Typical price: £860
What is it: Stylish all-in-one PC with 20.1-inch display
What we think: Looks fantastic and offers good performance, but the lack of a Blu-ray drive and TV tuner is a shame
Compare the Sony Vaio VGC-JS2E
Sony Vaio VGC-JS2E compared to other Media Center PCs
 Sony Vaio VGC-JS2E |
 Acer Aspire iDea 500 |
 Eee Top |
 Sony Vaio VGX-XL202 |
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| Review date | 21 Apr 09 | 13 Jul 06 | 7 Nov 08 | 15 Nov 06 |
| Editor's rating |
8.0
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9.1
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8.9
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8.8
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| Price range | £860 | |||
| Review summary | The Sony Vaio VGC-JS2E is a seriously stylish all-in-one PC that also offers solid performance. It's just a shame it lacks a Blu-ray drive, TV tuner and 'Full HD' screen Read full review |
The Acer Aspire iDea 500 is the best Media Center PC we've seen. Aesthetically it's inspired by traditional AV equipment, so it'll sit alongside or replace your existing DVD player without looking out of place. It's not very upgradeable, but it's packed with just the right multimedia components to make the most of the Intel Viiv platform Read full review |
It's gorgeous to look at, easy and fun to use, and is also affordable. If you're looking for a second PC for multimedia, Web surfing or general tinkering, we'd definitely recommend it. Keep in mind that it slows down when multitasking, but that's rarely a problem Read full review |
It's difficult to find fault with the VGX-XL202. It's powerful, looks good and is packed to the brim with high-performing, but quiet-running components. It's the ideal Media Center PC for anyone who wants to get an early ride on the Blu-ray bandwagon Read full review |
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