Powerful Performance With Versatility
The VAIO RB40 desktop PC comes loaded with exclusive Sony software to help you create, manage, share, and enjoy your digital photos, home videos, movies, and music. This PC features an Intel Pentium 4 Processor, an ample hard drive, and an expandable memory for all your essential computing needs and to ensure longevity. Built to meet your growing multimedia entertainment demands, the VAIO RB40 desktop PC allows you to download and manage your favorite tunes with SonicStage digital music software. Keep your digital photos organized and ready for sharing with PictureGear Studio software. Burn your own professional quality DVDs and CDs with up to 8.5GB recording capacity using advanced DVD+R Double Layer technology and Click to DVD software. Create, manage, share, and enjoy your entertainment with the powerful, versatile VAIO RB40 desktop from Sony.
Memory Galore
The VAIO VGCRB40 Desktop includes a 200GB hard drive, giving you the freedom to store important documents and digital media right on your PC. Access your files or enhance the VAIO Multimedia Center by adding personal applications and personalized video/audio content. With its powerful Intel Pentium 4 Processor and 512MB RAM, the Sony VAIO RB-Series has what you need for all your everyday computing and multimedia needs. Archive more of your favorite digital videos and personal moments with VAIO RB-Series' Dual Layer DVD burner. With the DVD+R Dual Layer/ DVD-/+RW Drive, you can convert your home movies to DVD with just one click. Store up to 4.7GB on a standard Single Layer disc. Using DVD+R Dual Layer recording, store even more of your memories in high quality video--up to 8.5GB on just one disk!
Become A Card Reader
The versatile VAIO VGCRB40 Desktop PC includes an expandable memory slot, allowing you to access even more media or important documents. The Multimedia Card Reader is compatible with Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick Duo storage media, adding the flexibility to transfer and store data and media files from anywhere. The expandable memory slot also works with other flash media such as Compact Flash or SD Flash, SmartMedia and MultiMediaCard. Use the Sony VAIO RB40 to access digital images and audio tracks. With the added PCI Express slots and simple connectivity, you can expand your horizons and enjoy your favorite media easily.
Get Into The Zone
The Sony VAIO VGCRB40 comes equipped with VAIO Zone software, allowing you to access your CD/DVDs, music, photos, and videos in one convenient interface. Enjoy your entertainment by just using the cursor with arrow keys to switch between "Music," "Pictures," and "Videos" without the need for multiple applications. DVgate Plus gives you the power of a digital editing studio right on your VAIO RB-Series desktop. Capture, edit, and record digital movies with ease. With the power to create high quality digital video, DVgate Plus is perfect for adding a personal flair to your home movies. Just connect a Handycam camcorder or other digital video source to the VAIO RB-Series desktop, launch DVgate Plus software and you're on your way to creating your very own digital masterpiece.
Managing Your Music
Managing your music is easy with the VAIO VGCRB40 desktop PC and SonicStage 2.1 music software. Using the high speed USB connection and the SonicStage drag-and-drop capability, you can import and export digital audio tracks to your digital music or MP3 player as often as you like. Archive your PC downloads and CD tracks with its simple-to-use interface. Sony's SonicStage music software is the easy and carefree way to organize and enjoy the music you love! Open your SonicStage music files to add a professional touch to slideshows or watch your compilation DVD videos with the simple touch of a button. With VAIO Zone Software, your complete media library is always easy to access and ready when you need it, offering a whole new style of A/V entertainment freedom.
Included With Purchase
VAIO keyboard, PS/2 mouse, speakers, power cord.
Comparison Specifications
- Intel Pentium 4 Processor 530 With Hyper-Threading Technology (3.0 GHz, 1 MB L2 Cache)
- 200GB 7200rpm Hard Drive
- 512 MB PC-3200 400 MHz DDR RAM (Expandable To 2 GB)
- DVD Double Layer DVD +/-R/ RW, CD-R/RW Optical Drive
- DVD-ROM Optical Drive (16x MAX DVD Read, 40x MAX CD Read)
- Ethernet:10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
- Port Connections: USB 2.0 (6), PS/2 (2), VGA Out, Parallel, Line In, i.LINK (6-Pin/4-Pin), Microphone, Headphone
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
- Multimedia Card Reader For Memory Stick/PRO/Duo And Others
- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition With Service Pack 2
Additional Specifications
- Front Side Bus Speed: 800 MHz
- Chipset: Intel 915G
- Modem: V.90 Compatible Data/Fax Modem (RJ-11)
- Expansion Slots: Multi-Media Card Reader, One x16 PCI Express, Two PCI (One Vacant), One x1 PCI Express
- Click to DVD-DVD Creation, PictureGear Studio-Digital Photo, SonicStage-Digital Music, DVgate Plus-Digital Video
- Corel WordPerfect, Sonic RecordNow 7, Intervideo WinDVD, Intuit Quicken 2005 New User Edition
- America Online 90-Day Trial (New Users Only)
- Norton Internet Security 90-Day Subscription
- VAIO Recovery Wizard/Update/Help And Support
Manufacturer Specifications
- Power Requirements: Minimum 305W, 100-240V, 7A (50/60Hz)
- Power Managment: ACPI 1.0 Compliant
- Expansion Bays: Two 5.25" Half-Height (Occupied), External 3.5" (Occupied), Four Internal 3.5" (One Occupied)
Dimensional Specifications
- Size: 7.13" W x 16.9" H x 15.24" D
- Weight: 25.35 lbs.
Sony VGC-RB40 Warranty Details
One-Year Limited Warranty And Onsite Service
