Sony VAIO PCV-RS630G

Sony VAIO PCV-RS630G
alaScore 77

15 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 1 expert reviews and 14 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 60/100 and users rate it 71/100. The average review date is Feb 6, 2005. We have compared these reviews to 153387 reviews from other Desktops. The alaScore™ for this product is 77/100 = Good. Last update: May 19, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 15 reviews)

Expert Reviews  

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Sony PCV-RS630G

 

This system offers decent value and can record TV, but its performance was somewhat disappointing.

So-so performance and the less-than-stellar peripherals cause this system to stumble where it should shine.

Consumer review by:

it is a good computer if you can update the ram. which i can

 

it has alot of usb ports for when im working on papers.

the ram need to be updated.

Consumer review by:

very good

 

very good

Very good By joeloveland 4/10/2006 Pros: P4 3.2G DVD R/RW/+/- vid cap TV tuner front USB and Media card slots Cons: included SONY software ATI 9200 vid card Power Supply RAM Comment: Nice system, but included extra media software from Sony is very...

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very good

 

very good

Very good By joeloveland 4/10/2006 Pros: P4 3.2G DVD R/RW/+/- vid cap TV tuner front USB and Media card slots Cons: included SONY software ATI 9200 vid card Power Supply RAM Comment: Nice system, but included extra media software from Sony...

Consumer review by:

Well-built system

 

Well-built system

I bought this system from Circuitcity(because I thought I might need some extended service plan) with Samsung SyncMaster 912N 19" LCD monitor. System looked and worked good so far. (I personally like the blue "VAIO" power indicator.) Portable media...

Consumer review by:

Well-built system

 

Well-built system

I bought this system from Circuitcity(because I thought I might need some extended service plan) with Samsung SyncMaster 912N 19" LCD monitor. System looked and worked good so far. (I personally like the blue "VAIO" power indicator.) Portable media...

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Like the VAIO desktop (RS613GX, smilar product)

 

Like the VAIO desktop (RS613GX, smilar product)

Through my own miscues, I managed to screw up the confiuration of my new Sony VAIO desktop within four hours of taking it out of the box (slightly different product, which included a 2.8gHz P4, 1gb RAM, 160gb hard disk, and virtually the same...

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Like the VAIO desktop (RS613GX, smilar product)

 

Like the VAIO desktop (RS613GX, smilar product)

Through my own miscues, I managed to screw up the confiuration of my new Sony VAIO desktop within four hours of taking it out of the box (slightly different product, which included a 2.8gHz P4, 1gb RAM, 160gb hard disk, and virtually the same...

Consumer review by:

SONY DOES IT AGAIN!

 

SONY DOES IT AGAIN!

I usually do not write reviews, but I am so happy with the PCV-RS630G that I would like to share my enthusiasm. Most recently I had a Sony Pentium 3 VAIO desktop purchased in 2001 which I felt was ready for replacement. Unlike the previous reviewer...

Consumer review by:

SONY DOES IT AGAIN!

 

SONY DOES IT AGAIN!

I usually do not write reviews, but I am so happy with the PCV-RS630G that I would like to share my enthusiasm. Most recently I had a Sony Pentium 3 VAIO desktop purchased in 2001 which I felt was ready for replacement. Unlike the previous reviewer who...

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Product Specifications

The RS630G features incredible power and value with a 3.20E GHz Pentium 4 Processor, 512MB RAM, a DVD burner and a massive 250GB hard drive. Designed to handle all of you entertainment needs, the RS630G easily allows you to record TV, to view later or burn to a DVD. Transfer your old VHS tapes to DVD and you'll never need a tape again. Enjoy your media when and how you want.

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Cabinet (Chassis)

Form Factor:Tower
Manufacturer Form Factor:Tower

Cabinet (Chassis)

Form Factor:Tower
Manufacturer Form Factor:Tower

Cache Memory

Installed Size:1MB
Per Processor Size:1MB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:14.9in/15.6in
Height:14.9in/15.6in
Weight:26.5lbs
Width:7.2in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:17in
Diagonal Size (metric):43.2cm
Max Resolution:1280 x 1024
Type:LCD display/None.
Widescreen Display: No

Header

Compatibility:PC
Manufacturer:Sony
Model:PCV-RS630G
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony VAIO

Mainboard

Data Bus Speed:800MHz

Modem

Max Transfer Rate:56Kbps
Type:Fax / modem

Multimedia Functionality

TV Tuner Type:Analog TV

Networking

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

Optical Storage

Read Speed:40x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Rewrite Speed:24x (CD) / 4x (DVD
Type:DVD
Write Speed:40x (CD) / 8x (DVD

Optical Storage (2nd)

Read Speed:40x (CD) / 16x (DVD)

OS Provided

Type:Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Processor

Clock Speed:3.2GHz
Installed Qty:1
Manufacturer:Intel
Max Supported Qty:1
Type:Pentium 4

RAM

Installed Size:512MB
Max Supported Size:2GB
Technology:DDR SDRAM

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

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:250GB
Recommended Use:Home use
Type:Personal computer

Video Memory

Installed Size:128MB

Video Output

Graphics Processor / Vendor:ATI Radeon 9200
Interface Type:AGP 8x
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