies, record your favorite programs, surf the Web, and get your work done without budging an inch. The VAIO Digital Studio series includes exclusive options like Sony's incredible GigaPocket Personal Video Recorder software and the Memory Stick digital data storage system. It also supports leading edge features like i.LINK interfaces that enable high-speed connection to your Sony digital camcorder and a suite of top of the line software applications to boot. It's what VAIO PC is all about - integration that brings every aspect of the technology in your life together quickly and easily.

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Cabinet (Chassis)

Form Factor:Desktop
Manufacturer Form Factor:Desktop

Cabinet (Chassis)

Form Factor:Desktop
Manufacturer Form Factor:Desktop

Cache Memory

Installed Size:256KB
Max Supported Size:256KB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:14.6in
Height:14.1in
Weight:22.7lbs
Width:7.9in

Display (Projector)

Type:None.

Header

Compatibility:PC
Localization:English
Manufacturer:Sony
Model:PCV-RX580
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony VAIO Digital Studio

Mainboard

Chipset Type:Intel 845
Data Bus Speed:400MHz

Modem

Digital Signaling Protocol:N/A
Max Transfer Rate:56Kbps
Type:Fax / modem

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Ethernet / Fast Ethernet
Type:Network adapter

Optical Storage

Rewrite Speed:1x
Type:DVD-RW
Write Speed:2x

Optical Storage (2nd)

Read Speed:40x
Rewrite Speed:N/A
Write Speed:N/A

OS Provided

Type:Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Processor

Clock Speed:1.8GHz
Installed Qty:1
Manufacturer:Intel
Max Supported Qty:1
Type:Pentium 4
Upgradability:Upgradable

RAM

Installed Size:512MB
Max Supported Size:512MB
Technology:SDRAM

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Controller

RAID Level: None

Storage Controller (2nd)

Type: None

Storage Floppy Drive

Type:3.5" 1.44 MB floppy / 3.5 1.44 MB floppy

Storage Hard Drive

Interface Type:ATA-100

Storage Hard Drive (2nd)

Type:None.

Storage Removable

Type: None

System

Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity:80GB
Recommended Use:Home use
Type:Personal computer

Video Memory

Installed Size:32MB

Video Output

Graphics Processor / Vendor:NVIDIA Riva TNT2 M64
Interface Type:AGP 4x
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