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Vizio’s new line of PCs goes on sale
The HDTV company’s venture into personal electronics includes two laptop models and a desktop computer
by Griffin RogersPublished: June 29, 2012 09:00 AM
Irvine-based Vizio, the No. 1 LCD HDTV company in the U.S. based on sales volume, has expanded its product line to personal computers by releasing two new laptops and an all-in-one desktop computer this week.
All three products use Windows 7 and with the capability of switching to Windows 8 upon its release later this year. Two of the machines use a solid state drive, or SSD, to provide a faster experience over traditional hard drives, and all three use third-generation Intel Core processors.
The all-in-one desktop package features either a 24-inch or 27-inch monitor equipped with HDMI inputs, enabling them to serve as TVs for Blu-ray players and video game consoles. The new machines also come packaged with a wireless track pad instead of a mouse and come with a 1-terabyte hard drive.
For the laptops, drive type differentiates the two models: hard drives are used in the notebooks, while the lighter Ultrabooks use solid state drives. Both machines come in a thin, compact design.
The price for the entire PC line starts around $900. They are sold on Vizio’s website or at the two Microsoft stores in Orange County, located at The Shops at Mission Viejo and South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.
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All three products use Windows 7 and with the capability of switching to Windows 8 upon its release later this year. Two of the machines use a solid state drive, or SSD, to provide a faster experience over traditional hard drives, and all three use third-generation Intel Core processors. The all-in-one desktop package features either a 24-inch or 27-inch monitor equipped with HDMI inputs, enabling them to serve as TVs for Blu-ray players and video game consoles. The new machines also come packaged with a wireless track pad instead of a mouse and come with a 1-terabyte hard drive. For the laptops, drive type differentiates the two models: hard drives are used in the notebooks, while the lighter Ultrabooks use solid state drives. Both machines come in a thin, compact design. The price for the entire PC line starts around $900. They are sold on Vizio’s website or at the two Microsoft stores in Orange County, located at The Shops at Mission Viejo and South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Related headlines VIZIO unveils new line of personal computers VIZIO teams up with Google TV to create new media experience Cybernet introduces lightweight tablet PC for medical environments |
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