Sony VAIO PCV-W20

Sony VAIO PCV-W20
alaAverage 4.2

9 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 9 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 84/100. The average review date is Jan 15, 2004. We have compared these reviews to 153128 reviews from other Desktops. Last update: May 23, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 9 reviews)

User Reviews  

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Monitor failed after only 2.5 years

 

Monitor failed after only 2.5 years

Expensive , but wonderful design, until the monitor goes out after 2.5 years, and it will cost $800 for a new one. Sony parts are out of this world in price, and most repair people say it will cost more that it's worth. It doesn't have any place to...

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Bought used, and still fantastic!

 

Bought used, and still fantastic!

I just got this computer yesterday, and even though by today's standards, 1.8 GHZ is pretty slow, you can't tell! Of course, I'm not one of those that has to have the latest in computer technology. That being said, I am in love with this computer! I...

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great computer for home,bad for traveling

 

great computer for home,bad for traveling

As you can see its a great computer the only flaw really is that it dont burn dvd's, Great for watching movies by your self or with a friend, it has pretty loud speakers so you could also play music pretty loud,it is adjustable so if your with 2...

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ITS AWSOME

 

ITS AWSOME

AWESOME GREAT COMPUTER. I'M ALMOST 9 BUT THIS IS MY SECOND COMPUTER AND IT WORKS WELL. AND LOOKS GREAT! THE ONLY SMALL BAD THING IS THAT WHEN YOU PLAY COMPUTER GAMES IT DOES NOT HAVE A FULL SCREEN.

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ITS AWSOME

 

ITS AWSOME

AWESOME GREAT COMPUTER. I'M ALMOST 9 BUT THIS IS MY SECOND COMPUTER AND IT WORKS WELL. AND LOOKS GREAT!THE ONLY SMALL BAD THING IS THAT WHEN YOU PLAY COMPUTER GAMES IT DOES NOT HAVE A FULL SCREEN.

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Well equipped, but lacking expandability for the super-geek

 

Well equipped, but lacking expandability for the super-geek

The PCV-W20 is one awesome integrated desktop. Sure it's pricey, but you get a lot of features plus Sony's award-winning styling. The widescreen 15.3" (measured diagonally) LCD is beautiful and has excellent contrast ratio. The CPU is actually...

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Well equipped, but lacking expandability for the super-geek

 

Well equipped, but lacking expandability for the super-geek

The PCV-W20 is one awesome integrated desktop. Sure it's pricey, but you get a lot of features plus Sony's award-winning styling. The widescreen 15.3" (measured diagonally) LCD is beautiful and has excellent contrast ratio. The CPU is actually 1.8Ghz,...

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My Family Loves It!

 

My Family Loves It!

My wife and I were seeking a LCD-screen computer for my son's room. I introduced her to the Sony W-Series desktop - which is a big hit in Japan - and she was immediately impressed. She liked the clean lines and the keyboard which folded up to be even...

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My Family Loves It!

 

My Family Loves It!

My wife and I were seeking a LCD-screen computer for my son's room. I introduced her to the Sony W-Series desktop - which is a big hit in Japan - and she was immediately impressed. She liked the clean lines and the keyboard which folded up to be even...

Product Specifications

Introducing the all-new VAIO W Series PC. The W20 features the same Slim, Sleek, and Sophisticated design as its predecessor, but now it has an Intel Pentium 4 processor that made it even better. The VAIO W Series PC is a unique blend of design and performance created to fit into any lifestyle. In your bedroom, it is a clock and stereo system. In the living room, it is a wide screen LCD for watching DVD movies. In the den, it is a powerful PC. And in the kitchen, it is to show off to your friends! Design life with a VAIO W Series PC. The W20 Desktop is bundled with a Wireless Access Point and PC Card for one great value! Now you can access the Internet and your home network without the clutter of wires. What better way to show off your new VAIO Desktop in your living room, bedroom, or even your kitchen!

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Cabinet (Chassis)

Form Factor:All-in-one
Manufacturer Form Factor:All-in-one

Cabinet (Chassis)

Form Factor:All-in-one
Manufacturer Form Factor:All-in-one

Cache Memory

Installed Size:512KB
Per Processor Size:512KB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:13.1in/7.5in
Height:10.3in/10.9in
Weight:20.9lbs
Width:19.2in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:15.3in
Diagonal Size (metric):38.9cm
Max Resolution:1280 x 768
Type:LCD display
Widescreen Display: Yes

Header

Compatibility:PC
Manufacturer:Sony
Model:PCV-W20
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony VAIO

Mainboard

Chipset Type:SiS650
Data Bus Speed:400MHz

Modem

Max Transfer Rate:56Kbps
Type:Fax / modem

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Ethernet / Fast Ethernet/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b
Type:Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Wireless Protocol:802.11b

Optical Storage

Read Speed:24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Rewrite Speed:10x
Type:CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
Write Speed:16x

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

RAM

Installed Size:512MB
Max Supported Size:1GB
Technology:DDR SDRAM

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Controller (2nd)

Type: None

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Storage Hard Drive

Interface Type:ATA-100

Storage Hard Drive (2nd)

Type: None

Storage Removable

Type: None

System

Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity:60GB
Recommended Use:Home use
Type:Personal computer

Video Output

Graphics Processor / Vendor:SiS Real256
Interface Type:AGP 4x
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