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Sony VGX-XL1 Intel Pentium D 820 2.8GHz Media Center

Thursday, May 18th, 2006 | Desktop Computers, Reviews

Now this is what I’m talking about. Sony computers have finally got it right in making a great media center computer. Without any other considerations, the look alone put it way ahead of many of their competitors in terms of style and design.

As the first computers started getting the media center treatment a few years ago, the computer case itself was always an eyesore. Computer cases can be pretty bland and were often hidden from view when put together with a home entertainment system. Home theater equipment has sleek smooth designs, with the components being slim and well styled to fit in a living room. This has always been true of their design.

The Sony VGX-XL1 takes this to heart and is a system with the looks to sit beside the most elegant of equipment. Thankfully their has been no need to downgrade the equipment in order to meet their styling goals.

The computer itself still maintains the functionality of an everyday computer. It has all the standard things inside to allow it to perform usual functions. It is not designed to be doubled as a desktop computer and is really dedicated to things going on in the living room.

The smaller of the two enclosures is the computer part itself. Bundled software allows easy management of the media on the computer and most other functions on offer.

The larger box is a massive DVD storage center, capable of housing 200 DVDs. These are manageable from the same software that is included. You just put the discs into the big box and thats it, they are then all accessible by remote control.

The specifications of the computer are fine and will give enough for the uses it is intended for.

The high price tag does put it out of the range of many people. Simple designs lead to lower costs, which is often a priority for many people. But in the end, the styling and ease of use are the best features, putting media center PCs comfortably in the home entertainment system without sticking out like a sore thumb.

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