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VGC-LA1 Piece of Art – all in one The perfect combination
Simple to use and visually stunning from every angle, the VAIO LA Series represents a new generation of lifestyle PC. Designed to meet the needs of users who prize aesthetics as highly as performance, it is a computer that demands to be on view and that never looks out of place, whether in the lounge, the kitchen or the bedroom.
With a host of integrated features, including wireless networking, TV tuner, dual layer DVD drive, webcam and microphone, the VAIO LA Series is a unique blend of distinctive style and capabilities.

Design that’s clear to see
Created using a special polycarbonate acrylic, the transparent bezel that surrounds its 19-inch widescreen display gives the impression that the VAIO LA Series is actually floating above your desk.
It’s an illusion made even more believable thanks to its wireless keyboard, mouse and internet connection, plus its removable rear panel that conceals the power lead and any rear cable connections from sight.
The result is a computer that gives this remarkably stunning, floating effect.

Graceful
As such the LA Series is yet another example of the intelligent use of materials and superior attention to detail that have come to define the VAIO range. That’s why even its wireless mouse and keyboard, with its brushed aluminium finish, are as eye catching as they are well engineered.
The culmination of its expertise in both the design and development of lightweight portable computers, Sony has produced a digital home concept computer that appears graceful from every angle and that can meet all the family’s digital lifestyle needs. However, it occupies no more space in the home than the average notebook PC.

The power you need
Ensuring that its performance is as distinctive as its looks, the VAIO LA Series features a 1.83GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor plus 2GB memory and bundled software including Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 5.0.
All of which means that getting the most from editing photos or making home movies is as easy as working on company projects, checking emails, managing downloads or helping the kids with their homework.
And with integrated wireless internet as standard, this performance can be enjoyed, cable-free, anywhere in your home. Ready straight out of the box, all you have to do to start getting the most from the VAIO LA Series is plug it in and turn it on.

See more and do more
And once you’ve found the spot where it will receive the biggest number of admiring glances, you can use the VAIO LA Series to review household accounts, surf the internet or play games. The 19-inch widescreen display guarantees the best visual experience every time. Its dual lamp X-black technology means that colours are brighter and sharper, tones are richer and text and graphics appear crisp and clearer.
What’s more, its 1680x1050 resolution makes the display wide enough to view documents side-by-side, edit spreadsheets without endless horizontal scrolling or use professional applications that feature numerous floating palettes. And of course, once work is over, the display’s superior colour and resolution means that it’s perfect for watching DVDs in their optimum 16:10 aspect ratio.

Communication made simple
While the widescreen display provides you with a clearer picture, its built-in videoconferencing will make it easy for others to see the bigger picture.
With a VGA camera integrated above the screen, coupled with an internal microphone complete with echo cancelling technology, the VAIO LA Series lets you see and hear whoever you’re communicating with. Whether online video messaging with family and friends or attending a business meeting from the comfort of your lounge, all you have to do is launch the application and let the LA Series take care of keeping the camera in focus and controlling the voice levels for clarity.
And the communication features don’t stop there. The integrated microphone also doubles as a hands-free receiver when using Skype, an application that transforms your computer into a telephone. Using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Skype converts speech into data that can be sent and received online, meaning that as long as you have a high-speed internet connection, you can use the LA Series to call anyone, anywhere in the world.

Fun at your fingertips
But as well as a work and communications centre, its host of entertainment features, including integrated TV tuner, cavernous 300GB hard disc and Windows® Vista ™ Home Premium, ensure that the VAIO LA Series really is a complete digital lifestyle computer.

TV on demand
Capable of receiving analogue and digital free-to-air programming, the hybrid TV tuner lets you watch and record all of your favourite shows. Simply select the programmes that you don’t want to miss and the VAIO LA Series will take care of everything else, recording straight to the hard disk.
And while 300GB should be enough room for even the biggest telly addict, anything you want to share can be burned on to a DVD with a single click, using the built in dual layer drive and Sony Click to DVD 2.6 Control software.

Manage your digital life
And managing your TV schedule is only the start. The inclusion of Windows® Vista ™ Home Premium also lets you take full control of all of your digital content, from home movies and snapshots to music downloads.
Create playlists of your favourite bands, organise photo albums, listen to internet radio stations or watch films stored on your hard disk. But however you choose to use it, it all works seamlessly with the VAIO LA Series remote controller, so you’ll never have to leave your chair to enjoy its performance.