Sony Vaio VGX-XL100 Viiv media PC
If you've been curious about whether Intel's new Viiv platform really makes for better media PCs, you won't have to wait too much longer to find out. Sony has announced one of the first Viiv-based PCs, the Vaio VGX-XL100. The low-profile PC comes with a Pentium D 920 at 2.8 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 250GB drive, dual-layer burner and HDMI out. (Most specs -- along with the case -- appear to be very similar to the current VGX-XL1, which is powered by a Pentium D 820 and comes with just 512MB RAM.) The VGX-XL100 is available for preorder in the UK for £999 (about $1,760) without a display. No word on a US release date or pricing.
