Pros

  • Whisper-quiet operation
  • Eye-catching, circular design

Cons

  • Port covers could be more effective

Manufacturer’s Description

Energize your living room with the power and panache of the remarkable Sony VAIO TP1 Living Room PC. A bold new approach to home PC design, this spherical PC is encased in a unique, round showpiece. Elegant and easy-to-use, the VAIO TP1 brings PC power to your TV while invigorating your interior design.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number VGXTP1
Inventory Number 25672
Processor
Processor type Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile
Processor speed 1830.0 MHz
Cache size 2.048 KB
Bus speed 667.0 MHz
Processor count 1
Memory
Memory size 2048.0 MB
Memory type DDR2
Memory max 2048.0 GB
Display
Included monitor No
Graphics
Graphics Type Motherboard
Primary Graphics Chipset Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Video Bus PCI Express x16
Maximum Shared Video Memory 224 MB
Storage
Drive size 300.0 GB
Drive Controllers Serial ATA
Motherboard
Motherboard Chipset Intel 945GM Chipset
Green
Energy Star compliant 1.0
Dimensions
Depth 10.63 inches
Height 3.58 inches
Weight 8.16 pounds
Optical Drive
DVD-RW Write Speed 8.0
DVD-ROM Pressed Disc Read Speed 8.0
Single-Layer DVD-R Write Speed 8.0
CD-ROM Read Speed 24.0
DL DVD-R Write Speed 4.0
Included Drives 1
CD Rewrite Speed 16 X (CD,CD-R)
DL DVD Pressed Disc Read Speed 4 X (DVD, DVD-R)
CDR Write Speed 24 X (CD,CD-R)
Included Software
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Other Features
Devices
  • HDMI Cable
  • HDMI to DVI Adapter
  • Keyboard
  • Remote Control
  • TV Tuner
  • Wifi Antenna
included_printer No
Ports and Connections
Ethernet Type
  • Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)
  • Wireless Ethernet - 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b
  • Wireless Ethernet - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
Available Interfaces
  • Audio - Digital Optical
  • Audio - Line In (1/8" Mini)
  • Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini)
  • Ethernet - RJ45
  • FireWire 400/IEEE 1394 - 4 pin
  • HDMI
  • Infrared - iRDA Wireless (iRDA-SIR)
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0
  • Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA)
  • Video - 24 pin DVI-D
  • Video - Coaxial (RF)
  • Video - RCA Composite Video
Slots
  • Memory Stick PRO
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo
  • SD Card
Case
Chassis style Mini System
Chassis Color White
3.5 Inch Internal Bays 1
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited Warranty