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PCG-SRX

2026-06-14T00:59:51Z

3lectr1c: Added reference to the new model lock patcher

[[File:Sony VAIO SRX next to its CD-ROM Drive.jpg|alt=Sony VAIO SRX next to its CD-ROM Drive|thumb|PCG-SRX next to its external CD-ROM]]
== Overview ==
The Sony VAIO PCG-SRX is a mid-to-high-end subnotebook computer series released by Sony in 2001, intended for users that needed a small machine for advanced portability.

They came in a silver-purple finish. it's footprint is actually less than a sheet of A4 paper, and the build quality, as you would expect from a high-end Sony VAIO, is outstanding.
[[File:Johnny English using the VAIO SRX.jpg|thumb|Johnny English using the PCG-SRX]]
The laptop was featured in 2003's Johnny English, with which Johnny uses to plan an attack on Sauvage's HQ.

An Intel Pentium III Low Voltage CPU with Intel 815EM Chipset was included with these laptops along with Windows XP Pro.

They had the iconic Jog Dial under the trackpad, which can also be found on other Sony devices of that period, was used as an app launcher of sorts with Sony's proprietary software.

== Detailed Specs ==
'''Processor:''' Intel Pentium III 800-850MHz, or 650MHz Celeron, Low Voltage SpeedStep, 512K L2 Cache

'''Graphics''': Intel 815EM Chipset IGP

'''RAM''': 256MB RAM Sony MicroDIMM

'''Display''': 10.4" 1024x768 XGA TFT

'''Storage''': 2.5" IDE HDD

'''Wireless''': Integrated Bluetooth, Integrated Wireless LAN (Orinoco Wi-Fi, 802.11)

'''OS''': Windows XP Home Edition or Pro

'''Media''': 1 X USB Port, VGA out via Sony dongle, Sony Memory Stick Slot

'''Additional''': Integrated iLink IEE1394, Microphone in and sound out, Integrated 10/100 LAN (Wired), Touchpad with scroll wheel

== Daily Usage Today ==
These laptops are still usable today for very light modern office tasks like text editing, however, they are perfectly suitable for retro tasks, with very limited but present retrogaming capabilities. The Pentium III is not very fast, clocking at 800MHz, and it is recommended that one replaces the HDD with a SSD. Retro games are not playable on this device.

== Resources ==

===== Recovery Discs =====
PCG-SRX Series recovery discs are available on the [https://archive.org/details/pcg-srx Internet Archive (VAIO Library upload)], or on [https://download.vaiolibrary.com/recoverydiscs/pcg-srx/ our servers] (for faster downloads).

If model-locked, these discs may be able to be model-unlocked using [https://github.com/kozakt/svmlp SVMLP]

===== Manuals and Useful Links =====

[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-SRX7/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-SRX Presentation Web Pages]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-srx/pcg-srx_usermanual1.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-SRX Series User Manual 1]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-srx/pcg-srx_usermanual2.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-SRX Series User Manual 2]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-srx/pcg-srx_softwaremanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-SRX Series Software Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-srx/pcg-srx87_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-SRX87 Specifications Sheet]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-srx/pcg-srx_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-SRX Series Service Manual]

This Does Not Compute, a very good YouTuber that focuses on retro computing and gaming, made a very good, detailed video about the PCG-SRX, available [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi-MdfQyJQM here].

===== Disassembly Guide =====
[http://cmaniac.blog11.fc2.com/blog-entry-54.html Sony VAIO PCG-SRX Disassembly Guide] - [https://www.ne.jp/asahi/do/ta/images/hinge/hinge_1.htm alternative guide (hinge repair)]

If a link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org Wayback Machine].

==Sources==
[https://sony.com Sony], [https://www.automatedhome.co.uk/reviews/sony-vaio-pcg-srx41p-review.html Automated Home] and [http://www.starringthecomputer.com/computer.html?c=103 Starring the Computer]

PCG-FX

2026-06-14T00:59:15Z

3lectr1c: Added reference to the new model lock patcher

[[File:PCG-FX220 no background.png|thumb|PCG-FX220 booted to the Windows 2000 desktop]]
[[File:FX.png|thumb|PCG-FX]]

==Overview==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FX is a series of mid-range notebooks manufactured by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.

They succeeded the [[PCG-F]], borrowing heavily from its design.

They were offered in a 14.1" or 15" form factor, both having XGA TFT displays. A 15-inch SXGA+ panel was available in the higher-end 2002 models.

The PCG-FX is constructed fully out of plastic.

They were acclaimed upon their release because of their style, portability and build quality.[[File:PCG-FX.png|thumb|Product tour from Sony website of the PCG-FX 2001 lineup]]

On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive. Less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap parts.

They were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.

The battery quality and duration were very good for the time, and they supported also dual-battery operation for an even better battery life, which would replace the modular floppy drive.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 2001 ones had Intel processors, while the 2002 versions had AMD ones.

Sony made many variations of this model, from budget models with an Intel Celeron and a 1024x768 display to high spec models featuring a 1400x1050 display and Athlon XP.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''': Celeron 600MHz, Pentium III 900 MHz, 1GHz (2001 versions); AMD Duron 800MHz, AMD Athlon 4 1GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1400+ 1.4GHz, 1500+ 1.5GHz (2002 versions)

'''Graphics''': Intel 815EM with up to 11 MB SDRAM (2001 versions); ATI 3D RAGE Mobility-M1 8 MB SDRAM (2002 versions)

'''RAM''': 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 2001 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2002 version)

'''Display''': 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024 x 768 (SXGA 1400 x 1050 for the 2002's top-range) TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''': 2.5" Ultra ATA/66 (IDE)

'''Battery''': Lithium-Ion with dual battery operation support

'''Weight''': 14.1": 2.9 kg (102.2 oz / 6.3 pounds); 15": 3.4 kg (119.9 oz / 7.4 pounds)

'''Original OS''': Windows XP Home Edition; Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix); Windows 2000 Professional (models with "K" suffix)

'''MSRP (estimation):''' 1400 to 2200€
==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

Something more can be done with the Windows XP-shipped models, for example basic web browsing, thanks to many modern programs developed for that OS.

They can be used, in all the versions, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footage, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==
[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-FX77/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-FX Series (2001) Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_presentation.pdf Sony JP VAIO PCG-FX Series Presentation PDF]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windows2000usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Guide for Windows 2000]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windowsXPusermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Guide for Windows XP]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx120_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX120 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx210_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX210 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx220-40-50-70_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX220 / PCG-FX240 / PCG-FX250 / PCG-FX270 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx777-877_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX777 / PCG-FX888 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx100series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX100 Series Specifications Sheet]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx500series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX500 Series Specifications Sheet]

===== Disassembly Guide =====
[https://hotpcb.sakura.ne.jp/sony_pc/pcg_fx55s_bp/pcg_fx55s_01.html Sony VAIO PCG-FX Disassembly Guide]

If the link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org Wayback Machine].

==Downloads==
[https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX150) Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/ucg-064-meumb-6-d-1_202405 Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX200 Series) Windows Me Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/pcg-fx401405-recovery Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX401 and PCG-FX405) Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/pcg-fxa36-33-32 Sony VAIO PCG-FXA Series (PCG-FXA36) Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/vaio-pcg-fxa-36-winxp-oem-00-00 Sony VAIO PCG-FXA Series (PCG-FXA36) HDD Image]

We do not know if these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

If model-locked, these discs may be able to be model unlocked using [https://github.com/kozakt/svmlp SVMLP]

Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers.
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony]

PCG-R

2026-06-14T00:58:29Z

3lectr1c: Added reference to the new model lock patcher

[[File:Sony VAIO PCG-R505.png|thumb|Sony VAIO PCG-R505]]
== Overview ==
The Sony VAIO PCG-R (PCG-R505 or PCG-R600) is a mid-to-high-end subnotebook computer series released by Sony in 2001, intended for users that needed a machine for work, as it came with Windows 2000.

They came in a silver-purple finish. The build quality, as you would expect from a high-end Sony VAIO, is outstanding.

A Intel Pentium III Mobile CPU with Intel 830MG Graphics Chipset was included with these laptops along with Windows XP Pro.
[[File:Sony VAIO PCG-R505 without dock.jpg|thumb|Sony VAIO PCG-R505 without dock]]
== Detailed Specs ==
'''Processor:''' Intel Pentium III-M 750MHz / 850MHz / 1.13GHz / 1.20GHz (might be missing some)

'''Graphics:''' Intel 830MG Integrated Extreme Graphics

'''RAM:''' SODIMM 144-pin SDRAM, one slot free, 1x128MB (soldered), max upgrade size: 512MB

'''Display:''' 12.1" XGA Display

'''Storage:''' 2.5" IDE HDD

'''Network:''' 10/100 Ethernet (Wired), 802.11b wireless (optional)[[File:Sony VAIO PCG-R505 Dock.jpg|thumb|Sony VAIO PCG-R505 Dock]]

'''OS:''' Windows 2000 Professional

'''Media:''' 1 x CardBus PC Card slot, 1x Memory Stick Reader, 2 x USB Ports and a Headphone Jack + Microphone Input.

'''Additional:''' i.LINK, Security Lock, Docking Station with DVD Drive and a 3.0-4.5h Battery Life (Standard supplied battery), 6-8h Battery Life (Double capacity battery)
== Daily Usage Today ==
These laptops are still usable today for very light modern office tasks like text editing, and they are perfectly suitable for retro tasks, with very limited but present retro gaming capabilities. It is recommended that one replaces the HDD with an SSD or a IDE to SD Card adapter.

== Resources ==

[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-R505RGK/index.html Sony JP VAIO PCG-R505 Series Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-r505/pcg-r505_quickstart.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-R505 Series Quick Start Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-r505/pcg-r505_usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-R505 Series User Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-r505/pcg-r505_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-R505 Series Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-r505/pcg-r505_operationguide.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-R505 Series Operation Guide]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-r505/pcg-r505_warranty.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-R505 Warranty Summary]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-r505/pcg-r505_safety.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-R505 Safety Information]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-r505/pcg-r505_cpsc.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-R505 Series CPSC Tips on Notebook Computer Use]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-r505/pcg-r505gl_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-R505GL Specifications Sheet]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-r505/pcg-r505te_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-R505TE Specifications Sheet]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-r505/pcg-r505ts_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-R505TS Specifications Sheet]

===== Disassembly Guide =====
[http://s2000.yokinihakarae.com/sub02-01(R505R).html Sony VAIO PCG-R505 Disassembly Guide]

If the link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org Wayback Machine].

== Downloads ==
[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-r505el-system-restore Sony VAIO PCG-R505EL Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-r-505-tf-recovery-cd Sony VAIO PCG-R505TF Recovery Discs]

We do not know if these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

If model-locked, these discs may be able to be model-unlocked using [https://github.com/kozakt/svmlp SVMLP]

Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers.

== Sources ==
[https://sony.com Sony] and [https://specspro.net/laptops/7923-vaio-r505-p3-1-13g-30gb-256mb-w2k-12-1-cdrw-dvd/ SpecsPro]

PCG-SR

2026-06-14T00:57:40Z

3lectr1c: Added reference to the new model lock patcher

== Overview ==
[[File:Pcg-sr 2.png|thumb|VAIO PCG-SR LIGHT]]
The Sony VAIO PCG-SR is a mid-to-high-end subnotebook computer series released by Sony in the year 2000, intended for users that needed a small machine for advanced portability.
[[File:PCG-SR Dark.jpg|thumb|PCG-SR DARK]]
They came in a two different colour variants. One has a white palmrest and gray exterior, keyboard and base. The other model has a dark blue/purple palmrest and dark purple exterior, keyboard and base. Its footprint is actually less than a sheet of A4 paper, and the build quality, as you would expect from a high-end Sony VAIO, is outstanding.

They had the iconic Jog Dial next to the keyboard on the right, which can also be found on other Sony devices of that period, was used as an app launcher of sorts with Sony's proprietary software.

== Detailed Specs ==
'''Processor:''' Intel Pentium III 600MHz or 450MHz Celeron

'''Graphics''': NeoMagic MagicMedia 256XL+ (6MB VRAM) or 256AV+ (3MB VRAM)

'''RAM''': 256MB RAM Sony MicroDIMM

'''Display''': 10.4" 1024x768 XGA or 800x600 SVGA TFT

'''Storage''': 2.5" IDE HDD

'''Wireless''': Integrated Bluetooth, Integrated Wireless LAN (Orinoco Wi-Fi, 802.11)

'''OS''': Windows 2000 or XP (Later models)

== Daily Usage Today ==
These laptops are still usable today for very light modern office tasks like text editing, however, they are perfectly suitable for retro tasks, with very limited but present retrogaming capabilities. The Pentium III is not very fast, clocking at 600MHz, while the Celeron at 450MHz is even slower. It is recommended that one replaces the HDD with a SSD. Retro games are playable on this device, to some extent. Light games will run decently but anything challenging will not work well.

== Resources ==

===== Disassembly Guide =====
If a link is broken, please input the URL in the Wayback Machine.

== Downloads ==
[https://archive.org/details/vaio-pcg-sr33 Sony VAIO PCG-SR33 Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/vaio-pcg-sr33-winme-oem Sony VAIO PCG-SR33 HDD Image]

If model-locked, discs may be able to be model-unlocked using [https://github.com/kozakt/svmlp SVMLP]

== Sources ==

PCG-XR

2026-06-14T00:56:36Z

3lectr1c: Added reference to the new model lock patcher

[[File:The Beautiful PCG-XR-XG.png|alt=The Beautiful PCG-XR/XG|thumb|The Beautiful PCG-XR/XG]]

== Overview ==
[[File:PCG-XG with MiniDisc drive MDS-PC2 and external speakers.png|alt=PCG-XG with MiniDisc drive MDS-PC2 and external speakers|thumb|380x380px|PCG-XR with MiniDisc drive MDS-PC2 and external speakers]]
The Sony VAIO PCG-XR is a series of mid-size Pentium II-based laptops, released in 1999. It was superseded with the PCG-XG in 2000, which had the exact same design and build, but with updated specs.[[File:Boxed PCG-XG-XR.png|alt=Boxed PCG-XG/XR|thumb|401x401px|Boxed PCG-XG/XR]]

This was Sony's top of the line laptop in 1999 and has a beautiful magnesium build. It shipped with a dock which attaches to the back of the unit and is quite bulky, though it adds many inputs and outputs to the laptop, as many as a traditional desktop would have had at the time. It has a drive bay on the right hand side, which supports either a: DVD-ROM, CD-RW or Floppy drive and adding a second Battery/HDD.
[[File:PCG-XG with DCR-PC1 camcorder, highlighting its editing capabilities.png|alt=PCG-XG with DCR-PC1 camcorder, highlighting its editing capabilities|thumb|PCG-XR with DCR-PC1 camcorder, highlighting its editing capabilities]]
[[File:PCG-XR connecting to the MDS-PC2 directly, without the VisionTouch adapter.png|alt=PCG-XR connecting to the MDS-PC2 directly, without the VisionTouch adapter|thumb|271x271px|PCG-XR connecting to the MDS-PC2 directly, without the VisionTouch adapter]]
Sony intended the laptop for multimedia and work usage, as a sort of all rounder. Being their most powerful, it was a good choice for professionals and consumers who wanted a good multimedia experience, as shown in Sony's product image with the external speakers and MDS-PC2 MiniDisc drive. In the PCG-XR Dock (PCGA-PSX1), Sony added an optical out and Control A1 port, which allowed the PCG-XR to connect directly to the MDS-PC without the Sony VisionTouch serial adapter, a special feature at the time and highlighting how the PCG-XR was really meant to work with Sony products in a seamless fashion, unlike any other. Sony also created product images showing the PCG-XR editing video footage from a MiniDV camera (DCR-PC1), so it was also perfectly suited to video editing back in the day. Sony had a whole ecosystem based around the i.Link (Firewire) interface, which had various products (all released around the time of the PCG-XG/XR), such as a MiniDisc recorder, Camcorder, etc that could connect to Sony VAIOs for the "ultimate" multimedia experience.

It has a Jog-Dial on the top right, next to the keyboard assembly, which was used to scroll through text (websites, documents, etc) and an assortment of programs which Sony had created for the PCG-XR/XG, which included a photo gallery and application launcher. The PCG-XR was packed with Sony software, such as: DVgate still/motion and Smart Capture.
It has a very cool "stand" which props up the unit at the back but also helps more air into the machine for cooling along with covering the docking station port to protect it from dust. It was sort of replicated with the Pro 13 series (SVP), which used its display to prop the laptop off the ground, enhancing cooling. [[File:PCG-XG screen.png|alt=PCG-XG screen|thumb|PCG-XR screen|196x196px]]Its screen is pretty special as it was one of the first glass screens on a laptop. It has a matte Anti-Reflective coating which makes it look stunning. Overall one of the best displays on a laptop of the time.
[[File:PCG-XG at a glance.png|alt=PCG-XG at a glance|thumb|440x440px|PCG-XR at a glance]]

== Detailed Specs ==
'''Processor:''' Mobile Intel Pentium II or Celeron at 333 to 500MHz

'''Graphics:''' NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV（NM2200）

'''RAM:''' PC100 SDRAM - 64/96MB Standard, 256MB Maximum (2 slots)

'''Display:''' 13.3 inch TFT LCD @1024x768 glass, with matte Anti-Reflective coating

'''Storage:''' 2.5" IDE - 6.4-18GB Standard

'''Networking:''' Modem

'''OS:''' Windows 98

'''Drives:''' Modular bay supporting the following: DVD-ROM, CD-RW, Floppy Drive, 2nd Battery, 2nd HDD

'''I/O:''' VGA Out, Docking connector, 1x USB, S400 i.LINK (FireWire), Headphone Out, Microphone In, Infrared, 2x PCMCIA/CardBus Slots
[[File:PCG-XG Jog-Dial.png|alt=PCG-XG Jog-Dial|thumb|PCG-XR Jog-Dial]]

== Daily Usage Today ==
The PCG-XR is obsolete for any modern computing task aside from text editing. Due to its NeoMagic graphics processor, it is also not especially well suited to retro gaming, though there are still plenty of games that will run on it.

These days, this is a collectors laptop, so it commands high prices.

== Resources ==
[https://hotpcb.sakura.ne.jp/sony_pc/vaio_xr1g/sony_pcg_xr1g.html PCG-XR HDD Replacement]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/recoverydiscs/pcg-xg/pcg-xg17 PCG-XG17 Recovery Disk (Probably not compatible)] - This disc is likely model-locked to this sub-model only. You may attempt to unlock it for use with PCG-XR models using [https://github.com/kozakt/svmlp SVMLP][[File:PCG-XR-XG Dock.png|alt=PCG-XR Dock|thumb|PCG-XR Dock]]

== Credits ==

PCG-F

2026-06-14T00:55:12Z

3lectr1c: Added reference to the new model lock patcher

[[File:PCG-F590K.png|thumb|PCG-F590K from 2000, the top of the range]]

==Overview==
The Sony VAIO PCG-F are a series of high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 1999 and November 2000.

One of the best models of the 1999-2000 lineup, they have a 13", 14.1" (rarer), 15" 1024x768 or a 15<nowiki>''</nowiki> 1400x1050 display, with an active or passive matrix.

The PCG-F's case was made of grey and light blue plastic. They were acclaimed upon their release because of their style and portability.[[File:PCG-F180.png|thumb|PCG-F180 from 1999]]

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, a true evolution for those years. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge.

On the other hand, they were very difficult to buy outside the United States and Japan, increasing an already very high price.

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, even if the notebooks' weight were more than 1kg less than the direct competitors.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 1999 ones had a Pentium II processor, while the 2000 versions had a Pentium III.

Sony made many variations of it, changing the CPUs' clock speed.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''': Pentium II 300 MHz, 333 MHz, 366 MHz (1999 version); Pentium III 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 650 MHz, 750 MHz, 850 MHz (2000 version)

'''Graphics''': NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV with with 2.5 MB VRAM or ATI Rage M1 with 8MB VRAM

'''RAM''': 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''': 13" or 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024x768 or 1400x1050 with HPA or TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''': 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''': Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation when the floppy drive is removed

'''Weight''': 3.3 kg / 116.4 oz / 7.3 pounds

'''Original OS''': Windows 98; Windows ME; Windows 2000 (models with "K" suffix)
[[File:Pcgf540k data sheet.png|thumb|Data sheet of a PCG-F540K, shipped with Windows 2000]]

==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

They can be used, on the other hand, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==

Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers.

===== Recovery Discs =====

[https://archive.org/details/pcg-f650k-recovery Sony VAIO PCG-F (PCG-F650K/F680K/F690K) Windows 2000 Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-f-630-recovery-cd-1 Sony VAIO PCG-F (PCG-F630) Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-f-540-drivers Sony VAIO PCG-F (PCG-F540) Drivers]

We do not know if these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

If locked, these discs may be able to be model-unlocked using [https://github.com/kozakt/svmlp SVMLP]

===== Manuals and Useful Links =====

[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-F66/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-F Series Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-f/ Sony VAIO PCG-F Series '''Manuals and Specifications Directory''']

===== Disassembly Guide =====

[https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Sony_VAIO_PCG-933A Sony VAIO PCG-F Disassembly Guide]

If the link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org Wayback Machine].

==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]

C1* (First Revision)

2026-06-14T00:54:20Z

3lectr1c: Added reference to the new model lock patcher

==Overview==
[[File:PCG-C1 Original.png|alt=PCG-C1 (First Revision)|thumb|PCG-C1 (First Revision)]]The first revision of the Sony VAIO PCG-C1 was released in August 1998 with the last model of the range being released in Spring 1999. The PCG-C1 was first released on September 19, 1998, in Japan only, with an initial production run of 5,000 units. It was the first laptop with a webcam, aka the "Motion Eye", thus branded as the “PictureBook”, which rotates 180 degrees so that you could take pictures with it. There is a "capture" button located above the keyboard on the right which is optimal for taking pictures outside, without using the keyboard. It came with some bundled software such as the Camera Capture Utility which allowed for taking pictures easily and adding effects to the camera. A video demonstration will be shown soon in the resources section. To the left of the Motion Eye, there is a microphone. Below the screen and Sony logo, there are seven LEDs, for indication of battery charge, power, caps/number/scroll lock and more. These lights are also visible with the laptop fully closed. [[File:Taking a picture with the PCG-C1.jpg|alt=Taking a picture with the PCG-C1|thumb|Taking a picture with the PCG-C1]]
Unlike the other C1-Series laptops, this one is opened with a latch that one pulls, which is found on the front of the laptop when it is closed. The power is not turned on with a button, but with a latch located on the left of the laptop. [[File:Official Sony PCG-C1 image.jpg|alt=Official Sony PCG-C1 image|thumb|Official Sony PCG-C1 image]]Next to the latch which is used for opening the laptop, there is a "P" button, which is referred to by Sony as the "PPK (programmable power key)". This key could be used to start programs, using software called "PPK Setup". It could also be used in conjunction with other keys such as "Ctrl" or "Shift" to open other programs. One could open up programs while the laptop was closed too.

The Intel Pentium and Microsoft Windows stickers were affixed beside the top left corner of the screen. The laptop itself had a purple color with slightly lighter purple buttons. It uses a regular Sony 16V VAIO power supply as used in most VAIOs at the time, which was located at the back of the laptop, behind the display. They also included a lot of ports: modem, one USB, PCMCIA card slot, i.Link, headphone, microphone, infrared and a proprietary display signal port which used an adapter to support VGA.

The laptop came bundled with a charger, a CD-ROM drive (depending on configuration), floppy drive, VGA adapter cable, phone cable, spare pointing nubs, USB cable for the floppy drive and a battery. Unlike the other PCG-C1 revisions, there were no extended battery options available. There were also some optional accessories.

It came in 5 different models, the PCG-C1 (the original model) and the ones that followed, the PCG-C1X/S/F/R, which all had a single mono speaker. The interior of this laptop (the motherboard) is virtually the same as the PCG-505 as it was released around a year after. It shows Sony’s miniaturization skills, making a laptop so small yet powerful (for the time).

There were 5000 units of the original PCG-C1 model made, with later models (PCG-C1X/S/F/R) being made in larger production runs.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor:''' Mobile Pentium MMX 233MHz (PCG-C1), Mobile Pentium MMX 266MHz (PCG-C1X/S/F/R)

'''Graphics:''' NeoMagic MagicMedia256AV (NM2200)

'''Chipset:''' Intel 430TX

'''Memory:''' 64MB (Standard), 128MB (Official maximum of PCG-C1X/S/F/R) or 96MB (Official maximum of PCG-C1)

'''Display:''' 8.9” TFT LCD XGA 1024×480

'''Storage:''' 3.2GB IDE HDD (PCG-C1), 4.3GB IDE HDD (PCG-C1X/S/F/R)

'''Weight:''' 1.1kg

'''MSRP:''' ~€2000

== Problems ==
[[File:Vinegar Syndrome.png|alt=Vinegar Syndrome|thumb|Vinegar Syndrome on a PCG-C1XG]]
A problem with this series and many other older ones is the so called "vinegar syndrome", which happens when the polarizer film from the LCD breaks down. This causes some nasty looking effects on the display, as well as a vinegar smell, hence the name "vinegar syndrome".

To fix this, you must replace the damaged polarizer film with a new one. A video and polarizer replacement is linked in the Resources tab.

As with a lot of old laptops, this laptop has the problem of melting rubber feet. There is no proper solution, apart from 3D-Printing the feet with TPU plastic. The STL can be found under the "Resources" tab.

==Daily Usage Today==
The PCG-C1 is definitely still usable today for basic office tasks like Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations. Retro gaming is possible, but with a very limited selection of games. Taking pictures with is would be fun and creative, with the nice rotating camera. The resolution is definitely not good by today's standards but it is fine to take some nice pictures. Any modern tasks like web browsing are pretty much impossible on this laptop, with the exception of very basic static HTML pages with no or very low resolution images.

==Resources==

===== Recovery Discs =====
These discs may be able to be model-unlocked using [https://github.com/kozakt/svmlp SVMLP]
{| class="wikitable"
|PCG-C1
|[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-c1-recovery-disc Internet Archive]
|-
|PCG-C1S
|[https://archive.org/details/vaio-pcg-c1s-disk1 Internet Archive]
|-
|PCG-C1X
|[https://archive.org/details/sony-pcg-c-1-x-recovery-cds-version-g-13.0 Internet Archive]
|}

===== Hard drive images =====
{| class="wikitable"
|PCG-C1S
|[https://archive.org/details/vaio-pcg-c1s-win98-japan Internet Archive]
|}

===== Manuals and Useful links =====
[https://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/article/980928/stapa16.htm PC-Watch page]

[https://archive.org/details/thingiverse-5316865 Replacement TPU feet model by Geoff]

[https://archive.org/details/thingiverse-5319381 Blank Battery cover model by Geoff]

===== Disassembly Guide =====
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hY4R3QLoag Sony VAIO PCG-C1S Disassembly Guide]

[http://chachapi.way-nifty.com/weblog/2008/08/sony-vaio-pcg-c.html HDD replacement guide]

A polarizer replacement guide will be made shortly.

==Credits==
[https://sony.com/ Sony]

PCG-7**

2026-06-14T00:52:50Z

3lectr1c: Added reference to the new model lock patcher

{{Infobox Specs
| name = PCG-700 Series
| image = PCG-705.png
| subtitle = PCG-700 Series
| series = Note 700 Series
| rel = 1997
| cpu = Intel Pentium MMX 150 MHz (PCG-705) 166 MHz (PCG-707) 200 MHz (PCG-717, PCG-731) 233 MHz (PCG-719, PCG-735) 266 MHz (PCG-748)
| gpu = NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD (2 MB VRAM)
| chipset = Intel 430TX
| memory = 16 MB SDRAM (PCG-705) 32 MB (PCG-707, PCG-719, PCG-731) 64 MB (PCG-729, PCG-735, PCG-748)
| display = 12.1" LCD 800×600 (PCG-705, PCG-717) 1024×768 (Others)
| storage = 2.5" IDE 2.1 GB
| floppy = Removable 3.5″ 1.44 MB
| audio = ESS AudioDrive ES1878 (Sound Blaster Pro compatible)
| os = Microsoft Windows 95
| weight = 2.4 kg
| battery = Lithium-ion (optional second battery)
| connectivity = 33.6 kbps modem IrDA port
| expansion = Optional docking station with i.LINK, USB, PS/2, Ethernet, SCSI, mouse, keyboard ports
| msrp = US $2,900–3,700
}}
== Overview ==
[[File:PCG-705.png|thumb|PCG-705]]The Sony VAIO PCG-700 Series were the first laptops to be released by Sony under the VAIO brand. They were launched on July 1, 1997 in Japan and, afterwards, in the United States.

The 700 Series featured removable 3.5" floppy disk drive, removable 14× CD-ROM, 33.6 kbit/s integrated modem, 12.1" screen, 2.1 GB hard disk drive, 2 MB VRAM, 128 MB maximum RAM, IrDA port, lithium-ion battery, with optional second battery and an optional docking station with i.Link, USB, mouse, keyboard, Ethernet and SCSI ports.
[[File:PCG-707-Dock.png|thumb|PCG-707 with its Docking Station and 3.5" drive, which could be used as an external or internal drive]]

== Daily Usage Today ==
These days, laptops of this era are only suitable for retro gaming and offline usage, such as editing basic text documents and spreadsheets, and it is only sufficient for playing early Windows games, and playing DOS games on it will yield better results.

== Resources ==
If a link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org/ Wayback Machine].

==== Recovery Discs ====
These discs may be able to be model-unlocked using [https://github.com/kozakt/svmlp SVMLP]

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| PCG-705C/707C || [https://archive.org/details/vaio-pcg-705C-707C-recoverycd Internet Archive]
|-
| PCG-748 || [https://archive.org/details/pcg748 Internet Archive]
|}

==== Manuals and Useful Links ====
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Manuals
|-
| PCG-705 || [https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-7**/PCG-705_User_Guide_1997.pdf PDF]
|}

==== Presentation Pages ====
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Presentation Pages
|-
| PCG-705 || [https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-705.html Sony JP]
|-
| PCG-707 || [https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-707.html Sony JP]
|-
| PCG-713, PCG-715, PCG-719 || [https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/VAIO/note/index.html Sony JP]
|-
| PCG-723, PCG-726, PCG-729 || [https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/VAIO/Note729/index.html Sony JP]
|-
| PCG-731, PCG-733, PCG-737 || [https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/VAIO/Note737/index.html Sony JP]
|}

==== Guides ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| PCG-729 Disassembly || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa6MNo_y6Vc YouTube]
|}

== Credits ==
[https://sony.com/ Sony], [[wikipedia:Sony_Vaio_700_series|Wikipedia]], [https://www.inversenet.co.jp/pclist/maker/SONY-note.html inversenet.co.jp]

PCG-505

2026-06-14T00:51:54Z

3lectr1c: Added reference to the new model lock patcher

{{Infobox Specs
| name = PCG-505
| image = PCG-505.png
| subtitle = PCG-505
| series = Note 505, バイオノート505
| rel = 1997
| cpu = Intel Pentium MMX 133MHz, 200MHz, 233MHz, 266MHz
| gpu = NeoMagic MagicGraph 128ZV+ NM2097 (approx. 1.1MB VRAM)
| chipset = Intel 430TX
| memory = 32MB SDRAM, maximum 64MB
| display = 10.4" 800x600 LCD, Toshiba LTM10C272S
| storage = 2.5" IDE 1GB, 2.1GB, 4.3GB, 6.4GB
| audio = ESS AudioDrive ES1879 (Sound Blaster Pro compatible)
| os = Microsoft Windows 95
| weight = 1.35kg (2.98lbs)
| size = 259 x 208 x 23.9mm
| msrp = $2000 to $2700 US
}}

== Overview ==
The Sony VAIO PCG-505 (also known as バイオノート505 in Japan, translated to BioNote 505) was a high-end subnotebook released by Sony in November 1997, thus being the 2nd VAIO laptop to be released, only a couple of months after the [[PCG-7**]] series. It was one of the thinnest and lightest laptops at the time, being only 23.9mm thick and weighing a staggering 1.35kg. Sony used the "MicroNotebook" (1997-1998), and "SuperSlim" (1998-1999) marketing moniker to underline its unique form factor at the time.
[[File:PCG-505 back.png|thumb]]
The PCG-505 introduced the iconic VAIO cylinder look (the purple look being introduced by the PCG-7**) and used a magnesium alloy chassis all around to reduce the weight of the machine. It adopted various design elements to make it more unique, such as the cylindrical battery, but also the matching accessories that could be bought with the laptop.

The 505 included a stylus on the left side of the display that was able to draw on the trackpad. Next to the power button, located on the right side of the machine, is a programmable button, customizable by Sony's software.
[[File:PCG-505 Stylus.png|thumb|Stylus in action]]
For Japanese models, the 505 included Navin' You, a map viewer software, with a map of Tokyo preinstalled. It also included PictureGear, a photo management program able to be linked with a Sony Cyber-shot or Mavica.

A number of optional accessories were available for purchase, like external speakers that could be attached to both sides of the display (similar to the [[PCG-QR3]]'s external speakers), an external PCMCIA optical drive, a dock with matching purple casing, or an extended battery.
[[File:PCG-505 IO.png|thumb|PCG-505 I/O]]

==Daily Usage Today==
These days, laptops of this age are only suitable for retro gaming and offline usage, such as editing basic text documents and spreadsheets, and it isn't adequate for running Windows games either, you are better off playing DOS games on it.

==Resources==
If a link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org Wayback Machine].

====Recovery Discs ====
These discs may be able to be model-unlocked using [https://github.com/kozakt/svmlp SVMLP]

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|PCG-505||[https://archive.org/details/vaio-pcg-505-recovery-CD Internet Archive]
|-
|PCG-505X/PCG-505EX
|[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-505-x-product-recovery-cd Internet Archive]
|-
|PCG-505V||[https://archive.org/details/pcg-505v-recovery-cd Internet Archive]
|-
|PCG-505G||[https://archive.org/details/sysrec_sony-PCG-505G Internet Archive]
|-
|PCG-505RS||[https://archive.org/details/vaio-pcg-505rs-recovery-cd Internet Archive]
|-
|PCG-505RS||[https://archive.org/details/vaio-pcg-505rs-recovery-cd Internet Archive]
|-
|PCG-505F/FX ||[https://archive.org/details/sony-pcg-505-f-fx-restore.-7z Internet Archive]
|-
|PCG-505G HDD image||[https://archive.org/details/vaio-pcg-505g-win98-oem Internet Archive]
|-
|PCG-505X HDD image||[https://archive.org/details/505x-japan-win-95-oem Internet Archive]
|}

====Manuals and Useful Links====
{| class="wikitable"
|+Manuals
|-
|User Guide EN (1998)||[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-505/PCG-505_User_Guide_1998.pdf PDF]
|-
|User Guide EN (1999)||[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-505/PCG-505_User_Guide_1999.pdf PDF]
|-
|User Guide JP (1997)||[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-505/PCG-505_JP_User_Guide_1997.pdf PDF]
|-
|Service Manual||[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-505/PCG-505_Service_Manual.pdf PDF]
|-
|About Your PCG-505||[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-505/PCG-505_About_Manual.pdf PDF]
|-
|CRX55A Optical Drive Manual||[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-505/PCG-505_CRX55A_Optical_Drive_Manual.pdf PDF]
|-
|CRX76A Optical Drive Manual||[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-505/PCG-505_CRX76A_Optical_Drive_Manual.pdf PDF]
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+Presentation Pages
|-
|PCG-505||[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/VAIO/Note505/index.html Sony JP]
|-
|PCG-505X/EX||[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/VAIO/Note505EX/index.html Sony JP]
|-
|PCG-505G/GX||[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/Note505GX/top.html Sony JP]
|-
|PCG-505R/RS/RX||[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/Note505RX/index.html Sony JP]
|-
|PCG-505S/SX||[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/Note505S/index.html Sony JP]
|-
|PCG-505V||[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/NOTE505/index.html Sony JP]
|}

====Guides====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|PCG-505 Disassembly Video||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLHdqfpHflI YouTube]
|-
|PCG-505 Disassembly||[http://www.fieros.de/vaio/disass.html fieros.de]
|}

==Credits==

[https://sony.com Sony], [[wikipedia:Sony_Vaio_505_series|Wikipedia]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z-DcHPdkKk TDNC YT]

User:3lectr1c

2026-06-14T00:50:57Z

3lectr1c: created user page

PCG-XG

2026-06-14T00:49:20Z

3lectr1c: Added reference to the new model lock patcher

[[File:The Beautiful PCG-XR-XG.png|alt=The Beautiful PCG-XR/XG|thumb|The Beautiful PCG-XR/XG]]

== Overview ==
[[File:PCG-XG with MiniDisc drive MDS-PC2 and external speakers.png|alt=PCG-XG with MiniDisc drive MDS-PC2 and external speakers|thumb|380x380px|PCG-XG with MiniDisc drive MDS-PC2 and external speakers]]
The Sony VAIO PCG-XG is a series of mid-size Pentium III-based laptops, released in 2000. Models in the series include the PCG-XG19, PCG-XG28, PCG-XG28K, PCG-XG29, PCG-XG29K, and PCG-XG700.[[File:Boxed PCG-XG-XR.png|alt=Boxed PCG-XG/XR|thumb|401x401px|Boxed PCG-XG/XR]]

They were a refresh of the PCG-XR with the exact same design but updated specs (Replaced the PCG-XR's Pentium II with a Pentium III, added more RAM, a bigger HDD and other minor improvements). The images used are the PCG-XR, though they both look the exact same so that doesn't matter.

This was Sony's top of the line laptop in 2000 and has a beautiful magnesium build. It shipped with a dock which attaches to the back of the unit and is quite bulky, though it adds many inputs and outputs to the laptop, as many as a traditional desktop would have had at the time. It has a drive bay on the right hand side, which supports either a: DVD-ROM, CD-RW or Floppy drive and adding a second Battery/HDD.
[[File:PCG-XG with DCR-PC1 camcorder, highlighting its editing capabilities.png|alt=PCG-XG with DCR-PC1 camcorder, highlighting its editing capabilities|thumb|PCG-XG with DCR-PC1 camcorder, highlighting its editing capabilities]]
Sony intended the laptop for multimedia and work usage, as a sort of all rounder. Being their most powerful, it was a good choice for professionals and consumers who wanted a good multimedia experience, as shown in Sony's product image with the external speakers and MDS-PC2 MiniDisc drive. Sony also created product images showing the PCG-XG editing video footage from a MiniDV camera (DCR-PC1), so it was also perfectly suited to video editing back in the day. In the PCG-XG Dock (PCGA-PSX1), Sony added an optical out and Control A1 port, which allowed the PCG-XR to connect directly to the MDS-PC without the Sony VisionTouch serial adapter, a special feature at the time and highlighting how the PCG-XG was really meant to work with Sony products in a seamless fashion, unlike any other. Sony had a whole ecosystem based around the i.Link (Firewire) interface, which had various products (all released around the time of the PCG-XG/XR), such as a MiniDisc recorder, Camcorder, etc that could connect to Sony VAIOs for the "ultimate" multimedia experience.

It has a Jog-Dial on the top right, next to the keyboard assembly, which was used to scroll through text (websites, documents, etc) and an assortment of programs which Sony had created for the PCG-XR/XG, which included a photo gallery and application launcher. The PCG-XR was packed with Sony software, such as: DVgate still/motion and Smart Capture.
[[File:PCG-XG screen.png|alt=PCG-XG screen|thumb|PCG-XG screen]]
It has a very cool "stand" which props up the unit at the back but also helps more air into the machine for cooling along with covering the docking station port to protect it from dust. It was sort of replicated with the Pro 13 series (SVP), which used its display to prop the laptop off the ground, enhancing cooling.

Its screen is pretty special as it was one of the first glass screens on a laptop. It has a matte Anti-Reflective coating which makes it look stunning. Overall one of the best displays on a laptop of the time.
[[File:PCG-XG at a glance.png|alt=PCG-XG at a glance|thumb|440x440px|PCG-XG at a glance]]

== Detailed Specs ==
'''Processor:''' Mobile Intel Pentium III at 650 or 750MHz

'''Graphics:''' NeoMagic MagicMedia 256XL w/ 6MB VRAM

'''RAM:''' PC100 SDRAM - 128MB Standard, 256MB Maximum

'''Display:''' 13.3 or 14.1-inch TFT LCD @1024x768

'''Storage:''' 2.5" IDE - 12, 18.1, or 20GB Standard

'''Networking:''' Modem

'''OS:''' Windows 98 or Windows Me

'''Drives:''' Modular bay supporting the following: DVD-ROM, CD-RW, Floppy Drive, 2nd Battery, 2nd HDD

'''I/O:''' VGA Out, Docking connector, 1x USB, S400 i.LINK (FireWire), Headphone Out, Microphone In, Infrared, 2x PCMCIA/CardBus Slots
[[File:PCG-XG Jog-Dial.png|alt=PCG-XG Jog-Dial|thumb|PCG-XG Jog-Dial]]

== Daily Usage Today ==
The PCG-XG is obsolete for any modern computing task aside from text editing. Due to its NeoMagic graphics processor, it is also not especially well suited to retro gaming, though there are still plenty of games that will run on it.

These days, this is a collectors laptop, so it commands high prices.

== Resources ==
[https://hotpcb.sakura.ne.jp/sony_pc/vaio_xr1g/sony_pcg_xr1g.html PCG-XG HDD Replacement]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/recoverydiscs/pcg-xg/pcg-xg17 PCG-XG17 Recovery Disc] - This disc is likely model-locked to this sub-model only. You may attempt to unlock it for use with other PCG-XG models using [https://github.com/kozakt/svmlp this tool].
== Credits ==

Collaborators

2025-10-31T16:46:42Z

3lectr1c: updated my discord handle

This is a quick list of the VAIO Library collaborators Discord usernames. The team consists of 18 members. Feel free to join the [https://discord.gg/bF9BgTzqZk SonyPlaza] Discord server to have a chat with us!

Huge thanks to all contributors for making this project possible!

== VAIO Library Maintainers==

* '''Main director:''' Romanio0089 '''@romanio0089'''
* Maxi '''@folfshit'''
* 𝚆𝚊𝚕𝚝 '''@wbianchi''' (𝚆. 𝚆𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚎)
* Keigo Akashi '''@keigo_akashi'''
* laki2 '''@laki2'''
* MrKei '''@mrkeijidosha'''
* ItsJustMirko '''@itsjustmirko'''
* Atr303 '''@desumidesu''' (Magahara Desumi)
* StarX '''@gexreal'''
* mariol90 '''@mariol90'''
* starlite '''@starlitesys''' (owner of [https://macdat.net/ MacDat], the vintage laptop encyclopedia)
* Resident007 '''@resident007'''
* alexocc '''@al.ex.'''
* Jason21 '''@jason211217''' (owner of the [https://www.youtube.com/@jasonnovak2121 Jason Novak] YouTube channel)
* Kudryavchik '''@kudryavchik.'''
* Foma '''@foma.'''
* ShadowLabs '''@shadowlabs'''
* Ygjsz '''@ygjsz'''

==Become a collaborator==
Do you want to help us work on the VAIO Library, and have your username listed here? Please join [https://discord.gg/bF9BgTzqZk SonyPlaza] on Discord, and contact one of the VAIO Library Maintainers on the server, or simply send a short message in the VAIO chat. Thank you!

PCG-F

2025-09-08T16:12:24Z

3lectr1c: corrected build type

[[File:PCG-F590K.png|thumb|PCG-F590K from 2000, the top of the range]]

==Overview==
The Sony VAIO PCG-F are a series of high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 1999 and November 2000.

One of the best models of the 1999-2000 lineup, they have a 13", 14.1" (rarer), 15" 1024x768 or a 15<nowiki>''</nowiki> 1400x1050 display, with an active or passive matrix.

The PCG-F's case was made of grey and light blue plastic. They were acclaimed upon their release because of their style and portability.[[File:PCG-F180.png|thumb|PCG-F180 from 1999]]

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, a true evolution for those years. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge.

On the other hand, they were very difficult to buy outside the United States and Japan, increasing an already very high price.

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, even if the notebooks' weight were more than 1kg less than the direct competitors.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 1999 ones had a Pentium II processor, while the 2000 versions had a Pentium III.

Sony made many variations of it, changing the CPUs' clock speed.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''': Pentium II 300 MHz, 333 MHz, 366 MHz (1999 version); Pentium III 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 650 MHz, 750 MHz, 850 MHz (2000 version)

'''Graphics''': NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV with with 2.5 MB VRAM or ATI Rage with 8MB VRAM

'''RAM''': 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version); 256 MB SDRAM

'''Display''': 13" or 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024x768 or 1400x1050 with HPA or TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''': 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''': Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation when the floppy drive is removed

'''Weight''': 3.3 kg / 116.4 oz / 7.3 pounds

'''Original OS''': Windows 98; Windows ME; Windows 2000 (models with "K" suffix)
[[File:Pcgf540k data sheet.png|thumb|Data sheet of a PCG-F540K, shipped with Windows 2000]]

==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

They can be used, on the other hand, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==

Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers.

===== Recovery Discs =====

[https://archive.org/details/pcg-f650k-recovery Sony VAIO PCG-F (PCG-F650K/F680K/F690K) Windows 2000 Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-f-630-recovery-cd-1 Sony VAIO PCG-F (PCG-F630) Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-f-540-drivers Sony VAIO PCG-F (PCG-F540) Drivers]

We do not know if these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

These discs are not yet compatible with [[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)|SVRP]].

===== Manuals and Useful Links =====

[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-F66/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-F Series Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-f/ Sony VAIO PCG-F Series '''Manuals and Specifications Directory''']

===== Disassembly Guide =====

[https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Sony_VAIO_PCG-933A Sony VAIO PCG-F Disassembly Guide]

If the link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org Wayback Machine].

==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]

PCG-FX

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3lectr1c: changed some things in the overview - integrated graphics in 2001 and last-gen ATI graphics in 2002 make them far more mid-range than high end.

[[File:PCG-FX220 no background.png|thumb|PCG-FX220 booted to the Windows 2000 desktop]]
[[File:FX.png|thumb|PCG-FX]]

==Overview==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FX is a series of mid-range notebooks manufactured by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.

They succeeded the [[PCG-F]], borrowing heavily from its design.

They were offered in a 14.1" or 15" form factor, both having XGA TFT displays. A 15-inch SXGA+ panel was available in the higher-end 2002 models.

The PCG-FX is constructed fully out of plastic.

They were acclaimed upon their release because of their style, portability and build quality.[[File:PCG-FX.png|thumb|Product tour from Sony website of the PCG-FX 2001 lineup]]

On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive. Less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap parts.

They were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.

The battery quality and duration were very good for the time, and they supported also dual-battery operation for an even better battery life, which would replace the modular floppy drive.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 2001 ones had Intel processors, while the 2002 versions had AMD ones.

Sony made many variations of this model, from budget models with an Intel Celeron and a 1024x768 display to high spec models featuring a 1400x1050 display and Athlon XP.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''': Celeron 600MHz, Pentium III 900 MHz, 1GHz (2001 versions); AMD Duron 800MHz, AMD Athlon 4 1GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1400+ 1.4GHz, 1500+ 1.5GHz (2002 versions)

'''Graphics''': Intel 815EM with up to 11 MB SDRAM (2001 versions); ATI 3D RAGE Mobility-M1 8 MB SDRAM (2002 versions)

'''RAM''': 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 2001 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2002 version)

'''Display''': 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024 x 768 (SXGA 1400 x 1050 for the 2002's top-range) TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''': 2.5" Ultra ATA/66 (IDE)

'''Battery''': Lithium-Ion with dual battery operation support

'''Weight''': 14.1": 2.9 kg (102.2 oz / 6.3 pounds); 15": 3.4 kg (119.9 oz / 7.4 pounds)

'''Original OS''': Windows XP Home Edition; Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix); Windows 2000 Professional (models with "K" suffix)

'''MSRP (estimation):''' 1400 to 2200€
==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

Something more can be done with the Windows XP-shipped models, for example basic web browsing, thanks to many modern programs developed for that OS.

They can be used, in all the versions, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footage, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==
[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-FX77/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-FX Series (2001) Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_presentation.pdf Sony JP VAIO PCG-FX Series Presentation PDF]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windows2000usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Guide for Windows 2000]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windowsXPusermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Guide for Windows XP]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx120_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX120 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx210_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX210 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx220-40-50-70_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX220 / PCG-FX240 / PCG-FX250 / PCG-FX270 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx777-877_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX777 / PCG-FX888 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx100series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX100 Series Specifications Sheet]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx500series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX500 Series Specifications Sheet]

===== Disassembly Guide =====
[https://hotpcb.sakura.ne.jp/sony_pc/pcg_fx55s_bp/pcg_fx55s_01.html Sony VAIO PCG-FX Disassembly Guide]

If the link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org Wayback Machine].

==Downloads==
[https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX150) Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/ucg-064-meumb-6-d-1_202405 Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX200 Series) Windows Me Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/pcg-fx401405-recovery Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX401 and PCG-FX405) Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/pcg-fxa36-33-32 Sony VAIO PCG-FXA Series (PCG-FXA36) Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/vaio-pcg-fxa-36-winxp-oem-00-00 Sony VAIO PCG-FXA Series (PCG-FXA36) HDD Image]

We do not know if these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

It is unknown if these discs are compatible with [[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)|SVRP]].

Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers.
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony]

VGN-S

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This page is a work in progress.{{Infobox specs 2
| name = VGN-S Series
| image = VGN-S.png
| subtitle = VGN-S Series
| rel = 2004
| cpu = Intel Pentium M @1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.73, 1.8, 2.1, 2.13, or 2.26GHz, or Intel Celeron M @1.3, 1.4, or 1.5GHz
| gpu = Intel GMA 950, ATI Mobility Radeon 9200, ATI Mobility Radeon 9700, NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200, or NVIDIA GeForce Go 6400
| chipset = Unknown
| memory = DDR microDIMM, 2 slots, 2GB maximum (256MB, 512MB, 1GB, or 2GB standard)
| display = 13.3" TFT LCD @1280x800, optional "Clear Back" display
| storage = 2.5" IDE - 40, 60, 80, 100, or 120GB standard
| optical = DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive or DVD-RW Drive
| audio = Analog Devices AD1981B
| os = Microsoft Windows XP
| weight = Unknown
| battery = Lithium-ion
| network = 56k Modem, 10/100 Ethernet, WiFi, optional Bluetooth
| io = 2x USB ports, 1x i.Link/1394, 1x VGA output, 1x Dock connector, 1x Microphone input, 1x Headphone output
| msrp = Unknown
}}
== Overview ==
The Sony VAIO VGN-S are a series of mid to high-end 13.3-inch widescreen laptops. The first models in the VGN-S Series, which used ATI graphics, were launched in June 2004. The family was updated in 2005 with faster processors and NVIDIA graphics. A model with integrated GMA 950 graphics was also made available.

Welcome to the VAIO Library

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[[File:VAIO Library Logo 2.png|thumb]]
[[File:VAIO 1998 Wallpaper cropped 3.png|thumb]]

===== '''The VAIO Library is the best place to be for any VAIO related things!''' =====
Our goal is to make a wiki with all the Sony VAIO models documented, with drivers and recovery media discs available to download for free. To learn more, you can visit our [[VAIO_Library:About|about page]]. We hope you enjoy your visit on the site!

'''Please note that this site is still in development. Please check [[Development Status|development status]].'''

For supporting the VAIO Library, please take a look at our [[Donate|donations page]]! Even small donations are appreciated.

<big>'''Please see the menu to discover some useful pages,''' like [[Recovery Discs]], driver downloading guides, useful links and resources, or disassembly guides. '''This is located on the top left corner.'''</big>

== Sony VAIO Series List==
For series with devices that were released in different years, the series will be listed in the year of the series first appearance.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|<big>'''2013'''</big>
|[[Pro (SVP) Series|<big>Pro (SVP)</big>]]
|<big>[[Fit (SVF) Series|Fit (SVF)]]</big>
|<big>[[Tap (SVT)]]</big>
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|<big>'''2012'''</big>
|<big>[[T (SVT)]]</big>
|<big>[[S (SVS)]]</big>
|<big>L (SVL)</big>
|<big>[[Z (SVZ)]]</big>
|<big>[[E (SVE)]]</big>
|<big>Duo (SVD)</big>
|<big>Tap (SVJ)</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2011'''</big>
|[[Z2 (VPCZ2)|<big>Z2 (VPCZ2)</big>]]
|<big>[[F2 (VPCF2)]]</big>
|[[S (VPCS)|<big>S (VPCS)</big>]]
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|<big>'''2010'''</big>
|<big>[[F1 (VPCF1)]]</big>
|[[Z1 (VPCZ1)|<big>Z1 (VPCZ1)</big>]]
|<big>[[E (VPCE)|E (VPCE)]]</big>
|<big>Y (VPCY)</big>
|<big>[[S_(VPCS)_(2010)|S (VPCS)]]</big>
|<big>[[B (VPCB)]]</big>
|<big>[[C (VPCC)]]</big>
|<big>M (VPCM)</big>
|-
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|<big>J (VPCJ)</big>
|<big>[[P (VPCP)]]</big>
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|-
|<big>'''2009'''</big>
|<big>[[VGN-NW]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-P]]</big>
|<big>W (VPCW)</big>
|<big>X (VPCX)</big>
|<big>L (VPCL)</big>
|
|
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|-
|<big>'''2008'''</big>
|<big>[[VGN-FW]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-TT]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-NS]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-SR]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-BZ]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-Z]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-CS]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-AW]]</big>
|-
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|<big>[[VGC-RT]]</big>
|<big>[[VGC-JS]]</big>
|<big>[[VGX-TP]]</big>
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|-
|<big>'''2007'''</big>
|<big>[[VGN-FZ]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-NR]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-CR]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-TZ]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-N]]</big>
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|-
|<big>'''2006'''</big>
|<big>[[VGN-SZ]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-C]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-FE]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-AR]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-FT]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-G]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-UX]]</big>
|<big>[[VGC-L]]</big>
|-
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|<big>[[VGC-RM]]</big>
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|<big>'''2005'''</big>
|<big>[[VGN-BX]]</big>
|<big>VGN-FS</big>
|<big>VGN-FJ</big>
|<big>[[VGN-TX]]</big>
|<big>VGN-Y</big>
|<big>VGC-H</big>
|<big>[[VGC-RC]]</big>
|<big>VGC-VA</big>
|-
|
|<big>VGX-XL</big>
|<big>VGC-RB</big>
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|-
|<big>'''2004'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-X505]]</big>
|<big>PCG-K</big>
|<big>PCV-HX</big>
|<big>VGN-B</big>
|<big>VGN-E</big>
|<big>VGN-K</big>
|<big>[[VGN-S]]</big>
|<big>VGN-T</big>
|-
|
|<big>VGN-A</big>
|<big>[[VGN-U]]</big>
|<big>VGC-M</big>
|<big>VGC-R</big>
|<big>VGC-V</big>
|<big>VGC-RA</big>
|<big>VGX-X</big>
|<big>VGC-HX</big>
|-
|<big>'''2003'''</big>
|<big>PCG-V505</big>
|<big>PCG-Z1</big>
|<big>[[PCG-FR]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-TR]]</big>
|<big>PCV-P</big>
|<big>PCV-RS</big>
|<big>PCV-V</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2002'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-U]]</big>
|[[PCG-GR Series|<big>PCG-GR</big>]]
|<big>[[PCG-NV]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-VX]]</big>
|<big>PCV-HS</big>
|<big>PCV-JX</big>
|<big>PCV-RZ</big>
|<big>PCV-W</big>
|-
|<big>'''2001'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-R]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-FX]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-SRX]]</big>
|<big>[[PCV-MXS]]</big>
|
|
|
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|-
|<big>'''2000'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-XG]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-GT]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-QR]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-SR]]</big>
|<big>PCV-J</big>
|<big>PCV-LX</big>
|<big>PCV-MX</big>
|<big>[[PCV-RX]]</big>
|-
|<big>'''1999'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-F]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-N505]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-Z]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-XR]]</big>
|<big>[[PCV-L]]</big>
|<big>[[PCV-R]]</big>
|
|
|-
|<big>'''1998'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-C1]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-C2GPS]]</big>
|<big>[[PCV-E]]</big>
|<big>[[PCV-M]]</big>
|<big>[[PCV-S]]</big>
|<big>PCV-2**</big>
|<big>PCG-8**</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''1997'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-505]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-7**]]</big>
|<big>[[PCV-T]]</big>
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|-
|<big>'''1996'''</big>
|<big>[[PCV-**0|PCV-**0]]</big>
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|}
[[File:Vaio Logo.png|thumb|99x99px|left]]

VGN-S

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3lectr1c: added wip notice

This page is a work in progress.{{Infobox Specs
| name = VGN-S Series
| image = VGN-S.png
| subtitle = VGN-S Series
| rel = 2004
| cpu = Intel Pentium M @1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.73, 1.8, 2.1, 2.13, or 2.26GHz, or Intel Celeron M @1.3, 1.4, or 1.5GHz
| gpu = Intel GMA 950, ATI Mobility Radeon 9200, ATI Mobility Radeon 9700, NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200, or NVIDIA GeForce Go 6400
| chipset = Unknown
| memory = DDR microDIMM, 2 slots, 2GB maximum (256MB, 512MB, 1GB, or 2GB standard)
| display = 13.3" TFT LCD @1280x800, optional "Clear Back" display
| storage = 2.5" IDE - 40, 60, 80, 100, or 120GB standard
| optical = DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive or DVD-RW Drive
| audio = Analog Devices AD1981B
| os = Microsoft Windows XP
| weight = Unknown
| battery = Lithium-ion
| network = 56k Modem, 10/100 Ethernet, WiFi, optional Bluetooth
| io = 2x USB ports, 1x i.Link/1394, 1x VGA output, 1x Dock connector, 1x Microphone input, 1x Headphone output
| msrp = Unknown
}}
== Overview ==
The Sony VAIO VGN-S are a series of mid to high-end 13.3-inch widescreen laptops. The first models in the VGN-S Series, which used ATI graphics, were launched in June 2004. The family was updated in 2005 with faster processors and NVIDIA graphics. A model with integrated GMA 950 graphics was also made available.

VGN-S

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{{Infobox Specs
| name = VGN-S Series
| image = VGN-S.png
| subtitle = VGN-S Series
| rel = 2004
| cpu = Intel Pentium M @1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.73, 1.8, 2.1, 2.13, or 2.26GHz, or Intel Celeron M @1.3, 1.4, or 1.5GHz
| gpu = Intel GMA 950, ATI Mobility Radeon 9200, ATI Mobility Radeon 9700, NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200, or NVIDIA GeForce Go 6400
| chipset = Unknown
| memory = DDR microDIMM, 2 slots, 2GB maximum (256MB, 512MB, 1GB, or 2GB standard)
| display = 13.3" TFT LCD @1280x800, optional "Clear Back" display
| storage = 2.5" IDE - 40, 60, 80, 100, or 120GB standard
| optical = DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive or DVD-RW Drive
| audio = Analog Devices AD1981B
| os = Microsoft Windows XP
| weight = Unknown
| battery = Lithium-ion
| network = 56k Modem, 10/100 Ethernet, WiFi, optional Bluetooth
| io = 2x USB ports, 1x i.Link/1394, 1x VGA output, 1x Dock connector, 1x Microphone input, 1x Headphone output
| msrp = Unknown
}}
== Overview ==
The Sony VAIO VGN-S are a series of mid to high-end 13.3-inch widescreen laptops. The first models in the VGN-S Series, which used ATI graphics, were launched in June 2004. The family was updated in 2005 with faster processors and NVIDIA graphics. A model with integrated GMA 950 graphics was also made available.

VGN-S

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File:VGN-S.png

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3lectr1c: low-res image of VAIO VGN-S Series. Better photo needed

== Summary ==
low-res image of VAIO VGN-S Series. Better photo needed

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{| class="infobox" style="background:#1c252e; border:1px solid #aaa; border-collapse:collapse; float:right; clear:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em; width:300px;"
|+
! colspan="2" style="text-align:center; background:#353f47;" | {{{name|}}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="text-align:center; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px; padding-top:10px; padding-bottom:10px;" | [[File:{{{image|}}}|center|{{{image_width|280px}}}|{{{subtitle|}}}]]
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Release
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{rel|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Processor
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{cpu|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Graphics
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{gpu|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Chipset
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{chipset|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Memory
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{memory|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Display
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{display|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Storage
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{storage|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Audio
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{audio|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | OS
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{os|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Battery
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{battery|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Networking
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{network|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | I/O
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{io|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Weight
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{weight|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px;" | MSRP
| style="padding-right:5px;" | {{{msrp|}}}
|}

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{| class="infobox" style="background:#1c252e; border:1px solid #aaa; border-collapse:collapse; float:right; clear:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em; width:300px;"
|+
! colspan="2" style="text-align:center; background:#353f47;" | {{{name|}}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="text-align:center; padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px; padding-top:10px; padding-bottom:10px;" | [[File:{{{image|}}}|center|{{{image_width|280px}}}|{{{subtitle|}}}]]
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Release
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{rel|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Processor
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{cpu|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Graphics
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{gpu|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Chipset
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{chipset|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Memory
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{memory|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Display
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{display|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Storage
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{storage|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Audio
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{audio|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Networking
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{network|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | OS
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{os|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Battery
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{battery|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | I/O
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{io|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | Weight
| style="padding-right:5px; border-bottom:1px solid #aaa;" | {{{weight|}}}
|-
! style="text-align:left; background:#1c252e; padding-left:5px; padding-right:5px;" | MSRP
| style="padding-right:5px;" | {{{msrp|}}}
|}

VGN-S

2025-07-03T01:34:42Z

3lectr1c: added spec table

{{Infobox Specs
| name = VGN-S Series
| image = VGN-S.png
| subtitle = VGN-S Series
| rel = 2004
| cpu = Intel Pentium M @1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.73, 1.8, 2.1, 2.13, or 2.26GHz, or Intel Celeron M @1.3, 1.4, or 1.5GHz
| gpu = Intel GMA 950, ATI Mobility Radeon 9200, ATI Mobility Radeon 9700, NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200, or NVIDIA GeForce Go 6400
| chipset = Unknown
| memory = DDR microDIMM, 2 slots, 2GB maximum (256MB, 512MB, 1GB, or 2GB standard)
| display = 13.3" TFT LCD @1280x800, optional "Clear Back" display
| storage = 2.5" IDE - 40, 60, 80, 100, or 120GB standard
| optical = DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive or DVD-RW Drive
| audio = Analog Devices AD1981B
| os = Microsoft Windows XP
| weight = Unknown
| battery = Lithium-ion
| connectivity = 56k Modem, 10/100 Ethernet, WiFi, optional Bluetooth
| io = 2x USB ports, 1x i.Link/1394, 1x VGA output, 1x Dock connector, 1x Microphone input, 1x Headphone output
| msrp = Unknown
}}

VGN-S

2025-07-03T01:29:22Z

3lectr1c: page created

TBA

Collaborators

2025-03-13T16:24:14Z

3lectr1c: updated my discord handle

This is a quick list of the VAIO Library collaborators Discord usernames. The team consists of 15 members. Feel free to join the [https://discord.gg/bF9BgTzqZk SonyPlaza] Discord server to have a chat with us!

Huge thanks to all contributors for making this project possible!

== VAIO Library Maintainers==

'''Main director:''' Romanio0089 '''@romanio0089'''

Maxi '''@folfshit'''

𝚆𝚊𝚕𝚝 '''@wbianchi''' (𝚆. 𝚆𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚎)

Keigo Akashi '''@keigo_akashi'''

laki2 '''@laki2'''

MrKei '''@mrkeijidosha'''

ItsJustMirko '''@itsjustmirko'''

Atr303 '''@desumidesu''' (Magahara Desumi)

StarX '''@gexreal'''

mariol90 '''@mariol90'''

3lectr1c '''@astralelectric''' (owner of [https://macdat.net/ MacDat], the retro PC encyclopedia)

Resident007 '''@resident007'''

alexocc '''@al.ex.'''

Jason21 '''@jason211217''' (owner of the [https://www.youtube.com/@jasonnovak2121 Jason Novak] YouTube channel)

Kudryavchik '''@kudryavchik.'''

==Become a collaborator==
Do you want to help us work on the VAIO Library, and have your username listed here? Please join [https://discord.gg/bF9BgTzqZk SonyPlaza] on Discord, and contact one of the VAIO Library Maintainers on the server, or simply send a short message in the VAIO chat. Thank you!

PCG-N505

2025-01-02T17:42:06Z

3lectr1c: updated the daily usage section

This page is currently WIP!!
[[File:PCG-N505.jpg|alt=PCG-N505|thumb|PCG-N505]]
[[File:PCG-N505 from front.jpg|alt=PCG-N505 from front|thumb|PCG-N505 from front]]

==Overview==
[[File:"Ear" speakers.gif|alt="Ear" speakers|thumb|"Ear" speakers]]
The Sony VAIO PCG-N505 was a subnotebook released by Sony in 1999. It was very slim for its time, and commanded a VAIO premium price of 3000$, possibly due to it being so slim and the chassis being made entirely out of magnesium. It was a paperweight at 1.2kg which is less than most laptops weigh today. On the side of the display, one could mount "ear" speakers sort of like how you can on the PCG-QR3. The laptop looks very similar to the original PCG-505 series and has one of the most iconic, original laptop designs of all time. It was amazing that a laptop of 1.2kg could compete with performance of much bigger laptops. It was also impressive how Sony could fit so many features and I/O on such a small device.

==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor:''' Celeron 300MHz or Pentium II 400MHz

'''Graphics:''' NeoMagic MagicMedia256AV (NM2200)

'''Chipset:''' Intel 440DX

'''Memory:''' 64MB (Standard) or 128MB (Maximum)

'''Display:''' 10.4" TFT LCD 1024x768

'''Storage:''' 6.4GB or 8.1GB IDE HDD

'''Weight:''' 1.2kg

'''Original OS:''' Microsoft Windows 98

'''MSRP:''' 3000$
==Daily Usage Today==
This laptop is unusable today apart from some office tasks like Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Retro gaming performance is limited by the NeoMagic graphics, although early 2D Windows games will run fine.

==Resources==
[https://www.sony.jp/support/vaio/products/pcg/pcg-n505.html N505 Dissassebly guide and review]

[http://anniversary-net.com/furui/2012/08/22/vaio-pcg-n505as-sony%E3%80%802000%E5%B9%B4/ Anniversary-Net Review]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-application-recovery-cd-pcg-n-505-ve-n-505-vx-version-g-23.0-arcdg-23-r-2 PCG-N505 VE / VX Recovery Disks]

[https://archive.org/details/pcg-n505 PCG-N505 VE / VX Recovery Disks]

We have listed both recovery disks available online, try one and if it doesnt work try the other.

==Credits==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsHLSeCyUs8&t=358 Youtube]

[https://www.sony.jp/support/vaio/products/pcg/pcg-n505.html Sony]

PCG-Z

2025-01-02T17:39:21Z

3lectr1c: rephrased a sentence, corrected typo

This page is currently WIP!!
[[File:VAIO PCG-Z505SX transparent.png|alt=PCG-Z505SX booted to the Windows 98 desktop|thumb|PCG-Z505SX booted to the Windows 98 desktop]]

==Overview==
[[File:PCG-Z505 from side with CD drive.jpg|alt=PCG-Z505 from side with CD drive|thumb|PCG-Z505 from side with CD drive]]
The Sony VAIO PCG-Z505 (sold in the US and Japan) or PCG-Z600 (sold in Europe) was a subnotebook released by Sony in April of 1999. It looks like Sony made a sort of design refresh of the PCG-505/N505 with a slimmer, rectangular battery compared to the round battery found in the previous models. The bezels were also slimmed down compared to the already slim bezels of the N505. Other than that the laptop is pretty similar compared to the N505. Features depended on the model, for example some Z505 models came with a MagicGate Memory Stick slot whereas some such as the Z600TEK had a standard slot. Some Z505 variants were also available with infrared next to the modem jack. All PCG-Z models featured a mini-USB connector on the side next to the Memory Stick reader, this was supposed to be a secondary USB port in case you were using the floppy disk and wanted to use another USB device at the same time.

Sony was really showing off their skills of miniaturization in the 505 line, making laptops so thin and stylish that people would walk into Sony shops just to gaze at them. On the right side, a jog dial was added, which is used by the jog dial utility to launch applications and control various settings. The jog dial (not present on all models) also functions as a power button, by pressing it when the computer is off. The PCG-Z uses a full metal construction, so it feels extremely solid.
[[File:PCG-Z505.jpg|alt=PCG-Z505|thumb|PCG-Z505]]

==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor:''' Pentium II 333MHz, Pentium III 650-800MHz, Celeron 500-600MHz

'''Graphics:''' ATI RAGE Mobility-M1 or NeoMagic MagicMedia256XL+ (NM2380)

'''Chipset:''' Intel 440ZX AGPset 100MHz

'''Memory:''' Standard 64MB/128MB - Maximum 256MB

'''Display:''' 12.1" TFT color, XGA, 1024 x 768

'''Storage:''' 6.4GB - 15GB IDE HDD (Maximum 65GB shown in BIOS, full capacity available in OS)

'''Weight:''' 1.7kg

'''Original OS:''' Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional

'''MSRP:''' ~$2000 (Unconfirmed)
==Daily Usage Today==
This laptop is unusable today apart from some offline office tasks like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and some extremely basic websites. Don't expect late 90s-2000s games to run on the laptop, at least at high settings, these are better suited for MS-DOS gaming due to the low power graphics chip, however the ATI chip is more capable than the NeoMagic for gaming. They will not run any OS beyond Windows 7, due to the missing PAE-NX support on the Pentium III, and any OS above Windows XP will run very poorly on this hardware. You will need the external CD drive in order to get an OS onto the laptop easily, this can potentially be very expensive as it only works with the original VAIO CD drive (PCGA-CD5 (meant for PCG-505 but still works), PCGA-CD51, PCGA-CDRW52, PCGA-CDRW51) that uses a PCMCIA interface. Sadly resellers have picked up these drives and are selling them at expensive prices as "Amiga compatible", however they can be found easily from Japan at a much more reasonable price.

==Resources==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a6qdDg_I_4 PCG-Z505 Overview Video]

[https://archive.org/details/pcg-z505lsk-lek PCG-Z505 Recovery Disks]

[https://archive.org/details/sonyvaioapplicationrecoverypcgz505rxarcdg22r3 PCG-Z505 Application Recovery]

[https://archive.org/details/vaio-z-600-tek-recovery-discs PCG-Z600TEK Recovery (Windows 2000) (Bad dump, but driver disk is valid)]

==Credits==
[https://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/article/20000516/sony1.htm PC-Watch]

[http://anniversary-net.com/furui/2020/08/07/pcg-z505cr-bp/ Anniversary-Net]

Welcome to the VAIO Library

2024-11-15T16:48:21Z

3lectr1c:

[[File:VAIO Library Logo 2.png|thumb]]
[[File:VAIO 1998 Wallpaper cropped 3.png|thumb]]

===== '''The VAIO Library is the best place to be for any VAIO related things!''' =====
Our goal is to make a wiki with all the Sony VAIO models documented, with drivers and recovery media discs available to download for free. To learn more, you can visit our [[VAIO_Library:About|about page]]. We hope you enjoy your visit on the site!

'''Please note that this site is still in development. Please check [[Development Status|development status]].'''

Recovery media discs are available on the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

For supporting the VAIO Library, please take a look at our [[Donate|donations page]]! Even small donations are appreciated.

<big>'''Please see the menu to discover some useful pages,''' like driver downloading guides, useful links and resources, or disassembly guides. '''This is located on the top left corner.'''</big>

==Sony VAIO Series List==
For series with devices that were released in different years, the series will be listed in the year of the series first appearance.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|<big>'''2013'''</big>
|[[Pro (SVP) Series|<big>Pro (SVP)</big>]]
|<big>[[Fit (SVF) Series|Fit (SVF)]]</big>
|<big>[[Tap (SVT)]]</big>
|
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|<big>'''2012'''</big>
|<big>[[T (SVT)]]</big>
|<big>[[S (SVS)]]</big>
|<big>L (SVL)</big>
|<big>[[Z (SVZ)]]</big>
|<big>[[E (SVE)]]</big>
|<big>Duo (SVD)</big>
|<big>Tap (SVJ)</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2011'''</big>
|[[Z2 (VPCZ2)|<big>Z2 (VPCZ2)</big>]]
|<big>[[F2 (VPCF2)]]</big>
|[[S (VPCS)|<big>S (VPCS)</big>]]
|
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|-
|<big>'''2010'''</big>
|<big>[[F1 (VPCF1)]]</big>
|[[Z1 (VPCZ1)|<big>Z1 (VPCZ1)</big>]]
|<big>[[E (VPCE)|E (VPCE)]]</big>
|<big>Y (VPCY)</big>
|<big>[[2010 S (VPCS)|S (VPCS)]]</big>
|<big>B (VPCB)</big>
|<big>[[C (VPCC)]]</big>
|<big>M (VPCM)</big>
|-
|
|<big>J (VPCJ)</big>
|<big>[[P (VPCP)]]</big>
|
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|-
|<big>'''2009'''</big>
|<big>[[VGN-NW]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-P]]</big>
|<big>W (VPCW)</big>
|<big>X (VPCX)</big>
|<big>L (VPCL)</big>
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2008'''</big>
|<big>[[VGN-FW]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-TT]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-NS]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-SR]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-BZ]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-Z]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-CS]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-AW]]</big>
|-
|
|<big>[[VGC-RT]]</big>
|<big>[[VGC-JS]]</big>
|<big>VGX-TP</big>
|
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|
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|-
|<big>'''2007'''</big>
|<big>[[VGN-FZ]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-NR]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-CR]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-TZ]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-N]]</big>
|
|
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|-
|<big>'''2006'''</big>
|<big>[[VGN-SZ]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-C]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-FE]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-AR]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-FT]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-G]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-UX]]</big>
|<big>[[VGC-L]]</big>
|-
|
|<big>[[VGC-RM]]</big>
|
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|-
|<big>'''2005'''</big>
|<big>[[VGN-BX]]</big>
|<big>VGN-FS</big>
|<big>VGN-FJ</big>
|<big>[[VGN-TX]]</big>
|<big>VGN-Y</big>
|<big>VGC-H</big>
|<big>[[VGC-RC]]</big>
|-
|
|<big>VGC-VA</big>
|<big>VGC-RB</big>
|<big>VGX-XL</big>
|
|
|
|
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|-
|<big>'''2004'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-X505]]</big>
|<big>PCG-K</big>
|<big>PCV-HX</big>
|<big>VGN-B</big>
|<big>VGN-E</big>
|<big>VGN-K</big>
|<big>VGN-S</big>
|<big>VGN-T</big>
|
|-
|
|<big>VGN-A</big>
|<big>VGC-HX</big>
|<big>VGC-M</big>
|<big>VGC-R</big>
|<big>VGC-V</big>
|<big>VGC-RA</big>
|<big>VGX-X</big>
|<big>[[VGN-U]]</big>
|-
|<big>'''2003'''</big>
|<big>PCG-V505</big>
|<big>PCG-Z1</big>
|<big>[[PCG-FR]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-TR]]</big>
|<big>PCV-P</big>
|<big>PCV-RS</big>
|<big>PCV-V</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2002'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-U]]</big>
|[[PCG-GR Series|<big>PCG-GR</big>]]
|<big>[[PCG-NV]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-VX]]</big>
|<big>PCV-HS</big>
|<big>PCV-JX</big>
|<big>PCV-RZ</big>
|<big>PCV-W</big>
|-
|<big>'''2001'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-R505]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-FX]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-SRX]]</big>
|<big>[[PCV-MXS]]</big>
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2000'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-XG]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-GT]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-QR]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-SR]]</big>
|<big>PCV-J</big>
|<big>PCV-LX</big>
|<big>PCV-MX</big>
|<big>[[PCV-RX]]</big>
|-
|<big>'''1999'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-F]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-N505]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-Z]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-XR]]</big>
|<big>[[PCV-L]]</big>
|<big>[[PCV-R]]</big>
|
|
|-
|<big>'''1998'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-C1]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-C2GPS]]</big>
|<big>[[PCV-E]]</big>
|<big>[[PCV-M]]</big>
|<big>[[PCV-S]]</big>
|<big>PCV-2**</big>
|<big>PCG-8**</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''1997'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-505]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-7**]]</big>
|<big>[[PCV-T]]</big>
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''1996'''</big>
|<big>[[PCV-**0|PCV-**0]]</big>
|
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|}
[[File:Vaio Logo.png|thumb|99x99px|left]]

PCG-NV

2024-11-15T16:47:01Z

3lectr1c: basic page created

[[File:Pcg-nv109m.jpg|thumb|alt=VAIO PCG-NV109M|VAIO PCG-NV109M]]

==Overview==
The VAIO PCG-NV is a series high-end Pentium 4M-based multimedia notebooks that were introduced in 2002.
The PCG-NV's standout feature is its modular bay, which could accommodate a MiniDisc player, a floppy drive, or a subwoofer.

==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''': Socket 478 (Northwood-M) - Intel Pentium 4M @1.6, 1.7, or 1.8GHz

'''Chipset''': Intel 845MP

'''Graphics''': ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 (16MB VRAM)

'''RAM''': 200MHz DDR, 2 slots, 256MB Standard, 512MB Maximum (officially)

'''Display Options''': 14.1" TFT @1024x768, 15.0" TFT @1024x768, 15.0" TFT @1400x1050, 15.0" TFT @1600x1200

'''Storage''': 2.5" IDE, 30GB standard in some models

'''Drives''': Modular bay supports a floppy drive, MiniDisc drive, or subwoofer module. There's also an Optical Drive - not sure if it's a module, or a separate bay.

'''Battery''': Lithium Ion

==Resources==
Unfinished

==Sources==
[https://web.archive.org/web/20200811132250/https://www.zdnet.com/product/sony-vaio-pcg-nv109m/ ZDNet Review]

File:Pcg-nv109m.jpg

2024-11-15T16:46:15Z

3lectr1c:

vaio pcg-nv109m

PCG-FX

2024-11-15T14:41:28Z

3lectr1c: pcg-fx uses an all plastic build

[[File:PCG-FX220 no background.png|thumb|PCG-FX220 booted to the Windows 2000 desktop]]
[[File:FX.png|thumb|PCG-FX]]

==Overview==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FX is a series of mid to high-end notebooks manufactured by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.

Evolution of the [[PCG-F]], they were some of the best models of the 2001-2002 VAIO lineup.

They were offered in a 14.1" or 15" form factor, both having XGA TFT displays.

They were acclaimed upon their release because of their style, portability and build quality.

The PCG-FX is constructed fully out of plastic.[[File:PCG-FX.png|thumb|Product tour from Sony website of the PCG-FX 2001 lineup]]

On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive. Less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap parts.

They had some of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, keeping them in the same category of the predecessor [[PCG-F]]. They were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.

The battery quality and duration were very good for the time, and they supported also dual-battery operation for an even better battery life.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 2001 ones had Intel processors, while the 2002 versions had AMD ones.

Sony made many some variations of it, changing the CPUs' models and clock speed.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''': Celeron 600MHz, Pentium III 900 MHz, 1GHz (2001 versions); AMD Duron 800MHz, AMD Athlon 4 1GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1400+ 1.4GHz, 1500+ 1.5GHz (2002 versions)

'''Graphics''': Intel 815EM with up to 11 MB SDRAM (2001 versions); ATI 3D RAGE Mobility-M1 8 MB SDRAM (2002 versions)

'''RAM''': 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 2001 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2002 version)

'''Display''': 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024 x 768 (SXGA 1400 x 1050 for the 2002's top-range) TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''': 2.5" Ultra ATA/66 (IDE)

'''Battery''': Lithium-Ion with dual battery operation support

'''Weight''': 14.1": 2.9 kg (102.2 oz / 6.3 pounds); 15": 3.4 kg (119.9 oz / 7.4 pounds)

'''Original OS''': Windows XP Home Edition; Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix); Windows 2000 Professional (models with "K" suffix)

'''MSRP (estimation):''' 1400 to 2200€
==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

Something more can be done with the Windows XP-shipped models, for example basic web browsing, thanks to many modern programs developed for that OS.

They can be used, in all the versions, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==
[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-FX77/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-FX Series (2001) Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_presentation.pdf Sony JP VAIO PCG-FX Series Presentation PDF]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windows2000usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Guide for Windows 2000]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windowsXPusermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Guide for Windows XP]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx120_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX120 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx210_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX210 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx220-40-50-70_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX220 / PCG-FX240 / PCG-FX250 / PCG-FX270 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx777-877_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX777 / PCG-FX888 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx100series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX100 Series Specifications Sheet]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx500series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX500 Series Specifications Sheet]

===== Disassembly Guide =====
[https://hotpcb.sakura.ne.jp/sony_pc/pcg_fx55s_bp/pcg_fx55s_01.html Sony VAIO PCG-FX Disassembly Guide]

If the link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org Wayback Machine].

==Downloads==
[https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX150) Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/ucg-064-meumb-6-d-1_202405 Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX200 Series) Windows Me Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/pcg-fx401405-recovery Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX401 and PCG-FX405) Recovery Discs]

We do not know if these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

It is unknown if these discs are compatible with [[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)|SVRP]].

Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers.
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony]

PCG-FX

2024-11-10T19:17:13Z

3lectr1c: added a new image

[[File:PCG-FX220 no background.png|thumb|PCG-FX220 booted to the Windows 2000 desktop]]
[[File:FX.png|thumb|PCG-FX]]

==Overview==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FX is a series of mid to high-end notebooks manufactured by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.

Evolution of the [[PCG-F]], they were some of the best models of the 2001-2002 VAIO lineup.

They were offered in a 14.1" or 15" form factor, both having XGA TFT displays.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum and plastic, in grey and light blue, they were acclaimed upon their release because of their style, portability and build quality.[[File:PCG-FX.png|thumb|Product tour from Sony website of the PCG-FX 2001 lineup]]

On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive. Less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap parts.

They had some of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, keeping them in the same category of the predecessor [[PCG-F]]. They were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.

The battery quality and duration were very good for the time, and they supported also dual-battery operation for an even better battery life.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 2001 ones had Intel processors, while the 2002 versions had AMD ones.

Sony made many some variations of it, changing the CPUs' models and clock speed.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''': Celeron 600MHz, Pentium III 900 MHz, 1GHz (2001 versions); AMD Duron 800MHz, AMD Athlon 4 1GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1400+ 1.4GHz, 1500+ 1.5GHz (2002 versions)

'''Graphics''': Intel 815EM with up to 11 MB SDRAM (2001 versions); ATI 3D RAGE Mobility-M1 8 MB SDRAM (2002 versions)

'''RAM''': 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 2001 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2002 version)

'''Display''': 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024 x 768 (SXGA 1400 x 1050 for the 2002's top-range) TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''': 2.5" Ultra ATA/66 (IDE)

'''Battery''': Lithium-Ion with dual battery operation support

'''Weight''': 14.1": 2.9 kg (102.2 oz / 6.3 pounds); 15": 3.4 kg (119.9 oz / 7.4 pounds)

'''Original OS''': Windows XP Home Edition; Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix); Windows 2000 Professional (models with "K" suffix)

'''MSRP (estimation):''' 1400 to 2200€
==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

Something more can be done with the Windows XP-shipped models, for example basic web browsing, thanks to many modern programs developed for that OS.

They can be used, in all the versions, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==
[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-FX77/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-FX Series (2001) Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_presentation.pdf Sony JP VAIO PCG-FX Series Presentation PDF]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windows2000usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Guide for Windows 2000]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windowsXPusermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Guide for Windows XP]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx120_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX120 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx210_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX210 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx220-40-50-70_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX220 / PCG-FX240 / PCG-FX250 / PCG-FX270 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx777-877_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX777 / PCG-FX888 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx100series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX100 Series Specifications Sheet]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx500series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX500 Series Specifications Sheet]

===== Disassembly Guide =====
[https://hotpcb.sakura.ne.jp/sony_pc/pcg_fx55s_bp/pcg_fx55s_01.html Sony VAIO PCG-FX Disassembly Guide]

If the link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org Wayback Machine].

==Downloads==
[https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX150) Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/ucg-064-meumb-6-d-1_202405 Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX200 Series) Windows Me Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/pcg-fx401405-recovery Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX401 and PCG-FX405) Recovery Discs]

We do not know if these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

It is unknown if these discs are compatible with [[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)|SVRP]].

Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers.
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony]

File:PCG-FX220 no background.png

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VAIO PCG-FX220 booted to the Windows 2000 desktop

PCG-Z

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This page is currently WIP!!
[[File:VAIO PCG-Z505SX transparent.png|alt=PCG-Z505SX booted to the Windows 98 desktop|thumb|PCG-Z505SX booted to the Windows 98 desktop]]

==Overview==
[[File:PCG-Z505 from side with CD drive.jpg|alt=PCG-Z505 from side with CD drive|thumb|PCG-Z505 from side with CD drive]]
[[File:PCG-Z505 Front.gif|alt=PCG-Z505 Front|thumb|PCG-Z505 Front]]
The Sony VAIO PCG-Z505 (sold in the US and Japan) or PCG-Z600 (sold in Europe) was a subnotebook released by Sony in April of 1999. It looks like Sony made a sort of design refresh of the PCG-505/N505 with a slimmer, rectangular battery compared to the round battery found in the previous models. The bezels were also slimmed down compared to the already slim bezels of the N505. Other than that the laptop is pretty similar compared to the N505. Sony was really showing off their skills of miniaturisation in the 505 line, making laptops so thin and stylish that people would walk into Sony shops just to gaze at them. On the right side, a jog dial was added, which is used by the jog dial utility to launch applications and control various settings. The jog dial also functions as a power button, by pressing it when the computer is off. The VAIO uses a full metal construction, so it feels extremely solid.
[[File:PCG-Z505.jpg|alt=PCG-Z505|thumb|PCG-Z505]]

==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor:''' Pentium II 333MHz, Pentium III 650-800MHz, Celeron 500-600MHz

'''Graphics:''' ATI RAGE Mobility-M1 or NeoMagic MagicMedia256XL+(NM2380)

'''Chipset:''' Intel 440ZX AGPset 100MHz

'''Memory:''' Standard 64MB/128MB - Maximum 256MB

'''Display:''' 12.1" TFT color, XGA, 1024 x 768

'''Storage:''' 6.4GB - 15GB IDE HDD (Maximum 64GB size limit - BIOS limitation)

'''Weight:''' 1.7kg

'''Original OS:''' Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional

'''MSRP:''' ~$2000 (Unconfirmed)
==Daily Usage Today==
This laptop is unusable today apart from some offline office tasks like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and some extremely basic websites. Don't expect late 90s-2000s games to run on the laptop, at least at high settings, these are better suited for MS-DOS gaming due to the low power graphics chip. They will not run any OS beyond Windows 7, due to the missing PAE-NX support on the Pentium III, and any OS above Windows XP will run very poorly on this hardware. You will need the external CD drive in order to get an OS onto the laptop easily, this can potentially be very expensive as it only works with the original VAIO CD drive (PCGA-CD5 (meant for PCG-505 but still works), PCGA-CD51, PCGA-CDRW52, PCGA-CDRW51) that uses a PCMCIA interface. Sadly resellers have picked up these drives and are selling them at expensive prices as "Amiga compatible", however they can be found easily from Japan at a much more reasonable price.

==Resources==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a6qdDg_I_4 PCG-Z505 Overview Video]

[https://archive.org/details/pcg-z505lsk-lek PCG-Z505 Recovery Disks]

[https://archive.org/details/sonyvaioapplicationrecoverypcgz505rxarcdg22r3 PCG-Z505 Application Recovery]

[https://archive.org/details/vaio-z-600-tek-recovery-discs PCG-Z600TEK Recovery (Windows 2000) (Bad dump, but driver disk is valid)]

==Credits==
[https://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/article/20000516/sony1.htm PC-Watch]

[http://anniversary-net.com/furui/2020/08/07/pcg-z505cr-bp/ Anniversary-Net]

File:VAIO PCG-Z505SX transparent.png

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VAIO PCG-Z505SX booted to the Windows 98 desktop.

PCG-XG

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[[File:Pcgxg.png|thumb|PCG-XG shown with its rear foot extended.]]

== Overview ==
The Sony VAIO PCG-XG is a series of mid-size Pentium III-based laptops, released in 2000. Models in the series include the PCG-XG19, PCG-XG28, PCG-XG28K, PCG-XG29, PCG-XG29K, and PCG-XG700.

== Detailed Specs ==
'''Processor:''' Mobile Intel Pentium III @650 or 750MHz

'''Graphics:''' NeoMagic MagicMedia 256XL w/ 6MB VRAM

'''RAM:''' PC100 SDRAM - 128MB Standard, 256MB Maximum

'''Display:''' 13.3 or 14.1-inch TFT LCD @1024x768

'''Storage:''' 2.5" IDE - 12, 18.1, or 20GB Standard

'''Networking:''' Modem

'''OS:''' Windows 98 or Windows Me

'''Drives:''' Modular bay supporting the following: DVD-ROM, CD-RW, Floppy Drive, 2nd Battery, 2nd HDD

'''I/O:''' VGA Out, Docking connector, 1x USB, S400 i.LINK (FireWire), Headphone Out, Microphone In, Infrared, 2x PCMCIA/CardBus Slots

== Daily Usage Today ==
The PCG-XG is obsolete for any modern computing task aside from text editing. Due to its NeoMagic graphics processor, it is also not especially well suited to retro gaming, though there are still plenty of games that will run on it.

Welcome to the VAIO Library

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[[File:VAIO Library Logo 2.png|thumb]]
[[File:VAIO 1998 Wallpaper cropped 3.png|thumb]]

===== '''The VAIO Library is the best place to be for any VAIO related things!''' =====
Our goal is to make a wiki with all the Sony VAIO models documented, with drivers and recovery media discs available to download for free. To learn more, you can visit our [[VAIO_Library:About|about page]]. We hope you enjoy your visit on the site!

'''Please note that this site is still in development. Please check [[Development Status|development status]].'''

Recovery media discs are available on the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

For supporting the VAIO Library, please take a look at our [[Donate|donations page]]! Even small donations are appreciated.

<big>'''Please see the menu to discover some useful pages,''' like driver downloading guides, useful links and resources, or disassembly guides. '''This is located on the top left corner.'''</big>

==Sony VAIO Series List==
For series with devices that were released in different years, the series will be listed in the year of the series first appearance.
{| class="wikitable"
|<big>'''2013'''</big>
|[[Pro (SVP) Series|<big>Pro (SVP)</big>]]
|<big>[[Fit (SVF) Series|Fit (SVF)]]</big>
|<big>[[Tap (SVT)]]</big>
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|<big>'''2012'''</big>
|<big>T (SVT)</big>
|<big>[[S (SVS)]]</big>
|<big>L (SVL)</big>
|<big>[[Z (SVZ)]]</big>
|<big>[[E (SVE)]]</big>
|<big>Duo (SVD)</big>
|<big>Tap (SVJ)</big>
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|-
|<big>'''2011'''</big>
|[[Z2 (VPCZ2)|<big>Z2 (VPCZ2)</big>]]
|<big>F2 (VPCF2)</big>
|[[S (VPCS)|<big>S (VPCS)</big>]]
|<big>C (VPCC)</big>
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|<big>'''2010'''</big>
|<big>[[F1 (VPCF1)]]</big>
|[[Z1 (VPCZ1)|<big>Z1 (VPCZ1)</big>]]
|<big>[[E (VPCE)|E (VPCE)]]</big>
|<big>Y (VPCY)</big>
|<big>S (VPCS)</big>
|<big>B (VPCB)</big>
|<big>[[C (VPCC)]]</big>
|<big>M (VPCM)</big>
|-
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|<big>J (VPCJ)</big>
|<big>P (VPCP)</big>
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|-
|<big>'''2009'''</big>
|<big>[[VGN-NW]]</big>
|<big>VGN-P</big>
|<big>W (VPCW)</big>
|<big>X (VPCX)</big>
|<big>L (VPCL)</big>
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|-
|<big>'''2008'''</big>
|<big>[[VGN-FW]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-TT]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-NS]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-SR]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-BZ]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-Z]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-CS]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-AW]]</big>
|-
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|<big>[[VGC-RT]]</big>
|<big>[[VGC-JS]]</big>
|<big>VGX-TP</big>
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|<big>'''2007'''</big>
|<big>[[VGN-FZ]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-NR]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-CR]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-TZ]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-N]]</big>
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|-
|<big>'''2006'''</big>
|<big>[[VGN-SZ]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-C]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-FE]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-AR]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-FT]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-G]]</big>
|<big>[[VGN-UX]]</big>
|<big>[[VGC-L]]</big>
|-
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|<big>[[VGC-RM]]</big>
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|<big>'''2005'''</big>
|<big>[[VGN-BX]]</big>
|<big>VGN-FS</big>
|<big>PCG-K</big>
|<big>VGN-FJ</big>
|<big>[[VGN-TX]]</big>
|<big>VGN-Y</big>
|<big>VGC-H</big>
|<big>[[VGC-RC]]</big>
|-
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|<big>VGC-VA</big>
|<big>VGC-RB</big>
|<big>VGX-XL</big>
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|-
|<big>'''2004'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-X505]]</big>
|<big>PCV-HX</big>
|<big>VGN-B</big>
|<big>VGN-E</big>
|<big>VGN-K</big>
|<big>VGN-S</big>
|<big>VGN-T</big>
|<big>VGN-U</big>
|-
|
|<big>VGN-A</big>
|<big>VGC-HX</big>
|<big>VGC-M</big>
|<big>VGC-R</big>
|<big>VGC-V</big>
|<big>VGC-RA</big>
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|-
|<big>'''2003'''</big>
|<big>PCG-V505</big>
|<big>PCG-Z1</big>
|<big>[[PCG-FR]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-TR]]</big>
|<big>PCV-P</big>
|<big>PCV-RS</big>
|<big>PCV-V</big>
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|-
|<big>'''2002'''</big>
|<big>PCG-U</big>
|[[PCG-GR Series|<big>PCG-GR</big>]]
|<big>PCG-NV</big>
|<big>[[PCG-VX]]</big>
|<big>PCV-HS</big>
|<big>PCV-JX</big>
|<big>PCV-RZ</big>
|<big>PCV-W</big>
|-
|<big>'''2001'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-R505]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-FX]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-SRX]]</big>
|<big>[[PCV-MXS]]</big>
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|-
|<big>'''2000'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-XG]]</big>
|<big>PCG-GT</big>
|<big>[[PCG-QR]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-SR]]</big>
|<big>PCV-J</big>
|<big>PCV-LX</big>
|<big>PCV-MX</big>
|<big>[[PCV-RX]]</big>
|-
|<big>'''1999'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-F]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-N505]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-Z]]</big>
|<big>PCG-XR</big>
|<big>[[PCV-L]]</big>
|<big>[[PCV-R]]</big>
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|-
|<big>'''1998'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-C1]]</big>
|<big>[[PCG-C2GPS]]</big>
|<big>[[PCV-E]]</big>
|<big>[[PCV-M]]</big>
|<big>[[PCV-S]]</big>
|<big>PCV-2**</big>
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|-
|<big>'''1997'''</big>
|<big>[[PCG-505]]</big>
|<big>PCG-7/8**</big>
|<big>PCV-T</big>
|<big>PCV-1**</big>
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|<big>'''1996'''</big>
|<big>[[PCV-70/90]]</big>
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|}
[[File:Vaio Logo.png|thumb|99x99px|left]]

PCG-XG

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[[File:Pcgxg.png|thumb|PCG-XG shown with its rear foot extended.]]

== Overview ==
The Sony VAIO PCG-XG is a series of mid-size Pentium III-based laptops, released in 2000. Models in the series include the PCG-XG19, PCG-XG28, PCG-XG28K, PCG-XG29, PCG-XG29K, and PCG-XG700.

== Detailed Specs ==
'''Processor:''' Mobile Intel Pentium III @650 or 750MHz

'''Graphics:''' Unknown vendor, 128-bit AGP w/ 6MB VRAM

'''RAM:''' PC100 SDRAM - 128MB Standard, 256MB Maximum

'''Display:''' 13.3 or 14.1-inch TFT LCD @1024x768

'''Storage:''' 2.5" IDE - 12, 18.1, or 20GB Standard

'''Networking:''' Modem

'''OS:''' Windows 98 or Windows Me

'''Drives:''' Modular bay supporting the following: DVD-ROM, CD-RW, Floppy Drive, 2nd Battery, 2nd HDD

'''I/O:''' VGA Out, Docking connector, 1x USB, S400 i.LINK (FireWire), Headphone Out, Microphone In, Infrared, 2x PCMCIA/CardBus Slots

== Daily Usage Today ==
The PCG-XG is obsolete for any modern computing task aside from text editing. It may do well in retro gaming, however that largely depends on what exact video chip these laptops use, which is currently not known.

File:Pcgxg.png

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vaio pcg-xg

PCG-XG

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== Overview ==
The Sony VAIO PCG-XG is a series of mid-size Pentium III-based laptops, released in 2000. Models in the series include the PCG-XG19, PCG-XG28, PCG-XG28K, PCG-XG29, PCG-XG29K, and PCG-XG700.

== Detailed Specs ==
'''Processor:''' Mobile Intel Pentium III @650 or 750MHz

'''Graphics:''' Unknown vendor, 128-bit AGP w/ 6MB VRAM

'''RAM:''' PC100 SDRAM - 128MB Standard, 256MB Maximum

'''Display:''' 13.3 or 14.1-inch TFT LCD @1024x768

'''Storage:''' 2.5" IDE - 12, 18.1, or 20GB Standard

'''Networking:''' Modem

'''OS:''' Windows 98 or Windows Me

'''Drives:''' Modular bay supporting the following: DVD-ROM, CD-RW, Floppy Drive, 2nd Battery, 2nd HDD

'''I/O:''' VGA Out, Docking connector, 1x USB, S400 i.LINK (FireWire), Headphone Out, Microphone In, Infrared, 2x PCMCIA/CardBus Slots

== Daily Usage Today ==
The PCG-XG is obsolete for any modern computing task aside from text editing. It may do well in retro gaming, however that largely depends on what exact video chip these laptops use, which is currently not known.

PCG-F

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[[File:PCG-F590K.png|thumb|PCG-F590K from 2000, the top of the range]]

==Overview==
The Sony VAIO PCG-F are a series of high-range notebooks released by Sony between February 1999 and November 2000.

One of the best models of the 1999-2000 lineup, they have a 13", 14.1" (rarer), or a 15" 1024x768 display, with an active-matrix or passive-matrix display.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum, in grey and light blue, they were acclaimed upon their release because of their style and portability.[[File:PCG-F180.png|thumb|PCG-F180 from 1999]]

They had one of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, a true evolution for those years. In fact, they were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge.

On the other hand, they were very difficult to buy outside the United States and Japan, increasing an already very high price.

The battery quality and duration were very good for those years, even if the notebooks' weight were more than 1kg less than the direct competitors.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 1999 ones had a Pentium II processor, while the 2000 versions had a Pentium III.

Sony made many variations of it, changing the CPUs' clock speed.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''': Pentium II 300 MHz, 333 MHz, 366 MHz (1999 version); Pentium III 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 650 MHz, 750 MHz (2000 version)

'''Graphics''': NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV with with 2.5 MB VRAM

'''RAM''': 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 1999 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2000 version)

'''Display''': 13" or 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024x768 with HPA or TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''': 2.5" ATA

'''Battery''': Lithium-Ion battery that supports dual battery operation when the floppy drive is removed

'''Weight''': 3.3 kg / 116.4 oz / 7.3 pounds

'''Original OS''': Windows 98; Windows 2000 (models with "K" suffix)
[[File:Pcgf540k data sheet.png|thumb|Data sheet of a PCG-F540K, shipped with Windows 2000]]

==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

They can be used, on the other hand, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==
[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-F66/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-F Series Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-f/ Sony VAIO PCG-F Series '''Manuals and Specifications Directory''']

===== Disassembly Guide =====
[https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Sony_VAIO_PCG-933A Sony VAIO PCG-F Disassembly Guide]

If the link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org Wayback Machine].

==Downloads==
[https://archive.org/details/pcg-f650k-recovery Sony VAIO PCG-F (PCG-F650K/F680K/F690K) Windows 2000 Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-f-630-recovery-cd-1 Sony VAIO PCG-F (PCG-F630) Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-f-540-drivers Sony VAIO PCG-F (PCG-F540) Recovery Discs]

We do not know if these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

It is unknown if these discs are compatible with [[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)|SVRP]].

Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers.
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]

PCG-FX

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[[File:FX.png|thumb|PCG-FX]]

==Overview==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FX is a series of mid to high-end notebooks manufactured by Sony between February 2001 and November 2002.

Evolution of the [[PCG-F]], they were some of the best models of the 2001-2002 VAIO lineup.

They were offered in a 14.1" or 15" form factor, both having XGA TFT displays.

Made mostly of brushed aluminum and plastic, in grey and light blue, they were acclaimed upon their release because of their style, portability and build quality.[[File:PCG-FX.png|thumb|Product tour from Sony website of the PCG-FX 2001 lineup]]

On the other hand, many reviewers complained because of the difficulty in accessing the internal parts, especially the hard drive. Less-experienced users were obliged to send the notebook back to the vendor in order to change or swap parts.

They had some of the most powerful CPUs and GPUs of the market, that made them true replacements to a desktop, keeping them in the same category of the predecessor [[PCG-F]]. They were shipped with many audio and video editing programs, like Adobe Premiere and Sonic Foundry Sound Forge, and also some photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop Elements.

The battery quality and duration were very good for the time, and they supported also dual-battery operation for an even better battery life.

They were made for two years, the main difference between those was that the 2001 ones had Intel processors, while the 2002 versions had AMD ones.

Sony made many some variations of it, changing the CPUs' models and clock speed.
==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor''': Celeron 600MHz, Pentium III 900 MHz, 1GHz (2001 versions); AMD Duron 800MHz, AMD Athlon 4 1GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1400+ 1.4GHz, 1500+ 1.5GHz (2002 versions)

'''Graphics''': Intel 815EM with up to 11 MB SDRAM (2001 versions); ATI 3D RAGE Mobility-M1 8 MB SDRAM (2002 versions)

'''RAM''': 32 or 64 MB (expandable respectively to 160 MB and 192 MB, 2001 version); 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB, 2002 version)

'''Display''': 14.1" or 15" XGA 1024 x 768 (SXGA 1400 x 1050 for the 2002's top-range) TFT LCD screen

'''Storage''': 2.5" Ultra ATA/66 (IDE)

'''Battery''': Lithium-Ion with dual battery operation support

'''Weight''': 14.1": 2.9 kg (102.2 oz / 6.3 pounds); 15": 3.4 kg (119.9 oz / 7.4 pounds)

'''Original OS''': Windows XP Home Edition; Windows XP Professional (models with "P" suffix); Windows 2000 Professional (models with "K" suffix)

'''MSRP (estimation):''' 1400 to 2200€
==Daily Usage Today==
These devices, due to their specs, cannot handle web browsing or running modern programs today.

Something more can be done with the Windows XP-shipped models, for example basic web browsing, thanks to many modern programs developed for that OS.

They can be used, in all the versions, to write text (they were shipped with Microsoft Office), play old games, or to import, convert, and edit very old photo, video, or audio footages, maybe in order to convert them into a more modern format.
==Resources==
[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-FX77/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-FX Series (2001) Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_presentation.pdf Sony JP VAIO PCG-FX Series Presentation PDF]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windows2000usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Guide for Windows 2000]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx_windowsXPusermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series User Guide for Windows XP]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx120_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX120 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx210_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX210 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx220-40-50-70_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX220 / PCG-FX240 / PCG-FX250 / PCG-FX270 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx777-877_servicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX777 / PCG-FX888 Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx100series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX100 Series Specifications Sheet]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fx/pcg-fx500series_specs.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FX500 Series Specifications Sheet]

===== Disassembly Guide =====
[https://hotpcb.sakura.ne.jp/sony_pc/pcg_fx55s_bp/pcg_fx55s_01.html Sony VAIO PCG-FX Disassembly Guide]

If the link is broken, please input the URL in the [http://web.archive.org Wayback Machine].

==Downloads==
[https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX150) Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/ucg-064-meumb-6-d-1_202405 Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX200 Series) Windows Me Recovery Discs]

[https://archive.org/details/pcg-fx401405-recovery Sony VAIO PCG-FX Series (PCG-FX401 and PCG-FX405) Recovery Discs]

We do not know if these discs are model locked. See Compatibility Problems section in the [[Recovery Discs]] page.

It is unknown if these discs are compatible with [[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)|SVRP]].

Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers.
==Sources==
[https://sony.com/ Sony]