[mythtv-users] Sony Vaio, perhaps?

[Daniel Dunning]

I'd love some feedback regarding a configuration I am considering.  I am thinking about purchasing a Sony Vaio (from Costco online).  Obviously, I would trash Windows add an external HD.  Is this a configuration that would work, I would love to see feedback.  The specs are as follows:


Processor & Memory:
	* Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100 (2.10GHz) 
	* 800MHz FSB 
	* 3MB L2 Cache  
	* 2GB 667MHz DDR2 - User Upgradable to 4GB 
Drives:
	* 500GB SATA (7200RPM) Hard Drive 
	* DVDRW/Blu-Ray Combo Drive (BD-ROM/DVDRDL/DVDRW/-RAM)
Graphics & Video:
	* 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400m GT Dedicated Graphics 
	* TV Tuner (NTSC and ATSC support)
Communications: 
	* 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN 
	* 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface
Audio:
	* Intel High Definition Audio
Expandability:
	* Multimedia Card Reader: MS, MS PRO, MS DUO 
	* Secure Digital (SD memory card) slot
Other Interfaces:
	* 1x Ethernet Port 
	* 1x HDMI-Output Connection  
	* 1x Headphone Jack 
	* 1x 4pin i.LINK connector(IEEE 1394) 
	* 1x Microphone In Jack 
	* 4x USB 2.0 Ports 
	* 1x DC-IN 
	* 1x S/PDIF Out 
	* 1x WLAN Antenna 
	* 2x TV Tuner (NTSC and ATSC support) 
	* 1x VHF/UHF-Input (NTSC) 
	* 1x VGA-Output 
	* 1x IR-Output
Operating System:
	* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 
Supplied Accessories:
	* Remote Control 
	* Wireless Keyboard 
	* HDMI Cable 
	* HDMI-DVI Adapter 
	* Wireless Antenna 
	* AV Cable Adapter 
	* USB External ATSC TV Tuner 
	* RF Cable 
	* AC Adapter
Additional Information:
	* Dimensions: 3.58"(H) x 10.63"(D) 
	* Weight: 8.16lbs 
	* White Chassis
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