Sony VAIO XL2 Digital Living System

Sony VAIO XL2 Digital Living System
alaScore 78

28 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 1 expert reviews and 27 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users rate it 50/100. The average review date is Mar 1, 2007. We have compared these reviews to 153198 reviews from other Desktops. The alaScore™ for this product is 78/100 = Good. Last update: May 25, 2013.

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Sony VAIO XL2 Digital Living System

 

Like its predecessor, the XL2 comes in two parts. There's the sleek PC unit, which houses the usual PC components such as processor, memory, and hard drives; and then there's the 200-disc DVD/CD changer, also known as the XL1B. The changer is designed...

Dual-core CPU. Viiv-compatible. Wireless keyboard with built-in touchpad. Wireless networking. 200-disc changer/burner. ATSC/HDTV tuner. Built-in IR receiver for MCE remote

Could use a little more hard drive capacity

The new XL2 is an MCE PC that is a great companion to your home theater, particularly if you own an HDTV with an HDMI port.

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Changer is poor design

 

Changer is poor design

I bought 3 of the changers to go with this system, If you load it up (200 disks) eventually (3-4 months) the stepping motor will die. Between the 3 of them I've had them in service 6 times in less than one year. The service guys are good and the...

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Changer is poor design

 

Changer is poor design

I bought 3 of the changers to go with this system, If you load it up (200 disks) eventually (3-4 months) the stepping motor will die. Between the 3 of them I've had them in service 6 times in less than one year. The service guys are good and the...

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Very disappointed

 

Very disappointed

I have been a Sony customer for a very long time. This is my third, yes third, computer of theirs and I've bought a long list of other Sony products (camcorder, cameras, PDA, etc...). I was able to get this system for a very good deal from another...

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Very disappointed

 

Very disappointed

I have been a Sony customer for a very long time. This is my third, yes third, computer of theirs and I've bought a long list of other Sony products (camcorder, cameras, PDA, etc...). I was able to get this system for a very good deal from another...

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Very disappointed

 

Very disappointed

I have been a Sony customer for a very long time. This is my third, yes third, computer of theirs and I've bought a long list of other Sony products (camcorder, cameras, PDA, etc...). I was able to get this system for a very good deal from another...

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Very disappointed

 

Very disappointed

I have been a Sony customer for a very long time. This is my third, yes third, computer of theirs and I've bought a long list of other Sony products (camcorder, cameras, PDA, etc...). I was able to get this system for a very good deal from another...

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Well... I Got What I Expected

 

Well... I Got What I Expected

... and I am extremely satisfied with this purchase. Despite the fact that I have researched this item for almost a year, I must admit that I slowly became a bit skeptical of committing to the purchase. But after understanding that the people...

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Well... I Got What I Expected

 

Well... I Got What I Expected

... and I am extremely satisfied with this purchase. Despite the fact that I have researched this item for almost a year, I must admit that I slowly became a bit skeptical of committing to the purchase. But after understanding that the people...

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Nothing like it. Would buy again.

 

Nothing like it. Would buy again.

Read all the reviews on this product. Did'nt want to fork out the money in case it was'nt what it was cracked up to be. It was. Controls media at 100%. Can do, what I want to do with other components pieced together, but to get a clean simple (1)...

Product Specifications

The VAIO XL2 Digital Living System merges Sony's industry-leading home theater expertise with the computing performance of a VAIO PC. The upgraded Intel Pentium D dual-core processor, NVIDIA graphics card, expanded memory and hard drive will speed you through computing applications and present dazzling video images. The 200-disc mega-changer and optimized Windows MCE 2005 interface revolutionizes content management, making your CDs, DVDs, photos, high-definition camcorder content, recorded TV shows, and more easily accessible and enjoyable at the touch of a remote. The VAIO XL2 is ready to bring your digital world to life.

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Cabinet (Chassis)

Form Factor:Desktop
Manufacturer Form Factor:Convertible mini tower

Cabinet (Chassis)

Form Factor:Desktop
Manufacturer Form Factor:Convertible mini tower

Cache Memory

Installed Size:4MB
Per Processor Size:4MB

Display (Projector)

Type:None.

Header

Compatibility:PC
Manufacturer:Sony
Model:VGX-XL2 Digital Living System
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony VAIO

Mainboard

Chipset Type:Intel 945P Express
Data Bus Speed:800MHz

Miscellaneous

Color:Black / Platinum

Modem

Type: None

Multimedia Functionality

TV Tuner Type:Digital and analog TV

Networking

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

Optical Storage

Read Speed:24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Rewrite Speed:24x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW)
Type:DVD
Write Speed:24x (CD) / 8x (DVD

OS Provided

Type:Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

Processor

64-bit Computing: Yes
Clock Speed:2.8GHz
Installed Qty:1
Manufacturer:Intel
Max Supported Qty:1
Multi-Core Technology:Dual-Core
Processor Number:920
Type:Pentium D

RAM

Installed Size:1GB
Max Supported Size:2GB
Technology:DDR2 SDRAM

Service & Support

On-Site Warranty:On-site
Type:1 year warranty

Storage Hard Drive

Interface Type:Serial ATA-150

Storage Hard Drive (2nd)

Type: None

Storage Removable

Type: None

System

Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity:320GB
Recommended Use:Home use
Type:Media center

Video Memory

Installed Size:128MB

Video Output

Graphics Processor / Vendor:NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT
Interface Type:PCI Express x16
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