Looks good, performs great

Feb 16, 2007 16:02 GMT  ·  By

Sony unveils the all-new VAIO L series, introducing a new all-in-one PC concept. The sleek design hides a fully functional unit and it looks like the new L series successfully combines a stylish business tool with a feature-rich entertainment device. VAIO L integrates the power of a PC with a quality LCD and neatly designed chassis. The VGC-LA38G model comes with a polycarbonate frame, which contributes not only to the sleek transparent look of the VAIO L series, but also provides a chassis that is very light, albeit strong and durable.

Sony created the VAIO L series to double-up as a sound system. The included sound component is enhanced with a Sound Reality audio chip, 3Wx2 high quality speakers and it is compatible with Sony SoundFLOW software application. This unique audio features let the user listen to music and view artist information, the timer and calendar even when the keyboard is folded up.

Sony built the form factor of the new VAIO L series form scratch in order to include an improved LCD display. The GC-LA38G features a 15.4" Wide Clear Bright LCD, with a foldable keyboard and touchpad. The system is powered by Intel's Core 2 Duo T5600 CPU clocked at 1.83GHz for cutting edge performance and integrates a 120GB HDD with up to 1GB DDR2 SDRAM.Graphics and movie applications are easily handled by NVIDIA's GeForce Go 7400 notebook graphics GPU coupled with a Supermulti DVD?RW/?R DL/RAM optical drive for playing and creating DVDs.

Sony offers a wide software bundle with its new VAIO L series, including DVgate Plus 2.3, VAIO Video & Photo Utility 1.0, Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0, VAIO Edit Components 6.1, WinDVD for VAIO 8.0, Click to DVD 2.6, SoundFLOW, SonicStage CP 4.2, SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.3 and SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter 2.3. GC-LA38G is the first Sony model to feature Windows Vista Home Premium pre-installed edition.