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Article: Hardware plus software equals multimedia value: Sony VAIO Digital Studio PC RS630G.(Product/Service Evaluation)
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- Computer Shopper
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- October 1, 2004
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WE'RE PRETTY SURE WE'VE NEVER USED THE words "tremendous value" and the name "Sony" in the same sentence. But in the case of Sony Electronics' $1,449 VAIO Digital Studio PC RS630G, they can legitimately coexist, thanks to an abundant multimedia-software package and solid hardware selection.
On the front panel you'll see a multiformat memory card reader, three USB 2.0 ports, and an i.Link (FireWire) port, as well as inputs for S-Video, composite video, and stereo audio--connectivity for just about any device. In addition to a floppy drive, the front panel also houses an 8x DVD[+ or -]RW burner and a 16x DVD-ROM drive, giving you the flexibility to do disc-to-disc ...