Sony’s VAIO line of desktop PCs has traditionally been a more of a showcase for new designs and technologies than a collection of workhorse systems for everyday use. In the past year, we’ve seen VAIO systems such as the XL1 Digital Living System, which paired a living room PC with a 200-disc DVD changer, and the RC310G, which included the world’s first Blu-ray burner. The $2,100 Sony VAIO VGC-LS1 is another concept-car-like PC, a sleek all-in-one model, clearly aping the Apple iMac. With plenty of built-in features, such as a TV tuner and a Webcam, the VAIO VCG-LS1 offers plenty of versatility in addition to its flashy design, but its high price and limited adjustment and expandability mean it’s better suited for high-end boutiques and art galleries than dens or dorm rooms.

The power button rests on the top of the system, behind the glass plate that frames the LCD screen. A small, green light built into the top panel glows through a power-on symbol etched into the glass, which is a nice visual touch. Similar indicators for Wi-Fi and hard drive activity are on the bottom of the font panel. Sitting directly above the screen is a built-in Webcam, which Sony dubs the Motion Eye.

Review By Pcmag

The system’s integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics don’t handle 3D games that well, but the LS1 isn’t meant to be a gaming system. It is a great multimedia system. With a dual-core processor, 2GB of system memory, and a 250GB hard drive, the LS1 achieves Adobe Photoshop CS2 and Windows Media performance similar to that of tower PCs such as the Sony VAIO RC310G. Built-in SD card and MemoryStick readers make the LS1 a great base station for your digital life (photos, videos, music).

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Review By Reviews.Cnet

That’s the same CPU as in Apple’s lower-end iMac (the $1,299 17-inch version), and it’s a step up from the 1.6GHz Intel Core Duo T2050 we saw recently in the small-form-factor Shuttle XPC X100. The VAIO LS1 was slightly faster than the Shuttle in CNET Labs’ Multimedia tests and was significantly faster than another compact system, the HP Pavilion Slimline s7500y, which relies on Intel’s last-generation 1.7GHz Intel Pentium M 735 CPU.

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Review By Engadget

The built in TV tuner, dual-layer DVD burner, and 250GB hard drive make this model sound perfect for college students or as a bedroom PC, but the main drawback lies in its lack of HD support: not only is it missing a Blu-ray drive, you’re not getting a single HDMI, DVI, or component input for filling that 19-inch, 1,680 x 1,050 screen with high definition goodness. Overall, though, the $2,100 machine comes across as a pretty capable performer with an eye-catching design and only a few, mostly minor drawbacks — meaning that we would have been proud to give it a home in our dingy little studio apartment.

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