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Sony VAIO TP1 Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 1.83GHz / 2048MB / 300GB / DVDRW / WinVista Home Premium
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Product name Sony VAIO TP1 Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 1.83GHz / 2048MB / 300GB / DVDRW / WinVista Home Premium  
Prices
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Number of retailers 5 retailers  
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Type
Windows Vista Ready Yes (Vista Premium Ready) A Windows Vista Capable PC includes at least:

* A modern processor (at least 800MHz). * 512 MB of system memory. * A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable. A Windows V ...
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Type PC  
Configuration Preconfigured Preconfigured systems are systems which already have been configured i.e. Dell, Sony, Toshiba, Apple, Acer etc. Custom built systems are systems you can modify yourself.
Chassis Type Media Center A Desktop is a chassis that is placed under the Monitor. A tower is a chassis that is placed like a tower next to the computer. Somtimes you will see the computer combined in one unit this is called "integrated".
Internal
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Processors come in a variety of different speeds, also called clock speed. The clock speed indicates how many pulses per second the processor can handle. Other factors that determine the power of the ...
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Processor speed 1.83 GHz  
Internal Memory 2048 MB Internal memory is otherwise known as RAM - (Random Access Memory). More internal memory allows you to run several programs at the same time. These days at least 512Mb of RAM is standard for a desktop computer.
Harddisk size 300.0 GB The hard disk on your desktop computer indicates the storage capacity, i.e. the number of programs and files that the machine can hold. The storage capacity is stated in GB (Gigabytes). A desktop computer today normally has 80 GB or higher.
Drives
Optical Drive 1 DVD-RW/-RAM/CD-RW Shows the type of Optical Drive.
Optical Drive 2 None Shows the type of Optical Drive.
Dual Layer Yes  
Graphics
Graphics card Intel GMA 950 224MB The graphics card renders the image displayed on the monitor. It essentially works together with the CPU and the internal memory to create the graphics. When choosing a graphics card, the embedded memory on the card is important. Most cards today have at least 128Mb of embedded memory.
Multiple GPU No Does the computer have more than one graphics card? By connecting two graphics cards together, the performance can be drastically increased. ATI refers to their method of connecting multiple GPUs as Crossfire whereas Nvidia uses the term SLI.
Display
Monitor Not Included There are several types of monitors. CRT monitors are the normal, larger type whereas TFT monitors are flat and more compact.
Screen Size   Many computers come bundled with a monitor. Most bundled monitors are 17-19".
Audio
Sound card High Definition Audio The soundcard generates the sound for your computer. The difference between soundcards can be vast. It depends on what you are going to use it for. Most lower end sound cards are well suited to averag ...
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Speakers   When choosing speakers, the effect, expressed in W (Watts) is important. Whether a subwoofer is included or not is also important. A 2.1 speaker system indicates that there are 2 satellite speakers and one subwoofer.
Connections
FireWire 1 FireWire is a high-speed serial data bus. It features simplified cabling, hot swapping, and transfer speeds of up to 800 megabits per second. It is often used to connect digital camcorders to computers.
Memory Card Reader 4-in-1  
USB Ports 4  
VGA (D-Sub) 1  
WLAN 802.11g/b  
Network Card Yes A network card is needed when connecting to the internet through a broadband connection. The speed which the network card is able to handle is expressed in Megabits. Most cards can handle 10-100 Mbits.
TV-tuner Digital/Analouge  
Control
Mouse and Keyboard Included Yes This value state if a Mouse and Keyboard is included in the Desktop package.
Remote control Yes  
Software
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Indicates what type of operating system has been pre-installed. Most computers come with a pre-installed operating system, so the buyer is spared a lengthy installation process. The most common opera ...
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Manufacturer Sony  
Extra Hardware    
Extra Software Sony Click to DVD, AOL Online (90 days trial), Microsoft Works 8.5, Microsoft Office 2007 (Trial), Norton Internet Security 2007 (60 days subscription)  
Miscellaneous 1 year warranty  
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