The Sony Vaio PCV-RS100 desktop is not the fastest PC on the market. It is, however, a strong multimedia performer. Packed with all the tools you need for making movies, music, or videos, the Vaio PCV-RS100 "Digital Studio" should warrant serious consideration from budget-conscious, home-based directors and producers. Driven by a 2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor, 256 MB of PC-100 DDR memory, and an integrated 64 MB Intel 845GL Extreme Graphics chipset, the system delivers satisfactory power. It is not recommended for heavy-duty multitasking or high-end 3-D games and drawing packages, but should quite easily handle most typical desktop applications, including multimedia.
In this regard, Sony has equipped the Vaio PCV-RS100 with a sizable 60 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard disk and a convenient DVD-RW/CD-RW drive through which you can burn and play audio CDs, archive information, watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters, and create your own DVDs. To ensure fast interaction with peripherals such as digital camcorders and cameras, scanners, and external drives, the system also features four high-speed USB 2.0 ports and front- and rear-mounted IEEE 1394 FireWire connectors.
The Vaio PCV-RS100 features numerous other amenities, including a VGA monitor port, two PS/2 ports, a pair of freestanding stereo speakers, a user-friendly Vaio Smart keyboard, and a PS/2 wheel mouse. Sony has not included a monitor, allowing you to use your current display or select from the many available alternatives. Pre-installed software includes Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Corel WordPerfect Office 2002, Intuit Quicken 2003, and a small assortment of midlevel multimedia utilities.
