Sony VGC-RB31P Sony Viao Desktop Computer

Next Generation Entertainment, Everyday Essential Computing

The VAIO RB Desktop comes loaded with exclusive Sony software that allows you to easily create, manage, share and enjoy your digital photos, home videos, movies and music. Convert your old VHS and 8mm videos to DVD in just a click with Click to DVD software. And, with the advanced DVD+R Double Layer 8.5GB recording capacity, you can create a whole digital library for your personal viewing entertainment. The tools you need for your growing multimedia entertainment demands and everyday essential computing needs. Versatile. Empowering. Ready for your digital lifestyle.

Powerful Performance and Versatility

The Viao RB Desktop Computers ships to you loaded with Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition 2005. the Sony VGC-RB38G is geared to exceed the needs of the average user. It's designed to promote and extend your creativivity with extensive multimedia functionality. In addition to the DVD+/-RW Drive (that also acts as a CDR/CDRW drive), the DVD writer also has a DVD+R dual-layer drive for Recording up to 8.5GB on a DVD+RDL disc. Super rapid Data and Video Processing adds Professional power and punch for digital-video and Digital-Camera work. In addition, this model includes Sony's Giga Pocket TV Tuner and Personal video Recorder for viewing and recording TV shows. All this plus lots more with loads of Expansion headroom to take your VAIO PC experience wherever your passions and desires lead.

Give new life to great memories

Convert your VHS or 8mm home videos to professional quality DVDs. With Click to DVD creation software and the DVD+R Double Layer/ DVD RW drive, professional quality DVDs are just one click away. Create or record up to 8.5GB of home videos, movies, TV shows, music or Digital photos - or up to 4 hours of MPEG-2 video - on one Double Layer DVD disc. You can also take total control of your TV viewing. With the VAIO RB Desktop you can watch and record high-quality television from your PC. It's convenient and easy with integrated program listings and on-screen navigation. Enjoy your own personal TV library on your schedule.

Supplied Accessories

VAIO Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse, Speakers, Power Cord

Comparison Specifications

Intel Pentium 4 Processor 530J w/ Intel Hyper-Threading Technology (3.0GHz, 1MB L2 Cache)
200GB 7200rpm Serial ATA Hard Drive
Standard RAM: 512MB PC-3200 400MHz DDR (256MB x 2) (Expandable to 2GB)
DVD+R Double Layer/DVD +/- RW/ CD-RW Drive
CD-ROM Drive: 40x MAX CD-ROM Read
Ethernet: 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
6 USB7 2.0, 2 PS2, VGA Out, Parallel Port, Line In, i.LINK, headphone, microphone
Graphics: Intel 915G Integrated Graphics 224MB Max. dynamically allocated shared video memory
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2

Additional Specifications

Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz
Chipset: Intel 915G
Modem: V.90 compatible data/fax modem (RJ-11)
Expansion Slots: Multi-Media Card Reader, One x1 PCI Express, One x16 PCI Express
Click to DVD- DVD Creation, PictureGear Studio- Digital Photo, SonicStage- Digital Music, DVgate Plus- Digital Video
Microsoft Works 8.0 - Word, Microsoft Office 2003 60-Day Small Business Edition
SonicStage, Sonic RecordNow!, Intervideo WinDVD, Intuit Quicken 2005 New User Edition
Internet Services: America Online Three Month Trial- New Users Only
Norton AntiVirus
VAIO Recovery Wizard, Update, Help and Support

Manufacturer Specifications

Power Requirements: Min. 305W 100-240V 7A (50/60Hz)
Power Managment: ACPI 1.0 Compliant
Expansion Bays: 2 5.25" Half-Height (occupied), 1 External 3.5" (occupied), 4 Internal 3.5" (1 occupied)