Combining the power of a PC with a quality LCD and stylish design, Sony has unveiled the new VAIO LS1 TV/PC Combo. Featuring a framed display with a transparent border for a stunning, floating effect, the LS1 model packs the essentials for powerful computing into a slim chassis discreetly hidden behind the back of a flat-panel 19-inch WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) LCD display. It is powered by an Intel Core Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and a roomy 250 GB (1GB = 1 billion bytes) hard drive for recording your favourite TV shows. Specs include Wireless LAN (802.11 b/g) technology, NTSC TV tuner, DVD burner and integrated camera. The LS1 runs on Microsoft Windows XP MCE 2005.

The VAIO LS1 TV/PC Combo will be available in mid-September for about $2,100.