Features

• 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 Cache
• 512 MB (two SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); 60 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive; slot-load Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
• One FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, Mini-DVI port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video output (requires adapters, sold separately)
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT widescreen display, 1280 x 800 resolution

Reviews (42)

BROKE TWICE IN THREE MONTHS
I loved this computer for the first week. Then, it died.Just blackout died completely. When I took out the battery, it started right up.Two months later it broke again.Same thing but the battery trick didn't work this time. When I took it in, they said the hard drive was gone.They couldn't even recover any of the data.Getting it repaired took ten days after many, many phone calls to Apple to get me on an expedite list, because the hard drive was on back order!
An amazing laptop!!!
Pros;
FROM A WINDOWS USER.GRADE A FOR MAC OS, B FOR HARDWARE
My first Mac. Switching is like learning to drive a right hand drive car.A little frustrating at times but the MAC OSX is Very well designed and intuitive and user friendly.The upcoming Windows Vista looks a lot like a MAC OS.
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Features

• 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 Cache
• 512 MB (two SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); 60 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive; slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• One FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, Mini-DVI port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video output (requires adapters, sold separately)
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT widescreen display, 1280 x 800 resolution

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Thousands of MacBooks experiencing random shut downs
My MacBook started RSDs last Friday the 13th after using it for 2 months. It's very frustrating to be working on something or reading a web page and all of the sudden the screen goes black. Then you have to restart and it doesn't even want to start right away. I also sometimes get RSD after powering up and logging into my user account and when waking it from sleep. For the record, I ordered this from another online source, not Amazon.First it took a month to even recieve my MacBook. When I did recieve it, It had a lazy pixel and now has 3. Then I had trouble with the super drive, it refused to open or eject a CD I put in. Now RSD. Fortunately I procrastinated taking it to the Genius Bar otherwise I would have been in there 3 times getting it serviced. Making an appointment has not been easy, I've been trying for 2 days (I still don't have one), maybe they are getting an over load of MacBooks in for service. I talked to tech support and they said they are aware of the problem and I need to take it in for service.Ya think ? Well they have been made aware because this has been going on for a few months and there are thousands of complaints about RSDs and the super drive defects. There's even a web site devoted to the RSD problem started by a disgruntled consumer. If you do a google search on MacBook random shut downs, you'll get tons of links with info and complaints on this. Or go to Apple's Support discussions pages.Supposedly the heatsync and logic board need replacement, which may or may not help. Some people in the message boards have complained that they started getting RSDs soon after getting the parts replaced.Supposedly the latest production MacBooks will have the new parts.
REFRAIN FROM BUYING THIS COMPUTER!
Okay, now I have been a faithful Mac user forever.But since buying the new Macbook, I have been nothing but frustrated and furious with Apple and Macs.I am a college student at USC and have been without a computer 7 or my 9 weeks at school.It is stressful enough being in your first year of college, without having to spend hours on the phone with apple and having to send off your NEW computer to be repaired SEVERAL TIMES!
good...besides the one shutdown
I got my macbook three weeks ago. I like the new macbook. But i also experienced a major shut down, out of nowwhere, like the very next week. Nothing worked.It took a day or two to get it to work again. But that was the only major issue, so far, hopefully!The keyboard needs a little getting used to. All the other features are pretty neat, though. ... Read more

Features

• 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4 MB shared L2 cache
• 1 GB (single SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); ATI Radeon X1600 graphics processor using PCI Express with 128 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM
• 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive; slot-load 8x double-layer SuperDrive
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
• 20-inch widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD with 1680 x 1050 pixels, millions of colors

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A PC Bigot Comes Out of the Closet
When I was about 12, I used a Macintosh computer for the first time. I was amazed by the small disk drive and the little pointer device I'd never seen before: a mouse. It was my friends mac, and it was the coolest thing I'd ever seen. BUT... the only software my buddy had was for drawing. So I drew. I experimented with textures. I made all sorts of drawings. They probably sucked, but I had fun. I asked about other software, but he didn't have any. Nothing? I couldn't believe it. No games? None. I never looked at a mac the same after that first experience. Easy to use, very cool looking, but not for me. I needed more software than just drawing.
Apple knows how!
I have been an Apple Mac user since 1985 when the first Mac came out. It was a 128K model ($2,795). The difference between that early Mac and the new iMac 2.16GHz, 20 inch model ($1,399) is like riding a mule vs. taking the space shuttle to get around. My new iMac 2.16GHz (plus a new Mac Mini) have state of the art technology that is beyond stellar. I control my life with these new machines: bill paying, communications (I am email centric), light graphics work, printing and so on is done with Macs. Macs were always good with graphics, but now they are the very best out of the box and I find myself regularly archiving family photos with ease, photos that might never have come out of their shoeboxes without Mac's new iPhoto. What I need to do probably only uses 5% of iMac's capacity to perform. Also, with the Universal capability Macs and PCs are almost joined at the hip so when I get stuff from friends who use PCs I can open almost all their attachments. It was not always this way. Also, I travel a great deal and now can easily stay on top of my life with a speedy Mac on the internet. No more running to post offices all over creation to send off all those routine bill payments. I can't imagine what else I might need in a computer. My needs are not all that complex, I am not a geek or gamer, but the new iMac is worth every penny for normal users too and iMacs covers almost all of the bases (99%) that most people need to cover. And it is just about crash proof so it humms through its chores with ease and with very little frustration for the user. I have never owned a PC, but over the past two decades I have been tempted more than once. I thought about switching to have broader access to everything that makes up the personal computer world. But now I never will switch, there is no need to! Mac has closed the universality gap and zoomed by PCs and is not looking back...

Great Computer
I have had this computer for about 2-3 weeks now and it is a great computer.The screen is big but not too big for my small kitchen office. The performance is great.I must use windows to log into the electronic medical record system at my office and I installed parallels and run XP professional without a hitch.XP is faster on this computer running on parallels than it is on my PC at the office!
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Features

• 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4 MB shared L2 cache
• 1 GB (single SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); ATI Radeon X1600 graphics processor using PCI Express with 128 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM
• 160 GB Serial ATA hard drive; slot-load 8x double-layer SuperDrive
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
• 17-inch widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD with 1440 x 900 pixels, millions of colors

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Fantastic!
With some trepidation, I made the big switch from PC to MAC. It takes a little getting used to, but so far, so good! The 17" iMac is gorgeous and does what it is supposed to do. The Dual Core processor is a nice touch, it is very fast. The 1gb of standard RAM is sufficient for most, and if you need more, it is upgradeable to 3gb. There is a user-accessable panel so you can install the memory yourself. I would have liked a larger hard drive, maybe that is something I can upgrade in the future. The slot loading Super Drive does it all and is very cool--no trays to malfunction or break off. The system comes with a cool little remote control that attaches magnetically to the side of the monitor when not in use. You can access the multimedia functions of the computer with the remote via Front Row. The only complaint I have about the remote is that the battery was completely dead when I received the package! What's up with that, Amazon??? The keyboard and Mighty Mouse are cool and sleek. I don't know how long all this white is going to look good in my house, but here's hoping. The cable for the keyboard is not long enough, so if you want to maintain the minimalistic look of the iMac, I would suggest going wireless. The display is crystal clear and bright--great for watching DVDs. The built-in speakers are OK, there is some room for improvement there. The included software is pretty good, but they only give you a test drive of Office 2004; a full version would be much nicer! The iSight camera built in on the top of the display is pretty cool, and the Photo Booth software is fun to play around with. All in all, this is a good deal for the money--I would recommend! ... Read more

Features

• 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4 MB shared L2 cache
• 1 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT with 128 MB GDDR3 SDRAM
• 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive; slot-load 8x double-layer SuperDrive
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
• 24-inch widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD with 1920 x 1200 pixels, millions of colors

Reviews (9)

Terrific Desktop, Great Value, Very Stable O/S
First- let's start with the fact that we converted to Mac's in our office 2 years ago, and have never regretted it for a moment. We are in the real estate development business and use 6 systems networked with 3 HP Color printers on a 100/1000 mbit ethernet routers and switches, and can tell you we never, ever have a problem of any consequence in either the O/S, compatibility on the web, or with applications such as Adobe, Microsoft and Intuit.
Computer Rocks - Amazon Customer Service Sucks
As others have noted, the memory configuration is wrong. Good luck trying to get Amazon to claim responsibility for the error. Customer Service says it's their policy to post what's provided to them from the manufacturer (right or wrong) and will not make good on any errors because "it's not their fault."
Dream Machine
This is an amazing machine.I've owned a few macs and when the 24" came out I thought "Oh, I don't think it's worth upgrading" until I saw one at the apple store.Within seconsd of seeing it I knew I had to get one.
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Features

• 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 Cache
• 512 MB (two SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); 80 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive; slot-load SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• One FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, Mini-DVI port with support for DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite video output (requires adapters, sold separately)
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT widescreen display, 1280 x 800 resolution

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My black Macbook
This is my 2nd Mac laptop, my first being a 14' white iBook that served me very well for 2+ years. This new Macbook pretty well addresses all of my "small" wishes and complaints with the iBook I had. Love the sleek black profile and lightness, and especially the glossy screen that's VERY wide versus very TALL. Most anything you may wish to watch these days via iTunes or DVD movies, etc are formatted wide anyway. The keys are GREAT.. durable and low-form-fitted towards the base of the machine. They barely click when used. I do not like to hear a "tap tap tappity" when folks are on their keyboards, even myself! :D Everything looks good on this monitor.
Great Product and Great Rebate
Based on all the previous reviews, you can tell this is a great laptop.I just wanted to comment on how good Amazon was on processing the rebate.I have just about given up on products that offer rebates (i.e. I either miss the UPC Code, the receipt wasn't the original, etc.).However, Amazon provided constant updates and the check arrived in the time frame given by Amazon.I am glad I bought this product through Amazon and would trust them again with a product offering a rebate.

Awesome notebook... just don't buy it from Amazon.
I bought this MacBook to replace a 12" PowerBook G4 that died on me a few months ago, and let me just say - I absolutely love it. The black is SLEEK, and the performance is great.
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Features

• 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 167 MHz system bus
• 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM (expandable to 2 GB), 60 GB hard drive, and slot-loading slot-loading Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
• One FireWire 400 port (8 watts); four USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps); DVI output; VGA output (using included adapter); S-video and composite video output
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit), built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g); and built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
• Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger, iLife '06, and Front Row software included

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MACTABULOUS!!!
For all those people who are concerned about space restrictions and want a powerhouse computer that will not need a large footprint, the Mac Mini is the perfect solution. Packing a boatload of power into a computer yay bigger than a coaster, there is no better power/space combination in the entire computing world!
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Features

• 2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 Cache
• 1 GB (single SODIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); 120 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive; slot-load SuperDrive (DVD+/-RW/CD-RW)
• One FireWire 400, one FireWire 800, three USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• 17-inch TFT widescreen with 1680 x 1050 resolution

Reviews (17)

Superb product from Apple
This is really a great prdouct from Apple. It's fast and beautiful ! I love my MacBook Pro.
Hey, what else would you expect from Apple!
Great design, fast processor and a fantastic OS.
Don't Buy
Don't buy the MacBook Pros. Here's my experience: I bought a MacBook Pro a few months ago and it was dead-on-arrival. I immediately had it replaced with my current MacBook Pro, which also turned out to be defective. I sent it in for repairs through my local Apple store to Apple's repair facility in Texas. Unfortunately for me, the defective part is the logic board (the motherboard on this notebook) and that part is on backorder, which I can only assume to be the case because of the demand for this part for other defective MacBook Pros. Apple's repair facility has had my notebook for more than four weeks now, and even after numerous phone calls to Apple's service center, I still don't have my notebook. My advice is to stay away from the MacBook Pros until Apple figures out why so many of them are unreliable (known problems include, but are not limited to, excessive heat and noise from the MacBook Pros). Just check Apple's official discussion forums and see for yourself. ... Read more

Features

• 2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 Cache
• 1 GB (single SODIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); 100 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA/100 hard drive; slot-load 4x SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• One FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot; no FireWire 800 slots
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• 15.4-inch TFT widescreen display with 1440 x 900 resolution

Reviews (15)

Don't Buy
Don't buy the MacBook Pros. Here's my experience: I bought a MacBook Pro a few months ago and it was dead-on-arrival. I immediately had it replaced with my current MacBook Pro, which also turned out to be defective. I sent it in for repairs through my local Apple store to Apple's repair facility in Texas. Unfortunately for me, the defective part is the logic board (the motherboard on this notebook) and that part is on backorder, which I can only assume to be the case because of the demand for this part for other defective MacBook Pros. Apple's repair facility has had my notebook for more than four weeks now, and even after numerous phone calls to Apple's service center, I still don't have my notebook. My advice is to stay away from the MacBook Pros until Apple figures out why so many of them are unreliable (known problems include, but are not limited to, excessive heat and noise from the MacBook Pros). Just check Apple's official discussion forums and see for yourself.

Best of All Worlds and Then Some
This MacBook comes ready to serve and includes all the amenities.Including, but not limited to, a built-in video camera (which has amazing quality, btw), multi-language support (with easy regional keyboard switching), bluetooth, light AND motion sensors, and multimedia remote control, not to mention an Intel-based processor that allows you to do so much more.
Incredible Machine
As a college student, I need something that will last me at least four more years. Honestly, I had never even used OS X before my purchase, but I knew I'd have no problems because Windows XP was supported. That, and I love my iPod...and as most young people love Apple, as did I. Purchased via the Apple store.
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Features

• 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 Cache
• 512 MB (single SODIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); 80 GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA/100 hard drive; slot-load 4x SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• One FireWire 400, two USB 2.0 ports, and ExpressCard/34 slot; no FireWire 800 slots
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme (802.11g); built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• 15.4-inch TFT widescreen display with 1440 x 900 resolution

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Nightmare
I bought 2 of these. One for myself and one for my wife. I have had to take both back in to the 'genius bar,' where some condescending Mac snob told me how great these are even though my harddrive died for no reason and I have LOST ALL MY DATA. My wife's machine was seriously overheating, to the point it would shut down. I am just so nervous now her machine will fry her internal hard drive and she will lose everything. I took it in to a Mac genius, who said it is working fine, but it keeps crashing. We work solely onto external usb drives now because I don't trust the mac. My laptop is in the shop for 2 weeks. When I get it back, I don't really want to use it because I just can't rely on it. I will never buy another Mac. Now I am stuck with 2.

Don't Buy
Don't buy the MacBook Pros.Here's my experience: I bought a MacBook Pro a few months ago and it was dead-on-arrival.I immediately had it replaced with my current MacBook Pro, which also turned out to be defective.I sent it in for repairs through my local Apple store to Apple's repair facility in Texas.Unfortunately for me, the defective part is the logic board (the motherboard on this notebook) and that part is on backorder, which I can only assume to be the case because of the demand for this part for other defective MacBook Pros.Apple's repair facility has had my notebook for more than four weeks now, and even after numerous phone calls to Apple's service center, I still don't have my notebook. My advice is to stay away from the MacBook Pros until Apple figures out why so many of them are unreliable (known problems include, but are not limited to, excessive heat and noise from the MacBook Pros).Just check Apple's official discussion forums and see for yourself.

MacBook Pro Battery Exchange Program
I have had this machine since March. It always ran hot so much that you had to cover your legs when using it. The battery began to give me real trouble at the same time Apple announced its battery exchange program. Once I figured out how to read the battery serial number(I had to remove it and blow it up via the copier by 200%!) and even then it took me a while to figure out the final four characters, I called Apple, was told to use the web site, entered the info at about 3:00P.M. and received the replacement battery the next day by 1:00P.M. Called DHL at 1:30P.M. to pick up the old one and they were there by 3:30P.M. to return it to Apple. Excellent response and I wonder if Bill and his buddies would even consider matching that. Oh, by the way, the machine ain't bad either. ... Read more

Features

• 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 167 MHz system bus
• 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM (expandable to 2 GB), 80 GB hard drive, and slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer support
• One FireWire 400 port (8 watts); four USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps); DVI output; VGA output (using included adapter); S-video and composite video output
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit), built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g); and built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
• Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger, iLife '06, and Front Row software included

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MACTABULOUS!!!
For all those people who are concerned about space restrictions and want a powerhouse computer that will not need a large footprint, the Mac Mini is the perfect solution. Packing a boatload of power into a computer yay bigger than a coaster, there is no better power/space combination in the entire computing world!
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Features

• 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 cache
• 512 MB (single SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory
• 160 GB Serial ATA hard drive; slot-load 24x Combo Drive
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g)
• 17-inch (viewable) widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD, 1440 x 900 pixels, millions of colors

Editorial Review

Delivering powerful performance for your everyday computing needs, the Sony Vaio VGN-FS742 notebook PC is also ready to grow with your multimedia demands. You'll be able to easily create high-quality DVDs in one click and display it on the 15.4-inch crisp, XBRITE LCD. Slim and lightweight (at just over 6 pounds), the VGN-FS742 also offers a battery life of up to 2 hours with the included standard battery and up to 5.5 hours with the optional VGP-BPL2 large-capacity battery. It also features a 1.73 GHz Intel Pentium M (Centrino) processor, 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, multiformat, dual-layer DVD+/-RW drive, 54g wireless connectivity, a Memory Stick slot for easy transfer of your photos from your Sony digital camera, Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2), and a wide assortment of pre-loaded software titles. For a step up in price, the Vaio VGN-FS770 offers a faster processor, larger hard drive, and 1 GB of RAM. Read more

Features

• Intel Pentium M Processor 740 (1.73 GHz)
• 2MB L2 Cache
• Built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Wireless Networking Adapter
• 15.4 Widescreen LCD
• 1280x800 Native Resolution

Reviews (17)

Don't like this machine
My husband bought me the Sony Vaio FS742W for Christmas.I have been so disappointed.
Excellent deal
This product is excellent not only in terms of price but also in terms of performance. I particularly would like to appreciate its display quality. Its really awesome, crystal clear picture with more viewing angle. Also appreciable is the sleekness. Its really light as compared to other similar brands.
Very Pleased
I've had the machine about a month now and don't have a single complaint.Have had to call tech support a couple of times, for stuff *I* screwed up and they all spoke English and were very helpful. (Told me they no longer outsource and he said he was located in Ft Meyers FL.) This is my first notebook but I did a lot of research and felt this one gave me the most bang for the buck.The Keyboard is very comfortable, and the screen is awesome, (very bright).My only complaint is the sound...sounds like tin. My desktop is a Sony, which is why I was comfortable buying this laptop.Its six years old and still running strong...never had a problem with it.I would buy this or any other Sony again in a heartbeat. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Bring together your computing and entertainment worlds in one package and control it all with one remote with the Sony VAIO VGX-XL2 Digital Living System, which combines a high-end multimedia desktop PC and a 200-disc DVD/CD changer/recorder. Both are designed to fit into a home entertainment rack and the elegant silver and black casings will nicely complement the rest of your home entertainment system. With the VGX-XL2, you can manage all your downloaded digital content--such as music online stores, home movies from your camcorder, and photos from your digital camera--but it offers the added ability to easily organize, sort, and access packaged content from the CDs and DVDs that are sitting on your bookshelves. Read more

Features

• Multimedia desktop PC combined with 200-disc changer/recorder with dual-layer DVD burning support
• 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium D 920 dual-core processor (2 MB L2 cache), 320 GB hard drive, 1 GB RAM (2 GB max), additional dual-layer DVD burner
• Automatically and sequentially record up to 200 audio CDs; record TV episodes to the hard drive and transfer them to blank DVDs stored in the changer
• 54g Wi-Fi LAN, built-in TV tuner, multi-format memory card reader
• Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Update Rollup 2)

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Great Media PC
I did a lot of research before I purchased this unit.I wanted a Media PC that would fit in my stereo rack that would actually look like my other components.My final two choices were this sony and the HP.I chose the Sony because it has HDMI (I like having the sound transfered over Digital) output, which none of the other Media PCs have out there and the processor was a dual core, which means it's more up to date than other units I looked at.
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Features

• 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 cache
• 512 MB (single SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128 MB GDDR3 memory
• 250 GB Serial ATA hard drive; slot-load 8x double-layer SuperDrive
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g)3; built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
• 20-inch widescreen LCD with 1680 x 1050 resolution

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Windows, watch out!
I was a Mac user until 1998, when it appeared Apple was as done as three-month old bread. I gave up hope and went with Windows, fought through 95, 98, NT, 2000 and XP (never bothered with Millennium), and pretty much considered defeat.
Not just overseas Junk. High Quality Overseas stuff.
Anyone who know me by my Real Name, knows I'm a long time supporter of the Redmond Campus.
Fabulous machine
First let me respond to G. Crain (Houston).My Mom is 79 years old and loves her new iMac 20" Dual Core.She's not computer savvy but is able to do the basics quite well...even after a mini-stroke!Sorry you had problems.
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Features

• Intel Pentium M Processor 740 (1.73 GHz) with Centrino technology
• 2MB L2 Cache
• 533MHz FSB
• 512MB of PC2700 DDR SDRAM (expandable to 1GB)
• 2 RAM Slots (0 available)

Reviews (3)

Speed Up your VGN-FS630/W
I was very disappointed when I got my VAIO home and found out how "S-L-O-W" it was!! sometimes the seasons changed before it would shut down, I even turned it off and removed the batteries just to get it to shut down. After some investigation and just luck I deleted only the Norton Anti-Virus which came installed on the VAIO. I deleted anything that said Norton or that Norton was associated with. And "BAM" it now comes up fast and shuts down fast..."what a difference" it now works and acts like a PC of this system and software should.

Very Happy with my selection
this is my first laptop, i was a sound believer in desktops but as im entering the Air Force now i wanted mobility. my price range was about 1500bucks. wanted pretty much these exact specs except a faster processor and a standalone gfx card. but i settled with this laptop because of the looks first off, Sony has a great design team. and second was this beautiful screen. it's dual-lite. so its xtra-brite as they call it. great for dvd, the glare is more than others but with the brighness up all the way you can see just fine. thats another thing, you can adjust the brightness of the screen using two Fn keys. you also have to use the Fn key to adjust the volume but that isnt much of a problem since i have a Griffin Technologies PowerMate.
May be slow at first blush
One of the cons of this machine is that, though it has 512 megs of RAM, it dedicates 128 megs to the Intel Express Graphics interface, meaning you're effectively running with 384 megs of RAM.When you're running Windows XP, 512 is really the bare minimum for decent performance, so dropping down to 384 will put you into using virtual memory pretty quickly.Add to that a slower 4200 RPM hard drive where the virtual memory is stored, and you can bog down pretty quickly.
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Editorial Review

Access your digital audio library wherever you roam with the HP Pavilion dv1520us notebook PC, which weighs just over 5 pounds and comes with 80 GB of storage space. It features a widescreen, BrightView 14-inch display, which provides improved viewing in direct sunlight, and dedicated external media and menu control allow you to navigate your video and music files quickly and easily. Control playback settings from up to 10 feet away with the included HP remote, then store it conveniently in the PC card slot. You'll keep the party going thanks to the battery-friendly 1.7 GHz Intel Pentium M (Centrino) 735a processor. This notebook also features 512 MB of installed memory (2 GB maximum), built-in 54g wireless connectivity, multi-format/dual-layer DVD burner (with CD writing capability), and Windows XP Home Edition (SP2). Read more

Features

• Notebook PC with widescreen 14-inch LCD and 1.7 GHz Pentium M (Centrino) 735a with 2 MB L2 cache, 400 MHz FSB
• 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of RAM (2 GB max), multi-format DVD/CD burner with dual-layer support
• Three USB 2.0, one Firewire, one VGA, one S-Video, one PCMCIA, microphone, headphone
• 10/100 Ethernet; 56K (V.90) modem, 54-Mbps wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
• Windows XP Home edition, SP2; HP Image Zone Plus

Editorial Review

The Sony Vaio VGC-RB54G desktop entertainment PC comes loaded with the all tools you need to easily create, manage, share, and enjoy your digital photos, home videos, movies, and music. Convert your VHS or 8mm home videos to DVD discs to share with the whole family via the dual-layer, multiformat DVD burner. Store hundreds of hours of your music collection on the amazingly huge 320 GB Serial ATA hard drive. You can also watch and record your favorite TV programs (via the built-in TV tuner) using the Giga Pocket personal video recorder (PVR). It features a hyper-threading 2.8 GHz Pentium D dual-core processor for powering through work as multiple applications hum along simultaneously and without stress. This multimedia PC also features 1 GB of installed RAM, a multiformat memory card reader compatible with the most popular digital camera formats, Microsoft XP Media Center Edition 2005, and a wide assortment of pre-loaded software titles. Read more

Features

• Supplied with VAIO(R) Keyboard / PS2 Mouse / Speakers / US AC Power Cord (power supply is dual-volt compatible) / Pre-installed Microsoft Windows XP Media Edition 2005, Sony Digital Software Suite, Microsoft Works 8, Microsoft Office (Student/Teacher Edition), Intel Quicken New User, Roxio DigiMedia SE, Norton 90-Day Trial Security Suite, and more
• Intel Pentium D Processor 820 2.8GHz with 2MB L2 Cache
• Radeon X300 128MB dedicated video processor for advanced video, graphics, and gaming performance
• Ports - 6 USB (2 front) / 2 PS2 / 1 VGA / 1 Parallel / 1x 6-pin iLink Firewire Rear / 1x 4-pin iLink Firewire Front / Line-in Mic Headphone Jacks / SPDIF Out / Memory Stick(R) - CompactFlash - SD - xD-PictureCard Reader / Vacant PCI Express x16 & x1 Slots / 1 Vacant PCI slot (of 2) / Space for up to 3 additional internal drives
• 1GB PC2-4200 533MHz DDR2 Memory upgradeable to 2GB

Features

• Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger, iLife '06, and Front Row software included
• 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 167 MHz system bus
• 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM (expandable to 2 GB), 80 GB hard drive, and slot-loading SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD??RW/CD-RW)
• One FireWire 400 port; four USB 2.0 ports; DVI output; VGA output (using included adapter); S-video and composite video output
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit), built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g); and built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module

Reviews (18)

MACTABULOUS!!!
For all those people who are concerned about space restrictions and want a powerhouse computer that will not need a large footprint, the Mac Mini is the perfect solution. Packing a boatload of power into a computer yay bigger than a coaster, there is no better power/space combination in the entire computing world!
fast little machine
I actually bought the mac mini at a local Apple store because Amazon does not carry the configuration that I wanted, which is:
Apple Mac mini ROX. Amazon, I have concerns about.
The Mac mini is a great little machine if you want something that is cute, compact, quiet and very connected to the outside world. Don't get it if you really need a high-performance desktop machine -- it is not for World-o-Warcraft. But it's perfect for web surfing, photo retouching, ripping music, editing video and burning DVDs.
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Features

• 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor with 2 MB shared L2 cache
• 512 MB (single SO-DIMM) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300); ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128 MB GDDR3 memory
• 160 GB Serial ATA hard drive, slot-load 8x double-layer SuperDrive
• Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit); built-in 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g)3; built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module
• 17-inch widescreen LCD with 1440 x 900 resolution

Reviews (37)

A great product if you're the right buyer
Before i tell you what the iMac 17" is, let me tell you what it's not.
Fantastic value for a desktop machine
My kids love these (we own two) because it can runs Windows and they can play PC games. I've never seen Windows run faster.
I will not purchase another Apple product in a very long time
The product is fine, but Apple probably has the worst customer support I have ever experienced.Their amount of topics on their on-line support is not broad enough.It is only helpful if you have very simple problems (like if you're having problems ejecting a CD from your drive), but for more complicated problems the on-line support is completely useless.Their phone support is even worse.I waited on the phone for 45 minutes to talk to a customer support person so he can tell me he would only help me if I paid more money.Next time I'll buy a PC with Dell or Gateway.Like I wrote, the product is fine, but part of the reason for choosing a particular PC is for customer support.Because I believe Apple's customer support to be horrid, I will not be purchasing another Apple product for a very long time. ... Read more