Sony PCV-E518DS manual Specifications, Mpeg

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Read Me First

Specifications

Model

PCV-E518DS

 

 

Processor

500 MHz Pentium® III

 

 

Hard Disk Drive

17.28 GB

 

 

Standard SDRAM

128 MB PC-100 SDRAM,

 

expandable

 

to 256 MB

 

 

Video RAM

8 MB SDRAM

 

 

MPEG

“Sony Tuned” MPEG Digital Video supports full-

 

screen video playback

 

 

Graphics

3D 2X AGP graphics acceleration (Matrox)

 

 

Sound Capabilities

3D Positional Audio (Aureal A3D)

 

 

Diskette Drive

3.5” 1.44 MB FDD

 

 

CD-RW Drive

CD-RW Drive (4X max. CD-R writing, 2X max.

 

CD-RW writing, 24X max. reading)

 

 

Modem

K56flex technology/V.90 compatible data/fax

 

modem*

Expansion Capabilities

One PCI slot

 

One additional hard disk drive bay

 

 

Connection

USB port

Capabilities (Front)

i.LINK™ port (4-pin)

 

 

Connection

Optional Keyboard (PS/2-style)

Capabilities (Rear)

Mouse (PS/2-style)

 

USB port

 

Serial port

 

Parallel (printer)

 

Game/MIDI

 

Headphones

 

Line In

 

Microphone

 

VGA Monitor

 

S-Link (Control-A1)

 

Optical Digital Audio Out

 

Two i.LINK ports (6-pin)

 

Modem line (RJ-11)

 

Phone line (RJ-11)

 

 

Supplied Accessories

VAIO Smart™ keyboard

 

Sony two-button mouse

 

RJ-11 phone cable

 

Power cord

 

 

Service

90-day limited service. Extendible to one year

 

from original date of purchase upon registration

Limited Warranty

90-day parts/labor standard. Extendible to one

 

year from original date of

 

purchase upon registration**

 

 

Power Requirements

200 watts maximum

 

 

Dimensions

7” (w) x 12” (h) x 13 3/4” (d)

 

(178mm x 304mm x 330mm)

 

 

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PCV-E518DS specifications

The Sony PCV-E518DS is a versatile desktop computer that showcases Sony's commitment to delivering powerful performance while maintaining a sleek aesthetic. Designed primarily for home users, it combines multimedia capabilities with everyday computing needs, making it an excellent choice for both casual users and those requiring more robust specifications.

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