Sony VAIO VPCL14S1E/S

The basics

The Sony VAIO VPCL14S1E/S is Sony's flagship all-in-one desktop PC, offering everything you need from a touchscreen display, to Blu-ray and a Freeview TV tuner. It even packs in a powerful Intel Core 2 Quad processor and 8GB of memory, offering formidable performance.

The good

The Sony VAIO VPCL14S1E/S is one of the few desktop PCs that can match the Apple iMac for sheer wow-factor, with a stunning design, fantastic screen and top-notch build quality.

The screen on the Sony VAIO VPCL14S1E/S is the real show stopper. Measuring in a 24 inches, it's all you'll ever need, boasting a Full HD 1920 x 1080-pixel resolution. Colours are also vibrant and bright, making the latest movies jump off the screen at you.

The Sony VAIO VPCL14S1E/S is packed with technology and features. An Intel Core 2 Quad processor and 8GB of memory helps to support multi-tasking, with a powerful nVidia graphics card in place for gaming. Features include an integrated Blu-ray drive, digital TV tuner, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, an HDMI port and even full memory stick support.

The bad

The touchscreen display may be great for browsing photographs or scrolling up and down web pages, but it's not good enough to replace the mouse on your PC. Instead, you'll have to try quite hard to hit the screen in exactly the right place, otherwise your actions won't register, and you'll have to try again.

The bottom line

The touchscreen may not add a lot to the Sony VAIO VPCL14S1E/S, but it's still a great high-end desktop PC. With powerful components, it can easily cope with day-to-day work, and the all-in-one design looks great in both the home and office.