VGX-TP1

VAIO TP Series Living Room PC PC intelligence for your Living Room.
A BOLD NEW APPROACH TO HOME PC DESIGN. Energize your living room with the power and panache of the remarkable Sony VAIO TP1 Living Room PC. A bold new approach to home PC design, this spherical PC is encased in a unique, round showpiece. Elegant and easy-to-use, the VAIO TP1 brings PC power to your TV while invigorating your interior design. THOUGHTFUL INTERFACE. The simplistic style of the VAIO TP1 PC is not just about form factor, its also about interface design. Taking usage scenarios and frequency into consideration, each connection point is thoughtfully placed to ensure easy, efficient access points. Frequently accessed features such as the optical drive, USB ports and multi-card reader5 are located on the front of the unit, hidden behind a curved slide-away panel, while constantly-connected terminals are hidden from sight on the back of the unit. WIRELESS KEYBOARD AND REMOTE. Designed to blend with your modern home decor, the VAIO TP1 Living Room PC comes equipped with a matching wireless keyboard and remote control, freeing you from the restraint of cables and tangled cords. Ergonomically designed to fit comfortably on your lap, the lightweight keyboard with built-in touchpad also boasts a series of hot buttons including a web browser launch key, zoom in/out buttons and two additional programmable keys for instant access to your favorite applications, documents or web sites9. YOUR LIVING ROOM IPTV SYSTEM. With more and more television networks streaming re-runs from their Web sites, the VAIO TP1 Living Room PC is a great way to enjoy your favorite programs on your TV. And with the rising popularity of free video sharing Websites, you can catch up on the latest viral videos with friends and family without huddling around a PC display. In fact, you can even capture your personal video from your camcorder with VAIO TP1 PC to upload and share with the world, and you can do it all from the comfort of your sofa!
Energize your living room with power and panache. Round, white and elegant, the VAIO TP1 Living Room PC delicately incorporates personal computing into your living space. Easy-to-use and setup, the VAIO TP1 PC is packed with the latest hardware technologies including an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and Windows Vista Home Premium operating system.
VAIO TP Series Living Room PC

Specifications

General
Computer Type: Digital Home Type of Use: Living Room PC

Inputs and Outputs

Composite Audio/Video Input(s): 1 (back) with adapter Ethernet Port: 1 HDMI Connection Output(s): 1 Headphone Jack: 1 Memory StickMedia Slot: 1 (Supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick Duo ) Secure Digital Slot: 1 Microphone Input: 1 USB Port(s): 4 (2.0 compliant) VGA Output(s): 1 VHF/UHF Input(s): 1 (NTSC) DC-In: 1 IR Output(s): Yes S/PDIF Output(s): 1 i.LINKConnection: 1 i.LINK interface4 4-pin (Front) WLAN antenna: 1 TV Tuner: 2 (NTSC and ATSC Support)
AV Cable Adapter RF (Antenna) Cable AC Adapter AA Batteries (6)

Optional Accessories

VGP-XL1B3 - Media Changer Capacity for 200 CD/DVD discs Color: White
1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions. 2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition. 3. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible. 4. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other. 5. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. 6. When available Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for details. Onsite Service will be provided via thrid-party technician to be dispatched as needed following phone-base trouble-shooting. Some repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite Service may not be available in all locations. 7. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the applicable software vendor. 8. The Microsoft Office 2007 60-Day Trial software is intended for evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting enduse options and operations. 9. Requires 802.11b or 802.11g compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee. Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware option except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you may choose to connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance. Some pre-installed software titles may not include full documentation. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Weights and measurements are approximate and may vary. 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, like.no.other and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel is a registered trademark and Viiv and Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. CableCARD is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Printed in U.S.A. 01/07.

Hardware

Pointing Device: Electro Static Touch Pad on Keyboard Keyboard: Wireless Keyboard

Processor

Type: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 5600 Speed: 1.83GHz 1 Front Side Bus Speed: 667MHz L2 Cache: 2MB Advanced Smart Cache Technology: Intel Viiv Technology

Memory

Type: DDR2 Installed: 2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300 Maximum: 2GB Speed: 667MHz

Networking/Modem

Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) Ethernet Speed: 10Base-T/100Base-TX Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11bg 9

Hard Drive

Capacity: 300GB 2 Speed: 7200rpm Interface: SATA
Power Management: ACPI 1.0 Compliant Power Requirements: 100-240V Power Consumption: 130W (max.)

Optical Drive #1

DVD+R DL Write: 4x max. DVD+R Write: 8x max. DVD+RW Write: 8x max. DVD-R Write: 8x max. DVD-RW Write: 6x max. CD-R Write: 24x max. CD-RW Write: 16x max. DVDRW: yes 3 (DVDR DL/DVDRW/DVD-RAM) CD Read: 24x max. DVD Read: 8x max. DVD-RAM Write: 5x max. DVD-R DL Write: 4x max. DVD-RAM Read: 5x max.

Software

Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium Internet Services: AOL 90-Day Risk Free Trial - For new users only Supplied Software: Microsoft Works 8.5 Microsoft Office 2007 60-Day Trial8 SonyOriginal Software: Click to DVD - DVD Creation *Please access VAIO Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials. Security and Anti-Virus Software: Norton Internet Security 2007 60-Day Trial with spyware protection

Expansion Bays

3.5" (Internal): 1 (1 occupied)
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support: 1 year (toll-free assistance, available 24-hours, 7-days-a-week) 7 Limited Warranty and Onsite Service: 1 Year 6 Online and Email Support: Support available from, http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Expansion Slots

TV Tuner: High Definition digital cable tuner with ATSC and NTSC support
Sound System: Intel High Definition Audio compatible

Dimensions

Weight: 8.16 lbs (weight is approximate and may vary) Measurements: 10.63" Diameter x 3.58" Height

Graphics

Processor: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Video RAM: 224MB 5 (max.) Total Available Graphics Memory Chipset: Intel 945GM Interface: HDMI out (High Definition Multimedia Interface), DVI-D (through HDMI to DVI-D adapter), VGA out

Supplied Accessories

Remote Control Wireless Keyboard HDMI Cable HDMI-DVI Adapter Wireless Antenna