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As part of Sony's "Digital Studio" line of PCs, the new VAIO PCV-RZ44G Media Center Desktop offers high-end performance, exceptional multimedia capabilities and oodles of connectivity options. If you use your computer for state-of-the-art entertainment as well as productivity, the VAIO PCV-RZ44G could be just the ticket. Just one step down from the exceptional top-of-the-line VAIO PCV-RZ46G, the VAIO PCV-RZ44G is outfitted with a fast 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading technology (Hyper-Threading allows a single CPU system to behave in some aspects like a dual-CPU system -- thereby boosting performance during key high-drain procedures such as multitasking), 512 MB of premium PC-2700 333 MHz DDR memory and a blazing 800 MHz bus, the VAIO PCV-RZ44G is ready to blast through all but the most demanding chores. Sony has even addressed the Achilles Heel of many out-of-the-box desktops by integrating a 128 MB nVidia GeForce FX 5200 graphics card with w/TV-Out to handle high-end 3D games and applications and provide a purely digital link to the new breed of LCD flat-panel monitors. When it comes to storing and transferring your valuable data, the VAIO PCV-RZ44G has you covered. The system is fitted with a massive 160 GB hard disk for your frequently accessed programs and files, a 3.5-inch diskette drive for older or smaller applications, a 40-speed CD-ROM drive for listening to audio CDs and installing programs, and a DVD-RW/CD-RW drive that allows you to burn audio CDs, archive information, watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters and create your own DVDs. To ensure fast interaction with peripherals such as digital camcorders, scanners and external drives, the system features a total of seven high-speed USB 2.0 ports and a pair of IEEE 1394 FireWire connectors -- one each on the front and rear. The VAIO PCV-RZ44G sports numerous other amenities, including an S/PDIF output, a coaxial input, a handy VAIO Smart keyboard, a thorough package of business, leisure and entertainment software, and a 2.1 Sony speaker system with subwoofer and desktop satellites. Sony has not included a monitor so users may select a custom display from the many alternatives currently available. More About Microsoft Windows XP Media Center  What sets this PC apart is that it is powered by Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, which offers the features, reliability, and power of Windows XP Professional, plus advanced digital entertainment capabilities. The Media Center interface offers you more types of entertainment to enjoy: TV, Personal Video Recording (PVR), Movies, Music, Photos, Videos, Radio, and DVD. Use the remote control to enjoy from anywhere in your room. TV & Movies  |  | | Watch TV when and how you want, and never miss a moment of your favorite programs. Pause and rewind live TV. Record a TV episode, series, or category. Automatically record a personalized selection of TV programs using Keyword Record. Media Center downloads the latest program listings for you and even wakes up from power-saving standby mode to record programs, so you can watch shows on your schedule. | | | |  |  Photos & Video | | Easily edit your digital pictures and digital videos, and then launch a dynamic slideshow complete with animated transitions and your favorite soundtrack. While viewing a picture, zoom in to see more detail. You can rotate, correct red-eye, and print your pictures using the remote. Play slide-shows straight from digital storage devices. | | | | | Music & Radio |  | | All your music is stored in one digital jukebox and using the remote, shuffle your entire music collection according to artist or genre or listen to your tunes through playlists that learn what you like. Tune in FM stations and pause live radio. Full-screen visualizations pulse to the beat of the music. Cool on-screen effects show music information, such as track title, track time, and artist. |
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