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PCG-FR (AMD)

2023-11-11T20:14:21Z

MrKei:

[[File:FR 2x.jpg|alt=A PCG-FR in a japanese Ad|thumb|368x368px|PCG-FR JP]]

== Overview ==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FR (AMD) was a series of mid-to-high-end, desktop replacement laptop computers introduced by Sony in 2003, aimed at power and business users, that needed a powerful, yet not extremely expensive device.

They were highly praised for their excellent keyboard, and their superb Sony Ultrabright displays, they were bright, and the colors were vibrant, however the resolution was lacking. Another criticality of this series of laptops was battery life, which, clocking at around 2h, was below average at the time and even worse on the Intel-powered machines.

They featured a mobile AMD Athlon XP CPU, a downgrade over the Desktop Intel Pentium 4 found on the Intel variants. However, in exchange, you recieved a better GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go, which is still pretty basic and not intended for gaming.

All FRs had purplish-blue finish. Build quality was excellent, as is VAIO's tradition.

They can be easily differentiated from the Intel variant by the little opening marked "Memory Stick" on the bottom left of the keyboard. AMD variants do not have that, but Intel variants do.

== Detailed Specs ==
'''<big>Note: these specifications are relative to the PCG-FR105, so they are subject to slight changes</big>'''

'''Processor:''' 1.67GHz Mobile AMD Athlon XP 2000+ (Socket A)

'''Graphics:''' 190MHz NVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go

'''VRAM:''' 64MB DDR

'''Memory:''' DDR PC-2100 SDRAM

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

'''Ports:''' 3x USB; 2x Type II PCcard slots; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (Apple FireWire 400 4-pin/ IEEE1394); 1x VGA-Out; 1x A/V-Out (3.5mm to RCA cable needed), 1x parallel "Centronics" printer port; 2x 3.5mm audio jack (audio-in and audio-out)

'''Additional Devices:''' 1x 3.5", 1.44MB Mitsumi floppy drive; 1x DVD-ROM/CD-RW Quanta Storage optical drive

'''Connectivity:''' 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; 56k Fax/Modem Combo; IEEE1394 net adapter

'''Display:''' 14.1" 1024x768 (XGA), 4:3 TFT panel

'''Weight:''' over 3kg (over 6.6lb)

'''Battery life:''' about 2h

== Daily Usage Today ==
These machines can be used for light modern office tasks, like text editing. Web browsing is doable on a browser like MyPal on XP, or on light Linux. In the right condition and with enough patience, they can even be used to watch YouTube videos on XP-specific modern browsers. Any sort of gaming cannot be done, because of its weak CPU/GPU performance. Typing on these machines is a pleasure, with their excellent keyboard.

==Resources==
[http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/PCG-FR55/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-FR (AMD) Presentation Web Pages] (it's awesome)

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfrv_usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FR Series User Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfr130_specifications.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FR130 Marketing Specifications]

===== Disassembly Guide =====
[http://photolifewsd10.blog.shinobi.jp/pc・ソフトウエア/sony_vaio_pcg-fr33分解手順 Sony VAIO PCG-FR (AMD) Disassembly Guide]

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

==Downloads==
Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers. PCG-FR recovery discs are available for Intel variants.

==Sources==
Pictures: [http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/PCG-FR55/ Picture Nr1]

Z1 (VPCZ1)

2023-10-21T22:09:08Z

MrKei:

[[File:VAIO VPCZ1.jpg|thumb|Non-Premium VPCZ1]]
== Overview ==
The Sony VAIO Z series was Sony's top-of-the-line laptop range that was originally introduced in 2003. The VPCZ1 was released in 2010, and is the third main refresh of the Z series.

They were built very well, with carbon fiber, aluminium and plastic, and had the iconic cylinder power button design unique to VAIOs. Two different lid styles were offered. The lid on the higher-end (Premium) models have more of a carbon fiber look than the lower-end VPCZ1s (similar to glossy VAIO SVZ models, without being glossy). We do not know if the lower-end models have a carbon fiber lid, but we are sure the Premium ones do. Two color options were offered, black/gray, and silver, silver being slightly rarer today.[[File:VAIO VPCZ1 Premium.jpg|thumb|Premium VPCZ1]]

The VPCZ1s were one of the first VAIO laptops to feature 1st Gen Intel Core CPUs, which was a significant upgrade over Core 2 Duo CPUs. Its predecessor, the VGN-Z, had an NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS GPU, and people wanted better. That's why Sony included an NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M which is a big upgrade, however it is still a mid-range card (see Daily Usage Today section for more informations). They offered lightning fast Quad-SSDs running in RAID, or a standard SATA HDD for lower-end models, which took the space of the optical drive.

One of the VPCZ1's selling points was the Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System (DHGS), which allowed you to switch from the Intel GMA, to the dedicated GPU, without needing to restart the computer. There was also an automatic system which would select the best GPU depending on your current needs.
[[File:VPCZ1 JP.jpg|thumb|Custom JP VPCZ1]]
The screens on the 1080p VPCZ1 models are excellent. They look stunning and very sharp, and have an excellent color space. The keyboard is also excellent, it has a very good feel to it, and typing on it for hours on end is a pleasing experience. They also included a webcam and an ambient light sensor for automatic brightness adjustments. Speakers are good enough for watching videos or playing games, however headphones are recommended for applications that require a high-quality sound. Battery life was good enough, with around 4h 17min of Wi-Fi surfing in Stamina mode (as tested by NotebookCheck).

A sore spot for the VPCZ1 are the speakers. They are woefully underdeveloped for what was Sony's compact flagship. The problem, however, can be easily solved with headphones, both wired and wireless

== Detailed Specs ==
'''Processor:''' Intel Core i5-520M or i7-620M (soldered); Other markets also offers Core i5-540M and i7-640M

'''Graphics:''' NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M (1GB VRAM) and Intel GMA HD Graphics

'''Memory:''' DDR3-1333 (max 8GB), 2 slots

'''Storage:''' 4x 1.8" LIF SSDs (one module is 2 SSDs, 2 modules installed), or 2.5" SATA for HDD models (uses DVD drive space, no 2.5" SATA on SSD models)

'''Display:''' 1600x900 or 1920x1080 13.1" LED backlit LCD panel

'''Weight:''' around 1.4 kg

== Daily Usage Today ==
The VPCZ1 series of laptops are still very usable today. Office tasks, web browsing, and even light gaming is very doable on these machines. Watching videos, especially on the models with the 1080p display, is a wonderful experience, if you don't mind the terrible speakers. The GPU is a bit downclocked, but it still can play some light or older games.

The VPCZ1 is a great laptop to buy used today to get into the VAIO madness, or simply to have a good, powerful enough device with a stunning design you can carry with you every day. These devices are worth quite a lot now, you can expect to pay around +350€ for a Premium model, but sometimes, cheaper ones pop up.

== Resources ==
This section is in WIP.

== Downloads ==
[https://archive.org/details/vpcz1-recovery Sony VAIO VPCZ1 Recovery Discs]

You can bypass the model checks of these discs by using [[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)|SVRP]].

== Credits ==
[https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Sony-Vaio-VPCZ11X9E-B-Notebook.28704.0.html NotebookCheck], and [https://sony.com Sony]

PCG-QR3

2023-10-21T22:06:11Z

MrKei:

[[File:PCG-QR3 Top View.jpg|thumb|PCG-QR3 Top View]]
== Overview==
The Sony VAIO PCG-QR3 was a mid-range, multimedia-oriented and design-centric laptop computer sold by Sony only in Japan around 2001.

The main peculiarity of the QR3 are the two surprisingly high quality detachable speakers placed at the left and right of the screen.
The QR3, like the QR1, was designed to stand out when compared to any other laptop at the time. The build is entirely plastic, and it's also harder to work on than most laptops of its time, since to access any component that isn't the modem card, you need to remove the whole bottom of the machine.[[File:Side a 09.gif|thumb|PCG-QR3 Front View]]All QR3s were white, with a purple-greyish palmrest and screen bezel. The keys on the very clicky keyboard are shaped to resemble the keys on a typewriter, and the whole laptop generally oozes with "Y2k" industral design touches.

The QR3 was powered by a Mobile Intel Celeron clocked at 750MHz. It shipped with 128MB of RAM and either a 20, 30 or 40GB IDE HDD, all made by Hitachi.

The QR3 is equipped with a CD-RW/DVD-ROM optical drive, a Memory Stick slot with MagicGate compatibility and two PCMCIA Type II slot. I/O includes two USB ports, an i.Link S400 (IEEE 1394/Apple FireWire 400 4-pin) port, two 3.5mm jacks (Audio-IN and Audio-OUT), an Ethernet port, a modem port and VGA-Out.[[File:Side a 01.gif|thumb|PCG-QR3 Side View]]

Interaction with Windows XP Home Edition happens through either the non-multitouch trackpad or although in a much more limited way, via the Jog Dial placed near the hinge on the right side.

Among the bundled software is possible to find classic Sony programs like SonicStage, on top of some So-Net (Sony's Japan-only ISP service) promotional material.

==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor:''' Intel Celeron 750Mz (Mobile)

'''Graphics:''' Intel 815EM

'''Memory:''' PC100, max 256MB, 2 slots

'''Storage:''' 40GB IDE Ultra ATA/100 HDD

'''Display:''' 13.3" XGA (1024x768) TFT LCD

'''OS:''' Windows XP Home Edition

'''Weight:''' around 2.7 kg

==Problems==
[[File:Qr3poweric.jpg|thumb|Repair listing on Yahoo! JAPAN Auctions]]
The QR Series, including the QR3, suffer from a power issue. The power IC chip, named "ADP3421" (can vary), tends to die after being used years after years.

'''Symptoms of this problem are:'''

*no power at all
*power and other LEDs lighting up for a few seconds

The solution for this problem is currently being checked by the VAIO Library team, and should be as simple as replacing that chip with a replacement from AliExpress.

==Daily Usage Today==

Today the QR3, almost like back in the day, is just a novelty item. It lacks any kind of usage, being woefully underpowered for tasks like retro gaming or video editing, the only thing it can do properly being text editing and other office tasks, with its wonderful keyboard.

It is only a collector's item, reason why prices outside Japan can be very steep, if you can find one for sale at all. With enough patience it's still possible to find some good deals in Japan.

==Resources==
[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-QR3/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-QR3 Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-qr3/pcg-qr3_presentation.pdf Sony JP VAIO PCG-QR3 Presentation PDF]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-qr3/pcg-qr3_usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-QR3 User Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-qr3/lineup.pdf Sony JP VAIO Lineup PDF]

=====Disassembly Guide=====
[http://koojiji.fc2web.com/digi_goya/PCG-QR3BP/page1.html Sony VAIO PCG-QR3 Disassembly Guide]

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

==Downloads==
[https://archive.org/details/qr3covery Sony VAIO PCG-QR3 Recovery Discs].

They do not seem to be 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.

==Credits==
[https://sony.com Sony], [https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/l1090664228 Yahoo! JAPAN Auctions listing (Buyee)]

PCG-QR3

2023-10-21T22:05:42Z

MrKei:

[[File:PCG-QR3 Top View.jpg|thumb|PCG-QR3 Top View]]
== Overview==
The Sony VAIO PCG-QR3 was a mid-range, multimedia-oriented and design-centric laptop computer sold by Sony only in Japan around 2001.

The main peculiarity of the QR3 are the two surprisingly high quality detachable speakers placed at the left and right of the screen.
The QR3, like the QR1, was designed to stand out when compared to any other laptop at the time. The build is entirely plastic, and it's also harder to work on than most laptops of its time, since to access any component that isn't the modem card, you need to remove the whole bottom of the machine.[[File:Side a 09.gif|thumb|PCG-QR3 Front View]]All QR3s were white, with a purple-greyish palmrest and screen bezel. The keys on the very clicky keyboard are shaped to resemble the keys on a typewriter, and the whole laptop generally oozes with "Y2k" industral design touches.

The QR3 was powered by a Mobile Intel Celeron clocked at 750MHz. It shipped with 128MB of RAM and either a 20, 30 or 40GB IDE HDD, all made by Hitachi.

The QR3 is equipped with a CD-RW/DVD-ROM optical drive, a Memory Stick slot with MagicGate compatibility and two PCMCIA Type II slot. I/O includes two USB ports, an i.Link S400 (IEEE 1394/Apple FireWire 400 4-pin) port, two 3.5mm jacks (Audio-IN and Audio-OUT), an Ethernet port, a modem port and VGA-Out.[[File:Side a 01.gif|thumb|PCG-QR3 Side View]]

Interaction with Windows XP Home Edition happens through either the non-multitouch trackpad or although in a much more limited way, via the Jog Dial placed near the hinge on the right side.

Among the bundled software is possible to find classic Sony programs like SonicStage, on top of some So-Net (Sony's Japan-only ISP service) promotional material.

==Detailed Specs==
'''Processor:''' Intel Celeron 750Mz (Mobile)

'''Graphics:''' Intel 815EM

'''Memory:''' PC100, max 256MB, 2 slots

'''Storage:''' IDE Ultra ATA/100

'''Display:''' 13.3" XGA (1024x768) TFT LCD

'''OS:''' Windows XP Home Edition

'''Weight:''' around 2.7 kg

==Problems==
[[File:Qr3poweric.jpg|thumb|Repair listing on Yahoo! JAPAN Auctions]]
The QR Series, including the QR3, suffer from a power issue. The power IC chip, named "ADP3421" (can vary), tends to die after being used years after years.

'''Symptoms of this problem are:'''

*no power at all
*power and other LEDs lighting up for a few seconds

The solution for this problem is currently being checked by the VAIO Library team, and should be as simple as replacing that chip with a replacement from AliExpress.

==Daily Usage Today==

Today the QR3, almost like back in the day, is just a novelty item. It lacks any kind of usage, being woefully underpowered for tasks like retro gaming or video editing, the only thing it can do properly being text editing and other office tasks, with its wonderful keyboard.

It is only a collector's item, reason why prices outside Japan can be very steep, if you can find one for sale at all. With enough patience it's still possible to find some good deals in Japan.

==Resources==
[https://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/PCOM/PCG-QR3/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-QR3 Presentation Page]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-qr3/pcg-qr3_presentation.pdf Sony JP VAIO PCG-QR3 Presentation PDF]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-qr3/pcg-qr3_usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-QR3 User Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-qr3/lineup.pdf Sony JP VAIO Lineup PDF]

=====Disassembly Guide=====
[http://koojiji.fc2web.com/digi_goya/PCG-QR3BP/page1.html Sony VAIO PCG-QR3 Disassembly Guide]

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

==Downloads==
[https://archive.org/details/qr3covery Sony VAIO PCG-QR3 Recovery Discs].

They do not seem to be 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.

==Credits==
[https://sony.com Sony], [https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/l1090664228 Yahoo! JAPAN Auctions listing (Buyee)]

PCG-FR (AMD)

2023-10-21T22:04:44Z

MrKei:

[[File:FR 2x.jpg|alt=A PCG-FR in a japanese Ad|thumb|368x368px|PCG-FR JP]]

== Overview ==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FR (AMD) was a series of mid-to-high-end, desktop replacement laptop computers introduced by Sony in 2003, aimed at power and business users, that needed a powerful, yet not extremely expensive device.

They were highly praised for their excellent keyboard, and their superb Sony Ultrabright displays, they were bright, and the colors were vibrant, however the resolution was lacking. Another criticality of this series of laptops was battery life, which, clocking at around 2h, was below average at the time and even worse on the Intel-powered machines.

They featured a mobile AMD Athlon XP CPU, a downgrade over the Desktop Intel Pentium 4 found on the Intel variants. However, in exchange, you recieved a better GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go, which is still pretty basic and not intended for gaming.

They had a super nice blue finish, that looks better in person than in pictures. Build quality was excellent, as is VAIO's tradition.

They can be easily differentiated from the Intel variant by the little opening marked "Memory Stick" on the bottom left of the keyboard. AMD variants do not have that, but Intel variants do.

== Detailed Specs ==
'''<big>Note: these specifications are relative to the PCG-FR105, so they are subject to slight changes</big>'''

'''Processor:''' 1.67GHz Mobile AMD Athlon XP 2000+ (Socket A)

'''Graphics:''' 190MHz NVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go

'''VRAM:''' 64MB DDR

'''Memory:''' DDR PC-2100 SDRAM

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

'''Ports:''' 3x USB; 2x Type II PCcard slots; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (Apple FireWire 400 4-pin/ IEEE1394); 1x VGA-Out; 1x A/V-Out (3.5mm to RCA cable needed), 1x parallel "Centronics" printer port; 2x 3.5mm audio jack (audio-in and audio-out)

'''Additional Devices:''' 1x 3.5", 1.44MB Mitsumi floppy drive; 1x DVD-ROM/CD-RW Quanta Storage optical drive

'''Connectivity:''' 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; 56k Fax/Modem Combo; IEEE1394 net adapter

'''Display:''' 14.1" 1024x768 (XGA), 4:3 TFT panel

'''Weight:''' over 3kg (over 6.6lb)

'''Battery life:''' about 2h

== Daily Usage Today ==
These machines can be used for light modern office tasks, like text editing. Web browsing is doable on a browser like MyPal on XP, or on light Linux. In the right condition and with enough patience, they can even be used to watch YouTube videos on XP-specific modern browsers. Any sort of gaming cannot be done. Typing on these machines is a pleasure, with their excellent keyboard.

==Resources==
[http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/PCG-FR55/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-FR (AMD) Presentation Web Pages] (it's awesome)

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfrv_usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FR Series User Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfr130_specifications.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FR130 Marketing Specifications]

===== Disassembly Guide =====
[http://photolifewsd10.blog.shinobi.jp/pc・ソフトウエア/sony_vaio_pcg-fr33分解手順 Sony VAIO PCG-FR (AMD) Disassembly Guide]

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

==Downloads==
Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers. PCG-FR recovery discs are available for Intel variants.

==Sources==
Pictures: [http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/PCG-FR55/ Picture Nr1]

PCG-X505

2023-10-21T22:01:11Z

MrKei:

[[File:10 PCG-X505 .1391682306.jpg|thumb]]

== Overview ==
The VAIO PCG-X505 was a high-end, thin and light, "ultraportable" laptop computer released by Sony worldwide in 2004 (with a Japan-only release in 2003).

It was highly praised for its cutting-edge thin design, its very low weight (only 860g - 1.85lb, achieved by using carbon fiber for the lid) and for the good performance that it still managed to achieve in spite of the very compact dimensions. It featured an Intel Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) "Dothan" Pentium M clocked at 1.1GHz and Intel 855GME Graphics with 64MB of VRAM.

The original MSRP for its US release was 2999.99USD from the SonyStyle.com website. It shipped with Windows XP Professional.

Original Sony accessories for the laptop included a semi-rigid carrying case, a DVD-RW external unit powered by a special connector that slots inside the i.Link S400 port and a power outlet near said port and a PCMCIA wireless card

== Detailed Specs ==
'''Processor:''' 1.1GHz Intel "Dothan" Pentium M

'''Graphics:''' 64MB Intel 855GME

'''Memory:''' DDR SDRAM (soldered)

'''Storage:''' 1.8" HDD

'''Ports:''' 1x Type II PC card slot; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (Apple FireWire 400 4-pin/ IEEE 1394); 2x USB 2.0

'''Connectivity:''' 802.11 a/b/g wireless (using an included PCMCIA wireless card)

'''Display:''' 10.4" 1024x768 (XGA), 4:3 TFT panel

'''Weight:''' 860g (1.85lb)

'''Battery life:''' 2h, 57min as tested by notebookreview.com at launch

'''MSRP:''' 2999.99USD (US)

== Daily usage today ==
While extremely advanced for its time back in 2004, the X505 is, nowadays, almost completely useless. Its processor is, when compared to other laptops of its time, slower, the graphics are weaker, and the RAM is not upgradeable (even though it is enough for light usage like text editing or even importing videos from the i.Link S400 port). The little, 1.8" HDD will also not help things out (it uses the same compact IDE interface as Apple's iPods, so spares are easy and cheap to find, as well as flash modding solutions). The tiny keyboard and awkward "trackpoint" mouse interface will not add anything positive to the overall user experience

Overall, the PCG-X505 can only be recommended as a collectors item, and a rather expensive one as well

== Resources ==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnK7tfd69ZU Disassembly Guide]

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

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

PCG-QR3

2022-07-26T14:50:29Z

MrKei:

=== Overview ===
The Sony VAIO PCG-QR3 was a midrange, multimedia-oriented and design-centric laptop computer sold by Sony only in Japan around 2001.

The main peculiarity of the QR3 are the two surprisingly high quality detachable speakers placed at the left and right of the screen.
=== Design ===
The QR3, like the QR1, was designed to stand out when compared to any other laptop at the time. The build is entirely plastic and, compared to other all-plastic VAIOs of around that same period, it feels somewhat cheaper. It's also harder to work on than most laptops of its time, since to access any component that isn't the modem card you're required to disassembly the whole bottom of the machine.

All QR3s were white, with a purple-greyish palmrest and screen bezel. The keys on the very clicky keyboard are shaped to resemble the keys on a typewriter, and the whole laptop generally oozes with "Y2k" industral design touches.

=== Specifications ===
The QR3 was powered by a Mobile Intel Celeron clocked at 750MHz. It shipped with 128MB of RAM and either a 20, 30 or 40GB IDE HDD, all made by Hitachi.

The Laptop is equipped with a CD-RW/DVD-ROM optical drive, a Memory Stick slot with MagicGate compatibility and two PCMCIA Type II slot. I/O includes two USB ports, an i.Link S400 (IEEE 1394/Apple FireWire 400 4-pin) port, two 3.5mm jacks (Audio-IN and Audio-OUT), an Ethernet port, a modem port and VGA-Out.

Interaction with Windows XP Home Edition happens through either the non-multitouch trackpad or although in a much more limited way, via the Jog Dial placed near the hinge on the right side.

Among the bundled software is possible to find classic Sony programs like SonicStage, on top of some So-Net (Sony's Japan-only ISP service) promotional material.
=== The QR3 today ===
Today the QR3, almost like back in the day, is just a novelty item. It lacks any kind of usage, being woefully underpowered for tasks like retro gaming or video editing and unusable for text editing (unless you are comfortable with the Japanese keyboard, of course). It is only a collector's item, reason why prices outside Japan can be very steep. With enough patience it's still possible to find some good deals in Japan though auctions.

=== Resoruces ===
[http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/PCG-FR55/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-QR3 Presentation Page]

=== Downloads ===
Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers. PCG-QR3 recovery discs are available

User:MrKei

2022-07-26T13:13:49Z

MrKei:

User:MrKei

2022-07-26T13:13:28Z

MrKei: Created page with "To whoever might be reading this, go read something actually interesting, like what you can find in the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ Main Page] of our website! That said, hello there! I sometimes write semi-coherent stuff, and I'm the "proud" owner of 4 VAIOs: PCG-FR105, PCG-QR3S/BP, VGN-P19V/N and VPCZ1, plus a lot more old Sony products from the early to mid 2000s, each one of more doubtful usefulness than the previous one I hope you will find our wo..."

To whoever might be reading this, go read something actually interesting, like what you can find in the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ Main Page] of our website!

That said, hello there!

I sometimes write semi-coherent stuff, and I'm the "proud" owner of 4 VAIOs: PCG-FR105, PCG-QR3S/BP, VGN-P19V/N and VPCZ1, plus a lot more old Sony products from the early to mid 2000s, each one of more doubtful usefulness than the previous one

I hope you will find our work here helpful

Have a nice one!

MRkei

PS:

We're no strangers to love

You know the rules and so do I

A full commitment's what I'm thinking of

You wouldn't get this from any other guy

I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling

Gotta make you understand

Never gonna give you up

Never gonna let you down

Never gonna run around and desert you

Never gonna make you cry

Never gonna say goodbye

Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

We've known each other for so long

Your heart's been aching, but

You're too shy to say it

Inside, we both know what's been going on

We know the game and we're gonna play it

And if you ask me how I'm feeling

Don't tell me you're too blind to see

Never gonna give you up

Never gonna let you down

Never gonna run around and desert you

Never gonna make you cry

Never gonna say goodbye

Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

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Never gonna run around and desert you

Never gonna make you cry

Never gonna say goodbye

Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

(Ooh, give you up)

(Ooh, give you up)

Never gonna give, never gonna give

(Give you up)

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(Give you up)

We've known each other for so long

Your heart's been aching, but

You're too shy to say it

Inside, we both know what's been going on

We know the game and we're gonna play it

I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling

Gotta make you understand

Never gonna give you up

Never gonna let you down

Never gonna run around and desert you

Never gonna make you cry

Never gonna say goodbye

Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

Never gonna give you up

Never gonna let you down

Never gonna run around and desert you

Never gonna make you cry

Never gonna say goodbye

Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

Never gonna give you up

Never gonna let you down

Never gonna run around and desert you

Never gonna make you cry

Never gonna say goodbye

Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you

Recovery Discs

2022-07-26T12:59:58Z

MrKei:

Below is a list of all the Sony VAIO recovery discs that can be found on the internet.

Some are uploaded by us, some aren't, and so we offer no liability, please use at your own risk, not that there is one anyway.

Recovery discs have multiple names : Recovery Discs, Recovery Disks, Recovery Media, Recovery Media CD, Recovery DVD, Recovery CD.

'''<big>Last list update : 07/05/2022</big>'''

==Compatibility Problems==
Some of these recovery discs only work on the model they are intended for (model example : VPCZ11C7E), and not on the entire series (series example : VPCZ1). In some cases it's even worse, they only work on the unit they were created with.

This creates a problem. Even though those discs would perfectly work on the machine you are trying to install them on, they are locked from installing. '''The VAIO Libary is currently working on a fix for this problem, make recovery discs work on the entire series they are intended for.'''

==List of Available Models==
'''<big>We also have a list of recovery discs uploaded on our servers for faster downloads ! Please see "List of Available Models - VAIO Library Servers" section below.</big>'''

These downloads are all on the '''Internet Archive'''.

We do not make a difference between languages, you can always change the language after the install. When multiple recovery discs are available for one model, we list all of them.

'''System Recovery is also called Disc 1, and Application Recovery is Disc 2.'''

===PCG===
[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-u1-recovery-discs PCG-U1]

[https://archive.org/details/BetaArchive_PC_OS_Recovery_Archive PCG-U3]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-f-630-recovery-cd-1 PCG-F]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-r-505-tf-recovery-cd PCG-R505 (PCG-R505TF)]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-r505el-system-restore PCG-R505 (PCG-R505EL)]

[https://archive.org/details/SonyPCGFX150Recovery PCG-FX]

[https://archive.org/details/pcg-fx401405-recovery PCG-FX]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-fxa-363332-recovery-cd-1 PCG-FX (PCG-FXA)]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-fxa40-series-recovery-driver-cds PCG-FX (PCG-FXA)]

[https://archive.org/details/arcdg-108-d-1 PCG-NVR Application Recovery]

[https://archive.org/details/ucg-108-xeumb-7-d-2 PCG-NVR System Recovery]

[https://archive.org/details/disk-1-of-2 PCG-C1 (PCG-C1VM)]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-pcg-c1xd-fr PCG-C1 (PCG-C1XD)]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-pcg-c1ve-fr PCG-C1 (PCG-C1VE)]

[https://archive.org/details/pcg-c-1-xf-recovery-cds PCG-C1 (PCG-C1XF)]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-pcg-c-1-x-recovery-cds-version-g-13.0 PCG-C1 (PCG-C1X)]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-v505dc2-recovery-dvd-version-g221.0 PCG-V505 (Complete)]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-v505ap-system-recovery-cd-version-g188.0 PCG-V505 (PCG-V505AP) System Recovery]

[https://archive.org/details/sonyapplicationrecoverycdvaiopcg-812versiong9.01998 PCG-812 Application Recovery]

[https://archive.org/details/vaio-pcg-sr31k PCG-SR (Complete)]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-sr31k PCG-SR (Complete)]

[https://archive.org/details/sonysystemrecoverycdvaiopcg-sr7kversiongk42.02000 PCG-SR System Recovery]

[https://archive.org/details/sonyapplicationrecoverycdvaiopcg-sr7kversiongk42.02000 PCG-SR Application Recovery]

[https://archive.org/details/pcg-k315z PCG-K]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-grs100p-system-recovery-cd-version-g142.0 PCG-GRS System Recovery]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-grs100p-application-recovery-cd-version-g142.0 PCG-GRS Application Recovery]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-grx600p-system-recovery-cd-version-g134.0 PCG-GRX System Recovery]

[https://archive.org/details/cd-1_20220123 PCG-Z600]

[https://archive.org/details/vaionote-1 PCG-Z600]

[https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-frv30 PCG-FR (PCG-FRV)]

[https://archive.org/details/pcg-505v-recovery-cd PCG-505 (Complete)]

[https://archive.org/details/sysrec_sony-PCG-505G PCG-505 System Recovery]

[https://archive.org/details/vaio-pcg-777-recovery PCG-777]

[https://archive.org/details/pcg-z505lsk-lek PCG-Z505 (Complete)]

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

[https://archive.org/details/pcg-n505 PCG-N505]

[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]

[https://archive.org/details/qr3covery PCG-QR3 (QR3S/BP) (VAIO Library upload)]

[https://archive.org/details/pcg-srx PCG-SRX (VAIO Library upload)] (faster download available, see below)

=== '''VGN''' ===
[https://archive.org/details/recoverydisc-1_202204 VGN-NS21S]

[https://archive.org/details/VGN-SZ3XP VGN-SZ3XP]

[https://archive.org/details/sz-4-xmn-applications VGN-SZ4XMN]

This list will be completed soon ! Thank you for your patience !

== List of Available Models - VAIO Library Servers ==
These downloads are uploaded on our servers (download.vaiolibrary.com) in order to offer faster download speeds than on the Internet Archive.

All of the downloads listed here are also available on the Internet Archive.

We do not make a difference between languages, you can always change the language after the install. When multiple recovery discs are available for one model, we list all of them.

'''System Recovery is also called Disc 1, and Application Recovery is Disc 2.'''

=== PCG ===
[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/recoverydiscs/pcg-srx/ PCG-SRX] (disc 4 is the Application Recovery, you will be prompted to insert this disc after initial XP boot)

PCG-QR3

2022-07-26T12:56:43Z

MrKei: Page created, add better pics if possible

=== Overview ===
The Sony VAIO PCG-QR3 was a mid-low end, multimedia-oriented and design-centric laptop computer sold by Sony only in Japan around 2001.

The main peculiarity of the QR3 are the two surprisingly high quality detachable speakers placed at the left and right of the screen.
[[File:PCG-QR3 1.jpg|thumb|277x277px|Front view of the QR3 with the speakers attached]]

=== Design ===
The QR3, like the QR1, was designed to stand out when compared to any other laptop at the time. The build is entirely plastic and, compared to other all-plastic VAIOs of around that same period, it feels somewhat cheaper. It's also harder to work on than most laptops of its time, since to access any component that isn't the modem card you're required to disassembly the whole bottom of the machine.

All QR3s were white, with a purple-greyish palmrest and screen bezel. The keys on the very clicky keyboard are shaped to resemble the keys on a typewriter, and the whole laptop generally oozes with "Y2k" industral design touches.

=== Specifications ===
The QR3 was powered by a Mobile Intel Celeron clocked at 750MHz. It shipped with 128MB of RAM and either a 20, 30 or 40GB IDE HDD, all made by Hitachi.

The Laptop is equipped with a CD-RW/DVD-ROM optical drive, a Memory Stick slot with MagicGate compatibility and two PCMCIA Type II slot. I/O includes two USB ports, an i.Link S400 (IEEE 1394/Apple FireWire 400 4-pin) port, two 3.5mm jacks (Audio-IN and Audio-OUT), an Ethernet port, a modem port and VGA-Out.

Interaction with Windows XP Home Edition happens through either the non-multitouch trackpad or although in a much more limited way, via the Jog Dial placed near the hinge on the right side.

Among the bundled software is possible to find classic Sony programs like SonicStage, on top of some So-Net (Sony's Japan-only ISP service) promotional material.
[[File:PCG-QR3 2.jpg|alt=Front view of the QR3 compared to a laptop from around the same time period (Sony VAIO PCG-FR105, 2002)|thumb|Front view of the QR3 compared to a laptop from around the same time period (Sony VAIO PCG-FR105, 2002)]]

=== The QR3 today ===
Today the QR3, almost like back in the day, is just a novelty item. It lacks any kind of usage, being woefully underpowered for tasks like gaming or video editing and absolutely unusable for text editing (unless you are comfortable with the Japanese keyboard, of course). It is only a collector's item, reason why prices outside Japan can be very steep. With enough patience it's still possible to find some good deals in Japan though auctions.

=== Resoruces ===
[http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/PCG-FR55/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-QR3 Presentation Page]

=== Downloads ===
Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers. PCG-QR3 recovery discs are available

File:PCG-QR3 2.jpg

2022-07-26T12:53:12Z

MrKei:

VAIO PCG-QR3 & PCG-FR105

File:PCG-QR3 1.jpg

2022-07-26T12:25:32Z

MrKei:

Sony VAIO PCG-QR3 (2001)

PCG-FR (Intel)

2022-07-02T13:18:09Z

MrKei:

[[File:PCG-FR Intel.jpg|thumb|PCG-FR (Intel)]]
[[File:FR 2x.jpg|alt=A PCG-FR in a japanese Ad|thumb|385x385px|PCG-FR JP]]

== Overview ==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FR (Intel) was a series of high-end, desktop replacement laptop computers introduced by Sony in 2003, aimed at power and business users, that needed a powerful, yet not extremely expensive device.

They were highly praised for their excellent keyboard, and their superb Sony Ultrabright displays, they were bright, and the colors were vibrant, however the resolution was lacking. Another criticality of this series of laptops was battery life, which, clocking at around 1.5h, was below average at the time. It modeslty improved on the less powerful AMD-powered variants, but it was still abysmal (around 2h)

They featured Desktop Intel Pentium 4 CPUs (lower-end models featured Mobile and Desktop Celerons), and they were highly criticized for their poor graphics performance, which even then, wasn't able to run games properly.

They had a super nice blue finish, that looks better in person than in pictures. Build quality was excellent, as is VAIO's tradition.

They can be easily differentiated from the AMD variant by the little silver line on the bottom left of the keyboard. AMD variants do not have that.

== Detailed Specs ==
'''Processor:''' 2.4, 2.66, 2.8GHz Desktop Intel Pentium 4, or 2.2GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4, or 2.4, 2.6GHz Desktop Intel Celeron, or 2.0, 2.2GHz Mobile Intel Celeron

'''Graphics:''' 183MHz ATI Radeon IGP 345M

'''VRAM:''' 64MB DDR (Up to 128MB)

'''Memory:''' DDR PC-2100 SDRAM

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

'''Ports:''' 3x USB 2.0; 2x Type II PCcard slots; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (Apple FireWire 400 4-pin/ IEEE1394); 1x VGA-Out; 1x A/V-Out (3.5mm to RCA cable needed), 1x parallel "Centronics" printer port; 2x 3.5mm audio jack (audio-in and audio-out)

'''Additional Devices:''' 1x 3.5", 1.44MB floppy drive; 1x DVD-R/CD-RW optical drive; 1x Memory Stick slot (works with MS, MS Pro and MagicGate MS)

'''Connectivity:''' 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; 56k Fax/Modem Combo; IEEE1394 net adapter

'''Display:''' 15" 1024x768 (XGA), Ultrabright (Onyx Black), 4:3 TFT panel

'''Weight:''' 3.6kg (over 7.94 lb)

'''Battery life:''' 1.5h

== Daily Usage Today ==
These machines can be used for light modern office tasks, like text editing. Web browsing is doable on a browser like MyPal on XP, or on light Linux. Any sort of gaming cannot be done. Typing on these machines is a pleasure, with their excellent keyboard.

== Resources ==
[http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/PCG-FR77E/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-FR (Intel) Presentation Web Pages] (it's awesome)

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfrv_usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FR Series User Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfr_intelservicemanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FR (Intel) Service Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfrv28_specifications.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FRV28 Marketing Specifications]

==Downloads==
PCG-FR (Intel) recovery discs are available [https://archive.org/details/sony-vaio-pcg-frv30 here]. These discs have not yet been cracked to work on other models of the PCG-FR Series, so they only work on the PCG-FRV30, for now.

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

== Sources ==
Pictures: [http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/PCG-FR55/ Picture Nr1]

PCG-FR (AMD)

2022-07-02T13:17:21Z

MrKei:

[[File:FR 2x.jpg|alt=A PCG-FR in a japanese Ad|thumb|368x368px|PCG-FR JP]]

== Overview ==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FR (AMD) was a series of mid-to-high-end, desktop replacement laptop computers introduced by Sony in 2003, aimed at power and business users, that needed a powerful, yet not extremely expensive device.

They were highly praised for their excellent keyboard, and their superb Sony Ultrabright displays, they were bright, and the colors were vibrant, however the resolution was lacking. Another criticality of this series of laptops was battery life, which, clocking at around 2h, was below average at the time and even worse on the Intel-powered machines

They featured a mobile AMD Athlon XP CPU, a downgrade over the Desktop Intel Pentium 4 found on the Intel variants. However, in exchange, you recieved a better GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go, which is still pretty basic and not intended for gaming.

They had a super nice blue finish, that looks better in person than in pictures. Build quality was excellent, as is VAIO's tradition.

They can be easily differentiated from the Intel variant by the little silver line on the bottom left of the keyboard. AMD variants do not have that, but Intel variants do.

== Detailed Specs ==
'''<big>Note: these specifications are relative to the PCG-FR105, so CPUs are subject to slight changes</big>'''

'''Processor:''' 1.67GHz Mobile AMD Athlon XP 2000+ (Socket A)

'''Graphics:''' 190MHz NVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go

'''VRAM:''' 64MB DDR

'''Memory:''' DDR PC-2100 SDRAM

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

'''Ports:''' 3x USB; 2x Type II PCcard slots; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (Apple FireWire 400 4-pin/ IEEE1394); 1x VGA-Out; 1x A/V-Out (3.5mm to RCA cable needed), 1x parallel "Centronics" printer port; 2x 3.5mm audio jack (audio-in and audio-out)

'''Additional Devices:''' 1x 3.5", 1.44MB Mitsumi floppy drive; 1x DVD-ROM/CD-RW Quanta Storage optical drive

'''Connectivity:''' 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; 56k Fax/Modem Combo; IEEE1394 net adapter

'''Display:''' 14.1" 1024x768 (XGA), 4:3 TFT panel

'''Weight:''' over 3kg (over 6.6lb)

'''Battery life:''' about 2h

== Daily Usage Today ==
These machines can be used for light modern office tasks, like text editing. Web browsing is doable on a browser like MyPal on XP, or on light Linux. Any sort of gaming cannot be done. Typing on these machines is a pleasure, with their excellent keyboard.

==Resources==
[http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/PCG-FR55/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-FR (AMD) Presentation Web Pages] (it's awesome)

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfrv_usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FR Series User Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfr130_specifications.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FR130 Marketing Specifications]

==Downloads==
Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers. PCG-FR recovery discs are available for Intel variants.

==Sources==
Pictures: [http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/PCG-FR55/ Picture Nr1]

PCG-FR (AMD)

2022-07-02T13:15:41Z

MrKei:

[[File:FR 2x.jpg|alt=A PCG-FR in a japanese Ad|thumb|368x368px|PCG-FR JP]]

== Overview ==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FR (AMD) was a series of mid-to-high-end, desktop replacement laptop computers introduced by Sony in 2003, aimed at power and business users, that needed a powerful, yet not extremely expensive device.

They were highly praised for their excellent keyboard, and their superb Sony Ultrabright displays, they were bright, and the colors were vibrant, however the resolution was lacking. Another criticality of this series of laptops was battery life, which, clocking at around 2h, was below average at the time.

They featured a mobile AMD Athlon XP CPU, a downgrade over the Desktop Intel Pentium 4 found on the Intel variants. However, in exchange, you recieved a better GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go, which is still pretty basic and not intended for gaming.

They had a super nice blue finish, that looks better in person than in pictures. Build quality was excellent, as is VAIO's tradition.

They can be easily differentiated from the Intel variant by the little silver line on the bottom left of the keyboard. AMD variants do not have that, but Intel variants do.

== Detailed Specs ==
'''<big>Note: these specifications are relative to the PCG-FR105, so CPUs are subject to slight changes</big>'''

'''Processor:''' 1.67GHz Mobile AMD Athlon XP 2000+ (Socket A)

'''Graphics:''' 190MHz NVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go

'''VRAM:''' 64MB DDR

'''Memory:''' DDR PC-2100 SDRAM

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

'''Ports:''' 3x USB; 2x Type II PCcard slots; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (Apple FireWire 400 4-pin/ IEEE1394); 1x VGA-Out; 1x A/V-Out (3.5mm to RCA cable needed), 1x parallel "Centronics" printer port; 2x 3.5mm audio jack (audio-in and audio-out)

'''Additional Devices:''' 1x 3.5", 1.44MB Mitsumi floppy drive; 1x DVD-ROM/CD-RW Quanta Storage optical drive

'''Connectivity:''' 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; 56k Fax/Modem Combo; IEEE1394 net adapter

'''Display:''' 14.1" 1024x768 (XGA), 4:3 TFT panel

'''Weight:''' over 3kg (over 6.6lb)

'''Battery life:''' about 2h

== Daily Usage Today ==
These machines can be used for light modern office tasks, like text editing. Web browsing is doable on a browser like MyPal on XP, or on light Linux. Any sort of gaming cannot be done. Typing on these machines is a pleasure, with their excellent keyboard.

==Resources==
[http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/PCG-FR55/ Sony JP VAIO PCG-FR (AMD) Presentation Web Pages] (it's awesome)

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfrv_usermanual.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FR Series User Manual]

[https://download.vaiolibrary.com/manuals/pcg-fr/pcgfr130_specifications.pdf Sony VAIO PCG-FR130 Marketing Specifications]

==Downloads==
Follow our [[Drivers Downloading Guides|guides]] to download and install drivers. PCG-FR recovery discs are available for Intel variants.

==Sources==
Pictures: [http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/Products/PCG-FR55/ Picture Nr1]

VGN-P

2022-05-10T20:32:15Z

MrKei: P

The Sony VAIO VGN-P was a seriers of ultraportable subnotebook laptops released by Sony in early 2009.

They were marketed as "lifestyle PCs", with big focus put on connectivity, thanks to the intergation on some models of GPS and wireless broadband 3G connectivity. All P-series came pre-installed with an XBM-like Linux desktop environment that allowed the user to power on the laptop and go online and access multimedia files in less than 30 seconds"

Performace was underwhelming even back in the day. This makes the P-series today not much more than a fun novelty and a collectors' item

Prices for the tiny laptops were pretty steep, with base models hovering around 800USD and fully-loaded ones going for almost 1900USD MSRP. This has made them pretty rare and so very sought-after. Prices for used examples are usually around 200-250€, but it's possible to find some good deals with enough patience

PCG-FR (Intel)

2022-02-20T16:44:48Z

MrKei:

The Sony VAIO PCG-FR was a series of high-end, desktop replacement laptop computers aimed at power users from the early 2000s.

== Detailed Specs ==

==== Note: these specifications are relative to the PCG-FR415S ====
Processor: 2.8GHz Intel Pentium 4 with Intel SpeedStep technology

Graphics: 183MHz ATI Radeon IGP 345M

VRAM: 64MB DDR (Up to 128MB)

Memory: 512MB DDR PC-2100 SDRAM

Storage: 60GB, 2.5" IDE HDD

Ports: 3x USB 2.0; 2x Type II PCcard slots; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (Apple FireWire 400 4-pin/ IEEE1394); 1x VGA-Out; 1x A/V-Out (3.5mm to RCA cable needed), 1x parallel "Centronics" printer port; 2x 3.5mm audio jack (audio-in and audio-out)

Additional Devices: 1x 3.5", 1.44MB floppy drive; 1x DVD-R/CD-RW optical drive; 1x Memory Stick slot (works with MS, MS Pro and MagicGate MS)

Connectivity: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; 56k Fax/Modem Combo; IEEE1394 net adapter

Display: 15" 1024x768 (XGA), Onyx Black, 4:3 TFT panel

Weight: 3.6kg (over 7.94 lb)

Battery life: 1.5h

PCG-FR (AMD)

2022-02-20T16:36:55Z

MrKei:

The Sony VAIO PCG-FR was a series of high-end, desktop replacement laptop computers aimed at power users from the early 2000s.

== Detailed Specs ==

==== Note: these specifications are relative to the PCG-FR105 (PCG-9H2M) ====
Processor: 1.67GHz Mobile AMD Athlon XP 2000+ (Socket A)

Graphics: 190MHz nVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go

VRAM: 64MB DDR

Memory: 256MB DDR PC-2100 SDRAM

Storage: 40GB, 2.5" Hitachi IDE HDD

Ports: 3x USB; 2x Type II PCcard slots; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (Apple FireWire 400 4-pin/ IEEE1394); 1x VGA-Out; 1x A/V-Out (3.5mm to RCA cable needed), 1x parallel "Centronics" printer port; 2x 3.5mm audio jack (audio-in and audio-out)

Additional Devices: 1x 3.5", 1.44MB Mitsumi floppy drive; 1x DVD-ROM/CD-RW Quanta Storage optical drive

Connectivity: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; 56k Fax/Modem Combo; IEEE1394 net adapter

Display: 14.1" 1024x768 (XGA), 4:3 TFT panel

Weight: over 3kg (over 6.6lb)

Battery life: about 2h

PCG-FR (Intel)

2022-02-20T16:35:31Z

MrKei: Created page with "The Sony VAIO PCG-FR was a series of high-end, desktop replacement laptop computers aimed at power users from the early 2000s. == Detailed Specs == ==== Note: these specifications are relative to the PCG-FR415S ==== Processor: 2.8GHz Intel Pentium 4 with Intel SpeedStep technology Graphics: 183MHz ATI Radeon IGP 345M VRAM: 64MB DDR (Up to 128MB) Memory: 512MB DDR PC-2100 SDRAM Storage: 60GB, 2.5" IDE HDD Ports: 3x USB 2.0; 2x Type II PCcard slots; 1x Sony i.Link S..."

The Sony VAIO PCG-FR was a series of high-end, desktop replacement laptop computers aimed at power users from the early 2000s.

== Detailed Specs ==

==== Note: these specifications are relative to the PCG-FR415S ====
Processor: 2.8GHz Intel Pentium 4 with Intel SpeedStep technology

Graphics: 183MHz ATI Radeon IGP 345M

VRAM: 64MB DDR (Up to 128MB)

Memory: 512MB DDR PC-2100 SDRAM

Storage: 60GB, 2.5" IDE HDD

Ports: 3x USB 2.0; 2x Type II PCcard slots; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (Apple FireWire 400 4-pin/ IEEE1394); 1x VGA-Out; 1x A/V-Out (3.5mm to RCA cable needed), 1x parallel "Centronics" printer port; 2x 3.5mm audio jack (audio-in and audio-out)

Additional Devices: 1x 3.5", 1.44MB floppy drive; 1x DVD-R/CD-RW optical drive

Connectivity: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; 56k Fax/Modem Combo; IEEE1394 net adapter

Display: 15" 1024x768 (XGA), Onyx Black, 4:3 TFT panel

Weight: 3.6kg (over 7.94 lb)

Battery life: 1.5h

PCG-FR (AMD)

2022-02-20T15:30:12Z

MrKei: Created page with "The Sony VAIO PCG-FR was a series of high-end, desktop replacement laptop computers aimed at power users from the early 2000s. == Detailed Specs == ==== Note: these specifications are relative to the PCG-FR105 (PCG-9H2M) ==== Processor: 1.67GHz Mobile AMD Athlon XP 2000+ (Socket A) Graphics: 190MHz nVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go VRAM: 64MB DDR Memory: 256MB DDR PC-2100 SDRAM Storage: 40GB, 2.5" Hitachi HDD Ports: 3x USB; 2x Type II PCcard slots; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (App..."

The Sony VAIO PCG-FR was a series of high-end, desktop replacement laptop computers aimed at power users from the early 2000s.

== Detailed Specs ==

==== Note: these specifications are relative to the PCG-FR105 (PCG-9H2M) ====
Processor: 1.67GHz Mobile AMD Athlon XP 2000+ (Socket A)

Graphics: 190MHz nVIDIA GeForce 4 420 Go

VRAM: 64MB DDR

Memory: 256MB DDR PC-2100 SDRAM

Storage: 40GB, 2.5" Hitachi HDD

Ports: 3x USB; 2x Type II PCcard slots; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (Apple FireWire 400 4-pin/ IEEE1394); 1x VGA-Out; 1x A/V-Out (3.5mm to RCA cable needed), 1x parallel "Centronics" printer port; 2x 3.5mm audio jack (audio-in and audio-out)

Additional Devices: 1x 3.5", 1.44MB Mitsumi floppy drive; 1x DVD-ROM/CD-RW Quanta Storage optical drive

Connectivity: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; 56k Fax/Modem Combo; IEEE1394 net adapter

Display: 14.1" 1024x768 (XGA), 4:3 TFT panel

Weight: over 3kg (over 6.6lb)

Battery life: about 2h

PCG-X505

2022-02-20T14:43:42Z

MrKei: /* Detailed Specs */

Welcome to the VAIO Library

2022-01-24T15:38:26Z

MrKei:

[[File:Vaio Logo.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 do 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 heavy development.

For the moment, this site is only for laptops ! After we have completely finished documenting everything about laptops, we will start doing all-in-ones (AIO) and desktops.

For more resources about Sony VAIOs and more, see the [[Useful Resources and Links]] page.

==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)</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2012'''</big>
|<big>T (SVT)</big>
|<big>S (SVS)</big>
|<big>Z (SVZ)</big>
|<big>E (SVE)</big>
|<big>Duo (SVD)</big>
|<big>Tap</big>
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2011'''</big>
|<big>Z2 (VPCZ2)</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2010'''</big>
|<big>F (VPCF)</big>
|<big>Z1 (VPCZ1)</big>
|<big>[[VPCE (Series)|E (VPCE)]]</big>
|<big>Y (VPCY)</big>
|<big>S (VPCS)</big>
|<big>B (VPCB)</big>
|<big>C (VPCC)</big>
|<big>M (VPCM)</big>
|<big>P (VPCP)</big>
|-
|<big>'''2009'''</big>
|<big>VGN-NW</big>
|<big>VGN-P</big>
|<big>W (VPCW)</big>
|<big>X (VPCX)</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2008'''</big>
|<big>VGN-FW</big>
|<big>VGN-TT</big>
|<big>VGN-M</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>'''2007'''</big>
|<big>VGN-FZ</big>
|<big>VGN-NR</big>
|<big>VGN-CR</big>
|<big>VGN-TZ</big>
|<big>VGN-N</big>
|<big>VGN-C</big>
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2006'''</big>
|[[VGN-SZ|<big>VGN-SZ</big>]]
|<big>VGN-C</big>
|<big>VGN-FE</big>
|<big>VGN-AR</big>
|<big>VGN-TX</big>
|<big>VGN-FT</big>
|<big>VGN-G</big>
|<big>VGN-UX</big>
|
|-
|<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>'''2004'''</big>
|[[PCG-X505|<big>PCG-X505</big>]]
|<big>VGN-A</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>'''2003'''</big>
|<big>PCG-V505</big>
|<big>PCG-Z</big>
|[[PCG-FR|<big>PCG-FR</big>]]
|<big>PCG-TR</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2002'''</big>
|<big>PCG-U</big>
|<big>PCG-GR</big>
|<big>PCG-NV</big>
|<big>PCG-VX</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2001'''</big>
|<big>PCG-R505</big>
|<big>PCG-R</big>
|<big>PCG-FX</big>
|<big>PCG-SRX</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2000'''</big>
|<big>PCG-XG</big>
|<big>PCG-GT</big>
|<big>PCG-QR</big>
|<big>PCG-F</big>
|<big>PCG-SR</big>
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''1999'''</big>
|<big>PCG-F</big>
|<big>PCG-N505</big>
|<big>PCG-Z505</big>
|<big>PCG-XR</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''1998'''</big>
|<big>PCG-505</big>
|<big>PCG-7/8**</big>
|<big>PCG-C</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|
|}
[[File:Vaio Logo.png|thumb|99x99px|left]]

Welcome to the VAIO Library

2022-01-24T15:34:16Z

MrKei: Removed the X505 from 2003

[[File:Vaio Logo.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 do 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 heavy development.

For the moment, this site is only for laptops ! After we have completely finished documenting everything about laptops, we will start doing all-in-ones (AIO) and desktops.

For more resources about Sony VAIOs and more, see the [[Useful Resources and Links]] page.

==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)</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2012'''</big>
|<big>T (SVT)</big>
|<big>S (SVS)</big>
|<big>Z (SVZ)</big>
|<big>E (SVE)</big>
|<big>Duo (SVD)</big>
|<big>Tap</big>
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2011'''</big>
|<big>Z2 (VPCZ2)</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2010'''</big>
|<big>F (VPCF)</big>
|<big>Z1 (VPCZ1)</big>
|<big>[[VPCE (Series)|E (VPCE)]]</big>
|<big>Y (VPCY)</big>
|<big>S (VPCS)</big>
|<big>B (VPCB)</big>
|<big>C (VPCC)</big>
|<big>M (VPCM)</big>
|<big>P (VPCP)</big>
|-
|<big>'''2009'''</big>
|<big>VGN-NW</big>
|<big>VGN-P</big>
|<big>W (VPCW)</big>
|<big>X (VPCX)</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2008'''</big>
|<big>VGN-FW</big>
|<big>VGN-TT</big>
|<big>VGN-M</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>'''2007'''</big>
|<big>VGN-FZ</big>
|<big>VGN-NR</big>
|<big>VGN-CR</big>
|<big>VGN-TZ</big>
|<big>VGN-N</big>
|<big>VGN-C</big>
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2006'''</big>
|[[VGN-SZ|<big>VGN-SZ</big>]]
|<big>VGN-C</big>
|<big>VGN-FE</big>
|<big>VGN-AR</big>
|<big>VGN-TX</big>
|<big>VGN-FT</big>
|<big>VGN-G</big>
|<big>VGN-UX</big>
|
|-
|<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>'''2004'''</big>
|[[PCG-X505|<big>PCG-X505</big>]]
|<big>VGN-A</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>'''2003'''</big>
|<big>PCG-V505</big>
|
|[[PCG-FR|<big>PCG-FR</big>]]
|<big>PCG-TR</big>
|<big>PCG-Z</big>
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2002'''</big>
|<big>PCG-U</big>
|<big>PCG-GR</big>
|<big>PCG-NV</big>
|<big>PCG-VX</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2001'''</big>
|<big>PCG-R505</big>
|<big>PCG-R</big>
|<big>PCG-FX</big>
|<big>PCG-SRX</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2000'''</big>
|<big>PCG-XG</big>
|<big>PCG-GT</big>
|<big>PCG-QR</big>
|<big>PCG-F</big>
|<big>PCG-SR</big>
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''1999'''</big>
|<big>PCG-F</big>
|<big>PCG-N505</big>
|<big>PCG-Z505</big>
|<big>PCG-XR</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''1998'''</big>
|<big>PCG-505</big>
|<big>PCG-7/8**</big>
|<big>PCG-C</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|
|}
[[File:Vaio Logo.png|thumb|99x99px|left]]

PCG-X505

2022-01-24T15:20:56Z

MrKei:

PCG-X505

2022-01-24T15:18:10Z

MrKei:

PCG-X505

2022-01-19T14:36:12Z

MrKei:

PCG-X505

2022-01-19T14:20:14Z

MrKei:

PCG-X505

2022-01-19T14:19:46Z

MrKei: Added image and some minor modifications

File:10 PCG-X505 .1391682306.jpg

2022-01-19T14:17:13Z

MrKei: X505 picture from theverge.com

== Summary ==
X505 picture from theverge.com

PCG-X505

2022-01-19T12:40:13Z

MrKei: First draft

== Overview ==
The VAIO PCG-X505 was a high-end, thin and light, "ultraportable" laptop computer released by Sony worldwide in 2004 (with a Japan-only release in 2003).

Highly praised for its cutting-edge thin design, for its very low weight (only 860g - 1.85lb) and for the good performance that it still managed to achieve in spite of the very compact dimensions, it featured an Intel "Ultra Low Voltage" (ULV for short), "Dothan" Pentium M clocked at 1.1GHz and Intel 855GME Graphics with 64MB of VRAM.

The original MSRP for its US release was 2999.99USD from the SonyStyle.com website. It shipped with Windows XP Professional.

== Specifications: ==
Processor: 1.1GHz Intel "Dothan" Pentium M

Graphics: 64MB Intel 855GME

Memory: 512MB DDR SDRAM

Storage: 20GB 1.8" HDD

Ports: 1x Type II PCcard slot, 1x i.Link (FireWire 400 4-pin), 2x USB 2.0

Connectivity: 802.11 a/b/g wireless (using an included PCMCIA wireless card)

Display: 10.4" 1024x768, 4:3 TFT panel

Weight: 860g (1.85lb)

Input methods: keyboard (no numpad) and pointing stick

Battery life: 2h, 57min as tested by notebookreview.com at launch

Welcome to the VAIO Library

2022-01-17T21:41:14Z

MrKei: Corrected some words

[[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 do 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 heavy development.

For the moment, this site is only for laptops ! After we have completely finished documenting everything about laptops, we will start doing all-in-ones (AIO) and desktops.

==Sony VAIO Series List (2006-2013 complete, rest is incomplete)==
For series with devices that were released in different years, the serie will be listed in the year of the serie first appearance.
{| class="wikitable"
|<big>'''2013'''</big>
|[[Pro (SVP) Series|<big>Pro (SVP)</big>]]
|<big>Fit (SVF)</big>
|<big>Tap (SVT)</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2012'''</big>
|<big>T (SVT)</big>
|<big>S (SVS)</big>
|<big>Z (SVZ)</big>
|<big>E (SVE)</big>
|<big>Duo (SVD)</big>
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2011'''</big>
|<big>Z2 (VPCZ2)</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2010'''</big>
|<big>F (VPCF)</big>
|<big>Z1 (VPCZ1)</big>
|<big>E (VPCE)</big>
|<big>Y (VPCY)</big>
|<big>S (VPCS)</big>
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2009'''</big>
|<big>VGN-NW</big>
|<big>VGN-P</big>
|<big>W (VPCW)</big>
|<big>C (VPCC)</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2008'''</big>
|<big>VGN-FW</big>
|<big>VGN-TT</big>
|<big>VGN-M</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>'''2007'''</big>
|<big>VGN-FZ</big>
|<big>VGN-NR</big>
|<big>VGN-CR</big>
|<big>VGN-TZ</big>
|<big>VGN-N</big>
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2006'''</big>
|<big>VGN-SZ</big>
|<big>VGN-C</big>
|<big>VGN-FE</big>
|<big>VGN-AR</big>
|<big>VGN-TX</big>
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2005'''</big>
|<big>VGN-BX</big>
|<big>VGN-FS</big>
|<big>VGN-A</big>
|<big>PCG-K</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2004'''</big>
|<big>PCG-X505</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2003'''</big>
|<big>PCG-V505</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2002'''</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2001'''</big>
|<big>PCG-GT</big>
|<big>PCG-R</big>
|<big>PCG-SR</big>
|<big>PCG-R505</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2000'''</big>
|<big>PCG-XG</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''1999'''</big>
|<big>PCG-F</big>
|<big>PCG-N505</big>
|<big>PCG-Z505</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''1998'''</big>
|<big>PCG-505</big>
|<big>PCG-7**</big>
|<big>PCG-C</big>
|
|
|
|
|
|
|}

Welcome to the VAIO Library

2022-01-03T22:00:25Z

MrKei: /* For series with devices released in different years, the series will be listed on the release date of the first device ! */

The VAIO Library is the best place to be for any VAIO related things ! Our goal is to do a wiki with all the Sony VAIO models documented, with drivers and recovery media discs avaliable 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 heavy development.

For the moment, this site is only for laptops ! After we have completly finished documenting everything about laptops, we will start doing all-in-ones (AIO) and desktops.

==Sony VAIO Series List (incomplete)==
====For series with devices released in different years, the series will be listed on the release date of the first device !====

{| class="wikitable"
|<big>'''2013'''</big>
|[[Pro (SVP) Series|<big>Pro (SVP)</big>]]
|<big>Fit (SVF)</big>
|<big>Duo (SVD)</big>
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2012'''</big>
|<big>T (SVT)</big>
|<big>S (SVS)</big>
|<big>Z (SVZ)</big>
|<big>E (SVE)</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2011'''</big>
|<big>S (VPCS)</big>
|<big>Z2 (VPCZ2)</big>
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2010'''</big>
|<big>F (VPCF)</big>
|<big>Z1 (VPCZ1)</big>
|<big>E (VPCE)</big>
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2009'''</big>
|<big>VGN-C</big>
|<big>VGN-AW</big>
|<big>VGN-P</big>
|<big>VGN-Z</big>
|<big>VGN-W</big>
|-
|<big>'''2008'''</big>
|<big>VGN-FW</big>
|<big>VGN-TT</big>
|<big>VGN-M</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2007'''</big>
|<big>VGN-FZ</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2006'''</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2005'''</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2004'''</big>
|<big>X505 (PCG-X505)</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2003'''</big>
|<big>V505 (PCG-V505)</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2002'''</big>
|
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2001'''</big>
|<big>GT (PCG-GT)</big>
|<big>R (PCG-R)</big>
|<big>SR (PCG-SR)</big>
|<big>R505 (PCG-R505)</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2000'''</big>
|<big>XG (PCG-XG)</big>
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''1999'''</big>
|<big>F (PCG-F)</big>
|<big>N505 (PCG-N505)</big>
|<big>Z505 (PCG-Z505)</big>
|
|
|-
|<big>'''1998'''</big>
|<big>505 (PCG-505)</big>
|<big>700 (PCG-7**)</big>
|<big>C (PCG-C)</big>
|
|
|}

Welcome to the VAIO Library

2022-01-03T21:37:37Z

MrKei: /* For series with devices released in different years, the series will be listed on the release date of the first device ! */

The VAIO Library is the best place to be for any VAIO related things ! Our goal is to do a wiki with all the Sony VAIO models documented, with drivers and recovery media discs avaliable 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 heavy development.

For the moment, this site is only for laptops ! After we have completly finished documenting everything about laptops, we will start doing all-in-ones (AIO) and desktops.

==Sony VAIO Series List (incomplete)==
====For series with devices released in different years, the series will be listed on the release date of the first device !====

{| class="wikitable"
|<big>'''2013'''</big>
|[[Pro (SVP) Series|<big>Pro (SVP)</big>]]
|<big>Fit (SVF)</big>
|<big>Duo (SVD)</big>
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2012'''</big>
|<big>T (SVT)</big>
|<big>S (SVS)</big>
|<big>Z (SVZ)</big>
|<big>E (SVE)</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2011'''</big>
|<big>S (VPCS)</big>
|<big>Z2 (VPCZ2)</big>
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2010'''</big>
|<big>F (VPCF)</big>
|<big>Z1 (VPCZ1)</big>
|<big>E (VPCE)</big>
|
|
|-
|<big>'''2009'''</big>
|<big>VGN-C</big>
|<big>VGN-AW</big>
|<big>VGN-P</big>
|<big>VGN-Z</big>
|<big>VGN-W</big>
|-
|<big>'''2008'''</big>
|<big>VGN-FW</big>
|<big>VGN-TT</big>
|<big>VGN-M</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2007'''</big>
|<big>VGN-FZ</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2006'''</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2005'''</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2004'''</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2003'''</big>
|<big>V505 (PCG-V505)</big>
|<big>X505 (PCG-X505)</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2002'''</big>
|
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|<big>VGN-</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2001'''</big>
|<big>GT (PCG-GT)</big>
|<big>R (PCG-R)</big>
|<big>SR (PCG-SR)</big>
|<big>R505 (PCG-R505)</big>
|
|-
|<big>'''2000'''</big>
|<big>XG (PCG-XG)</big>
|
|
|
|
|-
|<big>'''1999'''</big>
|<big>F (PCG-F)</big>
|<big>N505 (PCG-N505)</big>
|<big>Z505 (PCG-Z505)</big>
|
|
|-
|<big>'''1998'''</big>
|<big>505 (PCG-505)</big>
|<big>700 (PCG-7**)</big>
|<big>C (PCG-C)</big>
|
|
|}