Sony VAIO VGC-RB43 Desktop PC (Intel Pentium 4 Processor 630, 1 GB RAM, 200 GB Hard Drive, Dbl Layer DVD+R/DVD+/-RW Drive, CD-ROM Drive) | List Price: $960.00
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Platform: Windows XP Home Edition
Brand: Sony
Binding: Personal Computers
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Arrived with defective modem, no system disks or documentation [Posted on 2005-09-15]
The system is very attractively priced, especially with the rebates from both Sony and Amazon.
When it arrived, I immediately attempted to connect to the Internet using my dial-up account, but the modem could not find a dial tone. I spent almost an entire day on the phone with Sony technical support, trying everything they suggested, but nothing worked.
I finally gave up and returned the product to Amazon for a refund. Amazon's service is superb. Since the product was defective, they even paid for the return shipping.
Aside from the defective modem, there are a couple of other things that I don't like about the system. It did not come with the system software (Windows) CD's. So, if the hard disk ever crashed, I would not be able to re-load the operating system.
Also, there was virtually zero documentation. I suppose most of it is available online, but this is the first computer I've ever purchased that didn't come with detailed documentation and system specifications.
I would not recommend this system to anyone.
Love it [Posted on 2005-10-20]
I bought this machine at Comp USA on sale for cheap. Tossed in a Geforce 4 card and I was ready to rock. Like the user said above.... it doesn't come with system disks. What you are supposed to do is burn them when u use the computer. I guess it's a little cheap on Sony's part making the consumer burn his/her own system disks, but hey, blank CDs and DVDs are cheap and I'd rather save a few hundred bucks.
Mean Machine [Posted on 2005-12-19]
My order was quickly processed and shipped. I had trouble installing the sbc dsl installation disc so I called sonys help line and quickly spoke with someone who helped trouble-shoot the problem. They told me that the problem was the disc version of sbc and that I should contact them. After that I was further instructed on how to download the correct version from their website. After doing this the computer was supreme. With 1 GB RAM everything happens in a flash, it's 200 GB Hard Drive is more than enough which is an understatment. I purchased this computer from tigerdirect.com through amazon and paid 800 dollars which after doing my research and comparing prices is a great deal. It comes with a keyboard, a really cool mouse, and a set of speakers. I choose to purchase a 19 inch sony flat panel monitor from amazon.com of which I paid 310 US dollars after 150 Mail in Rebate to Sony. I didn't purchase the XtraBrite because it cost more and the only difference seemed to be the glossy screen and the colors were exagerated (the grass was unrealistacly green). So all in all I paid $1100 + s/h which, compared to this setup as a total package, saved a couple hundred dollars depending on where you look. I am blown away at this computer, surfing the internet is a whole new experience now that I don't have to wait for page loads or freezing. Taking on 30 tasks at once is not a problem for this computer, not that I would ever need to but just knowing that you could. It's like driving a porsche, you probably won't need to go 200 mph but just knowing you could is really cool. A 200 GB hard drive larger than you'll need but it's nice to have. I recommend this computer to Multi Media users and suggest the 19 inch flat panel sony monitor to go with it, 19 inches is the way to go. I've had a 17 flat screen monitor for 6 years and I was just blown away with this new one. I love it. Also, the whole package looks so cool on a desk. I think that the way a computer appears is also important and sony is top of the line when it comes to that. This computer is a mean machine and I am just so glad that there was nothing wrong with it and am looking forward to spending many years playing with it.
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