Sony Vaio VGX-TP3G Media Centre Blu-Ray Desktop PC

About the Item

Let's cut straight to the chase - this is a very modern, very stylish computer which is designed to be connected to a high definition television to allow you to surf the net, watch movies/television, listen to music and play games on your very own television.

The only reason I'm selling this fantastic item is because I have a Macbook, a Macbook Pro and an iMac. I bought this in order to use several Windows programs however it's been so long since I've used Windows - I've gotten used to living without it and hence this computer has been switched on twice since I purchased it.

The key features of the Vaio are listed below:

• Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.40 GHz) with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
• 750 GB Hard Disk Drive
• NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GT GPU
• Blu-ray Disc™ Combo Drive
• Ease of use: Remote Commander / Wireless Keyboard

Operating System

Operating System:  Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (English Version) with Service Pack 1(Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese Language Pack)
 
Architecture
Processor Name:  Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.40 GHz)*1*2
Chipset:  Mobile Intel® PM965 Express Chipset
Processor System Bus:  800MHz
Memory Bus:  667MHz
Cache Memory:  3MB
 
Main Memory
Pre-installed/Max:  2GB DDR2 SDRAM*3*４
SO-DIMM slots:  2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses one)
 
Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive:  750 GB*5 (Serial ATA, 7200rpm)
 
Optical Disc Drive
Drive:  Blu-ray Disc™ Combo Drive
Maximum Reading Speed:  BD-ROM: 2x/BD-R: 2x (SL), 1.6x (DL)/BD-RE: 2x (SL), 1.6x (DL)/DVD+R: 8x (SL), 6x (DL)/DVD-R: 8x (SL), 6x (DL)/DVD+RW: 6x/DVD-RW: 6x/DVD-ROM: 8x/ DVD-RAM: 5x/CD-ROM: 24x/CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 24x
Maximum Writing Speed: DVD+R: 8x (SL), 2.4x (DL)/DVD-R: 8x (SL), 2x (DL)DVD+RW: 4x/DVD-RW: 4x/DVD-RAM: 5x/CD-R: 8x/CD-RW: 8x
 
Graphics
Graphics Accelerator:  NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GT notebook graphics processing unit (GPU)
Dedicated Video Memory:  256MB
 
Interface
USB:  High Speed USB 2.0 x 4
i.LINK(IEEE 1394):  4pin (S400) x 1
Network (RJ-45)Connector:  10Base-T/100Base-TX x 1
Display Output Connector:  Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15pin x 1
Headphone:  Stereo mini jack x 1
Microphone:  Stereo mini jack x 1
HDMI Connector:  Output x 1 (DVI-D compatible*6)
Memory Stick Slot:  Memory Stick (Standard/Duo Size compatible, MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible)*7
SD Memory Card Slot:  SD Memory Card*8 (SDHC compatible, MMC compatible)
Compatible Memory Cards:  Memory Stick (Standard/Duo Size compatible, MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible)・SD Memory Card (SDHC compatible) ・Multi Media Card
DC IN:  x 1
Others:  Optical Out Connector, Wireless LAN Antenna Connector, Remote Sensor
 
Wireless Connection
Wireless LAN Type:  Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g*9
Network Connection:  Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Wireless LAN Data Rate:  Maximum data rate: 11Mbps (802.11b), 54 Mbps (802.11a/g) *10
Wireless LAN Frequency:  5 GHz (802.11a), 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g)
 
Audio
Sound Chip:  Intel® High Definition Audio compatible ・ 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support)
 
Keyboard/Input Device
Keyboard:  VGP-WKB6IE Wireless keyboard: Approx. 19 mm key pitch / 2.7 mm keystroke , 82 keys
Touchpad:  Intelligent Touchpad
 
Size
Dimensions (WxHxD):  270 x 91 x 270 mm
Weight:  3.5kg
 
Included Software
AV Entertainment:  Windows® Media center SP1
Internet Browser:  VAIO Living Browser 1.2
Video Edit/Playback:  VAIO Movie Story 1.3, Adobe® Premiere® Elements® 4, VAIO Edit Components 6.4, WinDVD BD for VAIO 8.0
DVD Creation:  Click to Disc 1.2, Click to Disc Editor 1.2
Music:  VAIO MusicBox 2.1, SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.6
Still Image/Photo:  PMB(Picture Motion Browser) 3.2, Windows® Photo Gallery, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements® 6 (Installer)
Home Network:  VAIO Media plus 1.1
Word Processor / Spreadsheet:  60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Professional 2007*11
Tool:  Roxio Easy Media Creator 10.1, Adobe® Reader® 9, McAfee PC SecurityCenter 90-day Free Trial*12
Utilities:  VAIO Control Center 2.2, VAIO Launcher 2.1
Support:  VAIO Recovery Center 1.4, VAIO Update 4.0, VAIO Data Restore Tool 1.0
 
Supplied Accessories
AC Adaptor:  AC Adaptor(VGP-AC19V16)
Others:  Wireless keyboard (VGP-WKB6IE) , Remote Commander (RM-MCE30E) , Wireless LAN Antenna , HDMI Cable , HDMI to DVI-D adaptor

As previously stated, the item is in excellent condition, aside from the remote control which has a slight rattle inside it - however it functions flawlessly.

                        

Policies

When Selling: Product Description:

I rarely sell new products as I always have a play around with them first. As a buyer myself, I never appreciate being sold an 'as new' product which looks like it has travelled through a warzone. I always make every attempt to describe the item accurately.

Bidding

In line with ebay rules any bid, or buy it now is a contract to buy at that price. Purchases will not take place outside of eBay for any reason. Bidders with 0 Feedback will NOT be accepted now. The previous auction winner had 0 feedback and has proved to be a time-waster.

Payment

We prefer payment via Bank Deposit, and offer a $10 discount on any customers paying via Direct Deposit.

Contact is to be made within 2 days of winning the auction. Payment is to be made (sent) within 5 days of winning the auction.

Payment via Paypal is accepted, however there is a length of time required for the money to successfully be received in our account, and as such, the item will not be posted until that stage.

Postage/Delivery

Postage will be via Australian Registered Post. At this stage, the postage cost includes Signature Delivery to your address, however if you do not feel the need for that, we can discount the postage price.

Pickup is available, however buyers should note I am a shift-worker who generally gets about 3-4 days off a month in the busy periods approaching Christmas. As such, they are more difficult to arrange, so buyers who wish to get the item sooner would be recommended to have the item posted. Also, due to a quantity of buyers who like to win the auction, arrive at the pickup location, test the product and determine that it isn't really 'for them' - we will be holding all buyers to the eBay contract. That is, you have bidded to purchase the item. Pickup is also limited to those with 100% positive feedback and more than 100 feedback.

Should you ever wish for more pictures of the item, we will gladly comply. After all, this is what you are bidding to purchase and we are not attempting to hide any flaws.