Sony Vaio VGC-LV180J

Sony Vaio VGC-LV180J
alaScore 83

7 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 2 expert reviews and 5 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 65/100 and users rate it 64/100. The average review date is Mar 25, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 153128 reviews from other Desktops. The alaScore™ for this product is 83/100 = Very good. Last update: May 24, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 7 reviews)

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Sony VAIO VGC-LV180J Desktop Review

 

Top general performance ; Better upgradability than most AIO PCs

Can't play graphically punishing games ; No touchscreen

This speedy 24-inch all-in-one PC/HDTV is ready to handle any external device you want to connect to it.

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Sony VAIO VGC-LV180J

 

Sony's desktop VAIO series brings the best of performance computing and useful extras at a fair price. As far as mid-range "living room" computers go, the Sony VAIO LV180J stands taller than the competition in terms of engineering and style. The Dell...

The Sony VAIO LV180J is a great all-around performer, but media editors and gamers find the 256MB video card and more modest hardware to be underwhelming

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Nice view outside, hell inside

 

Nice view outside, hell inside

I purchased this hi-priced nice looking space saving desktop in the understanding that it was a top of the line PC with lots of memory, lots of disc space, BD, TV, etc,. etc. BUT, it comes with Vista Home Premium which gobbles all of the impressive...

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KRK IS WRONG!!!

 

KRK IS WRONG!!!

KRK's review above couldn't be more wrong!! This computer works flawlessly, and Sony has the BEST support I've ever encountered. I now purchase Sony exclusively, TV's,Blueray players and computers. I love the TV tuner and the great HD picture. I had no...

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A Sweet Machine

 

A Sweet Machine

Not much to say other than the product I received is exactly what I expected and exactly as advertised. It looks great and works great. Started up perfectly the first time with no reinstalls or other software issues. The screen is clear and...

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Multiple Defective Software Problems

 

Multiple Defective Software Problems

I hope I am the only member to experience these problems but my desktop came with multiple software defects. The Windows Live Icon was present but the program was not installed. My unit had defects which prevented me from establishing a wireless...

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Update to initial review

 

Update to initial review

What you need to know is that Amazon is the only place you can now buy the LV180. And it is quite a value! Sony on-line and Sony Syle Stores now only carry the LV150 and LV190. They are now selling the LV150 for the same price as the LV180 is available...

Product Specifications

The VAIO LV Premium HD PC/TV is a TV, PC, DVR and Blu-ray Disc player - all-in-one. With a Blu-ray Disc optical drive for HD video playback and DVR capable of storing 50 hours of HDTV, this super-powerful PC/TV utilizes an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 4GB RAM to deliver an astonishing high-definition home entertainment showpiece.

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:6MB
Per Processor Size:6MB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:6.9in
Height:18.4in
Weight:35.3lbs
Width:25.9in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:24in
Diagonal Size (metric):61cm
Max Resolution:1920 x 1200
Type:LCD display
Widescreen Display: Yes

Header

Compatibility:PC
Manufacturer:Sony
Model:VGC-LV180J
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony VAIO LV Series All-In-One PC

Mainboard

Chipset Type:Intel P43 Express
Data Bus Speed:1333MHz

Miscellaneous

Color:Silver

Modem

Type: None

Multimedia Functionality

TV Tuner Type:Digital and analog TV

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Bluetooth / Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Type:Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Wireless Protocol:802.11b/g/n (draft) / Bluetooth

Optical Storage

Read Speed:24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) / 2x (BD)
Rewrite Speed:10x (CD) / 4x (DVD
Type:DVD
Write Speed:16x (CD) / 8x (DVD

OS Provided

Type:Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition

Processor

64-bit Computing: Yes
Clock Speed:3GHz
Installed Qty:1
Manufacturer:Intel
Max Supported Qty:1
Multi-Core Technology:Dual-Core
Processor Number:E8400
Type:Core 2 Duo

RAM

Installed Size:4GB
Max Supported Size:4GB
Technology:DDR2 SDRAM

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Storage Hard Drive

Interface Type:Serial ATA-150

Storage Removable

Type: None

System

Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity:500GB
Type:Media center

Video Memory

Installed Size:256MB

Video Output

Graphics Processor / Vendor:NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS
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