A few weeks ago i wrote about my Sony Living Room PC and extras which doubles as the home office after hours during the week and generally for extended periods on the weekend. I think if i had to sit bolt up right at a desk i`d be spending a lot less hours in front of the computer but things are pretty comfortable so it`s easy to let the hours slip away. The only downside of the PC, if you could call it that, is the Japanese OS with Vista installed which as painful as it is at times it at least makes for some good Japanese reading practice, don`t quote me on that when i`m having a fit trying to navigate the directory structure mind you.
I have a Sony 40` HD TV as my `monitor` … the left hand side of the screen i`m doing a little work on my personal blog, the top right hand side i`m catching up on the latest from John Chow and the bottom right hand corner i`m watching Survivor 15 China through Windows Media Centre. I don`t think i`ll ever tire of watching Survivor.
There`s also a wireless keyboard (Japanese again) on my lap and a 500ml can of Asahi to the left of me and a packet of hot beef jerky to the right, both just out of shot.
If the whole concept of the living room PC is new to you see Sonys` description below, it really does make things easy to get some work done while watching the TV. For around $1200 USD for the P.C it`s one of the best purchases i`ve made.
Light up your living room with the power and panache of the remarkable VAIO® TP1 Living Room PC. Boasting an innovative design, this spherical, elegant PC delicately incorporates personal computing into your living space through a single HDMI™ cable. Easy to use and setup, the TP1 PC is packed with the latest hardware technology including an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor, Windows Vista™ Home Premium operating system and a massive 300GB hard drive. Enjoy your favorite live and recorded TV and movies or surf the web from your couch with the immersive Windows® Media Center experience that lets you navigate your content on screen, all controlled by a matching keyboard and remote control.
A bold new approach to home PC design.
Energize your living room with the power and panache of the remarkable Sony® VAIO® TP1 Living Room PC. A bold new approach to home PC design, this spherical PC is encased in a unique, round showpiece. Elegant and easy-to-use, the VAIO® TP1 brings PC power to your TV while invigorating your interior design.
Thoughtful Interface.
The simplistic style of the VAIO® TP1 PC is not just about form factor, it’s also about interface design. Taking usage scenarios and frequency into consideration, each connection point is thoughtfully placed to ensure easy, efficient access points. Frequently accessed features such as the optical drive, USB ports and multi-card reader5 are located on the front of the unit, hidden behind a curved slide-away panel, while constantly-connected terminals are hidden from sight on the back of the unit.
Wireless Keyboard and Remote.
Designed to blend with your modern home decor, the VAIO® TP1 Living Room PC comes equipped with a matching wireless keyboard and remote control, freeing you from the restraint of cables and tangled cords. Ergonomically designed to fit comfortably on your lap, the lightweight keyboard with built-in touchpad also boasts a series of hot buttons including a web browser launch key, zoom in/out buttons and two additional programmable keys for instant access to your favorite applications, documents or web sites9.
Your Living Room IPTV System.
With more and more television networks streaming re-runs from their Web sites, the VAIO® TP1 Living Room PC is a great way to enjoy your favorite programs on your TV. And with the rising popularity of free video sharing Websites, you can catch up on the latest viral videos with Friends and family without huddling around a PC display. In fact, you can even capture your personal video from your camcorder with VAIO® TP1 PC to upload and share with the world, and you can do it all from the comfort of your sofa.
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thanks again for the info!
No probs. The only issues i have i guess are that you’re probably sat a bit far away from the screen … takes a bit of getting used to for typing. Also, i run windows media center so i can watch TV or a saved movie at the same time as doing some PC work … otherwise you’ve tied up your TV. I think this is the same as the mini mac as far as functionality goes … obvious differences but capabilities and usage is what i’m talking.