Yamaha YST-SW325 8-Inch Advanced YST II and QD-Bass Subwoofer, Black

Yamaha YST-SW325 8-Inch Advanced YST II and QD-Bass Subwoofer, Black
Manufacturer: YAMAHA
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The Yamaha Advanced YST II and QD-Base Subwoofer is an outstanding combination of power, depth and clarity. The QD-Bass(Quatre Dispersion) and high-efficiency amplifier delivers bass you can feel, while the BASS (Bass Action Selector System) will make both albums and movies sound their best. When it comes to delivering rich, accurate lower bass responses for your stereo or home-theater system, you'll find this subwoofer to be an outstanding performer. 8 multi-range driver Output - 150 watts Frequency Response - 25 to 180 Hz Auto Standby with Sensitivity Selector Wood Finish cabinet Color - Black Dimensions(WxHxD) - 12-3/8 x 14-15/16 x 14-3/4 Weight - 28.7 lbs.
Amazon.com Product Description
Digital 5.1, 6.1, and 7.1 audio sources require not just a subwoofer, but a subwoofer capable of handling extremely low frequencies and high power levels while delivering a deep, accurate, and clear bass response. Enter the YST-SW325, which employs Yamaha's Advanced YST II system and QD-Bass technology to bring out the full potential of Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound formats. The sub starts with an 8-inch multi-range cone woofer and a PWM high-efficiency 150-watt amplifier. The driver produces a frequency response of 25 Hz to 180 Hz in conjunction with the linear port, which helps minimize extraneous noise. The PWM amplifier, meanwhile, is designed to deliver high power outputs at deep bass levels while consuming very little power itself.

The sub's real innovation, however, derives from the Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II system, which optimizes the speaker impedance to create more stable, energetic and accurate low-range tones. The system also drives the speaker cone with tighter control than other subs, resulting in a more natural-sounding, explosive performance. The QD-Bass (Quatre Dispersion Bass) technology ups the ante by using its down-firing drivers and square, pyramid-shaped reflective plates to radiate the sound efficiently in four horizontal directions. This negates any effects caused by the floor surface while reducing unwanted resonance and distortion. The extraordinary power produced by the QD-Bass system also lets you place the YST-SW325 virtually anywhere in the room without suffering a dropoff in performance.

Adding to the sub's versatility is a Bass Action Selector System (BASS) that automatically switches between movie and music modes to ensure an optimum frequency response for each. Other features include a luxurious black wood finish cabinet, a 50 to 150 Hz high-cut filter (continuously variable), an auto standby mode with a sensitivity selector (high, low, and off), and magnetic shielding against video interference. The subwoofer measures 12.38 by 14.94 by 14.75 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a two-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
YST-SW325 subwoofer, nonskid pads, user's manual.

Average customer rating: 2.5

Poor support and large restrictions
Compatibility issues vs. Customer support

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Sony VAIO VGN-AR390E 17" Notebook PC (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7200, 2 GB RAM, 240 GB Hard Drive, Blu-Ray DVD Drive, Vista Premium)

Manufacturer: Sony
Product Group: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers
ASIN: B000N206OU
2007-01-30

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Amazon.com Product Description

The luxuriously designed Sony VAIO VGN-AR390E Digital Studio notebook PC provides a power multimedia computer platform for enhanced entertainment performance. But it can also be admired for its gorgeously appointed design, featuring a black exterior, sleek profile, and interfaces and ports that are easily accessible yet discreetly integrated. It's also one of the first Sony notebooks to offer high-definition Blu-ray Disc capability, which supports full 1080p HD video as well as up to 5.1 discrete channels of uncompressed digital audio. The Blu-ray system is backwards-compatible with standard DVDs and CDs, enabling you to enjoy your digital library for years to come. Watch and record your favorite shows using the integrated dual TV tuners--both NTSC and ATSC (digital, high-def). It also features a 17-inch WUXGA widescreen LCD screen offering Sony's XBRITE-HiColor panel technology and true 1080p resolution.

This notebook is powered by the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which offers a 20 percent performance boost over its predecessor while using 28 percent less power--so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC plus all the benefits of mobility. The dual-execution core T7200 Core 2 Duo processor provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved gaming and multitasking performance, and it features a 2.0 GHz speed, lightning quick 667 MHz system bus, and massive 4 MB L2 cache. Other features include a 240 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (maximizing capacity), NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 graphics, built in camera and microphone for VOIP video conferencing, multi-format/dual-layer DVD±R/RW drive, multimedia memory card reader, tri-mode wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g), Bluetooth connectivity, and HDMI output.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center. In addition to easily playing your DVD movies and managing your digital audio library, you'll be able to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV). Vista also integrates new search tools throughout the operating system, includes new parental control features, and offers new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures.

The Basics
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Processor: The Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 processor has a 2.0 GHz processor speed, super-fast 667 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and an enormous 4 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)

The Intel Core 2 Duo processor has two computational execution cores in a single processor, providing greater system response when running multi-threaded applications simultaneously with no significant increase in power consumption. It's optimized for multitasking and is ready to support the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. It can simultaneously run multiple demanding applications--such as graphics-intensive games or serious number-crunching business productivity applications--while downloading music or running virus-scanning security programs in the background. Some of the advanced Intel innovations of the Core 2 Duo processor include: <ul>

Smart Memory Access: Improves system performance by hiding memory latency, thus optimizing the use of available computer data bandwidth to provide data to the processor when and where it is needed.

Advanced Digital Media Boost: Effectively doubles the execution speed for instructions used widely in multimedia and graphics applications.

Dynamic Power Coordination: Coordinates Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology and idle power-management state (C-states) transitions independently per core to help save power.

Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing: Saves power by flushing cache data to system memory during periods of inactivity to lower CPU voltage.</ul>

Hard Drive: The 240 GB hard drive (4200 RPM) is one of the largest drives available on a notebook PC (as of March 2007)--perfect for storing large multimedia libraries for use on the road. This Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive also quickens the pace with a higher speed transfer of data--akin to FireWire and USB 2.0.

Memory: The 2 GB of built-in memory (PC5300, DDR2 SDRAM, 2 x 1 GB) maximizes the capacity for this machine, enabling you to effortlessly handle a wide variety of multimedia tasks right out of the box. It also offers a top-of-class 667 MHz speed.

DVD/CD Drive: This Sony notebook is capable of playing back Blu-ray Disc movies in stunning clarity, as well as playing your current library of purchased and burned disc content. It's also capable of burning HD Camcorder content in its original 1080p high-definition resolution and can store a massive amount of data on a single disc (25 GB single layer disc to 50 GB on a double layer disc). This desktop also comes with a secondary standard DVD-ROM drive. The BD drive offers 1x speed for reading and writing BD-R/RE discs and 1.6x BD-ROM read speed. It also offers the following write speeds for standard DVD and CD discs: 2.4x DVD+R DL, 2x DVD-R DL, 8x for single-layer DVD+R and DVD-R, 4x for single-layer DVD+RW and DVD-RW, 8x for both CD-R/RW, and 5x for DVD-RAM.

Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 86-key keyboard (2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch) and electro-static two-button touchpad. </ul> Screen, Video & Audio
This notebook offers a 17-inch screen with a stunning widescreen 1920 x 1200-pixel resolution for true 1080p. And thanks to Sony's XBRITE-HiColor panel technology, the flat-panel screen will deliver dazzling colors and sharp images whether displaying a DVD movie, television show, or web content. It delivers deep blacks and bright whites, true-to-life color, and razor-sharp detail. And with a glare filter and anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection, you'll experience a beautifully clear image.

Video is powered by the Nvidia GeForce 7600 GT graphics card, which was chosen by PC World magazine as one of the 100 Best Products of 2006. It provides up to 399 MB of dynamically allocated shared RAM/video memory for high definition gaming and home-theater quality video. It features NVidia's PureVideo technology--which provides great picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for video content. It also offers full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 and true high dynamic-range (HDR) lighting. And it's ready for the next step in graphics processing--SLI technology (Scalable Link Interface)--which delivers twice the performance of a single GPU configuration by allowing two graphics cards to run in parallel.

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This notebook has an integrated tri-mode Intel 3945ABG wireless LAN, which is compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found in home routers and Wi-Fi hotspots) as well as 802.11a networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great for closed office environments). With the Bluetooth connectivity, you can communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones. It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 34 card slot (in addition to a standard Type II/I PCMCIA slot), which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. You get an excellent offering of connectivity options: <ul>

3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players

1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals

1 HDMI output (for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable)

Video input: 1 RF, 1 S-Video

Video output: 1 VGA, 1 S-Video

1 ExpressCard/34 slot

1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II, CardBus support)

Memory Stick/Memory Stick DUO slot (with MagicGate functionality)

Secure Digital memory card slot (compatible with MMC cards)

1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack

1 S/PDIF digital audio out (for connecting to a home theater receiver for 5.1-channel surround sound) </ul> It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium is the operating system for users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect to your favorite WiFi hotspot.

Every edition of Windows Vista provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging, and other activities.

Preloaded Software
Includes Sony Click to DVD (for easy DVD creation), Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office 2007 Student and Teacher Edition (60-day trial), Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007 (with 60 days of Live Update).

Dimensions & Weight
This notebook measures 16.4 x 11.8 x 1.32 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 8.4 pounds.

Power
It's powered by the VGP-BPS2C rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which has a battery life of between 1.5 and 3.0 hours (depending on usage).

What's in the Box
This package contains the VGN-AR390E notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, remote control (with IR receiver), RF cable, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty, and Sony offers 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance.

Product Description

The Premier Blu-Ray Disc enabled notebook PC has the ability to play, record and re-write Blu-Ray Disc media, a format that provides five times larger capacity than standard DVDs. The AR Digital Studio Notebook features end-to-end High-Definition 1080 HDV camcorder support so you can capture, view, edit and burn in 1080 resolution. This gorgeouly designed VAIO(R) AR Digital Studio is the premier Blu-ray Disc enabled notebook PC with a 17-inch WUXGA 1920x1200 widescreen display, HDMI output, NTSC & ATSC TV Tuner, Windows Vista Home Premium and Intel Core 2 Duo performance. 2GB (1GBx2) DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz Speed Max SDRAM 240GB (120GBx2) Serial ATA(TM) 5400rpm Hard Drive Optical Drive - 2.4x Max DVD+-R Double Layer, 8x Write DVD+-R, 4x Write DVD+-RW, 8x Write CD-R/RW, 24x Read CD, 8x Read DVD, 5x Write DVD-RAM, 1x Read & Write BD-R/RE/RE Double Layer and 1.6x Read BD-ROM Multimedia Card Reader - One PCMCIA Type I & II Card Slot with CardBus support, One Express Card 54 Slot Sony Sound Reality Audio Enhancer System 17-inch WUXGA 1920x1200 XBrite HiColor Technology nVidia GeForce Go 7600 GT Notebook GPU 527MB Video RAM Intel 945PM Chipset VGA out with Smart Display Sensor, HMDI out and S-Video Out interface Ports - Ethernet Port, HDMI Connection, Headphone Jack, 4-pin iLink Interface, Memory Stick(R) Media Slot, Modem, Secure Digital Slot, Microphone, Port Replicator Connector, RD Connection, S-Video Input and Output, 3 USB 2.0 Ports, VGA Output and DC-in VGP-BPS2C Standard Battery has up to 3 hours of battery life Operating System - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Dimensions - Width 16.4 x Height 1.32 x Depth 11.8 inches Weight - 8.4 pounds Note - When you first turn this machine on, you will have to wait up to 25 minutes before you can use it. After this, the wait time will only be approx. 3 minutes.

Customer Reviews:

Poor support and large restrictions.......2007-05-11

I also attempted to upgrade this computer to Vista Ultimate. Sony even includes a flyer in the box on how to proceed with a WindowsAnytimeUpgrade to Ultimate. That doesn't even phase the support group who just recite their talking point that only Vista Home Premium is supported.

There are good features for High definition editting and Blu-Ray disk creation, but my WinDVD BD player has mysteriously stopped playing commercial Blu-Ray disks twice now. Just as mysteriously the functionality returns after days of experimenting with options to find out what's making it fail. I still have no clue as to what the problem is.

Compatibility issues vs. Customer support.......2007-04-29

Please bear in mind before you buy this Laptop that Sony will not support any other OS than the one provided (Vista Home Premium)If you think you want or can upgrade it to Vista Ultimate, don't bother. A/V drivers will stop working, the laptop will crash frequently or peform extremely poorly. If you think you are savvy enough to perform a clean install with another OS: forget having Sony make available to you the actual programs that make it such an awesome buy. So you either stick with the standard image load or turn it into a paper weight (and a very expensive one at that) If you perform a clean install regardless of the above: you will be asked to ship it back to the factory, or you may be presented with an option to buy a restore CD and have it in the mail NLT 2 weeks from when you place the call. (depends on the savvyness of the cust.rep talking to you)
If this paradigm does not bother you, and new innovations or OS's are not something you will ever pursue on this laptop, this is an awesome buy but with a definate expiration date. It works like HP vs. scanners: With every OS upgrade, you buy a new scanner (or throw it away)

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