Sony Rolls Out VAIO LT HD PC/TV Desktop

Sony VAIO LT HD PC/TV Desktop

Yesterday, Sony launched the VAIO LT HD PC/TV, which is not just a desktop but a whole entertainment center. Users can watch and record analog, digital and cable television programming. It also offers premium HD channels.

The LT PC/TV comes in multiple configurations but the HD model is the standard one, which features a Blu-ray Disc optical drive. Users now will be able to play, record and store content on high-capacity BD media (up to 50 GB on a single disc).

Besides, the new desktop incorporates a 22-inch diagonal WSXGA+ widescreen display with Sony’s XBRITE-HiColor LCD technology. Unlike other displays, this LCD screen can be mounted on the wall too.

Moreover, the desktop includes a built-in 1.3 megapixel camera and an echo-cancelling microphone for crystal-clear video messaging.

Other Specifications of the VAIO LT HD PC/TV are:

  • Intel Core 2 Duo processor
  • 2GB of RAM
  • A discrete graphics card
  • Built-in wireless 802.11n LAN technology
  • Pre-installed with Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Wireless keyboard
  • Wireless mouse
  • Remote control
  • “The LT model has everything you need- it’s a PC and HDTV set in one breathtaking device. It’s the ultimate showstopper for media lovers who appreciate high-def performance and cutting-edge technology in a saving space design,” said Mike Abary, senior vice president of VAIO product marketing at Sony Electronics.

    The LT standard model will be available in the market at the price of $1,900 (around Rs. 78,110) while the LT HD model with a Blu-ray Disc optical drive can be bought at the price of $2,900 (around Rs. 1,19,240). The VAIO LT HD PC/TV series will be available in the market from October 2007.