The Sony VAIO RS Series desktop computers were popular as good multimedia computers a few years ago. Sony no longer makes the RS Series, though their current line of VAIO desktops is as stylish and innovative as the RS series were in their day. Sony produced the RS Series when DVD and CD burners were not standard in all computers, and this series took advantage of the new technology with added software that made it easy to burn CDs and DVDs and enjoy multimedia files in many ways.

The Sony RS Series desktops included the following popular features:

1. Multimedia capability including CD and DVD burning;

2. Software for editing and enjoying digital photos, music files and videos;

3. And convenient ports and jacks on the front of the VAIO RS desktop for easy access.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy refurbished VAIO RS Series desktops online

The VAIO RS Series is hard to find. The inventories of vendors that sell refurbished or factory recertified computers constantly change. Read the product description carefully, since a refurbished computer may have a missing component.

I recommend: Find refurbished Sony VAIO desktop computers at PC Connection, Inc., where you can narrow your product search by price, processor type or speed, operating system and at least 10 other criteria. Buy factory recertified desktop computers at TigerDirect, Inc.

Repair or upgrade your VAIO RS desktops

You can add a second hard drive to Sony VAIO RS Series professional desktops so you have space to hold those large multimedia files. Replace broken speakers or buy models that are better than your current speakers.

I recommend: Find an assortment of parts to repair or upgrade your Sony VAIO desktop at NextTronics. Buy parts for your VAIO desktop at EZ Systems, where they've been in business selling computers and parts since 1991. Get support for your Sony VAIO desktop PC at the Sony Electronics Inc. website, where you can download drivers and product manuals, read tutorials, buy parts and find locations for repairing your computer.

Upgrade the memory in your VAIO professional desktops

Limited memory, or RAM, is one of the biggest reasons people outgrow their computers. Add more memory so you can run the latest software. Be careful to determine the maximum amount of RAM for your computer's motherboard before you buy.

I recommend: Purchase memory for all models of Sony VAIO RS Series computers at MemoryTen, Inc., which claims to be the world's largest memory store. Find memory compatible with Sony VAIO RS desktops at UpgradeComputerMemory, which provides an installation guide with instructions and illustrations to help you install the memory.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Upgrading the memory of your VAIO RS Series desktop is the easiest upgrade you can perform, even if you are inexperienced with computer repair. Read the directions provided by the memory vendor and take advantage of their technical support if you need help.